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David Raiklen is a composer-producer-host. He was mentored by Oscar winner John Williams and Pulitzer Prize winner Mel Powel. Dr. Raiklen studied at USC and CalArts and later taught at those universities. He has worked for Fox, Sony, Disney, Sprint, Mattel, Warner Bros and PBS, plus many independent producers. Films he scored have starred Elliott Gould, Doug Jones, and Martin Sheen. David made the New York Film Critics Top Ten with the documentary Heist, the short list for an Academy Award® for Worth, and Mia, A Dancer’s Journey won the Emmy.
David Raiklen compositions have been performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Disney Hall. He is also host of a successful radio program, Classical Fan Club, where guests include Joshua Bell and John Williams; and is host and leader of The Academy of Scoring Arts seminars. David is currently producing and composing for Space Command, a series of epic adventures set in a hopeful future, and creating a Virtual Reality experience.
Links:
davidraiklen.com
David Raiklen IMDb page
David Raiklen Wikipedia page
Space Command Movie page
Special Episode: Toxic Fandom and AI in Sci-Fi
For our 200th episode we are joined by David Raiklen to discus toxic fandom, and how AI could affect our genre. Broadcast date: 3 March 2024
We are joined by David Raiklen to discus the MCU movie The Marvels and give our wrap-up of genre entertainment in 2023. Broadcast date: 30 December 2023
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 1
We discuss season 1 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with friend of the show David Raiklen Broadcast date: 24 July 2022
We discuss Thor: Love and Thunder with friend of the show David Raiklen Broadcast date: 17 July 2022
Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Friend of the show David Raiklen joins us for a spoiler-filled discussion of Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Broadcast date: 15 May 2022
David Raiklen joins us for a far-reaching discussion of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Spoiler-free for the first few minutes, but then we get into the nitty gritty with spoilers galore! Broadcast date: 26 December 2021
David Raiklen joins us to discuss season 1 of Foundation, the new series based on the classic Isaac Asimov science-fiction books. Broadcast date: 5 December 2021
Friend of the show David Raiklen joins us to discuss Wonder Woman 1984. We give ample warning before we go into spoilers. Broadcast date: 28 December 2020
100th Episode Special - The Future of Genre Entertainment
To celebrate our 100th episode we have a far-ranging conversation with special guest David Raiklen about the future of genre entertainment. Broadcast date: 1 November 2020
Special Edition - DC FanDome online event
We welcome friend of the show David Raiklen back to discuss Day 1 of DC FanDome, DC’s online event. Broadcast date: 23 August 2020
Series Rewatch - Harry Potter Series
David Raiklen joins us for a wide ranging discussion of the Harry Potter movies. Broadcast date: 26 July 2020
Series Rewatch - The Dark Knight Trilogy
Friend of the show David Raiklen joins us for a discussion of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy! Broadcast date: 12 July 2020
Special Edition - Best Genre Scores of 2019
We discus our favorite sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero scores of 2019 with special guest David Raiklen. Broadcast date: 2 February 2020
Special Edition: Superhero Soundtracks
David Raiklen returns for a discussion about what makes superhero movie scores unique and how they’ve evolved. Broadcast date: 31 August 2019
Spider-Man Far From Home Discussion Panel (Spoilers!)
Can’t get enough Spider-Man Far From Home? Join us for a full discussion panel, with special guest David Raiklen! Broadcast date: 13 July 2019
Spider-Man Far From Home Spoiler-free Review
We saw Spider-Man Far From Home and wanted to share a quick take of our impressions with you! This episode features guest David Raiklen. Broadcast date: 6 July 2019