Today I'm joined by journalist Eoin Higgins (@EoinHiggins_) to talk about the landmark soundtrack for THE CROW. It's one of the albums that gets associated with the soundtrack as a concept and I'm happy to finally cover it. In this episode we talk about the film, what an absolute tragedy the death of Brandon Lee was, how big of a star he might have gone on to be, and the legendary soundtrack. You can find Eoin's substack here: https://eoinhiggins.substack.com/?s=09 Support the show on Patreon! I...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 14
Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Scott Wampler (@ScottWamplerBMD) of The Kingcast to talk about David Lynch's LOST HIGHWAY. In this episode we talk about what a singular figure in American filmmaking David Lynch is, how much edibles is too much edibles, that extremely weird commercial for orange juice with Robert Loggia in it, and (as always) the soundtrack itself. Kingcast: https://www.fangoria.com/podcasts/the-kingcast/ Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep ...
Nov 12, 2021•2 hr 5 min
Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Francis Horton (@ArmyStrang), of the What a Hell of a Way to Die podcast, to talk about TOP GUN. In this episode we discuss the long road to getting both the movie and the soundtrack made, reinterpret the volleyball scene, and talk about the tricky act of loving certain problematic entertainment. WaHoaWtD: 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...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 12
Here at Soundtracker I couldn't get through my first Halloween month without covering a satanic panic/heavy metal horror soundtrack. Thankfully Simon Barrett (@Simon_Barrett, writer: YOU'RE NEXT, THE GUEST, BLAIR WITCH and writer/director of this year's SEANCE) stepped in to cover not one but two movies: John Fasano's heavy metal horror duology BLACK ROSES and ROCK N ROLL NIGHTMARE. In this extra long episode we cover the movies, the soundtracks and a whole lot of other things along the way. Wat...
Oct 29, 2021•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 11
Today I'm joined by Brett Gallman (@brettgallman) of Fangoria and Oh the Horror to discuss one of the greatest horror anthologies ever made: TALES FROM THE HOOD. In this episode we talk about how badly critics whiffed on the movie when it came out, the societal issues that make it just as relevant today as it was when it came out, the boutique labels keeping physical media alive, and the incredible soundtrack. Oh, the Horror: www.oh-the-horror.com Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing ...
Oct 22, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 10
Soundtracker keeps the Halloween train rolling. On today's episode I'm joined by Patrick Monahan (@Pattymo) of the What a Time to be Alive podcast (but definitely not the Train guy) to cover IDLE HANDS, a movie that has over the years (very deservedly) gained a cult following. In this episode we discuss Fred Willard's ability to be funny doing anything, Devon Sawa's physical comedy prowess, pop-punk nostalgia and, of course, the soundtrack. WaTTBA: https://whatatimepod.com/ Support the show on P...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 9
Today I'm joined by Robert Ottone (@RobertOttone), author of The Girl in the Floor and Her Infernal Name & Other Nightmares, to keep the ball rolling on Halloween month with the I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER soundtrack. We talk about the imposing look of the killer, Sarah Michelle Gellar's role as a 90s scream queen, the era of the post-Scream slasher and what it meant for horror going forward, and--as always--cover the surprisingly stellar soundtrack. Her Infernal Name & Other Nightma...
Oct 08, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 8
Today on Soundtracker I kick off Halloween with the beginning of the show's first-ever themed month: a full slate of horror movie soundtracks to celebrate spooky season. On this episode I'm joined by Dan Boeckner (@DanBoeckner) of Wolf Parade, Operators and The Bottlemen Podcast to talk about Joel Schumacher's 1987 vampire classic THE LOST BOYS. In it, we cover how certain songs sometimes get picked to be on soundtracks (which Dan has real life experience with), aging 1970s rockers struggling to...
Oct 01, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 7
Today I'm joined by PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) of Pardon My Take, where we put on our best checkerboard patterned outfits and go skankin' with the MEET THE DEEDLES soundtrack. In this episode we try to piece together exactly who this movie was made for, say nice things about Sublime, and learn that used copies of this movie on DVD go for more than the cost of a used Playstation 3. PMT: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pardon-my-take/id1089022756 Support the show on Patreon! It's the one ...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 6
Today I'm joined by Will Menaker (@willmenaker) of Chapo Trap House, where we discuss John Carpenter's incredibly misunderstood ESCAPE FROM L.A., the extremely mid-90s soundtrack, Carpenter's ability to make the ultimate Dudes Rock movies, and try in earnest to jumpstart the re-evaluation of his post-80s output. CTH: https://www.chapotraphouse.com/ Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 5
Today I'm joined by Howell Dawdy of Howell Dawdy's Fast Track (@HowellDawdy), the man who brought you the incredible Soundtracker theme song, to discuss POINT BREAK, the misunderstood acting chops of Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves, and developing personalities based around movies. Thankfully it turns out the movie is just as fun to discuss as it is to watch. Fast Track: https://m.soundcloud.com/user-355057818 Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going:...
Sep 10, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 4
Scott Benson (@bombsfall), the co-creator of Night in the Woods, joins me to talk about BATMAN FOREVER and the wide gap between the quality of certain films and their soundtracks, as well as turning 40, discovering bands you love for life from a movie soundtrack, and lots of other things in between. Official site: http://www.nightinthewoods.com/ Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker
Sep 03, 2021•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 3
Michael Chau (@Srirachachau) and I discuss the weird life and legacy of GARDEN STATE, both the film and the soundtrack, and give the most fair assessment of each you're likely to hear in 2021. And we also discuss Scott Stapp, for some reason. Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the very first episode of Soundtracker. In the inaugural episode, Street Fight Radio's Bryan Quinby (@murderxbryan) joins me to talk about BOYZ N THE HOOD, both the film and the soundtrack, and their relationship with one another. Along the way we reminisce on taking the wrong message away from the film as teens, and what drew us to the film in the first place. Street Fight Radio: https://www.streetfightradio.com/ Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep ...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 1
Here I break down the ultimate goals and plans for this podcast. Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker
Aug 23, 2021•26 min
