*IN SYNC

*IN SYNC

*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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July 23, 2024 • 73 mins

In the Season Two Finale of InSync, we take a deep dive into Season 3 of The Bear. Join us as we indulge in a four-course meal of needle-drops, featuring Eddie Vedder's cover of English Beat's "Save It for Later," Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" and "Fight For Your Right," The Ronettes' "Baby, I Love You," James' "Laid," and Weezer's "In the Garage." These songs weave together the stories of Carmy, Sydney, Tina, Donna, and Richie, adding ...

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We're shipping off to Boston with Aviv and Rachel to talk about the 2006 Martin Scorsese film, The Departed. There are two epic needledrop moments worth noting: "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" by Dropkick Murphys and "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones. What is the significance of these two songs, and in which other two films has Scorsese used "Gimme Shelter"? All this and more on the latest episode of InSync....

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June 18, 2024 • 79 mins

Today, Rachel and Aviv are discussing the iconic needle drop, "Miracles Happen" by Myra, from the 2001 classic, The Princess Diaries. Despite being such a catchy and memorable song, it's a bit mysterious why Myra's career didn't take off more. Nowadays, the song and sound bites from the film, especially those featuring Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis and Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse, are used on TikTok in videos about the ...

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June 11, 2024 • 91 mins

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 ...

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June 4, 2024 • 73 mins

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 Jerm...

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May 28, 2024 • 58 mins

The 2023 rom-com, Anyone But You, starring the equally gorgeous Sydney Sweeney and Glen 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 a...

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May 21, 2024 • 67 mins

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 ...

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May 14, 2024 • 70 mins

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 i...

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May 7, 2024 • 53 mins

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...

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April 30, 2024 • 64 mins

Today, Aviv and Rachel are joined by a returning guest and author, Stephen Kearse, to delve into Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. This 1971 American independent blaxploitation action thriller film was written, co-produced, scored, edited, directed, and starred in by Melvin Van Peebles. His son Mario Van Peebles also makes an appearance in a small role, portraying the title character as a young boy. The film narrates the adventuro...

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April 23, 2024 • 61 mins

How did the makeover scene in "Clueless" influence pop culture and beauty standards in media?



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Jenny Owen Youngs joins Rachel and Aviv discuss "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," highlighting its music, feminist themes, character growth, and lasting impact on TV and popular culture.



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Composer Mike Post discusses his iconic TV themes, creative process, and latest album blending bluegrass, blues, and orchestral music. He emphasizes authentic storytelling through music, inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams with passion.



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April 2, 2024 • 56 mins

Rachel Brodsky, Aviv, and Allison Wilmore explore music's storytelling power in film, discussing emotional depth, societal reflections in karaoke culture, filmmakers' music challenges, and music's lasting impact on cinematic experiences.



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March 26, 2024 • 93 mins

Discussing Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette" soundtrack and societal themes, including music industry exploitation, visual storytelling nuances, gender biases, critical responses, and societal expectations in the film.



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March 19, 2024 • 74 mins

Podcast analyzes "Girls" music influence, focusing on Robyn's "Dancing on My Own." Guest Jake Shane discusses how music enhances emotional storytelling. Epilogue previews Shane's podcast "Therapus" and revisiting "Girls."



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"In Sync" explores "Office Space" relevance today with Sowmya Krishnamurthy. They discuss the film's satire on office life, power dynamics, corporate culture, success, and Ghetto Boys' hip-hop influence.



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March 5, 2024 • 74 mins

*IN SYNC returns for its second season with the movie and song everyone has been talking about for months! Joined by guest and fellow podcaster, Shannon McNamara, Rachel and Aviv dive deep into the dance track, Murder On The Dancefloor, and how it landed in the highly talked about dark-comedy, Saltburn.



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February 21, 2024 • 1 min

*IN SYNC is back for Season 2 with a slew of new needle-drops and even guests! Join Rachel and Aviv as they dive into the favorite movie moments soundtracked to the greatest music.



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December 19, 2023 • 70 mins

Rachel and Aviv are back for a holiday special ahead of their second season. To celebrate the holidays, they dive into the Christmas rom-com, The Holiday.



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