The 007 Files
The 007 Files podcast dives deep into the world of James Bond, blending expert analysis with casual conversation.
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What Kina Lillet Really Tasted Like ft. drinks expert David T Smith | The 007 Files S4E010 (opens the original)
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What did Kina Lillet really taste like, and how close can you get to the Vesper Ian Fleming described in Casino Royale? 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. That makes Bond’s orde
What August's Bond 26 Auditions Really Mean | The 007 Files S4E009 (opens the original)
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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. 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. 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
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