Being James Bond

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Episode 063 - Top 5 James Bond Theme Songs Jun 24, 2013

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CINEMATIC 007 -- Head of Section offers up his personal top five Bond songs. These are only opinions, and are definitely going to reflect my personal bias. As most of these are the songs I grew up with, they tend to choose songs from my own era. Please don't hold it against me Shirley Bassey fans.

Episode 062 - The Sazerac Jun 10, 2013

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THE GOOD LIFE -- Tracking a gangster in the Big Easy, Bond enters a bar called Fillet of Soul with his CIA counterpart, Felix Leiter, and asks for "bourbon, no ice." Leiter changes the order, requesting two Sazeracs. "Where's your sense of adventure?" he asks Bond. "This is New Orleans. Relax!"

Episode 061 - 12 Essential Home Bar Tools May 28, 2013

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THE GOOD LIFE -- Few things can bring the James Bond lifestyle into your home like having a respectable home bar, and being able to create and serve cocktails to suit the setting and mood. In order to transform your amateur setup into a professional level home bar, you'll need a few good bar tools.

Episode 060 - The Rum Collins May 27, 2013

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THE GOOD LIFE -- When James Bond travels to The Bahamas, he drops in on the ocean front estate of the sinister Emilio Largo, who offers Bond an afternoon of skeet shooting, a grand tour of his sharkfilled saltwater pool, and a refreshing Rum Collins, the essential balance of sour and sweet, and regarded by many as the perfect cocktail.

Episode 059 - How do you feel, Mr. Bond? May 13, 2013

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INNER 007 -- If you're feeling bored and lazy there's only one thing to do – kick yourself out of it! James Bond lives like a playboy, yet still performs like a warrior. But while Bond may be able to stay in shape on champagne and caviar, but the rest of us are going to have to work at it.

Episode 058 - Staying Motivated Dec 31, 2012

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INNER 007 -- To really stay motivated, you need to find what drives you personally. What will be your motivation? The first is obvious; Being James Bond. That's why we're all here, right? To truly live like James Bond and do all the things Bond does, we'll have to be in good physical shape.

Episode 057 - The Being James Bond Holiday Gift List Dec 03, 2012

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It's that wonderful time of year when you ultimately say to yourself, "I wish my family and friends knew what I REALLY wanted this year!" Whether you're in the mood to be a fan, or to be the MAN, these gifts will be welcome in any Bond fan's stocking. Happy Holidays!

Episode 056 - Discussing 'Skyfall' Nov 19, 2012

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CINEMATIC 007 -- "One equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." At long last, Scott rejoins Head of Section with a long awaited episode of Being James Bond, the review of Skyfall!

Episode 055 - The Mint Julep Nov 09, 2012

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THE GOOD LIFE -- "I believe that the bourbon and branch water is rather splendid here." While relaxing on the front porch of his home on Auric Stud, his Kentucky horse ranch, Auric Goldfinger offers James Bond a Mint Julep, commenting that the drink is "traditional, but satisfying."

Episode 054 - James Bond, The Pilot? Sep 17, 2012

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MAN OF ACTION -- Ian's Fleming's gentleman secret agent did not know how to fly an airplane, but the cinematic incarnation of James Bond is definitely a pilot. Though, it took many years before Bond's piloting skills became apparent.

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