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Sorry for the delay on this, school is approaching the final lap and it's busy as hell. But here it is: the preview for the March episodes, which you can only find exclusively at www.patreon.com/soundtracker this season. I covered HIGH FIDELITY, with Bobby Big Wheel (@kleinman.bsky.social) and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER with Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken, @jessehawken.bsky.social) the host of the Junk Filter Podcast (@junkfilterpod) and they ended up going together thematically much more than I ever expected. They're very fun discussions, so I hope you check them out, and if you want more you can find it, once again, at www.patreon.com/soundtrackerCheck out Junk Filter here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/junk-filter/id1535693601Support it on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/junkfilter/home?redirect=trueSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Here's a preview of the 2nd episode of season 5, which you can now find exclusively at www.patreon.com/Soundtracker. It's VARSITY BLUES, and I'm with Julian Titus once again, so go check it out!Listen to The Stage Select here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stage-select/id1723414548Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Well, as you can see by the runtime on this episode, there's some changes coming this season. Long story short, I had to cut it down to either doing the episodes on Patreon only, or end the show altogether. Well, I still want to keep making episodes, so I went with the former. I explain further in the episode, as well as give a ten minute preview of the season premiere. If you want to keep your up with the show, you can do so at www.patreon.com/soundtrackerSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

I'm closing out Halloween with THE FACULTY, which has thankfully grown a big following in the years since it released. And joining me is Brandon Sutton (@prettybadlefty on both Twitter and Blue Sky) who has some really great reads on the themes of the movie. We also talk about Josh Hartnett's haircut, the cast, the soundtrack, and a whole lot of other things. So do some drugs from a Bic pen and give it a listen.Check out The Discourse here: https://soundcloud.com/expandthediscourseSupport The Discourse on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fanSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Well I've had some scheduling conflicts the last few weeks but everything's back on track, however in the meantime I'm unlocking a bonus episode. It fits the season and it was just sitting right there. I'm joined once again by author Chris Stedman (@ChrisDStedman), host of the Unread podcast, and Vulture's Craig Jenkins (@CraigSJ) to talk about the very 2001 QUEEN OF THE DAMNED.Check out Unread here: https://chrisstedmanwriter.com/unread/Some of Craig's stuff can be found here, but I suggest looking into anything he's written: https://www.vulture.com/2018/09/mac-miller-profile.htmlhttps://www.vulture.com/article/ka-rapper-remebrance-1972-2024.htmlhttps://www.vulture.com/author/craig-jenkins/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Look, you all know why you're here. You wanna hear us talk about Ninja Rap. Well, you're in luck, because I'm joined once again by Henry Gilbert (@hEnereyG on Twitter and @henereyg.bsky.social on BlueSky) of the Talking Simpsons podcast, and we definitely talk about that song--as well as a whole lot of other stuff--while we dig into TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE. So check it out, and as always, GO NINJA GO NINJA GO!Check out Talking Simpsons here: https://talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/Support it on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/talkingsimpsons?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fanSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Well, I'm still here! And today I'm joined by Alex Goldman (@AGoldmund) and Juniper (@CantEverDie) of Western Kabuki (@WesternKabuki)--which began its life as a Nicolas Cage podcast--to talk about GONE IN 60 SECONDS, which I hadn't seen since it first came out, and actually hated back then. Do I like it now? You'll have to listen to find out! (Yes, I do). In this episode we talk about what an incredible name Memphis Raines is, the incredible cast, the great car stunts, the one piss poor CGI stunt, Angelina Jolie's extremely Y2K hairstyle, Delroy Lindo, and the shockingly good soundtrack. So check it out, and remember: it never Raines, it pours.Check out Western Kabuki here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/western-kabuki/id1647062210Alex has a new show launching next week! Follow it here: https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/Check out Crate Diving here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cratediving-podcast/id1713849016Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

If you don't follow me on Twitter, or you just missed it, I'm in the midst of a completely frivolous trademark dispute with some guy who records the sounds of crickets in the snow. I'll explain better in the episode. Hopefully I'm still here next week, and I can finally post the GONE IN 60 SECONDS episode, which was supposed to come out today. Love you all! Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today is a big one for the show. First of all, it turns 3 today. Oh, and also, I finally FINALLY get to talk about my favorite soundtrack of all time, ABOVE THE RIM--which just so happens to also soundtrack a very good movie. Oh, and ALSO, I'm joined by the very funny duo that makes up the Third Time's the Charm podcast, Coley Mick (@ColeyMick) and Tyler (you know him as Trill Withers, or @TylerIAm on Twitter), who bring their knowledge of basketball and horny R&B music for a very funny episode.In this episode we talk about Tupac's charismatic menace as Birdie, the very well-done basketball scenes, Wood Harris, and in a first for the show, we talk about the soundtrack for even longer than we talk about the movie itself. And what a soundtrack it is. Besides the monster singles (Regulate and Afro Puffs), it has a mix of sunny R&B, more great rap offerings (including my favorite Tupac song of all time, Pain), another of my all-time favorite 90s soundtrack songs (Blowed Away by B Rezell) and a smattering of very horny songs to keep things honest. And the entire soundtrack is available on all streaming services, including the 3 songs that you could only find on the cassette version of the soundtrack. Which is something I talk about at great length in the episode. But you'll have to listen to the episode to hear it. Don't do it for me. Do it for Nutso.Check out Third Time's the Charm here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-times-the-charm/id1735312721And here: https://youtube.com/@thirdtimesthecharmud?si=SJdiHI7p1HG5DbMlCheck out Sheed and Tyler here: https://youtube.com/@sheedandtyler?si=Aye_5l-HsM5BWmrRCheck out Section 10 here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/section-10/id1736746980Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

The Helldude (@allahliker on Twitter, @helldude.bsky.social over on Bluesky) returns, and this time we're shifting gears from DEEP COVER to REPO MAN, the essential sci-fi punk comedy. In this episode we talk about the long road to this movie becoming the cult classic it is now, Harry Dean Stanton being the greatest difficult actor who ever lived, the punk soundtrack and a lot more. Listen to it while you're eating sushi (and not paying for it).Listen to ALAB here: https://www.alabseries.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today I'm joined by the very funny Ed Zitron (@edzitron on Twitter and @zitron.bsky.social on Blue Sky), author of the Where's Your Ed At newsletter, host of the Better Offline podcast, and CEO of EZPR, a national tech and buisiness public relations agency, and we're talking about a very recent release, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE. Subscribe to Where's Your Ed At here: https://www.wheresyoured.at/Listen to Better Offline here: https://www.betteroffline.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

American Pie turned 25 on Tuesday, and if learning that is throwing you into some sort of crisis mode, why not work through it with myself and The Onion's CEO Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__ on Twitter and bencollins.bsky.social on Blue Sky) as we revisit the movie and its soundtrack for the occasion. In this episode, we talk a lot about how this movie holds up in 2024, discuss what happened to the cast, bemoan Seann William Scott not having become a Megastar, compare it to our own high school experiences, wonder how teenagers in 2024 would feel about the movie, and talk about the mostly good, EXTREMELY 1999 soundtrack. Follow the Onion on Bluesky and Twitter at theonion.com and @TheOnionSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Do you like apples? What about soundtracks? I'm not really sure where I'm going with this, other than to say today on Soundtracker I get to talk about Elliott Smith to a great extent, and joining me is returning guest and author Luke O'Neil (@lukeoneil47), as we dig into GOOD WILL HUNTING.Check out Hell World here: https://www.welcometohellworld.com/Buy his book here: https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/a-creature-wanting-form/Check out Luke's Hellworld article featuring people's Top 5 Elliott Smith songs here: https://www.welcometohellworld.com/having-had-enough-of-it-all/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Soundtracker Podcast. Well, today at least. Hi! Welcome back! It's good to be back. And today I'm talking about an insanely good soundtrack for an incredibly fun movie, THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE. It features Wilco, The Shins, Ween, The Flaming Lips, and Motorhead. It's on all streaming services, and you should definitely check it out. But first! Listen to this episode, where Select and Start's (@selectpodstart) Keifer Lirette (@DannyVegito) comes back to the show to talk about why SpongeBob is so fun, our favorite characters, Ren & Stimpy, the incredible voice actors they got for this movie, and a whole lot more. You'll listen to it, if you're a true Goofy Goober.Check out the episode of Select and Start I did on Resident Evil 4 here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resident-evil-4-with-eric-peacock-from-soundtracker/id1621573901?i=1000583770663Check out the episode I did on Spiritfarer here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritfarer-with-eric-from-soundtracker/id1621573901?i=1000621483674Check out Keifer's Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/user/KeiferLiretteSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Hey everyone! Remember me? The movie soundtrack guy? Well if not, check this episode out. I'll give you a refresher on who I am. Also I'll explain where I've been and what to look forward to with the show in season 4. At the end, I reveal what the season premiere episode will be. I look forward to seeing you all back here, next Friday, June 14th.Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

So yeah, been a while, right? Well, I explain where I've been and when I'll be returning in this episode, and I'm unlocking a bonus episode in the meantime.That's right, Scott Benson (co-creator of Night in the Woods and all around great dude) is back to deliver another epic episode, this time on TANK GIRL. In this episode we talk about the amazing soundtrack, the loveable mess of a movie, what went wrong with it, Ice T, Forrest Gump, Scott Weiland, asteroid movies, and 3 other hours worth of things. You can find Scott on Twitter and IG at @bombsfall. Thank you so much for all of your support, this is a good one and I think you'll all love it. Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

It's the season 3 finale and the Christmas episode all in one, so let me fix you some sandwiches while you listen to me talk to three-time guest Bobby Big Wheel (@BobbyBigWheel on Twitter and @kleinman.bsky.social on Blue Sky) about BAD SANTA. In this episode, we talk about how much we miss John Ritter and Bernie Mac, how perfect the casting is, the sweet heart the movie sneaks up on you with, the various cuts that exist and the differences between them, Tony Cox taking the funniest fall ever captured on film, Zwigoff's issues with the final product and why the suits got it right for once, and a lot more. So give it a listen, or you won't, um, s-h-i-t right, for, a month. Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

*piano plunking* Today on Soundtracker, I do the first of two Christmas movies to close out the season. And that Christmas movie is EYES WIDE SHUT, which is a Christmas movie if you squint. Joining me to talk about it is Blowback's Noah Kulwin (@nkulw), who brings a great perspective to the deeper themes of the movie. In this episode, we talk about those themes, debate the actual danger Bill was (or wasn't) in, how 90s dank weed would be mids now, get into why this is such a decidedly and purposely unerotic movie about sex, and a whole lot more. Oh and there's some soundtrack discussion as well. So put on your best creepy mask and give it a listen.Check out Blowback here: https://blowback.show/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, I'm talking about one of the few Thanksgiving movies with a soundtrack, PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES. And I'm joined once again by Michael Chau (@Srirachachau) to talk about it. In this episode we compare this to the rest of John Hughes work, talk a whole whole lot about John Candy, discuss what makes the "twist" at the end land so well, and dig into the fairly weird soundtrack. You wanna hurt me? Go right ahead if it makes you feel any better. But at least listen to this episode.Check out Michael's cartoons here: https://vimeo.com/795625118Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

D'ya like dags? Well I should hope so, because over here at Soundtracker we love dogs. And we love SNATCH, which I'll be talking about today with Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_ on Twitter and RobertMaguire on Bluesky). In this episode we talk about what makes Brick Top such a vile villain, how good at swearing Dennis Farina was, how weird it is to watch this now with the career trajectory Jason Statham ended up having, Oasis, and a whole lot more.Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Ok so change of plans from the last episode. I'm unlocking a bonus episode, and it's in honor of last years November theme (Turkey Month). I'm joined in this episode by Twitter Celebrity, barfly, and Peloton guy, Clue Heywood (@ClueHeywood) to talk about the Fat Boys lone starring vehicle, DISORDERLIES. In this episode, we discuss whether the Fat Boys were a novelty act, talk about how their charisma fights hard to keep the film afloat, the weird cameos, and the extremely odd decision to put only one Fat Boys song on a soundtrack for a movie starring the Fat Boys. Also, I have some important updates on the show, and plans for the future, that you're gonna want to hear.Check out DISORDERLIES, in great quality, for free here: https://youtu.be/EsmWygTrKWw?si=VL_l0UZCw1Cgd9AASupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today, it's time once again to say goodbye to Halloween, and that's a bummer. However, I'm going out on a high note, as I'm joined once again by Patrick Monahan (@pattymo on Twitter, IG and Bluesky) to talk about FROM DUSK TILL DAWN. In this episode, we talk about how Clooney was a born movie star, the incredible supporting cast, which of the two halves is better, the great practical fx, the not so great CGI, and the oddball of a soundtrack.  Check out What a Time here: https://whatatimepod.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, I move down the line on the SCREAM franchise as I cover the (almost just as good) sequel SCREAM 2. And joining me is literary manager and film producer Jarrod Murray (@theofficialword on Twitter and BlueSky and on IG at jarrodomurray). In this episode, we talk about the way you can track the changes in the 90s musical landscape with each of these films' soundtracks, the masterful way the one truly shocking death is set up, the opening sequence's attempt to one-up the original, and a whole lot more. What's your favorite scary movie? It may not be this one, but it's still really damn good.Stream 1BR at any of the places listed here: https://decider.com/movie/1br-2020/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker--on a Friday the 13th, no less--I'm talking about Jason Voorhees (and Freddy Krueger) as I continue the Halloween theme with FREDDY VS. JASON. And I'm joined once again by Brett Gallman (@brettgallmam, an expert on the film) of Fangoria, Daily Grindhouse, and Oh, The Horror to talk about it. In this episode, we talk about the incredibly long and complicated road to getting this movie made, talk about our favorite rejected screenplays, explain why we're either Team Freddy or Team Jason, the Kane Hodder controversy, the infamous Kelly Rowland ad-libbed line, and the EXTREMELY 2003 nu-metal soundtrack. Check out Brett's stuff on Fangoria here: http://www.fangoria.com/authors/brett-gallman/Check out Oh, The Horror here: http://www.oh-the-horror.com/index.phpCheck out Brett's excellent article on FvJ over on Daily Grindhouse here: http://dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/end-of-an-era-20-years-of-freddy-vs-jason-2003/And if you're a horror fan, contact Brett over on Twitter and pitch some ideas for articles you may have for Daily Grindhouse.Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, Halloween continues with RESIDENT EVIL, and joining me is Emma Berquist (@eeberquist on Twitter and emmaberquist on Bluesky), author of the horror novels Devils Unto Dust and Missing, Presumed Dead. In this episode we talk about Paul W.S. Anderson's legacy as both an underrated populist filmmaker AND a Wife Guy, the laser room scene, the elevator scene, the dodgy CGI, the many differences between the movie and the games, and dig into the nu-metal heavy, extremely 2002 soundtrack. Buy Emma's books here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Emma%20berquistFind Emma on Gawker here: https://www.gawker.com/culture/true-crime-is-rotting-our-brainsSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

It's a very special episode here today on Soundtracker, for a few reasons. First, it's the 100th episode! Second, it's the official start of Soundtracker's 3rd annual Halloween celebration. And finally, I've got Brendan James of the incredible Blowback podcast here to talk with me about RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. In this episode, we talk about the music of Blowback, have a long conversation on John Carpenter, talk about horror movies in general, get to the bottom of why zombies are such great fodder for comedy, discuss the underrated way this movie balances true horror with comedy, talk about the subtle anti-Reagan social commentary, and look into the genre of death rock when we talk about the soundtrack.Check out Blowback here: https://blowback.show/Check out the Blowback soundtracks here: https://spotify.link/CaifhvIztDbSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, I've been drinking green tea all goddamn day and I'm ready to talk about HOT ROD. Joining me to do so is Boonta Vista's Ben McLeay (@Thomas_Violence) where we talk about Lonely Island, Will Arnett, Ian McShane, the way the movie actually captures small town boredome so well, how much Chris Parnell rules, how much You're The Voice rules, amd more Check out Boonta Vista here: https://www.boontavista.com/Find The Two Bit Movie Club and BORLFF here: https://www.borlff.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Hesse (@ZeroSuitCamus) of the Seeking Derangements podcast and Will Menaker (@WillMenaker) of Chapo Trap House--who together have a podcast miniseries called Movie Mindset--and we're talking about Michael Mann's COLLATERAL. In this episode, we talk about Vincent as the ultimate Grindset Guy, how much the grimy digital look enhances the action, Los Angeles' importance to the story, the dark humor that is often overlooked in discussions on the movie, and the tex-mex heavy soundtrack (yes, that's a real subgenre name).Check out Seeking Derangements here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-derangements/id1503267615Support it on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/seekingderangementsCheck out Chapo Trap House here: https://www.chapotraphouse.com/Support the show on Patreon here, where you can also sign up for the Movie Mindset episodes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/82134338?utm_campaign=postshare_fanSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker,  I'm talking about what is possibly the greatest song written for a fictional band in a film, as I'm joined by Kill Radio author Lauren Bolger (@renBolger) to talk about Tom Hanks' charming directorial feature debut, THAT THING YOU DO! In this episode, we talk about why the song is so important to the movie, the effortless charm of the film and why the low-stakes nature of the plot is so beneficial to that, why we want Steve Zahn in every movie again, and the other great songs on the soundtrack. Buy a copy of Kill Radio here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/kill-radio-lauren-bolger/19884069Check out Lauren's short story based on THAT THING YOU DO! here: https://www.drunkmonkeys.us/2017-posts/2023/4/17/fiction-tinas-song-lauren-bolgerSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

The Boys are back in town, baby, as today I'm joined once again by Charles Star (@ugarles on Twitter and Blue Sky) of the ALAB Podcast and Defector Media's David J Roth (@david_j_roth on Twitter and @davidjroth on Blue Sky), and this time we're not talking BAPS, we're talking about THE NICE GUYS, an episode I've wanted to do since the show began. In this episode we talk the incredible chemistry between Crowe and Gosling, Gosling being an incredibly gifted comedic actor, rooting for 2 scumbags, Keith David, how amazing it is that the rapid-fire jokes land every single time, the incredibly fitting 70s soundtrack and explain why you shouldn't say "and stuff".Check out ALAB here: https://www.alabseries.com/Check out Defector at Defector.comCheck out The Distraction here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-distraction-a-defector-podcast/id1525039108Listen to It's Christmastown here: https://daveandjebarentmean.libsyn.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

This weekend, Soundtracker turns 2, and I'm celebrating with one of the "capital B Big" Soundtracks, with SPACE JAM. And joining me to talk about it is comedian John Cullen (@cullenthecomic on Twitter and IG), of the Blocked Party podcast and The P.O.D. Kast. In this episode, we talk about how amazing it is that Michael Jordan allowed jokes at his own expense, how the animation actually still holds up, rank Loony Tunes characters, explain why we like the movie even when we know we shouldn't, and dig into the soundtrack, which is still a complete banger. Let's celebrate 2 years of Soundtracker the only way we know how: by tiptoeing around talking about R Kelly.Check out Blocked Party here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocked-party/id1442925390Check out The P.O.D. Kast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-p-o-d-kast/id1479281384Check out my appearance on P.O.D. Kast here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/83516640?utm_campaign=postshare_fanSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

It's BACK TO THE FUTURE, and I'm joined once again by Francis Horton (@armystrang) of What a Hell of a Way to Die. Check out What a Hell of a Way to Die here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, Blockbuster Month continues with the first Disney animated feature I've done so far: THE LION KING. And I'm joined by returning guest George Heftler of The Best Little Horror House in Philly podcast (LittleHorrorPHL on Twitter, IG, and Bluesky) to talk about it. In this episode, we talk about the long road to getting the movie made, Disney animated features in general, what a truly great villain Scar is, Timon & Pumba, Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa, and the whole gang. As far as the soundtrack discussion, we answer the age-old question, can you feel the love tonight? Check out The Best Little Horror House in Philly here: https://littlehorrorphl.com/home/Check out the recent Patreon episode I did on Session 9 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86773997?utm_campaign=postshare_fanSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to me talk about Brian De Palma's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE with Charles Hood (@CharlesH00d) and Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) of Light The Fuse (@LightTheFusePod). If you choose not to, shady bureaucrats will come to your home and disappear you, so you'd better just listen.Today's episode is going to be a little bit different. Drew and Charles have talked about this movie numerous times on their own show, so we sort of have a general M:I discussion in the front half, and then we talk about the soundtrack as usual. This message will self-destruct in 5 seconds (my lawyers have informed me to say I'm only kidding just in case one of your phones explodes after you read this)Check out Light the Fuse for more in-depth Mission Impossible deep-dives here: https://www.lightthefusepodcast.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today I'm joined by Michael--or as you know him, @Mikelennial--to talk about the incredibly sweethearted 90s teen film, ANGUS. It's a movie that's been eclipsed by its soundtrack over the years, but it shouldn't be. And in this episode Michael and I talk about why. It's a movie about loving yourself for who you are, being comfortable with the person you are, and doing what makes you happy even if it's not the norm. All things that resonate pretty strongly in 2023. As for the soundtrack: we also discuss Weezer b-sides along with the rest of the soundtrack (which really is one of the best of the 90s), and debate whether or not J.A.R. is the best Green Day song.Until recently, ANGUS was available on Tubi, but if you have a library card you can watch it for free on Hoopla here: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11749330Check out the Angus soundtrack, which I curated in full on Spotify, here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5VCQeXULe47LVXgBXucJQw?si=CEBKxG9BTMSAVUQTQ5VUxQSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

This is a preview of the most recent Patreon episode, which you can (and more importantly, should) sign up for over at www.patreon.com/soundtrackerToday I'm joined by rapper and fellow Wu-Tang expert JJ Demon (@JJDemonic) to talk about RZA's first foray into film, GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI. In this episode, we talk about how Jim Jarmusch should be allowed to do a big budget action film, how great Forest Whitaker is, how the mob portrayal in this movie could have influenced The Sopranos, and talk a whole load of Wu history as we dig into the Wu-affiliate heavy soundtrack.Check out JJ's album, Fent City Radical, here: https://open.spotify.com/album/28BB6499tzaTcfe8paIIcASupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker I put on my creepy mask (sorry, facial prosthetic) and talk with The New Abnormal's Andy Levy (@andylevy on Twitter and Blue Sky) about VANILLA SKY. In this episode, we talk about why critics ravaged this movie when it came out, why its stature has grown over the years, Tom Cruise doing the Tom Cruise thing but for a scumbag character for a change, and as always, the soundtrack. Listen to it today, or listen to it in another life when we're both cats. Although I'd prefer if you listened to it today. Check out The New Abnormal here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-abnormal/id1508202790Find me on Select and Start talking to Keifer about Spiritfarer here: https://pod.link/1621573901/episode/a872c6d783c0854624c4befcd6019bdbSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today I'm tackling the show's very first concert film, and I'll post a link for where you can watch the whole thing for free on YouTube down below. It's URGH! A MUSIC WAR, and I'm joined by the always hilarious Blaine Capatch (@blainecapatch on Twitter and BlueSky) to talk about it. This is also the first movie I was completely unfamiliar with before Blaine asked to do it, and I'm glad he did. You get to see/hear The Police, Devo, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Go-Gos, Joan Jett, XTC, Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark and a whole list of post-punk and new wave bands before they were famous. And being a concert film, the film discussion is light, so expect a lot of music discussion in this episode. And please check out the movie, it's free and it's a really fun watch! Check out the Nerd Poker Podcast here: https://nerdpokerpod.com/Check out the Derby Dolls Roller Derby: https://www.derbydolls.com/Check out Lucha Va Voom here: https://luchavavoom.com/Watch URGH! here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzRpTGQFkmxytTnjbe-l4wVcStNeFlZwaSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

On today's Soundtracker, I'm joined once again by Jeff May (heytherejeffro on Twitter, IG and Bluesky) to talk about 1997's answer to the JUDGEMENT NIGHT soundtrack, the critically derided SPAWN. In this episode we talk about why we always want to root for this movie when we watch it, why Michael Jai White should have been a bigger star, the 80s action feel of the action scenes, the bad CGI, the great practical fx, John Leguizamo as the MVP of the movie, the metal meets electronica soundtrack, and a whole whole lot more.Jeff is a busy guy, and you can find everything he's doing right here: https://linktr.ee/jeffmayAnd you can support him on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/jeffmaySupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today, Cassidy Robinson (@VCCassidy) of the Macguffin Podcast (@macguffinpod)  and I are the Lone Rangers, and we're here to talk about the (still extremely fun) AIRHEADS. In this episode we talk about Alternate Universe Adam Sandler, remember where we were when we learned Chris Farley died, talk about how happy we are that Brendan Frasier is back to acting, and discuss the very 1994 soundtrack.Don't forget that for more episodes like this, you can sign up for the shows Patreon, which will also help keep the free episodes coming. It can be found at www.patreon.com/soundtrackerCheck out Macguffin Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/MacGuffinPodSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined by a returning guest, writer Kaleb Horton (@kalebhorton), and we're talking about the my personal favorite Farrelly Brothers' film, KINGPIN. In this episode, we talk about how incredibly dark this movie gets, the incredible performances of all of the leads, Ernie McCracken, Lynn Shaye going all-in, the Farrelly's impeccable soundtrack choices and more. Don't let yourself get Munsoned by not listening to this episode. Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined by historian, author, and Professor of History at Princeton Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse on Twitter and kevinmkruse.bsky.social over on Blue Sky) to talk about Edgar Wright's musical-action-ballet BABY DRIVER. And we're changing up the format a little on this one, since the music is so crucial to the movie. So join us, as we talk about the care and thought put into the choreography of every action scene, how Wright's on-the-nose music cues in certain scenes actually work in this context, the iPod, what a charming guy John Hamm is, and a whole lot more. Subscribe to Kevin's Substack here: https://kevinmkruse.substack.com/?s=09Find Kevin's books, including Myth America, here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Kevin%20m%20kruseSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker I get to the movie that scared everyone's parents in the 90s, but looks pretty silly in 2023, KIDS. And joining me is returning guest Maria Guido (@Sandernista412), who brings some of her social work expertise to the film discussion. In this episode, we talk about how creepy it all makes Larry Clark look, the sad story behind the cast, the extremely interesting soundtrack and more!Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

In precisely 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds, the world will end. Or this podcast episode will be 28 days old. One of the two. I'm covering DONNIE DARKO today on Soundtracker, and I'm joined by returning guest Bobby Big Wheel (@bobbybigwheel)  to talk about it. In this episode, we talk about the movie's strange up and down (and back up again) legacy, Kelly's fully formed vision as a first time filmmaker, how certain aspects seem as timely as ever in 2023, how creepy Frank looks, how the Angsty Young Guy philosophizing is fine, actually, the incredible juggling act it does with genres, we discuss the possibility it's a superhero origin story, and get into how well the musical choices paint the era the movie takes place in. So give it a listen. If you don't, I'll begin to doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion! Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, author Robert P. Ottone (@RobertOttone on Twitter and IG) joins me once again, this time to talk about Danny Boyle's once-maligned THE BEACH. In this episode we talk about what a jerk Richard is, the damage this movie did to the shooting location, how the music conjures the scenes they play along with in the movie, Robert Carlyle, why we've both always loved this movie, differences between the movie and the book, how much Pure Shores slaps, and more. Order The Vile Thing We Created here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1958414085?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_RS56Z1VDN7YVN95JQA9E&dplnkId=4c7ead0b-cbd9-4f22-903a-d09085afa50d&ref=d6k_applink_bb_dlsCheck out the rest of his stuff here: https://linktr.ee/robertottoneCheck out part 2 of Hollywood Crime Scene here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-280-movie-vs-reality-zodiac-part-2-ft-eric-peacock/id1262899883?i=1000612227897Check out my appearance on The P.O.D. Kast here: https://www.patreon.com/thepodkastSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today, on a very soundtrack-heavy discussion, I'm joined by the former editor of Gamespot and Giant Bomb--and current podcaster with the Nextlander Podcast and the Nextlander Watchcast--Alex Navarro (@alex_navarro), and we're talking about the American release of SUPERCOP. Dimension Films bought the rights to it, and the Weinsteins gave it a new edit with a completely incongruous soundtrack. In this episode we talk about the film itself, the incredible final act, Michelle Yeoh being the best, what a force of nature Jackie Chan was in his heydey, whether The Fresh Prince was responsible for Tom Jones 90s revival, how funny it is to see Hong Kong drug lords having a conversation in a car while listening to Warren G, how bad the Black Grape song is, and more. Listen to Nextlander here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nextlander-podcast/id1570737028Listen to the Watchcast here (including their episode on SUPERCOP): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nextlander-watchcast/id1633712013Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today Kolleen Carney-Hoepfner (@KolleenCarney) returns to the show, and this time she helps me end the Cold War as we talk about ROCKY IV. In this episode we talk about loving this movie despite how lunkheaded it all is, Pauly's sex robot, Apollo's death making us cry as kids, how truly loveable and iconic the character of Rocky Balboa is, what a phenomenal villain Ivan Drago is, and end the episode by having a 45 minute montage sequence, all scored by the movie's truly fantasic soundtrack. Give it a listen. If you don't, I must break you.Check out Drunk Monkeys here: https://www.drunkmonkeys.us/Order the newest release from Cherry Dress here: https://www.drunkmonkeys.us/cherry-dress-chapbooks/gloom-of-excruciating-desires-by-olivia-pierce-grahamCheck out Drunk Monkeys Logcasting here: https://logcasting.podbean.com/And finally, support Kolleen on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/KolleenCH/postsSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker, there's this fella I wanna tell ya' about. Fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least that was the handle his loving parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself.  And joining me to talk about him is the author of the recently released short story collection, A Creature Wanting Form, Luke O'Neil (@lukeoneil47). Luke is a good man. And thorough.It's BIG LEBOWSKI time, and in this episode we talk about the impeccable casting, the way it's the delivery that makes so many of the one-liners so memorable, whether Walter would have been a MAGA guy in 2016, the odd choices on the official soundtrack, Kenny Rogers, and the fucking Eagles. So give it a listen, which is in accordance with what we think Donny's dying wishes might well have been. Buy Luke's new book here: https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/a-creature-wanting-form/Check out his newsletter here: https://www.welcometohellworld.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker I'm joined once again by Desi Jedeikin (@DesiJed on Twitter and IG) and Rachel Fisher (@TheRachelFisher on Twitter, childlikeempress on IG) of Hollywood Crime Scene (@hwoodcrimescene on Twitter, hollywoodcrimescene on IG) only this time, they're both here together, AND, I'm over on Hollywood Crime Scene for my first true Soundtracker crossover episode. And the crossover theme is The Zodiac Killer. They're here talking Fincher's modern masterpiece, ZODIAC, and I'm over there talking the actual Zodiac case!In this episode, we talk about the film's long road to getting made, the overarching theme of obsession destroying lives, Toschi and Armstrong's love of animal crackers, give our own personal Zodiac theories, marvel at how it conveys the passage of time through musical cues, our hopes to bring back the Aqua Velva drink, the basement scene being the scariest thing outside of a horror film, the way Hurdy Gurdy Man will never be heard the same, Greysmith's many faults, Robert Downey Jr's killer performance, and a whole lot more.Check out Hollywood Crime Scene here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywood-crime-scene/id1262899883Here's part 1 of my 2 part appearance on Hollywood Crime Scene: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-279-movie-vs-reality-zodiac-part-1-ft-eric-peacock/id1262899883?i=1000611047609Support them on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/hollywoodcrimesceneAlso, I was over on Nerds Without Pants, with former guest Julian Titus from TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE talking about music in video games, and you can find that episode here: http://www.pixlbit.com/feature/5211/episode_249_lets_call_it_a_synthSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Here's a teaser for the most recent bonus episode, where I was joined by Twitter's Clue Heywood (@ClueHeywood) to talk about the lone Fat Boys starring vehicle, DISORDERLIES. The show needs listener support to keep going, and you can find this episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/82052816?utm_campaign=postshare_creator, where it is currently free for 30 days, with no catch. So check it out! Also, you can find the full movie for free, in high def (with ads) over on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/EsmWygTrKWwSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Today, Soundtracker is back with a new episode. And then? Well, I'll be talking about DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR? And then? And, I'll be joined by Vince Mancini (@VinceMancini). And then? Uh, you can listen to it now. And then? NO MORE AND THEN!It's another kinda-sorta 4/20 episode, despite the fact we never actually see the mains smoke weed in the movie. Join us as we talk about the Uncanny Valley level of the plot and the production values, how it's an undeniably dumb but still pretty funny movie, the extremely Y2K soundtrack, and listen as we try to figure out what our new tattoos say.Check out The Filmdrunk Frotcast here: http://frotcast.blubrry.net/Check out Pod Yourself The Wire here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-yourself-a-gun-a-rewatch-podcast/id1449785792Keep an eye on his Substack here: https://vincemancini.substack.com/?s=09Check out their Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/frotcastSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker