Best Michael Kell Podcasts (2025)

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On Eating Disorders, with The Dunhams (Ep. 28) 40:10

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Garrett, Hayley and Deepak interview the Dunhams about their journey through Krista’s eating disorder. Dave and Krista explain how she let go of control, sorted through all of the unhelpful things she was told, and in the end, centered her life around Christ.By 9Marks

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On Eating Disorders Part 3 (Ep. 27) 39:42

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Garrett, Hayley and Deepak explore 12 principles that people struggling with eating disorders should follow, like facing their shame, turning down the outside cultural influences, fighting against perfectionism and pride, addressing ungodly fears, and much more!By 9Marks

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On Eating Disorders Part 2 (Ep. 26) 31:57

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Garrett, Hayley and Deepak think about how pastors can care for a member who confesses a battle with an eating disorder. What are the theological, medical and practical considerations? How does the gospel change this dilemma?By 9Marks

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On Eating Disorders Part 1 (Ep. 25) 35:07

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Garrett, Hayley and Deepak think about what the Bible has to say about food and our relationship with food. Related resources: Helping Bulimics by Elyse Fitzpatrick Helping Anorexics by Elyse Fitzpatrick Disorderly Eating... for the Rest of Us by Elyse FitzpatrickBy 9Marks

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On How to End Counseling Sessions (Ep. 24) 34:10

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The decision to bring the counseling process to a close is sometimes clear, but often not. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Garrett Kell, and Hayley Satrom talk about how to end counseling sessions. Related resources The Discipleship River by Steve ViarsBy 9Marks

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 0010 BOND THE OUTSIDER with Craig Gent, Author of 'Cyberboss' 1:14:01

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“The films were my therapeutic outlet. Even now, if I’m having a bad day, or gearing up for a bad day, I’ll wear that Bond t-shirt under my shirt, or Bond socks. A little bit of something that reminds me of who I am or who I want to be. Bond connects you to something.” We often think of Bond as someone who can move through the world effortlessly, f…

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On Adultery, with Michael Gembola (Ep. 23) 31:57

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In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley interview Michael Gembola, the author of After an Affair. Related resources: After an Affair by Michael GembolaBy 9Marks

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 009 SOME KIND OF ROLE MODEL with Timothy Russenberger @timothystylesactor 40:44

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“James Bond was always something I could escape to. If I was feeling down, I would put on a Bond, and that would sort me out mentally. No Time To Die is the only time Bond has negatively affected my mental health.” - Timothy Russenberger How much of an influence do the fictional characters we admire have on our mental wellbeing? Stories can be part…

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On Adultery Part 3 (Ep. 22) 50:56

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In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Garrett Kell, and Hayley Satrom finish their mini-series on adultery, talking about reconciliation after adultery. Related resources: My Spouse Was Unfaithful: Finding Strength in God's Presence by Robert Jones Forgiveness by Garrett Kell Disclosing Past Sexual Sin in a Dating Relationship by Garrett…

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On Adultery Part 2 (Ep. 21) 45:16

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What should counselors do when adultery comes to light? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Garrett Kell, and Hayley Satrom continue their mini-series on adultery. Related resources: Restoring Your Broken Marriage: Healing After Adultery by Robert Jones After an Affair by Michael Gembola…

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"What's keeping you awake?" James Bond's battles with sleep 40:55

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What if we reframed the whole of the Bond franchise as the story of a man just trying to get a good night’s rest? For some reason, no one has ever looked in any detail at Bond and sleep. So let's get under the covers with 007 to explore when he sleeps, if he’s really the early riser he claims to be (!) and why we should be concerned about his dream…

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On Adultery Part 1 (Ep. 20) 42:41

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In this episode of Counseling Talk, Garrett, Deepak, and Hayley begin a 3-part series on adultery and discuss what the Bible says about adultery. Related resources: Envision the End of Your Sin by Garrett Kell Help! My Spouse Committed Adultery: First Steps for Dealing with Betrayal by Winston Smith Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Dese…

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On How to Ask Questions (Ep. 19) 51:30

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Counseling Talk is back for season 2! In this episode, Garrett, Deepak, and Hayley discuss how to ask good questions in a counseling session. They share personal stories and practical examples that they have seen over the years. X-ray Questions: Drawing Out the Whys and Wherefores of Human Behavior by David Powlison The Pastor and Counseling by Dee…

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On Fighting Anxiety, with John Henderson (Ep. 18) 52:26

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In this final episode of Counseling Talk Season 1, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell interview John Henderson on how to fight anxiety. Related resources: Running Scared by Ed Welch When I'm Afraid by Ed Welch A Small Book on Anxious Heart by Ed Welch Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace by Paul Tautges John Henderson on anxiety at DRBC…

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On Common Mistakes (Ep. 17) 41:24

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In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Garrett Kell, and Hayley Satrom share common mistakes that counselors make and how to avoid them. Related resources: Is It Abuse? by Darby StricklandBy 9Marks

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On Anxiety Part 3 (Ep. 16) 27:29

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How do we fight our anxiety and how we help others fight it? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell finish the mini-series on anxiety. Related resources: Engaging with God in the Midst of Anxiety by Deepak Reju A Small Book on Anxious Heart by Ed Welch Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace by Paul Tautges…

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Uncovering the Bond art of Michael Gillette 42:36

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Michael Gillette’s art is nothing short of beloved by Bond fans. In 2008, he created a set of 15 instantly iconic covers for the Fleming centenary editions of the novels. Since then, he has also produced covers for continuation books. In October 2024, he releases his highly conceptual and utterly gorgeous covers for the new hardback editions of the…

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On Anxiety Part 2 (Ep.15) 32:40

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What does the Bible say about anxiety? Listen to the second episode of a mini-series on anxiety as Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell discuss. Related Resource: Help, I don't know where my anxiety is coming from by Mike Emlet and Winston Smith Hope in an Anxious World – Helen Thorne Overcoming Anxiety – David Powlison…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 008 WHAT’S KEEPING YOU AWAKE? with Alex Lamas 1:22:39

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The episode’s title is a quote from Quantum of Solace, specifically the scene where Mathis attempts to get to the bottom of Bond’s sleep problems.In the Bond films we don’t see our hero getting healthy, natural sleep all that often. Perhaps because, as Hitchcock famously asserted, ‘drama is life with the dull bits cut out’, we’re supposed to assume…

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On Anxiety Part 1 (Ep. 14) 36:31

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Anxiety is the spiritual x-ray that God uses to reveal who or what you worship. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell start the first of three episodes on anxiety. Related resources John Henderson on anxiety at DRBC Ed Welch's Running Scared and When I'm Afraid…

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On How to Work With Other Counselors (Ep. 13) 31:22

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Related resources: https://www.heartsongcounseling.org/ C4 announcement C4 is a group of like-minded Christian counseling centers across the country that are joining together to foster a spirit of mutual edification and encouragement among its members by providing opportunities for care, consultation, content collaboration, and continuing education…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 007 AGENTS OF OUR OWN LIVES with John Able 47:40

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“When you focus your time and energy into the things you can change and influence, opportunities come to you and doors open that wouldn’t have been there before.” - John Able John is a father and a writer of stories aimed at bringing children and their caregivers closer together. Earlier this year, he wrote an article about martial arts in Fleming …

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On Shame, with Esther Liu (Ep. 12) 46:26

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In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Hayley, and Garrett interview Esther Liu about shame and how pastors and counselors can view shame in the light of Scripture and the gospel. Related Resources Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness and Rejection by Ed Welch Shame: Being Known and Loved by Esther Liu…

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On Pornography Part 3 (Ep. 11) 31:31

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Reconciliation after confessing a struggle of pornography can be difficult. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell finish up a series on pornography as they lay out principles for godly reconciliation. Resources for Show 3 - Dating and Marriage Rescue Plan and Rescue Skills by Jonathan Holmes and Deepak Rej…

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On Pornography Part 2 (Ep. 10) 38:12

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What you retreat to for refreshment turns into love. For some Christians, that's pornography. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell share some of the practical tools that can be useful in helping someone fight this difficult battle. Resources resources 31-Day Devotional on Porn by Deepak Reju Hide & Seek b…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 006: POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE with Vinnie Harris 27:50

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“Just because someone seems happy, doesn’t mean it’s the reality of the situation. It’s good to check in and see how people are doing.” - Vinnie Harris Vinnie Harris is an unfalteringly positive voice in the Bond community - his voice is also very deep and many of you will recognise it from his appearances on various podcasts! As Anya Amasova tells…

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On Pornography Part 1 (Ep. 9) 41:11

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In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell start a mini-series on pornography and how pastors and members can help one another fight the battle. Resources for Show 1 - Porn Overview David Powlison’s book: Making All Things New: Restoring the Joy to the Sexually Broken David Powlison’s article: Sexual Sin - The …

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 005: ARM OURSELVES BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE HERE WILL SAVE US? with Natasha Stone @The_Red_Vesper 58:21

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“It shook my foundations. I flipped from being someone that was 'Just get on with it' to a person who felt far more empathy, understanding not everyone has the tools to be able to 'Just get on with it'.” - Natasha StoneArm yourself because no one else here will save you? It’s a brilliant song lyric, but how far does being self-reliant really help u…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 004: HELPING PEOPLE WITH PROBLEMS with John Kell ‪@Really007 1:07:01

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John is one of the fantastic lads who make up the Really, 007! podcast. While David has been honoured to be their guest multiple times and they've got to know each other well in real life, this is the first time John and David have publicly talked just the two of them.Both men help people with problems as part of their professional lives having bee…

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On Wayward Children, with Stuart Scott (Ep.8) 47:33

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Seeing your children to come to faith should be every parent's desire. But what happens when they don't? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell interview Stuart Scott about his new book, Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope. Related resources: Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope…

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"A gay teen love letter to James Bond movies": Lee Wind's 'A Different Kind of Brave' 56:01

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The author of A Different Kind of Brave describes his novel as a “gay teen love letter to James Bond movies”, which is a pretty accurate description! Lee Wind’s book is a ludicrously exciting and romantic action adventure story with all of the Bond ingredients - but with two gay protagonists, one of who filters his whole life through his beloved Bo…

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On Confidentiality (Ep. 7) 28:54

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Christians expect strict confidentiality when speaking of their own sins. But is that good for them? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell discuss how to shepherd secrets for gospel purposes. Related resources: Discipling by Mark Dever Is It Loving to Practice Church Discipline? Jonathan Leeman Church Memb…

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Never say 'no' to illustrating Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! 37:50

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David chats with Thomas Gilbert, the illustrator of the new edition of Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, released to celebrate the book's 60th anniversary. Although this is the first book Thomas has illustrated, you will likely be familiar with his work in other fields. He is not only a highly accomplished artist who turned to making Bond post…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 003: RELEVANCY with David Zaritsky @thebondexperience 31:55

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“At the core of a lot of depression is feeling like you don't have any meaning.” - David Zaritsky David Zaritsky and David Lowbridge-Ellis candidly explore the dark side and light side of relevancy within the Bond community. (Yes, there are also Star Wars references.) When we feel relevant, we get a natural hit of dopamine. But this can become dang…

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Special Episode: The Kells' Story Part 2 (Ep. 6) 46:24

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When members of the church suffer it provides a unique opportunity to show tangible love. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Garrett Kell shares with Deepak Reju and Hayley Satrom practical ways of how God’s people loved his family during their season of suffering. Related Resources: The Kell Story Part 1 CaringBridge for Eden Kell A Do-It-Yoursel…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 002: COMBATTING ANXIETY with Alex Lamas @yestoadventure007 46:46

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Anyone who has seen Alex’s amazing YouTube knows that he always says yes to adventures! If something scares him, he follows Bond’s example and overcomes his fear by going and doing it. But as a child, he was not so confident. Alex has battled anxiety his whole life. He recognises that this is, in part, rooted in something James Bond is certainly no…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 001: HYPERVIGILANCE with Blake Powers @BondLifeChicago 22:56

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Mental health is not discussed enough, despite it being an important element of the 007 stories. In this series, David talks very openly about mental health with members of the Bond community. He has a theory: these are the sorts of things on many of our minds but we often struggle to put them into words. Maybe we can change that?Here, David talks …

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Special Episode: The Kells' Story Part 1 (Ep. 5) 55:33

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Pastors are not excluded from suffering. When trials come they uniquely become in need of their own pastoral care. In this episode of Counseling Talk, pastor Garrett Kell shares about trusting God amidst a season of his family’s suffering. Related Resources: CaringBridge for Eden KellBy 9Marks

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On Suicide Part 3 (Ep. 4) 24:27

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How can Christians best assess the seriousness of someone's suicidal feelings? And how should we walk with those left behind after the suicide of a loved one? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley finish a mini-series on suicide. Resources Assessment of Suicide by Deepak Reju Funeral Message for L.J. who committed suicide …

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A Spy Like Me - the official launch podcast 35:56

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Kim Sherwood's A Spy Like Me had its official launch on Saturday 27th April at Dukes Hotel in London. The event was a collaboration between 007GB - The British James Bond Fan Club, Ian Fleming Publications Limited and Harper Collins. It was my pleasure to be not only an organiser but also the emcee for the evening. The centrepiece of the event was …

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On Suicide Part 2 (Ep. 3) 32:00

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Helping someone with suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming. How should we develop a care plan for someone struggling with on-going suicidal thoughts? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley offer practical help about caring for suicidal members.By 9Marks

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On Suicide Part 1 (Ep. 2) 31:55

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The temptation to suicide tricks us that death is better than life. So how should pastors and members help fellow believers who are struggling with suicidal temptations? In this episode, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley start a 3-part series on the weighty topic of suicide.By 9Marks

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Everything SHE touches turns to excitement! 20:46

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On their most recent trip to Tokyo, David and Antony really didn’t expect to find themselves in a lesbian bar themed around James Bond. Nor could they quite believe it when the owner herself was up for being interviewed about her Bond fandom and how ‘women only’ carries a different meaning in Japanese culture. This interview was originally included…

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Licence to Queer presents... James Bond's Comic Book Capers - Episode 002: Eidolon 46:57

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Well, they can't all be winners, eh? Antony and David dive into the second Warren Ellis/Jason Masters' "caper" Eidolon, which deals with dirty money and even dirtier duties as James and Tanner, er, torture a suspect by removing his skin (?!) to prevent the rise of a neo-SPECTRE. Listen to what the couple thought, along with thoughts from LTQ listen…

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Baker, Bond, Benson, Bray - Kim Sherwood and David Lowbridge-Ellis 1:40:36

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This episode is also available as a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T0oz1O9yjU Award-winning Bond author Kim Sherwood and Licence to Queer's David Lowbridge-Ellis sit down to watch together the Bond film appearances of Kim's grandfather, George Baker - the man who Fleming wanted to play Bond. More than a decade after his passing, George rem…

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On Counseling Talk (Counseling Talk, Ep. 1) 33:42

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Counseling Talk is here! In this episode, Jonathan Leeman interviews the hosts—Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell—about the what and why of Counseling Talk.By 9Marks

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Licence to Queer presents... James Bond's Comic Book Capers - Episode 001: Vargr 1:02:16

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Utilising the Licence to Queer queer view system (Bond, Allies, Girls, Villains, Camp), Antony and David tackle the first in Dynamite Entertainment's long line of James Bond comic books: Vargr by Warren Ellis and Jason Masters from late 2015.

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Licence to Queer Presents...James Bond's Comic Book Capers: Episode 000 - James's history with comic books 15:15

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We're launching a new mini-series on the Licence to Queer podcast feed and one which is going to be led by Antony Lowbridge-Ellis, David's (better) half. In this introductory episode, Antony, a life-long fan of the medium of comic books (see his X-Men podcast X-Nation) gives a bit of background on this new Licence to Queer project where Antony and …

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Our Months in Bond - January & February 36:34

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Antony and David debate the merits of the various Bond comic books published by Dynamite Entertainment, including the new run by Garth Ennis. As usual for the 'Our Month' series, they look back on the many ways Bond has intersected with their daily lives and the special events they've been involved with, including Jim Fanning Friday: Live and Let's…

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Talking Tweed with Rosie Sherwood 1:01:53

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Is this the most niche Bond podcast of all time? We hope so! And we guarantee you'll find it interesting!Artist Rosie Sherwood and me tackle the topic of tweed in Bond and find there's much more to it than just snazzy looking garments.Rosie is the grandaughter of Bond actor George Baker and costume designer Julia Squire, who worked with John Huston…