Soundtracker is back, baby (wolf howl)! It's season 3, and I'm leading off with a two-part episode on NATURAL BORN KILLERS! Oh, and Scott Wampler (@ScottWamplerRIP) of The Kingcast (@kingcast19) is back to talk about it with me! In this episode, we talk about whether Stone hit the mark with his satire, how that message works even better in the True Crime Era, the original Tarantino script, Rodney Dangerfield, how much fun every single actor in the movie seems to be having, everyone being on mush...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 45 min
With one week to go until the season premiere (NATURAL BORN KILLERS, with returning guest Scott Wampler back for a 2 part episode), I was debating whether to be silent for a week or put something out, and I decided to unlock another bonus episode! January's bonus episodes (WHO'S THE MAN and YOUNG GUNS 2) will be up shortly, as well. You can find them at www.patreon.com/soundtracker. Check it out, because any support helps keep the show alive. See you all next Friday with Season 3! It's the 1990 ...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Season 3 begins shortly with NATURAL BORN KILLERS, but until then I'm unlocking a bonus episode, as a treat. See you all soon! Will Menaker is back to talk about Hype Williams gonzo masterpiece, BELLY. In this episode we talk about the troubled production, DMX's undeniable charisma, Nas' questionable acting ability, the incredible look and style of the film, why critics were wrong about it, and, of course, the soundtrack. Find Will on Twitter at @willmenaker Support Chapo Trap House at https://w...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 31 min
It's the season finale and Christmas Episode all in one today . This year it's NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION, and I'm joined by returning guest Jason Kleeberg, the host of Five Five podcast (@forcefivepod). In this episode we talk Randy Quaid, a world where Chevy Chase wasn't difficult to work with, what makes this a great Christmas movie, the incredible supporting cast, and with this one I do something a little different with the soundtrack. You can listen to this episode whether you're...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Today on Soundtracker, we're kicking ass, tearing throats, and talking about MACGRUBER. And joining me are returning guests Plexico Gingrich (@ruthlessreviews) and L Ron Mexico (@LRonMexico), from the fan-favorite ROAD HOUSE episode. In this episode, we discuss what an irredeemably terrible person MacGruber is, ponder MacGruber's prowess as a lover, position Piper as the stand-in for the audience, sing Kristen Wiig's praises, talk about the 80s top 40 heavy soundtrack and more. Look, if you list...
Dec 16, 2022•2 hr 14 min
It's time for Side B of my conversation on DUMB AND DUMBER with Scott Benson (@bombsfall on Twitter and IG). In this episode we finish our discussion of the movie, and finally get to the soundtrack. Which, if you didn't know, is incredibly good. In this half, we talk about the lines that stick with us, continue getting to the bottom of what makes this movie not creepy, give love to The Primitives, dig into the rest of the jangle-pop, very 1994 soundtrack and more. Alright, welp, see you later. K...
Dec 09, 2022•2 hr 38 min
Today I'm joined once again by the co-creator of Night in the Woods, Scott Benson (@bombsfall), to talk about DUMB AND DUMBER. But I'm doing this one a little differently. Since it was an especially long episode, I'm splitting it in two, with the next half releasing next Friday. Join us in this episode, as we talk about the friendship between Harry and Lloyd, the producer's attempts to screw over Jeff Daniels, what makes this movie still work in 2022, and more. Given the length we also get into ...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 54 min
Today I close down Turkey Month with B*A*P*S, and I'm joined by Charles Star (@ugarles) of the Hostile Witness Podcast (@hostilepodcast) as well as David J Roth (david_j_roth) of Defector, the It's Christmastown Podcast and The Distraction podcast. This is actually one of the earlier episodes I'd lined up, and I'm glad to finally get to it. In this episode we talk about the jokes that work, the parts that don't, bidet humor, and the truly great cast--which includes Martin Landau, Ian Richardson,...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 57 min
Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Bryan Quinby (@murderxbryan) of Street Fight Radio, back for the first time since the show's inaugural episode, and we're continuing Turkey Month with the critically lambasted, cult favorite comedy GRANDMA'S BOY. In this episode we talk about problematic pasts, Jonah Hill's dramatic turn, Nick Swardson, bleep and bloop music, have diverging opinions on JP, dig into the post-punk heavy soundtrack and more. So get in your car bed and give it a listen Check out S...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 46 min
Daddy would you like some Soundtracker? It's time to talk about FREDDY GOT FINGERED, Tom Green's masterpiece of Bizarro Comedy, and I'm joined once again by Donald Borenstein (@boringstein). In this episode we talk about our issues with people praising the movie as a prank or an anti-comedy, the insane number of animal penises you see in the movie, how much we want the director's cut, Gordy as a "protagonist", the solid soundtrack and more. Support the show on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/sound...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Hey folks, due to a few personal things and scheduling issues, I was unable to record a new episode for this week. HOWEVER, I'm not going to just miss a week. So I'm unlocking a bonus episode, and this week it's WAYNE'S WORLD, with the creator of the Soundtracker theme song and the host of Howell Dawdy's Fast Track, Howell Dawdy (@HowellDawdy). Previously this episode could only be found on Patreon but today it's free for everyone! In this episode, we talk about Mike Myers' difficult behavior on...
Nov 04, 2022•2 hr 28 min
Today I'm gonna need you to trust me, but I promise you're getting a treat and not a trick. I'm closing Halloween with THE FEAR, a movie I'm sure most of you haven't heard of. But it has one of my all-time favorite soundtracks, and the movie is a genuinely good time. As an added bonus, I'll link to where you can watch it (for free) on Tubi as well as the Spotify playlist I made with a majority of the soundtrack below! How cool is that? Oh and if that isn't enough, I'm joined by Oliver Leach, who...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Today on Soundtracker, would you like to play a game? It's called "listen to me and Brian Salisbury (@BriguySalisbury) talk about SCREAM for 2 hours". Brian co-hosts a great podcast called Junkfood Cinema (@JunkfoodCinema), and against all odds--which included power outages--we managed to get this episode in the bag. So listen, as we discuss the masterclass of tension in the opening scene, the films that came out in the years following SCREAM, the sequels, sweet Dewey, Gale, Sydney and all of th...
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 11 min
Today on Soundtracker, Spooky Season continues with Rob Zombie's grime masterpiece, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, and I'm joined by Josh Lewis (@thejoshl) and Jamie Miller (@jamiemilleracas) of SLEAZOIDS Podcast (@sleazoidspod). In this episode we talk about Zombie's body of work, the incredible trick Zombie pulls off by making the audience care for the worst people on Earth, William Forsythe, how (against all odds) the deployment of Freebird works, what an absolute treasure Sid Haig was, Zombie's knack ...
Oct 14, 2022•3 hr 7 min
Halloween continues this week here at Soundtracker, and I'm joined by the host of The Best Little Horror House in Philly, George Heftler (@LittleHorrorPHL) to talk about BLADE. In this episode we talk about how amazing it is that BLADE basically gave us the MCU, the long road to getting the movie made, Wesley Snipes being Wesley Snipes, do our best vampire puns, I (correctly) state that werewolves are better than vampires, talk about the music and more. Some mf'ers are always trying to ice skate...
Oct 07, 2022•2 hr 5 min
*Crypt Keeper voice* Welcome Boils and Ghouls, to the first episode of Soundtracker's Second Annual Spooky Season Celebration. I'm super stoked about the lineup the next 5 weeks, and kicking it off I have returning guest Morgan Kleinschmidt (@ComradeLuanne) to talk about the very fun film, THE CRAFT. In this episode we talk about Fairuza Balk, how 90s the movie feels, what incredible dicks the Cool Guys are, the cover-heavy soundtrack and more. I'm casting a spell on you, which will make you lis...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Today on Soundtracker, I bite my thumb, but not at thee. Unless you're into that. That's right, it's time for another one of the big ones, ROMEO+ JULIET, and joining me is Twitter nice guy and my mortal nemesis, AK Lingus (@aklingus). In this episode we talk about how huge this movie seemed at the time it released, how cleverly it manages to tie Shakespeare's dialogue and themes with modern times, John Leguizamo's excellent turn as Tybalt, why you couldn't make a modern Romeo and Juliet within a...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Today on Soundtracker I'm returning to Wes Anderson with THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, and I'm joined by the host of Select and Start Podcast, Keifer Lirette (@DannyVegito). In this episode, we discuss Hackman's difficulty on set, his great performance as Royal, the dynamics of the characters, how this movie above all others nails the "Wes Anderson feel", our conflicted feelings on the use of Needle in the Hay, the very Wes Anderson soundtrack and General Custer. Spoiler: everyone knows Custer died at L...
Sep 16, 2022•2 hr 7 min
Today on Soundtracker I'm talking about the Cadillac of movies, GET SHORTY, and joining me is actor (Book of Boba Fett, Physical, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and grower of a perfect mustache Galen Howard (@_Galen_Howard_ on Twitter and galenhoward on IG). In this episode we talk about Travolta's effortless coolness as Chili Palmer, Dennis Farina's perfect use of swearing, Hackman's hilarious turn as Hary Zimm, John Gries, the great jazzy soundtrack and more. Look at me. Look at me. Now listen to this ep...
Sep 09, 2022•2 hr 27 min
Today on Soundtracker it's time to return to the Danger Zone (?), with another Kenny Loggins led soundtrack in FOOTLOOSE. Joining me is Gawker editor and beloved Twitter user Brandy Jensen (@BrandyLJensen), in a very lean and efficient episode. In this episode, we talk how much weirder the movie is than we remembered, how much better it is for it, John Lithgow's nuanced performance, how dangerous Ariel is, the incredibly stacked soundtrack and more. So hit play, and..... LET'S DANCE! SUPPORT THE...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min
It's a very special occasion today on Soundtracker, as the show is officially 1 year old. Joining me to help celebrate are Eric Szyszka (@ericszyszka) and Chris Cabin (@crabin) of the excellent We Hate Movies podcast (@WHMpodcast), and we're talking about 1996's much-maligned attempt to turn Pamela Anderson into an action star, BARB WIRE. In this episode we all agree that this movie isn't as bad as its reputation, talk about what it got right, what it got wrong, the incredible supporting cast, w...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 51 min
On today's episode, I'm back to talking Scorsese. This time it's THE COLOR OF MONEY, and joining me is Christian Steinbacher (@TSSteinbacher) of the excellent Report This Post podcast (@ReportThisPost). In this episode we talk pool, Tom Cruise being a charismatic madman, people misunderstanding the ending, how it's both obvious and not obvious that Marty was a hired gun for this project, Don Henley being terrible, how excellent Warren Zevon was, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! ONLY YOU CA...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Do you like Prince? Do you like Batman? Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? If you answered yes to at least 2 out of 3 of those questions do I have an episode for you. That's right, it's episode 50 (!!!): BATMAN, and joining me is the founder of The Second Disc, writer, and the only person who likes Prince more than I do, Mike Duquette (@sir__duque on Twitter and @sir_duque on IG). In this episode we talk Batmania, Keaton's Batman, Nicholson's Joker, the long road to getti...
Aug 12, 2022•2 hr 13 min
Today on Soundtracker, I'm talking about PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, and joining me is the current #2 ranked Bellator heavyweight, reptile lover, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony fan Linton "The Swarm" Vassell. Linton has an upcoming heavyweight title fight, and he still found time to sit and talk about this movie with me, which I appreciate a ton. In this episode, we talk about Danny McBride, Bone, the wonderful bromance between Dale and Saul, knowing people in real life like Saul, the way this balances action ...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today I'm joined by professional boxer, former world kickboxing champion, former WBO junior welterweight champion, nutritionist and author Chris Algieri (@chris_algieri on Twitter and IG) to talk about STREET FIGHTER, which has one of the most underrated of all 90s soundtracks. It features Ice Cube, Nas, The Pharcyde, and many more doing all original songs inspired by the Street Fighter IP. In this episode we talk a lot about Raul Julia's incredible performance, JCVD's on-set issues, Chris break...
Jul 29, 2022•2 hr 9 min
Today I'm joined by Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter (of The Format, fun. as well as solo) and host of ClayneCast Nate Ruess to talk about Ben Stiller's very dark comedy, THE CABLE GUY. In this episode we pat ourselves on the back for liking the movie even back when it came out, give a lot of love to mid-90s alt-rock, discuss Andy Dick, realize that Steven was actually a pretty bad friend, and, of course, talk about Jim Carrey. So give it a listen, it'll juice you up. Listen to ClayneCast ...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Twitter's favorite lawyer, Richie Deals (@allahliker) to talk about The God Bill Duke's incredibly cynical undercover cop film, DEEP COVER. In this episode, Richie dispenses legal advice (to the fictional lawyers in the film), we talk about what an incredible presence Larry Fishburne had in his first leading role, how Jeff Goldblum manages to do his Jeff Goldblum thing in an against-type role and make it work tremendously, how great it's been to see this movie...
Jul 15, 2022•2 hr
Today I'm joined by attorney, frequent podcast guest, and Boston expert Carey Shockey (@shocks) to talk about the first Scorsese movie I've gotten to on the show so far: THE DEPARTED. In this episode we talk about this movie having the perfect use of Mark Wahlberg, the heavy lifting DiCaprio does with his expressions, the weird belief that this movie only won Scorsese an Academy Award to make up for past snubs, the Dropkick Murphys, and Marty's ear for music in general. So give it a listen, pref...
Jul 08, 2022•2 hr 14 min
Here's a sample of the TANK GIRL episode I recorded with Scott Benson (@bombsfall), a returning fan favorite, available only for Patreon subscribers. If you like this, there's 3 more hours where that came from, and you can find it at the link below. Also, I break down the show's future a little bit beforehand. Support the show! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep this podcast going. You can do so at www.patreon.com/soundtracker Also, make sure to check out the episode of BATMAN FOREVER I r...
Jul 01, 2022•27 min
With the blessing of my incredible Patreon subs, I'm unlocking the show's first bonus episode for non-subscribers. I wasn't planning on having a full episode this week, but thanks to this I can. This also gives you a chance to see that I'm not phoning the bonus material in, and if you like it make sure you subscribe at the Patreon, which I'll link down below. It's the thing that's gonna help keep this show going. This week, I'm joined by Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of the Nerds Without Pants po...
Jul 01, 2022•2 hr 4 min
