SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham

This week on SOUNDS with Tom Needham, the late Peter Yarrow of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary reflects on his remarkable career, activism, and creative endeavors in a previously recorded interview. Known worldwide for his contributions to the iconic group Peter, Paul and Mary, Yarrow helped shape the 1960s folk music scene. Their self-titled debut album, “Peter, Paul and Mary,” becam...

Prepare for an enthralling journey into the unknown on this week’s episode of the SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham. Join us as we sit down with award-winning filmmaker and UFO documentarian Dean Alioto, the creator of the groundbreaking new documentary, “The Alien Perspective.” Known for his pioneering work in the found-footage genre with “The McPherson Tape” and his cult classic “Alien Abduction:...

“Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President” Filmmakers Join Tom Needham on SOUNDS Director Mary Wharton and Producer Chris Farrell are featured on the latest episode of SOUNDS, hosted by Tom Needham. They discuss their acclaimed documentary, “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President,” which was originally highlighted in a Q&A recorded for the Port Jefferson Documentary Film Series following a screening of th...

John Debney is one of Hollywood's most prolific composers and has worked on a variety of movies including the Princess Diaries, Elf, Iron Man 2, The Emperor's New Groove, Bruce Almighty and Liar Liar. In this classic SOUNDS OF FILM conversation, John Debney and Tom Needham will be talking about his career, the acclaimed score to Passion of the Christ and the music for the film, The Young Messiah.

The SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham presents a rare interview with the legendary Tom Kenny, the voice behind SpongeBob SquarePants. Best known for bringing the beloved character to life, Kenny also lends his voice to fan-favorite characters like Gary, Harold SquarePants, and the French Narrator on Nickelodeon’s iconic series. In this special episode, Kenny delves into the making of the holiday cla...

The SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham is celebrating the magic and nostalgia of Christmas TV with a very special guest, Herbie J Pilato, renowned TV historian and author of “Christmas TV Memories: Nostalgic Holiday Favorites of the Small Screen.” In this episode, Tom and Herbie dive deep into the timeless classics that have become a cherished part of our holiday traditions, from “Rudolph the Red-Nos...

The latest episode of SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham features an exclusive conversation with acclaimed filmmaker James Fox, the visionary behind groundbreaking UFO documentaries like “The Phenomenon” and “Moment of Contact.” In his newest film, “The Program”, Fox teams up with producer Lance Mungia and narrator Peter Coyote to uncover startling truths about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Th...

In the latest episode of the SOUNDS Podcast, Tom Needham interviews former Ambassador and Governor of Virginia Jim S. Gilmore. Renowned for his leadership in public service, Ambassador Gilmore shares his expert insights on U.S. foreign policy, national security, and the state of democracy around the world. His reflections on U.S. relations with Russia and strategies to strengthen national resilien...

Mark Mancina, the legendary composer behind the unforgettable music of Disney’s “Moana,” joins Tom Needham on the SOUNDS podcast for an exclusive conversation about his illustrious career and his exciting new work for the highly anticipated “Moana 2.” Known for his groundbreaking contributions to film scores, Mancina has crafted the soundtracks to classics like “The Lion King,” “Speed,” and “Tarza...

The next SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham explores the incredible life of Christopher Reeve through the lens of the new documentary, “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.” Today’s guest is co-director, Peter Ettedgui, who delved into Reeve’s transformation from Hollywood’s most iconic Superman to a courageous advocate for disability rights and spinal cord research. “Super/Man,” is a deeply movin...

This week on the SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham, acclaimed director Klaudia Reynicke joins the show to discuss her powerful coming-of-age drama, “Queens” (“Reinas”). The film, which explores the complex dynamics of family, identity, and belonging, tells the story of two young sisters, Lucia and Aurora, who must reconnect with their estranged father before leaving their country forever. Set agains...

The next episode of the SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham features an exclusive conversation with Emmy-winning filmmaker Matthew O’Neill, co-director of the eye-opening new HBO documentary “Surveilled.” Co-directed with Perri Peltz, the film is available to stream on Max. “Surveilled” takes a chilling look at the growing prevalence of commercial spyware, focusing on Pegasus, a tool developed by the...

The SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham is proud to feature an exclusive interview with Austin Peck, the director of the moving and transformative documentary, “Ranger.” Set against the stunning backdrop of Kenya’s Maasai homeland, “Ranger” tells the compelling story of a group of 12 women who break barriers to become East Africa’s first all-female anti-poaching unit. As Peck shares in this insightful...

On the next episode of the SOUNDS Podcast and SOUNDS OF FILM Radio Show, Tom Needham welcomes acclaimed filmmaker Ondi Timoner to discuss her latest documentary, "All God’s Children." Known for her incisive storytelling and ability to capture history as it unfolds, Ondi brings her unique vision to this powerful film about bridging divides between two historically marginalized communities: Brooklyn...

On the next episode of the SOUNDS Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with Wendy Lobel, the Emmy-winning producer and director behind the new feature documentary "Anxiety Club." This powerful and funny film takes an intimate look at anxiety through the lives of some of today’s most brilliant comedians, including Marc Maron, Joe List, Tiffany Jenkins, Eva Victor, and more. Through stand-up performances, ca...

In this episode of The SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham, Tom speaks with acclaimed filmmaker Dori Berinstein and renowned fashion designer Kenneth Cole about their new documentary, “A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole."The film, which premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival, delves into Kenneth Cole’s extraordinary journey as a designer, activist, and entrepreneur. It explores...

On this episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, filmmaker Elan Golod joins the show to discuss his latest documentary, “Nathan-ism.” The film, releasing on November 15, 2024, at New York City’s Quad Cinema and later in Los Angeles and nationwide, captures the poignant journey of Nathan Hilu, an outsider artist whose life was profoundly shaped by his role as a guard to Nazi war criminals during the Nur...

In light of the recent election day results, The SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham reposts a remarkable 2023 conversation with Scott Adams, who was facing his own controversy at the time and predicted a surprising 3rd Act movie ending to the 2024 Presidential Election that many thought was unimaginable. Scott Adams (Dilbert, How to Fail at Almost Anything and Still Win Big) also discusses his new bo...

In this episode of the SOUNDS Podcast, Tom Needham welcomes filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer, the director of the critically acclaimed documentary “Where’s My Roy Cohn?” Known for his award-winning work on films like “Valentino: The Last Emperor” and “Studio 54,” Tyrnauer brings his investigative storytelling to the complex, controversial life of Roy Cohn. "Where’s My Roy Cohn?” dives into the career of th...

Julie Cohen, the next guest on the SOUNDS podcast with Tom Needham, is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker known for her powerful documentaries. Her acclaimed film “RBG” (2018), co-directed with Betsy West, captures the extraordinary life of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The documentary highlights Ginsburg’s unparalleled legal legacy and unexpected status as a p...

On the next episode of the SOUNDS Podcast, Tom Needham welcomes the legendary Dionne Warwick, whose career as a soulful pop icon has enchanted audiences for decades. Known for timeless hits like “Walk On By” and “I Say a Little Prayer,” Warwick’s collaboration with Burt Bacharach in the 1960s produced some of the most beloved songs in pop history. Beyond her unmistakable voice, Dionne Warwick is c...

Acclaimed filmmakers Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó join Tom Needham on the SOUNDS Podcast to discuss "Agent of Happiness." Arun Bhattarai from Bhutan and Dorottya Zurbó from Hungary are a dynamic documentary filmmaking team with a unique global perspective. Their latest film, "Agent of Happiness," follows Happiness Agent Amber Gurung across Bhutan’s Himalayas as he measures the contentment of...

Join Tom Needham on SOUNDS for an eye-opening and compelling conversation with Peabody and Emmy Award-winning director Todd Bieber, whose latest documentary “American Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly” delves into the controversial practice of cat declawing. In this exclusive interview, Bieber sheds light on the medical, ethical, and emotional ramifications of a procedure that remains shocki...

Director John Pilger Discusses “The Coming War on China” on The SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham Tom Needham presents an exclusive interview with renowned documentary filmmaker John Pilger, who will discuss his films “Utopia” and “The Coming War on China.". Pilger is also widely known for his work on films about Julian Assange, including “The War You Don’t See” and his 2007 film, “The War on Democr...

On the upcoming episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, filmmaker Alan Rudolph joins to discuss the restored 4K release of his satirical film, “Breakfast of Champions.” Based on Kurt Vonnegut’s acclaimed novel, this darkly comedic portrayal of American life returns after 25 years, offering a fresh and timely reflection on the madness and chaos that still resonate today. Starring Bruce Willis as the un...