Best Cinematic Tv Podcasts (2024)

1
The Flagship Show: All Request Halloween Special 2024 1:48:53

15m ago1:48:53

1:48:53

Since launching the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Patreon in April of 2021, we've offered our patrons exclusive perks based on the tier they signed up for. One of those perks is participating in all request programs. If you want to join in future all-request shows, please head over to our Patreon page, and join the community in any tier that is $5 …

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 43 - Hammer Horror 1:55:26

1d ago1:55:26

1:55:26

Welcome to a special Halloween edition of THE ARCHIVE on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Today’s show focuses on the music of the house of horror, HAMMER FILMS. Yes, all of the music comes from the studio best known for a series of Gothic horror and fantasy films made between the mid-1950s and the 1970s. Many of these feature classic horror chara…

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 42 1:38:50

21d ago1:38:50

1:38:50

Welcome to the highly anticipated latest episode of THE ARCHIVE on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Your host Jason Drury begins the show with the end titles from SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW (La La Land Records) by Edward Shearmur, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Jason then features some archival releases from 2024 that…

1
The Flagship Show: Cinematic Sound Radio's 28th Anniversary 1:25:40

1M ago1:25:40

1:25:40

On today’s program, I’m celebrating the 28th anniversary of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, which began on September 20th, 1996, at CHMR / C101.5 FM at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. The station is now called INDI 101. For all of our anniversary programs, and yes, some years I forget to do one, I try to create something new. Sometimes it's clever, and…

1
The 1UpBeat: 2023 Remakes 1:12:39

1M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Today, on the 1Upbeat, host Eric Silver will present some of the best game remakes of the year, spanning 2023, including an analysis of the different composing styles for remade games. In this episode, you’ll hear music from some of the biggest gaming series, like METROID, RESIDENT EVIL, and more... Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporter…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Emilio Audissino 1:59:03

2M ago1:59:03

1:59:03

In 2014, author, film studies academic, and film musicologist Emilio Audissino published the first edition of his book THE FILM MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS. In 2021, the book's second edition was published. While focusing on John Williams' music and career by analyzing the composer's approach to writing music, the book also discussed three significant f…

1
The 1UpBeat: Top 50 Video Game Scores of 1998 2:43:26

2M ago2:43:26

2:43:26

On this special episode of the 1UPBEAT, host Eric Silver will present the best of 1998 and show why it is still seen as the best year in video game history. The show is on a special radio station, in the top 50 countdown style. You’ll hear music from 50 different games. Which game will win the crown of best music from the best year? Listen in to th…

1
The Flagship Show: A Tribute To Douglass Fake - Intrada Records 2:09:21

2M ago2:09:21

2:09:21

In this episode, CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO pays tribute to a genuine soundtrack hero and pioneer… Intrada Records founder, Douglass Fake, who passed away at the age of 72 on July 13, 2024. Who was Douglass Fake? Well, one of Doug’s closest friends and colleagues, Joe Sikoryak, wrote a beautiful obituary a few days after Doug’s passing on Facebook. You …

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 41 - The London Symphony Orchestra 1:56:45

3M ago1:56:45

1:56:45

On Sunday, June 16th, 2024, Jason Drury traveled to London’s Barbican Centre to watch and listen to music performed by the world’s greatest film music orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra. The evening celebrated the orchestra’s 90th anniversary of performing film scores. Under the direction of the equally great Dirk Brossé, they performed suite…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Tom Howe 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

The latest in the “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog”, follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train middle-aged cop Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series occurs between SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3. Award-winni…

1
The 1UpBeat: The Best Video Game Scores of 2023 - Part Two 1:20:16

3M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Today on the 1UPBEAT, host Eric Silver will count down the top video game scores of 2023. In this episode, Eric counts down scores from 5 to 1, featuring music by Yasunori Nishiki, Cris Velasco, David Housden, Yoko Kanno, Stephen Barton, and Gordy Haab. Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Joe Wiles, M…

1
The Flagship Show: Timeline, Wild Rovers, The Crow and more 1:19:12

4M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

This episode's origin comes from my time recovering from gallbladder surgery last month. I was looking for something to watch when I saw Richard Donner's TIMELINE on my Plex server. I hadn't watched the film in over 20 years... 20 YEARS?!?!?!?!... and so I thought I'd put it on to see if it was as bad as I remembered. It wasn't all that bad, but Br…

1
Patreon All Request Show - End Credits 1:50:14

4M ago1:50:14

1:50:14

Today we present our latest ALL REQUEST SHOW on THE ARCHIVE on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Since launching the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Patreon in April of 2021, we've offered our patrons exclusive perks based on the tier they signed up for. One of those perks is participating in all request programs. If you want to participate in futur…

1
The 1UpBeat: The Best Video Game Scores of 2023 - Part One 1:20:11

4M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Today on the 1UPBEAT, host Eric Silver will count down the top video game scores of 2023. In this episode, Eric counts down scores from 10 to 6, featuring music by Satoshi Okubo, Inon Zur, Jon Everist, Takeshi Furukawa, Chuck E. Myers "Sea", Alexander Horowitz, and J. Scott Rakozy. Part two will feature scores of 5-1. Enjoy! —— Special thanks to ou…

1
The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2023 - Part 3 1:24:24

4M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO NETWORK, Erik Woods concludes his look at some of his favourite scores written in 2023. This is the final part of a three-part series. Today, you’ll hear selections by such composers as George Fenton, Anthony Willis, Gordy Haab, Evan Call and Naoki Sato. Enjoy the show. —— Special…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Jeff Russo 30:50

5M ago30:50

30:50

RIPLEY, which premiered on Netflix in April 2024, is a neo-noir psychological thriller television series created, written and directed by Steven Zaillian, based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 crime novel THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY. The series starred Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn and Dakota Fanning. In late 1950s New York, Tom Ripley, a down-at-the-heels c…

1
The 1UpBeat: The Best 2023 Video Game Music Arrangement Albums 1:08:09

5M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Today, on the 1Upbeat, host Eric Silver will conclude the series covering the last few years of video game arrangement albums. In this all new episode, we will highlight the best and most noteworthy albums released in 2023. This wide spanning episode will feature music from SUIKODEN II, FINAL FANTASY XIII, OUTRUN and more. Enjoy! —— Special thanks …

1
The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2023 - Part 2 1:24:46

6M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO NETWORK, Erik Woods continues his look at some of his favourite scores written in 2023. This is part two of a three-part series. Today, you’ll hear selections by such composers as Alexander Desplat, Christopher Willis, Christopher Young, Gordy Haab, Stephen Barton, Takeshi Furukaw…

1
The 1UpBeat: The Best 2022 Video Game Music Arrangement Albums 1:10:10

6M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Today on the 1UPBEAT, we raid the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO dungeon and resurrect a few shows that we missed! First up is a program dedicated to some of the best video game music arrangement albums produced in 2022, including JOURNEY, THE WONDERFUL 101, CHRONO TRIGGER, MASS EFFECT, & FINAL FANTASY VI. Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters:…

1
The 1UpBeat: The Best 2021 Video Game Music Arrangement Albums 1:04:32

6M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Today on the 1UPBEAT, we raid the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO dungeon and resurrect a few shows that we missed! First up is a program dedicated to some of the best video game music arrangement albums produced in 2021, including ACTRAISER, FINAL FANTASY V, FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, BANJO KAZOOIE, and XENOSAGA. Enjoy! —— Special …

1
The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2023 - Part 1 1:34:20

6M ago1:34:20

1:34:20

Better late than never. Actually, I think this is the latest I’ve ever presented my year-end round-up program. Yup, I said that same thing last year, and yet here we are again. Last year, I uploaded part one of my favourite scores of 2022 on May 5th. Ugh! Well, it's been another crazy year for me, but I want to get back into the saddle again, so he…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Robin Esterhammer and Nikiforos Chrysoloras (James Horner Kickstarter) 41:00

6M ago41:00

41:00

James Horner, the legendary film composer, has left an indelible mark on the world of movie music. His works in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. Now, PERSEVERANCE RECORDS, in collaboration with SPECTRAL SHIMMERS PRODUCTIONS and THE JAMES HORNBER ESTATE, is embarking on a remarkable project: re-recording and rel…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Dynamic Music Partners 1:25:45

7M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

BABYLON 5: THE ROAD HOME, which features Emmy-winning composers Lolita Ritmanis, Kristopher Carter, and Michael McCuistion of DYNAMIC MUSIC PARTNERS, has been nominated for Best Music – TV/Media at the 2024 ANNIE AWARDS. Ritmanis, Carter, and McCuistion are the first composers to write music for the series since the original composer, Christopher F…

1
Scored To Death Radio: Rockstars at the Movies 1:22:56

8M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

SCORED TO DEATH RADIO is back in 2024 with a brand-new episode exhibiting and celebrating the film score work of composers who are primarily known for their work in rock music. Host J. Blake Fichera guides listeners through a curated playlist of music highlighting cinematic genres that range from Italian horror and epic sci-fi adventure to anime an…

1
The Flagship Show: A Chat With Patreon Member Steve Karpicz 1:44:43

9M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

Today we present part one of a brand new chat between host Erik Woods and Patreon member Steve Kapicz on THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Steve is one of three CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST patrons who signed up for the exclusive top COMPOSER TIER at the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Patreon. He took advantage of the tier's e…

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 40 - Part 2 1:24:57

9M ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Jason Drury continues the first show of 2024 by playing “Prologue/Opening City” from the classic science-fiction film SOYLENT GREEN (FSM RECORDS) by Fred Myrow, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The show then continues with exciting music from the pen of John Williams for THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK (LA LA LAND RECORDS), and Ja…

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: A Tribute To Mike Ross-Trevor 1:27:08

10M ago1:27:08

1:27:08

On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the film music community lost one of its greatest recording engineers, Mike Ross-Trevor. His collaborations with composers such as Jerry Goldsmith and Bruce Broughton have become legendary in the film music world. Jason Drury had the pleasure of speaking with Mike in February 2018 for the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. …

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 40 - Part 1 1:32:36

10M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

Jason Drury begins the first show of 2024 show with the end title from Alan Silvestri’s score for READY PLAYER ONE (WATER TOWER MUSIC) which is amazingly celebrating its 5th anniversary. The next pick is James Horner's score for GORKY PARK (LA LA LAND RECORDS), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. With the showing of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MA…

1
The Flagship Show: 2023 Christmas Special 1:18:15

11M ago1:18:15

1:18:15

In today's program, it's our 2023 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. We've been putting this show together annually since 2018. Before we begin, I want to personally offer my thanks to the great team here at the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Fourty-five new shows, including this one, went out this year, not including any new shows that go up until the end of the …

1
The Flagship Show: 2023 Patreon All Request Christmas Special 1:26:07

11M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Today we present our second ALL REQUEST CHRISTMAS SPECIAL on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Since launching the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Patreon in April 2021, we've offered our patrons exclusive perks based on the tier they signed up for. One of those perks is participating in all request programs. If you want to participate in future all…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Kristian Sensini 34:38

11M ago34:38

34:38

MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE follows Zelma on her 23-year quest for perfect love and lasting marriage, set against a backdrop of historic events in Eastern Europe. Told from a woman’s point of view, the film blends historical, biological, societal, and emotional arcs with a lively sense of humour and musical numbers. This animated film for adults t…

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 39 - Part 2 1:29:43

11M ago1:29:43

1:29:43

In part two of the 39th episode of THE ARCHIVE, your host Jason Drury starts the show by playing "Poirot Variants" from the album THE FILM AND TV MUSIC OF CHRISTOPHER GUNNING (Chandos) as a tribute to the late composer who died in March 2023. Afterwards, Jason then plays a short excerpt of music from the 2005 film SHADOWS OF THE SUN for Mark Thomas…

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 39 - Part 1 1:34:49

11M ago1:34:49

1:34:49

On this episode of THE ARCHIVE your host Jason Drury begins the show with the classic cue "Desert Chase" from John Williams’ classic score from RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (DCC COMPACT CLASSICS). Jason then continues with music from James Horner’s score for DEADLY BLESSING (INTRADA RECORDS), the late Ryuichi Sakamoto’s haunting score from ELILY BRONTE’…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Ian MacDonald - The Music of John Barry 2:12:18

12M ago2:12:18

2:12:18

The late, legendary composer John Barry was due to turn 90 on November 3, 2023. With host, Jason Drury and John Barry enthusiast Ian MacDonald, CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO is happy to present a special edition of TALKING SOUNDTRACKS in honour of this occasion. Before five-time Academy Award winner John Barry rose to prominence as a film composer, Ian Mac…

1
Composer Conversations - Episode 5: Catching Up With Christopher Willis 40:20

1y ago40:20

40:20

In this episode, David Coscina catches up with Christopher Willis on his recent work, which includes the incredible music for the episode DEMON 79 from the TV series BLACK MIRROR as well as his lyrical score for the feature animated film LAMYA'S POEM. Willis is an Emmy Award-winning composer, arranger, songwriter, and pianist whose diverse career s…

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Halloween Special 2023 1:40:46

1y ago1:40:46

1:40:46

Welcome to a special Halloween-themed show of THE ARCHIVE on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Your host Jason Drury has collaborated with famed soundtrack blogger, Jon Mansell, to create a show so scary, that Jason had to hide behind his chair while working on the voiceovers. The show's delights include music for THE LADY IN WHITE (Varese Saraban…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Panu Aaltio 1:15:11

1y ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Today's guest on TALKING SOUNDTRACKS has composed music for more than thirty feature films, several TV shows, video games, and a lengthy ballet performed by the Finnish National Opera. His name is Panu Aaltio. Panu is most recognized for his poignant work on major nature documentaries, but his lyrical orchestral sound has also adorned dramatic scor…

1
Bute Island Radio Unaired Episode 2 - Adventure Films 1:00:55

1y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Today I present to you the second episode of my new show for BUTE ISLAND RADIO. When I was producing the show, I had no idea what was going on behind the scenes and really had no idea that once I finished the show, it wouldn't be aired. Well, lucky for you. Here is that unaired episode. If you are unaware of what transpired with Bute Island Radio, …

1
The 1UpBeat: The Music of Starfox 1:19:41

1y ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Today, in a very special episode of THE 1UPBEAT, we do another series-focused episode, this time devoted to STARFOX music. This year marks the 30th anniversary of STARFOX, and to commemorate the occasion, we will present a brief retrospective of EVERY score in the STARFOX series. You'll hear selections from STARFOX (Hirasawa), STARFOX 64 (Wakai/Kon…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Leigh Phillips - Part Two 1:09:08

1y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Leigh Phillips is a composer, orchestrator, and producer with experience in creating unique compositions and orchestrations for media, concert performances, and CD recordings. In May 2023 for TALKING SOUNDTRACKS ON THE CINEMATIC SOUND PODCAST, Jason Drury had the pleasure of talking to Leigh Phillips from his home in Prague. In part one of our two-…

1
Bute Island Radio Premiere Episode - Spy Films 1:03:57

1y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Before I left Bute Island Radio, I produced two complete episodes, with one other episode still in the planning stages. One episode made it to air; the others did not. This was the episode that made it to air. This was the premiere episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO for Bute Island Radio. If you are unaware of what transpired with Bute Island Radio, …

1
Scored To Death Radio: Movie Songs - Part 2 1:32:06

1y ago1:32:06

1:32:06

In this episode of SCORED TO DEATH RADIO, host J. Blake Fichera steps away from his usual all-horror-all-the-time format and delivers a second instalment of the podcast exploring the marvellous musical world of movie songs. Focusing largely on the late 1970s and 1980s, this episode presents an eclectic playlist of songs spanning several different s…

1
The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2022 - Part 4 1:38:33

1y ago1:38:33

1:38:33

Welp, it took me almost 8 months to get this done, but here it is. This is the final part of my four-part journey through the scores of 2022. On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Erik Woods presents his top five favourite scores in 2022. You'll hear music from Grant Kirkhope, Gareth Coker, Yoko Shimomura, Ab…

1
Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Leigh Phillips - Part One 1:12:23

1y ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Leigh Phillips is a composer, orchestrator, and producer with experience in creating unique compositions and orchestrations for media, concert performances, and CD recordings. In May 2023 for TALKING SOUNDTRACKS ON THE CINEMATIC SOUND PODCAST, Jason Drury had the pleasure of talking to Leigh Phillips from his home in Prague. Leigh was the first per…

1
The 1UpBeat: Tribute To Ichirou Mizuki 46:54

1y ago46:54

46:54

On December 6, 2022, the anime industry mourned the loss of one of its most influential talents, Ichirou Mizuki. He was 74 years old. However, his powerful voice wasn't limited to animation. He also had a great presence in video games and today on THE 1UPBEAT, your host, Eric Silver, is going to pay tribute to the man by playing music from some of …

1
The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2022 - Part 3 1:21:21

1y ago1:21:21

1:21:21

On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Erik Woods presents music from some of his favourite scores written in 2022. This is part three of a four-part series. Today, you’ll hear selections by such composers as Diego Navarro, Justin Hurwitz, Philippe Rombi, Michael Giacchino and Evan Call. Part four will be onli…

1
Filmic By Ley Bricknell - Episode 14 58:23

1+ y ago58:23

58:23

In this fourteenth FILMIC episode on THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Ley will play music from a mix of new and way back scores, animated scores, and a 1961 vintage soundtrack with one of the most stellar casts ever. And you can't forget the "Weird and Wonderful" selection! You'll hear cues from TETRIS (Balfe), MUMMIES (Velazquez), THE GRIFTERS (…

1
Scored To Death Radio: Movie Songs - Part I 1:27:20

1+ y ago1:27:20

1:27:20

In this episode of SCORED TO DEATH RADIO, host J. Blake Fichera steps away from his usual all-horror-all-the-time format and explores the marvellous musical world of movie songs. Focusing largely on the late-1970s and 1980s, this episode presents an eclectic playlist of songs spanning several different styles from an equally varied collection of fi…

1
The 1UpBeat: Best Video Game Scores from 2022 - Part 3 1:15:35

1+ y ago1:15:35

1:15:35

In this third and final episode of Eric Silver’s annual best-of-the-year show, you’ll hear a more traditional countdown show as Eric plays for you music from his top three favourite video game scores of 2022. You’ll hear music from Takashi Yoshida, Masako Otsuka, Asami Mitake, Ippo Igarashi, Yuki Matsumura, Modanqing Zhu, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Mana…

1
The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 37 - Part 2 1:29:03

1+ y ago1:29:03

1:29:03

Your host Jason Drury continues featuring music from archival releases of film music which appeared just before and after Christmas 2022 by first showcasing music from the expanded edition of Danny Elfman’s classic score to SPIDER-MAN (La La Land Records) and then playing selections of a true archival classic MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, composed by John …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Cinematic Tv Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide