Sam Rogers

Brand & Marketing Executive | Content Creator | Writer | Video Editor

United Kingdom

Writer, editor, and content creator with 15+ years’ experience of producing original, insightful material for a diverse range of platforms including YouTube, radio, podcasts, and more. Currently employed as a Brand and Marketing Executive for an international education company, recent examples of my personal journalistic practice can be found on 'Licence to Queer' and 'Get Your Comic On'.

In addition, I have made numerous guest appearances on the 'Really, 007!' and 'Spyhards' podcasts, providing my own opinions on the many LGBTQ+ elements of the famous film series, while conducting original interviews with film alumni such as Irka Bochenko and Sébastian Foucan. This has also extended to interviews with authors such as Alyse Knorr and composers such as Jeff Tymoschuk.

My contributions to 'Spyhards' have also extended to video editing support, assisting in the production of their showcase interview features with industry professionals such as Colin Salmon, Denise Richards, Joseph Millson, stunt performer Nicky Naudé, and the film director John Glen.

I am always on the lookout for freelance writing, editing, and podcast-based assignments. Please feel free to contact me via social media or email me at [email protected].

Portfolio
Spotify
05/10/2026
#8 First Light Reaction REACTION! Plus Hurricane Room first peek and more!

FAR UP! FAR OUT! FAR MORE! Bond Again is back back back and we are discussing an veritable mountain of news about First Light, literary Bond and new music too – plus some customary Bond 26 horizon-scanning, of course. In our reviews section we have a FIRST PEEK review of Kim Sherwood’s Hurricane Room; not one, not two, but – count them – THREE Bond music releases on actual physical media; and a SURPRISE on-air review that sends us out with a fizzle….

YouTube
12/02/2025
A BUG'S LIFE (1998) REVIEW - THE PIXAR RETROSPECTIVE - Cinema Savvy

'I'm a beautiful butterfly!' We continue The Pixar Retrospective with their sophomore film, A Bug's Life! George is joined by Paul Klein and Sam Rogers as they deep dive into the (somehow) sequel-less childhood classic, their memories with it and much more... The Pixar Retrospective is the latest series from Cinema Savvy as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story alongside a build up to the fifth film with weekly reviews!

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12/30/2025
#7 Lenny Kravitz comes our way! Plus Die Another Day, Pam Bouvier Forever, Festive Bond, and more!

Merry Christmas! This week on the Bond Again podcast we discuss the latest First Light news, ponder the alternate reality shows we could have had if not for Road to a Million, take a first look at the new Ian Fleming Publications book club, and we remember Lee Tamahori, director of Die Another Day. In our reviews section we digest Calvin Dyson’s mammoth Die Another Day review, call for the return of one Pam Bouvier, and give credit where it’s due for some inspired 007 marketing. Plus, we...

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11/05/2025
#6 Not 007 without his piece?! Plus book news, Q the Music report-back, and more!

This week on the Bond Again podcast we talk about the Amazon 'gun controversy' (don't make us call it Gungate), we're getting excited about a slew of Bond book news, and Sam coins a new merchandise segment: Q'sVC. Then in our reviews section we report back from the brilliant Q the Music all-dayer in the West End, Bond is back on the big screen for GoldenEye, and we pass comment on *that* No Time To Die alternate ending... We also take another listener question. Keep them coming! If...

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10/09/2025
#5 First Light Gameplay, Bond Casting, Thunderball Soundtrack, FYEO and more!

This week on the Bond Again podcast we talk James Bond casting suggestions, GoldenEye's 20th anniversary, Bond book news, First Light gameplay, and we wave goodbye to Danjaq <3 Then in our reviews section we unwrap the brand new Thunderball soundtrack reissue from La-La Land Records, reassess For Your Eyes Only, and fill listeners in on a recent not-so-Bondian evening out..! We also take another listener question. Keep them coming! If you're enjoying the show reach out to us on...

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08/31/2025
#4 Road to a Million, the Unofficials Strike Back, Bondspotting at Pride and more!

This week on the Bond Again podcast we dig into the new release everyone is talking about, 007: Road to a Million. Plus, Craig returns with his list-in-progress of seedy-or-shiny Bond films... We also cover IO Interactive's appearance at Gamescom 2025, and pay tribute to 007 logo creator Joe Caroff. In our reviews section we revisit both Never Say Never Again and Casino Royale (1967) - we swear we didn't plan it that way! - discuss Bondspotting at Pride, and survey some recent examples...

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08/10/2025
#3 Steven Knight, Billy's Bond Art, JW Pepper, 007: Road to a Million, Goldfinger LP and more!

This week on the Bond Again podcast we digest the news that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will be the Bond 26 screenwriter, and speak to Billy Robertson of Billy's Bond Art about his journey through fan art. In packed news section we discuss, among other things, the new series of 007: Road to a Million, the third installment in Kim Sherwood's Double-O trilogy, Raymond Benson on Leiter, and whether Barbara Broccoli's endorsement is still going to matter in the new era. THEN in our...

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07/13/2025
#2 New Director, OHMSS, Q the Music, A View To A Kill and more!

This week on the Bond Again podcast we reflect on the announcement of Denis Villeneuve as the director for Bond 26. PLUS we discuss the La-La Land Records OHMSS soundtrack release and the continued expansion of the literary 'Bondiverse' with M.W. Craven's forthcoming James Bond children's books. THEN in our reviews section we chat A View To a Kill, Q the Music in Stockport, Bond triple-bills, The Q Division's review of From Russia With Love, and continue Sam's saga with the Peter Franks*...

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06/30/2025
#1 First Light, Calvin Dyson, Dr No, A Spy Like Me and more!

On this pilot episode of the Bond Again podcast we catch up with Calvin Dyson to reflect on over 15 years in the online Bond fan community. PLUS we discuss the 007 First Light trailer, Raymond Benson's 'Felix Leiter' serialisation, Q the Music's annual spectacular and the Pascal-Heyman Bond 26 announcement. THEN in our reviews section we chat Dr No on ITV, Kim Sherwood's 'A Spy Like Me', James Bond Jr, and we start as we mean to go on with a not-quite review of a dubious shooting location.

YouTube
12/18/2024
LOVE ACTUALLY (2003) - CINEMA SAVVY'S CHRISTMAS CLASSICS - Cinema Savvy

'It's my favourite time of day, driving you' We continue our Christmas Classics series with Tony Curtis' directorial debut, Love Actually! George and Sam will be discussing some of their favourite stories from the film alongside a look at the British cast then and now... Cinema Savvy's Christmas Classics is the latest series on the channel as we pick a classic Christmas film to take a further look into! We'll be reminiscing with our memories or first time thoughts alongside a chat...

YouTube
12/18/2024
STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW - EPISODE 4 SPOILER DISCUSSION - Cinema Savvy

Inbetween Christmas Classics we have another special spoiler discussion on Skeleton Crew for you! George is joined by Sam as they take a look at the fourth episode including a switch of director, the new planet and much more... 🎬 Skeleton Crew Spoiler Discussions Playlist: 🔗 ( • Skeleton Crew! ) Join us every Wednesday night for live spoiler discussions on Skeleton Crew!

YouTube
10/08/2024
THE MOUNT RUSHMORE OF...JAMES BOND FILMS! - Cinema Savvy

James Bond Day has been and gone so we have decided to celebrate with a special Mount Rushmore! George is joined by Sam as they each reveal their personal Mount Rushmore alongside coming together for a combined one at the end... The Mount Rushmore Playlist: • The Mount Rushmore of... Stay tuned as we cover each major release this year, from cinema releases to streaming platforms and festivals!

YouTube
06/24/2024
DOCTOR WHO (2024) EPISODE EIGHT SPOLER REVIEW! - Cinema Savvy

'I swear to you, with both the hearts of the last of the Time Lords, I will stop you!' The finale of Doctor Who (2024) is now out worldwide! Tayte is joined by Sam and Aaron ( / @aaronatthemovies ) to talk about the episode, the latest series and Dr Who as a whole. With one of his greatest foes returning, the Doctor must fight death itself to save the universe! We'll be covering each major release throughout the year including films being shown at cinemas, streaming platforms and...

YouTube
05/19/2024
STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE - 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! - Cinema Savvy

May the 4th be with you! Today marks 25 years since The Phantom Menace released in cinemas and we are here to revisit the film following its rerelease! George is joined by Dave and Sam as they talk their history with The Phantom Menace including the 3D release from 2012 as well as recently with 4DX... We'll be covering each major release throughout the year including films being shown at cinemas, streaming platforms and even festivals!

Licence to Queer
03/05/2022
The Bond Sexperience: please be advised! - Licence to Queer

Bond's bed-hopping him more in sync with gay men than straight men - or so the stereotypes would have us believe. Sam Rogers takes a candid and funny look back over his love life to date, drawing parallels with Bond's.

Licence to Queer
11/26/2021
Salud! The end of an era! - Licence to Queer

In the time between Spectre and No Time To Die coming out, a lot has happened. For Sam Rogers, this included his own coming out. Here he reflects on what the film means to him as a gay man and a Bond fan in general.

Licence to Queer
10/11/2020
Tracy Bond. The queer icon we deserved. - Licence to Queer

In this tribute to the late Diana Rigg, Sam Rogers compares the way Tracy Bond is presented in the book and the film of On Her Majesty's Secret Service and asks: "Why does Tracy resonate with me and many other fans?

Licence to Queer
08/23/2020
Bury Your Bond Girls? - Licence to Queer

Jill, Tilly, Paula, Aki, Plenty, Andrea, Corinne, Solange... None of these girls make it to the end credits alive and some of their deaths serve purposes which are dubious at best. Sam Rogers explores how the Bury The Gays trope can be applied to the girls that Bond fails to protect.