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"Merry Christmas 007" - in this edition of the pod, we examine On Her Majesty’s Secret Service - the most emotionally bold and divisive Bond film of them all. From its iconic score to that famous tragic ending... This edition also features tangents, game talk and a new “007 Name Game"...  Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerdsLeave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds007 Morning Splash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTLCrohswF4007 Icebreaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nElG4LHUAAENoel Gallagher's 'Freaky Teeth': https://open.spotify.com/track/5UmPdweiaVG1B9JbdZthJJCHAPTER POINTS:(00:00) 007 Icebreaker Fan Edit(02:50) Will Oasis do Bond 26 Theme(06:35) 007 First Light: New Villain Revealed(13:52) The 007 Name Game(39:51) OHMSS: Deep-Dive(01:44:13) OHMSS: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings(02:10:02) James Bond Will Return In: Diamonds Are Forever #jamesbond #007 #ohmss #georgelazenby #007podcast #filmpodcast #spectre #christophernolan

In this edition, we look back at the legacy of the most parodied Bond film of all - You Only Live Twice. Unpacking its iconic volcano lairs, Ken Adam set design, and Donald Pleasence’s unforgettable take on Blofeld. Along the way, they dive into Bond 26 Casting Discussions - should Brosnan return for one last go? Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerdsThundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerdsCHAPTER POINTS:(00:00) Intro & Multiverse / Fandom Canon Rant(05:27) Should Brosnan Return for Bond 26(21:25) You Only Live Twice: Deep-Dive Begins(22:36) The Most Parodied Bond of All?(28:17) Film Score & Gunbarrel Oddities (32:05) Plot Pacing, Cringe Moments & Dollar Store Fiona Volpe(59:43) Bond & Blofeld Face-to-Face at Last(01:05:44) You Only Live Twice: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings(01:16:17) James Bond Will Return In: On Her Majesty's Secret Service #JamesBond #007 #YouOnlyLiveTwice #SeanConnery #007Podcast #FilmPodcast #Spectre

In this edition, we take a look at the recent John Lithgow Dumbledore set photos, breakdown Rob Shearman's recent comments pertaining to Doctor Who, discuss the Amazon Bond Poster controversy - and finally, dive deep into 1965's Thunderball... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerdsThundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerdsCHAPTER POINTS:(00:00) First Look: John Lithgow as Dumbledore(04:53) Rob Shearman's Doctor Who Comments(12:38) Jane Tranter's Response(14:33) You Can Only Keep One: Film & TV, Music, Books, Sports or Gaming?(18:32) Was the Indiana Jones DLC a Flop?(21:24) Detroit: Become Human Chat(24:40) Amazon Bond Poster Controversy (30:51) Thunderball: Deep-Dive(02:05:56) Thunderball: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings(02:14:15) Bond Alumni in The Running Man (1987) + Oscar Winning Bond Villain Actors(02:20:53) James Bond Will Return In: You Only Live Twice   #Thunderball #JamesBond #SeanConnery #007Podcast #FilmPodcast #HarryPotter #JohnLithgow #DoctorWho #RobShearman #JaneTranter #IndianaJones #DetroitBecomeHuman #TheRunningMan #YouOnlyLiveTwice 

In this edition, we tackle the controversy around AI actress Tilly Norwood, debate whether anyone actually wants a James Bond prequel and get heated over the apparent consideration of a female Voldemort for HBO's Harry Potter. Plus, Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumours, gaming fatigue in 2025, and the Thundernerds go head to head in a series of mini games...Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerdsThundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerdsIce Warrior's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theicewarrior209Chronicles and Chaos Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/chroniclesandchaosCHAPTER POINTS:(00:00) Lego Star Wars Exhibition & One Battle After Another - Thoughts (03:52) Tilly Norwood AI Controversy (11:34) The Importance of Free Speech in the Modern World(20:35) HBO Considering a Female Voldemort(31:28) Bond 26 Reportedly Focusing on Navy Years(36:08) Weapons Prequel in the Works(37:13) Spider-Man: Brand New Day Plot Rumours(43:35) Demon Slayer's Successful Release(47:43) Hollow Knight: SilkSong Thoughts(52:43) Grounded 2: AXL Content Update Incoming(53:15) Marvel's Wolverine PlayStation Trailer(57:02) Are Video Games Overpriced These Days?(01:05:41) GTA VI: Steven Ogg Comments(01:08:55) Draw That Thing: Game Segment(01:35:59) IMDB Shuffle: Game Segment(02:12:33) The Spinning Wheel: Next Week’s Segments Decided(02:15:16) Pod Wrap-up  #AIActress #JamesBond #SpiderMan #MarvelRumors #TheHulk #HarryPotter #DemonSlayer #MoviePodcast  #PopCulturePodcast #onebattleafteranother #starwars

Goldfinger (1964) isn’t just another Bond film — it’s the blueprint for everything that followed. In this epic two-hour Thundernerds retrospective, we break down Sean Connery’s iconic outing location by location: Miami, Switzerland & Kentucky. From the Aston Martin DB5 and Oddjob’s deadly hat to John Barry’s unforgettable score and Pussy Galore’s legacy, we explore how Goldfinger set the gold standard for spy cinema...Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerdsThundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerdsCHAPTER POINTS:(00:00) Intro(02:08) 007: First Light(17:20) Goldfinger Retrospective Begins(20:47) Opening Sequence: A Mini-Movie(27:00) Music Score, Miami & Jill Masterson(38:57) Connery’s Swagger & Iconic One-Liners(01:04:00) Operation Grand Slam & Villainy Explained(01:26:00) Goldfinger & Oddjob(01:41:28) MVP of the Film & Letterboxd Scoring(01:57:22) Pussy Galore & Other Bond Rankings to List in Future #JamesBond #007 #Goldfinger #BondMovies #MoviePodcast #FilmRetrospective #007FirstLight