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Host of the Bond and Banter podcast. Contributor to James Bond Radio. 007 fan, NY Mets & Giants fan, Beatles fan, Progressive / Left, Howard Stern fan
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Amazon Buyout Chat with
Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · 03/24/2025 · 1h 19m
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Bill Koenig of @thespycommand.bsky.social
and I discuss the latest Amazon buyout of the #JamesBond franchise on the latest episode of #BondAndBanter. The opening comedy sketch is a fun conversation with “MGW” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
and I discuss the latest Amazon buyout of the #JamesBond franchise on the latest episode of #BondAndBanter. The opening comedy sketch is a fun conversation with “MGW” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social has begun reviewing the 4K UHD releases of the #JamesBond films on his YouTube channel. There are a number of egregious errors that he brings to light, most notably involving the Atmos track on these discs missing dialogue & more. youtu.be/bygmmNCqqvI?...
Dr. No (1962) 4K UHD Review: Great new scan with frozen grain and HIDEOUS audio
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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August 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social has begun reviewing the 4K UHD releases of the #JamesBond films on his YouTube channel. There are a number of egregious errors that he brings to light, most notably involving the Atmos track on these discs missing dialogue & more. youtu.be/bygmmNCqqvI?...
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Some of the errors, deletions and sloppy work I’ve found so far in the terribly defective Atmos remixes of the Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs. These have hideous noise reduction levels, music replacements and crazy deletions. Do not ever listen to these botched things!!
June 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Some of the errors, deletions and sloppy work I’ve found so far in the terribly defective Atmos remixes of the Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs. These have hideous noise reduction levels, music replacements and crazy deletions. Do not ever listen to these botched things!!
One of the more obscure examples of Dr. No novel cover art explored during @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s review. youtu.be/bOA36k_Fdyc?...
June 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
One of the more obscure examples of Dr. No novel cover art explored during @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s review. youtu.be/bOA36k_Fdyc?...
If you’re a #JamesBond fan, you should check out @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s review of Ian Fleming’s Dr. No novel. In addition to his usual fascinating analysis, he offers some unique insights such as possible references in other Eon Bond films such as DAF & AVTAK. youtu.be/bOA36k_Fdyc?...
Dr. No (1958) by Ian Fleming: Re-read, Analysis and Overview
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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June 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
If you’re a #JamesBond fan, you should check out @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s review of Ian Fleming’s Dr. No novel. In addition to his usual fascinating analysis, he offers some unique insights such as possible references in other Eon Bond films such as DAF & AVTAK. youtu.be/bOA36k_Fdyc?...
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The recent CD release of "Goldfinger" from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social includes the mono single version of the title song. I go into detail about how we put it together for the release.
About That Mono Goldfinger Single
Last year, to honor the 60th anniversary of the release of the James Bond film "Goldfinger," La-La Land Records was asked to produce a new s...
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April 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The recent CD release of "Goldfinger" from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social includes the mono single version of the title song. I go into detail about how we put it together for the release.
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social reviews the much raved about 4K UHD release of The Searchers from The Warner Archive explaining why the release contains a number of problematic issues from poor grain management to over-processed audio. Essential viewing for film fans.
youtu.be/h8KKHoQojD0?...
youtu.be/h8KKHoQojD0?...
The Searchers (1956) 4K UHD and Blu-ray Review: Essential upgrade but crushingly disappointing
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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April 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social reviews the much raved about 4K UHD release of The Searchers from The Warner Archive explaining why the release contains a number of problematic issues from poor grain management to over-processed audio. Essential viewing for film fans.
youtu.be/h8KKHoQojD0?...
youtu.be/h8KKHoQojD0?...
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I had a blast recording this. We discussed the possibilities and likely elements used for the upcoming Warner Bros Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs.
OUT NOW: An ALL NEW episode of #BondAndBanter! @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social & I discuss the upcoming Connery 4K UHD set! Spencer tells us his concerns and hopes for this long awaited #PhysicalMedia release plus we check in on “Sean Connery” ! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Connery 4K UHD Set Announcement w/
Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · 04/02/2025 · 1h 46m
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April 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I had a blast recording this. We discussed the possibilities and likely elements used for the upcoming Warner Bros Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs.
OUT NOW: An ALL NEW episode of #BondAndBanter! @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social & I discuss the upcoming Connery 4K UHD set! Spencer tells us his concerns and hopes for this long awaited #PhysicalMedia release plus we check in on “Sean Connery” ! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Connery 4K UHD Set Announcement w/
Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · 04/02/2025 · 1h 46m
podcasts.apple.com
April 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
OUT NOW: An ALL NEW episode of #BondAndBanter! @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social & I discuss the upcoming Connery 4K UHD set! Spencer tells us his concerns and hopes for this long awaited #PhysicalMedia release plus we check in on “Sean Connery” ! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Watched The Conversation and Night Moves this weekend which made for a great Gene Hackman double feature. Compelling character studies by Hackman in each of these films. Both films share common themes exploring trust and paranoia in unique ways with Night Moves more of a neo-noir vibe.
#GeneHackMan
#GeneHackMan
March 30, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Watched The Conversation and Night Moves this weekend which made for a great Gene Hackman double feature. Compelling character studies by Hackman in each of these films. Both films share common themes exploring trust and paranoia in unique ways with Night Moves more of a neo-noir vibe.
#GeneHackMan
#GeneHackMan
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I made a new update video on the @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social DVD disc rot situation complete with what identifiers to look for. youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...
Warner Bros DVD Disc Rot 2025 update: What to look for and How to proceed!
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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March 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I made a new update video on the @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social DVD disc rot situation complete with what identifiers to look for. youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...
Lawrence Makoare will return as Mr. Kil in Avengers: Doomsday.
March 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Lawrence Makoare will return as Mr. Kil in Avengers: Doomsday.
Grace Jones will return as May Day in Avengers: Doomsday.
March 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Grace Jones will return as May Day in Avengers: Doomsday.
Bruce Glover & Putter Smith will return as Mr. Wint & Mr. Kidd in Avengers: Doomsday
March 27, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Bruce Glover & Putter Smith will return as Mr. Wint & Mr. Kidd in Avengers: Doomsday
Sayan Jantanarat will return as the old man who is still owed 20,000 baht in Avengers: Doomsday.
March 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Sayan Jantanarat will return as the old man who is still owed 20,000 baht in Avengers: Doomsday.
Sweeping Guy from Quantum of Solace will return as Sweeping Guy from Quantum of Solace in Avengers: Doomsday
March 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Sweeping Guy from Quantum of Solace will return as Sweeping Guy from Quantum of Solace in Avengers: Doomsday
Minnie Driver will return as Irina in Avengers: Doomsday
March 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Minnie Driver will return as Irina in Avengers: Doomsday
Joe Don Baker will return as both Brad Whitaker AND Jack Wade in Avengers: Doomsday.
March 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Joe Don Baker will return as both Brad Whitaker AND Jack Wade in Avengers: Doomsday.
Bill Koenig of @thespycommand.bsky.social
and I discuss the latest Amazon buyout of the #JamesBond franchise on the latest episode of #BondAndBanter. The opening comedy sketch is a fun conversation with “MGW” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
and I discuss the latest Amazon buyout of the #JamesBond franchise on the latest episode of #BondAndBanter. The opening comedy sketch is a fun conversation with “MGW” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Amazon Buyout Chat with
Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · 03/24/2025 · 1h 19m
podcasts.apple.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Bill Koenig of @thespycommand.bsky.social
and I discuss the latest Amazon buyout of the #JamesBond franchise on the latest episode of #BondAndBanter. The opening comedy sketch is a fun conversation with “MGW” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
and I discuss the latest Amazon buyout of the #JamesBond franchise on the latest episode of #BondAndBanter. The opening comedy sketch is a fun conversation with “MGW” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
If you care about #PhysicalMedia watch @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s latest update video on the Warner disc rot problem. If you haven’t seen his initial videos on this issue from a few years back before the issue got significant coverage, watch those too. youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...
Warner Bros DVD Disc Rot 2025 update: What to look for and How to proceed!
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
youtu.be
March 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
If you care about #PhysicalMedia watch @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s latest update video on the Warner disc rot problem. If you haven’t seen his initial videos on this issue from a few years back before the issue got significant coverage, watch those too. youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social returns with his Best Discs of 2024 Awards! Highlighting the very best in technical merits, supplemental features, packaging, and overall quality achievement, find out which Blu-ray’s & 4K UHDs were a cut above the rest! youtu.be/fsdXWyxFMTA?...
2024 Discs of the Year Awards Blu-Ray and 4K UHD
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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March 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social returns with his Best Discs of 2024 Awards! Highlighting the very best in technical merits, supplemental features, packaging, and overall quality achievement, find out which Blu-ray’s & 4K UHDs were a cut above the rest! youtu.be/fsdXWyxFMTA?...
Premiering at 7:30PM ET, Finally an awards show I’m excited about! @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social will be giving his “Damn Fool” Awards for the WORST #PhysicalMedia releases of 2024. Find out which releases are compromised and which are best to avoid. youtu.be/6VYtl948Hr4?...
The Damn Fool’s: Worst Physical Media Releases of 2024 aka the James Cameron and Paramount Show
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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March 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Premiering at 7:30PM ET, Finally an awards show I’m excited about! @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social will be giving his “Damn Fool” Awards for the WORST #PhysicalMedia releases of 2024. Find out which releases are compromised and which are best to avoid. youtu.be/6VYtl948Hr4?...
@stephthornback.bsky.social with an excellent article on the value of DEI. hornbackpartners.com/latest-news/...
DEI is Good Business, Period.
by Stephanie Tonnesen Hornback
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February 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
@stephthornback.bsky.social with an excellent article on the value of DEI. hornbackpartners.com/latest-news/...
With a new #Superman film out this year, now might be good time for @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social
to correct the glaring errors on the 4K release of the Christphopher Reeve films on their 2023 box set. @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social details all the issues with the set.
youtu.be/XdM4n0k3coo?...
to correct the glaring errors on the 4K release of the Christphopher Reeve films on their 2023 box set. @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social details all the issues with the set.
youtu.be/XdM4n0k3coo?...
Superman Collection 4K UHD: Buyer Beware
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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February 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
With a new #Superman film out this year, now might be good time for @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social
to correct the glaring errors on the 4K release of the Christphopher Reeve films on their 2023 box set. @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social details all the issues with the set.
youtu.be/XdM4n0k3coo?...
to correct the glaring errors on the 4K release of the Christphopher Reeve films on their 2023 box set. @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social details all the issues with the set.
youtu.be/XdM4n0k3coo?...
A thorough review and analysis of Ian Fleming’s From Russia with Love novel by @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social. Plus a look at all the cover art over the decades of the book’s publication. #JamesBond
For Valentine’s Day…I made a nearly two hour video analysis of Ian Fleming’s masterpiece FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE.
youtu.be/yztasMULQE0?...
youtu.be/yztasMULQE0?...
From Russia With Love (1957) by Ian Fleming: Literary James Bond re-read, review and analysis
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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February 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
A thorough review and analysis of Ian Fleming’s From Russia with Love novel by @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social. Plus a look at all the cover art over the decades of the book’s publication. #JamesBond
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social meticulously explains why @criterion.bsky.social’s 4K / Blu-ray Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid set egregiously dismisses the only cuts of the film Sam Peckinpah actually worked on in favor of a fan edit by Paul Seydor & the comprised theatrical cut.
youtu.be/MD5QTJxGTLI?...
youtu.be/MD5QTJxGTLI?...
Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid 4K UHD Blu-ray Review: Criterion turns its back on Director’s Vision
YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
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February 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social meticulously explains why @criterion.bsky.social’s 4K / Blu-ray Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid set egregiously dismisses the only cuts of the film Sam Peckinpah actually worked on in favor of a fan edit by Paul Seydor & the comprised theatrical cut.
youtu.be/MD5QTJxGTLI?...
youtu.be/MD5QTJxGTLI?...