THE BOURNE IDENTITY – The Spy Movie Game Changer
Join Dan and Tom decode THE BOURNE IDENTITY, the 2002 Matt Damon spy movie that rewrote the rules and changed James Bond forever. Listen to hear what changed.
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The Sound of Bond and Bourne – with Oscar Winner Per Hallberg
Join Dan and Tom as Oscar-winner Per Hallberg reveals the secrets of the sound of Bond and Bourne. Per was the sound editor behind SKYFALL, SPECTRE, and THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, and more.
I WAS A SPY (1933): The Incredible True Story Behind the Spy Movie
Join Dan and Tom as they decode I WAS A SPY, the 1933 spy movie starring Madeleine Carroll. It is the true story of a nurse who spied behind enemy lines.
SPIES ON SCREEN: What 120 Years of Spy Movies Reveal — with Paul Burke
Join Dan and Tom with spy movie historian Paul Burke to trace 120 years of spies on screen: honey traps and the fears each decade reveals.
HOW TO SPOT A SPY — The Surveillance Secrets Hidden in Spy Movies
Join Dan and Tom as they reveal how to spot a spy like a real operative, using Bourne, Bond and Hitchcock to decode the surveillance secrets in spy movies.
The Secret Voices of James Bond Movies
Join Dan and Tom as they uncover the Secret Voices of James Bond movies. Meet the uncredited performers behind Honey Ryder, Goldfinger, Blofeld and more.
DARK JOURNEY The Forgotten Vivien Leigh Spy Thriller
Join Dan and Tom as they decode DARK JOURNEY, the forgotten 1937 spy movie starring Vivien Leigh and Conrad Veidt – Double agents, secret codes, and romance.
20 Things You Missed in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
Join Dan and Tom for 20 Things You Missed in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER: hidden clues, wild stunts, and sly callbacks in this classic movie, uncovered scene by scene.
James Bond Has No Idea What Is Going On
Dan and Tom discover that James Bond has no idea what is going on in most of his own movies, yet Bond succeeds. How does he do it? Find out in this episode.
Were the James Bond Villains Actually Right?
Dan and Tom put the top James Bond Villains on trial to see if their evil plans actually made sense. Are these James Bond Villains actually right?
Ken Adam James Bond Villain Lairs: The Hidden Geometry of Evil Decoded
Ken Adam James Bond Villain Lairs: discover the hidden geometry behind classic movie villain sets, from Fort Knox to Blofeld’s volcano lair.
Hitchcock Blueprint James Bond: The 39 Steps to Bond
Dan and Tom discover the Hitchcock blueprint James Bond used to build 007’s spy movie DNA, from Hannay to Bond.
LA FEMME NIKITA – DECODED!
Go inside LA FEMME NIKITA (1990) as Dan and Tom decode Luc Besson’s genre-defining thriller, its impact on assassin movies, and its iconic restaurant scene.
How America Tried To Create Its Own James Bond – with Alan J Porter
Was there a real American James Bond? Alan J Porter joins Dan & Tom to help answer this question: Who were the Hollywood spies who tried to rival 007?
THE SILENCERS Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1966 spy spoof THE SILENCERS. We decode Dean Martin, Matt Helm vs Bond, gadgets, music, and behind-the-scenes trivia.
The Genius of Ken Adam — Decoded! with Sir Christopher Frayling
Sir Christopher Frayling joins Dan and Tom to decode the secret life and legendary movie sets of James Bond designer Ken Adam.
IN LIKE FLINT – Decoded!
IN LIKE FLINT gets decoded! Dan and Tom break down the 1967 spy spoof sequel, its cast, its critics, and the movies that shaped it. Is it worth a watch?
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT – Decoded! (1940): Hitchcock’s Other Spy Masterpiece
Hitchcock’s FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT hid wartime secrets in plain sight. Dan and Tom decode the clues most viewers miss in this 1940 spy classic.
Why Modern Audiences Need a Broken James Bond
Fleming’s Broken James Bond — tired, lonely, and emotionally damaged — may be the version modern audiences need most. Here’s why Book Bond beats Movie Bond.
Summer Camp(y) for Spy Movies – the 6 Best to Watch 2026
Summer Camp(y) is in session! Dan & Tom rank the 6 best campy spy movies to watch in 2026 — from THE SILENCERS to SPY. Pack your bags and hit play.
OUR MAN FLINT Decoded!
Dan and Tom decode the 1966 movie OUR MAN FLINT. James Coburn, Jerry Goldsmith, Bond spoofs, vaudeville roots, Austin Powers’ DNA, and more!
The Invisible Scene That Explains the Whole Spy Movie
Dan and Tom uncover The Invisible Scene in spy movies — the quiet moment that explains everything in CASINO ROYALE, SKYFALL, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, and more!
James Bond Posters of the 1980s – Decoded!
Join Dan, Tom, and Mike Reyes as they decode the hidden symbols in James Bond Posters of the 1980s — power shifts, secret clues & villain dominance.
James Bond’s Real Superpower – Situational Intelligence
James Bond’s Real Superpower isn’t what most people think. Everyone remembers the gadgets — the Aston Martin, the exploding pen, the watch. But Bond’s true edge is something far more powerful. In this episode, Dan and Tom of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies break down James Bond’s situational intelligence — and why it matters…
IN THE GREY – No Spoilers First Look!
IN THE GREY reviewed — no spoilers! Dan & Tom break down Guy Ritchie’s new spy-action movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal & Henry Cavill. Is it worth your time?
Why James Bond Could Fail!
Why James Bond could fail has never been more urgent. Dan & Tom break down 6 identity threats facing 007 under Amazon’s control — and how Bond survives.
CASINO ROYALE (1954) – Decoded!
The first James Bond on screen: CASINO ROYALE (1954) Decoded! Barry Nelson, Peter Lorre, live TV, baccarat. Dan and Tom discuss -was it genius or chaos?
10 More Classic Non-James Bond Spy Movies You Must See
Dan and Tom explore 10 more classic non-James Bond spy movies — from The Spy in Black to North by Northwest. Essential pre-Bond viewing for every spy movie fan.
20 Things You Missed in ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE
Dan and Tom discover hidden secrets, goofs & Easter eggs in 20 Things You Missed in ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE. Essential listening for every Bond fan!
CLOAK AND DAGGER Decoded: The Most Realistic Spy Movie of the 1940s?
Dan and Tom decode CLOAK AND DAGGER. The 1946 Gary Cooper, Fritz Lang, and the WWII spy thriller that was brutally real — before Bond made espionage glamorous.
