Irka Bochenko on Moonraker - SpyMaster Interview #115

Irka Bochenko on Moonraker - SpyMaster Interview #115

Author: Scott Hardy & Cam Smith December 12, 2025 Duration: 48:07

Agents Scott and Cam welcome actress and musician Irka Bochenko to the show to reveal top secret intel about playing Drax's Blonde Beauty in Moonraker. She also shares stories about collaborating with Roger Moore on a Bond tribute song and more!


You can watch Irka's 007 tribute music videos Love You Forever Mr. Bond and Happy Birthday Mr. Bond on her YouTube channel. You can also check out her fashion lines on her website.


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SpyHards presents: Spies on Screen at Riverside Studios, LondonCam and Scott welcome actor Martine Beswick to discuss her role in the iconic 007 franchise, following an anniversary screening of the Sean Connery-starring Bond adventure THUNDERBALL. Saturday, December 13th 2025. Book tickets here: https://bit.ly/spiesonscreen


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Every week, Scott Hardy and Cam Smith-operating under the aliases Agent Scott and Cam the Provocateur-dive deep into the shadowy world of espionage cinema on their show, SpyHards-A Spy Movie Podcast. This isn't just a surface-level review; they decode the tradecraft, the tropes, and the timeless appeal of classic spy films. You'll hear them analyze everything from the gritty realism of George Smiley and Jason Bourne to the over-the-top gadgetry of Derek Flint and the comedic antics of Austin Powers and Johnny English. The conversation spans legendary franchises like James Bond and Mission: Impossible to cult favorites such as Kingsman, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and even Spy Kids. A running thread through this podcast is the quest to determine which films earn a spot on their prestigious N.O.C. List, essentially cementing their legacy within the spy genre canon. Blending film criticism with historical context and a genuine fan's enthusiasm, each episode feels like a debriefing with two friends who know far too much about secret agents. It’s a weekly mission for anyone who’s ever wondered about the cultural impact of a perfectly shaken martini or the mechanics of a hidden tape recorder.
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