SOUNDS with Tom Needham

Apr 15 2025 99 ep. 31 mins
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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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Josh Rogin Talks Joe Rogan, Trump & China on SOUNDS with Tom Needham

Apr 15 2025 33 mins  
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

The Story of WHFS & Freeform Radio with Jay Schlossberg on SOUNDS with Tom Needham

Apr 10 2025 38 mins  
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, an

Screenwriting Legend Robert Boris Talks Richard Pryor, AIR FORCE ONE, & 48 HOURS on SOUNDS

Apr 08 2025 72 mins  
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 wa

INSIDE AI with Akli Adjaoute on SOUNDS with Tom Needham

Apr 04 2025 55 mins  
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 ma

MAN FROM PRETENTIA: Reliving the East Village Art Scene with Chih-Hsuan Liang & Steve Zehentner

Apr 01 2025 39 mins  
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 commit

ANDY KAUFMAN: A Deep Dive with Director Alex Braverman & Tom Needham

Mar 29 2025 25 mins  
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 per

Logan Richardson Talks Yoko Kanno, COWBOY BEBOP & Blues People Big Bang on SOUNDS

Mar 27 2025 26 mins  
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 a

Filmmaker Deirdre Fishel: Families Facing Lewy Body Dementia

Mar 25 2025 27 mins  
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 bu

Director Leonardo Van Dijl Talks JULIE KEEPS QUIET, Hamptons & Cannes Film Festivals

Mar 22 2025 34 mins  
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 Festiv

Catherine Gund Talks Jacqueline Woodson, Meshell Ndegeocello & MEANWHILE on SOUNDS

Mar 19 2025 25 mins  
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 an