SUMMER RENTAL (1985)

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 [https://boxd.it/7tpPK] of (mostly) 1980s “Slobs vs. Snobs” films. - Check out our website [https://soundsofsilvestri.com]! Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/soundsofsilvestri]. Drop us a line at soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com [soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com] or (414) 295-9966 [tel:+14142959966] and we'll share your message on the next episode. Tag your reviews with "sounds of silvestri [https://letterboxd.com/tag/sounds-of-silvestri/reviews/]," and we'll read them too! Follow Grace [https://letterboxd.com/graceellen_] and Clarence [https://letterboxd.com/ck_lb] on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants [https://bigwhiteelephants.podbean.com/]. Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave [https://letterboxd.com/groogruxdave] and Ben [https://letterboxd.com/ben_childers/]. - 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.

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 [https://letterboxd.com/groogruxdave/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/groogruxdave]!) Review [https://boxd.it/aehXCj] from Mike Scott for his 2025 "Month of Joy-ly." Revisit the genesis of Sounds of Silvestri, as brought about by Dave: * Grace's [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-possum-files-graceellen/id1722194896?i=1000709286931] Possum Files episode (from May 21, 2025) * Clarence's [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-possum-files-clarence/id1722194896?i=1000715460389] Possum Files episode (from July 2, 2025) - Check out our website [https://soundsofsilvestri.com]! Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/soundsofsilvestri]. Drop us a line at soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com [soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com] or (414) 295-9966 [tel:+14142959966] and we'll share your message on the next episode. Tag your reviews with "sounds of silvestri [https://letterboxd.com/tag/sounds-of-silvestri/reviews/]," and we'll read them too! Follow Grace [https://letterboxd.com/graceellen_] and Clarence [https://letterboxd.com/ck_lb] on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants [https://bigwhiteelephants.podbean.com/]. Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave [https://letterboxd.com/groogruxdave] and Ben [https://letterboxd.com/ben_childers/]. - NEXT EPISODE: Three years before John Candy traveled to the great outdoors [https://boxd.it/26yw], he bumbled his way through another ill-fated family outing in SUMMER RENTAL (1985)! The Summer of Sounds of Silvestri continues apace.

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 [https://letterboxd.com/ericrost/]!) Video version [https://www.instagram.com/p/DaArM8KR5dt/] of this bonus episode. Full schedule [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ7q28hRaFa/] for the Summer of Sounds of Silvestri. - Check out our website [https://soundsofsilvestri.com]! Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/soundsofsilvestri]. Drop us a line at soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com [soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com] or (414) 295-9966 [tel:+14142959966] and we'll share your message on the next episode. Tag your reviews with "sounds of silvestri [https://letterboxd.com/tag/sounds-of-silvestri/reviews/]," and we'll read them too! Follow Grace [https://letterboxd.com/graceellen_] and Clarence [https://letterboxd.com/ck_lb] on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants [https://bigwhiteelephants.podbean.com/]. Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave [https://letterboxd.com/groogruxdave] and Ben [https://letterboxd.com/ben_childers/].

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 [https://letterboxd.com/conn0rr/]! Guest: JoeJazzy (Follow him on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/joejazzy/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/joejazzyphoto/]!) Article [https://vhsrevival.com/2020/02/11/cats-eye-1985/] 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 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-ricki-and-the-flash-2015-with-clarence/id1825662060?i=1000772170474]! - Check out our website [https://soundsofsilvestri.com]! Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/soundsofsilvestri]. Drop us a line at soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com [soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com] or (414) 295-9966 [tel:+14142959966] and we'll share your message on the next episode. Tag your reviews with "sounds of silvestri [https://letterboxd.com/tag/sounds-of-silvestri/reviews/]," and we'll read them too! Follow Grace [https://letterboxd.com/graceellen_] and Clarence [https://letterboxd.com/ck_lb] on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants [https://bigwhiteelephants.podbean.com/]. Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave [https://letterboxd.com/groogruxdave] and Ben [https://letterboxd.com/ben_childers/]. - 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 [https://letterboxd.com/groogruxdave/] for BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)!

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 [https://www.mashed.com/224802/sonic-just-announced-exciting-news-for-bacon-lovers/]. Article [https://miamistudentmag.webflow.io/issue-story/hidden-histories] about Greek-life malfeasance at Grace's alma mater. Children's book [https://www.amazon.com/-/zh_TW/Amazing-Rescues-Step-Into-Reading-Step-3/dp/0679811079] about a mid-air skydiving collision and subsequent rescue. - Connect with us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/soundsofsilvestri]. Drop us a line at soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com [soundsofsilvestri@gmail.com] or (414) 295-9966 [tel:+14142959966] and we'll share your message on the next episode. Tag your reviews with "sounds of silvestri [https://letterboxd.com/tag/sounds-of-silvestri/reviews/]," and we'll read them too! Follow Grace [https://letterboxd.com/graceellen_] and Clarence [https://letterboxd.com/ck_lb] on Letterboxd. Listen to Grace's other podcast, Big White Elephants [https://bigwhiteelephants.podbean.com/]. Theme: "Airship Serenity" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Produced with the generous support and mentorship of Dave [https://letterboxd.com/groogruxdave] and Ben [https://letterboxd.com/ben_childers/]. - NEXT EPISODE: The Summer of Sounds of Silvestri creeps every closer as we're joined by frequent VMer and New England correspondent JoeJazzy [https://letterboxd.com/joejazzy/] for Stephen King's CAT'S EYE (1985)!