The 007 Files
by David Leigh, Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo
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About this podcast
The 007 Files podcast dives deep into the world of James Bond, blending expert analysis with casual conversation. Co-hosted by David Leigh, author of The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond and founder of The James Bond Dossier, Bill Koenig of The Spy Command and Javi Trujillo, the podcast explores Bond's films, books, and cultural impact. Stay tuned for everything from in-depth reviews to Bond 26 updates and discussions of all things 007. Perfect for lifelong fans and new recruits alike!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 51 episodes
- For Your Eyes Only at 45: Is it Roger Moore’s best Bond film? | The 007 Files S4E012 · 1 h 3 min · Season 4 Episode 12After Moonraker sent James Bond into space, For Your Eyes Only brought him back to earth. Forty-five years on, that change is still at the heart of the film’s appeal: a 2CV…
- How does James Bond survive in a digital world? Charlie Higson talks King Zero | The 007 Files S4E011 · 1 h 4 min · Season 4 Episode 11How does James Bond survive in a world of smartphones, surveillance and ever more powerful technology? Charlie Higson joins us to talk about King Zero, his first full-length…
- What Kina Lillet Really Tasted Like ft. drinks expert David T Smith | The 007 Files S4E010 · 1 h 0 min · Season 4 Episode 10What did Kina Lillet really taste like, and how close can you get to the Vesper Ian Fleming described in Casino Royale? David Leigh is joined by drinks expert David T Smith, one…
- What August's Bond 26 Auditions Really Mean | The 007 Files S4E009 · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 9Bond 26 appears to be getting into gear, with reported August auditions giving the clearest sign yet that Amazon MGM’s first James Bond film is taking shape. Bill Koenig, Javi…
- The Truth About the Dr. No Monkey Myth ft. Professor James Chapman | The 007 Files S4E008 · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 8Professor James Chapman, author of Licence To Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films, joins The 007 Files to talk about Bond, film history, and the stories that…
- Inside the Double O Trilogy ft. Kim Sherwood | The 007 Files S4E007 · 57 min · Season 4 Episode 7In this episode of The 007 Files, Javi Trujillo and Bill Koenig talk to Kim Sherwood about her Double O trilogy and the world she created around a missing James Bond. Kim…
- What It Really Takes to Put on a Successful Bond Music Tour ft. Warren Ringham (Q The Music) | The 007 Files S4E006 · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 6What does it really take to put on a Bond music tour? This episode breaks down the reality behind successfully performing James Bond soundtracks live—covering the cost…
- What no Bond 26 news at CinemaCon really means | The 007 Files S4E005 · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 5No Bond 26 update at CinemaCon—no cast, no release date, no production news. So what does that actually tell us?In this episode of The 007 Files, Javi Trujillo, Bill Koenig and…
- Inside the Ian Fleming Foundation ft. Alan J. Porter | The 007 Files S4E004 · 44 min · Season 4 Episode 4The Ian Fleming Foundation, founded more than 30 years ago, is evolving. It's still known for its collection of vehicles and props that have appeared in James Bond films. The…
- The world of James Bond fan clubs ft. 007GB President Mark Wooldridge | The 007 Files S4E003 · 46 min · Season 4 Episode 3In this episode, 007GB president Mark Wooldridge joins us to explore the world of James Bond fandom — from the unique role Britain plays in Bond culture to the global community…
- Hopes & Fears for James Bond Under Amazon ft. Phil Nobile Jr. | The 007 Files S4E002 · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 2What does Amazon’s control of James Bond really mean for the future of 007? In this episode of The 007 Files, hosts Bill Koenig and David Leigh are joined by Fangoria…
- What can James Bond fans expect in 2026? | The 007 Files S4E01 · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 1Season 4 of The 007 Files begins with a look ahead at what 2026 could mean for Bond 26 — from script progress and casting expectations to the real-world challenges shaping the…
- Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 3 | The 007 Files S3 E013 · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 13This is part three of our three-episode examination of Goldeneye. Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo, and David Leigh start with Goldeneye 007, a game that didn’t merely succeed but…
- Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 2 | The 007 Files S3 E012 · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 12In this episode of The 007 Files, the hosts continue their discussion on revisit Goldeneye, the film that didn’t just reintroduce James Bond, but quietly rescued the franchise…
- Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 1 | The 007 Files S3 E011 · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 11Bill Koenig, David Leigh, and Javi Trujillo mark the 30th anniversary of Goldeneye by revisiting the moment James Bond returned to the big screen and reminding audiences why it…
- Celebrating SPECTRE at 10 - part 2 | The 007 Files S3 E010 · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 10The second half of our Licence to Legacy deep-dive sees co-hosts Javi Trujillo, Bill Koenig, and David Leigh return to SPECTRE a decade later to explore how the film sits in the…
- Celebrating SPECTRE at 10 - part 1 | The 007 Files S3 E009 · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this Licence to Legacy episode co-hosts Javi Trujillo, Bill Koenig, and David Leigh revisit SPECTRE on its 10th anniversary of its release. We start with our first viewings…
- Exploring 007's Britain with writer Edward Biddulph | The 007 Files S3 E008 · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this episode we’re joined by Edward Biddulph to explore the real-world Britain behind James Bond. His new book, The James Bond Lover’s Guide to Britain, brings together…
- 40 years of A View to a Kill: a look back at Roger Moore’s final mission | The 007 Files S3 E07 · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 7Licence to Legacy: It’s been 40 years since A View to a Kill was released — Roger Moore’s final outing as James Bond — and this week we look back at one of the most divisive…
- How Richard Maibaum helped define James Bond — but never got the credit he deserves ft. writer & producer Lee Goldberg | The 007 Files S3 E06 · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 6Richard Maibaum helped define James Bond — but did he ever get the credit he truly deserved? In this episode of The 007 Files, Bill Koenig talks to writer, producer and New York…
