The Wilhelm Team

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The Wilhelm Team is a podcast about one of the most iconic sound effects used in modern cinema, the Wilhelm Scream.

Every other week the team discuss a different film, TV show or game that contains the Wilhelm Scream. They also give background on the sound design and music used within the film, tv show or game because after all this is a podcast named after a sound effect.

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Episodes

There's A Wilhelm Scream in 'Poltergeist'

‘They’re here’. Or more accurately, we are, to discuss 1982 horror film Poltergeist. We cover the films best moments as well as its lasting legacy, and deal with our first ever ‘meta-scream’. This podcast definitely not sponsored by Pizza Hut…

Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4

There's A Wilhelm Scream In 'Captain America: The First Avenger'

The Team salutes one of the biggest icons in modern cinema, as they discuss star-spangled man and probable ultimate frisbee champion Captain America: The First Avenger. Who nearly got cast in the role? Can Cap summon a motorbike? Will we actually remember to explain the rating system? Find out now!

Aug 11, 2020•54 min•Ep. 3

There's A Wilhelm Scream In 'The Raid'

Bones snap, blood spills and gag-reflexes are tested as the Team sits down to watch Indonesian action thriller The Raid. We discuss everything from the project’s origins, it’s pulsating soundtrack and a Wilhelm Scream so sneaky, one of us missed it entirely.

Aug 04, 2020•56 min•Ep. 2

There's A Wilhelm Scream In 'Star Wars IV: A New Hope'

The first episode of the Wilhelm Team tackles one of the most iconic films in cinema history. No pressure. Join us as we discuss alternate drafts, Ben Burtt and what exactly Uncle Owen did to deserve a flame-throwing. ---- Spotted a Wilhelm in a film, TV show or game? Let us know about it! Drop us an email at thewilhelmteam@yahoo.com You can also rate us if you want and we'll love you for it: https://ratethispodcast.com/wilhelm Whilst you're here, why not follow us on social media - we hear it w...

Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1

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