SpyHards Live: "Our Man Bashir" & Spycraft in Deep Space Nine with Ira Steven Behr, Ronald D. Moore & Robert Hewitt Wolfe

SpyHards Live: "Our Man Bashir" & Spycraft in Deep Space Nine with Ira Steven Behr, Ronald D. Moore & Robert Hewitt Wolfe

Author: Scott Hardy & Cam Smith August 27, 2024 Duration: 1:15:38

Agents Scott and Cam beam down to the 2024 Trek to Vegas convention and decode the classic Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode Our Man Bashir. Joined by DS9 showrunner Ira Steven Behr, writer Ronald D. Moore and co-producer Robert Hewitt Wolfe, the hosts explore how this 60s spy genre love letter came to be.

Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Starring Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell, Colm Meaney, Armin Shimerman, Alexander Siddig, Nana Visitor and Andrew Robinson.

*SpyHards wish to thank our friends at Inglorious Treksperts, who produced all four days of programming on the Treksperts Stage at Creation's Trek to Vegas convention, for making this possible.

*We'd also like to sincerely thank Ira Steven Behr, Ronald D. Moore and Robert Hewitt Wolfe for their invaluable participation.

*If you're a Star Trek fan don't miss Inglorious Treksperts every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts, and new episodes now available on YouTube at inglorious treksperts. You can also follow the show on all major social channels at inglorioustrek and inglorioustreksperts

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast
Podcast Episodes
195. Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:15
Agents Scott and Cam beam from a nightclub to a garbage scow with Michelle Yeoh while decoding the 2025 sci-fi spy action film Star Trek: Section 31. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi. Starring Michelle Yeoh, Omari Hardwick…
Tom Wood on The Fugitive + U.S. Marshals - SpyMaster Interview #91 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:58
Agents Scott and Cam welcome actor Tom Wood to the show to reveal the secrets behind playing Newman in 1993's The Fugitive and its 1998 sequel U.S. Marshals. He also shares stories about working on Under Siege and Ulee's…
193. Avalanche Express (1979) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:27
Agents Scott and Cam barrel through snowy Europe on a train with Lee Marvin and Robert Shaw while tackling the 1979 spy action movie Avalanche Express. Directed by Mark Robson. Starring Lee Marvin, Robert Shaw, Linda Eva…
S10. The 2024 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:39
Agents Scott and Cam toast to Tartu while reminiscing about the most memorable movies, moments and more from their 2024 podcasting year. They also play classified voicemails from SpyHards listeners revealing their favour…
192. My Spy: The Eternal City (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:28
Agents Scott and Cam get pelted with parakeets while tackling the 2024 Dave Bautista comedy sequel My Spy: The Eternal City. Directed by Peter Segal. Starring Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal, Flula Borg, Ken…