Sounds of Silvestri

BONUS: Shiner Bock Taste Test with Eric

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Clarence is joined by Research Assistant Eric for a quick chat and some suds on a hot day. Spread the word: the Summer of Sounds of Silvestri has BEGUN!

Guest: Eric (follow him on Letterboxd!)

Video version of this bonus episode.

Full schedule for the Summer of Sounds of Silvestri.

Check out our website! Connect with us on Instagram. Drop us a line at soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com or (414) 295-9966 and we'll share your message on the next episode. Tag your reviews with "sounds of silvestri," and we'll read them too!

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Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

CAT'S EYE (1985) with JoeJazzy

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence pick up former Maine resident JoeJazzy as they follow a cat down the Eastern Seaboard. Discussion includes Alan Tudyk versus Frank Welker, the logistics of preventing mold in waterbeds, and proper pronunciation of the word "cicadas." PLUS a thought-provoking question from listener Connor!

Guest: JoeJazzy (Follow him on Letterboxd and Instagram!)

Article with behind-the-scenes photos from Cat's Eye, including the life-sized gnome/troll animatronic and record-breaking bedroom set.

Listen to Grace and Clarence discuss Rikki and the Flash on Big White Elephants!

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Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: The Summer of Sounds of Silvestri finally arrives as we tackle the big one... the game changer... the one that kicked things into a higher gear. Bobby Z is back on the pod and we're joined by producer Groogruxdave for BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)!

FANDANGO (1985)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence crack open six or seven bottles of Shiner, "the signature beer of Texas," and try to avoid thinking about impending adult responsibilities. Discussion includes Grace's Kevin Costner hatred, the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500, and the Sonic commercial guys.

Article about Greek-life malfeasance at Grace's alma mater.

Children's book about a mid-air skydiving collision and subsequent rescue.

Connect with us on Instagram. Drop us a line at soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com or (414) 295-9966 and we'll share your message on the next episode. Tag your reviews with "sounds of silvestri," and we'll read them too!

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: The Summer of Sounds of Silvestri creeps every closer as we're joined by frequent VMer and New England correspondent JoeJazzy for Stephen King's CAT'S EYE (1985)!

PAR OÙ T'ES RENTRÉ? ON T'A PAS VU SORTIR (1984)

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence put on their berets and question whether the entire art of cinema itself was a mistake. Discussion includes George W. Bush's presidential moviewatching, favorite citrus fruits, and the "Summer of Sounds of Silvestri" (SoSoS).

Read this great, in-depth review by Tony Pellum.

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: The Two Kevins™️ (Reynolds and Costner) make their Sounds of Silvestri debut as we tackle partying, post-college existential crises, and the Vietnam War in FANDANGO (1985)! Support your local library.

ROMANCING THE STONE (1984)

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence dust off their passports and learn that sometimes all love requires is mud and machetes. Discussion includes Diane Warren (again), Ronald Reagan's presidential moviewatching, and a hard-hitting question from Research Assistant Eric.

Listen to Grace and Clarence discuss Cool Hand Luke and Fight Club on 70MM Rejected!

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Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: See the movie Jerry Lewis tried to block from American eyes as we fire up PAR OÙ T'ES RENTRÉ? ON T'A PAS VU SORTIR (1984)! (That's HOW DID YOU GET IN? WE DIDN'T SEE YOU LEAVE, for those of you who never took French class.)

TIGER MAN (1983)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence prove once and for all that they're nobody's kung fool. Discussion includes Back to the Future: The Musical, the feasibility of an amusement park meetup, and potential inductees to the Sounds of Silvestri Hall of Fame.

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: Witness the beginning of a beautiful friendship in ROMANCING THE STONE (1984), the very first Alan Silvestri/Robert Zemeckis collab! Support your local library.

PEAKS AND VALLEYS - CHiPs S2E1 (1978)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence rent a couple of motorcycles, put on matching uniforms, and cruise the 101 with Ponch and Jon. Discussion includes April Fools' Day high jinks, entry points into Blaxploitation, and the hard work of SoS research assistant Eric.

Read Thomas's letter about The Fifth Floor!

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: The wait is finally over. Take the trolley down to San Francisco and put on your 3D glasses as we cover the rarity that is TIGER MAN (1983)!

THE FIFTH FLOOR (1978)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence boogie over to the nearest discotheque and wonder if men will ever take accountability for their actions. Discussion includes Diane Warren (again), atrocious combover haircuts, and the relevance of "Bean Soup Theory."

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: We'll either be doing sick kung fu moves in TIGER MAN (1983) or catching up with our old pals Ponch and Jon in CHiPs S2E1 - "Peaks and Valleys" (1978)! It's confusing, but just keep listening and we'll figure it out together... okay?

THE AMAZING DOBERMANS (1976)

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence don their Special Agent - Justice Department badges and load up the nacho cheese guns. Discussion includes Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Jimmy Carter's presidential moviewatching, and the tragedy of lost media. PLUS an urgent call to action for you, the humble SoS listener!

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: Travel up to THE FIFTH FLOOR (1978) for gaslighting galore! We always said we would cover it, and you're crazy for thinking otherwise.

LET MY PUPPETS COME (1976)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence break out the foam rubber and pray that this won't permanently affect their search algorithms. Discussion includes Diane Warren's mommy issues, Richard Nixon's mommy issues, and the voice behind "Jafar" in Disney's Aladdin.

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: Our favorite four-legged furry fiends forge a friendship with Fred Astaire in THE AMAZING DOBERMANS (1976)! Arf arf arf.

LAS VEGAS LADY (1975)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence make a pit stop at Old Nevada Ranch before hitting the craps table and hoping to avoid snake eyes. Discussion includes The Testament of Ann Lee (again), historical reenactments, and sports betting apps.

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: Seven months before The Muppet Show premiered, LET MY PUPPETS COME (1976) put the "felt" in "fellatio." Viewer discretion advised! (Seriously.)

THE DOBERMAN GANG (1972)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Grace and Clarence kick things off with Alan Silvestri's very first film! Discussion includes Elle Fanning's Oscar nomination, the current trend of porcelain-white veneers, and the assassination of President William McKinley. PLUS a special voicemail from Producer Dave!

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Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: We take a trip to Sin City and roll the dice with LAS VEGAS LADY (1975)! Will the adventure end up a jackpot... or a total bust?

Introducing SOUNDS OF SILVESTRI

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Join Grace and Clarence as they kick off SOUNDS OF SILVESTRI, the brand-new podcast sensation sweeping the nation. Discussion includes our top four Alan Silvestri flicks, Spike Lee's Instagram posts, Grace's musical talent and Clarence's lack thereof, and the long road to Avengers: Doomsday.

Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants.

Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.

Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

NEXT EPISODE: We start from the start with THE DOBERMAN GANG (1972). It's certain to be a doggone good time!