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In this episode of They Scored THIS , we sit down with acclaimed composer Kevin Manthei , whose dynamic and versatile musical career has left a lasting impression across film, television, animation, and video games. Known for his ability to blend orchestral arrangements, electronic textures, atmospheric soundscapes, and intense rhythmic compositions, Manthei has developed a distinctive musical voi...

This is all of the footage that was recorded before and after the Isle of Dogs episode. We hope you enjoy! Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also, follow us on Instagram. And p...

In this episode of Score THIS , we take a journey to Trash Island for Wes Anderson’s stop-motion adventure, Isle of Dogs . After the dogs of Megasaki City are banished following an outbreak of canine illness, twelve-year-old Atari Kobayashi steals a small aircraft and embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue his beloved companion, Spots. With help from Chief, Rex, King, Boss, and Duke, Atari uncov...

This is all of the footage that was recorded before and after the SNK Fighting Game Music Roundtable. We hope you enjoy! Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also, follow us on In...

Get ready for a musical showdown as we step into the legendary world of SNK fighting games! In this special music roundtable episode, Malfred and three special guests celebrate the unforgettable soundtracks that helped define some of the most iconic fighting games in video game history. From the explosive energy of The King of Fighters to the hard-hitting sounds of Fatal Fury , Art of Fighting , a...

In this episode of They Scored THIS , we sit down with acclaimed composer Carl Johnson to explore his remarkable career in film, television, and animation scoring. From crafting memorable musical moments for beloved animated series to bringing emotional depth, excitement, and personality to storytelling through music, Johnson has built an impressive body of work that spans generations of entertain...

In this special interview of They Scored THIS, we sit down with legendary video game composer, musician, producer, and industry veteran, Tommy Tallarico for a conversation about his career and the evolution of video game music. Tommy discusses his journey into the gaming industry, his approach to creating memorable and interactive music, and his work across titles including Earthworm Jim , MDK , C...

This is bonus content of footage that was recorded before and after the recording of the Tekken Music Roundtable. We hope you enjoy. Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also, fol...

Get ready for the next battle! On this special episode of Score THIS , we step into the King of Iron Fist Tournament for a Tekken Music Roundtable , celebrating the music that have helped define one of fighting games’ most iconic franchises. Malfred and three special guests each bring selected Tekken tracks to the table, breaking down the production, instrumentation, melodies, rhythms, personal me...

This is the bonus material of random topics we talked about before and after recording the Doctor Who episode. We hope you enjoy. Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also, follow...

This is bonus content of footage that was recorded before and after the recording of the Tekken Music Roundtable. We hope you enjoy. Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also, fol...

Get ready for the next battle! On this special episode of Score THIS , we step into the King of Iron Fist Tournament for a Tekken Music Roundtable , celebrating the music that have helped define one of fighting games’ most iconic franchises. Malfred and three special guests each bring selected Tekken tracks to the table, breaking down the production, instrumentation, melodies, rhythms, personal me...

In this episode of Score THIS, we step into the TARDIS to revisit Doctor Who Series 1 and the unforgettable journey of the Ninth Doctor. We explore how composer Murray Gold revitalized the sound of Doctor Who, blending sweeping orchestral themes, electronic textures, haunting vocals, and emotional character motifs. From the wonder of “Rose” and the terror of “Dalek” to the heartbreaking finale of...

This is the bonus material of random topics we talked about before and after recording the Transformers movie episode. We hope you enjoy. Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also...

Autobots. Decepticons. Synths. Guitars. And one of the most explosive animated scores of the 1980s. On this episode of Score THIS , we travel to Cybertron to revisit The Transformers: The Movie (1986) with returning special guest, TekForce . Together, we explore Vince DiCola’s electrifying score—a powerhouse fusion of synthesizers, electronic textures, pounding percussion, and rock-driven energy t...

On this episode of They Scored THIS , we sit down with legendary composer, trumpeter, and recording artist Mark Isham for a conversation about a remarkable career built on experimentation, emotion, and the art of storytelling through music. From his early roots in jazz and electronic music to becoming one of film and television’s most distinctive musical voices, Isham has created an incredibly div...

This week on the first episode of the Score THIS spin-off interview series, They Scored THIS , we sit down with composer Jennifer Kes Remington for an in-depth conversation about her journey as a composer, her creative process, and the art of bringing stories to life through music. Jennifer takes us behind the scenes to talk about her musical influences, finding her voice as a composer, the challe...

What happens when Capcom’s greatest worlds collide? In this special episode, Malfred is once again, joined by three special guests for a deep-dive discussion into Capcom’s legendary crossover games—from X-Men to Street Fighter to Marvel to SNK to Tatsunoko Production and beyond. We explore what made these crossover titles so exciting, how Capcom balanced wildly different characters and fighting st...

This is the bonus material we talked about before and after recording the Street Fighter Music Roundtable episode. We hope you enjoy. Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also, fo...

This is the bonus material we talked about before and after recording the Upgrade episode. We hope you enjoy. Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also, follow us on Instagram. Av...

What happens when technology doesn’t just change the way we live—but takes control of who we are? In this episode of Score THIS , we dive into Upgrade (2018), Leigh Whannell’s stylish and brutal sci-fi thriller, and the pulse-pounding score by Jed Palmer . From Grey Trace’s transformation after a devastating attack to STEM’s increasingly dominant presence, we explore how the music drives the film’...

This is the bonus material we talked about before and after recording the Earthworm Jim episode. We hope you enjoy. Questions? Comments about our episodes? Email us at Scorethispod@gmail.com ! We welcome all listeners to offer films, games, and TV shows for us to cover, but please keep the emails on topic! It makes reading them easier and we can respond quicker that way! Also, follow us on Instagr...

In this episode of Score THIS , we dive headfirst into the wonderfully bizarre world of Earthworm Jim — the 1994 cult-classic game that turned a worm in a super suit into one of gaming’s most unforgettable heroes. Joining us for this episode is special guest An Hobbes , as we explore the game's outrageous visual style, surreal humor, chaotic gameplay, and most importantly… its unforgettable music....

On this episode of Score THIS , we're stepping into the shadowy world of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai , where hip-hop, philosophy, and cinema collide through one of the most distinctive film scores ever composed. Joining us is special guest Jim Search , as we break down RZA's groundbreaking soundtrack and explore how it shapes every moment of Jim Jarmusch's cult classic. From Ghost Dog's quie...

This is just some bonus footage of stuff we recorded before and after the Blade Runner episode. Listen to our conversation with Kyle before the episode starts, then after Malfred and Todd talk about the other ending of Blade Runner, cancelled TV shows and other random topics, enjoy. 😁.