41 episodes
*IN SYNC Gotham West Studios
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4.7 • 17 Ratings
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**IN SYNC is a podcast for anyone who loves a perfect on-screen needle-drop*. With their extensive experience in music and podcasting, cultural critic *Rachel Brodsky* and filmmaker/podcaster *Aviv Rubinstien* have joined forces to create the brand-new *IN SYNC Podcast. A historiography celebrating your favorite music moments in TV and film, *IN SYNC looks at one great song-to-screen sync per episode and breaks down the cultural impact. Rachel and Aviv are often joined by guests such as the music supervisors behind these highly memorable music moments.
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Drive / Nightcall & A Real Hero
In this episode of InSync, Rachel and Aviv are joined by Jake Kring-Schreifels to chat about one of his favorite music moments in film: the song "Nightcall" by Kavinsky from the 2011 neo-noir action drama Drive, starring Ryan Gosling. They dive into what makes this soundtrack so memorable and discuss Gosling's latest action flick, The Fall Guy (2024), which is unfortunately flopping in theaters. Can a movie still earn its rightful recognition if it bombs at the box office? Join us for another fun and insightful conversation on film and music!
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Perfect / Wear Out The Grooves
Repeat guest Eleanor Kagan is back with Aviv and Rachel to discuss the 1985 box office flop Perfect, an American romantic drama film starring John Travolta as a reporter and Jamie Lee Curtis as a never-been-hotter fitness instructor. This is one of the weirdest and worst journalism films ever made. The film features many needle drop moments, including a long, steamy aerobics scene set to the song "Wear Out the Grooves" by Jermaine Stewart. The three discuss Jermaine Stewart’s legacy and some of the interesting and obscure undercurrent themes of the film. Let's sweat it out and dive into this cinematic oddity! Check out Eleanor’s podcast, Welcome to Your Fantasy, to learn more about the history of Chippendales.
https://www.eleanorkagan.com/welcome-to-your-fantasy
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Anyone But You / Unwritten
The 2023 rom-com, Anyone But You, starring the equally gorgeous Sydney Sweeney and Glenn Powell, received lukewarm reviews. But don't write it off just yet—some of the funniest scenes feature "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield, giving us major "Easy A" vibes. To help Rachel and Aviv figure out what makes a great rom-com, they invited Nora Ephron expert Ilana Kaplan. They conclude that most great rom-coms need unrealistically attractive actors, a catchy title, memorable needle drops, and a plot based on Shakespeare's works. Check out Ilana's book here: Nora Ephron at the Movies.
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Anatomy of a Fall / P.I.M.P
Hold onto your seat for this episode and don't fall out the window! Rachel and Aviv are discussing the 2023 Oscar-winning legal drama, Anatomy of a Fall. Starring Sandra Hüller and Swann Arlaud, two married writers and their partly-blind son and adorable dog, live in a European mountain chalet. It's not a happily-ever-after for this family, as the husband either accidentally falls, jumps, or is pushed by his wife out the window to his death. A lyrical cover by Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band of 50 Cent ft. Snoop Dogg's "P.I.M.P." is the song playing throughout the film. Hosts Aviv and Rachel dive into its importance and share their own personal theories on what happened to Samuel that fateful day.
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True Blood / Gary Calamar
Get ready to sink your teeth into the mesmerizing world of "True Blood" as we take a trip down South to Bon Temps, Louisiana. This seven-season, 80-episode HBO series kept viewers spellbound from 2008 to 2014. Joining Rachel and Amir is its music supervisor, Gary Calamar. He's here to dish on the show's unforgettable soundtrack, tell the story of finding the iconic opening song, "Bad Things" by Jace Everett, and give us a glimpse into his captivating career in music.
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The Rookie / Daddy Cop
Tune in to the latest episode of InSync as hosts Rachel and Aviv are joined by special guests Liza Richardson and Zander Hawley. Together, they explore Season 5, Episode 13 of "The Rookie," titled "Daddy Cop."The episode opens with Zander Hawley's original song, "Daddy Cop," which gained viral fame post-release. Liza Richardson, the series' music supervisor, discusses the intricate process of selecting and integrating music into TV dramas.
Join the conversation as they delve into the impact of music on storytelling, the rise of viral sensations, and the magic of creativity intersecting with television.
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Customer Reviews
Best pod concept, so well executed
Important needle drop moments in film and TV is such the perfect concept for this medium and the expertise — and personality — that these hosts bring just seals the deal. I am just sad the season’s over.
Sync'd In
Great podcast with fun hosts who give interesting insight into each track covered. So worth your ears.