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Episode 87: Tank Girl

On this episode we go back to the 90s, an era when studios had no problem grabbing any old comic book and turning it into the craziest movie you've ever seen. Case in point: Tank Girl!
In a future wasteland where water is worth more than gold, Lori Petty teams up with Naomi Watts to steal a tank, befriend some kangaroo people, and save the world from a robot-armed Malcolm McDowell. And along the way we get a Cole Porter song, a movie rap courtesy of co-star Ice-T, and all kinds of tunes from some 90s alt-rock greats!So strap yourselves in, because this soundtrack takes no prisoners!
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Tank Girl is available to stream here!
"Let's Do It" by Joan Jett & Greg Graffin
Come join our Discord channel today!
MUSIC VIDEOS
"Army of Me" by Bjork
"Mockingbird Girl" by Magnificent Bastards
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Episode 86: Encino Man

Get ready to wheez the juice, cuz this week we're talking all things ENCINO MAN! The film that brought us not only Pauly Shore, but also newly crowned Academy Award winner Brendan Fraser!
High school buds Shore and Sean Astin dig up and thaw out caveman Fraser, and proceed to teach him how to be cool in early 90s southern California! And to accompany this ridiculous plot, we get an eclectic mix of 90s alt rock, classic rock, dance pop, hip hop and more! So grab some grindage and let's jam!
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Encino Man is available to stream here!
Encino Man proof of concept (featuring Ben Stiller!)
The Encino Man VHS Distributor's Ad
The LA Times: "A Look Inside Hollywood and the Movies"
Oklahoma City's own Wheeze The Juice!
See also our episode on Wayne's World
MUSIC VIDEOS:
"You're Invited (But Your Friend Can't Come)" by Vince Neil
"Treaty (Filthy Lucre Radio Edit)" by Yothu Yindi
"Leave My Curl Alone" by Hi-C
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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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