Cinematic Sound Radio Podcast
Music
About
For over 25 years Cinematic Sound Radio has been playing the very best soundtrack music from film, TV and video games. We feature music from the golden age classic scores of the 30, 40 and 50s, the retro silver age scores from the 60s and 70s, all the way through to the 80s, 90s and the modern-day classics of the 21st century.When tuning in you'll hear interviews with composers, orchestrators, musicians, authors, soundtrack experts and industry insiders. We also do deeper dives into some of the best scores ever composed. And, of course, you'll hear LOTS of great music.We feature 10 unique shows exploring one of the most underappreciated art forms by people who are passionate about the art form. We hope you enjoy the programming as much as we do producing them.
Episodes
- Play Morricone For Me: Ep.4 - Bunny Boilers
This episode of PLAY MORRICONE FOR ME explores the sordid world of 80's & 90's erotic thrillers—flippantly described as "bunny boilers" in the trades. The genre exploded into the mainstream with FATAL ATTRACTION, saw the rewriting of its m…
- Talking Soundtracks: Interview With Jeff Beal
Jeff Beal is a prolific composer who has scored hundreds of films and series, including House of Cards (Netflix), Rome (HBO), Carnivàle (HBO), and Monk (USA Network), as well as the films Pollock and Appaloosa and numerous acclaimed docume…
- Frank On Frank: What's The Score - Episode 1
CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO has added a new podcast to the network. WHAT'S THE SCORE and its host, Frank R. Wilson, decided to produce a podcast introducing him to his new listeners. In this episode, you'll learn about Frank's background, some o…
- Six Degrees of Scores: Episode 3
Welcome to the first-ever FREE edition of the SIX DEGREES OF SCORES. This is a new sub-genre show that connects one score to the next through composers, genres, actors, directors, and music styles. Episode one premiered on Patreon last mon…
- Play Morricone For Me: Ep.3 - East Meets West
This episode of PLAY MORRICONE FOR ME gives Eastern Westerns (and/or Western Easterns) their close-up. Featuring music from fish-out-of-water stories about martial artists, samurai, and other Asian action heroes in the Old West, like RED S…
- The Flagship Show: Top 25 Scores of the 21st Century - Episode 6 - Scores 10-6
In part six of our seven-part series counting down the TOP 25 SCORES OF THE 21st CENTURY, we will continue the countdown with the presentation of scores 10-6. In this episode, you'll hear selections from Don Davis, Edward Shearmur, Bear Mc…
- The Music of Johnny Douglas and More on The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 52
As customary on THE ARCHIVE, today's episode is packed with excellent music. Jason Drury opens the show with ‘On Earth as It Is in Heaven’ from Ennio Morricone's award-winning score for THE MISSION (Virgin Records), honouring its 40th anni…
- The Essential Soundtracks - Star Trek: First Contact
Today on THE ESSENTIAL SOUNDTRACKS, Erik Woods, Robert Daniels, and Randy Andrews continue their journey through the STAR TREK films and their soundtracks as they discuss the eighth movie in the series, STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT. You’ll hea…
- Play Morricone For Me: Ep.2 - Roger Corman Centennial
Play Morricone For Me salutes Hollywood's King of the B's on the one hundredth anniversary of his birth. Roger Corman mentored a generation of New Hollywood talent and produced, directed and/or distributed some 500 feature films in his 70-…
- The 1UpBeat: Best Game Scores Of 2025 - Part Two
Today's episode is a countdown of the best game scores of 2025. This is part two of the two-part series going deep into the ten best musical scores of the past year. You'll hear selections for such composers as Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Saka…
- Play Morricone For Me: Ep.1 - First Film Scores
Welcome to the inaugural episode of PLAY MORRICONE FOR ME on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO. You have no idea how thrilled I am to welcome Jack Criddle and his terrific program into the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO family. I've been an admirer of Jack's s…
- The 1UpBeat: Best Game Scores Of 2025 - Part One
Today's episode is a countdown of the best game scores of 2025. This is part one of the two-part series going deep into the ten best musical scores of the past year. You'll hear selections for such composers as Yuzo Koshiro, Olivier Derivi…
- The Flagship Show: Off-Kilter James Horner
Over the past decade, CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO has produced numerous programs celebrating the life and music of James Horner, including a standout three-part documentary by Jason Drury that remains essential listening. I’ve also contributed s…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 51
Jason Drury kicks off the 2-hour-plus show with music from the 40th anniversary release of Jerry Goldsmith's classic score KING SOLOMON'S MINES (La La Land Records). Jason then moves on to music from Jack Nitzsche's 1984 reissue of THE RAZ…
- The Flagship Show: Top 25 Scores of the 21st Century - Episode 5 - Scores 15-11
In part five of our seven-part series counting down the TOP 25 SCORES OF THE 21st CENTURY, we will continue the countdown with the presentation of scores 15-11. In this episode, you'll hear selections from Philippe Rombi, Alan Silvestri, J…
- Talking Soundtracks: Interview With Simon Franglen
Simon Franglen is a multi-award-winning British composer and record producer whose music has been included in some of the most critically acclaimed films of recent decades. Franglen composed the acclaimed score for James Cameron's AVATAR:…
- Talking Soundtracks: Herrmann And Hitchcock - Interview With Steven C. Smith Part 2
This is part two of Jason Drury’s conversation with Emmy-nominated documentarian and award-winning author Steven C. Smith about his latest book, HITCHCOCK AND HERRMANN: THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHANGED CINEMA, which chronicles the rise and fall…
- Talking Soundtracks: Herrmann And Hitchcock - Interview With Steven C. Smith Part 1
Steven C. Smith is a familiar name and voice to listeners of Talking Soundtracks. In 2021, Jason Drury talked to the Emmy-nominated documentary producer and award-winning author about his book, MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYW…
- The Flagship Show: Top 25 Scores of the 21st Century - Episode 4 - Scores 20-16
In part four of our seven-part series counting down the TOP 25 SCORES OF THE 21st CENTURY, we will continue the countdown with the presentation of scores 20-16. In this episode, you'll hear selections from Hans Zimmer, Joel McNeely, Abel K…
- Anime Spectacular: Episode 20
Today, after over a year of hiatus, Anime Spectacular is finally back with a brand-new episode. You’ll hear music from four more animes, starting with Apothecary Diaries with music by Satoru Kosaki. Next, you’ll hear magical whimsy through…
- The Flagship Show: Top 25 Scores of the 21st Century - Episode 3 - Scores 25-21
In part three of our seven-part series counting down the TOP 25 SCORES OF THE 21st CENTURY, we will be begin the countdown proper with the presentation of scores 25-21. In this episode, you'll hear selections from James Newton Howard, Mark…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 50 - Top 10 James Horner Long Cues Part 2
In this special show, Jason Drury continues to celebrate 50 episodes of THE ARCHIVE by concluding the countdown of his favourite LONG James Horner cues! Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Jo…
- The Flagship Show: Top 25 Scores of the 21st Century - Episode 2 - More Honourable Mentions
In part two of our seven-part series counting down the TOP 25 SCORES OF THE 21st CENTURY, we will be featuring three more honourable mentions. In this episode, you'll hear selections from Hans Zimmer, James Horner and Thomas Newman. If you…
- The Flagship Show: Top 25 Scores of the 21st Century - Episode 1 - Honourable Mentions
Today’s episode is all about personal favourites. Over the next seven episodes of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW, I’ll be counting down my TOP 25 SCORES OF THE 21st CENTURY. These are the soundtracks that have resonated with me the most, scores that I…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 50 - Top 10 James Horner Long Cues Part 1
In this special show, Jason Drury celebrates 50 episodes of THE ARCHIVE with a countdown of his favourite LONG James Horner cues! Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Joe Wiles, Maxime, Willia…
- The Flagship Show: Interview with Jason Drury - Part 2
Last time on THE FLAGSHIP SHOW, I presented part one of my two-part interview with film music journalist, Cinematic Sound Radio host and friend, Jason Drury. If you haven't listened to that episode, I highly recommend you do so before list…
- The Flagship Show: Interview with Jason Drury - Part 1
Today's program is a special one. This is the first interview that I've conducted since way back in 2000, when I interviewed Michael Giacchino during the MEDAL OF HONOR: UNDERGROUND recording sessions in Seattle. Maybe one day I'll unearth…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 49 - Dragon's Domain Records
In this special show, we are celebrating the music of the label, which has cornered the market on obscure scores to great effect, DRAGON DOMAIN RECORDS. During the show, your host Jason Drury will be playing music from scores by Gerald Fri…
- The Flagship Show: Thomas L. Kiefner (1947-2025)
Sadly, and without much fanfare, we lost another dedicated film music fan and a very good friend, Tom Kiefner. November 2, 1947 – June 13, 2025. He was a gentle soul, a passionate baseball fan and a skilled photographer. I initially met To…
- The Flagship Show: The Fantastic Four
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS opens in theatres this weekend, marking the first time THE FANTASTIC FOUR has been produced under the Marvel Studios banner and has officially entered the MCU. With that in mind, let’s listen to some music f…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 48
In a show packed with the best film music slotted into a 2-hour show, your host Jason Drury begins with music from Alan Silvestri’s classic for BACK TO THE FUTURE (Intrada Records), which this year is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Jaso…
- The Flagship Show: Film Score Monthy's 35th Anniversary
Welcome to Cinematic Sound Radio's celebration of the 35th anniversary of Film Score Monthly. In 1990, a young film music fan named Lukas Kendall began what was to become Film Score Monthly with a Xeroxed newsletter sent to a handful of fa…
- The 1UpBeat: 2024 Video Game Music Arrangement Albums
Today on the 1UPBEAT, host Eric Silver looks back at some of the best 2024 video game music arrangement albums. You'll hear music from classic games reimagined, including MARIO, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, MONSTER HUNTER and more. Enjoy! —— Specia…
- Friday Playlist: Sword and Sorcery
Welcome to the first-ever FREE edition of the FRIDAY PLAYLIST. Back in August of 2024, as a way to quickly produce some new content while I worked on the main podcast program, I came up with a weekly segment, exclusive to Patreon, called T…
- The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2024 - Part 2
On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Erik Woods continues his presentation of some of his favourite scores written in 2024. This is the final part of a two-part series. Today, you’ll hear selections…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 47
In a show packed, as always, with quality music, your host Jason Drury begins the show with THE JAMES BOND SUITE from the compilation album JOHN BARRY - THE POLYDOR YEARS: THE CONCERT JOHN BARRY (Quartet Records) by John Barry Jason then c…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 46 - Spaghetti Westerns
‘Where life had no value, and death sometimes had its price. That is why bounty hunters appeared.’ For decades, the Italian, or Spaghetti Western, has entertained and thrilled cinema audiences all over the world. Its distinct style, as wel…
- Anime Spectacular Returns! Episode 19
Randy Andrews makes his long-awaited return to CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO with the 19th episode of his excellent anime music show, THE ANIME SPECTACULAR. Here' what Randy has to say about the episode. Today on Anime Spectacular, I am back after…
- The 1UpBeat: The Best Video Game Scores of 2024 - Part 2
Today on the 1UPBEAT, host Eric Silver concludes his countdown of the top video game scores of 2024. In this episode, Eric counts down scores from 5 to 1, featuring music by Cris Velasco, Masato Ohashi, Manaka Kataoka, Chisaki Hosaka, Reik…
- The 1UpBeat: The Best Video Game Scores of 2024 - Part 1
Today on the 1UPBEAT, host Eric Silver will count down the top video game scores of 2024. In this episode, Eric counts down scores from 10 to 6, featuring music by Wilbert Roget II, Tee Lopes, Christian Whitehead, Lennie Moore and Kenji It…
- The Flagship Show: Favourite Scores of 2024 - Part 1
On today’s new episode of THE FLAGSHIP SHOW on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST, Erik Woods presents music from some of his favourite scores written in 2024. This is part one of a two-part series. Today, you’ll hear selections by such compose…
- Patreon Playlist Show #5 - Programmed by Eldaly Morningstar
Today, you get to enjoy the fifth show programmed by one of our patrons from the CONDUCTOR TIER over at our Patreon page. In this tier, which is $10 USD ($14.50 CAN), donors get all of the benefits of lower tiers PLUS they earn the opportu…
- Obscure Scores: Porno Grooves - Music From Adult Films
OBSCURE SCORES returns to CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO with an absolute banger of a show: PORNO GROOVES - MUSIC FROM ADULT FILMS. Everyone has to start somewhere and the erotic entertainment industry also needs composers. Take some time with DR.…
- Scored To Death Radio: Music By The Full Moonlight
Scored to Death Radio is back with another brand-new episode celebrating the music of werewolves and werewolf movies! Host J. Blake Fichera guides listeners through a curated playlist highlighting scores from 1941-2025 and featuring music…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 45
In a show jam-packed with superb music, Jason Drury opens with a 10-minute suite of Christopher Young's new soundtrack for the 1922 silent horror classic, NOSFERATU A SYMPONY OF HORROR (Warner Classics). Jason then moves on to selections f…
- Cinematic Sound Radio Podcast Trailer (Updated 2025)
For close to 30 years, CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO has been playing for you, the very best music from film, TV and video games. We have a wide variety of programming to satisfy your soundtrack sweet tooth including THE FLAGSHIP SHOW hosted by th…
- The Archive with Jason Drury: Episode 44
Your host Jason Drury begins the show with the superb 22-minute "Grand Gothic Suite" by Elliot Goldenthal from the album ELLIOT GOLDENTHAL: MUSIC FOR FILM (Silva Screen Records), containing music from BATMAN FOREVER and BATMAN AND ROBIN. J…
- Talking Soundtracks: The Music of Johnny Douglas
On the 10th September 2024, the music from the Marvel Animated series DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS was released by Dulcima Records on 10th September, exactly 40 years after the show premiered in the UK. The show's music was written by British comp…
- The Flagship Show: All Request Christmas Special 2024
Today we present our third ALL REQUEST CHRISTMAS SPECIAL on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST. Since launching the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST Patreon in April of 2021, we've offered our patrons exclusive perks based on the tier they sig…
- Talking Soundtracks: Interview with Stuart Hancock
British composer Stuart Hancock’s most recent work on the animated epic KENSUKE’S KINGDOM Kensuke’s Kingdom helps establish the children’s book adaptation as one of the year’s most sweeping and heartfelt stories. The film is a good old-fas…