You Only Live Twice: The Most Parodied Bond Ever | James Bond 007 Retrospective

In this edition, we look back at the legacy of the most parodied Bond film of all - You Only Live Twice. Unpacking its iconic volcano lairs, Ken Adam set design, and Donald Pleasence’s unforgettable take on Blofeld. Along the way, they dive into Bond 26 Casting Discussions - should Brosnan return for one last go? Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerdsThundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerdsCHAPTER POINTS:(00:00) Intro & Multiverse / Fandom Canon Rant(05:27) Should Brosnan Return for Bond 26(21:25) You Only Live Twice: Deep-Dive Begins(22:36) The Most Parodied Bond of All?(28:17) Film Score & Gunbarrel Oddities (32:05) Plot Pacing, Cringe Moments & Dollar Store Fiona Volpe(59:43) Bond & Blofeld Face-to-Face at Last(01:05:44) You Only Live Twice: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings(01:16:17) James Bond Will Return In: On Her Majesty's Secret Service #JamesBond #007 #YouOnlyLiveTwice #SeanConnery #007Podcast #FilmPodcast #Spectre