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...
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Episode 20: Mallrats (with Henry Gilbert of Talking Simpsons)
Today I'm joined by Henry Gilbert (@hEnereyG) of the Talking Simpsons and What a Cartoon podcasts to talk about MALLRATS. In this episode we talk about a lot, from the life and death of malls and video stores, growing up in the age of physical media, Kevin Smith's career as a whole, and the movie's incredibly 90s soundtrack. So grab some chocolate covered pretzels, get your kid away from that escalator, and join us.
Talking Simpsons: https://linktr...
Bonus: "Season 1" Wrap-Up
Just as the title says, a quick year-end wrap up. In this I talk about the future of the show, what I've learned, and give thanks for the tremendous support I've received since the show's inception. Also below are a few links if anyone wants to throw a few bucks the show's way, as I said I would include in the episode. See you all January 7th with MALLRATS, and have a safe New Year's Eve!
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi...
Episode 19: The Muppet Christmas Carol (with Rachel Millman, @rachelmillman)
Christmas comes early to Soundtracker. I'm releasing this episode a few days early to help get you through the long drives and/or flights during your holiday travels. For the show's first Christmas episode, it's THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL with a bonus chat about the 1987 television special A MUPPET FAMILY CHRISTMAS. I'm joined by Rachel Millman (@rachelmillman) for this episode, who appreciates the Muppets on a much deeper level than you...
Episode 18: Higher Learning (with Maria Guido, @Sandernista412)
Today on Soundtracker I cover my second John Singleton movie, HIGHER LEARNING. Joining me is The Left's Premier Social Worker Maria Guido (@Sandernista412). In this episode we talk about the stellar cast, the big ideas (that don't always work), and how the movie and soundtrack are admirable when when they don't always gel.
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Episode 17: Dead Presidents (with Felix Biederman of Chapo Trap House)
Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Chapo Trap House's Felix Biederman (@byyourlogic) to talk about the Hughes Brother's unsung classic, DEAD PRESIDENTS, which also has 2 of the best soundtracks of the 90s. During this episode we talk about the types of movies the Hugheses could be making in a world where 9/11 never happened, the stellar acting from top to bottom, the true story it was based on, and the incredible music.
CTH: https://www.chapotraphouse...
Episode 16: Road House (with Plexico Gingrich & L Ron Mexico of Ruthless Reviews)
Today me and the boys from Ruthless Reviews, Plexico Gingrich and L Ron Mexico (@Ruthlessreviews, @LRonMexico), decide to be nice (when we talk about the movie) until it's time to not be nice (when we talk about the soundtrack). It's ROAD HOUSE day here on Soundtracker, and I'm gonna be honest up front: this one is way more about the movie itself. So if you wanna hear Julius Caesar compared to Road House in a way that's actually credible, check it out...
Episode 15: Grosse Point Blank (with Bobby Big Wheel, @BobbyBigWheel)
This week I'm joined by Bobby Big Wheel (@BobbyBigWheel) to talk about the soundtrack to GROSSE POINT BLANK. In this episode we talk about how well the songs work within the film, how good of a run John Cusack had around the time it came out, and our own high school reunion experiences, which weren't nearly as cool as Martin's in the movie.
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episode 14: Episode 14: The Crow (with journalist Eoin Higgins)
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...
Episode 13: Lost Highway (with Scott Wampler of The Kingcast)
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...
episode 12: Episode 12: Top Gun (with Francis Horton of What a Hell of a Way to Die)
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...