#171 - Project Hail Mary

#171 - Project Hail Mary

We’re heading into deep space for our latest episode of The Tracklist, where we break down the music and memorable tracks behind the movies we love. This time, we’re taking on Project Hail Mary—the sci-fi adventure based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel. We dig into the film’s tracklist, the songs that help shape its world, and how the music works alongside the story’s big ideas, emotional moments, and interstellar stakes. From the soundtrack choices to the moments that stick with you after the credits roll, we’re asking the question we always do: Does the tracklist make the movie better? Press play and join Daron Jenkins and Chris Saunders as we listen our way through Project Hail Mary. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@thedaronjenkins⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thedaronjenkins] | ⁠@chrissaunders_music⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/chrissaunders_music] | ⁠@tracklistshow⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tracklistshow] Rep the show and grab some Tracklist merch at ⁠tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ [https://tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com] If you enjoy the episode, leave us a rating, subscribe, and follow the show wherever you listen — it means the world and helps more people find us!

#170 - Trolls (2016)

This week on Tracklist, Daron and Chris revisit Trolls (2016) - the DreamWorks animated hit that turned pop optimism into a full-blown movement. We break down the film's music, the characters, and its story. Tune in for our honest take on what worked, what didn't, and where Trolls lands in animated movie history. Follow us on Instagram: @thedaronjenkins [https://www.instagram.com/thedaronjenkins] | @chrissaunders_music [https://www.instagram.com/chrissaunders_music] | @tracklistshow [https://www.instagram.com/tracklistshow] Rep the show and grab some Tracklist merch at tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com [https://tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com] If you enjoy the episode, leave us a rating, subscribe, and follow the show wherever you listen — it means the world and helps more people find us!

#169 - The Full Monty

Ever wondered how a modest film budget turned into a cultural phenomenon? Let’s dive into the magic of #TheFullMonty! Tag someone who needs a good laugh and a dose of inspiration! This classic comedy isn’t just about striptease; it’s a story of resilience, friendship, and breaking societal norms. Released in 1997, it grossed over $257 million on a $3.5 million budget! How’s that for a return on investment? From its unforgettable characters to the powerful message about masculinity and vulnerability, this film resonates with audiences even today. Remember, sometimes the underdogs can surprise us all. What’s your favorite underdog story? Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@thedaronjenkins⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thedaronjenkins] | ⁠@chrissaunders_music⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/chrissaunders_music] | ⁠@tracklistshow⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tracklistshow] Rep the show and grab some Tracklist merch at ⁠tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ [https://tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com] If you enjoy the episode, leave us a rating, subscribe, and follow the show wherever you listen — it means the world and helps more people find us!

#168 - This is Spinal Tap (1984)

This week on The Tracklist, Daron and Chris are strapping in for the loudest, most ridiculous, and somehow most earnest rock soundtrack ever committed to film: This Is Spinal Tap (1984). Rob Reiner's mockumentary masterpiece didn't just parody '80s heavy metal — it became it. The music in this film is the joke AND the heart, and that's a genuinely hard thing to pull off. From Big Bottom to Hell Hole to the haunting, Stonehenge-adjacent opus Stonehenge, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer wrote and performed every track themselves — and somehow made songs that are both hysterically bad and undeniably catchy. We're breaking down the score, the songs, the performances, and asking the real question: Is this a Cult Classic? Follow us on Instagram: @thedaronjenkins [https://www.instagram.com/thedaronjenkins] | @chrissaunders_music [https://www.instagram.com/chrissaunders_music] | @tracklistshow [https://www.instagram.com/tracklistshow] Rep the show and grab some Tracklist merch at tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com [https://tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com] If you enjoy the episode, leave us a rating, subscribe, and follow the show wherever you listen — it means the world and helps more people find us!

#167 - Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

Two gangsters, one woman, and a time machine walk into the most chaotic night of their lives — and The Tracklist is talking about it. This week, we're reviewing the film/tracklist for Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026), the R-rated action-comedy starring Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, and Eiza González. We discuss whether the film/tracklist holds up under the film's wild premise. Follow us on Instagram: @thedaronjenkins [https://www.instagram.com/thedaronjenkins] | @chrissaunders_music [https://www.instagram.com/chrissaunders_music] | @tracklistshow [https://www.instagram.com/tracklistshow] Rep the show and grab some Tracklist merch at tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com [https://tracklist-shop.fourthwall.com/] If you enjoy the episode, leave us a rating, subscribe, and follow the show wherever you listen — it means the world and helps more people find us!