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Join hosts Carl Wonders and Thad Hait as they discuss movies in and around the James Bond franchise, as well as anything else that pops into their heads.... more
FAQs about Licence to Spiel:How many episodes does Licence to Spiel have?The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.
March 09, 2023I’ve Seen PRIMER…This Movie Is Not ComplicatedYour mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find all Dutch angles, split diopter shots, and humorous computer/tech choices made in this film. Should you fail, the Secretary will disavow all knowledge of your existence. Your download will self-destruct in five seconds. Don’t forget to like and subscribe....more1h 7minPlay
March 02, 2023The Unnecessarily Extended VersionOn this normal-length episode, we discuss the Extended Edition of Spy (2015), a film that despite some unfortunate choices at times, we both enjoyed quite a bit. However, when the Extended Edition mainly involves literal dick jokes and five punchlines for the same scene, maybe just go with the theatrical version....more1h 10minPlay
February 10, 2023SHERBET FA full seven years after the previous entry, the Johnny English franchise concludes (for now) with Johnny English Strikes Again (2018). We discuss whether the series has run its course (it has), bad mobile phone and submarine missile security, and spitball a British version of R.E.D....more1h 2minPlay
February 02, 2023Jimmy McNulty and Mr. RhubarbThis week it’s Johnny English Reborn (2011), a fun if not entirely necessary continuation of the Johnny English franchise. Even though Dominic West has a name, and so does his character in this film (it’s Simon Ambrose), we refer to him as McNulty throughout....more48minPlay
January 28, 2023Sometimes You Just Wanna Feel GoudaIn this episode, we talk about 2003’s Johnny English, the first entry in the occasional film series that has a release schedule comparable to some BBC shows. We also discuss the merits of Mr. Bean and the line of succession to the British throne, and we pour one out for LightScribe....more50minPlay
January 17, 2023Entertainment that Costs Less than Your HouseLicence to Spiel returns, ostensibly to talk about the 1954 TV adaptation of “Casino Royale.” While we do talk about this interesting time capsule of entertainment, we also fall down several rabbit holes, including a long discussion of the 90s cartoon “James Bond, Jr.”Watch Casino Royale (1954)Normally, we would assume anyone listening to these shows will have seen the movie/show already. However, that’s probably not the case this time. Fear not! You can see the same version we did here courtesy of YouTube:...more57minPlay
December 15, 2022Hey, It’s Better Than Spy HardIn this episode we discuss Austin Powers in Goldmember from 2002, a film that helps reinforce the Law of Diminishing Returns. is it good? No it’s not at all. But it’s not the worst film we’ve watched so far…...more49minPlay
November 15, 2022Way To Go There, NorwayThis episode, we talk about Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), a film that is absolutely hilarious if you are a thirteen-year-old boy. Sadly, Thad and (especially) Carl are much older…...more51minPlay
November 07, 2022Chekhov’s Penis PumpGroovy baby! Join us (briefly) in 1960s En-ga-land as we talk about Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). It’s a film that has certainly dated since it came out but is one we still enjoyed....more49minPlay
October 29, 2022The Matlock Cinematic UniverseIn this episode, we watched 1996’s Spy Hard, so you don’t have to. While occasionally funny, this movie mostly made us question its casting choices, acting choices, and random non sequitur movie references. We also make a comment that you would only ever hear on this podcast....more55minPlay
FAQs about Licence to Spiel:How many episodes does Licence to Spiel have?The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.