The James Bond Complex

Hello, dear listeners! In this very special episode of Bond Debriefing, we welcome a new friend of the show, Phil Poggiali from the MI6 Confidential magazine. After getting to know Phil's history with the 007 franchise, we tackle the latest news: Cary Funukaga directing Bond 25, the film's new release date, and the Bond vehicles expansion pack for XBox's Forza 4 video game. Will get all get back into gaming suddenly??? (spoilers: no).

Hello dear listeners! Mathieu, Edgar, and special guest Jason Kim (whom you heard on the Secret Origins episode) are back at it this week with the cinematic Bond and a discussion of 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me. This is indeed a big one, and keeping the Canadian end up was no easy task, but somehow we managed to get through a plethora of topics, from Roger Moore’s sheer class, Barbara Bach’s multiple assets, the stunning cinematography, and the tricked out Lotus Esprit, among many others. Come to think of it, the timing of this release is rather appropriate. The sun is setting a bit earlier and there’s freshness in the air. It’s time to put Major Amasova’s wisdom into practice: strong mental attitude, plenty of food, and of course shared bodily warmth…and you’re all invited.

Hello, dear listeners! This week Mathieu and Edgar get in touch with their feminine side with a little bit of help from Ian Fleming. Just like the kids at school, it's back to the books with The Spy Who Loved Me, a story told exclusively from the 1st person perspective of a young twenty-something woman. Can there be a Bond novel in which a character other than 007 is the most interesting? How much of La Belle Province did Fleming know about? How cold and methodical are Germans at sex? Get cozy and join us; we left the vacancy light on.

Hello dear listeners. We’re back at Shrublands for the 3rd week in a row, although we promise it’s the last time! Mathieu and Edgar go non-canonical for the first time since the podcast began with a discussion about 1983’s Never Say Never Again. Sean Connery returns as James Bond, looking quite dapper and actually happy to be on set. Speaking of happy, SPECTRE has never looked chirpier when doing its dastardly business, with Blofeld and especially Maximilan Largo leading the charge of smiles and wit. And of course there’s Fatima Blush, who made us blush to say the least. Talking about the same story for the 3rd week in a row was a bit of a challenge, but on the flip side we did lose a few pounds and eliminated all free radicals.

Our file showed no hosts, and to start up a 00 podcast it takes…3.

Hello dear listeners! In a very special episode of The James Bond Complex, Mathieu and Edgar welcome the show’s symbolic 3rd host. Who might that be? The name’s Kim, Jason Kim. Yes, a true Bond fan, world traveler, and all around swell fellow, Jason is in many ways one of the podcast’s most important figures. Way back in our initial podcast, the hosts revealed how they met, but the truth of the matter, the secret origin if you will, is that there was a third 00 aficionado chatting away along with them in line to meet good old Lazenby. Thus a friendship was forged, one steeped in Bond goodness. Now, we get to learn more about Jason and his opinions on the franchise. Enjoy!

Danny Boyle leaves the director chair of Bond 25 leaving fans confused. Has 007 met his match? Who will take on the directing duties of Daniel Craig's final James Bond performance? Edgar & Mathieu Speculate! It's another recording day debriefing!

Hello dear listeners. You know, Mathieu and Edgar have grown accustomed to your faces. Or ears. That’s right, if you can hear the bongos playing in the background at the Kiss Kiss Club, that’s because the hosts return to the 007 of the movies with a review of 1965’s Thunderball! This was one of our more challenging episodes, especially when discussing the quality of the female leads and their…notable qualities. Oh, and forgive the odd dialogue at times during the episode, we tried putting our ADR skills to the test. Which is silly, because podcasts are aural, not visual, so what would it even matter? Well, we might not know much about podcasting, but we know a little about Bond!

Hello, dear listeners! A healthy body means a healthy mind, and we at the James Bond Complex take physical health very seriously, which is why we decided to spend a few weeks at the Shrublands health clinic near London. That’s right, it’s back to Fleming’s world for a discussion about Thunderball. Mathieu and Edgar felt so refreshed and enlivened following their stay at Shrublands that they left no stone unturned in their review. Does the novel take too much of a roundabout way to get to the point? Did Bond sleep with Patricia Fearing after all? How awesome is Felix Leiter when talking about alcohol measures in olive martinis? Many topics are discussed and many lessons are learned along the way, most importantly that you should never toy with nuclear arms; it isn’t good for your sex life.

Hello, dear listeners! You’d be surprised by the amount of wear and tear that goes out in the field. For our final 2018 Montreal Comic Con retrospective episode, Mathieu and Edgar required a little bit of help from Q Branch in order to bring you an approximation of what the James Bond Complex Comic Con presentation was like. While the original recording can sadly not be used due to its dubious quality, we offer the 2nd best option: a recording of our practice runs. Not quite what the final product ended up being, but as Bond admits to himself when Fiona Volpe turns him down in TB, you can’t win them all.

Hello, dear listeners! 37 years after facing 007 and Columbo in battle in For Your Eyes Only, Kristatos lives! That is to say, he lives on as real-life actor Julian Glover. Famous for his roles in a multitude of properties that have their own legions of fans, such as Indiana Jones and Game of Thrones, for Bond fans Julian Glover will always be remembered as Aristotle Kristatos. The lauded actor visited Montreal in early July during the 2018 Montreal Comic Con, and was gracious enough to spend a few minutes with your hosts to reminisce about Roger Moore and reveal his favourite Bond film.