"The distance between insanity and genius is measured by success" - Elliot Carver, Tomorrow Never Dies.

What would 007 be without a deliciously evil arch-villain with a world-threatening plot in need of foiling? Bond villains tend to be ugly inside and out, cruel, power hungry megalomaniacs that take the form of whatever the times deem most unworthy.

In this episode we look at what identifies a villain as being so darn evil, and the problems that result from painting with such a wide brush. Finally, we wonder if there are any real-life Bond villains among us among the tech barons, dictators, and media magnates that kind of (definitely) fit the bill.

Produced by: Luke "Hollywood" Higginson

Theme Music: Dr. Jordan Bimm

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