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Sept. 28, 2021

Scream 2 (1997) w/ Phil Bertulfo and J.M. Brandt

Our music composer, Phil Bertulfo and comic writer / horror expert-in-residence, J.M. Brandt, return to talk about Wes Craven’s 1997 slasher film, Scream 2. Why are we covering Scream 2 opposed to the original, you might ask? The soundtrack of …

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Sept. 13, 2021

Space Jam (1996) w/ Brandice Wilson

Brandice is back to talk about the 1996 Joe Pytka film, Space Jam, and the blockbuster soundtrack that accompanied the film. We manage to spend our time talking about everything from The Quad City DJs "Space Jam" theme to Bugs …

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Aug. 23, 2021

Season 2 B-Sides with Brandice Wilson, Nicole Barlow, Peter Gardner, …

We're almost done with Season 2 so here's our B-Sides compilation of this season. We have conversations with regulars Brandice and Nicole as well as clips from many of our many entertaining guests. From some of our favorite podcasters to …

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Aug. 9, 2021

Songs in the Key of Springfield (1997) w/ Robert and Steven Sklansky …

This week we welcome Robert and Steven Sklansky, brothers, and co-hosts of The Simpsons Did It Podcast, to talk about the 1997 soundtrack, Songs in the Key of Springfield, which is the first official Simpsons soundtrack. We chat about all …

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July 26, 2021

The Return of the Living Dead (1985) w/ JM Brandt, writer of Swamp Do…

We cover our first horror soundtrack this week with JM Brandt, writer of the upcoming horror comic, Swamp Dogs: House of Crows (Scout/Black Caravan), which comes out in ashcan form this week! We talk about the 1985 Dan O'Bannon horror …

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July 12, 2021

High Fidelity (2000) w/ Brandice Wilson and Nicole Barlow

Brandice and Nicole are back to talk about the Stephen Frears film High Fidelity (2000), and we debate whether it really qualifies as a romantic comedy or not. We break down the soundtrack and whether all of it works or …

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June 28, 2021

Does Austin from I Hate Your Taste in Movies Prefer Annie (1982), Ann…

Austin, from the podcast, I Hate Your Taste In Movies, is our guest to talk about the 1982 John Huston musical, Annie, which boasted hit songs such as "Tomorrow" and "A Hard Knock Life" as well as a loaded cast …

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June 24, 2021

Velvet Goldmine (1998) w/ Brandice Wilson and Nicole Barlow

We're back for the 2nd half of season 2! We're discussing the 1998 Todd Haynes film, Velvet Goldmine, which pays tribute to glam rock through both original songs and covers. We discuss how the movie is more or less based …

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March 22, 2021

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) w/ Peter Gardner

Actor/Director/Writer, Peter Gardner returns to the podcast to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Mel Stuart film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which while technically not a musical, it boasts such classic songs as "Pure...

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March 8, 2021

Black Panther (2018) w/ Raymond Luu of Reel Asian Podcast

This week, Raymond Luu of Reel Asian Podcast and I cover the Kendrick Lamar curated soundtrack for the 2018 Ryan Coogler film, Black Panther. We talk about the vibrancy of the album and how Coogler’s request for a couple of …

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March 1, 2021

Atomic Blonde (2017) w/ Brandice Wilson and Nicole Barlow

Ryan, Brandice, and Nicole chat about the 2017 David Leitch film, Atomic Blonde and it's very 80's soundtrack. We talk how the film's use of these popular songs are used in a way that isn't too on the nose. We …

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Feb. 22, 2021

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) w/ Peter Gardner

It's our 25th Episode and we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Steven Spielberg's (Indiana Jones and) Raiders of the Lost Ark with actor/director/writer Peter Gardner who brings a wealth of knowledge about the film and it's soundtrack...

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Feb. 15, 2021

Aladdin (2014) w/ Kaytie Ohashi of The Wonderful World of Disney Vill…

Kaytie Ohashi of The Wonderful World of Disney Villains Podcast is our guest this week to talk about Aladdin, the Broadway musical. We discuss the origins of the musical and compare it to the 1992 animated version of Aladdin, and …

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Feb. 8, 2021

Donnie Darko (2001) w/ Damon Gross

Damon Gross returns to the podcast to talk about the 2001 Richard Kelly film, Donnie Darko, which Damon saw in its original theatrical run! We chat about the 80s songs that Kelly and soundtrack composer/supervisor, Michael Andrews chose for the …

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Feb. 1, 2021

Why Doesn't Richard Linklater Get More Credit for His Music Choices E…

MJ from the https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-marijayne-maven/menage-with-the-marijayne-maven-podcast is our guest this week as we talk about the classic 1993 Richard Linklater film, Dazed and Confused, which launched a bunch of acting careers and...

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Jan. 25, 2021

Moulin Rouge (2001) Part 2 w/ Brandice Wilson and Nicole Barlow

It’s Part 2 of our breakdown of the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film, Moulin Rouge, with Brandice Wilson and Nicole Barlow. In this half of the episode, we break down the film’s mashup of Smells Like Teen Spirit and Lady Marmalade, …

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Jan. 18, 2021

Moulin Rouge (2001) Part 1 w/ Brandice Wilson and Nicole Barlow

Brandice Wilson and Nicole Barlow are back to talk about the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film Moulin Rouge, which happens to star Nicole's favorite actor, Ewan McGregor. We talk about how the film has aged 20 years later and we discuss …

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Jan. 12, 2021

Empire Records (1995) w/ Hannah and Lily of Society Owes Me a Gen-X P…

Hannah and Lily from Society Owes Me a Gen X Podcast are the guests this week to talk about Alan Moyle’s 1995 film, Empire Records, and it’s hit soundtrack, which initially overshadowed the film. We talk about the Gin Blossoms …

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Dec. 21, 2020

Scrooge (1970) w/ Dr. Rebecca L. Salois

Dr. Rebecca L. Solois, of the https://www.stitcher.com/show/why-do-we-read-this, is our guest as we talk about the 1970 Ronald Neame film, Scrooge for our SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE. We talk about why this 4 time Oscar nominated film resonates with...

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Nov. 23, 2020

Why Does Brandice Despise Trainspotting (1996? w/ Brandice Wilson and…

Brandice Wilson and Nicole Barlow return for one of the last episodes of the season. We talk about Danny Boyle’s 1996 groundbreaking film, Trainspotting, and the 2 much loved companion soundtracks that it spawned. This is one of Nicole’s favorite...

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Nov. 16, 2020

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996) w/ Phil Bertulfo

Our show’s music composer, and member of Chicago bands, Percolator and Rubber Spaniel, Phil Bertulfo, returns to the podcast to talk about the soundtrack to the 1996 film Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. Phils talks about how he discovered …

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Nov. 9, 2020

How Difficult is it to Explain the Plot of O Brother, Where Art Thou …

Dr. Alaina Rajagopal, one of the hosts of the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-emergency-docs/id1514065367, is our guest this week as we discuss the 2000 Grammy Album of the Year recipient, O Brother, Where Are Thou? We discuss how the...

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Oct. 26, 2020

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) w/ Nicole Barlow

Advertising copywriter Nicole Barlow joins the podcast to discuss the 2004 Wes Anderson film, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, a film that initially received mixed reviews but has gone on to garner a greater appreciation as time has gone …

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Oct. 19, 2020

Purple Rain (1984) w/ Kevin Doi

Reverend Kevin Doi is our guest this week to talk about Albert Magnoli’s 1984 film, Purple Rain. Kevin, who was a big Prince fan back in 1984, talks about his skepticism over Prince crossing over into film, how he originally …

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