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Lots and lots of movies have soundtracks. Some are classics. Some are bad. But the majority fall somewhere in between. This podcast is going to take a look at all of them (or, as many as I can). Every week I'll be covering a different movie that had an original motion picture soundtrack, and then digging into the album. One part film discussion, one part music discussion, the Soundtracker podcast is here to help you navigate the wide world of movies and music. In each episode, myself and a guest discuss the movie and its soundtrack, rate each one, give you our picks for the best songs on the soundtrack, and suggest additional recommendations for what to watch or listen to in relation to whatever we're covering. So join me, as I look back at an era that's largely a thing of the past, and maybe you'll find a new favorite film or song along the way. New episodes every Friday. Theme Song provided by Howell Dawdy of Howell Dawdy's Fast Track https://soundcloud.com/howelldawdysfasttrack. Edited by Ross Reilly (@4_5_and_7). You can follow me on Twitter at @uwebollocks, and follow the show on Twitter at @Soundtracker_ for updates. Help keep the show going! You can do that at www.patreon.com/soundtracker, where you can get 2 monthly bonus episodes and more!
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 ...
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 discu...
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 ...
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/soundtracker Today 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,...
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...
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 Man...
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, a...
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 ...
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 thi...
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 actu...
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.pa...
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 t...
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 W...
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, wh...
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...
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 ma...
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...
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...
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, ...
Today on Soundtracker, I swear if you rag on me 13 or 14 more times, I'm outta here! However, if you don't, you can listen to me talk about BASEKETBALL, where I'm joined by Bree Rody (@prune__tracy), of the Peak Show podcast(@peakshowpod), a show I've been a guest on twice now. In this episode, we talk about Matt and Trey, Zucker's pre and post 9/11 comedy, how the movie is shockingly less problematic than you'd think in 2023, the parts of the movie that got modern sports right, Playmate of the ...
Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined once again by Matt Christman (@cushbomb) of Chapo Trap House to talk about Quentin Tarantino, and this time we're talking PULP FICTION. In this episode, we talk about what a doofus Vincent Vega is, why it doesn't matter what's in the briefcase, how tense the Mia overdose scene is, Butch and Marcellus' very bad day, Chuck Berry's only #1 hit being My Dingaling, surf rock, and Tarantino's way with a needle drop. The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides ...
Due to some more personal circumstances there will be no new episode today. The hope is to be back again next week. But in the meantime I'm starting a new feature, which is previewing the bonus episodes for non-patrons to sample. Today is TITAN A.E., and I'm joined once again by Francis Horton (@armystrang) of the What a Hell of a Way to Die podcast. And remember, the only way to get this full episode is through the Patreon, which you can find at, and is currently free for your first 30 days! ww...
Today on Soundtracker, I heard you wanted to be a farmer. Here's a couple of acres. It's LAST ACTION HERO, and I'm joined by musician Patrick Cosmos (@veryimportant) to talk about it. In this episode, we talk about what it could have looked like without Shane Black's touch, the incredibly messy production, Charles Dance, how this contains some of Arnold's best one-liners, AC/DC, Alice in Chains, and the death of the 80s. Not listening would be a big mistake. Check out Patrick's music here: https...
It's part 2 of Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN, where Henry Gilbert (@hEnereyG) and I get to discussing the soundtrack. In this episode we talk early 2000s alt-rock, Chad Kroeger's "Hero", The Hives, Slipknot, the Spiderman theme, Aerosmith, pop punk, and more. Can a hero save us? Tune in to find out. Check out Talking Simpsons here: https://talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/ Support Talking Simpsons on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/talkingsimpsons Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's ...
Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined once again by Henry Gilbert (@hEnereyG) of Talking Simpsons (@TalkSimpsonsPod) in part one of another two-parter, this time on Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN. In this episode, we talk about the long road to getting Spidey to the big screen, why Raimi was a perfect choice to direct it, compare this to the modern MCU movies, the perfect casting, the Green Goblin costume, how different this could have looked with other directors and actors, and a whole lot more. With great...
Today on Soundtracker I get to one of the few De Palma movies I can cover on the show with CARLITO'S WAY. And I'm joined by Arjun Hundal of the Deep Into History podcast (@DeepintoHistory), who brought a wealth of knowledge on the novels the film is based on, and the stories that inspired them. So join us, as we talk about this film vs SCARFACE, Kleinfeld being one of the biggest scumbags committed to film, The God Luiz Guzman, Benny Blanco, the chemistry between Pacino and Penelope Ann Miller, ...
Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined by Drea Clark (@TheDreaClark) of the Maximum Film! podcast (@maximum_film) to discuss one of my all-time favorite action films, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. In this episode, we talk about Geena Davis as an action star, discuss Hennessy's incredible fits, question whether having a female-fronted action film hurt its box office in 1996, talk about how happy we are it's gotten its due in the years since, wonder what ever happened to Craig Bierko, and talk about Shane B...
Well, after a very close call, Soundtracker is still here. I apologize for the delay! Today, I'm joined by writer Ben Schwartz (@benschwartz_) to talk about the extremely charming VALLEY GIRL. In this episode we talk about Nick Cage, Los Angeles, malls, valley girl speak, what an incredible 80s dickhead character Tommy is, the Romeo and Juliet connections, the really weird soundtrack history, and a lot more. So give it a listen, or you can, like, totally gag me with a spoon. Check out Ben's writ...
Today on Soundtracker, season 3 continues, as Scott Wampler (@ScottWamplerRIP) of The Kingcast (@kingcast19) and I continue our extra lengthy NATURAL BORN KILLERS discussion. In this episode, we talk about the prison riot, clickbait articles, and, of course, the soundtrack. Expect a lot of talk about problematic song titles, Trent Reznor and a whole lot more. Check out The Kingcast here: https://www.fangoria.com/podcasts/the-kingcast/ Read Scott's stuff on Fangoria here: https://www.fangoria.com...
