Best Reed Rudy Podcasts (2025)

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#6 | Paul Leonard-Morgan (Last Breath) 1:16:26

28d ago1:16:26

1:16:26

Scottish-born composer Paul Leonard-Morgan (Last Breath, Cyberpunk 2077, Tales from the Loop, Limitless) is a master of different mediums — from film/television to video games, concerts and working with recording artists like bands Belle & Sebastian and Snow Patrol, among many others. His latest, survival-thriller Last Breath starring Woody Harrels…

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#5 | Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist) 1:13:10

2M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

At 34, UK-based artist and composer Daniel Blumberg is the youngest person nominated for this year’s Best Score at the Oscars. His work on The Brutalist, nominated for 10 Academy Awards, is a continuation and evolution of Brady Corbet’s directorial talent — a longtime friend and collaborator. Daniel talks us through his formative experience at Cafe…

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#4 | Kris Bowers (The Wild Robot) 1:24:59

3M ago1:24:59

1:24:59

Oscar-winning filmmaker (The Last Repair Shop) and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers details a series of life experiences that propelled him to a groundbreaking score on his first animated film, The Wild Robot. How his parents’ nudge into music led to him developing a “life plan” he still employs today. Why his jazz origins are so useful in the way…

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#3 | Robert Eggers & Robin Carolan (Nosferatu, The Northman) 1:06:26

3M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

“Music that will bring Beethoven to his knees”We couldn’t pass up the chance to record with BOTH visionary director Robert Eggers and composer Robin Carolan, whose period-horror NOSFERATU released on Christmas Day. (Robert confirms for the record it IS — sort of — a Christmas movie.) This interview done remotely, with Robert and Robin together in t…

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#2 | Volker Bertelmann (Conclave, All Quiet On the Western Front) 1:37:08

4M ago1:37:08

1:37:08

Oscar-winning composer Volker Bertelmann (CONCLAVE, ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT) explains his unique approach to creating analog textures, themes, and layered complexity. How a church piano led him to a breakout hip hop album in Germany, and then into his own musical experimentation with “prepared piano” — including albums and live performances …

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SNT195 - Fissure Quest (LDS 5x09) 30:08

4M ago30:08

30:08

Emily and Nach recap the multiverse mania from Lower Decks! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT194 - Upper Decks (LDS 5x08) 52:09

4M ago52:09

52:09

Lower Decks turns the camera over to the Cerritos command crew. Nach and Rudy share their Strange New Takes with the episode recap! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#1 | Benjamin Wallfisch (Twisters, Alien: Romulus) 1:22:02

4M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Score: The Podcast returns for a sixth season with in-person interviews filmed in 4K, and new original footage inside composers’ studios. Presented by Vienna Symphonic Library In this season premiere episode, Benjamin Wallfisch breaks down his explosive blockbuster summer with TWISTERS and ALIEN: ROMULUS becoming sensations. The inside scoop on whe…

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SNT193 - Fully Dilated (LDS 5x07) 23:10

4M ago23:10

23:10

Nach and Emily take on Lower Decks' Inner Light moment and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT192 - Of Gods and Angles (LDS 5x06) 24:45

5M ago24:45

24:45

Emily and Nach recap this geometric romp and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT191 - Star Base 80 (LDS 5x05) 37:17

5M ago37:17

37:17

ADdm and Emily take you to Starbase 80 and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT190 - The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel & A Farewell to Farms (LDS 5x03-5x04) 54:50

5M ago54:50

54:50

Emily, Bill and Nach share their Strange New Takes on the third and fourth episodes of Lower Decks season 5! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT189 - Dos Cerrito & Shades of Green (LDS 5x01-5x02) 41:23

5M ago41:23

41:23

Nach and Rudy share their Strange New Takes on the first two episodes of Lower Decks Season 5! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT188 - Ouroboros I & II (PRO 2x19-2x20) 1:07:24

7M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Emily, Adam and Nach recap the Prodigy season 2 finale two-parter and the season! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#13 | Season Finale: Rob Simonsen aces the box office 52:14

7M ago52:14

52:14

In Score’s season 5 finale, composer Rob Simonsen talks about having the #1 and #2 films in the world on the same weekend (DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE; IT ENDS WITH US), and how one film led to the other being done inside of one month — the biggest time crunch he’s ever had. Plus, what is was like working with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, poking fun at…

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SNT187 - Brink & Touch of Grey (PRO 2x17-2x18) 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

Star Trek Prodigy heads towards its finale as Nach and Emily return to share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT186 - Ascencion (PRO 2x15-2x16) 33:33

8M ago33:33

33:33

Bill and Nach share their recap and Strange New Takes on "Ascension" Parts I and II! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT185 - A Tribble Called Quest & Cracked Mirror (PRO 2x13-2x14) 53:58

8M ago53:58

53:58

Prodigy returns to classic Trek lore with Tribbles, Klingons and the Mirror Universe. Nach, Adam and Emily recap "A Tribble Called Quest" and "Cracked Mirror". Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT184 - Last Flight of the Protostar (PRO 2x11-2x12) 31:10

8M ago31:10

31:10

The kids find an old Chakotay who just wants them off their lawn. The result is heartwarming. Listen now as Emily and Nach recap the two-parter and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT183 - The Devourer of All Things (PRO 2x09-2x10) 48:37

8M ago48:37

48:37

Adam, Nach and Emily recap the Star Trek Prodigy two-parter: The Devourer of All Things. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT182 - The Fast and the Curious & Is There in Beauty No Truth? (PRO 2x07 & 2x08).mp3 41:42

9M ago41:42

41:42

Nach and Adam were stuck in a car together and decided to use their time to recap two Star Trek Prodigy episodes. Sorry for the poor quality audio, we'll be back to our usual quality next week. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT181 - Observer's Paradox & Imposter Syndrome (PRO 2x05 & 2x06) 54:32

9M ago54:32

54:32

Prodigy's season is heating up as the kids set up yet another romp on the Infinity. But before they get there, they need to figure out where they're going and how to avoid suspicion. Adam, Emily and Nach get together to recap the next two episodes of Star Trek Prodigy and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. …

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SNT180 - Who Saves the Saviors & Temporal Mechanics 101 (PRO 2x03 & 2x04).mp3 51:08

9M ago51:08

51:08

Get out your favorite bird puns! Nach and Adam recap the next two episodes of Star Trek Prodigy: Who Saves the Saviors and Temporal Mechanics 101! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#12 | Andrea Datzman on scoring a film about emotion 56:57

9M ago56:57

56:57

Breakout composer Andrea Datzman (INSIDE OUT 2) talks about her initial rejection from film scoring industry, and what led her to persevere. How her struggle with Lyme disease threatened to upend her initial breakthrough with Michael Giacchino on INSIDE OUT, and led to a surprising new revelation about her own brain and neuropsychology. She also di…

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SNT179 - Into the Breach Part I & II (PRO 2x01 & 2x02) 47:43

9M ago47:43

47:43

Star Trek Prodigy is back and we're reviewing two episodes from season 2 each week! Listen now as Nach, Bill and Adam review the season premiere two-parter, Into the Breach! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonus | Andrew Gordon Macpherson scores real drama of scripted pro-wrestling 41:12

10M ago41:12

41:12

In this bonus interview episode, Andrew Gordon Macpherson talks about his music and TV editing skills leading to his career scoring video games and television documentaries, including the hit Vice series DARK SIDE OF THE RING, and WHO KILLED WCW?, produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. How the world of professional wrestling drama created a canvas …

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#11 | Andrew Lockington on building momentum 1:06:10

10M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Composer Andrew Lockington (ATLAS, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN) joins SCORE to talk about Toronto, working with and under the tutelage of fellow Canadian Mychael Danna after wanting to start a rock band, and how his interest in orchestration led to his composing breakthroughs. Plus, working with Jennifer Lopez, creating “suites” of music, what makes temps s…

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SNT178 - Life, Itself (DIS 5x10) 1:52:50

11M ago1:52:50

1:52:50

Discovery's finale is a double episode and so we've got a longer podcast to recap the episode and share our thoughts on the series! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT177 - Lagrange Point (DIS 5x09) 44:50

11M ago44:50

44:50

Star Trek Discovery's penultimate episode is a thrill ride. Listen now as Nach, Emily and Bill recap the episode and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#10 | Christophe Beck might be listening to your podcast 59:04

11M ago59:04

59:04

We catch up with composer extraordinaire Christophe Beck (UNFROSTED, ROAD HOUSE) for the first time in six years! Christophe shares how early piano lessons led to dreams of making his own album (now in the works). Plus, how years leading a composer team on major films refreshed his love of teaching and sharing, his creative rapport with director Do…

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SNT176 - Labrynths (DIS 5x08) 41:28

11M ago41:28

41:28

Did you guess Hy'rell the librarian was an Effrossian? Emily did. Listen now for that insight and our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT174 - Whistlespeak (DIS 5x06) 52:54

11M ago52:54

52:54

Listen now for our recap of Whistlespeak and our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT173 - Mirrors (DIS 5x05) 45:43

12M ago45:43

45:43

Discovery continues it's exciting run with another heist episode. We share our recap and Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT172 - Face the Strange (DIS 5x04) 51:09

12M ago51:09

51:09

It's timey-whimey all over again in Discovery as Burham and Raynor scramble to save the future. A bit tired? Sure. Does it work? Yes! Hear our recap and Strange New Takes now! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#9 | Chris Benstead is a gentleman of all trades 44:06

12M ago44:06

44:06

Composer Chris Benstead talks about being Guy Ritchies’ musical maestro on multiple projects, including THE GENTLEMEN on Netflix and THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE. How his musical education led him into music mixing and eventually working in the “sound” departments on major projects, before his work with Patrick Doyle, Steven Price, Alan Me…

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SNT171 - Jinaal (DIS 5x03) 56:10

1y ago56:10

56:10

Join us as we give you a recap of the Discovery episode 'Jinaal' and share our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#8 | Rudy Mancuso has the Música in him 58:44

1y ago58:44

58:44

YouTuber Rudy Mancuso has been following SCORE for years, as a musician and composer in his own right. He joins Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader to discuss his breakout hit film from SxSW ‘MÚSICA’ out now on Prime Video — a semi-autobiographic film, years in the making, that pushes musical possibilities to refreshingly brilliant musical storytelling.…

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SNT170 - Red Directive & Under the Twin Moons (DIS 5x01 & 5x02) 1:31:03

1y ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Join us as we review the first two episodes of the final season of Discovery: Red Directive and Under Twin Moons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT169 - Discovery Recap (DIS) 1:11:37

1y ago1:11:37

1:11:37

We're back! And we're preparing for Discovery season 5 with a recap of the four seasons we've had to date. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#7 | Laura Karpman found jazz in drama 52:41

1y ago52:41

52:41

Composer Laura Karpman joins Score to talk about her work on the Oscar-nominated score for AMERICAN FICTION, breaking down how jazz informed a story rich in satire and wit to give it a unique musical edge and voice intertwined with characters. Then, she discusses her path from likely music professor into at one point being one of the only women wor…

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#6 | David Fleming says it's all about fun 1:04:55

1y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Composer David Fleming (The Last of Us, Blue Planet II) talks about his inventive score for Prime Video’s new Mr. & Mrs. Smith, working with Donald Glover, coming up through the Remote Control composer system with Atli Orvarsson, Steve Jablonsky and Hans Zimmer, and why the new Jim Henson documentary will melt everyone’s hearts. Interview by Kenny …

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#5 | Carlos Rafael Rivera has a cookie for ya 1:07:43

1y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

The Miami-based Carlos Rafael Rivera with two series releasing now (Griselda, Monsieur Spade) joins to talk about his massive breakout with The Queen’s Gambit, followed by Hacks and Lessons in Chemistry. Why Sofia Vergara's dramatic turn as a drug kingpin in Miami deserved an operative approach. How he manages to maintain his Miami location for an …

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#4 | Richard Reed Parry is always looking for his mojo 45:09

1+ y ago45:09

45:09

One of the original members of the indie band Arcade Fire, Richard Reed Parry (THE IRON CLAW, EILEEN) discusses his jump into film scoring, the importance of finding “mojo” and “vibe,” and how the wrestling biopic The Iron Claw nearly stumped him musically — until he unlocked the rich, layered sound that carries the film. How Spike Jonze’s film “He…

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#3 | Geoff Zanelli on making Adam Sandler laugh 1:06:08

1+ y ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Geoff Zanelli makes his long-awaited Score debut after one of Netflix’s most watched animated films of all-time, the Adam Sandler-produced LEO. In this episode, Kenny and Robert discuss the long-awaited arrival of MAESTRO, the Leonard Bernstein biopic, which we discussed on the 2nd episode of SCORE: THE PODCAST back when it was to be directed by Sp…

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#2 | Martin Phipps recorded on Napoleon's piano 37:22

1+ y ago37:22

37:22

Composer of the new historical epic NAPOLEON Martin Phipps joins Score for the first time! How he located a piano once owned by Napoleon himself for the score. Plus, his path to film and television music, his work on Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror and The Crown, and establishing trust with the great Ridley Scott. How Martin overcame his early doubts …

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#1 | James Newton Howard says film music cured his depression 56:24

1+ y ago56:24

56:24

Score season 5 returns with composer James Newton Howard, who currently has four projects releasing this month, including the Hunger Games prequel that he says asked him not to use synths (“they haven’t been invented yet”). Plus, how working with Hans Zimmer helped pull him out of a period of depression, when to fight for your musical opinion, and …

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SNT168 - Old Friends, New Planets (LD 4x10).mp3 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

Lower Decks finishes it's fourth run with a fast-paces finale and Emily joins Nach to recap the episode and share Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT167 - The Inner Fight (LD 4x09) 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

Lower Decks' season-long arc comes to a crescendo with a boatload of Star Wars references. Emily, Reed and Nach return to recap the episode and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT166 - Caves (LD 4x08) 22:21

1+ y ago22:21

22:21

Nach and Emily get together to review the newest Lower Decks episode on Caves! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SNT165 - A Few Badgeys More (LD 4x07).mp3 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

Our three favorite villainous robots/AIs are back and Emily joins Nach to recap the episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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