Who Should Do the Next Bond Song? - The Kinda Funny Podcast

The Kinda Funny Podcast52mJune 2, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

The Kinda Funny Podcast dives into a chaotic, hilarious deep dive on who should perform the next James Bond theme song, turning a simple question into a sprawling, meta conversation about comedy, nostalgia, and the absurdity of celebrity culture. The hosts begin with a tangent about John Travolta’s beret obsession and the cinematic power of hats, only to pivot to a passionate, deeply personal debate about Bond music—where Nick Scarpino declares Adele’s 'Skyfall' the greatest song ever made, while Tim Geddes passionately defends the emotional weight of the Bond theme as a cultural touchstone. The discussion spirals into a wild list of potential artists, from Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa to obscure Scandinavian singer Leve, whose voice allegedly 'blows minds.' Amid the chaos, the hosts reveal their true theme: not Bond, but the irreplaceable chemistry of their decade-long friendship, where inside jokes, dumb antics, and relentless teasing are the real 'bond.' The episode ends with a surreal, heartfelt moment as they admit the show is about nothing—and everything—because it’s about hanging out with people who make you laugh, even when they’re mercilessly mocking you.

Key Takeaways
1

Declare 'Skyfall' the greatest song ever made—its emotional bridge ('Where you go, I go') transcends music and becomes a life philosophy.

2

The best Bond songs aren’t just hits—they’re emotional anchors tied to the movie’s success, like 'Goldfinger' and 'Live and Let Die'.

3

Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, and Leve are top-tier candidates for the next Bond theme—Leve’s voice is so powerful it’ll 'blow your mind'.

4

The real 'bond' in the podcast isn’t the theme song—it’s the decade-long friendship that turns inside jokes into sacred rituals.

5

Comedy in casual settings is toxic: don’t workshop jokes on friends. Save them for the stage.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

The Beret Era of John Travolta

The hosts launch into a deep dive on John Travolta’s beret obsession, analyzing whether it’s a fashion statement or a cry for attention, while debating if anyone can pull off a beret like a director’s hat.

3:10
4 min

The Great Hat Debate: From Coppola to Spielberg

The team rates iconic directors in hats, with Francis Ford Coppola winning for style and Italian flair, while Spielberg is called out for cowardice in hat-wearing.

6:40
4 min

Martin Short’s Christmas Parties and the Magic of Legacy

The hosts recount a wild documentary moment where Martin Short’s Christmas parties became a Hollywood reunion, with Spielberg and Hanks just hanging out and doing absurd skits.

10:50
4 min

The Real Theme: It’s About the People

It's all about hanging out with people. We were talking about this recently because of Gia's work situation where after her maternity leave, essentially... She every month now is adding another day, having to go back to the office a week.

Highlight
15:00
5 min

The Comedy Trap: When Friends Are Too Good at Mocking You

It was 1 a.m. We were sufficiently drunk at this point. And this dude goes on to perform a 30 minute, just like practice a standup set against us and against us is the key word.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Leve's so fucking dope. I need you to just right now download her most recent album and just listen to it on the way home. Okay, cool. Your mind will be fucking blown.
Joey38:00
It was 1 a .m. We were sufficiently drunk at this point. And this dude goes on to perform a 30 minute, just like practice a standup set against us and against us is the key word.
Nick Scarpino19:43
But I really do feel that if I'm being true to my heart, Skyfall is just, it is number one. And if I'm trying to make arguments any other way, it's just because like, oh, they're classic or this or that.
Nick Scarpino33:38
Speakers

Hosts

Nick ScarpinoTim GeddesJoey
Topics Discussed
bond theme song95%friendship and chemistry90%leve music88%john travolta beret85%comedy in casual settings80%weird al yankovic75%letterboxd70%app organization65%
People & Brands

Nick Scarpino

person

45xPositive

Tim Geddes

person

40xPositive

Joey

person

35xPositive

Lana Del Rey

person

15xNeutral

John Travolta

person

12xNeutral

Martin Short

person

12xPositive

Weird Al Yankovic

person

10xPositive

Lady Gaga

person

8xPositive

Adele

person

8xPositive

Steven Spielberg

person

8xNeutral

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