Oddjob Pod - A James Bond Podcast

The early 90s was a fallow period for James Bond fans. With Tim Dalton confirmed as not returning to the role of 007 and Eon Productions embroiled in legal disputes it looked like JB may never return to the big screen.And James Bond was also meeting his match in the shape of a host of ambitious action and spy thrillers produced by the emboldened Hollywood studios. Be they working class heroes like John McClane and Martin Riggs to CIA agent Jack Ryan. Or the big budget Arnold Schwarzenegger blockbuster True Lies and lower budget, innovative action flicks Point Break and Speed. There was also the influence of French action film director Luc Besson on Tinseltown in the shape of the outstanding Leon. Plus many more that we didn't get to.In this edition of the Oddjob Pod we take a look at some of the great action movies that flourished in Bond's absence and ask what kind of challenges they set to the 007 franchise when it finally returned in 1995 with Goldeneye.Download the podcast here or you can listen

 No sooner had the Dalton ere started but it finished.The second film starring Timothy Dalton and James Bond 007 has its critics and did not perform as well as had been hoped in the box office. However, for its fans it is an authentic James Bond film with maybe a late 80s action movie twist. Terry, Graham and Gary take great pleasure diving deep into this tale of revenge in which Bond goes rogue. Uncommon for Bond films at the time but a foreshadow of the types of Bond movies to come. Download the podcast here or you can listen to it on the player below. The Oddjob Pod is also available on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify and Amazon.Alternatively, add our feed to your podcatcher of choice. Love the OddjobPod? Please give it a 5-star rating. Like our Facebook page.Follow @oddjobpod on Twitterand on Insta 

 The OddjobPod returns from its brief detour, taking in the No Time To Die and hosting the World Cup of Bond Songs, and resumes its chronological review of the James Bond movies with a thorough shake-down of The Living Daylights.Timothy Dalton's first outing as 007 exists in something of a sweet spot for Graham, Gary & Terry and we have a lot of fondness for Tim and the extremely likeable cast.Download the podcast here and listen to us discuss the living daylights out of this film.Or you can listen to it on the player below. The Oddjob Pod is also available on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify and Amazon.Alternatively, add our feed to your podcatcher of choice. Love the OddjobPod? Please give it a 5-star rating. Like our Facebook page.Follow @oddjobpod on Twitterand on Insta 

With Australia out of lockdown and Gary having finally made it to a cinema to watch it, we are delighted to offer listeners our opinions on No Time To Die.Important note: If you have yet to see No Time To Die then do not listen to this podcast.Download the podcast and find out.Or you can listen to it on the player below. The Oddjob Pod is also available on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify and Amazon.Alternatively, add our feed to your podcatcher of choice. Love the OddjobPod? Please give it a 5-star rating. Like our Facebook page.Follow @oddjobpod on Twitterand on Insta 

Concluding our World Cup of James Bond Songs extravaganza.Terry, Graham and Gary have negotiated through the groups staged we're into the knock out rounds.Expect a contest of high notes and even higher emotions.Who will be crowned champion?Download the podcast and find out.Or you can listen to it on the player below. The Oddjob Pod is also available on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify and Amazon.Alternatively, add our feed to your podcatcher of choice. Love the OddjobPod? Please give it a 5-star rating. Like our Facebook page.Follow @oddjobpod on Twitterand on Insta