Soundtrack City

We're back! After what was a busy year and some technical difficulties, Frankie and Misa have returned with a recap on how 2024 went. Shows, movies, soundtracks, and more. We're glad to be back, and we hope you can look out for more in 2025!

Hi friends! After an unplanned and reluctant hiatus, Frankie and Misa are BACK and they've brought soundtracks with them. In the spirit of a good comeback story, your hostesses have each chosen a *sequel* to highlight. Frankie first takes us to a distant, magical land where happily ever after comes with conditions. Misa then reunites us with an average girl, her vampire boyfriend, and the werewolf she seeks comfort from. We're happy to be back! Keep an eye out for more updates. :) https://linktr.ee/soundtrackcity

We here! In this episode, your hostesses cover soundtracks they chose *for each other!* Franky's soundtrack-slash-score follows a little girl with a big dream to be crowned beauty queen. In Misa's 80s-licious movie, teenage characters written by John Hughes are all in love with each other, but hey wait -- that's not Molly Ringwald! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @heysoundtrackcity for clues to upcoming soundtracks. ;) https://linktr.ee/soundtrackcity

As huge Foo Fighters fans and of music in general, Soundtrack City is saddened to hear about the passing of Taylor Hawkins, drummer, singer, surfer, and all-around badass. We take a few moments to talk about how this feels like we've lost a friend, as many of his fans feel. Our hearts are with his family, his children, and the Foo Fighters family and community.

Foggy minds and touchy weather have brought us to this point. Check out this mini episode where Franky and Misa have come up with options for each other's next movie soundtrack! Tune in to hear the reveals. Who will choose what? Find out soon...

Happy Palindrome/Ambigram Day - 22022022! Do you have a comfort show or a movie you like having on in the background? In today's B-Side episode, Franky and Misa discuss media that make them feel better in this otherwise chaotic world.

NOTE: This episode was recorded in mid-November 2021. Hey, it's us! Forgive our absence, the holiday burnout/recovery is not easy. We are super excited to present this episode to you, and for many reasons. The movies we're discussing today were directed by Tim Burton! They also happen to star the familiar Johnny Depp. Expect lots of Danny Elfman & Stephen Sondheim Appreciation because we're delving into those soundtracks. We're also excited because our good friend MARTHA is joining us for this recording.

NOTE: This episode was recorded in mid-October. We are back & starting right where we left off - spooky season! After our unintentional but necessary break from the podcast, we are happy to introduce you to some of our fave spooky soundtracks. In this episode, Misa's soundtrack is centered around a handsome swimmer and his obsessed admirer. Then Franky transports us to the mind of Guillermo del Toro and his interpretation of stories we all grew up loving. Be sure to check out the blog https://soundtrackcitypod.wordpress.com with clips and audio from our movies. Share our podcast with your music and movie-loving friends!

PART 2 of the Grease soundtrack/our 2nd birthday episode is here! Let's talk about that awesome dance-off, how selfish Danny really is, and hear some fun facts about the production! Which Sha-Na-Na member happens to be related to one of the biggest rock stars ever? Who would've played Rizzo if her comedienne legend mother hadn't thrown a fit? Find out all this and MORE in part two of our Grease soundtrack episode! "Grease (Reprise)" outro performed by Misa

PART 1 of our 2nd birthday episode is HERE. Throw on your vintage black jacket and sit back with a frosty chocolate milkshake because we are discussing the soundtrack to Grease from 1978! We delve into the history of the show, from that little stage in Chicago to one of the most successful musical films of all-time. We also speculate just what happened between Rizzo and Zuko when they dated, we find out why Frenchy randomly asks about psoriasis, and we *finally* solve the mystery: just WHO is Annette??? Check out PART 2 of this epic episode (epic-sode?) right after this!   2:19 – Growing Up With Grease   25:48 – 1971 Original to Broadway   34:56 – Grease Live (2016)   38:44 – Grease the Movie!   1:00:25 – The Soundtrack  

We ~totally paused~ on production for a bit, but we're back with a super episode ALL ABOUT *CLUELESS!!!* Join Misa and Franky as they gush over the vibes of 1995 -- the music, the fashion, and oh yes: the vocabulary! Did we choose YOUR favourite track from the film? Check us out on Instagram @heysoundtrackcity and be sure to share with all your movie/music-loving friends. :)

The girls are back in town. After a tiny break, Franky and Misa have returned and they've brought some sweet tunes with them! In this episode, Franky re-introduces us to a quirky, Catholic school girl who won our hearts on late-night skits. Then Misa finds inspiration from wrestling's own star-crossed lovers, with the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's modern take on a classic. Throw on some platform shoes, harsh-lined eyeshadow, and don't forget your scrunchie! We're taking you back to a special time in music... ;)  Find us on Instagram @heysoundtrackcity and click the link in bio for all the good stuff.

Happy Women's History Month! You didn't think we'd let March pass without us, did you? Life may have delayed our show but we are here. Today we celebrate women with a female-driven film and soundtrack featuring the likes of Charlotte Lawrence, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, & Yeah Yeah Yeahs! Enjoy our history lesson about a sidekick-chick-turned-not-such-a-terrible-person in the 2020 DCEU film Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn! Visit https://afsp.org/ to donate. Take care of yourselves & your loved ones.

Welcome to The B-Side! Introducing Soundtrack City's little sister side show where we discuss various movie and music-related topics. :) For our *DEBUT EPISODE*, we are discussing the magic of one Adam "The Sandman" Sandler -- or Mr. Sandlerman as we've dubbed him today. From movies like Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison, to the more recent (and possibly underrated) films such as Sandy Wexler, Blended, and Murder Mystery, we barely scratch the surface as we gush all about our faves from his filmography.  Check out our Instagram @heysoundtrackcity and tell us what YOUR top Adam Sandler films are!

It's our 30th episode! Have you seen You Cannot Kill David Arquette yet? If you're a wrestling fan, a DA fan, or just curious, we encourage you to check out this awesome documentary! Be warned: things get *heavy.* In this new episode, Misa takes us back to the 90's when America's favorite funny man transformed before our eyes into an English housekeeper. Franky's choice follows a group of cheerleaders who are determined to help their pregnant friend in need, by any means necessary. Please consider donating to the American Cancer Society in memory of Robert Phillips. https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html 

It's a new year, yes it is! We've missed you so much. Have you seen WW84 yet? ~Spoilers ahead~ as we briefly discuss the Wonder Woman sequel. (*SKIP to 15:30 to avoid major plot points and scathing reviews!*) In this episode, Franky takes us into the wondrously spooky, stop-motion world of Halloween Town. Then Misa laughs her way through a rockumentary about a sexy English rock band she adores. Special thank you goes out to Jerick for providing us with a new, amazing theme song! We hope you enjoy our first episode of 2021. Settle in, sip your drink, and don't forget to turn it up to 11... Check out our Instagram @heysoundtrackcity for clues to upcoming soundtrack picks and click the link in bio for our blog. :)

Rumors of her demise have been greatly exaggerated. Thanks to some good vibes, Franky is feeling better and we are happy to present our 4th and final Spooky Soundtrack City episode for 2020! After we catch up on the past few weeks, talk scary movies, and discuss the new Foo Fighters tune, we discuss some of our most beloved spooky movie soundtracks. Misa’s score choice summons a villain with a very tragic past. If you are superstitious, proceed with caution. In Franky’s flick we hear all about an iconic trio of sisters who emerge on All Hallow’s Eve, seeking to live forever! We hope you enjoy this episode. :) Don't forget to check out our blog and playlist -- find both at the link on Instagram: @heysoundtrackcity 

Halloween has come and gone, but we are not done talking about horror soundtracks! Technical difficulties may have kept us from updating in October buuuuuuuut now, we can continue Spooky Season in November! Isn’t that what everybody wants anyway? ;)In this episode, Franky covers a film score for the first time! Her movie follows a group of friends who travel to Sweden for a festival. She was super nervous about this one but she did amazing, and we hope you think so too!Misa’s soundtrack accompanies a sequel about a family being terrorized by a trio of remorseless, masked murderers who evidently enjoy 80's music.Be sure to check out our Instagram : @heysoundtrackcity where we post clues to upcoming episodes, plus the links to our blog and playlists!

Are you enjoying ~spooooooky season~ so far? Halloween 2020 may not be exactly how we pictured but let’s take comfort in some scary movies and their soundtracks! October Birthday Girl and friend of the show Stephy requested Misa’s movie pick this week about a girl who has to re-live her birthday to solve a mystery. Franky then takes us on a cruise with a group of some lovable monsters with hilarious results! Through Trees and seas, we are here for you. When you are not staying in marathoning horror films, please remember to wear your masks and vote!!

Ohhh myyyyy! Just when you thought it was safe to turn on the ole soundtrack podcast, look who’s back in town! Spooky Season has settled in and we are *ready* for all the scary movies! In this episode, Franky explores the music from a teen slasher mystery about a car accident one summer ago. Misa delves into the score of a ~sequel~ that she loves very dearly. Hint? She talked about part 1 during last year’s Spooky Season… *Both* of the films discussed today were released in 1997. Ahh, simpler times. Let us take you back for a bit! Nothing interesting happening in 2020 anyway… :) GO VOTE!

You’ve tasted blood and you want more? Here is Part 2 of our very special episode dedicated to The Rocky Horror Picture Show! We further discuss the film and its soundtrack but we also delve into some theories. Like what was Dr. Scott *really* up to? Can you believe for one second Frank-N-Furter might’ve been played by someone else? And speaking of that gorgeous mad scientist, guess which WCW alumni once donned the pearls and fishnets on stage as Frank? PLUS, fun facts about the musical, film, and legacy! Give yourself over to absolute pleasure as we remind you of just how special this film truly is.     “Science Fiction/Double Feature (Reprise)” performed by Misa

Enter at your own risk!! Soundtrack City is officially 1 today! What better way to celebrate than by discussing *the ultimate midnight movie* - The Rocky Horror Picture Show! In Part 1 of this very special episode, your hosts Misa and Franky talk about all things Rocky Horror, from the development of the stage production to the cult phenomenon it has become! We even share our origin stories from when we each first saw this magical movie. We also briefly discuss the remake and why it lacked. We hope you enjoy our commentary as we delve into songs like “Science Fiction/Double Feature” and “Over at the Frankenstein Place,” among others. You may know them… You’ve arrived on a rather special night, wild & untamed thing! Join us as we kick off Part 1 of our episode with just a jump to the left…! Check out Part 2: "Late Night Double Feature" after this, as well as our blog for all video and audio clips! https://soundtrackcitypod.wordpress.com  :00 - Welcome!  3:35 – Musical Misconceptions  8:30 – Please Vote!  11:00 – Thank you!  15:42 – In Memoriam  21:55 – One Year!  23:29 – When It All Began….  32:21 – Why Rocky Horror Means So Much  45:21 – “I don’t get Rocky Horror”   47:41 – The Remake  59:56 – From Stage to Screen  1:15:20 – Movie Reception & Revival  1:17:07 – The Soundtrack 

Today we celebrate Franky as she begins another trip around the sun! In this very special episode, our hosts reminisce about wild high school party days, karaoke nights, and friendship-defining moments -- plus the music that accompanies the memories. Find out why songs by The Killers, Incubus, Ginuwine, and SouthFM (among others) mean so much to the birthday girl. Visit our Instagram @heysoundtrackcity if you'd like to leave Franky some love! What songs are on the soundtrack to *your* life? Tell us! Pluuus, we announce our plans for Soundtrack City's 1-year! We see you shiver... ;) Happy birthday, Franky!

Black Lives Matter. Black. Lives. Matter. BLACK LIVES MATTER. No matter how we say it, it will always be true. We at Soundtrack City stand with the movement and we are doing our part to fight back with you. In this episode, Misa and Franky each chose movies directed by and featuring black figures in film. Misa covers the soundtrack to Creed, a new story in the Rocky Balboa universe about Apollo Creed's son aspiring to make a name for himself. Franky's choice is from within the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Black Panther, a story about a king who must do right by his country and take down those with ill intentions. We hope these movies and soundtracks can serve as an uplifting outlet and may it encourage you to fight for good and justice.

You sent us your questions and we got really honest! We talk about our deepest fears, the ones we've loved & lost, movies we *don't* like, and our plans for the podcast this summer! Lots of exciting things coming up soon. :) And for those of you who haven't heard King Finn's new single yet, we play a sweet snippet of it for you! Be sure to check out "Welcome the Sun" in full and (safely) support local music!

...because everything is not! It's okay not to be okay. We feel it too. In this episode, Misa tells us all about Randy "The Ram" Robinson and Franky takes us back to the 90's with a dark comedy about the beautiful ones! Laugh, cry, and laugh until you cry, and we hope you find comfort in the music. :)

As the world comes to a halt, all we want is to move! In this episode, Franky covers a musically-powered story about a getaway driver, and Misa takes us on a road trip with a pack of bikers where hilarity ensues. Wishing everyone well during these troubling times. :)

"The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation." In this episode, we take a light-hearted look at the apocalypse with some of our favorite movies about the end of times. Misa covers a hilarious zombie film set in London, and Franky invites us to a star-studded party which is the perfect place to be before the rapture! We hope good movies and great soundtracks are helping you get through. :)

Happy Breakfast Club Day! 36 years ago, a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal met in a library and their lives were changed forever. In their 2nd collaborative episode, Franky and Misa cover the soundtrack (and much more) to this iconic, John Hughes film!

Are you enjoying this lousy Smarch weather? Never fear, we are back with more soundtracks to discuss! In our Sweet Sixteen episode Franky teleports us to a virtual reality where everyone races to seek the fortune, and Misa takes us on the road with a writer and a rock band touring in the 70's. 

Happy Galentine's (because that's a thing)! How fitting that Franky and Misa each chose chick flicks in this episode! A geeky girl gets a 2nd chance at high school in Misa's movie, and Franky tells us about a badass group of chicks who fight to survive their reality as well as their alternate universes. And as a *BONUS* in this episode, Misa finally covers a song with her ukulele. Happy listening! :)

For today's very special episode, we welcome our good friend Silvia! She shares with us the soundtrack to her favorite parody of some beloved biopics. Franky chooses a classic Adam Sandler comedy, and Misa covers a comedy based on a man's real life experience with cancer.

This episode of Soundtrack City is dedicated to our late, great friend Alan Huynh. For our first episode of 2020, Franky follows the adventures of a spy in the 80's while Misa transports us to a lovable family sitcom set in the 50's! We hope you enjoy traveling through time with us, and check out our Instagram for clues and blog links! :)

Happy New Year! As 2019 comes to a close, Misa covers the true story of a man's experience in the mob and Franky covers a film about intertwined love stories in London, England.We hope you join us in 2020 for plenty more soundtracks! See you in the roaring' 20's!

Happy Holidays to our wonderful listeners! After a teeny, tiny break, we are back with more soundtracks and 'tis the season...! In this episode, Franky covers a hilariously adorable (and quotable!) Christmas film and Misa covers an indie flick about a dysfunctional family in Chi-town!

In this week's episode, Misa gets to talk about one of her favorite musicians and the history of his life in music, while Franky chooses a fun-filled movie from the 90's! Check out our blog for lots of goodies and awesome clips! https://soundtrackcitypod.wordpress.com 

In our final Spooky Season episode, Franky introduces us to a murderous family of killers and Misa covers one of the greatest horror films of all-time. Check out our blog for lots of goodies, and happy listening!

Hey, Soundtrack City listeners! We have more ~spooky soundtracks~ for you this week! Misa chooses a hilarious mockumentary about creatures of the night, and Franky chooses an exploitation horror film by a well-loved and influential director. We hope you enjoy our 2nd-to-last spooky picks!

Spooky Season lives! Halloween may be over but Franky and Misa continue with their scary soundtrack picks. For episode 7, Franky explores the cult of a vampire rockstar while Misa takes us to a theme park of the undead! Check out our blog after listening! https://soundtrackcitypod.wordpress.com And follow our playlist on Spotify!

Happy Halloween!!! And happy official end to the Donnie Darko timeline. The world will end tonight. But before it does...! Misa chooses a movie centered around a beloved Mexican holiday, while Franky summons a bio-exorcist ghost with her cult classic soundtrack! Happy listening and save us all your Reese's!

As our Spooky Soundtrack Season continues, Franky chooses the remake to a beloved zombie flick while Misa revisits a very self-aware scary movie from the 90's! Find us on Instagram @heysoundtrackcity for clues to our movies and check out our blog! https://soundtrackcitypod.wordpress.com 

Continuing with our Spooky Season soundtracks, Misa chooses a newer horror film with real-life parallels while Franky covers the re-imagining of a classic horror movie! We hope you enjoy our picks this week! Find clues to our next episode on our Instagram: @heysoundtrackcity and be sure to check out our blog! https://soundtrackcitypod.wordpress.com And remember -- 16 days 'til Halloween!

Happy October and more importantly, Happy Donnie Darko Day! The timeline has begun. In this very special episode, Franky and Misa cover the amazing soundtrack to this cult classic!

In our 2nd episode ever, Franky covers a lovable Adam Sandler rom-com and Misa takes us back to the late 90's with a modern re-telling of a classic. We hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow our Instagram @heysoundtrackcity and check out our blog at: https://soundtrackcitypod.wordpress.com/

Welcome to Soundtrack City! In our very first episode, Misa covers her favorite crime film from 2007 and Franky revisits a futuristic world with a 70's music vibe! Many *spoilers* ahead. We hope you enjoy the trip. :) (Apologies for audio issues; we are new at this!)