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SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham

The SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham features in-depth conversations with leading filmmakers, composers, authors, politicians, artists, scientists, actors and philosophers. The SOUNDS Podcast also brings listeners classic interviews from the deep archives of America"s longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show, THE SOUNDS OF FILM. For more information, visit: https://soundsoffilm.com

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00:23:18

RON DELSENER PRESENTS: A Conversation with Director...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/21

This week, The Sounds of Film with Tom Needham features an exclusive conversation with filmmaker Jake Sumner, the director of the acclaimed documentary Ron Delsener Presents. The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, chronicles the extraordinary 60-year career of Ron Delsener, the iconic concert promoter behind New York City’s most legendary live music events.From booking the Beatles at Forest Hills Stadium in 1964 to orchestrating the historic Simon & Garfunkel reunion in Central

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00:42:11

Don McLean: American Pie & More on a Classic SOUNDS...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/13

Music legend Don McLean joins Tom Needham for a special episode of The Sounds of Film on WUSB.Don McLean is the iconic singer/songwriter behind the classic anthem “American Pie,” a song that continues to resonate across generations. Ranked number five on the Recording Industry of America and NEA’s Song of the Century list, “American Pie” remains one of the most influential songs in American music history. In 2015, the original manuscript of the song fetched $1,205,000 at a Christie’s auction

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00:34:53

Eric Andersen Talks Dylan, Warhol & THE SONGPOET on...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/09

This week on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM, the spotlight is on iconic troubadour Eric Andersen, the poetic voice of the Greenwich Village folk scene. In a revealing and wide-ranging interview, Andersen opens up about his encounters with cultural titans like Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Brian Epstein, and Lou Reed, while reflecting on the personal and professional crossroads that shaped his singular journey through the music world.The discussion centers on THE SONGPOET, a deeply personal and cinematic

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00:26:26

Grandmaster Caz Talks WILD STYLE on SOUNDS OF FILM...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/06

Today’s guest on the SOUNDS OF FILM Classic Episode is legendary hip hop star, Grandmaster Caz. He will be discussing his involvement in the hip hop films ‘Wild Style’ and Ice-T’s ‘The Art of Rap.’ In 2008, Grandmaster Caz was inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame. He was also inducted into the Technics DJ Hall of Fame in 1999.

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00:55:53

Academic Freedom with Amy Wax

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/06

On this episode of The Sounds of Film Podcast, host Tom Needham speaks with Amy Wax, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Before entering academia, Wax served as Assistant to the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, where she argued 15 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.A scholar with an extraordinary academic background, she holds a B.S. in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale, was a Marshall Scholar at Oxford, earned an M.D. from Harvard

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00:23:35

BLANQUITA Director Fernando Guzzoni on a “CLASSIC”...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/02

BLANQUITA Director Fernando Guzzoni Up Next on a CLASSIC SOUNDS with Tom Needham PodcastBLANQUITA was Chile’s Official Oscar entry for 2022 for International Best Film Category, and will release it in New York and Los Angels on December 9, 2022. The film had its world premier in the Horizons section of the 2022 Venice Film Festival, winning the Best Screenplay prize for Director Fernando Guzzoni.Young actress Laura López makes her debut as an 18-year-old resident of a foster home, who is a key

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00:33:21

DUSTY & STONES’ Gazi “Dusty” Simelane & Director...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/04/28

This week on SOUNDS, we welcome filmmaker Jesse Rudoy and one half of the extraordinary country duo, Gazi “Dusty” Simelane, to discuss their inspiring new documentary Dusty & Stones. The film shines a spotlight on Dusty and his cousin Linda “Stones” Msibi, two musicians from the African Kingdom of Eswatini, who set out on an unforgettable journey from their rural homeland to the birthplace of country music in the United States.Dusty & Stones tells the powerful story of two artists chasing a dream

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00:28:36

JIMMY IN SAIGON: A Conversation with Director Peter...

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2025/04/25

This week’s episode of SOUNDS features an extraordinary conversation with filmmaker Peter McDowell, who shares the emotional story behind his documentary Jimmy in Saigon. The film, which has earned critical acclaim on the festival circuit, unearths the hidden life of McDowell’s brother Jimmy, a young Vietnam veteran who died mysteriously in Saigon in 1972.Through deeply personal interviews, long-lost letters, and travels from the American Midwest to Vietnam and France, Peter McDowell pieces together

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01:07:14

James Corbett & The New World Order on SOUNDS with...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/04/23

In this episode of SOUNDS, host Tom Needham speaks with investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker James Corbett, the creator of The Corbett Report. Known for his in-depth reporting on geopolitics, media manipulation, and global power structures, Corbett brings his independent research to a wide audience through documentaries, articles, and podcasts.The discussion centers around his compelling book “Reportage: Essays on the New World Order”, a collection of critical essays that examine the

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00:33:43

Josh Rogin Talks Joe Rogan, Trump & China on SOUNDS...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/04/15

This episode of the SOUNDS Podcast features a classic conversation from The Sounds of Film archive with Josh Rogin, columnist for the Washington Post’s Global Opinions section and political analyst for CNN. Rogin, who also appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, joins host Tom Needham to discuss his groundbreaking book, Chaos Under Heaven, which delves into the Trump administration’s turbulent and high-stakes dealings with China.Rogin brings deep expertise to the conversation, having reported on

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00:38:13

The Story of WHFS & Freeform Radio with Jay...

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2025/04/10

On this episode of SOUNDS, host Tom Needham speaks with first-time director Jay Schlossberg about his long-awaited documentary Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM.The film takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the golden era of freeform progressive FM radio, spotlighting the legendary WHFS station that broadcast from Bethesda, Maryland during the ’60s, ’70s, and ‘80s. Schlossberg shares the emotional and often surprising behind-the-scenes story of how a teen summer job at WHFS

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01:12:25

Screenwriting Legend Robert Boris Talks Richard...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/04/08

Our next guest on the SOUNDS with Tom Needham Podcast is one of Hollywood’s most fascinating screenwriters, Robert Boris.Robert has had an incredible career, working on some of the most legendary films in Hollywood history. He also played a key role in shaping classic films like “Some Kind of Hero,” “48 Hours,” “Dr. Detroit,” and “Air Force One”—a script that was the “most famous pitch in town” and landed him an immediate deal with Ridley Scott.Now, Robert is bringing his storytelling brilliance to

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00:55:27

INSIDE AI with Akli Adjaoute on SOUNDS with Tom Needham

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/04/04

On this episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, we’re diving into a topic that’s shaping the present and redefining the future—Artificial Intelligence. Our guest is Akli Adjaoute, a leading expert with over 30 years in the field. As the founder of Brighterion, an AI company acquired by MasterCard, his technology helps secure over 150 billion transactions each year. Now, he’s making AI accessible to everyone with his new book, “Inside AI,” a jargon-free guide to understanding artificial intelligence and

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00:39:24

MAN FROM PRETENTIA: Reliving the East Village Art...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/04/01

On this episode of SOUNDS, we dive into “Man from Pretentia,” a compelling documentary that captures the life and legacy of legendary New York gallerist Paul Bridgewater. Directed by Chih-Hsuan Liang and produced by Steve Zehentner, the film chronicles Bridgewater’s rise in the vibrant East Village art scene, his struggles to keep his gallery afloat, and his relentless commitment to supporting emerging artists. Through intimate storytelling, Man from Pretentia offers a powerful look at Bridgewater’s

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00:25:11

ANDY KAUFMAN: A Deep Dive with Director Alex...

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2025/03/29

On the latest episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, director Alex Braverman joins the show to discuss his new documentary, THANK YOU VERY MUCH a deep dive into the life and career of the enigmatic comedian Andy Kaufman. Through never-before-seen archival footage and intimate interviews with Kaufman’s friends, colleagues, and family, the film explores how his boundary-shattering performances challenged audiences to confront their own assumptions about comedy, reality, and entertainment itself. From his

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00:26:48

Logan Richardson Talks Yoko Kanno, COWBOY BEBOP &...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/03/27

On the next SOUNDS, Tom Needham speaks with creative musician and composer, Logan Richardson.Logan is an acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. Hailing from Kansas City, he has carved out a unique space in jazz, blending blues, hip-hop, and avant-garde influences into a sound that is entirely his own. From sharing the stage with jazz legends to headlining sold-out shows at the Blue Note, Village Vanguard, and The Kennedy Center, Logan has established himself as a leading voice in

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00:27:37

Filmmaker Deirdre Fishel: Families Facing Lewy Body...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/03/25

On this episode of SOUNDS, Tom Needham speaks with Deirdre Fishel, an accomplished documentary filmmaker and professor at City College of New York. Deirdre has built a career shining a light on stories that are often overlooked, from the struggles of female police officers to the challenges of aging.Her latest film, “Facing the Wind,” takes on one of the most under-discussed but devastating illnesses—Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Affecting over 1.4 million Americans, LBD impacts cognition, movement, and

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00:34:10

Director Leonardo Van Dijl Talks JULIE KEEPS QUIET,...

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2025/03/22

On the latest episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, we are joined by Belgian writer-director Leonardo Van Dijl, known for his compelling storytelling and nuanced character portrayals. His debut feature film, JULIE KEEPS QUIET (2024), delves into themes of silence, trauma, and resilience within the high-pressure world of elite youth tennis. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it garnered critical acclaim and won the SACD Prize. It was also featured at the Hamptons International Film

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00:25:01

Catherine Gund Talks Jacqueline Woodson, Meshell...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of SOUNDS, host Tom Needham welcomes award-winning director and activist Catherine Gund to discuss her latest film, MEANWHILE, a docu-poem in six verses that captures artists creating in the midst of chaos. Featuring an extraordinary collaboration between Jacqueline Woodson, Meshell Ndegeocello, and a cast of visionary artists, the film weaves together historical and observational footage to explore identity, race, resistance, and resilience. Rooted in the upheavals of 2020,

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00:33:46

Robbie Dupree Talks Steal Away & Yacht Rock on SOUNDS

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/03/18

In this classic SOUNDS OF FILM interview, Tom Needham speaks with musician Robbie Dupree.Robbie Dupree, who grew up in Brooklyn, New York, is best known for his smooth pop hits “Steal Away” (No. 6) and “Hot Rod Hearts” (No. 15) from his 1980 self-titled debut album. Influenced by R&B legends Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke, he began his career performing in Greenwich Village with Nile Rodgers before moving to Woodstock, where he honed his songwriting. In 1976, his song “When You’re Down” won the American

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