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The Goldsmith Odyssey
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A chronological journey through the filmography of composer Jerry Goldsmith. Hosted by Clark, David, and Yavar. New episodes every month.

Listen at https://goldsmithodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ or on your podcast platform of choice.
New Production Report! We’re joined by Leigh Phillips to talk about the marvelous new recordings of Jerry Goldsmith’s scores for the TV movies PURSUIT, CRAWLSPACE, and THE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR. Plus, a heartfelt tribute to the late John Morgan. Enjoy!

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Production Report - Pursuit / The People Next Door / Crawlspace (2024 Leigh Phillips Recordings) - The Goldsmith Odyssey
If your musical tastes are anything like ours, odds are you've been spinning the wonderful new recordings of Jerry Goldsmith's music for the TV movies Pursuit, Crawlspace, and The People Next Door qui...
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October 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
New Soundtrack Spotlight! Roger Feigelson, Chris Malone, and Jeff Bond join us to talk about the wonderful new Intrada edition of Jerry Goldsmith’s score for the 1982 animated film THE SECRET OF NIMH. Lots of great conversation here, give it a listen! goldsmithodyssey.buzzsprout.com/159614/episo...
Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight - The Secret of NIMH (1982) with Roger Feigelson, Jeff Bond, and Chris Malone - The Goldsmith Odyssey
With the aid of their magic amulet, the good folks at Intrada Records have finally located the missing pieces of Jerry Goldsmith’s score for the 1982 animated film The Secret of NIMH. In this new Soun...
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August 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We’re deeply saddened by the news that filmmaker Jonathan Kaplan has passed away. A while back, he spoke with us about his experiences working with Jerry Goldsmith on LOVE FIELD and BAD GIRLS. One of our most joyfully candid guests. goldsmithodyssey.buzzsprout.com/159614/episo...
Odyssey Interviews - Director Jonathan Kaplan on Sol Kaplan, Love Field, and Bad Girls - The Goldsmith Odyssey
It's always a treat to hear from filmmakers who got to work directly with Jerry, and we're thrilled that director Jonathan Kaplan took the time to share his memories with us. In this wide-ranging Odys...
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August 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Jerry Goldsmith’s magical score for THE SECRET OF NIMH has been given a wonderful new remastered expansion from the good folks at Intrada Records. Not only have missing cues been added, but the music sounds richer than ever. Soundtrack Spotlight coming soon! store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id...
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July 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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In the week our #TheSecretofNIMH episode with @popdetective.bsky.social drops, we're excited to hear Intrada's announcement that a 2CD expanded edition of Jerry Goldsmith's score is coming! Can't wait for @goldsmithodyssey.bsky.social's podcast episode about it!

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"The Secret Of NIMH" by Jerry Goldsmith
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July 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It was such a treat to talk with Sean and Andy about these Goldsmith-scored animated films. Give it a listen!
🎙️ New Episode Alert!

This week we’re joined by the incredible Clark and David from the fabulous @goldsmithodyssey.bsky.social to talk Mulan and The Secret of NIMH — two animated films that don’t Mickey Mouse their music.

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July 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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🎙️ New Episode Alert!

This week we’re joined by the incredible Clark and David from the fabulous @goldsmithodyssey.bsky.social to talk Mulan and The Secret of NIMH — two animated films that don’t Mickey Mouse their music.

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July 16, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Two animated films said ❌ no thanks to Mickey Mousing.

🎶 Real scoring.
🐉 Real stakes.
🧠 Real chat.

Clark and David from @goldsmithodyssey.bsky.social join us tomorrow to talk Mulan & The Secret of NIMH — two animated classics where the music doesn’t spell it out… it elevates it.
July 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
RIP Lalo Schifrin, whose legendary works include COOL HAND LUKE, BULLITT, DIRTY HARRY, ENTER THE DRAGON, and the iconic themes for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and MANNIX. One of Goldsmith’s colleagues, and one of the great composers of his era.
June 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New email address: goldsmithodyssey@gmail.com

If you’ve tried to send us an email in the past few months and we haven’t replied, it’s because our old address stopped working. Now that we have a new one, please drop us a line with any questions, comments, or complaints.
June 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Want to know more about #soundtrack composer, Jerry Goldsmith? David from @goldsmithodyssey.bsky.social answers the important ‘why?’ question as he surveys favourite scores. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/w...
Jerry Goldsmith's film career up to 1985 w/ David Lichty
Podcast Episode · What's the Score Podcast · 30/05/2025 · 1h 27m
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June 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Wondering whether you should purchase Intrada’s reissue of FIRST BLOOD? Our latest Soundtrack Spotlight with @nsbulk.bsky.social and Roger Feigelson digs into the crucial improvements that have been made to this classic Goldsmith score. Check it out! goldsmithodyssey.buzzsprout.com/159614/episo...
Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight - First Blood (1982) with Roger Feigelson and Neil S. Bulk - The Goldsmith Odyssey
It's a long road when you're fixing First Blood And it hurts when you have to double dip But this new release Corrects some notable flaws In some crucial ways It rea...
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June 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Always a privilege to work on a Goldsmith score and get to waffle on and on and on about it. Listen to what the other guys say—they’re interesting!
May 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New Soundtrack Spotlight! David and Yavar chat with Tim Greiving and Chris Malone about Varese Sarabande’s Deluxe Edition of Jerry Goldsmith’s lyrical and chilling score for THE OTHER. Give it a listen! goldsmithodyssey.buzzsprout.com/159614/episo...
Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight - The Other (1972) with Tim Greiving and Chris Malone - The Goldsmith Odyssey
It's another Soundtrack Spotlight! This time, your humble hosts Yavar and David are joined by liner notes writer Tim Greiving and mastering engineer Chris Malone for an examination of Jerry Goldsmith'...
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May 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A few words from Jens as we head into final days of Intrada’s Kickstarter campaign to record Jerry Goldsmith’s THE CHAIRMAN…

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New Recording of The Chairman Kickstarter - Only Three Days Remain - The Goldsmith Odyssey
With only three days left to pledge your support for a New Recording of Jerry Goldsmith's score to The Chairman on Kickstarter, Jens makes an impassioned plea to all of you to help make it happen.Clic...
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May 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
In case you missed it, the Deluxe Edition of Jerry Goldsmith’s excellent score for CITY HALL is now on sale for a mere $12! varesesarabande.com/collections/...
City Hall - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Deluxe Edition CD
City Hall was a well-regarded 1996 suspense drama exploring crime and corruption in New York City. After a child is killed by a stray bullet, the city’s idealistic deputy mayor (John Cusack) is determ...
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May 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Please support this thrilling new Kickstarter campaign from Intrada to record Jerry Goldsmith’s score for THE CHAIRMAN - plus, there are some thrilling stretch goals that would bring some long sought-after cues from RAMBO II, UNDER FIRE and more to life! www.kickstarter.com/projects/129...
New Recording of Jerry Goldsmith's score to THE CHAIRMAN!
Performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Conducted by William T. Stromberg
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April 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
THE DON IS DEAD and THE PUBLIC EYE will be going out of print on April 22nd (or while supplies last) - if you haven’t gotten around to either of these fine releases, act quickly!

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March 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Our new Soundtrack Spotlight examines Intrada’s recent presentation of ISLANDS IN THE STREAM, and doubles as a tribute to the great Doug Fake, with guests Roger Feigelson, Jeff Johnson, Chris Malone, Frank Dewald, and Joe Sikoryak. This one’s special. goldsmithodyssey.buzzsprout.com/159614/episo...
Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight - Islands in the Stream (1977) and Doug Fake Memorial, with the Intrada Team and Chris Malone - The Goldsmith Odyssey
Intrada's new release of Jerry Goldsmith’s original film tracks for Islands in the Stream gave us the opportunity to not only talk about a score the composer regarded as a personal favorite, but also ...
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March 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The 2024 IFMCA Award nominations have been announced!
IFMCA Award Nominations 2024
INTERNATIONAL FILM MUSIC CRITICS ASSOCIATION AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED BEAR MCCREARY LEADS LIST OF NOMINATED COMPOSERS WITH SIX NOMINATIONS ANIMATED FILMS, TELEVISION SHOWS, DOMINATE ‘SCORE OF T…
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February 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Jerry Goldsmith, born on this date in 1929. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating his legacy by listening to some of his music today. The Goldsmith Odyssey will continue exploring Jerry’s rich body of work in 2025 - lots of new stuff on the way, so stay tuned!
February 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Released on this date in 1993: Joe Dante’s marvelous comedy-drama MATINEE. Back in 2022, we spoke to Joe and a host of other special guests about that film and its charming Goldsmith score.

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Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight - Matinee (1993) with Joe Dante, Marshall Harvey, Doug Fake, Roger Feigelson and John Takis - The Goldsmith Odyssey
Yes, the atomic podcast is terrible. But more terrible still are the effects of atomic podcast mutation. Hello, we’re your humble hosts David, Yavar, and Clark, and we want to warn you about something...
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January 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
It’s been a little while, and to make up for it, we’ve got TWO new episodes for you! First up, we dive back into THRILLER with our friend @lpfilmmusic.bsky.social for “Guillotine,” featuring a Goldsmith score with early shades of BASIC INSTINCT.

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Episode 44 - Thriller - Guillotine (1961) with Leigh Phillips - The Goldsmith Odyssey
Say, what's that great big thing, amidst this collection of freshly-lopped heads? Sacre bleu! I's a new regular episode! Longtime friend of the show (and Certified Thriller Expert) Leigh Phillips join...
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January 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
For our listeners in or near Iowa: a suite from Jerry Goldsmith’s indelible score for ALIEN will be performed live next month. www.ovcorchestra.org/season-11/mo...
Movie Pops Concert — Oneota Valley Community Orchestra (OVCO)
Prepare for liftoff as the Oneota Valley Community Orchestra takes you on an interstellar journey through some of the most iconic film scores of all time. E.T. Flying Theme - John Williams Alien Suit...
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December 27, 2024 at 1:20 AM