The Ian Fleming Foundation, founded more than 30 years ago, is evolving. It's still known for its collection of vehicles and props that have appeared in James Bond films. The foundation is involved in other activities, including scholarships. The group also is dedicated to keeping the memory of Ian Fleming alive.

Alan J. Porter, the foundation president, chats with the hosts of The 007 Files, sharing insights into the meticulous restoration of Bond vehicles and how these efforts support the Foundation's goals. Discover the strategic growth plans and community engagement initiatives that are helping the Foundation adapt to changes in the Bond franchise. Learn how the legacy of Ian Fleming continues to influence modern culture and open doors for new generations.

Watch a brief video tour of some of the foundation's vehicle collection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8EO66CtKJ8

Where to find us

Alan J. Porter

https://alanjporter.wordpress.com/

The Ian Fleming Foundation

https://ianflemingfoundation.org/

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 2nd April 2026.

In this episode, 007GB president Mark Wooldridge joins us to explore the world of James Bond fandom — from the unique role Britain plays in Bond culture to the global community that surrounds it.

We discuss the origins and growth of the 007GB fan club, rare Bond memorabilia and collectibles, and the ongoing appeal of the franchise across generations. The conversation also covers Bond music, brand partnerships like Omega, and what the current state of development means for Bond 26.

If you’re interested in the deeper ecosystem around James Bond — beyond the films themselves — this episode offers a clear, informed perspective.

Where to find us

Mark Wooldridge

https://www.youtube.com/@ViewsFromMark

007GB

https://007gb.co.uk

Bill Koenig

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Javi Trujillo
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theDavid Leigh

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Recorded in the USA, UK and Spain on 24th March 2026.

What does Amazon’s control of James Bond really mean for the future of 007?

In this episode of The 007 Files, hosts Bill Koenig and David Leigh are joined by Fangoria editor-in-chief Phil Nobile Jr. to explore the hopes and fears surrounding the Amazon era of the James Bond franchise — and what the shift from family stewardship to corporate ownership could mean for cinema’s most enduring spy series.

Phil reflects on an article he wrote in July 2017 suggesting that the Broccoli family might one day sell the franchise after one more film — remarkably prescient as it turns out.

The conversation examines both the risks and the opportunities facing 007. While many fans fear increased corporate interference and the direction Amazon's Bond might take, another possibility emerges: that 007 may represent only a tiny part of Amazon’s vast business, potentially allowing filmmakers greater creative freedom rather than less.

A major theme of the discussion is modern villainy. Phil argues that the real threat posed by artificial intelligence is not science-fiction imagery or killer robots, but something far more human — power, influence, and economic manipulation driven by powerful tech interests. In that sense, AI may offer fertile ground for a contemporary Bond story rooted in present-day anxieties rather than Cold War nostalgia.

Together, the discussion looks at where Bond stands now, what might change in the years ahead, and what fans should realistically hope for — or worry about — as 007 enters its next chapter.

Where to find us

Phil Nobile Jr.

https://bsky.app/profile/philnobilejr.bsky.social

Bill Koenig

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

David Leigh

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Recorded in the USA and Spain on 10th February 2026.