Best Sonore Podcasts (2024)

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611. Soft and Sonorous: James Earl Jones 33:02

2d ago33:02

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James Earl Jones has ended his legendary life and career, but not his legacy. Jason and Ryan celebrate and reflect on the impact of a gentleman, a talent, and a wonderful human being. The Deep Question: What's a movie quote you would've loved to hear from James Earl Jones? This Week's Features: Clear and Present Danger (1994) Coming to America (198…

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Quick Cuts 140: Civil War (2024), Trap (2024), and More 4:49

4h ago4:49

4:49

Jason and Ryan talk what's fresh and what's rotten this summer. Message Jason and Ryan

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612. Are You Not Entertained?!: Gladiator (2000) 42:53

1d ago42:53

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The thrilling and thoughtful epic wins its place in the annals of Cinema Drive! Jason and Ryan reflect on the power players that made this film a triumph, and why it was more than just a Roman version of Bloodsport (1988). The Deep Question: Who's an actor you just inexplicably love seeing in things? This Week's Features: Gladiator (2000) Message J…

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Quick Cuts 139: Acing the Advice 4:05

9d ago4:05

4:05

Al Armano quizzes the guys about admirable advice from the movies! Message Jason and Ryan

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Quick Cuts 138: A Simple Plan (1998), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), and More 4:55

7d ago4:55

4:55

These are the voyages of the podcast Cinema Drive. Message Jason and Ryan

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610. Sunsets and Silhouettes: Tombstone (1993) and Maverick (1994) 35:19

9d ago35:19

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Westerns breathed a second life in the 90s, and Cinema Drive rides off into the sunset this episode with Tombstone (1993) and Maverick (1994). Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson make us believers in the magic of the western with these two extremely quotable films. The Deep Question: Who would be a better talk show host: Dwayne Johnson or Arnold Schwarzene…

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Quick Cuts 137: Walking Streets of Fire (1984) 4:58

14d ago4:58

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Raleigh, North Carolina finally just HAD to check out Streets of Fire (1984) and share their thoughts. Message Jason and Ryan

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609. Movies You Forgot Existed II: A Knight's Tale (2001), The Italian Job (2003), and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) 35:01

21d ago35:01

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Return to the hallowed Hall of Unremembered Cinema! These flicks feature fun, memorable, and even bizarre characters, and a couple of zany plots that defy genre. Tune in for a few films that you have to revisit! The Deep Question: What's a book on film you love? This Week's Features: A Knight's Tale (2001) The Italian Job (2003) Scott Pilgrim vs. t…

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Quick Cuts 136: No Kidding About Kids Movies 4:37

23d ago4:37

4:37

PhilZ sings praises for the new level that modern "kids" movies get to. Message Jason and Ryan

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608. Summer Thrills: The Babysitter (2017) and Summer of 84 (2018) 34:37

25d ago34:37

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It's summer and it's time for some pulp fiction flicks! These two are ideal for your Friday night double feature and will leave you entertained and on the edge of your seat. The Deep Question: A group of boomers ask you for a lesser-known action recommendation. What do you show them? This Week's Features: The Babysitter (2017) Summer of 84 (2018) M…

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Quick Cuts 135: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) 4:55

30d ago4:55

4:55

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are unstoppable. Message Jason and Ryan

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607. Summer Feels: The Way Way Back (2013) and Snack Shack (2023) 39:12

1M ago39:12

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It's time to relive those immortal moments that define your summer - maybe even your life - in these terrific films. The summer vibes are strong with both, the characters are well-written, the comedy and drama are equally balanced, and the audience? More than satisfied. The Deep Question: A group of Gen Zers ask you for a lesser-known drama recomme…

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Quick Cuts 134: The Bikeriders (2024), The Iron Claw (2023), and More 4:55

1M ago4:55

4:55

Jason's and Ryan's takes on a couple of recent flicks. Message Jason and Ryan

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606. More Adventures in Podcasting: High Concept With Heart 55:33

1M ago55:33

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Jason and Ryan enjoyed their first unscripted episode so much they had to give it another shot! They kick back and examine what it means to succeed in the realm of high concept filmmaking and why exciting ideas alone are just never enough. The Deep Question: Your podcasting host dies. What movie star would you host Cinema Drive with? This Week's Fe…

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Quick Cuts 133: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) 4:52

1M ago4:52

4:52

Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley and he's bringing all the feels with him! Message Jason and Ryan

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605. Reclaim the Future - Part V: "You're Terminated, Failures!": The Terminator Sequels 59:44

2M ago59:44

59:44

The first two Terminator films inspired so many others, and continue to drive filmmakers and studios to take their own shots at contributing to the franchise today. While none of these sequels lived up to the promise of T1 and T2, each one put interesting ideas to work and some even took ambitious swings...that just didn't connect. The Deep Questio…

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Quick Cuts 132: Lion (2016), Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024), and More 4:49

2M ago4:49

4:49

Here's what the guys have been up to lately. Message Jason and Ryan

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604. Reclaim the Future - Part IV: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) 59:02

2M ago59:02

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The sci-fi action genre hit its peak in 1991 with this explosive, world-building, humanity-focused, mythology-expanding, mind-blowing adventure! Jim Cameron proves that you can have it all and still send your audience home happy - and thrilled. Terminator 2 set the bar almost impossibly high for action flicks and sequels in general. Listen in as Ja…

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Quick Cuts 131: Reviving The Crow (2024) 4:54

2M ago4:54

4:54

Frederick, Maryland remarks upon remakes. Message Jason and Ryan

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603. Reclaim the Future - Part III: The Terminator (1984) 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

The apocalypse never felt heavier than in Jim Cameron's first triumph - a nightmare come to life in 1984's The Terminator. Kyle Reese, Sarah Connor, John Connor, Skynet - it all started here in this simple and powerful film that entertained us, warned us, and launched a franchise that still inspires filmmakers today. The Deep Question: You learn th…

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Quick Cuts 130: Furious (Not Really) About Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) 4:36

2M ago4:36

4:36

Patti Boots loved Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) and hopes Cinema Drive will benefit from a rewatch. Message Jason and Ryan

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602. Reclaim the Future - Part II: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) 55:06

2M ago55:06

55:06

Jason and Ryan make Cinema Drive history as they roar from the glories of the movie theater straight to the comfort of the studio for hot takes on George Miller's follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)! Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Chris Hemsworth give it their all in this incredibly executed prequel that is truly a saga rather than merely a Furios…

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Sous Sussurrement 14:56

2M ago14:56

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Sous Sussurrement is a collaborative sound piece that documents the experience of listening to and sounding with Azillanet, a small village in the south of France. Created by nine sound recordists, artists, engineers and dabblers from nine different countries during a workshop with Felix Blume, it attempts to unearth the village's hidden, subterran…

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#WiA special series with Mariana Lopez 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Welcome to the Episode 6 of the special series of Women in Acoustics podcast. Today we have Professor Mariana Lopez with us. Mariana is a Latin American researcher based in the UK, specialising in sound design and accessibility, as well as acoustical heritage and historical soundscapes. She has a background in music and sound design and we were ver…

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Quick Cuts 129: Boy Kills World (2024), Cobra (1986), and More 4:56

2M ago4:56

4:56

Jason and Ryan have been enjoying a ton of different movies recently - you'll never know until you listen. Message Jason and Ryan

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601. Reclaim the Future - Part I: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): A Cinema Drive Independence Day 56:50

3M ago56:50

56:50

What a film! What a LOVELY film! It's Independence Day folks, so you know Jason and Ryan have to kick off Season 6 with big summer blockbuster fare! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) was the easy choice for those rich, bright, summer vibes, and a perfect way to start off our Reclaim the Future series. Race with Cinema Drive through George Miller's madcap a…

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Quick Cuts 128: Cinema Drive: Return (Revenge?) of the Film Guys 3:43

3M ago3:43

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Season 6 brings the Cinema Drive saga to its natural continuation! Coming to a galaxy near you this summer! Message Jason and Ryan

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Cinema Drive Classics: 408. Reckoning With Destiny: Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012) 49:57

3M ago49:57

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Cinema Drive Classics presents: Southern thrillers, blood feuds, horror, romance, coming of age...Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012) have it all and more when it comes to thoughtful filmmaking and terrific characterization. Jason and Ryan speak to their passion for these small films that have a ton to say. The Deep Question: Between Jeff Nichols' thre…

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Quick Cuts 127: Chef (2014) Serves Up Inspiration 4:03

3M ago4:03

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Gideon "Marvels" at the multi-verse possibilities of Chef (2014). Message Jason and Ryan

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Cinema Drive Classics: 405. The Shark Up Close: Jaws (1975) - With David Bigelow and Aaron Kai 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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Cinema Drive Classics presents: Cinema Drive welcomes filmmaker David Bigelow to the show! David joins his friend Aaron Kai, the master of hyperrealistic movie art, for a heartfelt discussion about the film that STILL makes people afraid to go in the water. David thrills Jason and Ryan with his stories of the production of Jaws (1975), a film in wh…

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Quick Cuts 126: Monkey Man (2024), The Fall Guy (2024), and More 4:52

3M ago4:52

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Jason and Ryan talk over a couple 2024 releases and even more. Message Jason and Ryan

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Cinema Drive Classics: 320. Scoring Success: Music That Made the Movies 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

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Cinema Drive Classics presents: Some movie scores do more than breathe life into a story - some are so intrinsic to the film's impact that they elevate it to a level of success unattainable without it. Music is a mighty pillar for these films, an undercurrent of transforming emotion, drama, and larger-than-life storytelling. The Deep Question: What…

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Quick Cuts 125: Cinema Drive: The Hits 2:40

3M ago2:40

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Finish off your tall glass of Cinema Drive Season 5 with a chaser of not one, not two, but three Cinema Drive Classics! A full trilogy of nostalgic wonder. Message Jason and Ryan

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525. Adventures in Podcasting: The Unplanned Episode 58:49

3M ago58:49

58:49

To close out Season 5, Jason and Ryan relax with some good company and a tall glass of movies. It's an all-out, unscripted, completely off the wall, good ol' discussion about film. In this improvised episode, Cinema Drive ends up covering a number of topics, and stumbles upon some fascinating questions. The Deep Question: What movie crew does your …

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Quick Cuts 124: The Covenant of Arcs 2:51

4M ago2:51

2:51

Roanoke, Virginia pens us a love letter for our recent movie series episode arcs. Message Jason and Ryan

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524. Movies You Forgot Existed I: Regarding Henry (1991), Equilibrium (2002), and Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) 51:40

4M ago51:40

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We at Cinema Drive don't want to assume you've seen or even heard of these forgotten films. While never in the spotlight, each of them has something to offer and each touches upon a running theme of reinvention. Listen in as Jason and Ryan guide you through the dusty Hall of Unremembered Cinema. The Deep Question: Top three films you wish had seque…

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La ville sonore avec Catherine Guastavino 23:35

4M ago23:35

23:35

For today's episode, our hosts Francesco and Andrew met up with Prof Catherine Guastavino in Ottawa, during the May meeting of the Acoustical Society of America. They will be talking about the science and beauty of Sounds In The City - la ville sonore - easily one of the most famous research projects in the soundscape community that has been runnin…

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Quick Cuts 123: Remakes Do Hurt: Road House (2024) 4:42

4M ago4:42

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Jason and Ryan regard the new Dalton and ask the ultimate movie question: "Is this better or worse than Road House (1989)?" Message Jason and Ryan

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523. Driving Cinema with Cinema Drive: The Driver (1978) and Drive (2011) 48:07

4M ago48:07

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Drive along with Cinema Drive through two driving pieces of cinema about drivers. Nuff said. The Deep Question: What are your favorite and least favorite Ben Affleck roles? This Week's Features: Drive (2011) The Driver (1978) Message Jason and Ryan

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Quick Cuts 122: Sandwalking Through the History of Dune 4:51

4M ago4:51

4:51

Gideon writes in about how he's been Dune. Message Jason and Ryan

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522. Man vs. Wild: The Revenant (2015) and Cast Away (2000) 59:11

4M ago59:11

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The desperate need to live drives Leondaro DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in these fantastic dramas. Jason and Ryan muse on man vs. wild, from the harsh winter of the Dakotas to the bleak isolation of a tropical island. Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Robert Zemeckis are at the top of their game in these engaging and touching contemplations on survival. The Deep…

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Quick Cuts 121: House of Flying Daggers (2004), Knox Goes Away (2023), and More 4:43

4M ago4:43

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Listen in to Jason's and Ryan's takes on these films and other recent watches. Message Jason and Ryan

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521. The Intelligence of Jack Ryan: The Hunt for Red October (1990) and Patriot Games (1992) 54:50

5M ago54:50

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The Jack Ryan franchise arguably reached its peak with it's first two offerings in the early 90s. Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, James Earl Jones, and of course Harrison Ford ensure that Tom Clancy's more technical stories get a healthy dose of humanity in these John McTiernan and Phillip Noyce films. Jason and Ryan celebrate the characterization, the…

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Goutte que Goutte 15:59

4M ago15:59

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Ah ces poly-sons ! Ils sont complètement tirés par les plumes en saison sèche … car, quand l’appel du parapluie fait un sens averse, c'est une pluie d’oiseaux qui vient fredonner la polyphonie d’Azillanet."Goutte que Goutte" est une pièce sonore réalisée par la fusion de 4 gouttes de Belgique avec 5 gouttes de France. C'est une composition de sons …

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Quick Cuts 120: The NeverEnding Remakes 4:48

5M ago4:48

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Al Armano is back with tears and fears for a remake of The NeverEnding Story (1984). Message Jason and Ryan

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520. Criminally Elusive: The Hot Rock (1972) and Inside Man (2006) 42:37

5M ago42:37

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Jason and Ryan have cherrypicked two heist films that stand apart from your typical thieving fare. The Hot Rock (1972) is the elusive diamond that Robert Redford's crew have to steal time and again in the face of bad luck, greed, and hilarity. Inside Man (2006) is Clive Owen - a mysterious con with a heart - facing off against cunning detective Den…

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#WiA special series with Reena Mahtani 42:15

5M ago42:15

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Welcome to the Episode 5 of the special series of Women in Acoustics podcast. Today we have a very special guest with us - Reena Mahtani. Reena is a Senior Acoustic Engineer at Sandy Brown Associates. We shall delve into Reena's personal and professional experiences, her international travels, and everything which helped her develop as an expert in…

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Quick Cuts 119: Chests Bursting With Joy: Happy Aliens Day! 4:46

5M ago4:46

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It's April 26, which means it's LV426/Aliens Day! Jason and Ryan celebrate! Message Jason and Ryan

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519. Dangerous Denzel: Crimson Tide (1995), Training Day (2001), and Man on Fire (2004) 44:52

5M ago44:52

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Denzel Washington takes the high ground in the deep seas of Crimson Tide (1995), knocks us off our feet in Training Day (2001), and embodies a Man on Fire (2004) here and in so many other movies. Sure, he can handle drama, but Washington absolutely delivers as a man of action! Jason and Ryan did the difficult work of determining dangerous films to …

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Quick Cuts 118: Eddie Murphy's Back in Beverly Hills! 3:38

5M ago3:38

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BlueB33tle3000 is ramping up for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024). Message Jason and Ryan

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