Being James Bond: Joseph Darlington on 007's Skills and Legacy
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