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It's 4/20, you ain't got no job, and you ain't got shit to do. Ok, so only 2 of those things are true, hopefully.  That's right, it's an early drop on this week's episode, in honor of every weed smokers favorite day of the year. Joining me today is comedian, actor, musician, cannibus activist, and podcaster Ngaio Bealum (@ngaio420 on Twitter and Instagram). And we&apo...

Today I'm joined by Rachel Fisher (@TheRachelFisher) of the Hollywood Crime Scene podcast (@hwoodcrimescene) to talk about Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard's 2014 film, THE GUEST, which has an incredible darkwave/synth soundtrack. In this episode we debate how much "David" actually cares for the Peterson family, discuss the sorts of movies this one took inspiration from, lament p...

It's an Opening Day Weekend celebration today on Soundtracker, and I'm joined by former MLB pitcher, current podcaster, and film lover Jerry Blevins (@jerryblevins) to talk about one of the all-time great comedies: MAJOR LEAGUE. In this episode we talk baseball movies in general, what this movie gets right (both in terms of Jerry's personal experience playing and our experiences as...

Today on Soundtracker, it's a Celebration of Specialness, as I'm joined by musician Alex Riggs (@alRiggsMusicOk) to talk about David Byrne's joyful, lone directorial feature film, TRUE STORIES. In this episode, we talk about comfort films, young John Goodman, the soundtrack, debate whether Bike Shriners or Tiny Car Shriners are better, and bemoan how unfortunate it is that Byrne nev...

Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Kaleb Horton (@kalebhorton) and Alan Siegel (@AlanSiegelLA) to talk about WALK HARD : THE DEWEY COX STORY, the only biopic you ever need to see. In this episode we discuss why it did poorly at the box office, how above and beyond it went with so many details in both the film and the soundtrack, why there should never be another biopic made after this one, t...

Today I'm joined by Desi Jedeikin (@DesiJed) of the Hollywood Crime Scene podcast (@hwoodcrimescene) to talk about PRETTY IN PINK. In this episode, I learn that lots of people think the titular pink dress is actually bad, we have a lovefest for Harry Dean Stanton, discuss the career Molly Ringwald should have had, obsess over James Spader's portrayal of Steff, talk about the soundtrack,...

Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined by the host of the Struggle Session podcast, Leslie Lee III (@leslieleeiii) to talk about Prince's masterpiece, PURPLE RAIN. In this episode we talk about how we got into Prince, the way the movie takes chances when it could have played it safely, and the perfect (yes, perfect) soundtrack album. Give it a listen, and call me up whenever you wanna grind. ...

Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Kolleen Carney Hoepfner (@KolleenCarney) to Talk Hard about the Gen X touchstone, PUMP UP THE VOLUME. In this episode we talk about how cool Christian Slater was in the late 80s/early 90s, high school, missing Samantha Mathis, and the soundtrack.  Drunk Monkeys: https://www.drunkmonkeys.us/ Twin Peaks Logcasting: https://logcasting.podbean.com/ Find Kolleen...

This week I'm joined by Donald Borenstein (@Boringstein) to talk about WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER. In this episode we talk about the history of the movie, our love of Stella, and take a break from the normal format to talk about the songs that didn't make the soundtrack album. So fondle your sweaters and give it a listen. Oh No Oh No's album can be found here: https://ohnoxohno.bandcam...

Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by the co-host of The New Abnormal podcast, (The) Andy Levy (@andylevy), to talk about another one of the seminal 90s soundtracks, SINGLES. In this episode we talk about the history of the grunge scene, Cameron Crowe's incredible run of films, our ever-increasing love for Alice In Chains, the incredibly charming movie, and its still-important soundtrack....

Today on Soundtracker it's time to dig into Wes Anderson's films, and I'm staring with RUSHMORE. Joining me is Broken Lizard's Paul Soter (SUPER TROOPERS, CLUB DREAD, WATCHING THE DETECTIVES, among others) who brings an inside perspective on the process of how songs end up in films, and how some don't. We also discuss Coconut Pete, get some very charming Brian Cox anecdote...

Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by film critic and screenwriter Drew McWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) to talk about Jonathan Demme's MARRIED TO THE MOB. In this episode we talk about the film, the importance of soundtracks during our formative years, Demme's career as a whole, and the story behind Goodbye Horses.  You can find Drew's work below, as well as VOIR, which can be found on Ne...

Today I'm joined by Twitter legend Nice Mustard (@nice_mustard) to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's BOOGIE NIGHTS. In this episode we discuss PTA's love for the characters, my infatuation with the Golden Age of Porn, the filmography of Tom Jane, and the incredible music. So check it out. It's probably the best podcast to listen to in all of Los Angeles. It's excellent. Vo...

This week on Soundtracker I finally get to my first Tarantino movie, and I'm starting at the beginning. That's right, it's RESERVOIR DOGS, and I'm joined by Matt Christman (@cushbomb). In this episode, we talk about the weird way Tarantino's brain operates, call the Wet Bandits racists, and talk about the short but killer soundtrack. So are you gonna bark all day little do...

Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Jason Kleeberg of The Force Five Podcast (Twitter: @forcefivepod, IG: Forcefivepodcast) to talk about CRUEL INTENTIONS, a movie I had very fond memories of and hadn't seen in at least 15 years. Did it hold up? You'll have to listen to find out. Actually, yes. Yes it did. Very much so. Still, you're here to hear us talk about the soundtrack to...

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...

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...

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. Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that&ap...

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...

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...

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. Support the show on Patreon! It's the...

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 s...

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://...

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.com/ Support the show o...

Here at Soundtracker I couldn't get through my first Halloween month without covering a satanic panic/heavy metal horror soundtrack. Thankfully Simon Barrett (@Simon_Barrett, writer: YOU'RE NEXT, THE GUEST, BLAIR WITCH and writer/director of this year's SEANCE) stepped in to cover not one but two movies: John Fasano's heavy metal horror duology BLACK ROSES and ROCK N ROLL NIGHT...