Sounds of Silvestri

Grace and Clarence
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Two friends take a chronological journey through Alan Silvestri’s continuing filmography, discussing his iconic scores and the films they accompany.

  1. Jul 14

    SUMMER RENTAL (1985)

    Grace and Clarence take a mandatory five-week vacation and try to enjoy an overcrowded Florida beach. Discussion includes breast augmentation, the Kid Cuisine mascot redesign, and Grace's pitch for a "blended family" sequel. Letterboxd list of (mostly) 1980s “Slobs vs. Snobs” films. - 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! 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 attempt to answer the age-old question "Can a Cro-Magnon ever really get along with a Neandarthal?" as we join THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR (1986)! Support your local library.

    SUMMER RENTAL (1985)

  2. Jun 30

    BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) with Dave

    Grace and Clarence drop by Producer Dave’s executive office suite and brace themselves for some serious shit. Discussion includes sleep deprivation, Eric Stoltz's "Beakman hairdo," and waterbed logistics (again). Guest: Dave (Follow him on Letterboxd and Instagram!) Review from Mike Scott for his 2025 "Month of Joy-ly." Revisit the genesis of Sounds of Silvestri, as brought about by Dave: Grace's Possum Files episode (from May 21, 2025)Clarence's Possum Files episode (from July 2, 2025) - 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! 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: Three years before John Candy traveled to the great outdoors, he bumbled his way through another ill-fated family outing in SUMMER RENTAL (1985)! The Summer of Sounds of Silvestri continues apace.

    BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) with Dave

  3. Jun 25 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Shiner Bock Taste Test with Eric

    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! Follow Grace and Clarence on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants. Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave and Ben.

    BONUS: Shiner Bock Taste Test with Eric

  4. Jun 16

    CAT'S EYE (1985) with JoeJazzy

    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! - 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! 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 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)!

    CAT'S EYE (1985) with JoeJazzy

  5. Jun 2

    FANDANGO (1985)

    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)!

    FANDANGO (1985)

  6. May 19

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

    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. - 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 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.

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

  7. May 5

    ROMANCING THE STONE (1984)

    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! - 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: 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.)

    ROMANCING THE STONE (1984)

  8. Apr 21

    TIGER MAN (1983)

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

    TIGER MAN (1983)
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Two friends take a chronological journey through Alan Silvestri’s continuing filmography, discussing his iconic scores and the films they accompany.

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  • Creator
    Grace and Clarence
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Sounds of Silvestri

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