Spies Like Us Podcast

The Bourne Supremacy (2004) Part Two

Continued discussion of the Bourne films.  Tod and Dave chew into the tradecraft of Supremacy, and discuss how the Bourne character represents doubt and amnesia in the American political psyche at large.  You won’t want to miss this one.  Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details. 

The Bourne Supremacy (2004) Part One

The Jason Bourne character changes the game and really sets a new tone for spy movies going forward into the new millennium.  Tod and Dave discuss the tradecraft of the Bourne films as well as their impact on spy films at large.    Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details.  

The Company Episode 2 (2007) Part Two

Fictional CIA agent Jack prepares to take part in the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961.  Historical (but dramatized) figures in Washington disagree on whether and how the US should proceed with the operation.  Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details.  

   

The Company Episode 2 (2007) Part One

We revisit the TNT miniseries and give its second episode a careful look.  Fictional CIA agent Jack takes part in the Hungarian Revolt of 1956 while historical (but dramatized) figures in Washington disagree on whether and how the US should become involved.  Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details.

The Good Shepherd (2006) Part Two

While still primarily standing in for James Angleton, Matt Damon’s character borrows key elements from other historical CIA figures as the film takes us through the dangerous game of counterintelligence and the failed invasion of Cuba in 1961.   Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details. 

The Good Shepherd (2006) Part One

Robert DeNiro’s brooding, tight-lipped exploration of the origins of the CIA stars Matt Damon as a stand-in for the infamous James Jesus Angleton.  We follow his recruitment from Yale’s Skull and Bones society and through his WWII espionage training.  Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details. 

Spies Like Us (1985) Part Two

Part 2 of 2.  Last week we discussed the many ways this spy comedy fails to deliver the laughs.  This week Tod and Dave dig into all the ways it also pretty much fails to be a spy movie.   Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details. 

Spies Like Us (1985) Part One with Yammering Lew

Part 1 of 2.  It’s another spy comedy!  Or at least it tries to be.  It’s one of the most profitable movies of 1985, but looking back now it is kind of hard to figure out why.  Friend of the show Yammering Lew joins us to try to solve the mystery.   Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details. 

Sneakers (1992) Part Two

Part 2 of 2.  Much beloved for its bright, snappy script and thoroughly enjoyable ensemble, Sneakers has stood the test of time as a spy film that can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone.  Let’s peek underneath the hood and see if the tradecraft holds up as well.  Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details.  

Sneakers (1992) Part One

Part 1 of 2.  Much beloved for its bright, snappy script and thoroughly enjoyable ensemble, Sneakers has stood the test of time as a spy film that can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone.  Let’s peek underneath the hood and see if the tradecraft holds up as well.  Music and SFX used under CCA license https://www.spieslikeus.net/attributions for details.