Best Joseph Darlington Podcasts (2025)

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The Roads We Never Build: Rethinking Access to Infrastructure Finance in Africa with Joseph Kihara 39:44

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Episode 191 with Joseph Kihara, Africa Practice Lead at Africa International Advisors and author of The Roads We Never Build: Rethinking Access to Infrastructure Finance in Africa. Joseph Kihara is reshaping the way we think about Africa’s infrastructure challenge. Rather than focusing on a shortage of capital, he reframes the issue around access —…

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007: Road to a Million S2 - Hit or Miss? 40:52

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S03E004 In this episode we discuss season 2 of 007: Road to a Million. Was it really better than the first? We weigh up the contestants, the challenges, the Controller, and how effectively the Bond IP and music were used this time around. And as always, we look ahead: will there be a season 3, and if so, would we watch it?But before we get into tha…

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AI in African Healthcare: Using AI to give Africans control of their health and Faster Health Diagnosis with Darlington Akogo 1:03:23

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Episode 190 with Darlington Akogo, Founder and CEO of minoHealth AI Labs, a pioneering company using artificial intelligence to transform healthcare access and quality across Africa. Darlington Akogo represents a new generation of African innovators translating global ambitions for sustainable development into tangible local solutions. In this epis…

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Licence to Legacy: Thunderball at 60 - part 2 38:02

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S03E003: In the second half of our Thunderball discussion, Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo and David Leigh turn to the film’s legacy and cultural impact. We look at how Thunderball shaped popular culture — from underwater spectacle to the parody of Austin Powers. Along the way we consider whether the film influenced our own styles, explore the ground-br…

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Driving Sustainable Growth in Africa through Infrastructure Investment in Hospitals and Schools with Rashad Sinokrot 35:59

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Episode 189 with Rashad Sinokrot, CEO of Alliad, a global integrated services leader delivering over 300 million dollars’ worth of impact-driven infrastructure projects across Africa and other emerging markets. Rashad shares how Alliad has transformed from a catering firm into a global partner for governments, companies, and aid organisations, whil…

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Licence to Legacy: Thunderball at 60 - part 1 32:33

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S3E002: Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo and David Leigh kick off a two-part celebration of Thunderball on its 60th anniversary. In this episode, they revisit their first viewings and the impressions the film left behind, then dive into Kevin McClory’s influence on the Bond series. The discussion turns to SPECTRE and Blofeld—was it for the best that Eon …

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Voice Artist Scott Innis 1:12:19

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Come enjoy some great behind the scenes stories of working with celebrities' as we talk with actor, songwriter, voice artist Scott Innis. His story is a fascinating one and he has many great stories of working with some of the biggest names in show business. We also discuss some of his favorite films and scores to include movies like Caddyshack, Sm…

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Episode 208 - Hudson Hawk (1991) 1:07:58

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Also... We lost two great icons: Graham Greene and Terence Stamp. We'll pay tribute!

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How Nithio is Driving Africa’s Energy Transition Through Blended Finance and AI Powered Risk Analytics with Roeland Menger 49:34

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Episode 188 with Roeland Menger, CEO of Nithio, a climate fintech platform that invests in clean energy companies and helps others allocate capital to climate solutions that build resilience. Roeland brings deep experience from his work at Google, the World Bank, and Power Africa to this conversation about bridging Africa’s clean energy financing g…

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Building Africa’s UFC: How a Nigerian Entrepreneur Is Taking African Combat Sports From the Village to the World with Maxwell Kalu 48:52

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Episode 187 with Maxwell Kalu, Founder and CEO of African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), the leading promoter of indigenous African combat sports. Maxwell Kalu brings a unique blend of cultural stewardship, business strategy, and visionary storytelling to this conversation about taking Africa’s ancient fighting traditions to the global stag…

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Episode 278 - Dexter Ingram: Author of 'The Spy Archive: Hidden Lives, Secret Missions, and the History of Espionage' 33:24

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INTERVIEW -- Getting back to real esionage! We talk to Dexter Ingram, the author of 'The Spy Archive: Hidden Lives, Secret Missions, and the History of Espionage!' You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/he…

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Episode 207 - Lucky Number Slevin (2006) 1:06:25

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Also... Really bad descriptions of popular movies!

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Episode 277 - Book Launch! Highlights from the Incredible Weekend! 13:24

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COMMENTARY -- 'Being James Bond: Volume One - Second Edition' is officially launched! Let's talk about the highlights from this incredible weekend! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • In…

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Connecting Farmers to Consumers: How PricePally Is Making Fresh Food More Affordable and Accessible in Africa with Luther Lawoyin 41:23

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Episode 186 with Luther Lawoyin, Founder and CEO of PricePally, a pioneering e-commerce platform transforming how consumers access fresh food across African cities. Luther Lawoyin brings a powerful blend of entrepreneurial vision, technological innovation, and deep market insight to this conversation on the future of food distribution in Africa. In…

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Guest:James Bond Podcaster and Author Joseph Darlington 1:37:35

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One of the most enjoyable interviews I've had for his program was with this episode's guest Joe Darlington. He has the distinction of hosting the oldest / longest podcast on everything James Bond called "Being James Bond". He is also the author of 2 books called "Being James Bond", one which is out now, the second to be released in October. We talk…

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Episode 206: Sicario (2015) 40:45

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Also... We lost two great icons from the 80's, Hulk Hogan and Loni Anderson. We'll pay our respects.By Joe, Kyle, and Ray

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Using Smart Technology to Make Electricity Cheaper, Cleaner and More Reliable for African Homes with Kailas Nair and Jon Kornik 55:28

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Episode 185 with Kailas Nair, Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder, and Jon Kornik, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Plentify, an award winning clean tech AI company transforming home energy management in Africa and beyond. Kailas Nair and Jon Kornik bring a wealth of experience from global leaders such as McKinsey, Google, Tesla, and Vital…

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Guest: Jerry Goldsmith podcaster Clark Provence 1:10:49

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We conclude our series on Jerry Goldsmith's career, looking at the last decade of his work with Clark Provence. He is exceptional in his descriptions of the cues we play and gives several interesting behind the scenes stories on some of the scores. You will enjoy the conversation and certainly enjoy the music we play.…

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Building a Borderless Economy: How Itana is Creating Africa’s First Digital Special Economic Zone with Nkechi Oguchi 41:09

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Episode 184 with Nkechi Oguchi, Chief Marketing and Community Officer at Itana, Africa’s First Digital Special Economic Zone. As Chief Marketing and Community Officer, Nkechi is at the forefront of positioning Itana as the digital jurisdiction of choice for technology and service-based businesses operating in Africa. In this episode, Nkechi unpacks…

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Being James Bond: Joseph Darlington on 007's Skills and Legacy 48:21

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S3 E001: The 007 Files returns for its third season as Bill Koenig is joined by co-hosts Javi Trujillo and David Leigh for an engaging conversation with special guest Joseph Darlington — author of Being James Bond and host of the long-running podcast of the same name. Joseph talks about the newly revised Volume I of his book, what’s coming in Volum…

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Episode 276 - July Recap: Bond 26 to Be Penned by Steven Knight 17:13

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COMMENTARY -- 'Bond 26' (as I think we can safely call it) gets a writer in Steven Knight, '007 Road to a Million' gets a second season, I got to see 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' on the big screen, and you can still get into launch event of 'Being James Bond: Volume One - Second Edition!' You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | …

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Episode 205 - Legends of the Fall (1994) 1:15:50

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Also... James Bond gets a new director in Denis Villeneuve, Joe, Kyle, & Ray will discuss. Cinema has lost Lalo Schifrin and Michael Madsen; we’ll pay our respects...By Joe, Kyle, and Ray

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From Soil Sensors to Farm Analytics: Using Technology to Improve Soil Health and Food Security in Africa with Brian Bosire 37:12

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Episode 183 with Brian Bosire, CEO and Co-Founder of UjuziKilimo, a leading agri-tech company empowering Africa’s smallholder farmers through data science, IoT, and predictive analytics. Brian Bosire is on a mission to digitise Africa’s agricultural value chains by putting powerful, real-time insights in the hands of smallholder farmers. In this ep…

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A Billion-Tonne Vision: The Company Using Rocks to Remove Carbon and Boost African Agriculture with Sam Davies 41:16

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Episode 182 with Sam Davies, CEO and Co-Founder of Flux, a pioneering climate-tech company based in Nairobi that’s scaling Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) to remove carbon from the atmosphere and restore Africa’s soils. A former British Army reconnaissance officer, Sam transitioned from military leadership to climate entrepreneurship, driven by a pe…

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From Concept to Capital: Designing Smarter and Simpler Blended Finance Funds for Africa with Aly-Khan Jamal 41:09

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Episode 181 with Aly-Khan Jamal, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Lagos, and co-author of the landmark report Scaling Blended Finance: Practical Tools for Blended Finance Fund Design. Aly-Khan Jamal brings deep expertise in development finance, capital mobilisation, and impact investing to this conversation on how ble…

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Bridging Finance and Sustainability: How International Finance Can Support Sustainable Infrastructure in Africa with Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa 29:59

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Episode 180 with Dr Nyakatawa who is a multifaceted business consultant with more than 20 years’ experience working in financial services, specifically wealth management in large financial services companies in South Africa and across Africa. She joined Jersey Finance in 2021 and is responsible for market development in Africa, currently with a pri…

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Episode 204 - The Fifth Element (1997) 1:11:22

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Also... Should we be getting excited (or nervous) for Spaceballs: The Sequel? And, Jaws turned 50! The boys dive in the pay tribute!By Joe, Kyle, and Ray

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Episode 275 - 'Being James Bond: Volume One – Second Edition' is officially launching! 11:37

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COMMENTARY -- Being James Bond: Volume One – Second Edition is officially launching! After months of writing, revising, and reimagining, I’m thrilled to share that the second edition of my book Being James Bond is coming your way — now expanded, updated, and polished for a whole new generation of adventurers. You can find Being James Bond at… • Bei…

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How a South African Startup Is Giving Underserved Communities Access To Instant Emergency-Response Services with Warren Myers 29:11

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Episode 179 with Warren Myers, CEO and co-founder of AURA, a life-saving technology platform revolutionising emergency response in Africa and globally. Warren is on a mission to make safety accessible to all by building the world’s first global emergency response “clearing house” that instantly connects people in distress to the nearest vetted secu…

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Discussing Denis Villeneuve and Bond 26 1:03:27

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In this episode, we dive into our immediate reaction to Denis Villeneuve being confirmed as director for Bond 26—and how our views have shifted just three days later. We explore what Villeneuve might bring to James Bond, what this could mean for the tone of the next film, and take a closer look at the three young actors reportedly in the running fo…

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Goldsmith Odyssey podcast host Clark Provence 1:17:26

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Part 3 of our series on the music of Jerry Goldsmith welcomes one of the hosts of the Goldsmith Odyssey podcast Clark Provence. That podcast is the second program on film music he's hosted with the first being on WHIE radio in Georgia, where he was news director and station manager. We discuss Clark's favorite scores from 1985-1992 and get his opin…

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Episode 274 - Denis Villeneuve to Direct James Bond Film at Amazon! 13:34

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COMMENTARY -- Things are starting to happen! We’ve got a new director, and frankly I’m pretty excited! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjame…

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Africa’s Untapped Health Data: Inside the Mission to Transform Africa’s Health Data Economy with Estelle Dogbo 30:20

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Episode 178 with Estelle Dogbo, systems strategist, healthcare executive, and founder of BioVana Research. Estelle has spent her career at the intersection of biotechnology, digital health, and pharmaceutical development building adaptive health systems across African markets and beyond. From commercial leadership roles at Sanofi and Roche to co-fo…

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Mark Edlitz: Behind the Continuation Novels (S2 E012) 33:55

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Bill Koenig and Javi Trujillo are joined by writer and Bond expert Mark Edlitz, author of Keeping 007 Alive: Conversations with James Bond Continuation Authors (and other books), for an in-depth look at the world of continuation novels. They ask: what challenges do authors face when stepping into Ian Fleming’s shoes? What might Ian Fleming Publicat…

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The future of 007: Young readers, retro restorations, and First Light (S02E011 ) 32:33

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In this episode of The 007 Files, Javi Trujillo, Bill Koenig and David Leigh dive into a flurry of new Bond news. We begin with Ian Fleming Publications’ surprising pivot: a forthcoming book series featuring a retired James Bond teaching kids to be agents, aimed squarely at 8–12-year-olds. Is it a clever way to get children reading—or a misundersta…

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The Future of Fashion Is African: Building an Ethical Clothing Factory in Rural Kenya with Jo Maiden 38:19

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Episode 177 with Jo Maiden, founder and CEO of SOKO Kenya, a trailblazing ethical fashion manufacturer driving social and environmental impact from the heart of rural Kenya. Jo is a visionary entrepreneur transforming the global fashion landscape by proving that high-quality, sustainable production can thrive in Africa and uplift communities in the…

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Guest: Actress Jane Merrow 1:29:25

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Jane is a graduate of The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. In her career she has appeared in numerous Theater productions, TV and films. TV shows she guest starred in include The Saint, Mission Impossible, 6 Million Dollar Man, Magnum PI and many more. Her films include titles such as Hands of the Ripper, Diagnosis Murder and perhaps her most famous…

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Episode 203 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) 1:32:44

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Also: Joe, Kyle, & Ray discuss our favorite fictional cocktails from movies and TV. This should be interesting. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse16By Joe, Kyle, and Ray

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Episode 273 - May Recap! 19:45

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Some kickback to my take on the '007 First Light,’ great feedback from Scott’s ranking podcast, my ‘Capital Royale’ Memorial Day weekend, some time with David Zaritsky discussing the Bond Community, the 2024 Golden Bullet Awards, and remembering John Lennon, the founder of the Irish James Bond Fan Club. You can find Being James Bond at… • Being Jam…

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Episode 202 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) 1:16:06

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Also: We pay our respects to the great Joe Don Baker. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse16By Joe, Kyle, and Ray

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Episode 272 - '007 First Light' Trailer Released 6:58

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The '007 First Light' Announcement Trailer just dropped, and I've got one major observation! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • i…

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Jerry Goldsmith's film career up to 1985 w/ David Lichty 1:27:08

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We continue our review of Jerry Goldsmith's career with podcast co-host of the Goldsmith Odyssey, David Lichty. We explore cues from the 70s and 80s up to 1985. We also discuss other aspects of his career. If you are a fan of Goldsmith's or just a fan of film music, you're sure to enjoy this episode.…

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Education for Economic Resilience: What It Takes to Build Lasting Education Systems in Africa with Dr Samuel Kembou 41:47

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Episode 176 with Dr Samuel Kembou, Global Co-Lead for Learning and Evidence at the Jacobs Foundation, a Swiss-based philanthropy advancing the learning and development of children worldwide. With a presence in Africa for over 35 years, the Foundation is known for its long-term commitment to strengthening education systems through rigorous research,…

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S2E010 The Hook and the Eye: Raymond Benson on Felix Leiter and the 1950s 36:14

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In this episode, Javi Trujillo and Bill Koenig sit down with James Bond continuation author Raymond Benson for a lively, wide-ranging conversation. Best known for carrying the literary torch after John Gardner, Benson returns to the world of 007—this time through the eyes of Felix Leiter. They delve into The Hook and the Eye, Benson’s forthcoming n…

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Episode 201 - Reviewing Our Top 10 Films of All Time: Part II 1:21:27

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Yeah, there was no way to keep this to one episode! Joe, Kyle, and Ray finish up our Top 10 favorite films of all time! Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse16

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SHORT CUT: Discussing the New Trailer for Superman (2025) 5:39

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The Future of Farming: Using Tech, Finance, and Human Networks To Connect African Farmers to Global Markets with Desmond Koney 44:05

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Episode 175 with Desmond Koney, CEO and Founder of Complete Farmer, a Ghanaian agritech company which empowers African farmers to conduct their work in a much more sustainable and profitable way. Complete Farmer provides farmers with AI and data-driven technology to allow for "precision agriculture" so farmers can optimise their resources. The plat…

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Episode 200 - Reviewing Our Top 10 Films of All Time: Part I 1:02:19

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We get right to it! Joe, Kyle, and Ray review our Top 10 favorite films of all time! Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse16By Joe, Kyle, and Ray

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Generational Wealth: How African Families Are Navigating Wealth, Succession and Investment Across Africa with Faizal Bhana and Claire Machin 38:06

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Episode 174 with Faizal Bhana and Claire Machin, who are recognised voices in global finance and private wealth, working at the forefront of family governance, cross-border investment, and wealth structuring. Faizal serves as the director for the Middle East, Africa, and India at Jersey Finance, while Claire is the group director and head of privat…

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S2E009 From Casino Royale to James Gunn: Jeremy Duns discusses forgotten Bond history 53:39

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In this episode of The 007 Files, Bill Koenig and Javier Trujillo and David Leigh sit down with author and researcher Jeremy Duns to explore two little-known chapters in Bond lore. First, Jeremy delves into the early attempts to adapt Casino Royale for the screen, revealing the strange paths the story might have taken. Then, we discuss his recent r…