Best David Hamill Podcasts (2026)

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576: Hikari On The Music Of Rental Family 39:30

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13m ago39:30

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Hikari, co-writer and director of the heartwarming comedy drama, Rental Family. Starring Brendan Fraser, it tells tells the story of an American actor based in Japan, who takes a job with an agency that provides stand-in family members for strangers. Rental Family is score by Jonsi & Alex Somers of Sigur Ros fam…

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575: Hamnet Special: Chloé Zhao, Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley 26:26

7d ago26:26

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We have a Hamnet special for you on Soundtracking, as first writer / director Chloe Zhao and stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley join Edith. Based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel - who also worked on the script - it tells the story of how the horrendous tragedy that strikes Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, inspires him to write Hamlet. Hamnet is score…

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574: Paul Bettany & Will Sharpe On The Music Of Amadeus 28:42

7d ago28:42

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Our last guests on Soundtracking are Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany, who join us to discuss Amadeus. Available to watch on Sky and Now TV, it’s a reworking of Peter Shaffer’s classic play, in which the precocious composer arrives in Vienna and soon makes an enemy of court composer Salieri.By Edith Bowman

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573: Joachim Trier & Stellan Skarsgård On The Music Of Sentimental Value [Everyman Soundtracking Film Club Live] 36:27

17d ago36:27

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As promised, we have a second episode of Soundtracking for you this Boxing Day, as Joachim Trier and Stellan Skarsgard join us to discuss Sentimental Value, which is on general release in the UK as of now. Addressing themes of intergenerational trauma, nepotism and suicide, Sentimental Value follows a fractured relationship between an acclaimed dir…

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572: Josh Safdie On The Music Of Marty Supreme 43:13

17d ago43:13

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It’s a Boxing Day bonus, as we bring you not one but two episodes of Soundtracking in the spirit of festive cheer. First up is Josh Safdie, co-writer, producer and director of Marty Supreme, the film which has been wowing critics across the globe with five star review after five star review. Then, after you've polished off your Christmas Day leftov…

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571: Warren Ellis On The Music Of The Death Of Bunny Munro (And His Dogs!) 51:15

20d ago51:15

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Our latest episode of Soundtracking sees a welcome return to the podcast for the legend that is Warren Ellis, who joins us to discuss his score for The Death Of Bunny Munro, which he composed with Nick Cave. Based on Nick's novel, The Death Of Bunny Munro stars Matt Smith as a salesman who takes his son on a road trip around Sussex after his wife's…

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What To Listen To Next: The Cinnamon Bear a Holiday Adventure 17:02

20d ago17:02

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The magical Cinnamon Bear, played by the one and only Alan Cumming, helps little Jimmy and Judy on a quest to find their stolen tree-topping star! Because what is Christmas without the star on the tree? Along the way, they’ll encounter some bizarre characters, including Mr. Presto the Magician voiced by John Goodman, and even Santa Claus himself, p…

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Down Under! with 5SOS | 10 33:00

21d ago33:00

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The Grinch has some holiday HOT TAKES to end the season. Two off the top of his very green head. First, absolutely no jacked Santa Clauses. Ripped J. K. Simmons, GET OUT OF HERE. Second, and this one might be mild depending on who you ask, Thanksgiving music is superior to Christmas music. Name your top ten right now. Speaking of music, Australian …

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570: Nia DaCosta On The Music Of Hedda 44:09

24d ago44:09

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Nia DaCosta, who joins us to discuss her film Hedda, which is streaming now on Amazon Prime as well as other home entertainment platforms. Based on the Henrik Ibsen play, Hedda stars former Soundtracking guests Tessa Thompson and Tom Bateman among a fine cast, and centres around a lavish party in which personal …

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A Very K-Pop Demon Hunt! with Audrey Nuna | 9 26:54

26d ago26:54

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The Grinch wonders what happened to a simple dinner experience. NO flaming volcano cakes. NO souvenir cups. And ABSOLUTELY NO exponential fusions that leave you with a taco-crusted French onion soup. Meanwhile, holiday-cookie-obsessed Audrey Nuna swings by with HUNTR/X approved training and teaches the Grinch the finer points of K-Pop demon hunting…

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569: Kathryn Bigelow, Rebecca Ferguson, Volker Bertelmann, Noah Oppenheim & Greg Shapiro On A House Of Dynamite [CONTAINS SPOILERS] 34:56

22d ago34:56

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We're very excited to be bringing you this latest episode, recorded in front of an audience as part of our Everyman Soundtracking film club. Edith was joined on stage by Kathryn Bigelow, Noah Oppenheim, Greg Shapiro, Rebecca Ferguson and Volker Bertelmann after a screening of Kathryn's Netflix film, A House Of Dynamite. Told non-chronologically and…

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Silent Night, Jedi Knight! with Mark Hamill | 8 30:17

28d ago30:17

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The Grinch has had it with “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Math plus Christmas equals DISASTER and discovering that the song adds up to 78 gifts is worse than watching an influencer get buried in PR packages. Then, Mark Hamill arrives on Mount Crumpit from a galaxy far, far away to talk favorite green icons: Yoda, Kermit, and of course THE GRINCH! …

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568: Alex Russell & Archie Madekwe On The Music Of Lurker 17:30

25d ago17:30

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Alex Russell and Archie Madekwe, who join us to discuss Alex's debut feature, Lurker. Archie stars as Oliver, a rising pop musician who is befriended by a fan who infiltrates Oliver's inner circle, becoming an evermore disturbing presence.By Edith Bowman

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Wizards of Whoville! with David Henrie | 7 27:17

1M ago27:17

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The Grinch has had it with holiday tourism. The selfie sticks. The nonstop oohing and ahhing at lights. And the absolute worst part, the fact that he has somehow become a Who-ville landmark. PACK IT UP. BOOK A RETURN TRIP. AND LEAVE HIM OUT OF IT. Then, David Henrie drops in to talk about the magic of growing up on Wizards of Waverly Place and embr…

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567: Kate Winslet, Joe Anders, Ben Harlan & James Taylor On The Music Of Goodbye June 29:54

28d ago29:54

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Our latest episode of Soundtracking involves a lovely conversation between Kate Winslet, her son Joe Anders, composer Ben Harlan and music supervisor James Taylor, who join us to discuss Kate's directorial debut Goodbye June, which Joe wrote. Goodbye June tells the story of a family who gather around their dying mother at Christmas, confronting the…

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Therapy’s Got Me Green! with Jake Shane | 6 27:59

1M ago27:59

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The Grinch is not about to sleigh around town in a rideshare. What, he’s supposed to scoot over for Donner, Dasher, Vixen?! And the WORST part? The holiday small talk with the driver! Absolutely NOT! The Ten Toe Express will do just fine this winter. Then Jake Shane stops by to therapize his prickliest, most curmudgeonly, celeb-adjacent superstar y…

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566: George Clooney, Adam Sandler & Noah Baumbach On The Music Of Jay Kelly 45:47

1M ago45:47

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We have yet another bonus episode of Soundtracking for you, celebrating the release of Noah Baumbach's comedy, Jay Kelly. First up is Noah himself, then leading men George Clooney and Adam Sandler. Jay Kelly tells the story of the titular movie star and his devoted manager, Ron (played by George and Adam), who embark on an unexpectedly profound jou…

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565: Carmen Emmi, Russell Tovey & Tom Blyth On Plainclothes 27:05

1M ago27:05

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Every now and again on Soundtracking, we share an interview which doesn't refer to music at all - and that's the case with this bonus episode with Carmen Emmi, Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth. But they joined Edith to discuss such a beautiful film about such an important story that we wanted to bring it to you on the podcast anyway, as well as our yout…

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Oh. What. Fun! with Devery Jacobs | 5 26:14

1M ago26:14

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The Grinch has had it with Christmas clutter. No one cares that you went to Paris and brought back an Eiffel Tower ornament. Why does your sidewalk need a candy cane runway? And what’s that at the bottom of the bin… a forgotten wreath? WRONG. Junk. Then Devery Jacobs stops by to chat about Canadian traditions like Boxing Day, how cold it gets up no…

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564: The Duffer Brothers On The Music Of Stranger Things 36:25

1M ago36:25

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of the epic Netflix sensation, Stranger Things, which has just entered in its fifth and final season. To summarise very briefly, Stranger Things tells the story of a group of young friends in In 1980s Indiana, who encounter supernatural forces and expose secret government exploit…

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Going Super Sonic! with Ben Schwartz | 4 30:46

1M ago30:46

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The Grinch knows he’s one of the last true one-name icons. Adele. Beyoncé. Grinch. But people with three names—first, middle, and last? Pick a lane, bro! Then, Ben Schwartz drops by to talk Sonic the Hedgehog, and the Grinch has thoughts for a reboot of his own. (Spoiler: it involves strapping a real hedgehog to a nitrous rocket.) Later, the Grinch…

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563: Nick Rowland An Taron Egerton On She Rides Shotgun 46:12

1M ago46:12

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Our latest bonus guests on Soundtracking with Nick Rowland and Taron Egerton, who join us to discuss Nick's latest film, She Rides Shotgun, which you can watch now on Amazon Prime. In it, Taron stars as a newly released ex-con marked for death by unrelenting enemies, who must protect his estranged 11-year-old daughter at all costs. As with Nick's p…

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562: Rian Johnson On The Music Of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 34:18

1M ago34:18

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It's a very welcome return to Soundtracking for Rian Johnson, who joins us to discuss the third of his Knives Out mysteries, Wake Up Dead Man. Starring Daniel Craig as master detective Benoit Blanc, the extraordinary ensemble cast includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner and Thomas Haden Church. In t…

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Party Like a Gronk-Star! with Rob Gronkowski | 3 29:42

2M ago29:42

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The Grinch can’t stomach another “Get Ready With Me” on InstaWho or WhoTok. There’s only room for one influencer in this town, and his message is simple: ABOLISH CHRISTMAS. Then, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski blitzes into the cave and shocks everyone by comparing the Grinch to his former coach, Bill Belichick. Meanwhile, the Grinch’s plan to sabotage t…

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561: Rebecca Miller On Her Documentary, Mr Scorsese 35:49

2M ago35:49

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Rebecca Miller, in an interview we originally put on our youtube channel, Soundtracking Extra, but wanted to share with you on the podcast. Rebecca is the director of Mr Scorsese, a beautifully compelling, honest and comprehensive documentary series about Marty's life and work, which is streaming now on Apple TV…

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560: Guillermo del Toro & Alexandre Desplat On The Music Of Frankenstein 39:10

2M ago39:10

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It's a Frankenstein special on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as first Guillermo del Toro and then composer Alexandre Desplat join us to discuss their collaboration on the Netflix reimagining. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz, Frankenstein is a beautiful interpretation of the classic tale, brought to life by Gu…

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British Bah Humbug! with Jameela Jamil | 2 29:58

2M ago29:58

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The Grinch has a bone to pick with Christmas trees. Nothing says “holiday cheer” like chopping down a living thing and evicting a few perfectly tasty forest critters. Then, fellow holiday-hater, Jameela Jamil drops by and shares her own tradition, celebrating Hanksgiving, a day devoted entirely to the films of Tom Hanks. Could this be love? Maybe. …

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559: Jonny Greenwood On His Score For One Battle After Another 54:32

2M ago54:32

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Jonny emails Edith on Monday to say his available to chat about his score for One Battle After Another between Radiohead duties, and we bring it to you at the first opportunity. This is a fabulous deep dive into his process and the imagination and innovation he brings to his film work. Enjoy!By Edith Bowman

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558: Edgar Wright On The Music Of The Running Man 42:36

2M ago42:36

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Edgar makes a welcome return to Soundtracking to discuss his take on Stephen King's novel, The Running Man. Very much not a remake of the 1987 movie, it remains faithful to King's novel, and features an incredible array of needle drops to compliment Steven Price's score. This is the first of two bonus episodes with total legends in quick succession…

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557: Lynne Ramsay & Raife Burchell On The Music Of Die My Love 51:07

2M ago51:07

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking is Lynne Ramsay and music supervisor Raife Burchell who join us to discuss their collaboration on Lynne's latest film, Die My Love. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek and Nick Nolte, it tells the story of a writer and mother who slps into psychosis following the birth of her child after she…

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Let It Bro! with The Jonas Brothers | 1 30:29

2M ago30:29

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The Grinch is back for Season 3, louder, greener, and more self-absorbed than ever. Then, the Jonas Brothers crash the cave with a little holiday harmony and a lot of sibling chaos. RUDE! But, Grinch makes the best of it and finds out what we all want to know: which one’s the real bad boy? Later, Grinch unveils his biggest scheme yet, and let’s jus…

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556: Ronan Day-Lewis On The Music Of Anemone 33:17

2M ago33:17

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Our latest in a long line of bonus guests on Soundtracking is Ronan Day Lewis, who joins Edith to discuss his directorial feature debut Anemone, which he co-wrote with his dad, Daniel Day-Lewis. Starring Daniel. Sean Bean and Samantha Morten, it tells the story of two estranged brothers who meet at a primitive cabin in northern England, where tensi…

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555: Clint Bentley, Bryce Dessner and Adolpho Veloso On The Music Of Train Dreams 45:21

2M ago45:21

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Something a little different for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as we approach our latest film from 3 perspectives, all of which are obviously very much focussed on the same objective. Namely, to make the best movie that they can. And boy, have our guests succeeded. Netflix's Train Dreams is co-written and directed by Clint Bentley, wh…

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554: Edward Berger On The Music Of Ballad Of A Small Player 29:54

2M ago29:54

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The bonuses keep on coming here on Soundtracking, as Edward Berger makes a welcome return to discuss his new film, Ballad Of A Small Player, which is streaming right now on Netflix. Starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, it tells the story of a high-stakes gambler lying low(ish) in Macau, who can't quite hide from his past.…

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Introducing: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast Season 3 2:13

2M ago2:13

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Follow 'Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festi…

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553: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy On The Music Of Bugonia 26:17

2M ago26:17

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Yorgos Lanthimos and screenwriter Will Tracy, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Bugonia. A remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save The Green Planet, it follows the story of two men who kidnap the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, convinced she is an alien intent on destroying Earth.…

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552: Scott Cooper, Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young & Jeremy Strong on the music of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere 50:03

2M ago50:03

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Boy, do we have a treat for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as four of the key players from the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere join us to discuss the film. First up is director Scott Cooper, followed by leading man Jeremy Allen White (who stars as Bruce, of course), Jeremy Strong, who plays his manager Jon Landau, and Odess…

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551: Derek Cianfrance On The Music Of Roofman 38:43

3M ago38:43

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Derek Cianfrance, co-writer and director of the comedy crime thriller, Roofman, who returns to the podcast after a decade's absence. Based loosely on his life, it tells the story of spree-robber Jeffrey Manchester, who his out undetected in a Toys R Us having escaped prison.…

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550: Aziz Ansari On The Music Of Good Fortune (Live at Everyman Soundtracking Film Club 42:23

3M ago42:23

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Aziz Ansari, who joins Edith live in front of an audience at Whiteley's Everyman for one of our Everyman Soundtracking Film clubs following a screening of his film, Good Fortune, which he wrote, produced, directed AND appears in. Also starring Seth Rogan, Sandra Oh and former guest on Soundtracking, Keanu Reeves…

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550: Joachim Rønning & Jared Leto On The Music Of Tron: Ares 32:40

3M ago32:40

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto, respectively the director and star in the latest installment of the Tron series, Ares. In it, two rival companies compete to harness AI technology for very different reasons, with Jared's character from the digital realm entering the real world on the instruction of his programm…

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Episode 1686 - Barack Obama 1:07:23

3M ago1:07:23

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For the final episode of WTF, Marc travels to Washington, DC for another conversation with the most significant guest in the show’s history. Former President Barack Obama welcomes Marc into his office to speak about the legacy of the podcast, the need for human connection, and the reason for optimism in the face of challenging times. Also, Presiden…

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549: Steven Knight On The Music Of The House Of Guinness 32:28

3M ago32:28

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We are really spoiling you on Soundtracking at the moment, with bonus episode after bonus episode. Our latest is a bit of a legend, too, Steven Knight, writer of Peaky Blinders, the next James Bond, and most recently House Of Guinness, which is streaming on Netflix now. With a fabulous ensemble cast, House Of Guinness tells the story of the famed b…

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Episode 1685 - Marc Maron 37:40

3M ago37:40

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Only one episode of WTF remains after this one and it will not be recorded in the garage. So with this being the final WTF episode taking place in Marc’s sacred space, it’s only appropriate that he close things out himself, directly addressing everyone who’s been on this ride with him for the past sixteen years. This show started with Marc on a mic…

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548: Brett Goldstein On The Music Of All Of You 33:27

3M ago33:27

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Brett Goldstein, who joins me to discuss the film he co-wrote and stars in All Of You. Streaming now on Apple TV, it tells the story of two best friends who struggle to deal with their relationship and respective love lives, after he pays for her to take a test which claims to establish who your soulmate is.…

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Episode 1684 - Matt Groening 1:16:09

3M ago1:16:09

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Matt Groening discovered the things that helped shape his artistic sensibility when he was 12 years old: psychedelia, the Grateful Dead, Catch-22, and of course cartooning. Matt explains to Marc how the road to creating The Simpsons started in Portland, Oregon and had stops in New York City, Los Angeles, the Licorice Pizza record store, the LA Read…

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547: Composers Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury On The Music Of Steve 29:20

3M ago29:20

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It's the second part of our Steve Special, as composers Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow join me to discuss their score from the film. We've already heard from writer Max Porter and leading man Cillian Murphy, and that's available to listen to now. Big thanks to the team at the legendary Invada Records for providing us with the score before it was re…

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546: Cillian Murphy & Max Porter On The Music Of Steve 26:14

3M ago26:14

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We are double dropping bonus episodes of Soundtracking this week, as first Max Porter and Cillian Murphy and then composers Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury join us to discuss the brilliant new Netflix drama, Steve. Written by Max and based on his novel, Shy, Steve stars Cillian as a teacher at a reform school who struggles to deal with his troubled …