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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 werew...

*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 dic...

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 theme...

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 o...

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 hi...

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...

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...

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 thi...

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 @...

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,...

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. I...

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...

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 h...

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...

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...

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 thi...

Today I'm joined by bar owner, comedian and podcaster Stuart Wellington (@flophousecat on Twitter and IG) of The Flop House podcast, and we're talking about Vanilla Ice's attempt at movie stardom, COOL AS ICE. In this episode we talk about how this movie deserves a cult following, what an incredible creep Johnny is, the extremely 1991 styles and fashions present in the movie, death...

Today I'm joined by Twitch streamer and co-host of The Insurgents Podcast, Rob Rousseau (@robrousseau), to talk about SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER. In this episode we talk about the trajectory of Mike Meyers career, how unlikable Charlie can be, I go on a long defense of Gin Blossoms, and we talk a lot about Ned's Atomic Dustbin. So put your headphones over your big heed and give it a li...

Today I'm joined by Morgan Kleinschmidt (@ComradeLuanne) to talk about the very fun, very 90s cyber-thriller HACKERS, which features a soundtrack with a great mix of 90s electronica. In this episode we talk about how everyone looks too old to be the characters they play, how Fisher Stevens absolutely understood the assignment, our admittedly small knowledge of hacker culture, and the soundtra...

Today I'm joined by comedian, podcaster, and #1 Joey Deluxe Fan Jeff May (@heytherejeffro on Twitter and IG) to talk about GODZILLA '98. In this episode we talk about what went wrong with the movie, the few things it did right, Matthew Broderick's hat, the extremely 1998 soundtrack and how much it whips ass, how unironically good the Puff Daddy song still is, and how the Godzilla Re...

Today I'm joined by Billy Ray Brewton  (@BillyRayBrewton on Twitter and IG), host of The Incinerator Podcast and Movies With Gravy, to talk about NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST. In this episode we talk about the state of 2000s indie rock, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, the sweet charm of the movie, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Give it a listen, and find out if (like me) you thought this was...

On today's episode, I'm joined by the great Bill Corbett (@BillCorbett on Twitter and IG) of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Rifftrax to talk about TRAINSPOTTING. In this episode, we talk about the catch-22 of depicting heroin use realistically in film, the softies at Cannes, knowing people like Begbie, bad times at the nightclub, and the soundtrack. So choose life. Or choose to listen...

Today on Soundtracker, the good guys dress in black, remember that.  That's right, it's MEN IN BLACK. And joining me is Film Twitter stalwart and all-around good guy, Jackson Boren (@JacksonBoren). In this episode we talk about Will Smith's incredible run in the 90s as the 4th Of July Weekend guy, his tie-in songs, the precursors for those, the still top-notch creature effects, the...

Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Andrew Law (@IllyBocean) of the Boonta Vista podcast (@boontavista) to talk about NEW JACK CITY. In this episode we talk about blaxploitation, Ice-T, Mario Van Peebles, the film's conflicting messaging, the very early-90s fashion, Snipes, get in-depth on the intricate web of New Jack Swing, and as always, talk about the soundtrack.  Check out Boonta Vi...

Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined by Unread's Chris Stedman  (@ChrisDStedman on IG and Twitter) to talk about Britney Spears' unfairly maligned (even at the time of release) film CROSSROADS. It's a much darker movie than I expected, and a movie that takes on an entire new light in 2022. It's one worthy of reevaluation. In this episode we talk about the (not so subtle given...