The James Bond Complex

Hello dear listeners!

We have to come clean. All we wanted was a simple distraction for an hour or two. We had no intention of doing the things that we did. And yet, here we are entering the podcast's sixth year. 

To mark the occasion, we don't exactly have a very "à propos" episode, although we are reloading a film that also celebrates an anniversary, albeit a more long-standing one. OCTOPUSSY came out 40 years ago in 1983 and two of its fans, Jason and Edgar, sit down together (virtually) for its Reloaded treatment. 

As fans of the show know, Reloaded episodes march to a different beat than the typical reviews. Personal connections, behind-the-scenes trivia, the boys come to play with some serious stuff. For example: evangelizing Bond fandom, getting to watch Bond movies when sick at home, Jason re-enacting a scene from DC's PEACEMAKER, the Joe Darlington Detour, using 007 as a role model for catching last minute flights, ranking the "small armies" climaxes, and Edgar and Jason try to explain the movie's plot...We'll let the listeners decide if they made any sense of it. 

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of the James Bond Complex. Think of it this way: the podcast and the listeners are two of a kind!

Dear listeners, hello. The man behind our dear 007, Ian Fleming, was a man of many adventures. Among them, the Second World War. In his role at the admiralty,  he planned and oversaw missions and coordinated strategic clandestine operations. Some of those actions fell under the umbrella of the Special Operations Executive and the British Security Coordination. Meaning Ian Fleming was often side by side with William Stephenson, the quiet Canadian spymaster. Fitting then that this episode is handled by our own Intrepid alongside Edgar to deliver the facts behind your favorite books. Enjoy!

Hello dear listeners!

January is often a month people make use of to turn a page, change their outlook, and start the year with a more positive outlook. This week, the podcast puts that notion into practice with a topic of discussion the hosts fretted about for some time but ultimately found quite rewarding.

It’s finally time to go back to the world of 007 comics. Specifically, the somewhat controversial The Bodyseries. Written by Ales Kot and illustrated by a handful of different artists, it’s an experimental, anthology of tangentially related adventures that put Bond through the wringer in surprising ways.

Matt and Edgar have much to discuss (much to their pleasant surprise) and regale the listeners with a plethora of highly sophisticated talking points, most notably: what’s it like being time lords, decompressed storytelling in comics, incorrect recipes for dirty bombs, casting The Body with people we know, a live reading of a key passage, a synopsis for The Dark Knight Returns, the comic’s distinct lack of Benzedrine, and everybody’s favourite villains to hate: Nazis.

So sit back, relax, and take in this latest episode of The James Bond Complex podcast. We promise that it’s good for The BODY, mind, and soul.

Hello dear listeners!

First and foremost, happy New Year. We hope that 2023 will bring you joy and happiness. As for ourselves, the calendar year begins with a slight case of... MURDER!

That's right, it's time to continue the adventures of Benoit Blanc, the last of the gentlemen private sleuths. A few weeks ago Emery and Jason delved into the mystery of Ryan Johnson's KNIVES OUT (2019). Jason is back, this time with Edgar tagging along to peel away the layers of GLASS ONION (2022). Recently released on Netflix after a brief spell in theatres, the sequel sees Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) travel to Greece for, suffice it to say, an unexpected adventure.

Jason and Edgar overflow with talking points, among them: spending time in the presence of Daniel Craig (again), feeling as free as a bird post-Bond, more Bond fan community fun, games of one-upmanship, the genius of Edward Norton, and the question everyone's lips...where does Benoit Blanc live???

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of The James Bond Complex. We promise you aren't in any danger unless you consider the podcast dangerously entertaining. In which case beware!

*****IMPORTANT INFO: The recording between Edgar and Emery had to be done in two sessions. The second begins at around the 6:45 mark and, sadly, the audio quality dips considerably. Thank you for your understanding. 

Hello dear listeners!

2022's chapter is now written. It was a momentous calendar year for fans of the franchise as the film series celebrated its 60th anniversary. The movies and everything about them carries different meanings for different people. As such, this year we asked our listeners to send in audio messages in which they regale us with their favourite James Bond memories.

There are some terrific stories, from visiting Pinewood Studios, being won over by Brosnan's interpretation,  to drinking cocktails at the Ocean Club as seen in CASINO ROYALE. So sit back, relax, get yourselves a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the 2022 Christmas Special!

Please take note that we're taking the week between Christmas and New Year's off. Don't worry, the James Bond Complex Podcast will return the first week of January!

Hello dearest listeners! We go off the beaten James Bond trail once again with a detour but this time, this time it is splendid. We review, in anticipation of the upcoming Netflix sequel, 2019's Knives Out. Starring not one but two pre-No Time To Die alumni (is that how this works?) in Daniel Craig and Ana De Armas, your hosts Emery and Jason revisit Rian Johnson's 2019 dark comedy.  When a wealthy crime write dies under mysterious circumstances, his family is left to try and come to terms with the will. Even more strange is the involvement of Benoit Blanc, a private detective, who arrives not knowing who hired him. The cast is rounded out with Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Evans to name a few. So microwave some popcorn and enjoy this review ahead of your next Netflix and Chill date.