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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
Cinema
Sean Connery
Mission: Impossible II
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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Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Shayla Miller from YouTube's Sweet Time, debate who wears an eyepatch best while taking on the 1989 Brooke Shields & Timothy Dalton comic strip adaptation Brenda Starr!

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Agents Scott and Cam rack up frequent flyer miles bouncing between London and Dubai while tackling Amazon's TV series spin-off spy film Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War!

Directed by Andrew Bernstein. Starring John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Sienna ... more

Agents Scott and Cam welcome actor Rolf Saxon to the show to talk about the journey of his character Donloe from Mission: Impossible to The Final Reckoning. He also shares stories about working on Tomorrow Never Dies, Saving Private Ryan, Curse of th... more

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives Jesse Alexander, TV writer, producer & showrunner, and Griffin Schiller from the FilmSpeak YouTube channel, perform close up magic with floppy disks while discussing the impact and legacy of Tom Cruis... more

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Recent Guests

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
Calvin Dyson
James Bond YouTuber, Hitchcock aficionado
YouTube channel Calvin Dyson
Episode: 239. Topaz - Guest: Calvin Dyson, YouTube James Bond Expert
Paul Weston
Legendary stuntman and author
Stunts and Film
Episode: Paul Weston on James Bond, Spies Like Us + Top Secret - SpyMaster Interview #127
Grant Kirkhope
Video game composer for GoldenEye 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, etc.
Rare (historical)
Episode: Grant Kirkhope on GoldenEye 007 - SpyMaster Interview #126
David Zucker
Co-director and co-writer of Top Secret, director of Airplane and The Naked Gun
David Zucker Productions
Episode: David Zucker on Top Secret! - SpyMaster Interview #125
Emma Logsdon
Editor and YouTube creator, Val Kilmer expert
Self-employed / editor on YouTube
Episode: 236. Top Secret! (1984) - Guest: Emma Logsdon, YouTuber and Editor
Jens Hultén
Actor who played the Bone Doctor in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and a goon in Skyfall
Actor (Sweden)
Episode: Jens Hultén on Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation + Skyfall - SpyMaster Interview #124
Paul Tweddle
Host of Heavy Spoilers YouTube channel
Heavy Spoilers
Episode: 235. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) - Guest: Paul Tweddle from Heavy Spoilers

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 317 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ceejaydubbya
    Australia8 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 Kingdom8 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 Kingdom8 months ago

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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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Rolf Saxon on Mission: Impossible + Tomorrow Never Dies - SpyMaster Interview #128
Q: What was it like returning to a beloved character after decades, and how did the experience with the crew and co-stars influence the later projects?
The decision to bring Donloe back was framed as a positive transformation; the collaboration with Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise created a sense of continuity across two generations of filmmakers, and the experience highlighted a human, relational core amid high-octane action.
Rolf Saxon on Mission: Impossible + Tomorrow Never Dies - SpyMaster Interview #128
Q: Was there room to improvise or change lines in Brian De Palma's 1996 film, and how did that dynamic feel on set?
There was significant room for improvisation, and the improvised bathroom scene and other moments were shot over a couple of days; De Palma encouraged spontaneity and then sometimes adjusted the plot to fit those ideas.
Rolf Saxon on Mission: Impossible + Tomorrow Never Dies - SpyMaster Interview #128
Q: What point did you get a chance to have a chat with Tom Cruise during the 8th Mission: Impossible, and what did you discuss?
I asked what they wanted from the character and how he saw Donloe, and we worked through ideas collaboratively, with Tom and McHugh valuing actor input and keeping the process very fluid.
Paul Weston on James Bond, Spies Like Us + Top Secret - SpyMaster Interview #127
Q: What was the biggest challenge coordinating stunts in Living Daylights?
The opening sequence required selling Timothy Dalton as Bond within four minutes, so every stunt had to be precisely timed and safely executed, with strong doubles and well-planned action.
Grant Kirkhope on GoldenEye 007 - SpyMaster Interview #126
Q: Did the team envision GoldenEye's lasting legacy at the time?
No; the game shipped with bugs and a slow burn, and the team didn't anticipate it becoming a cultural landmark or inspiring future games in the way it did.

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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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4. Paul Weston
5. Grant Kirkhope
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