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SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast

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082. x X x: Return of Xander Cage (2017) - Guest: Scott Mendelson, film critic & box office analyst for Forbes

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Scott Mendelson, film critic and box office analyst for Forbes, catch some gnarly waves on their dirt bikes while reuniting with Vin Diesel for 2017's xXx: Return of Xander Cage.Directed by D.J. Caruso. Starring Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Kris Wu, Ruby Rose, Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev, Rory McCann, Toni Collette and Samuel L. Jackson.Check out more of Scott Mendelson's work at Forbes, or follow him on Twitter.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 20221h 31m

Dan Mindel on Spy Game + Enemy of the State - SpyMaster Interview #20

Agents Scott and Cam welcome cinematographer Dan Mindel to the show to talk about his work as director of photography on 2001's Spy Game. He also shares stories about collaborating with director Tony Scott on Enemy of the State, as well as shooting Mission: Impossible III, Star Wars and Star Trek for J.J. Abrams. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 20221h 37m

081. Spy Game (2001) - Guest: Chris Carr from Secrets & Spies

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Chris Carr of the Secrets & Spies podcast, go undercover as photojournalists while digging into Tony Scott's 2001 espionage thriller Spy Game.Directed by Tony Scott. Starring Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack, Stephen Dillane, Larry Bryggman and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.Subscribe to Secrets & Spies wherever you get your podcasts, and check out Chris' filmmaking work on his website.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 20221h 38m

Bruce Glover on Diamonds Are Forever - SpyMaster Interview #19

Agents Scott and Cam welcome actor Bruce Glover to the show to talk about bringing Mr. Wint to life in the 1971 Bond adventure Diamonds Are Forever. He also shares stories about working with James Coburn on 1975's Hard Times and playing an electrified man in the 1991 cult fave Popcorn. You can dive further into Bruce's extensive filmography at IMDbPick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 20221h 46m

Oliver Buckton on The Many Facets of Diamonds Are Forever - SpyMaster Interview #18

Agents Scott and Cam welcome Oliver Buckton, professor of English at Florida Atlantic University and author of "The World is Not Enough: A Biography of Ian Fleming," to the show to discuss his work editing the 2019 essay collection "The Many Facets of Diamonds Are Forever." Examining both the 1956 Fleming novel and the 1971 Eon film, Buckton breaks down why this story is important in 007 canon and what makes it so fascinating."The Many Facets of Diamonds Are Forever: James Bond on Page and Screen" and "The World is Not Enough: A Biography of Ian Fleming" can be purchased on Amazon.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202241 min

080. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - Guest: Tyler Orton from Subspace Transmissions

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Tyler Orton of the Subspace Transmissions podcast, ride a moon buggy through Las Vegas while tackling Sean Connery's final Eon-produced 007 adventure, Diamonds Are Forever.Directed by Guy Hamilton. Starring Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood, Jimmy Dean, Bruce Cabot, Putter Smith, Bruce Glover and Norman Burton.Check out Subspace Transmissions wherever you get your podcasts, and follow them on Facebook and YouTube.Also, make sure to watch Calvin Dyson and David Lowbridge-Ellis's excellent YouTube video on Queer Characters in James Bond films. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 20221h 34m

079. The Liquidator (1965) - Guest: Michael Richardson, author of Guns, Girls and Gadgets: Sixties Spy Films Uncovered

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Michael Richardson, author of "Guns, Girls and Gadgets: Sixties Spy Films Uncovered," land an aircraft with the mere punch of a button while decoding the 1965 Rod Taylor vehicle The Liquidator.Directed by Jack Cardiff. Starring Rod Taylor, Trevor Howard, Jill St. John, Wilfried Hyde-White, David Tomlinson, Akim Tamiroff, Eric Sykes and Gabriella Licudi.Michael's book, "Guns, Girls and Gadgets: Sixties Spy Films Uncovered," is available on Amazon or through Quoit Media Limited.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 20221h 31m

Allison Baker on Spy Kids - SpyMaster Interview #17

Agents Scott and Cam welcome Monkeybrain Comics co-publisher Allison Baker to the podcast to share stories about her time working on the first three Spy Kids films, both as an executive assistant to writer/director Robert Rodriguez and producer Elizabeth Avellan, and also as director of operations for Troublemaker Studios. She also talks about her work at IDW Entertainment and in the political media world. Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 20221h 8m

078. Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) - Guests: Aubree & Karyn from Chick-Lit

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives Aubree and Karyn from the Chick-Lit podcast, defend themselves from a pogo-toad attack while plugging into Robert Rodriguez's 2003 threequel Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Starring Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Ricardo Montalban, Holland Taylor, Sylvester Stallone, Mike Judge, Salma Hayek, Cheech Marin and Danny Trejo.Check out Chick-Lit wherever you get your podcasts, and follow them on Twitter and Instagram.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 20221h 41m

077. Criminal (2016)

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative actor and action director Jamie B. Chambers, undergo experimental memory transfers while watching Kevin Costner go on a rampage in 2016's Criminal. Directed by Ariel Vromen. Starring Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Jordi Molla, Michael Pitt, Amaury Nolasco, Alice Eve and Antje Traue.You can follow Jamie on Instagram.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 20221h 37m

076. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)

Agents Scott and Cam hurl chairs at one another while decoding Alfred Hitchcock's 1934 hit The Man Who Knew Too Much.Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Starring Leslie Banks, Edna Best, Peter Lorre, Frank Vosper, Hugh Wakefield, Nova Pilbeam, Pierre Fresnay and Cicely Oates.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 20221h 15m

075. Hanover Street (1979) - Guest: Lauren Milberger from The Fordcast

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Lauren Milberger of The Fordcast podcast, embark on a WWII bombing mission with Harrison Ford in the 1979 romantic spy drama Hanover Street. Directed by Peter Hyams. Starring Harrison Ford, Lesley-Anne Down, Christopher Plummer, Alec McCowen, Richard Masur, Michael Sacks and Patsy Kensit.The Fordcast is available wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow Lauren on Twitter, or hear her on The Murphy Brown Podcast.Check out Bomb Site's interactive map of WWII London Blitz sites. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 20221h 33m

074. x X x: State of the Union (2005) - Guests: Jim & Bryce from Film Rage

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives Jim and Bryce of the Film Rage podcast, ride an unstoppable CG bullet train into danger with the 2005 Ice Cube vehicle XXX: State of the Union. Directed by Lee Tamahori. Starring Ice Cube, Samuel L. Jackson, Willem Dafoe, Scott Speedman, Xzibit, Peter Strauss, Michael Roof, Sunny Mabrey and Nona Gaye.Film Rage is available wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow Film Rage on Twitter.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 20221h 35m

Wendell Wellman on Firefox - SpyMaster Interview #16

Agents Scott and Cam welcome writer and actor Wendell Wellman to the podcast to break down the process of co-writing 1982's Firefox. He also shares stories about working on the Dirty Harry franchise, and being directed by famed 007 director Terence Young in the 1974 drama The Klansman. You can purchase the new limited edition Blu-ray of Wendell's 1989 horror film Curfew from Vinegar Syndrome.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 20221h 59m

073. Firefox (1982)

Agents Scott and Cam neuralink with Clint Eastwood and learn to think in Russian while decoding the 1982 spy techno-thriller Firefox. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Starring Clint Eastwood, Freddie Jones, David Huffman, Warren Clarke, Ronald Lacey and Kenneth Colley.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 20221h 26m

072. Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) - Guest: Daisy Edwards from W-Rated

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Daisy Edwards of the W-Rated podcast, run screaming away from Slizzards while tackling Robert Rodriguez's 2002 family film sequel Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Starring Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Steve Buscemi, Mike Judge, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Matt O'Leary, Emily Osment, Ricardo Montalban, Holland Taylor and Alan Cumming.W-Rated is available wherever you get your podcasts.You can also follow Daisy on Twitter.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 20221h 28m

071. Zero Dark Thirty (2012) - Guest: MaryAnn Johanson from Flick Filosopher

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative MaryAnn Johanson of Flick Filosopher, activate their night-vision goggles and engage with Kathryn Bigelow's 2012 docudrama Zero Dark Thirty.Directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Starring Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Joel Edgerton, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Ehle, Mark Strong, Chris Pratt and Edgar Ramirez.You can follow MaryAnn Johanson on Twitter, or read her work at Flick Filosopher.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 20221h 27m

S03. The 2021 Recap

Agents Scott and Cam break out the Bollinger and toast their 2021 podcasting year, revealing their best and worst spy film lists, most memorable moments and more! Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 20221h 21m

Yvonne Zima on The Long Kiss Goodnight - SpyMaster Interview #15

Agents Scott and Cam welcome actress Yvonne Zima to the podcast to talk about playing Geena Davis's daughter in the 1996 action thriller The Long Kiss Goodnight. She also shares stories about working on Heat and Iron Man 3, as well as writing on the upcoming Taika Waititi HBO Max pirate series Our Flag Means Death. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 20211h 13m

John Glen on On Her Majesty's Secret Service - SpyMaster Interview #14

Agents Scott and Cam welcome legendary 007 director John Glen to the podcast to discuss his work as an editor and second unit director on 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. He also offers fun anecdotes about his experiences making classic Bond adventures Octopussy, The Living Daylights, A View to a Kill and more.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 20211h 17m

070. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) - Guests: Stephen Carty, freelance film critic for Radio Times & BBC Radio Scotland, and Shayla Miller from YouTube's Sweet Time

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives Stephen Carty, freelance film critic for Radio Times & BBC Radio Scotland, and Shayla Miller from YouTube's Sweet Time, hit the slopes with George Lazenby for the 007 adventure On Her Majesty's Secret Service.Directed by Peter R. Hunt. Starring George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas, Gabriele Ferzetti, Ilse Steppat, Lois Maxwell, George Baker and Bernard Lee.You can follow Stephen Carty on Twitter, or hear more from him on BBC Radio Scotland.Make sure to visit Sweet Time with Shayla & Chelsea on YouTube.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 20211h 56m

069. Big Jim McLain (1952)

Agents Scott and Cam head to Hawaii on a hunt for Communists with the 1952 John Wayne vehicle Big Jim McLain.Directed by Edward Ludwig. Starring John Wayne, Nancy Olson, James Arness, Alan Napier, Veda Ann Borg and Hans Conried. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 20211h 24m

068. The Jackal (1997) - Guest: Brendan from What Were They Thinking?

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Brendan of the What Were They Thinking? podcast, randomly switch wigs while going incognito with Bruce Willis in 1997's The Jackal.Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. Starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora, Mathilda May, J.K. Simmons and Jack Black.Both What Were They Thinking? and For Screen and Country are available wherever you get your podcasts.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 20211h 36m

067. Little Nikita (1988)

Agents Scott and Cam evade a water-obsessed assassin while decoding the 1988 teen spy drama Little Nikita.Directed by Richard Benjamin. Starring Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, Richard Jenkins, Caroline Kava, Richard Bradford, Richard Lynch, Loretta Devine and Lucy Deakins.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 20211h 20m

Rich Wilkes on x X x - SpyMaster Interview #13

Agents Scott and Cam welcome xXx writer Rich Wilkes to the show to break down the process of launching Xander Cage onto the big screen. He also spills secrets about his work on films such as Airheads, The Dirt and Punk Like Me.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 20211h 35m

066. x X x (2002)

Agents Scott and Cam snowboard straight into the Xander Zone with the 2002 Vin Diesel blockbuster xXx.Directed by Rob Cohen. Starring Vin Diesel, Asia Argento, Marton Csokas, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Roof, Richy Muller and Werner Daehn.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 20211h 25m

[Unlocked] Agents in the Field #1 - The Rock (1996)

Agents Scott and Cam tag along with Sean Connery as he infiltrates Alcatraz prison in Michael Bay's smash hit The Rock.Directed by Michael Bay. Starring Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer, David Morse, William Forsythe, Michael Biehn, Vanessa Marcil, John C. McGinley, Gregory Sporleder and Tony Todd.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to more top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202149 min

065. The Parallax View (1974) - Guest: Scott Mendelson, film critic & box office analyst for Forbes

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Scott Mendelson, film critic and box office analyst for Forbes, fill out applications for reprogramming while revisiting Alan J. Pakula's 1974 conspiracy thriller The Parallax View.Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Starring Warren Beatty, Hume Cronyn, William Daniels, Paula Prentiss, Walter McGinn, Kelly Thordsen, Jim Davis and Earl Hindman.Check out more of Scott Mendelson's work at Forbes, or follow him on Twitter.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 20211h 23m

064. You Only Live Twice (1967) - Guest: Chris Hewitt from Empire Magazine & Podcast

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Chris Hewitt, associate editor for Empire Magazine and host of the Empire Film Podcast, hop in Little Nellie and take a spin around Blofeld's volcano lair with the 1967 James Bond adventure You Only Live Twice. Directed by Lewis Gilbert. Starring Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tetsurō Tanba, Teru Shimada, Karin Dor, Donald Pleasence, and Bernard Lee.Check out more of Chris's work at Empire Online, or find The Empire Film Podcast wherever podcasts are available.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 20211h 33m

David Franzoni on Jumpin' Jack Flash - SpyMaster Interview #12

Agents Scott and Cam welcome Jumpin' Jack Flash writer David Franzoni to the show to discuss the 1986 Whoopi Goldberg comedy's fascinating early origins and significant evolution from script to screen. Plus, he reveals behind the scenes intel on writing and producing the 2000 Best Picture winner Gladiator, as well as working with Steven Spielberg on 1997's Amistad.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20211h 19m

063. Operation Crossbow (1965)

Agents Scott and Cam infiltrate a top secret Nazi rocket facility with the WWII espionage thriller Operation Crossbow.Directed by Michael Anderson. Starring Sophia Loren, George Peppard, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Richard Johnson, Tom Courtenay, Jeremy Kemp and Anthony Quayle.Check out Bomb Site's interactive map of WWII London Blitz sites. Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 20211h 21m

062. Spy Kids (2001)

Agents Scott and Cam exclaim "Oh shiitake mushrooms!" while rocketing into adventure with Robert Rodriguez's 2001 family hit Spy Kids.Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Starring Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub, Teri Hatcher, Cheech Marin, Robert Patrick and Danny Trejo.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 20211h 26m

Matt Charman on Bridge of Spies - SpyMaster Interview #11

Agents Scott and Cam welcome Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies writer Matt Charman to the podcast to break down the 2015 film's journey from script to screen. Along the way he shares stories about working with Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and the Coen Brothers, as well as reveals a few details about his upcoming directorial debut The Mothership starring Halle Berry.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 20211h 0m

061. Bridge of Spies (2015) - Guest: Ian Sanders from Cold War Conversations

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Ian Sanders of the Cold War Conversations Podcast, trail a shivering Tom Hanks through the chilly streets of East Berlin with Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies.Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Austin Stowell, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan, Eve Hewson, Billy Magnussen, Scott Shepherd, Jesse Plemons, Sebastian Koch and Mikhail Gorevoy.The Cold War Conversations Podcast is available everywhere.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 20211h 34m

060. The Day of the Jackal (1973) - Guest: Jeff Quest from The le Carré Cast and Spy Write

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Jeff Quest of the Spy Write website, race against time to thwart a daring assassination while decoding Fred Zinnemann's 1973 thriller The Day of the Jackal.Directed by Fred Zinnemann. Starring Edward Fox, Alan Badel, Tony Britton, Cyril Cusack, Michael Lonsdale, Eric Porter and Delphine Seyrig.Check out Jeff's writing over at Spy WriteYou can also listen to him on Barbican Station - A Slough House Podcast and Like the Wolfe - A Nero Wolfe Podcast, available everywhere.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 20211h 36m

No Time to Die DECLASSIFIED

Agents Scott and Cam jump in their Aston Martin for a very special DECLASSIFIED review of Daniel Craig's final 007 entry No Time to Die. Spoilers start at 28:30 Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. Starring Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes, Billy Magnussen and Ana de Armas. No Time to Die is now playing in theatres.Check out the Big Picture's interview with Cary Joji Fukunaga.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 202155 min

059. The Eagle Has Landed (1976) - Guest: Bill Koenig from The Spy Command

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Bill Koenig from The Spy Command blog, parachute into a small English village to watch Michael Caine try to abduct Sir Winston Churchill in 1976's The Eagle Has Landed.Directed by John Sturges. Starring Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, Anthony Quayle, Jean Marsh, Sven-Bertil Taube, John Standing, Judy Geeson, Treat Williams and Larry Hagman.Check out Bill's writing over at The Spy CommandYou can also follow The Spy Command on FacebookPick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 20211h 27m

058. Taken 3 (2014) - Guest: Nathan Flynn from Mission: Impodible

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Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Nathan from the Mission: Impodible podcast, climb awkwardly over fences while pursuing Liam Neeson in Taken 3.Directed by Olivier Megaton. Starring Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace, Dougray Scott, Sam Spruell, Don Harvey, Dylan Bruno, Leland Orser, David Warshofsky and Jon Gries.Check out Mission: Impodible wherever you get your podcasts.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 20211h 53m

Jeff Kanew on Gotcha! - SpyMaster Interview #10

Agents Scott and Cam welcome Gotcha! director Jeff Kanew to the podcast to share stories about shooting the 1985 Anthony Edwards spy comedy. He also reveals behind-the-scenes intel on helming Revenge of the Nerds and Troop Beverly Hills, as well as editing Robert Redford's 1980 Best Picture Oscar-winner Ordinary People.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 20211h 9m

057. Gotcha! (1985)

Agents Scott and Cam slip under the covers and go undercover with Anthony Edwards and Linda Fiorentino in the sexy 1985 spy comedy Gotcha! Directed by Jeff Kanew. Starring Anthony Edwards, Linda Fiorentino, Jsu Garcia, Alex Rocco, Marla Adams and Klaus Löwitsch.Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the new "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at RedbubbleSocial media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 20211h 20m

Jeffrey Caine on GoldenEye - SpyMaster Interview #9

Agents Scott and Cam welcome GoldenEye screenwriter Jeffrey Caine to the podcast to discuss his role in relaunching James Bond with Pierce Brosnan's inaugural 007 adventure. He also shares stories about writing the Oscar-nominated le Carré adaptation The Constant Gardener and the Ridley Scott-directed biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List at: Letterboxd.com/spyhards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 20211h 25m

056. Thunderball (1965) - Guest: Mark O'Connell, author of Catching Bullets - Memoirs of a Bond Fan

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Mark O'Connell, author of "Catching Bullets - Memoirs of a Bond Fan," don wetsuits and go swimming with deadly Golden Grotto sharks for Sean Connery's fourth 007 entry, Thunderball. Directed by Terence Young. Starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfi Celi, Luciana Paluzzi, Rik Van Nutter, Guy Doleman, Molly Peters, Martine Beswick and Bernard Lee.For more on Mark's work, visit his website. "Catching Bullets - Memoirs of a Bond Fan" is available on Amazon.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 20211h 55m

055. My Favorite Spy (1951)

Agents Scott and Cam take a madcap fire engine ride through Tangier with Bob Hope and Hedy Lamarr while decoding the 1951 comedy My Favorite Spy. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod. Starring Bob Hope, Hedy Lamarr, Francis L. Sullivan, Arnold Moss, John Archer and Luis Van Rooten.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 20211h 7m

054. Charlie’s Angels (2019) - Guest: Lucy Buglass from the Tea-V-Time Podcast

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Lucy Buglass from the Tea-V-Time Podcast, crash a party at Patrick Stewart's house with 2019's Charlie's Angels. Directed by Elizabeth Banks. Starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, Elizabeth Banks, Patrick Stewart, Djimon Hounsou, Sam Claflin and Jonathan Tucker.The Tea-V-Time Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts.Lucy's written reviews can be found at her website.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 20211h 29m

053. No Way Out (1987) - Guest: Andy Onyx, author of the Barbell series

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Andy Onyx, author of the Barbell spy series, pile into the back of a limo and take a tense ride around Washington, DC with the 1987 Kevin Costner vehicle No Way Out. Directed by Roger Donaldson. Starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton, Howard Duff, George Dzundza, Jason Bernard and Iman.Andy's novels "The Glimmer Girl" and "Shamstone" are available on his website and Amazon.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 20211h 26m

Rachel Grant on Die Another Day - SpyMaster Interview #8

Agents Scott and Cam welcome actress Rachel Grant to the podcast to talk about playing Peaceful Fountains of Desire in the 2002 James Bond entry Die Another Day. She also shares memories about working on Lara Croft: Tomb Raider as well as the British TV show Brainiac. Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List at: Letterboxd.com/spyhards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 20211h 29m

S02. James Bond: The Brosnan Era Roundtable - Guests: Tom Butler from The James Bond A-Z Podcast and Shayla Miller from YouTube's Sweet Time

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives Tom Butler from The James Bond A-Z Podcast and Shayla from Sweet Time with Shayla & Chelsea, send Pierce Brosnan off in style as they convene to debate the legacy of his 007 era, and its best and worst elements. The hosts also welcome Nicolás Suszczyk, author of "For England, James: Notes on the Visual Impact of GoldenEye," to the show to hear his thoughts on Brosnan's contributions, as well as check in with past Bond review guests Dr. Lisa Funnell, Janine and Em.Check out The James Bond A-Z Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Make sure to visit Sweet Time with Shayla & Chelsea on YouTube.Nicolás Suszczyk's book, "For England, James: Notes on the Visual Impact of GoldenEye," can be purchased on Amazon.Dr. Lisa Funnell's books "For His Eyes Only: The Women of James Bond" and "Geographies, Genders, and Geopolitics of James Bond" can be purchased on Amazon.Em's Verbal Diorama podcast is available everywhere.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 20212h 38m

Don MacPherson on The Avengers - SpyMaster Interview #7

Agents Scott and Cam welcome The Avengers screenwriter Don MacPherson to the show to chart the 1998 film's evolution from script to screen. He also shares stories about his time in the Hollywood system, and discusses his work on the 2014 limited series Fleming.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List at: Letterboxd.com/spyhards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 20211h 47m

Jeremiah Chechik on The Avengers - SpyMaster Interview #6

Agents Scott and Cam welcome The Avengers director Jeremiah Chechik to the podcast to reveal behind the scenes intel on helming the 1998 British TV show adaptation. He also talks about his experiences directing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, as well as spy shows Chuck and Burn Notice.To view Jeremiah Chechik's photography work, head to his website.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List at: Letterboxd.com/spyhards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 20211h 26m

052. The Avengers (1998)

Agents Scott and Cam put on pastel teddy bear suits and unleash bad weather on the world while experiencing the 1998 big screen adaptation of The Avengers. Directed by Jeremiah Chechik. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Sean Connery, Patrick Macnee, Jim Broadbent, Fiona Shaw and Eddie Izzard.Social media: @spyhardsView the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhardsPodcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 20211h 43m