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SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast

Scott Hardy & Cam Smith
James Bond
Cold War
Spy Movies
World War II
Roger Moore
The Spy Who Loved Me
Goldeneye
Star Trek
Mission: Impossible
Thunderball
Tom Cruise
Hollywood
Spy Genre
John Le Carré
Sean Connery
Mission: Impossible II
Cinema
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
The In-Laws
Espionage

A weekly film podcast decoding classic spy cinema. Hosted by Agent Scott & Cam the Provocateur.

Featuring the likes of James Bond, Jason Bourne, Derek Flint, Austin Powers, Johnny English, George Smiley and Harry Palmer, plus all your favourite secret agent franchises including Mission: Impossible, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Kingsman, Spy Kids and many more...

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Latest Episodes

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Matthew Bradford from Spybrary, hurl stones at shatter-proof glass while decoding the 1964 Dirk Bogarde spy comedy Hot Enough for June.

Directed by Ralph Thomas. Starring Dirk Bogarde, Sylva Koscina, ... more

Agents Scott and Cam welcome actress, dancer and choreographer Trina Parks to the show to discuss playing the iconic henchwoman Thumper in 1971's Diamonds Are Forever. She also shares stories about working on The Blues Brothers, a Dean Martin TV spec... more

Agents Scott and Cam get swarmed by monkeys while tackling the 1983 Michael Caine spy thriller The Jigsaw Man.

Directed by Terence Young. Starring Michael Caine, Laurence Olivier, Susan George, Robert Powell, Charles Gray and Vladek Sheybal.

You ca... more

Agents Scott and Cam welcome actress Deborah Moore to the show to share stories about both her 007 father Sir Roger Moore and her appearance opposite Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day. She also discusses her work in Bullseye!, Chaplin, the Scottish W... more

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Recent Guests

Trina Parks
Actress, dancer, singer, choreographer known for Thumper in Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
Episode: Trina Parks on Diamonds Are Forever - SpyMaster Interview #133
Deborah Moore
Daughter of Sir Roger Moore, actress
Actor (Die Another Day, Bullseye)
Episode: Deborah Moore on Die Another Day + Bullseye! - SpyMaster Interview #132
Andrew Davis
Director of Chain Reaction, previously discussed Above the Law, The Fugitive
Director, Chain Reaction
Episode: Andrew Davis on Chain Reaction - SpyMaster Interview #131
Rob Hill
Creator of The Bad Movie Bible YouTube channel; has worked on a few spy-related films
The Bad Movie Bible
Episode: 244. Chain Reaction (1996) - Guest: Rob Hill from The Bad Movie Bible
Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Writer-Director of Traitor; producer, screenwriter, director
Traitor (film) / Don Cheadle collaboration
Episode: Jeffrey Nachmanoff on Traitor - SpyMaster Interview #130
Michel Arcand
Editor known for Tomorrow Never Dies, Art of War, The 6th Day
Editor
Episode: Michel Arcand on Tomorrow Never Dies - SpyMaster Interview #129
Shayla Miller
Creator/host of Sweet Time with Shayla & Chelsea
Sweet Time
Episode: 241. Brenda Starr (1989) - Guest: Shayla Miller from YouTube's Sweet Time
Rolf Saxon
Actor who played Donloe in Mission: Impossible and appeared in Tomorrow Never Dies
Episode: Rolf Saxon on Mission: Impossible + Tomorrow Never Dies - SpyMaster Interview #128
Jesse Alexander
Writer and producer with espionage dossier including Alias, Star Trek Discovery, and The Saint
Self/Industry
Episode: S13. 30 Years of Mission: Impossible: A Roundtable Celebration with Jesse Alexander & Griffin Schiller

Hosts

Agent Scott
Host of SpyHards; long-running presence with deep knowledge of spy cinema and production history.
Cam the Provocateur
Co-host with sharp contextual knowledge, known for introducing guests and guiding interviews with wit and critical perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 319 ratings
  • Very good

    Great show and great pairing - have been listening to this for nearly three years and am also steadily working back through the archive!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ngshdien
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Pure entertainment

    Absolutely love this podcast.

    Thoroughly enjoy all the content. If you are a fan of the James Bond films this will certainly fill the gap whilst we are waiting for a new Bond film

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sd0113
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Great show

    Good conversations with great guests. And some good recommendations too. Well worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ceejaydubbya
    Australia10 months ago
  • Two great hosts with one particularly great guest

    The goldeneye episode especially with Paul from Heavy Spoilers was a true treat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul from Heavy Spoilers
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • A must listen

    If you love spy movies, good chat, humour and great insights, then this is the podcast for you. So many episodes over the last 5 years and all at a constantly high standard. Plus a growing number of interviews with those involved in the films. Scott and Cam are always great to listen to and do their best at keeping the British end up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBVA007
    United Kingdom10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Interviews are consistently high-caliber and engaging for film fans.
Insightful hosts with strong guest selection and deep industry knowledge.
Shows variety from deep-dive reviews to behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

244. Chain Reaction (1996) - Guest: Rob Hill from The Bad Movie Bible
Q: Why do you think the film isn't as effective as The Fugitive despite similarities?
Because the execution of the premise and the script's zig-zag structure undermine the audience's ability to relate to the protagonists, making it feel more muddled than the cleaner, more relatable Fugitive.
244. Chain Reaction (1996) - Guest: Rob Hill from The Bad Movie Bible
Q: What stood out to you about the production and casting?
The pairing of Reeves and Weisz, the strong supporting turns by Morgan Freeman and Brian Cox, and the location work around Chicago gave it a grounded, tactile feel that elevated the film beyond typical mid-90s tech thrillers.
244. Chain Reaction (1996) - Guest: Rob Hill from The Bad Movie Bible
Q: Rob, what did you think of Chain Reaction for your first watch?
I really enjoyed it and found it to be a solid, entertaining late-90s thriller with strong practical effects and a memorable cast, even if the script is a bit of a mess in places.
Deborah Moore on Die Another Day + Bullseye! - SpyMaster Interview #132
Q: What was your experience working with Pierce Brosnan on Die Another Day?
Pierce was lovely, a good friend of her father, and she enjoyed talking with him, spending time in his trailer and sharing moments about the film.
Deborah Moore on Die Another Day + Bullseye! - SpyMaster Interview #132
Q: What was it like to be part of the Bond production officially?
It was lovely but nerve-wracking, since there was only one take for the line and she wanted to prove she could stand on her own merit beyond her father's connection.

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Spy-focused film discussions and in-depth interviews with seasoned creators, actors, and industry figures drive conversations around classic and contemporary espionage cinema. Episodes frequently analyze how franchises, directors, and stunt work shaped the spy genre, with standout rounds of guest insights from filmmakers, actors, composers, and writers. The show blends deep historical context with accessible banter, delivering thoughtful reviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and broad genre coverage that appeals to cinephiles and industry professionals alike. A notable strength is the caliber and variety of guests, which often unlocks fresh perspectives on canonical titles and overlooked gems alike.

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Recent guests on SpyHards include:

1. Trina Parks
2. Deborah Moore
3. Andrew Davis
4. Rob Hill
5. Jeffrey Nachmanoff
6. Michel Arcand
7. Shayla Miller
8. Rolf Saxon

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