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
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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!
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Recent Episodes
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>
June 6, 2026
Inside the Double O Trilogy ft. Kim Sherwood | The 007 Files S4E007
<p>In this episode of The 007 Files, Javi Trujillo and Bill Koenig talk to Kim Sherwood about her Double O trilogy and the world she created around a missing James Bond.</p><p>Kim discusses her own route into Bond, from first watching Pierce Brosnan on television to seeing Die Another Day as her first Bond film on the big screen. She also remembers reading From Russia, With Love at the age of 12, being struck by Ian Fleming’s style even though much of the book went over her head at the time.</p><p>The conversation looks at how Kim approached writing Bond without simply copying Fleming. She explains how she built a post-Fleming Bond world for the modern age, with new Double O agents stepping into the spotlight and contemporary threats such as climate change, disinformation, AI surveillance and global instability forming part of the background.</p><p>Kim also talks about her first edition Bond books, the creation of her Double O agents, and how their names came about, including how handwriting a letter to the original Joanna Harwood paid off dividends. </p><p>She discusses the way she used Fleming’s own work, hidden threads from the books, and legacy characters such as Felix Leiter while still giving the trilogy its own shape.</p><p>There is plenty here on research and process too, from planning the books visually on huge sheets of paper to looking into military trauma, real Russian hotels and the wider geopolitical mood shaped by events such as Brexit and Afghanistan.</p><p>Kim also talks about the value of saying your ambitions out loud. Her own crazy dream was to write James Bond — and sometimes, telling people what you really want to do can pay off.</p><p><strong>Where to find us</strong></p><p>Kim Sherwood</p><p><a href="https://www.kimsherwoodauthor.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.kimsherwoodauthor.com/</a></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>Recorded in the UK and USA on 1st June 2026 .</p>
May 9, 2026
What It Really Takes to Put on a Successful Bond Music Tour ft. Warren Ringham (Q The Music) | The 007 Files S4E006
<p>What does it really take to put on a Bond music tour? This episode breaks down the reality behind successfully performing James Bond soundtracks live—covering the cost, logistics, creative challenges and risks most audiences never see. </p><p>A Bond music tour looks effortless on stage. In reality, it’s a constant balancing act between ambition and survival. Warren Ringham, founder of Q The Music, explains how the project evolved from a function band into a dedicated Bond concert experience—and why that transition nearly failed. The conversation strips away the illusion and shows how fragile it can be.</p><p>The episode also digs into the technical side: how you take orchestral James Bond scores and adapt them for a smaller live band without losing impact. That challenge sits at the heart of the show’s identity. Alongside that comes the broader reality of sustaining a niche live act, including surviving major setbacks.</p><p>At the other end of that journey are the highs: performing at the memorial for Roger Moore and building a working relationship with Bond composer David Arnold. </p><p>You’ll come away with a better understanding of what it actually takes to put on a Bond music tour, from the financial and logistical pressures that sit behind every performance to the realities of sustaining a live show over time. The episode explains how large-scale orchestral James Bond scores are adapted for a smaller band without losing their impact, and why that process can be more complex than it appears.</p><p>Alongside that, you’ll see how the band built credibility within the Bond world, what audiences respond to most when hearing Bond music performed live, and how those reactions shape the show itself.</p><p><strong>Where to find us</strong></p><p>Warren Ringham</p><p><a href="https://qthemusicshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://qthemusicshow.com/</a></p><p>Bill Koenig</p><p><a href="https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com</a></p><p>Javi Trujillo<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">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" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com</a></p><p>Recorded in the UK, USA and Spain on 7th May 2026.</p>
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