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Siddhartha Khosla Returns!!!

Jason Belnick — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:33:00 +0000

Composer Siddhartha Khosla rejoins the shows to discuss his work on the smash hit from Hulu, Paradise. Jake and Sidd dive deep into his process on Paradise, reminisce about their early interview from years ago, and generally geek out about all things TV Score. So sit back and have a listen!

Harsha Thangirala, Kara Talve & Anže Rozman

Jason Belnick — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 05:10:48 +0000

Music Editor Harsha Thangirala, and Composers Kara Talve & Anže Rozman join the show once again (Kara and Anže) to discuss Prehistoric planet season 2 from AppleTV+. Their amazing score, and the work Harsha did in sculpting what they wrote, truly brought these creatures to life. You will hear how their relationship works during the creation process, and how imperative Harsha's roll is in making sure the work of the composers is properly represented on the screen. Sit back and listen as Harsha, Anže and Kara chop it up!

Tangelene Bolton

Jason Belnick — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:40:41 +0000

Incredibly Talented Composer Tangelene Bolton Joins the show to discuss her work on Netflix's Warrior Nun Season 2. She absolutely crushed the score for this show and we are lucky enough to hear about her process, how she got started in the biz and of course all the nuances in her score and what it was like creating this epic music. The soundtrack for season 2 was also recently released so sit back and have a listen as Jake and Tangelene talk all things Warrior Nun!

Adam Lukas and James Everingham

Jason Belnick — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:16:16 +0000

James Everingham and Adam Lukas join the show to discuss the amazing work they did (with some help from Hans Zimmer) on The BBC’s Frozen Planet II. These composers discuss the varying challenges and adventures that come with scoring a series of this nature, and what it was like taking on such a huge task. Sit back and have a listen as the boys chop it up!

Jonathan Beard

Jason Belnick — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Emmy-Nominated Composer Jonathan Beard sits down with Jake to discuss his work on the incredibly moving Documentary, 3 Seconds in October. This doc tells the story of a young police-shooting victim, and the years-long campaign by Police and others to justify it. Sit back and have a listen as Jonathan Beard discusses this important project and more.

Kara Talve & Anže Rozman

Jason Belnick — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Composers Kara Talve and Anže Rozman join the show to discuss their amazing work on Apple TV+'s Prehistoric Planet. Their epic score perfectly pairs with the amazing scenery and Sir David Attenborough narration. Sit back and have a listen as these three deep dive into the score and listen to some of the instruments that helped to create it!

Mark Johnson

Jason Belnick — Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Co-Founder of Playing For Change, Mark Johnson, joins the show to discuss his group's mission, and the amazing work they've been able to bring to the world through a variety of ventures such as "songs across the world." The work that Mark and his musicians do is simply amazing so sit back and have a listen!

KURT FARQUHAR

Jason Belnick — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Composer, Producer, and CEO extraordinaire Kurt Farquhar joins the show to discuss the multitude of projects he's working on. From The King of Queens to Black Lightning, Kurt has truly done it all. So sit back and have a listen as Kurt and Jake get into it!

Dominic Lewis & Matthew Margeson

Jason Belnick — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Composers Matthew Margeson and Dominic Lewis join the show to discuss their glorious work on the score for The Kings Man. Working on an already established franchise, with such an incredibly renown director, came with a lot of responsibility, but they were able to navigate this wonderfully to develop a wildly exciting, but also touching, score. Sit back and enjoy as the guys grab some Whiskey (and water), and chop it up!

CAITLIN STAFFORD RETURNS!

Jason Belnick — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Caitlin Stafford graces us with her presence once again! This multi talented woman is not just an incredible singer/songwriter (half of the duo The Rigs), but she is also now an author! Jake and Caitlin discuss The Helpfulest Helper which is available now so go buy it before or after you sit back and have a listen to our wonderful chat.

Genevieve Vincent

Jason Belnick — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Genevieve Vincent joins the show to discuss her work on HBO Max's "What Happened To Brittany Murphy?" and as always a whole lot more. She is also half of the glorious Electro-Pop duo darkDark which is truly dope, so you know we had to get into that as well! Sit back and have a listen as Jake & Genevieve chop it up!

TORIN BORROWDALE

Jason Belnick — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Torin Borrowdale joins the show to discuss his work on Netflix's Locke & Key, seasons 1 and 2. Jake and Torin discuss the daunting task of scoring a show that has many different styles, for many different age groups, as well as how he approached the thematic elements of the score. So sit back and have a listen!

Camilo Froideval and Dan Zlotnik

Jason Belnick — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Dan and Milo join the show to discuss their work on the new Amazon series, "Maradona: Blessed Dream," The Netflix series "Selena" and much more! These two talented Composers come equipped with Grammys and a passion for music that easily comes through in their work. So sit back and have a listen as we are finally back in action!

DENISE SANTOS & ADAM LUKAS

Jason Belnick — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Recent Emmy winners Denise Santos & Adam Lukas join the show to discuss their work scoring the amazing Primates from PBS, working for a team like Bleeding Fingers, and much more. So sit back and have a listen as Jake, Adam, and Denise get into it!

RUSSELL EMANUEL RETURNS!

Jason Belnick — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jake sits down with Extreme/Bleeding Fingers Music CEO (and former employer) Russell Emanuel. Russell has been a pioneer in his industry for decades now, and has truly changed the way we think of music in relation to Film and TV. Sit back and relax as these two chop it up about scoring The Simpsons, re-imagining "Imagine" for the Tokyo Games, and much more!

KEVIN KROUGLOW & SCOTT ABRAMOVITCH

Jason Belnick — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Filmmaker Scott Abramovitch and Composer Kevin Krouglow join the show to discuss their film "Eat Wheaties!" starring Tony Hale, and the process behind delivering the best musical product possible for the film, and how they approached the task of making an incredible movie, without the help of a major studio. Sit back and have a listen!

JENNIFER SMITH

Jason Belnick — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Incredible music supervisor Jennifer Smith joins the show to discuss Why Women Kill season 2, The business of music supervision, and much more. Sit back and have a listen!

STEPHANIE ECONOMOU

Jason Belnick — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Talented Composer Stephanie Economou joins the show to discuss her work on Jupiter's Legacy on Netflix, Manhunt, Mulan, and so much more! Sit back and have a listen as Stephanie and Jake get into it!

T.J. STAFFORD RETURNS

Jason Belnick — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

T.J. Stafford graces us with his presence yet again, and this time with a backyard performance! We discuss his new album, pandemic days, and a whole load of other things. So sit back and have a listen!

ADAM DORN RETURNS

Jason Belnick — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Composer and friend of the Pod Adam Dorn joins the show to chat music, politics, sports, and the unique project he created during quarantine. Sit back and have a listen to Jake and Adam chop it up!

DERRYCK "BIG TANK" THORNTON

Jason Belnick — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Big Tank, one of the industries top Music Supervisors, joins the show to discuss his illustrious career working on such giants as Starz's "Power" Showtime's "The Chi" and much more. Sit back and have a listen as we discuss Big Tank's amazing career!

DOMINIC LEWIS

Jason Belnick — Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Dominic Lewis joins the show to chat about his work on Disney XD's "Duck Tales" working on some massive films and shows and so much more. Sit back, and have a listen!

JOHN JENNINGS BOYD

Jason Belnick — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Composer John Jennings Boyd joins the show to discuss his score for the HBO Doc, 40 Years A Prisoner, Mortal Kombat, and much more. So sit back and have a listen!

TINA GUO

Jason Belnick — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jake sits down with world-renowned cellist, Tina Guo to discuss her already illustrious career, working with the greats like Hans Zimmer, and creating her very own solo album for Extreme Music! Sit back and have a listen!

ICE-T & AFRIKA ISLAM

Jason Belnick — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Yes, you read that right. The legends ICE-T & Afrika Islam have joined the show! We discuss their careers making music, making music for Film/TV specifically, and their new venture with Extreme Music. Sit back and have a listen!

COBRA KAI PT 3

Jason Belnick — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

The Cobra Kai boys (Zach Robinson & Leo Birenberg) are back to discuss season 3 and a whole lot more! Sit back and have a listen once again to these two brilliant Composers.

ROGER NEILL

Jason Belnick — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Roger Neill joins the show to discuss his work on all 13 seasons of King of the Hill, HBO's Unpregnant, working with artists like Kygo, and much more. As always, sit back, and have a listen!

LIZA RICHARDSON!

Jason Belnick — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Liza Richardson, one of Film & Television's top Music Supervisors, joins the show to discuss her process, and work on extraordinary projects like Friday Night Lights, Watchmen, and Narcos, just to name a few. Sit back and listen as Jake and Liza chop it up!

THOMAS BERGERSEN

Jason Belnick — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Jake sits down with legendary Composer Thomas Bergersen to discuss his time as half of the amazing duo, Two Steps From Hell, as well as his solo career, major performances, and much more. So sit back and listen to a genius explore his craft!

GIL TALMI & ANDREW GROSS

Jason Belnick — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Emmy-nominated Composer Gil Talmi, and Music Supervisor Andrew Gross sit down with Jake to discuss their latest project, the Stacey Abrams co-produced: "All In: The Fight For Democracy," out now on Amazon Prime. The timing was perfect for this interview, so sit back and have a listen!

Phil McGowan

Jason Belnick — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Emmy-nominated score mixer Phil McGowan joins the show to chat about his work on Netflix's Ozark and much more!

Roman Molino Dunn

Jason Belnick — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Roman Molino Dunn joins the show to discuss his work on the recent HBO release, Huracan and some other exciting up and coming projects!

DEVIN GATI

Jason Belnick — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Jake sits down with Composer, and long time friend, Devin Gati for a chat about all things. Devin and his partner have composed for shows such as Hulu's Deadbeat, and Pop Network's NightCap. Devin is also an incredibly prolific music producer. Sit back and enjoy as two old pals chop it up!

JIM DAVIES

Jason Belnick — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

It's not everyday you get to sit down with someone like Jim Davies, former guitarist for groups such as Pitchshifter and The Prodigy, as well as production music Guru who has been through it all! Listen as Jake and Jim discuss his illustrious career, getting into production music, and chat about his brand new album, "Headwars." Sit back and have a listen!

ANTONIO GAMBALE

Jason Belnick — Mon, 18 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Unorthodox Composer Antonio Gambale sits down with us to chat about his amazing work on this hit Netflix series. Unorthodox not only explores religious themes, but has a large musical touch to the story as well. Antonio and Jake discuss this and go deep into creating the various themes for the show. Sit back and have a listen as Jake and Antonio chop it up!

VooDoo Highway Music Group

Jason Belnick — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

James Chapple joins the show representing VooDoo Highway Music Group, which composes animated shows such as Paw Patrol, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Sit back and have a listen as James and Jake go deep into the process!

PETER G. ADAMS

Jason Belnick — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Peter G. Adams joins the show to discuss his work on the current Quibi hit series, "Survive" starring Sophie Turner & Corey Hawkins. Adams discusses his process scoring for a series that has varying styles, and deals with emotional struggles as well as straight up action/thriller type vibes. Sit back and have a listen as Jake and Peter chop it up!

Chris & Elyse Willis

Jason Belnick — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Chris & Elyse Willis join the show to discuss their prolific work on the music for Disney World's brand new ride, "Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway." Sit back and enjoy listening to this amazing husband and wife team discussing the magic they love creating together!

JORDAN GAGNE

Jason Belnick — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Jordan Gagne joins the show to talk Altered Carbon Season 2, The Rookie, and much more. Sit back and have a listen as Jake and Jordan go deep!

RICHARD MARVIN

Jason Belnick — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Richard Marvin joins the show to discuss his illustrious career working on such gems as U-571, Six Feet Under, and of course, 3 Ninjas (1&2). Sit back and have a listen as Richard and Jake chop it up!

EMER KINSELLA

Jason Belnick — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Jake chats it up with Composer/Violinist, Emer Kinsella. They discuss her work on projects such as "Orbit" and "St. Louis Superman," and much more. So sit back and have a listen!

RICHARD MARVIN

Jason Belnick — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Giancarlo Vulcano

Jason Belnick — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Giancarlo Vulcano joins the Pod to talk about his work on the upcoming USA series, "Briarpatch," starring Rosario Dawson. Vulcano is incredibly proud of his work on this show, as he should be. The score is not your run-of-the-mill sort of thing, bold choices were made, and the work speaks for itself. So sit back and have a listen and go checkout Briarpatch on USA, premiering February 6th.

Brandon Campbell

Jason Belnick — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

On our first show of 2020, Jake sits down with Composer Brandon Campbell. They discuss coming up under the wing of Ramin Djawadi, and growing his solo career. Brandon has vast experience working with some of the most talented people in this industry and was kind enough to share some of the insight he has picked up along the way. Sit back and have a listen as Jake and Brandon discuss the wonderful business of Film/TV Composing.

NATHANIEL BLUME

Jason Belnick — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Nathaniel Blume joins the show to discuss his work on Fox's Prodigal Son, working with Blake Neely on The Flash, and much more. have a listen and Happy New Year!

RAMIN KOUSHA

Jason Belnick — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Jake sits down with accomplished Composer Ramin Kousha to discuss his work on the new apocalyptic thriller, "RadioFlash," his work on "Sharknado," and much more. Sit back and have a listen!

JAKE MONACO

Jason Belnick — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Composer Jake Monaco joins the show to discuss his work on the Disney+ "Forky" shorts, Netflix's "Dumplin'" and a whole lot more! Sit back and have a listen!

TODD DROOTIN

Jason Belnick — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:00:00 +0000

LP Guru Todd Drootin calls in to discuss the biz, his favorite albums, and the state of the market. he has a wealth of knowledge and is incredibly interesting. Sit back and have a listen!

GEORGE SHAW

Jason Belnick — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Composer George Shaw joins the Pod to discuss his work on Youtube's Escape The Night, how he became such a short-form master, and much more. Sit back and enjoy!

SHIE ROZOW

Jason Belnick — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Jake sits down with Composer and Music Editor, Shie Rozow to discuss his work on "Wu-Tang: An American Saga," and much more. Sit back and have a listen!

CHAD CANNON

Jason Belnick — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Jake sits down with Composer Chad Cannon to discuss his work on Barack Obama's first documentary for Netflix, "American Factory."

RAIN VALDEZ

Jason Belnick — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Jake sits down with Actress/Filmmaker Rain Valdez to discuss her path to revealing herself as Transgender to Hollywood and friends, to now making waves as a bonafide filmmaker. Rain and Jake discuss her current project, Razor Tongue, and so much more. Sit back and have a listen!

LUCAS RICHMAN

Jason Belnick — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Conductor/Composer Lucas Richman joins the shows to discuss the upcoming West Coast debut of his Symphony, "The Will Be Our Reply," being performed by the LA Jewish Symphony on August 17th at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The inspiration for this symphony could not be more pertinent to the times we are living in. Jake & Lucas discuss this and much more. Have a listen and enjoy!

JARED FABER

Jason Belnick — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Recently, our host traveled out to Composer Jared Faber's beautiful home studio to have a glorious chat. Faber has worked on a plethora of noteworthy projects, not only in the film/tv world, but albums as well. He has written for some iconic shows, and also owns a Latin Grammy! Listen as the guys chop it up about his illustrious career.

JEFF RUSSO!!

Jason Belnick — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:17:21 +0000

The wait is finally over. One of my all time favorite Composers joins the show to talk about his work on a plethora of projects. From Star Trek, To Legion, Fargo, and over to Umbrella Academy, we touch on them all. So sit back and have a listen!

FILMMAKERS MICKEY RIVER & CAL BARNES

Jason Belnick — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:46:53 +0000

Filmmakers Mickey River & Cal Barnes call in to discuss their latest film, Adolescence, which recently premiered at the Dances With Films Festival.

Dominik Scherrer

Jason Belnick — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:16:01 +0000

We sit down with Composer Dominik Scherrer and discuss his work on a wide array of projects from Ripper Street to the recent Amazon Original, "The Widow" starring Kate Beckinsale. Dominik and Jake discuss his various award wins and nominations and a whole host of other topics. Have a listen and enjoy!

MILES HANKINS

Jason Belnick — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:50:55 +0000

We talk to "Long Shot" (Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron) Composer Miles Hankins and take an in-depth look at the process and much more!

COBRA KAI PT II With Composers Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson

Jason Belnick — Fri, 24 May 2019 10:38:00 +0000

The boys are back! On their 3rd appearance on our show, Leo, Zach, and Jake discuss the various themes, and motifs from Cobra Kai S2, and a wide array of musical and pop culture glory. Have a listen and enjoy!

BEN LOVETT

Jason Belnick — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:25:00 +0000

We chat with the incredibly talented Ben Lovett, Composer of the recent film "The Wind" as well as "The Ritual" and much more. We discuss his work in horror, specifically creating the unique soundscape for "The Wind." Have a listen and enjoy!

PATRICK WARREN

Jason Belnick — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:45:00 +0000

Today we bring you Composer, Patrick Warren. Most recently Patrick has been composing the Showtime hit, "The Chi" (which our host recently discovered is glorious), and Warren also frequently works on studio albums, and has toured with the likes of Tom Waits. We discuss all this and more so sit back and have a listen!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Darren Fung

Jason Belnick — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:12:00 +0000

Today we focus on talented Composer Darren Fung. He recently scored "Equus: How Horses Shape History," which was an incredibly interesting watch, and very well-scored. Sit back and have a listen to our chat with Darren!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Carla Patullo

Jason Belnick — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:05:00 +0000

Check out our latest Artist Spotlight with Composer Carla Patullo, where we discuss her career and specifically her work on the indie-hit, "Porno."

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: James Parnell

Jason Belnick — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:19:00 +0000

Today we chat with Re-Recording Engineer, James Parnell about his work on the hit new Hulu series, Pen15.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Derek Vanderhorst

Jason Belnick — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:25:00 +0000

We are joined by Mixer, Sound Editor, and all-around sound guy, Derek Vanderhorst to discuss his latest project which recently played at Sundance, "Hala," and his various other projects. Have a listen!

LORNE BALFE!

Jason Belnick — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:59:00 +0000

Maybe you're a fan of Mission Impossible: Fallout, or The Crown, or Marcella. Perhaps you're a gamer who loves Call of Duty and Fifa. Or you could be a Mother/Father that loves watching Lego Batman with the family. Regardless of which of these categories you fall into, you are listening to the genius of Composer Lorne Balfe. This week Jake ventured out to Lorne's studio to chop it up. Have a listen!

SUNDANCE SERIES: Graham Reynolds

Jason Belnick — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:46:00 +0000

Today we bring you Composer Graham Reynolds. Graham joins the show to discuss his work on this years Sundance hit, "Sister Aimee" and his plethora of work with Richard Linklater including one of our host's favorites, "A Scanner Darkly." Have a listen and enjoy!

SUNDANCE SERIES: Roger Suen

Jason Belnick — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:53:00 +0000

For the first episode of our Sundance Series, we talk to Composer Roger Suen about his work on last year's Sundance hit, "Gook," and of course, the film he has premiering this year, "Ms Purple." Have a listen and enjoy!

DAN MAROCCO

Jason Belnick — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:37:00 +0000

Today we sit down with Brooklyn Nine-Nine Composer, Dan Morocco. Dan has been composing the show since its origins with FOX, and now with NBC and is extremely talented. Have a listen as we discuss his process!

LYLE WORKMAN

Jason Belnick — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:32:00 +0000

We are so delighted to have Composer Lyle Workman on the show this week. Workman has composed some of the more legendary comedies of the 2000's so far. This includes: Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and 40 Year Old Virgin. He Also does a wide array of TV work, and is an accomplished musician. Listen as Jake and Lyle get to know one another, and discuss his illustrious career!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Jonathan Kawchuk

Jason Belnick — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:36:00 +0000

We speak to Jonathan Kawchuk about his latest album, NORTH, and his work as a Film/TV Composer.

JOGI TAUTZ

Jason Belnick — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:18:00 +0000

Today we bring you the story of Jogi Tautz, his father, and Brillant Music. Together, Jogi and his father created a wildly successful music catalogue, and they didn't really mean to! Today you can hear their music adorn "Always Sunny in Philadelphia" as it's main theme, but the tale of how this all came about is so much larger. Have a listen and enjoy this story of family & great music!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: DAVID NORLAND

Jason Belnick — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:21:00 +0000

Well, HBO has done it again. They have put out an amazing piece of work, based on a true story, filled with great actors, from a great Director, and of course, scored by an amazing Composer. That film is "My Dinner with Hervé," and that Composer is David Norland. He is the focus of this week's Artist Spotlight!

ROBBIE NEVIL

Jason Belnick — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:39:00 +0000

Our host was lucky enough to sit down with prolific song-writer and producer Robbie Nevil. Robbie has written with many of the greats, and has had an absurd amount of success placing music in Film/TV. Jake and Robbie discuss his illustrious career which included Billboard hits, as well as writing the music for Hannah Montana. Nevil gives great insight into the business that should be considered invaluable for aspiring musicians.

MICHAEL D. SIMON

Jason Belnick — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:09:00 +0000

We are incredibly excited to be joined by Emmy-Nominated Composer, Michael D. Simon. Michael earned his Emmy nom composing the ABC series, Once Upon a Time, and has been working along side Cindy O'Connor & Mark Isham on the show basically since its inception. Jake and Michael discuss Once, and much more. Have a listen!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Joseph Fraioli

Jason Belnick — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:30:00 +0000

Today we sit down with Sound Designer Joseph Fraioli. He recently did his thang on the Film, "Kin" Starring Myles Truitt, James Franco, Zoë Kravitz, and Dennis Quaid. This movie is a Sci-Fi, futuristic thriller, so it goes without saying, sound design played a huge role in the film. We get into the inner-workings of the design on "Kin" and much more! Also up-top we talk to Devin Gati once again as he allows me to yell at him about today's hip-hop.....once again. Enjoy!

JACOB SHEA

Jason Belnick — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Today's guest is one of the hottest young composers in the business right now. Jacob Shea worked under Hans Zimmer for years honing his craft, until eventually becoming the lead guy at Bleeding Fingers Custom Music Shop. He has composed Blue Planet II as well as Planet Earth II and a plethora of others. Jake and Jacob chat about his beginnings, working under Hans, and the projects he has scored recently.

Filmmakers: Theo Love and Amy & Bryan Storkel

Jason Belnick — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:15:00 +0000

Our host Sits down with Filmmakers Theo Love, Bryan Storkel, and Amy Storkel. They Discuss their latest film, "The Legend of Cocaine Island" which was recently picked up by Netflix Originals after exploding onto the scene at the Tribeca Film Festival. As usual Jake gets everyone sidetracked as they discuss Oscar-Crashing, Card-Counting, and so much more. Have a listen!

MARTIN TILLMAN

Jason Belnick — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 21:59:00 +0000

This week Jake sits down with renowned Cellist and Composer, Martin Tillman. Martin has worked in the studio with some of the biggest musicians in the world, composed with Hans Zimmer on projects like Black Hawk Down as well as others, and has scored many of his own projects as well. Recently, Martin scored the Emmy Nominated HBO Doc, Cries From Syria. Listen as they discuss all this and more!

SEAN CALLERY

Jason Belnick — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:22:00 +0000

We are beyond excited to have Sean Callery on the show this week. Our host headed out to Sean's studio in Los Angeles to discuss his recent Emmy nomination for Jessica Jones, and of course his work on Homeland, 24, Elementary, and so much more. The two dive into his creative process, his inspirations, how he approaches the score for specific characters in his shows, and his study of actors to aid him in the scoring process. It was a fascinating chat, so sit back and have a listen!

RUSSELL EMANUEL

Jason Belnick — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:28:00 +0000

Our host heads back to Santa Monica to have a chat with Extreme Music CEO Russell Emanuel. Along with starting one of the most successful music catalogues of all time, Russell also started Bleeding Fingers Custom Music Shop, where they have scored some amazing projects such as Planet Earth 2, The Simpsons and the upcoming Netflix Film "The Package." Jake and Russell discuss the rise of Extreme Music and much more. Have a listen!

Artist Spotlight: PETER ALBRECHTSEN

Jason Belnick — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:23:00 +0000

For this week's artist spotlight, we focus on all-around sound guru, Peter Albrechtsen. Peter has worked on a ton of amazing projects, including Dunkirk, for which he helmed the Sound FX recording. Most recently, he worked on the Amazon Studios documentary, "Generation Wealth," and was nice enough to discuss this and plenty more!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Dan Moses Schreier

Jason Belnick — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:42:00 +0000

This week we spotlight Tony nominated Sound Designer, Dan Moses Schreier. Dan was nominated for his work on The Iceman Cometh, and has designed, as well as scored a variety of other shows. Also, don't miss Jake's chat with Devin Gati as they discuss whether a song loses its legendary status, once it's played out. Have a listen!

CINDY O'CONNOR

Jason Belnick — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:21:00 +0000

Jake is joined in the studio by Cindy O’Connor. In her short career she has already worked on some amazing projects, and is a Composer on the hit ABC show, Once.They talk about all this and more. Also, check out the intro to hear what song our host thinks needs to be retired.

COBRA KAI LIVE

Jason Belnick — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 17:02:00 +0000

Our host ventures out of the studio, and on to the Sony Pictures lot to moderate the Cobra Kai panel for the Society of Composers and Lyricists. Jake was joined by series composers, Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson, and actors, Xolo Maridueña & Mr. "Sweep the leg" himself: Martin Kove! They discuss everything Cobra Kai, so sit back and have a listen!

Artist Spotlight: Gaayatri Kaundinya / Chai Time Studios

Jason Belnick — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:40:00 +0000

For our latest Artist Spotlight, Jake has a chat with Gaayatri Kaundinya, about her work in Film/TV through her team, Chai Time Studios. Chai Time has worked on a plethora of Film & TV such as Million Dollar Arm and much more, bringing authentic, cultural music to the projects they work on. Also, Kelly joins the show to start us off and talk about the West World Finale!

Artist Spotlight: ALEXIS HARTE

Jason Belnick — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:22:00 +0000

For our first "Artist Spotlight" Jake has a chat with Alexis Harte about his new album, Briefcase, and they also discuss his video for "The Night of My Death" as well as his work on the Oscar nominated VR film, Pearl.

Cobra Kai Composers Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson

Jason Belnick — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:29:00 +0000

Our host sits down with Cobra Kai Composers Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg. The boys chat about their approach to the show, the varying styles they employed, and what it's been like for them since Cobra Kai became a smash hit. They also discuss the enormous responsibility of taking on such an important project to so many people.

MAC QUAYLE

Jason Belnick — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:04:00 +0000

Today we sit down with Emmy-Winning Composer, Mac Quayle. He won his Emmy for Mr. Robot, and has been nominated a total of four times! He also composes Ryan Murphy gems such as American Crime Story, American Horror Story, and 9-1-1. Jake and Mac settled into Mac's studio in Hollywood and got to know one another. Have a listen!

DAVID FLEMING

Jason Belnick — Fri, 25 May 2018 20:27:00 +0000

This week Jake sat down with Composer David Fleming. David has worked on a wide variety of projects, most recently scoring "Blue Planet 2" with Bleeding Fingers along side Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea. They discuss this, and so much more! Have a listen!

AUSTIN FRAY

Jason Belnick — Wed, 16 May 2018 19:10:00 +0000

Jake sits down with composer Austin Fray. Austin is currently scoring The Simpsons with Bleeding Fingers, along with a variety of other projects. They discuss being a young gun in the business, taking over such a massively important project, and much more. Sit back and have a listen!

CHRIS LEDESMA

Jason Belnick — Mon, 14 May 2018 18:05:00 +0000

Jake sits down with renowned Music Editor, Chris Ledesma. Chris has been the music editor for The Simpsons since its inception, and has an incredible knowledge of both the music, as well as content of the show. Jake and Chris discuss The Simpsons, music editing, and much more. Sit back and have a listen!

Mateo Messina

Jason Belnick — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:57:00 +0000

This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with Grammy Award-Winning Film & TV Composer, Mateo Messina. Mateo is widely known for his Award-Winning score for the movie Juno. You can also hear his work on shows like Casual, Superstore and many more. Most recently he scored the breakout hit-film, Blockers. Jake and Mateo discuss all of this and much more!

MIDI MAFIA

Jason Belnick — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:05:00 +0000

It was a personal thrill of mine to have MIDI MAFIA on the show this week. If you don't know this production duo, you should. They have produced jams with 50 Cent such as 21 Questions, and have obtained huge success licensing their urban tracks to Film & TV through their MADE series with Extreme Music. Have a listen as Dirty Swift, Bruce Waynne, and our host chop it up.

DAVID FRANCISCO

Jason Belnick — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:42:00 +0000

This week we had the absolute honor of sitting down with David Francisco. You've heard his music on many a show, but you probably know him as the guy that made Katy Perry cry during his American Idol audition. This brave-soul sat down with Jake and told his inspirational story.

SIDDHARTHA KHOSLA

Jason Belnick — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 18:07:00 +0000

For our latest episode, Jake traveled out to Siddhartha Khosla's studio for a chat. Khosla is currently composing This Is Us for NBC, and Marvel's Runaways with Hulu and his band Goldspot has also been featured on various projects. His emotional, transcendent score is unique and certainly leaves a mark on viewers. Have a listen to Siddhartha detail how it all gets done!

VINNIE COLAIUTA

Jason Belnick — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:37:00 +0000

Zappa, Sting, Hancock. These are just a few of the names this week's guest has played with. We are delighted to welcome Vinnie Colaiuta to the show, one of the most prolific drummers to ever sit behind the kit. Jake and Vinnie discuss his days with the aforementioned artists, and his brand new album being released by Extreme Music!

MANDI PERKINS

Jason Belnick — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:09:00 +0000

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Mandi Perkins from the band Of Verona. Mandi and Jake sit down at the Extreme Music offices and discuss a wide variety of topics such as her upbringing in Toronto, navigating the Entertainment industry as a Woman, and of course, writing music for Film & TV! Sit back and have a listen!

JAMES S. LEVINE

Jason Belnick — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:25:37 +0000

We are beyond thrilled to welcome composer James S. Levine to the podcast this week! He has composed some of our favorite shows , from American Horror Story and Nip Tuck, to Glee and Bloodline, just to name a few. James and Jake discuss his creative process, his humble beginnings, and a wide variety of other topics. So sit back, and have a listen!

JESSE NOLAN

Jason Belnick — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:26:00 +0000

Jake sits down with Jesse Nolan of the band, Caught A Ghost. They discuss his music being used as the Bosch main title theme, what they're loving on TV these days, and a wide array of other good stuff. Jesse also performs his brand new single, "Right & Wrong" live in studio! So sit back and have a listen!

HALLI CAUTHERY

Jason Belnick — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:47:00 +0000

Jake sits down with Film/TV Composer, Halli Cauthery. They discuss Halli's work on the current hit series from Hiulu, Future Man. As well as his work on the indie film, Frankenstein, his Emmy Nomination for Turbo, and a whole lot more. Sit back, and have a listen!

JUSTIN GRAY

Jason Belnick — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:53:00 +0000

This week we have Producer, Songwriter, and all-around Film/TV musician, Justin Gray. We discuss everything from his tryout with the Detroit Red Wings, to his record-breaking international hit song. Sit back and have a listen!

BLUES SARACENO

Jason Belnick — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:43:00 +0000

Jake has a chat with legendary guitarist, Blues Saraceno. Blues began making guitar albums in his teens, and continued on to play with Cream, as well as Poison. Currently, you can hear his music on just about every TV show and Commercial in existence. Blues and his guitar are mic'd up and ready to go, so have a listen!

STEVE LINDSEY

Jason Belnick — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 20:10:05 +0000

This week Jake sits down with renowned music Publisher and Producer, Steve Lindsey. Lindsey has produced artists such as Leonard Cohen, and published albums like The Marshall Mathers LP, and Chronic 2001 (and so many more). Let's not forget the man also signed and discovered Bruno Mars. They discuss all of this, the state of the music industry, and of course, what we're loving in Film/TV. Have a listen!

JASON T. MILLER

Jason Belnick — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:41:09 +0000

We are back and better than ever with a brand new sponsor! This episode is brought to you by Extreme Music, and features composer Jason Miller talking about his wide variety of projects, from working with Keyshia Cole & Kanye, to scoring The Odd Couple and many others. Have a listen and enjoy!

THE RIGS

Jason Belnick — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 04:04:00 +0000

This week we are incredibly stoked to have The Rigs in studio! We discuss their latest album, their plethora of film/tv placements over the years, and of course, they play us a little ditty right here in the Do Me A Solid studios. Be sure to check the blog for a video of their performance.

Film/TV Composer Joe Alley

Jason Belnick — Thu, 19 May 2016 04:44:55 +0000

Today we have special guest Joe Alley, the composer of our theme, and Composer of many a show such as So You Think You Can Dance, The Sing Off, and American Idol (plus many more). We discuss all of the above shows, all of which we worked on together, and he gives a ton of advice for aspiring Film/TV composers. Make sure to listen to my favorite recent placements, we are now able to play the songs I mention!! Have a listen and Enjoy!!

Social Media Mogul Natalie Hills

Jason Belnick — Mon, 16 May 2016 03:42:36 +0000

This week we talk to Social Media mogul Natalie Hills about what she's loving and hating in the Music placement world. She talks Scandal, Girls, and a few others. We stray off track as per usual but manage to tie it all together. Have a listen to hear my favorite recent music placements!