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Episode 123: Super Troopers (with author and journalist Miles Klee)

(insert one of 200 quotes from SUPER TROOPERS here), and with SUPER TROOPERS 3 releasing in theaters today, we're gonna talk about the original on Soundtracker. Joining me is Miles Klee (@milesklee.bsky.social), whose work you've seen with Wired, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Slate and many others. He also recently wrote a book called Double Black Diamond with his partner Mads Gobbo, which I've handily linked for you down below. In this episode we talk about how refreshing it is to revisit a comedy from the Y2K era and not have to grit your teeth and power through a single outdated joke, the likeability of Broken Lizard in general, how funny it is to see Brian Cox in this role in 2026, our memories of our first time seeing the movie, the era of having 20 movies on DVD as your only source of home entertainment, and more. Meow, get yourself a liter of cola, go give it a listen and don't make me beg, because desperation is a stinky cologne.Also look out for a cameo by a bonus special guest in the episode!Order Double Black Diamond here: https://double--negative.com/002-double-black-diamond.htmlCheck out Miles' work with Wired here: https://www.wired.com/author/miles-klee/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Episode 122: Dirty Work (with musician and co-host of the No Homework Podcast Patrick Cosmos)

Note to self: Today on Soundtracker, we're talking about Dirty Work. And I'm joined by musician, one of the hosts of the No Homework Podcast, and inventer of the Everyone is Twelve theory, Patrick Cosmos (@veryimportant.lawyer on Bluesky). In this episode we talk about how this is the one movie that truly understood how to use Norm Macdonald, Don Rickles, Chris Farley's disgusting prosthetic nose, and a lot more. So why don't you get a horse and live in the mountains someplace and don't bother anybody? Or just listen to this episode. Whichever.Check out No Homework here: https://nohomework.website/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Episode 121: Shrek (with Francis Horton of What a Hell of a Way to Dad)

SOMEBODY once told me Soundtracker was back, and today it's talking about Shrek, the (apparently) very divisive 2001 animated film about an ogre and his donkey friend. And I'm joined once again by Francis Horton (@whatahellofawaytodad.com on Bluesky and @armystrang on Twitter ) to talk about it. In this episode we talk about the innocence of a pre-9/11 world, a pre Mike Myers burnout world, and a world where Smash Mouth was king. I also make a bold proclamation about All Star. Check it you, you stupid dunkey!Check out What a Hell of a Way to Dad here: https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoobLLH9fsdYuXCYiIuPWTLv-diEznVgNmYZmPLPMMzMh8M4tc-ZSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Episode 120: Jackass: The Movie (with AK Lingus)

Hi, I'm Eric Peacock, welcome to Soundtracker...where today I'm joined once again by AK Lingus (@aklingus.bsky.social) to talk about what Jackass says about modern male trauma. Just kidding, we're mostly talking about how funny it is seeing guys get hit in the nuts for 90 minutes. It's what they would have wanted as they prepare to ride off into the sunset with the final movie, which also releases today.We do delve into some of what shifted in the general consensus from when Jackass first began (hand-wringing over how it was corrupting the youth) to where it is today (a beloved institution that is much smarter than it should be), but mostly we just talk about how funny it is when Johnny Knoxville says things like "I have bursitis". So put on your thong, break out the Party Boy theme, and let's go, because I kinda feel like partying right now. Pick up AK's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFVM23H2?dplnkId=b336d00a-e9a3-418f-b17e-94ed7ac6d7e1Follow him on Letterboxd here: https://boxd.it/1s35JSupport the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker

Episode 119: Reboot Season Premiere! Days of Thunder (with Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House)

We're back, baby!Will Menaker is joining the show once again, this time to talk about Tony Scott's 1990 film DAYS OF THUNDER. In this episode we talk the incredible character names (Cole Trickle! Buck Bretherton! Harry Hogg!), the coke-filled making-of, and more.Check out Chapo Trap House here: https://www.chapotraphouse.com/Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's gonna help keep the show going: www.patreon.com/soundtracker