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Sideshow Sound Radio
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Hosted by composers William Dodson, Wendell Jones, Jesi Nelson, and Xander Stobbs -this podcast provides unique insight into the soundtracks we love, and why we love them.
Episodes
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A Grateful Goodbye
After an incredible run, this episode marks the final chapter of Sideshow Sound Radio with your hosts Will Dodson and Wendell Jones. Over the years we’ve explored countless soundtracks, celebrated the composers who bring our favorite films, games, and television shows to life, and shared our love...
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Score Guide – Casper (1995)
In this heartwarming Score Guide finale for spooky season, Wend and Will revisit James Horner’s beloved score for Casper (1995). They’ll explore how Horner weaves together a never-ending well of hauntingly beautiful melodies, tender emotion, and spectral playfulness to bring this ghostly tale to...
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The Sideshow Theme Show #16 – Dies Irae: The Leitmotif of Death
The Dies Irae — it’s one of the most recognizable melodies in history, and it’s haunted our screens for generations. In this episode of The Sideshow Theme Show, Lasse and Will trace the journey of this ancient requiem chant through film, TV, and beyond. From classical roots to blockbuster...
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The Sideshow Theme Show #15 – You’ll Float Too!
Spooky season continues on The Sideshow Theme Show! 🎃 This week, hosts Will and Lasse take a closer look at one of the creepiest uses of a children’s chant in modern horror: Benjamin Wallfisch’s treatment of the old English nursery rhyme “Oranges and Lemons” in the IT film series. We explore the...
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The Sideshow Theme Show #14 – They Will Never Stop Hunting You
Spooky season marches on, and this week Will and Lasse descend into the darkness of Middle-earth to face one of Howard Shore’s most chilling creations: the Ringwraith (Nazgûl) theme from The Lord of the Rings. The hosts unravel how Shore conjures terror through ritualistic choirs, dissonant pitch...
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Track Swap Halloween Special: Favorite Spooky Tunes
In this special episode of Track Swap, Sideshow Sound Radio co-host Will Dodson joins Lasse Vogt to talk about some of their favorite spooky themes and tracks from Films, TV Shows and Video Games. Come along and celebrate the Halloween Season as well, with music by selected composers Howard…
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The Sideshow Theme Show #13 – Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something wicked this way comes! In this week’s episode, Will and Lasse shine a spotlight on one of John Williams’ most enchanting creations for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: the choral spell Double Trouble. They’ll explore how Williams adapted Shakespeare’s Macbeth witches’ chant…
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The Sideshow Theme Show #12 – Stabby Strings
This week – on the Spooky Season debut of The Sideshow Theme Show, Will and Lasse dive headfirst into one of the most iconic pieces of film music ever written: Bernard Herrmann’s “Prelude” from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. We talk about how Herrmann’s bold choice to score Hitchcock’s thriller...
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Score Guide – Hocus Pocus (1993)
Sideshow Sound Radio is back for a brand-new season — and we’re kicking things off in true Halloween style! 🎧🎃 Join your hosts Wend and Will as they light the Black Flame Candle and dive broom-first into John Debney’s bewitching score for Hocus Pocus. From its mischievous motifs and spooky...
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Score Guide – The Rocketeer (1991)
In the thrilling conclusion to our Spring Season, Sideshow Sound Radio takes flight with a Score Guide dedicated to James Horner’s magnificent score for The Rocketeer (1991). Directed by Joe Johnston, this film brings to life the high-flying adventures of Cliff Secord, a stunt pilot who discovers…
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Track Swap #29 – Songs for Wandering and Mining
Lasse Vogt and guest Edmund Meinerts welcome you back to Middle-Earth, as they continue to explore music for Tolkien’s world NOT composed by Howard Shore. This time, Edmund brought tracks from a radio play, while Lasse turned to a video game once again. Get ready for some truly amazing songs!...
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The Sideshow Theme Show #11 – Manners Maketh Man
Welcome to the 11th episode of The Sideshow Theme Show, and this time we’re unlocking the sonic secrets of the Kingsman franchise! Based on the cult comic series by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the film Kingsman: The Secret Service set a new standard in stylish espionage, complete with...
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The Sideshow Theme Show #10 – Ori & The Sound of Light
In this episode of The Sideshow Theme Show, Will and Lasse take a deep dive into the enchanting main theme of the Ori franchise, composed by Gareth Coker. We explore how this beautifully straightforward, diatonic melody captures the magic of Ori’s ethereal world—its sense of flight, wonder, and...
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Track Swap Special – Top 10 Soundtracks of 2024
Once again, it is time for Lasse Vogt to present his Top 10 Favorite Soundtracks of the previous year, including honorable mentions. Sit back and enjoy, as your Friendly Neighborhood German Guy gushes over some truly outstanding music you absolutely should not miss Sideshow Sound Radio┃Film...
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The Sideshow Theme Show #9 – What is Your Name, Son of Adam?
Hey, Narnia fans! In this episode of The Sideshow Theme Show, Will and Lasse take a playful romp through one of our favorite themes from the Chronicles of Narnia Series. They break down the majestic sounds that make you feel like you’re sprinting through enchanted woods on a lion’s back, all with...
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The Sideshow Theme Show #8 – You’ve Got Me? Who’s Got YOU?
In the season debut of The Sideshow Theme Show, Will and Lasse present an episode devoted entirely to the magic of John Williams’ Superman theme. Our dynamic duo break down the epic theme, spotlighting its memorable variations and explaining why it remains the ultimate sonic embodiment of…
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Score Guide – The Incredibles (2004)
Welcome to the season debut of Sideshow Sound Radio—a podcast network dedicated to the film scores we love and why we love them! In our very first episode of this exciting new season, we’re kicking things off with a brand new Score Guide for The Incredibles. In this episode, we dive deep into the...
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Score Guide – Elf (2003)
Happy Holidays! If you’ve traveled through the seven levels of the candy cane forest looking for entertaining and informative musical insights, you’ve arrived at your destination! Join hosts Wend and Will as they discuss the themes, leitmotifs, and peppermint-flavored instrumentation that make…
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FROM THE VAULT – Score Guide – Home Alone (1990)
(Original Air Date – December 24th, 2017) Join Will & Wend for their first Christmas Score Guide! In their final episode of 2017 they merrily explore a childhood classic, the 1990 comedy chrimbo movie, Home Alone, composed and conducted by masterful maestro, John Williams. Your festive hosts…
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The Sideshow Theme Show #7 – Evil Has a Beginning
Welcome back to the Sideshow Theme Show! In the 7th installment of our newest show, Will and Lasse take a look at the Wings/Flying/Fairy Godmother theme from James Newton Howard’s criminally underrated score to 2014’s Maleficent, and gush over how incredible the man truly is. Join us! Sideshow...
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Track Swap #28 – Hobbits Riding Caragors
Welcome to the second round of “Music for Middle-Earth”! Edmund Meinerts is back to talk about scores for Tolkien media NOT composed by Howard Shore. Once again, him and Lasse are spotlighting video game soundtracks, one a bit obscure, the other for a well-known big budget title. Join them and...
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FROM THE VAULT – Score Guide – Independence Day (1996)
**Original Air Date** July 14, 2014 To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Score Guide, we dug deep into the Sideshow vault to bring you our very first Score Guide ever, Independence Day. Released 10 years ago this week, this blast from our past comes from a time when the editing style and...
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Score Guide – The Mummy (1999)
Welcome, sons of the Pharaohs, under the shadow of Anubis to our 42nd Score Guide! Will, Wend, and Claude return to 1999 once more to guide you around quicksand, past plagues and curses, through the action-adventure horror remake, cream of cinematic cheese, The Mummy, composed and conducted by...
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From the Vault – In Defence of Alien 3
**Original Air Date – May 17, 2017** As we continue our tribute to our friend Ian Crabb, please enjoy his favourite episode of IDO – Alien 3. This episode represented much of what Ian hoped IDO would be – a film that was much maligned being defended vigorously by those who loved it, and Ian […]...
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From the Vault – In Defence of Transformers (2007)
*Original Air Date: September 12, 2016* Longtime listeners will remember our show In Defence Of, created by Ian Crabb, Will Dodson, and Wendell Jones, and hosted by Ian from 2015 to 2017. A fan favorite podcast on our network, IDO was a concept thought up by Wend and Will, and offered to Ian…
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From the Vault – Episode 11 – The Music of the X-Men, Part 1 w/Guest Ian Crabb
**Original Air date: December 16, 2014** This week marks 3 years since our friend, producer, host, and collaborator Ian Crabb passed away. Since this is also his birthday week, we’ve decided to spend the next couple of weeks re-releasing some of our favorite episodes that he was a part of…
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The Sideshow Theme Show #6 – Riddle Me This, Vengeance
Welcome back to The Sideshow Theme Show! In today’s episode, Will and Lasse return to Gotham City, this time exploring Michael Giacchino’s two chord SLEDGEHAMMER of a main theme to 2021’s The Batman. Riddle us this, dear listeners – what does Nirvana, The Empire, and triple forte have to do with...
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FROM THE VAULT – Score Guide – Signs (2002)
**This episode originally aired October 8th 2016** Will and Wend are joined by host and producer of Cinematic Sound Radio, Erik Woods, to discuss their favourite score of this century in our Halloween Score Guide of 2016! The trio discuss the 2002 sci-fi thriller Signs by James Newton Howard....
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The Sideshow Theme Show #5 – I Am The Night
Welcome back to The Sideshow Theme Show! In today’s episode, Will and Lasse delve into the iconic main theme of Batman: The Animated Series, also known as Gotham City Overture, composed by Shirley Walker. Explore the dark and atmospheric soundscape crafted by Walker, reminiscent of classic film...
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Score Guide – Chicken Run (2000)
Welcome to Hut 41 of Sideshow’s soundtrack farm for the next Score Guide. Will & Wend return to Dreamworks to count their chickens and guide you through the memorable score to the 2000 stop-motion claymation, Chicken Run by John Powell and Harry Gregson-Williams. Your regular armchair…
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Track Swap #27 – What a Bunch of A-Holes
Synopsis:Ready for something Marvelous? Natalie is back on Track Swap! Her and Lasse talk about two scores from two successful, but also kind of divisive sequels within the MCU. And be warned: It’s getting quite emotional! Sideshow Sound Radio┃Film Soundtrack Podcast » Podcasts is made with…
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From the Vault – Score Guide – Shrek (2001)
We welcome you and all fairytale creatures across the land to our 37th Score Guide! Will & Wend set off from Duloc to embark on a great and noble quest to guide their loyal listenership through the masterful score to the 2001 Academy Award-winning, DreamWorks animation, Shrek by Harry...
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The Sideshow Theme Show #4 – On Your Left
Join hosts Will and Lasse as they dive into the iconic Portals scene and its accompanying theme from the Avengers: Endgame. Discover how Alan Silvestri’s powerful theme foreshadows the climactic battle of the film and captures the emotional essence of the conclusion to the 22-film Infinity Saga....
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The Sideshow Theme Show #3 – The Old Ways
Welcome to another episode of The Sideshow Theme Show! In this episode, hosts Will Dodson and Lasse Vogt dive into the magical world of Trevor Jones’ enchanting theme for the 1998 miniseries, Merlin. Join us as we explore the intricacies of this captivating score and discuss its significance in…
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Track Swap Special – Favorite Scores of 2023
The time has come once again: Lasse Vogt is counting down his favorite scores of the previous year. This time, it’s “only” a Top 3, but those are truly something special. And plenty of honorable mentions get their spotlight as well! Maybe some of your favorites also made the list? Tune in and…
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The Sideshow Theme Show #2 – PerfeXion
In the second episode of The Sideshow Theme Show, host Will Dodson is once again joined by Lasse Vogt to explore the electrifying main theme from “X-Men: First Class,” composed by Henry Jackman. Together, they dissect the theme’s intricacies and discuss its significance within the film’s…
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The Sideshow Theme Show #1 – Is This The Greatest Video Game Theme Ever?
Join host Will Dodson and special guest co-host Lasse Vogt as they embark on the inaugural episode of “The Sideshow Theme Show”! In this episode, Will and Lasse delve into the iconic main theme from the video game “God of War,” composed by Bear McCreary. They explore their favorite moments from...
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From the Vault – Score Guide – Puss in Boots
In this throwback to a show we released back in 2015, join Will and Wend as they discuss the 2011 Dreamworks animation Puss in Boots and it’s amazing film score by the talented English film composer Henry Jackman. Produced by Guillermo del Toro and directed by Chris Miller, this spin-off prequel…
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Track Swap #26 – Explorers and Pirates
Synopsis:Ready the ships, dear listeners, and sail with Lasse and his guest Edmund Meinerts into another Track Swap adventure! For their score picks, Edmund and Lasse went with TV soundtracks which both truly deserve more recognition. So raise the anchor and let’s embark! Sideshow Sound…
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Track Swap #25 – The Erotic Episode
Synopsis:On this very special episode of Track Swap, Lasse’s friend Natalie joins him for her Podcast Debut. They talk about two scores with quite the sensual (and maybe even scandalous) subject matter. Let’s not beat around the bush: It’s getting hot! Sideshow Sound Radio┃Film Soundtrack Podcast…
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Track Swap #24 – Bird Poop on Pluto
Description:In this episode of Track Swap, Edmund Meinerts returns to the show, much to Lasse’s delight. The theme today: comedies! One awful and a big flop, the other not that good either, but hugely successful… and animated. Sideshow Sound Radio┃Film Soundtrack Podcast » Podcasts is made with...
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Score Guide – Galaxy Quest (1999)
Happy New Year and welcome back to the show, Questerians! In our 40th Score Guide, Wend and Will are once again your captains, guiding you through the cosmic musical masterpiece that is David Newman‘s score to Galaxy Quest. We’ll be winding back the red curtain to uncover the memorable theme and...
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We’re Back! An update from Wend and Will
Greetings, citizens of the internet! Happy Holidays from the Sideshow Sound Radio team. After an unexpected hiatus, Wend, Will, and (of course) CLAUDE are back to close out 2023 with a special update episode. In this episode, we share our excitement about the upcoming year, 2024. We’ve genuinely...
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SPOTLIGHT: Forgiveness: Ten Years Without Spring by Marcel Barsotti
I thank composer Marcel Barsotti and director Philip Brenke that they let me do a spotlight episode on the score for the German thriller “Forgiveness: Ten Years Without Spring“. The album is available from December 12th on, everywhere you can stream and/or download music. Sideshow Sound…
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Track Swap #23 – Museums and Engine Drivers
Josh from Film Score And More is once again Lasses guest on Track Swap. This time, they talk about scores for family adventure movies, one from America by Alan Silvestri and one from Germany by Ralf Wengenmayr. Sideshow Sound Radio┃Film Soundtrack Podcast » Podcasts is made with Jetpack Podcast....
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Track Swap #22 – One Sound to Rule Them All
Edmund Meinerts returns to Track Swap. This time, him and Lasse focus on Video Game adaptations based on the works of Tolkien. How do those scores compare to the Howard Shore masterpieces? Tune in and find out! Sideshow Sound Radio┃Film Soundtrack Podcast » Podcasts is made with Jetpack Podcast....
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Track Swap Special – Earth by Marcel Barsotti
On the newest Track Swap Special, Lasse introduces EARTH, the most recent and this time fully electronic album by composer Marcel Barsotti, available for purchase and streaming pretty much everywhere from March 28th on. https://www.marcelbarsotti.com/en/earth-das-neue-album/ Sideshow Sound...
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Track Swap #21 – Heroes in the Dark
This time, the guest on Track Swap is German composer Christoph Zirngibl. The topic of the day: Superheroes! Christoph brought an often overlooked score by a true master, while Lasse took the chance and picked a track by a female composer! Can you guess what their choices are? Link:...
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Track Swap #20 – Gods and Robbers
On this year’s first regular episode of Track Swap, Edmund Meinerts joins Lasse as a guest. One of them brought a Video Game Score, while the other chose some music from an 80’s Family Fantasy Film. Sideshow Sound Radio┃Film Soundtrack Podcast » Podcasts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show...
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Track Swap Special – Favorite Scores of 2021
Welcome back to Track Swap! Lasse Vogt is counting down his favorite scores of the previous year – nothing more, nothing less! Are some of your favorites among his choices? Were you familiar with all of them or did you discover something new? Tune in, sit back and enjoy some very entertaining...
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Hosted by composers William Dodson, Wendell Jones, Jesi Nelson, and Xander Stobbs -this podcast provides unique insight into the soundtracks we love, and why we love them.
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