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!
The 007 Files
Claim This Podcastby David Leigh, Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo
5.0(9 reviews)
49 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇬🇧
35
Podcast Authority
BetaPoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality49
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement51
Podcast Overview
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!
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
10/5/2024
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
35
Podcast Authority
BetaPoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality49
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement51
5
Excellent Areas
3
Good Performance
11
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
43 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
Publishing Consistency
Every 12 days
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for The 007 Files
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
July 18, 2026
What Kina Lillet Really Tasted Like ft. drinks expert David T Smith | The 007 Files S4E010
<p>What did Kina Lillet really taste like, and how close can you get to the Vesper Ian Fleming described in Casino Royale?</p><p>David Leigh is joined by drinks expert David T Smith, one of the few people to have tasted a surviving bottle of Kina Lillet. DTS explains how the old aperitif was not simply modern Lillet Blanc with more quinine. Different versions appear to have been produced for different markets, including a less sweet style for British drinkers who mixed it with gin.</p><p>That makes Bond’s order in Casino Royale harder to pin down than it first appears. Which Kina Lillet would he actually have been served? And how different would the resulting Vesper have tasted from the pale, dry version usually made today?</p><p>To find out, we taste DTS’s own approximation of Kina Lillet, made from equal parts Lillet Blanc and Kina Martini. Compared with modern Lillet, it is sweeter, heavier and slightly medicinal. Smith then uses it in a Vesper made with 47.3% Gordon’s gin and vintage 50% Smirnoff vodka. The drink is darker and fuller, with the golden colour Fleming described.</p><p>The Vesper itself comes under scrutiny too. Fleming later called it unpalatable, Bond never orders another one in the novels, and its highly specific recipe may have contained an element of mischief. The pair ask whether it is genuinely a great cocktail or whether its real importance comes from its place in Bond history.</p><p>They also move on to other drinks from Fleming and the films, including the Americano, the Stinger, Bond’s gin and tonic made with the juice of an entire lime, the vodka Alexander and the mysterious Foo Yuck. Smith explains which of them he would like to see used in Bond 26 and why the drink chosen for a scene should fit the place, character and situation rather than simply serve as product placement.</p><p>There is also the £600 Macallan released for the 55th anniversary of Diamonds Are Forever. DTS attended the London tasting and explains how the whisky drew on details from the film, including references to sherry and claret.</p><p>The episode ends with news of the forthcoming podcast Red Wine with Fish, co-hosted by David T Smith, which will take a deeper look at James Bond’s drinks across both the books and films.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Where to find us</strong></p><p>David T Smith</p><p>https://summerfruitcup.wordpress.com/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/redwinewithfishpodcast/</p><p><br></p><p>David Leigh</p><p>https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional links</strong></p><p>The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond</p><p>https://www.jamesbonddrinks.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The James Bond Dossier article on Kina Lillet:</p><p>https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com/lifestyle/drink/kina-lillet.htm</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th anniversary whisky:</p><p>https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com/features/the-macallan-unveils-diamonds-are-forever-55th-anniversary-release-in-london.htm</p><p><br></p><p>Roger Moore's perfect martini:</p><p>https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/17/how-make-dry-martini-roger-moore-way-james-bond</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded on 14th July 2026 in the UK and Spain.</p>
July 4, 2026
What August's Bond 26 Auditions Really Mean | The 007 Files S4E009
<p>Bond 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.</p><p>Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo and David Leigh look at what the latest casting reports really mean, why the new Bond auditions matter, and what this points towards.</p><p>The team breaks down the Deadline report on auditions for the new James Bond in August, and wonder if Global James Bond Day will be the moment Amazon finally does what Eon never did?</p><p>They also discuss Young Bond casting, Isaac Rouse in Big Finish’s upcoming SilverFin audio adaptation, the problem of public denials in Bond casting, and what can — and cannot — be learned from the Daniel Craig selection process for Casino Royale.</p><p>Javi also gives his verdict on 007 First Light, including Patrick Gibson’s performance as Bond, the game’s replay value, its similarity to Casino Royale, and whether Gibson should be considered a serious Bond 26 contender.</p><p>Along the way, David's dog gives his own opinion on the Deadline story, Bill outs himself as a Harry Potter fan, and Javi suggests David’s British citizenship may soon be revoked.</p><p><strong>Where to find us</strong></p><p>Bill Koenig</p><p><a href="https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com</a></p><p>Javi Trujillo<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough</a></p><p>David Leigh</p><p><a href="http://https//www.thejamesbonddossier.com%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com</a></p><p>Recorded in the USA and Spain on 29th June 2026.</p>
June 13, 2026
The Truth About the Dr. No Monkey Myth ft. Professor James Chapman | The 007 Files S4E008
<p>Professor 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 attach themselves to 007.</p><p>He begins with his own route into Bond: the films he first saw, how they landed at the time, and how that early interest eventually became serious work on the series. From there, the discussion moves into the way Bond has been written about, remembered and sometimes misremembered.</p><p>One example is the old story that Dr. No was, at one stage, going to feature the villain as a monkey. It is exactly the kind of detail that gets passed around because it sounds too strange to lose. Chapman explains why access to the archives matters. Without the drafts, memos and correspondence, it is too easy for a colourful anecdote to become the accepted version of events.The episode also covers Harry Saltzman’s influence, the early shape of cinematic Bond, and why the first film could so easily have gone in a very different direction. </p><p><strong>Where to find us</strong></p><p>Professor James Chapman</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/4xnYFH0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://amzn.to/4xnYFH0</a></p><p>Bill Koenig</p><p><a href="https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/">https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com</a></p><p>Javi Trujillo<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social"></a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/">https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough</a></p><p>David Leigh</p><p><a href="http://https//www.thejamesbonddossier.com%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0">https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com</a></p><p>Recorded in the UK, USA and Spain on 8th June 2026.</p>
49 total episodes available
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy
Really, 007!
Really, 007!
There Will Be Bond
Peter Brooker
JBCI POD
James Bond Club Ireland
The Bond Experience
David Zaritsky
The Spy Command
Bill Koenig
SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast
Scott Hardy & Cam Smith
On Her Majesty’s Secret Podcast
Van Allen Plexico
The Scores Are Not Enough
Rich Marsden
The Intrepid 007 Podcast
The Intrepid 007 Podcast
The James Bond A-Z Podcast
Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, Tom Wheatley
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies / SpyMovieNavigator.com
Idiot Bond Fan
Elan Ovadia
BondCast: James Bond 007
BondCast
Smersh Pod
John Rain
BOND BUZZ
Jon Auty and Bonita Drake
Deep-dive analytics for The 007 Files
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is The 007 Files?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.