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Sideshow Sound Radio

260 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratings

We discuss the scores, soundtracks and media music we love, along with a healthy dose of Disney!

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The Sideshow Theme Show #5 – I Am The Night

April 23, 2024 11:01 - 46 minutes - 56.5 MB

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 noir scores, and learn how her collaboration with […]

Score Guide – Chicken Run (2000)

April 09, 2024 12:30 - 2 hours - 152 MB

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 musicologists shall be pulling back the perimeter fence to […]

Track Swap #27 – What a Bunch of A-Holes

April 02, 2024 10:43 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

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!

From the Vault – Score Guide – Shrek (2001)

March 26, 2024 11:08 - 1 hour - 133 MB

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 Gregson-Williams and John Powell. Your hosts journey past […]

The Sideshow Theme Show #4 – On Your Left

March 19, 2024 10:47 - 54 minutes - 66.6 MB

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.

The Sideshow Theme Show #3 – The Old Ways

March 05, 2024 11:46 - 31 minutes - 38.7 MB

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 the realm of fantasy soundtracks. From […]

Track Swap Special – Favorite Scores of 2023

February 27, 2024 11:43 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

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 find out!

The Sideshow Theme Show #2 – PerfeXion

February 20, 2024 10:46 - 46 minutes - 58.7 MB

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 narrative. Tune in as they share their favorite moments […]

The Sideshow Theme Show #1 – Is This The Greatest Video Game Theme Ever?

February 13, 2024 11:51 - 46 minutes - 57.6 MB

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 this powerful theme and […]

From the Vault – Score Guide – Puss in Boots

January 30, 2024 12:01 - 108 MB

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 to the Shrek franchise features music which plays to the […]

Track Swap #26 – Explorers and Pirates

January 23, 2024 11:43 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

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!

Track Swap #25 – The Erotic Episode

January 16, 2024 11:43 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

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!

Track Swap #24 – Bird Poop on Pluto

January 10, 2024 00:01 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

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.

Score Guide – Galaxy Quest (1999)

January 02, 2024 12:01 - 1 hour - 152 MB

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 it’s development, the space-faring […]

We’re Back! An update from Wend and Will

December 23, 2023 18:56 - 14 minutes - 18.1 MB

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 missed all of you and can’t wait […]

SPOTLIGHT: Forgiveness: Ten Years Without Spring by Marcel Barsotti

December 14, 2022 02:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MB

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.

Track Swap #23 – Museums and Engine Drivers

June 06, 2022 13:57 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

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.

Track Swap #22 – One Sound to Rule Them All

April 12, 2022 23:05 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

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!

Track Swap Special – Earth by Marcel Barsotti

March 30, 2022 00:29 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

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/

Track Swap #21 – Heroes in the Dark

March 18, 2022 01:24 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

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: https://christophzirngibl.com/

Track Swap #20 – Gods and Robbers

March 03, 2022 15:14 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

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.

Track Swap Special – Favorite Scores of 2021

February 08, 2022 15:48 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

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 recommendations by your […]

Track Swap #19 – No Nuts, No Glory

December 31, 2021 02:34 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

For the last episode of the year, Jen Wolff joins Track Swap once again! Let us stay within the festive spirit of the holidays and listen to some wonderful seasonal music. We wish you a very Happy and hopefully successful New Year!

Track Swap #18 – Scary Night, Hurried Night

December 21, 2021 19:29 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Erik Woods returns to Track Swap! Although his pick is definitely christmassey, it is not exactly the kind of music you would want to play while the family is around. But that is the kind of stuff Lasse really enjoys having on the show! Fittingly, his choices are also a little bit unusual, even though […]

Track Swap #17 – Are You A Mean One, Mr. Claus?

December 14, 2021 11:51 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Finally, Todd Horan is joining Track Swap. In the second Christmas episode of the season, Todd brings a kinda forgotten 80’s classic to the table, while Lasse’s choice is, again, much more recent.

Track Swap #16 – Scissors & Postmen

December 07, 2021 15:16 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Brand new guest Shannon Jowett is so lucky to be on the first Christmas Episode of the season. His choices are a little bit unusual, but definitely from a festive film, while Lasse brings something much more traditional, but also very recent to the table.

Track Swap #15 – A Spy and an Agent walk into a Bar…

December 01, 2021 18:03 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Brand new guest Tim Halbur joins Track Swap and brings a classic to the show, while Lasse chooses something matching, but much more contemporary. Link: https://twitter.com/Halbur

Track Swap #14 – Of Dogs And Horses

November 23, 2021 15:21 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Another day, another Powell: Josh from Film Score And More returns to Track Swap, this time with a much more recent John Powell score. Lasse brings another great composer with him and presents a score which often seems to get overlooked. Tune in and prepare to be enchanted!

Track Swap #13 – Road Trip With Style

November 16, 2021 18:22 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Rob Rawdon returns to Track Swap. We are discussing comedy scores again, although this time, they are not quite as silly. Rob brings the score of a beloved classic, while Lasse’s choice is a much more recent film, although the music is refreshingly oldschool. Listen and have fun!

Track Swap #12 – Vegetables & Vulkanetten

November 09, 2021 16:27 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

In the silliest episode so far, Lasse welcomes Cole McLeod back on Track Swap. They both brought scores from pretty goofy comedies and truly hope you like this music just as much as they do. Sit down, listen and have a good laugh!

Track Swap #11 – Historical Drama Sounds Awesome!

November 02, 2021 19:15 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

The great Jen Wolff joins Lasse on the 11th episode of Track Swap. Both of them have brought music from historical drama films based on famous books – coincidence? Let’s find out and join them on their journey… and listen to these amazing tracks, of course!

Track Swap #10 – Say His Name And Get Ready To Pray

October 26, 2021 19:21 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

To close out Halloween Season, The Film Scorer Nick is Lasse’s guest on Track Swap! Nick brought music from a 90’s Horror Classic, while Lasse introduces a piece from a much newer dark fairy tale. Both of them feature choir! Find our more and tune in. Happy Halloween! https://thefilmscorer.com/

Track Swap #9 – Something Evil This Way Comes…

October 21, 2021 14:17 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Erik Woods returns to Track Swap. This time, him and host Lasse Vogt have two Video Game scores for you – and since it’s Halloween Season, the tracks are appropriately scary… right? Well, we hope that you will find them at the very least entertaining.

Track Swap Special – AMERICANA by Marcel Barsotti

October 19, 2021 19:39 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MB

On the first special episode of Track Swap, host Lasse Vogt is introducing the symphonic album AMERICANA, composed and orchestrated by Marcel Barsotti and available on pretty much every streaming platform out there. You can purchase it from October 18th, 2021 on – so, basically right now! Don’t hesitate and give it a listen. https://www.marcelbarsotti.com/en/

Track Swap #8 – Demonic Chanting and Evil Whistling

October 12, 2021 12:59 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Are you ready to be scared? Then look no further, because Track Swap has got you covered! Rob Rawdon returns to the show to kick off the Halloween season. He has brought a truly terrifying score with him and Lasse tries his best to compete. Take a listen… if you dare!

Track Swap #7 – A Brave Girl and A Strong Friendship

October 05, 2021 21:57 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

After some delays, Erik Woods from The Cinematic Sound Radio Podcast finally joins Lasse as a guest on Track Swap. Brace yourselves, since this music will probably make you cry. One movie is about a terribly tragic true story, the other is a coming-of-age adventure about friendship. Big thanks to these talented composers, who delivered […]

Track Swap #6 – Bone’Anza

September 28, 2021 14:38 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

What happens when guest Cole McLeod brings the score of a Spaghetti Western and host Lasse Vogt chooses the music of an Oddball-Fantasy-Action-Horror Comedy? Easy: Fun happens! Join us and listen to Track Swap: Episode 6!

Track Swap #5 – Pull the String! Pull the String!

September 21, 2021 13:59 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Rob Rawdon is Lasse’s guest on Track Swap this time. Beware, because this is an episode with quite emotional music. Today’s movies are about a dying vampire and the dark adventures of puppets. Ready to be moved? Then join us and listen. Rob’s Links: https://www.facebook.com/rob.rawdon.9

Track Swap #4 – Tales Of Ghosts and Fairies

September 14, 2021 13:13 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Jamie from Radio Free Endor and GhostheadsUK joins Lasse on the fifth episode of Track Swap. Today, things get mysterious and even a little spooky, as they talk about fairies and ghosts, which are also featured in the scores they picked! Sit back and listen . . . if you dare! Jamie’s Links:

Track Swap #3 – Drones, Tanks and Dragons, Oh My!

September 07, 2021 15:52 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

This time, Josh from Film Score And More is Lasse’s guest on Track Swap. Both of their tracks have a lot in common: huge orchestrations, a ton of fun… and flying! Wanna figure out which scores they belong to? Then join the two and listen! Josh’s Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmScoreandMore https://www.reddit.com/user/FilmScoreMoreYT https://twitter.com/FilmScoreMoreYT

Track Swap #2 – Turtles Drank My Magic Potion

August 31, 2021 22:09 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Austin Shinn joins host Lasse Vogt for the second episode of Track Swap! This time, the subject matter is scores for comic book movies, one from America and one from France. What do they have in common besides great music? Superpowers… Austin’s Links: https://aflickeringlife.wordpress.com/

Track Swap #1 – True Love and Comedic Origins

August 17, 2021 21:29 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Welcome to Episode 1 of our brand new show, Track Swap! In this series, your host Lasse Vogt will be joined by a new co-host each and every episode. The premise is simple: Each host shares a maximum of two tracks with the other host, and both talk about them at length. In this pilot […]

For Ian

June 23, 2021 00:18 - 3 hours - 214 MB

Welcome to Sideshow Sound Radio’s tribute to and celebration of the life of Ian Crabb. Will and Todd showcase a compilation of many of Ian’s greatest moments at Sideshow including many laughs, fond memories, great music, and words of remembrance from our friends, colleagues, and dear listeners. Ian always worked harder for our podcast than […]

In Defence of Alien 3

June 15, 2021 19:06 - 1 hour - 209 MB

Yesterday, our friend Ian Crabb was laid to rest in Bournemouth. In honor of him, we want to present you with his favorite episode of In Defence Of, a show he proudly hosted with distinction on our network, from 2015 to 2017. That episode was Alien 3, a film Ian felt very strongly was unfairly […]

Episode 29 – Workouts

April 19, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Deets and Jen welcome you all to episode 29 of Sideshow Sound Radio! Your hosts share their favorite cues to listen to during their workouts from a multitude of film scores, and the criteria they employ to get their blood flowing. Sweatbands at the ready! Reach out to us with your own favorite workout cues […]

Score Guide – Total Recall (1990)

November 11, 2020 08:17 - 200 MB

Will & Wend proudly welcome you one and all to Venusville for their 39th Score Guide! In this episode, they take a long space cruise to Mars 2084 to discuss the phenomenal score to the Academy-Award winning 1990 science fiction action cult classic, Total Recall, by one of the greatest American composers, Jerry Goldsmith. Johnny Cabs on standby. […]

The Main Street Monologue #37 – Son of Chilling Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted Podcast

October 27, 2020 16:10 - 133 MB

Welcome to our third annual Halloween spooktacular! In episode 38 of The Main Street Monologue, your Disney DJs, Will & Todd take a pumpkin-shaped odyssey through their favorite spooky Disney film scores. Let us know some of your own faves, Disnerds! Happy Halloween, and as always, we’d love to hear from you: [email protected] Twitter: @sideshowsound Facebook: SideshowSoundTheatre […]

The Main Street Monologue #36 – Delectable Disney Dining

September 14, 2020 23:00 - 120 MB

Welcome to the 36th episode of Sideshow’s laughing place, The Main Street Monologue! This week on your fave Disney show, Crystal, Claude and Todd discuss their favorite and not-so-favorite places to eat at the Disney Parks and Resorts, along with a fresh serving of Disney news. What are your fave snacks and dining experiences in […]

Score Guide – Shrek 2 (2004)

August 26, 2020 01:58 - 139 MB

We proudly welcome you all to our 38th Score Guide and another whirlwind adventure! Will & Wend knock back a few pints in The Poison Apple as they guide you through the well-loved score to DreamWorks animation’s most successful film to date, the 2004 sequel, Shrek 2 by Harry Gregson-Williams. In a track-by-track quest, your […]

The Main Street Monologue #35 – Hidden Gems and the NOT THOSE AGAIN

August 19, 2020 22:45 - 119 MB

Disnerds, welcome to the 35th episode of The Main Street Monologue and our 2 year anniversary! This week on your fave Disney show, Todd, Claude and Will bring you another list episode, covering what they think are overrated and underrated experiences in the Disney Parks. Your hosts also catch up on some recent news tidbits […]

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