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 Volume II, and how his approach to writing, podcasting, and developing Bond-style skills has evolved since launching the show in 2006.

The discussion covers the concept of Being James Bond, the process of updating Volume I, how the upcoming book expands into wine, food, and travel, and reflections on the “London Trilogy” (Skyfall, SPECTRE, No Time to Die). Joseph also shares his thoughts on the franchise’s future under Amazon, how Bond’s appeal has shifted over time, and the changing shape of the fan community in a post-pandemic world.

Where to find us

Joseph Darlington

https://www.youtube.com/@Beingjamesbond

Bill Koenig

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Javi Trujillo

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

David Leigh

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com/⁠

Recorded in the USA and Spain on 30th July 2025

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 for 007.

Plus, we discuss the rumoured 2028 release date and what that means for Bond fans waiting for the next chapter in the series.

Recorded in the USA and Spain on 28th June 2025.

Where to find us

Bill Koenig

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Javi Trujillo

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

David Leigh

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com/⁠

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 Publications' current strategy tell us about the direction of the literary Bond? And who stands out as the most successful continuation author so far?

Mark also shares his thoughts on the future of Bond in print — and when we might next see a traditional, mid-30s 007 back on a mission. Will it be a period piece, or brought into the modern day?

Recorded in the USA on 17th June 2025.

Where to find us

Mark Edlitz

http://www.markedlitz.com/

Bill Koenig

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Javi Trujillo

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠