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Episode 85: Here’s Some Money, Go See a Star War

When we're not hollering about movie soundtracks, our second favorite hobby is hollering about Star Wars. So on this episode we bring you a Special Edition of our On The Fives where we take a look at ten songs about or inspired by Star Wars.
But there's a twist! With each song, we take turns pitching our own ideas for Star Wars movies based on those songs. And we've got some real bangers here. There are the Weird Al songs, naturally, but we also have tracks from The Hold Steady, Tenacious D, Blink 182 and more! So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride through our two broken imaginations!
INTRO: "I'm Han Solo" from Star Wars Kinect
OUTRO: "Dance Rocket" by Jesse Spillane
 
MUSIC VIDEOS:
"The Saga Begins" by Weird Al Yankovic
"The Swish" by The Hold Steady
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Episode 84: Blast from the Past

A new year brings a new series here on the OST Party! This week's film, the 1999 sci-fi rom-com Blast from the Past, marks the finale of our neo-swing trilogy, and also the beginning of our series on the films of Brendan Fraser.
Blast from the Past, as Libby's husband Ian pointed out, is like if you crossed Encino Man with The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. And the soundtrack reflects that weird clash of tones. You've got the square 60s tunes of Perry Como, the neo-swing revival of The Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Squirrel Nut Zippers, and modern 90s rock in acts like Everclear, Dishwalla and Sonichrome.
The whole thing is a fascinating time capsule of where we were in the late-90s, and how that era is well and truly behind us. Time marches on, and so do we!
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Blast From The Past is available to stream here
For more thoughts on R.E.M., check out our episode on Tommy Boy
INTRO/OUTRO: "Dance Rocket" by Jesse Spillane
MUSIC VIDEOS:
"I Will Buy You A New Life" by Everclear
"It's The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M.
"I See The Sun" by Tommy Henriksen
"Mr. Zoot Suit" by Ingrid Lucia and the Flying Neutrinos
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Episode 83: 2022 in Review

On this episode we’re wrapping up 2022! Join us as we take a look back at our podcasting year and revisit some of our favorite tracks we’ve unearthed along the way. Joe and Libby each picked five songs that have stuck with them this year, for one reason or another. Some new favorites, some unkillable earworms, and some songs so deeply weird we’re still amazed they even exist. This episode runs the gamut of everything from the new jack swing of Ghostbusters II to the classic rock of Hot Fuzz, and a whole lot in between!
So raise a glass with us as we bid farewell to 2022, and look forward to even weirder things in 2023!
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Check out our back catalog for more on these songs
Come join us on our brand new Discord channel!
MUSIC VIDEOS:
"You Showed Me" by The Lightning Seeds
"Talula (Tornado Mix)" by Tori Amos
"He's So Dull" by Vanity 6
"On Our Own" by Bobby Brown
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Episode 82: Gremlins

This podcast has been overrun by gremlins! We were supposed to do a Thanksgiving episode on Planes Trains & Automobiles, but the powers that be said, "No, you're doing Gremlins." Those powers may or may not be gremlins. (Send help!)
Anyway, Gremlins has been described as It's A Wonderful Life by way of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and while that thematic well runs deep, the film is mostly concerned with lots and lots of puppet mayhem! 
The soundtrack album is short, but features some strange choices, including tracks from Peter Gabriel, Quarterflash and Michael Sembello. We'll also discuss a few of the holiday needledrops, which have become classic scenes in their own right. So grab a glass of egg nog and join us for the wild ride that is Gremlins!
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Gremlins is available to stream here
RIP Flashdance's Irene Cara
Nick Lutsko's "Where Did The Gremlins Go?"
INTRO: "Red River Rock" by Daniel Miller
OUTRO: "Dance Rocket" by Jesse Spillane
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Episode 81: Hot Fuzz

We're returning to the world of Edgar Wright this week with the soundtrack to Hot Fuzz! Wright has a reputation for movie soundtracks that are impeccably curated, and Hot Fuzz is no different. The story of The Only Good Cop In England solving a string of murders in the small village of Sandford finds Wright leaning heavily on classic rock tunes from every era.
The film is an absolute riot, but the soundtrack is equally impressive. Sporting tracks from classic acts The Kinks, The Troggs, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, but also more modern artists such as The Fratellis, Supergrass and Eels. So strap on your kevlar, water the peace lily and join us down at the pub for a little Hot Fuzz!
 
SHOW NOTES:
Hot Fuzz is available to stream here!
See Also: Our episode on Shaun of the Dead
INTRO: "Dance Rocket" by Jesse Spillane
OUTRO: "Lovefool" by The Cardigans
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Episode 80: Dinosaurs, ”Big Songs”

This week we're dipping back into the world of TV. Why, you ask? Because we can do whatever we want!
Only 90s Kids may remember the phenomenon known as Dinosaurs, an ABC sitcom that ran from 1991 to 1995 and followed the adventures of dinosaur Earl Sinclair and his prehistoric family. Produced by the Jim Henson company, Dinosaurs was not only a marvel of live-action puppetry, but also just some damn funny television.
And in 1992, they produced the album "Big Songs". You'd think this would be a compilation of songs from the show, right? Wrong! This album features twelve tracks recorded by the show's cast exclusively for the album. And most surprising of all, many of the songs are quite good! Join us as we dive in!
SHOW NOTES:
Dinosaurs is available to stream on Disney Plus
You can listen to this album on YouTube
See also: Our episode on The Mask
Christmas Creeps' episode on The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
INTRO: "Dinosaurs" theme by Bruce Broughton and Ray Colcord
OUTRO: "I'm a Dinosaur" by Baby Sinclair
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Episode 79: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Are you ready to get real old-timey? This week we discuss the folk and bluegrass revival of O Brother, Where Art Thou? Loosely based on "The Odyssey", Joel and Ethan Coen pulled together an all-star lineup of country musicians to score this wacky road trip through Depression-era Mississippi.
The film is a hoot, but the soundtrack was a sensation. The album hit #1 on the charts over a year after its release, and went on to sell 8 million copies. "I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow" and "O Death" won all the awards, but the real standouts on this album come from Allison Krauss, Gillian Welch, The Whites, and more!
So join us as we dig deep into the history of American folk music. This episode's an odyssey all on its own!
SHOW NOTES:
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is available to stream here
Down From The Mountain is available on YouTube
Darius Rucker's "Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch"
Libby discusses child singers more on the latest Misbehavin' podcast!
INTRO: "Dance Rocket" by Jesse Spillane
OUTRO: "Man of Constant Sorrow" by Skeewiff
MUSIC VIDEO:
"I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow" by The Soggy Bottom Boys
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Episode 78: Swingers

This week's podcast is all about Vegas, baby! Well...not exactly. It's all about Swingers, which spends a grand total of 15 minutes in Las Vegas. The rest is all about idealizing modern notions of coolness all set to a soundtrack of swing and lounge revival goodness.
Swingers was one of the pillars of the mid-90s indie film boom, and also a signpost for the toxic masculinity of the era. In between all of that is a soundtrack that Libby calls "wall-to-wall bangers". We get standards from Dean Martin and Tony Bennett, some classic country from Roger Miller and George Jones, and a healthy dose of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for good measure. So put on your best bowling shirt and grab yourself a cocktail, cuz this episode is money, baby!
SHOW NOTES:
Swingers is available to stream here
50 Shades of Blue: 50 Salacious Songs for Swingers
RIP Marty Roberts of Marty & Elayne
INTRO: "Dance Rocket" by Jesse Spillane
OUTRO: "I Wanna Be Like You" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
MUSIC VIDEO:
"You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Have a soundtrack you'd like us to cover? Follow us on Twitter @OSTParty and let us know!Or email us at OSTPartyPod@gmail.com