Even the Score Podcast

Season 3 Episode 2: Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

July 14, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

Remember Chip 'n Dale?? They're back! In movie and Pog form! That's right, the guys had such a fun time talking Turning Red that they did another Movie Week episode with the Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers reboot! We talk our thoughts, Ugly Sonic's weird teeth, and what Disney+ property we want to see rebooted next! We always appreciate your listens but how about giving us a follow on Twitter and Instagram? Give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Your help gets us more liste...

Season 3 Episode 1: Pokemon

June 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 178 MB

We are back for Season 3 of the Even The Score podcast! And what better way to kick off our latest season than with one of the most well-known video game/movie/TV properties of all time: Pokemon! Listen as Jason gives an overview of his extensive Pokemon history! Tune in to hear Anthony's love of Pokemon Go's community-building! Enjoy Don's first big jump into Pokemon Diamond, asking questions of his more experienced co-hosts! Why not find us on our Twitter and Instagram accounts and ...

The TV Theme Song Bracket - Part III

June 02, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MB

It is time to crown a winner! In our third and final episode we go through 4 regions' worth of 2nd rounds, Sweet Sixteens, Elite Eights, Final Fours and our Championship match-up! And the results may shock you! Not what you expected?? Want to let us know about your picks?? Tell us all about it via our Twitter and Instagram accounts! You already told us who you had in our massively successful Twitter polls, so tune in and find out if The Muppet Show is our episode winner! We'll see...

The TV Theme Song Bracket - Part II

May 19, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 93 MB

It's time for Part II of our TV Theme Song Bracket Challenge! Two more first rounds are here for your ears, so listen in and find out which TV Theme Songs move into the second round! Mash! Knight Rider! Stranger Things! Fresh Prince! So many great themes on display! Who will move on? And who will be defeated?! Listen and share! If you want a visual to follow along with, you'll find it on our Twitter and Instagram pages, so give us a follow! Stay tuned for Part III and make sure ...

The TV Theme Song Bracket - Part I

May 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 183 MB

You've heard the draft. You've selected your winner. Now it's time to listen to Jason, Anthony and Don make their selections, turn 64 worthy competitors into one overall winner, and decide which TV theme song is the greatest one of all time! In Part I, the guys take you through the first rounds in the Jason and Anthony regions, but not before another great round of Whatcha Listenin' To. Make sure you follow along on our Twitter and Instagram accounts, and be sure to rate, review, and...

The TV Theme Song Bracket - Draft

April 14, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MB

April is Bracket Season here at Even The Score! And this year is no exception! Don, Anthony, and Jason have already tackled cartoon TV theme songs so the next thing to try is live action TV theme songs! This year, however, the guys are picking their own 16-team region, with the 4th and final region being made up of popular picks but with a twist. What twist, you say? Tune in to find out! We need to hear from you to tell us what you would pick by voting via Twitter. And follow us on Instagra...

B'Tween Seasons - Turning Red and Record/Vinyl Talk

March 31, 2022 04:00 - 201 MB

Now that Season 2 is done, we need something to talk about. How about a great discussion about Pixar's latest offering: the Toronto-based delight that is Turning Red! Hear what Jason, Anthony and Don thought of Mei and her red panda (spoiler: there is dissent amongst the hosts!) After that, we follow up with our first (of many) discussion on the record/vinyl scene: Don, the vinyl virgin, receives sage wisdom and experts Jason and Anthony about record equipment, crate digging, new vinyl, a...

Season 2 Episode 8: Animals

March 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 193 MB

Season 2 is at its end and Anthony, Jason, and Don are doing one more genre study. This time the focus is on all creatures big and small...and talking, as they look at their favourite animal movies and TV shows! Some talk, some don't, but all entertain and come with fantastic, and some problematic, soundtracks and scores! A talking pig, a murderous shark, a dashing fox, a dying dog, a problematic group of monkeys, and a real look at the planet Earth, both above and below sea level, are in...

Season 2 Episode 7: Cult Classics

February 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 236 MB

Do we have an episode for you today, fair listener! Don, Anthony and Jason geek out over their favourite cult classic movies, recite quotes verbatim, and just have a fantastic time talking about their faves. Oh, and of course about the amazing music in each! Showgirls, Napoleon Dynamite, Leon: The Professional, Office Space, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Mommie Dearest are all on deck and we hope you enjoy these three waxing poetic! Want to join in and gush about your favourite cu...

Season 2 Episode 6: Documentaries

February 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 248 MB

We are back! After a wonder holiday break, and a recharge of our podcasting batteries, Don, Anthony and Jason are back in your ears with another genre topic. This time, the trio are talking documentaries: from Dig to Scratch, Quincy to The Fog of War, they talk about their favourites, the music associated with those favourites, and provide some fantastic recommendations for your viewing pleasure! We're so happy to be back and we are hoping you are too! If you wanted to show your apprec...

Season 2 Episode 5: Out With the Old, In With the New 2

December 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 204 MB

Tis the season to celebrate! Not only are we back with another annual retrospective but it just happens to be our 1-year anniversary! Us three have been in your ears for a full year now and we look back at our show while also reflecting back on 2021 as a year of movies, TV shows, music, and emotions. We also take this opportunity to look ahead to 2022 and make some comments on what we're looking forward to seeing/hearing, and Anthony makes a BOLD prediction about the upcoming Super Mario mo...

Season 2 Episode 4: Spy Thrillers and Bond Themes

December 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 269 MB

The name's Score...Even The Score. And we are back with another genre episode! This time we take a look at the spy thriller genre: Bourne, Bond, Powers, and more are all on the docket for discussion. Then we get into it with an amazing Tier Ranking of all James Bond theme songs (plus a few unused!) What songs will sit atop the tier? Are there any that hit the bottom of the barrel? You gotta listen to find out. Or, better yet, why not watch?! You can find our YouTube Channel here and you can ...

Season 2 Episode 3: Fall-idays

November 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 192 MB

Oh, the weather outside is weather! And it's time to celebrate holidays that aren't ones that are elf-centric! Don, Anthony and Jason talk about Fall holidays (get it?? Fall-idays!) and the movies/TV shows associated with them: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Coco, The Nightmare Before Christmas, V For Vendetta, and maybe a little Christmas in Muppet form. Relive your childhood favourites and hear our three hosts talk about their experiences, and the music, from these great pieces...

Season 2 Episode 2: Musicals

October 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 239 MB

We are not throwing away our shot...to talk about musicals! That's right: we are back with our second Genres episode. And this time we are talking about musicals! From La La Land to Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hamilton to Moulin Rouge, Don, Anthony and Jason are dazzling in the lights of the the stage, belting their hearts out telling you that you are going to love this episode! And we have a sponsor: Manscaped! Use our promo code, soundtrack, for 20% off your order and free worldwide ...

Season 2 Episode 1: Rom Coms

October 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 204 MB

After a short break to recharge and rethink, Even The Score is back! And we are kicking off Season 2 of the show! Each season will focus on one specific topic; for Season 2, it's genre study! All of our episodes will follow a specific genre and really allow the guys to dive deep on their hot takes! Our newest episode is all about our favourite romantic comedies, their soundtracks/scores, and just what makes them a great take on the romcom genre! Tootsie, The Wedding Singer, Amelie, High Fid...

Episode 17 - Don's Final Fantasy Masterclass

September 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 189 MB

We are back at it with our final installment in our Summer Masterclass Series (just in time too!) Don takes Anthony and Jason, and our listeners, through his wonderful history with Role-Playing Games (RPGs), specifically focusing on the Final Fantasy series! Then, Don breaks down the musical components that make up a Final Fantasy game (with some fantastic audio guidance!) before the trio dive into a ranking of the best, and worst, Big Bad Endgame Boss (BBEG) tracks. Listen along here a...

Episode 16 - More Anime: Cowboy Bebop, Sailor Moon and Death Note

August 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 167 MB

Time for another look at the anime genre! Jason's Masterclass provided the trio with so much to talk about that it has spilled into a follow-up episode! This time, the guys talk about Cowboy Bebop a little bit more, Anthony's brought the pilot of Sailor Moon to talk about (plus his love of Bear Sailor Moon), and Don is sharing his appreciation of Death Note. Lots to talk about with these legendary anime classics and their soundtracks. Want to talk more with the hosts about anime? Got ...

Episode 15 - Jason's Anime Masterclass

July 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 210 MB

It is time for another Masterclass episode! This time, Jason is taking us through his love of anime, Cowboy Bebop and Naruto Shippuden! The music, the characters, the emotions, Jason talks it all in some of his favourite anime shows! In our most expansive segment yet, Jason gets Don and Anthony to listen to dozens of Naruto Shippuden opening and closing songs, rate them, and then discuss. Want to play along?? Listen here to the Spotify playlist! Don't forget to subscribe to our sho...

Episode 14 - More Horror: Candyman and Vampyros Lesbos

July 01, 2021 22:17 - 1 hour - 192 MB

The trio are back for another round of horror talk! Anthony tasked us with homework during his amazing Masterclass episode and now he leads Don and Jason through Candyman, Vampyros Lesbos, LGBTQ+ representation in horror, and boobies! Join us for a great, funny discussion as we wrap-up our first Masterclass episode and close the chapter on horror...or does he?! Got some thoughts on horror movies and their soundtracks/scores? Find us on Twitter and Instagram and let's chat about them! Do...

Episode 13 - Anthony's Horror Movie Masterclass

June 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 219 MB

Do you like scary movies??! Anthony sure does! And he take you, Don and Jason through the history of horror movies in our first ever Masterclass episode! From Dracula to Candyman, Jaws to Jason, Anthony looks at the movies that made him a fan of the horror movie genre! This episode goes deep into topics of homosexuality, race, representation, female empowerment, all paired with great insights and humour from our hosts! Not only are the movies important, talk about those scores! We've g...

Episode 12 - The Even The Score Quiz Show!

May 27, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

It's time for our very first quiz show! To help wrap up our video game 2-parter, Don has prepared a fun quiz for Jason and Anthony all about game over/death screens and their songs/sounds! Which co-host will take the crown and become the first Even The Score Quiz Champion?? Tune in and find out! Want to play along at home?? You can! Click here and test your video game knowledge in our private Sporcle quiz! Answer before the guys do (no cheating!) and let us know how you did via our ...

Episode 11 - 8-Bit and Beyond Part II: More Video Game Favourites

May 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB

We've broken out the console again to discuss even more video game music! Anthony, Jason, and Don talk about more of their favourites: Zelda 2, Earthbound, Burnout Paradise, Minecraft, Metroid Prime, and Athena are all discussed in-depth and with an eye for the nostalgia! Got some favourites of your own? Relate to some of the games we discussed?? Find us on Twitter and Instagram and let us know! Our Podern Family plug is That Song From That Movie Podcast! Go and listen to their show...

Episode 10 - Our 4/20 Special: Stoner Movies!

April 20, 2021 08:20 - 1 hour - 169 MB

Listeners, it's the most wonderful time of the year: 4/20! And Anthony, Jason, and Don are talking all things weed: movies, TV shows, music, and massive bong rips! Dazed and Confused, Smiley Face, the Friday movie series, with a hit of Broad City and High Maintenance, all rolled for you, ready to be enjoyed! We need to hear from you on your favourite stoner pop culture, so find us on our Twitter and Instagram accounts! And tag us in your posts, listening to our show in your best smok...

Episode 9 - 8-Bit and Beyond: Video Game Music Favourites

April 01, 2021 13:40 - 1 hour - 177 MB

Anthony, Jason and Don are back again with a new episode of the podcast! This time they are discussing video game music from some of their favourite games from the past! We're talking Super Mario Bros. 2, Chrono Trigger, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Oblivion, Tales of Symphonia, and Mega Man 2! And the talk tackles some serious topics, so join in on the conversation via our Twitter and Instagram account! We want to hear about your favourite video game music (bonus points for the 8-bit e...

Episode 8 - The 90s Soundtrack Debate w/ Kathy Kenzora!

March 18, 2021 15:23 - 1 hour - 168 MB

Even the Score is, like, totally psyched to welcome our first-ever guest: History of the 90s host, writer, journalist, and all-around great person, Kathy Kenzora (@kathykenzora)! We spend the first segment of the show talking all things 90s, from news to pop culture, music to Pogs! Tubular! In our second segment we have ourselves an old-fashioned debate and try to determine which 90s soundtrack is the best representation of the decade. Who will win? Don's Empire Records pick? Kathy's R...

Episode 7 - The Cartoon TV Theme Song Bracket: Part III

March 04, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 182 MB

It is time to crown a winner of the Cartoon TV Theme Song Bracket! After Anthony, Jason and Don complete the TaleSpin region, they look at the Final 4 theme songs and determine who will be victorious and reign as the best cartoon theme song of them all! Will it be DuckTales? Jem and the Holograms? GummiBears? Listen in to find out! The hosts then talk about some of the theme songs that didn't make it into the bracket that could've made a go of it in the bracket. It's a whole lotta fun and w...

Episode 6 - The Cartoon TV Theme Song Bracket: Part II

February 18, 2021 16:34 - 1 hour - 142 MB

It's Part II of our Cartoon TV Theme Song bracket tournament! In this episode we're going to tackle the entire right-hand side of the bracket and go round-by-round through the Chip and Dale Regions! With heavy hitters like The Flintstones, Futurama, Inspector Gadget, and Scooby-Do, just to name a few, these regions are anything but straightforward! Such fun is had and Anthony, Jason and Don want you to listen and let us know what you think shouldn't won! Want to see the bracket for your...

Episode 5 - The Cartoon TV Theme Song Bracket: Part I

February 04, 2021 18:14 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

Do we have an episode for you! Don, Anthony and Jason are breaking down the best theme song from a cartoon TV show the only way possible: through a 64-team, NCAA-style tournament bracket! And it's such an epic discussion that it has to be broken up into multiple parts! In Part I, the hosts discuss the themes songs that they want to add to the tournament before breaking down the He-Man region, eventually coming up with a winner and representative for the Final Four! It's a strong bracke...

Episode 4 - Blaxploitation

January 22, 2021 01:15 - 1 hour - 168 MB

Anthony, Jason, and Don take a deep dive into the short-lived but impactful Blaxploitation genre of films! Reviewing movies from Shaft to Jackie Brown, the Blaxploitation genre has a lot to offer musically, and the guys don't waste any time talking about Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, Roy Ayers, and so much more! Also in this episode, the hosts discuss the difference between scores and soundtracks, and why one is used rather than the other. Join in on the conversation by finding us on Twit...

Episode 3 - Out With the Old, In With the New

January 07, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Happy 2021 listeners! To send 2020 out and ring in 2021 appropriately, Anthony, Jason, and Don get together and talk about their favourite scores and soundtracks from the previous year, as well as what they are looking forward to most in 2021. Of course, to share your own selections, please tweet at us @eventhescorepod or send us an email at [email protected] Be safe and Happy New Year!

Episode 2 - Deck the Halls!

December 24, 2020 19:13 - 48 minutes - 45.6 MB

Happy Holidays to all of our listeners from Anthony, Jason, and Don! Our latest episode looks at some of the great holiday movies and TV specials, and takes a deep dive into the reasons why we love their scores and soundtracks so much! Then, we talk about our favourite holiday songs from our past and present, while then ending on some holiday suggestions for you to consume (both with your eyes and with your bellies!) Follow us on Twitter at @eventhescorepod or send us an email at eventhesco...

Episode 1 - Getting to Know You

December 07, 2020 20:24 - 45 minutes - 41.1 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the Event the Score Podcast! Anthony, Jason, and Don are going to take you through the reasons why they wanted to talk about soundtracks and scores, then review some of their favourite things (note the Julie Andrews references!) when it comes to music from movies, television, and video games. Want to get ahold of the hosts? Have a great idea for an episode?? Great! Email us at [email protected]! Podchaser: rLPm6QQnimRU4kMe41K7

Episode 1: Getting to Know You