MOB is back. And this time, Logan is taking the lead, picking his top five favorite tunes from No Time To Die. Get ready to be blown away, or rather blown up, by the reasoning behind his choices. Logan's top five is a companion episode to Chris and JW's picks on the final JBR, The Music of Bond.
Podcasting legend and entertainment writer of Variety and Netflix extraordinaire Matthew Chernov joins the show to share his favorite "Spooky Bond" tracks just in time for Halloween. From Bond to Blacula...this episode has all the tricks and all the treats.
Music of Bond is joined by Bond fan extraordinaire and JBR legend Brian Dobson to share his top-5, all-time Bond tracks. Buckle up; this is an episode chock full of classic cues! Of note, Brian has returned from Thailand. Look out for photos from his trip on MOB's IG.
The grand finale of our three-part Live and Let Die celebration covers side B of the original Japanese LP. We can't tell a lie; we poured a few libations for this one. We suggest you do the same. Enjoy!
Our Live and Let Die Deep Dive Album celebration continues with Side A—or, as Logan and JW like to call it, Christravaganzafest Part 2. We will discuss all the tracks from Chris Wood's gorgeous Japanese Vinyl. Good times!
Slip on your flares and get comfortable as we dive deep into crocodile-infested waters for our mammoth ‘Live and Let Die’ three-episode marathon. In the first part, we discuss the main title song, and Chris takes JW and Logan from its conception through to recording and release. We leave no stone unturned as we travel from AIR Studios, London, to Jamaica to learn the story of this iconic masterpiece.
John Barry fanatics rejoice! In this episode, we discuss our favorite NON-BOND BARRY tracks from his work in 1960 all the way up to 1994—6 tunes spanning 34 years! Join us in celebrating the highly identifiable musical DNA of an absolute legend...John freaking Barry!!!
Let's dive deep into JW's psyche as we discuss what makes Loungey Bond. We pick the best loungey tunes from Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and Diamonds are Forever—a combo of four consecutive incredible John Barry scores! And remember, "no confidence, and all swagger."
Part 2 of our Tomorrow Never Dies deep dive with the return of James Bond Radio’s Tom Sears! We get into the score proper and discuss that steamy Bond and Paris scene, favorite tracks from the album, and the legacy of JBR.
Taking a page out of Sean Connery's book, James Bond Radio's Tom Sears is never saying never again and getting back in front of the microphone to talk Tomorrow Never Dies. In episode 9.1, the first of two parts, we catch up with what's been going on with Tommy, debate Sheryl Crow versus KD Lang, and discuss what makes David Arnold's Bond debut such a timeless fan favorite. Surrender yourselves to the sweet sounds of MOB!
Our first listener takeover! JW’s far better half joins the fellas to talk about her five favorite Bond tracks and unveils what unique trait JW shares with Scaramanga. Also, Chris discusses his newly released song, which is taking the internet by storm!
Have you ever heard a tune and thought, "This would make a great Bond theme!" In episode 7, JW, Chris, and Logan each submit their three choices for songs that would be right at home in the James Bond film universe. Join the fellas on a musical foray into what could/should have been!
Music of Bond is headed to the Bahamas! Join the fellas as we dive deep into the Thunderball CD expanded bonus tracks, talk Record Store Day, The Gentlemen, and Palm Springs mid-century modern flatware. Conch Chowder not included.
We go back to Jamaica as musician Teacha Dee, the mastermind behind the epic Rastafari Way, swings by to chat with JW and Chris about his fantastic contribution to the world of No Time To Die and how it came to fruition. MOB's first guest and boy oh boy is it a banger of an episode! One Love.
JW, Chris, and Logan discuss the documentary 'The Sound of 007' directed by Mat Whitecross. This expertly crafted documentary is a love letter to the iconic music of a 60-year film franchise. And, in our dreams, the companion film to the very existence of this podcast. Episode 4 of Music of Bond examines the lore behind all the 007 sounds! Of note, this show was recorded the morning after St. Paddy's Day. Additionally, keep a sharp ear out for my tribute to Ennio Morricone.
Get ready for trips to Norway, Italy, Jamaica, and Cuba as we take you on a source music journey through No Time Die. Episode 3 features an in-depth discussion about the sounds and music in the lives of the characters of Daniel Craig's final Bond outing.
The Living Daylights original soundtrack "Deep Dive." JW, Chris, and Logan go in-depth on John Barry's farewell to the Bond franchise! Strap yourself in for a marathon episode with a track-by-track analysis that will have you reaching for your laserdisc copy of Timothy Dalton's debut.
The long awaited return of Music of Bond! JW and Chris catch up and discuss where they are in their Bond fandom, plans for future episodes, and take on the Bond Bullet Questionnaire.