From Raddish with Lettuce

Laura and Charlotte are going on another mission with 007! They're covering Sean Connery's second film as the classic spy: From Russia With Love. They discuss Connery's Bond, his disappointing Bond girl, how well the film ages, and more. Laura explains why she thinks Tatiana Romanova is the worst Bond girl yet, and why she thinks the execution of Blofeld as a villain worked. Charlotte struggles with enjoying Bond's dated treatment of women, but appreciates the film's setup of many trademark Bond tropes. Together the girls highlight which gadgets they liked the most, which action scenes were the most thrilling, and which plot points slowed the film down. Does From Russia With Love set up this long franchise's most notable elements? Does the film's old-style pacing affect its storytelling abilities? And is helicopter tag the most James Bond thing to ever happen?

For Fun & Games, Laura and Charlotte decide to mix fandoms by playing a round of Sorting Hat. Is James a Gryffindor or a Slytherin? Comment to let us know what you think? They also take a Brainfall quiz to find out Which Type of Martini they are.

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets! On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, it's back to the MCU. Charlotte and Laura will be reviewing the first season of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Until then,

Arugulater!

The Lettuce Daylights - Show Nots

What do a Russian defector, opium, diamonds, and a cello have in common? The latest episode of The Lettuce Podcast! Laura and Charlotte go on another mission with 007. This time, they're teaming up with Timothy Dalton in his debut as James Bond, The Living Daylights. The girls try to make sense of the meandering plot, attempt to figure out who the real bad guy is, and lament the damage done to a million dollar musical instrument. Laura is less than thrilled with the MI6 representation in the film, but enjoys henchman Necros. Charlotte wishes Kara Milovy had more dimension, and enjoys the sex appeal of Rosika Miklos. Together the hosts applaud Timothy Dalton's performance as Bond, discuss a-ha's “The Living Daylights” intro song, share their favorite action sequences, and more! Why is Brad Whittaker trading arms money for opium and diamonds? Where can one buy a ghetto blaster? And what in Bond's name is this movie about? All these questions and more are answered (okay, maybe not) in this week's new episode of The Lettuce Podcast.

For Fun & Games, Laura and Charlotte get creative. First, they each describe what gadgets and functions their 007 spy car would have. They also play of a round of Dream Casting where they determine who should be the next 007, Bond Girl, villain, and henchman. Who do you should play James Bond after Daniel Craig is done? Tell us in a comment!

Looking to sip on something in honor of The Living Daylights? As always, a classic Martini (shaken, not stirred!) will get anyone in the 007 mood. If you're looking for something a little less strong, pop some bubbly and pour yourself a glass!

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!

  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte will be taking Laura back to everyone's favorite New England small town, Stars Hollow, for Season 4 of Gilmore Girls!

Until then,

Arugalator!

Goldenlettuce (James Bond) - Show Notes

The Lettuce Podcast is back on a mission with 007 himself, James Bond. On this week's episode, Laura and Charlotte chat about Pierce Brosnan's first film as the famous British spy, Goldeneye. They chat about all things Bond including the modernization of the franchise, wacky gadgets, ridiculous Bond Girl names, and more. Laura reveals why she thinks Brosnan has the look of Bond, but misses the mark on personality. Charlotte expresses appreciation for the intelligent and capable Bond Girl, Natalya. Together the girls discuss Tina Turner's performance of “Goldeneye”, the amazing Judi Dench's near 20 year run as M, and the movie's most iconic action sequence (Psst- it involves a TANK!). Does 1995's James Bond revival film hold up against the current 007 films? Which Goldeneye Bond gadgets inadvertently predicted the future of technology? And is Xenia Onatopp a satisfying henchwoman or just a sexy weirdo?

For the Fun & Games segment, Laura challenges Charlotte to a game of “Is This A Bond Girl?” where she is given a list of names and has to determine which are real characters from the 007 film franchise. Play along and tell us your results in the comments! The girls also dust off one of their favorite TLP games, Alphabet Sentence, which produces strange results. All this fun and more on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

This week's podtail was the only appropriate drink for James Bond: a martini!

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!

  
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On the next episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura will return to Stars Hollow for Season 3 of Gilmore Girls!

Until then,

Arugalator!