Repo Man (1984) - The 80s Punk Rock Soundtrack with Frank Meyer (Streetwalkin' Cheetahs/Fear)

Repo Man (1984) - The 80s Punk Rock Soundtrack with Frank Meyer (Streetwalkin' Cheetahs/Fear)

Author: Nicole Barlow & Ryan Pak | Soundtrack Experts March 24, 2025 Duration: 1:31:30
Rocker Frank Meyer (The Street Walkin' Cheetahs / Trading Aces / Fear) has a new album out on 3/25 called Living Between the Lines (Kitten Robot Records) and he joins Nicole and Ryan to discuss his career and the soundtrack to the 1984 film, Repo Man. It's a soundtrack full of LA punk rock legends like Black Flag, Fear, The Plugz and the Circle Jerks. Iggy Pop contributed the theme for Repo Man being backed by a super group featuring Steve Jones from The Sex Pistols and Blondie's rhythm section (Nigel Harrison and Clem Burke). Frank discusses the soundtrack's influence on him as well as what it's like to be in one of the bands on the soundtrack!We Discuss:His First Record Under His Own NameHow Frank discovered the film Repo Man as well as the soundtrackBeing in Fear with Lee VingOther Punk Rock Films of the 80sThe Humor of Repo ManRocking out with His Brother BreckinCheck out All of Frank's Music:https://frankmeyer.bandcamp.com/Soundtrack Your Life SocialsBlueskyInstagramWriting SiteYouTubePatreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever put on a specific album and suddenly you’re right back in a pivotal scene from your favorite film? That’s the territory explored in Soundtrack Your Life, hosted by Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak. This isn’t just a rundown of great songs; it’s a conversation about how film and television music weaves itself into our personal histories. Each episode brings in a different guest who picks a soundtrack that holds a unique key to their own story, creating a wonderfully varied listen. One week you might be deep in the cultural phenomenon of a multi-platinum selling juggernaut, and the next, championing a beloved, obscure score that never got its due. Through these personal lenses, the podcast naturally uncovers the hidden details and production lore you might have missed, while also sparking friendly debates about those truly iconic musical moments. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt a movie’s emotion amplified by a perfect song choice, or who believes a great soundtrack does more than accompany a story-it becomes a part of your own. Tune in for thoughtful, human conversations that remind you why these collections of music matter so much.
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