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Inventing Bond: Gadgets

Inventing Bond: Gadgets

FromPatented: History of Inventions


Inventing Bond: Gadgets

FromPatented: History of Inventions

ratings:
Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Apr 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dagger shoes, Lipstick gas grenade, Razor rimmed hat, Milk bottle Grenade…Prosthetic Nipple.We’re continuing our exploration of the inventions that have made Bond, James Bond. This time it’s gadgets, gadgets, gadgets.Dallas talks to Andre Millard, author of Equipping James Bond, about the role of inventions in the Bond books and films.And to Andrew Hammond, curator of the Spy Museum in Washington D.C., to hear about Bond-esque gadgets in the real world.Produced by Freddy Chick and Sophie Gee, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This podcast investigates the curious history of invention and innovation. Did Thomas Edison take credit for things he didn’t actually invent? What everyday items have surprising origins? And would man have ever got to the moon without… the bra? Each episode host Dallas Campbell dives into stories of flukey discoveries, erased individuals and merky marketing ploys with the help of experts, scientists and historians. Expect new episodes every Wednesday and Sunday. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.