Soundtracker

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 soundtrac...

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...

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 m...

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 soundtr...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 th...

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 i...

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...

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 thi...

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,...

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 Talk...

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 c...

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 scumbag...

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...

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,...

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:/...

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 scrip...

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. Chec...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 P...