S4: The Sync Report | The Vanishing

The team will be taking the rest of this month off tend to music, film, and family business. But not to worry, as your hosts Colin O'Donoghue, Rose Ganguzza and Jason P. Rothberg will be back in a few weeks with a new batch of conversations with some of the top talent in film, TV and music just for you.

Lili Haydn contributed score to seasons 2 & 3 of the Emmy winning Amazon series Transparent; as well as the films ANITA, The House That Jack Built, DriverX, Broken Kingdom and Oscar winner Freida Mock’s documentary RUTH: Justice Ginsburg in Her Own Words, and Oscar nominee Michele Ohayon’s Netflix documentary Strip Down Rise Up Hear what it was like to be the child of oddball Hollywood luminaries David Jove & Lotus Weinstock, and how she now suspects her father wasn’t only a Hollywood dealer with a penchant for guns.From composing with Hans Zimmer, to touring with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, being booed at Madison Square Gardens, recording critically acclaimed major label albums as a solo artist to collaborating with artists including Herbie Hancock, Sting, the LA Philharmonic, and George Clinton's P-Funk All Stars we talk about it all.Listen up and you’ll hear why George Clinton called her "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin."Please help Lili’s song, supporting Iranian women, to reach more people by streaming "Woman Life Freedom" after you listen to her conversation with us.Lili HaydnWebsiteIMDBIGFacebookYouTubeVimeoSpotifySoundcloudOpium Moon Composing ReelThe Sync Report is where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Music.Music is the difference between a good film and a great one.Songs included in this episode are...The Love I have For YouAin’t Like it used to BeHere is the RoseLion StyleAmy PSO PerformanceMarriage is a Dungeon – Lili Haydn & Ben RumfieldKashmirI am a ManWoman Life FreedomRosie’s ThemeAll songs by Lili Haydn except where stated. SYNC SESSIONFEATURING:  Milfredo Seven - Kevin Sharpley - Vinx De’Jon Parrette - Jodylynn Talevi – Lisa Dunn - Heather Ragnars - Gray Bashew - Jhonny Szpekman - CarlaSongs"Naked on the Serengheti" by Vinx"Down the Road" by Gray Bashew, Daphne Tse, Amelie Saint Louie and Behnoush Daneshtalab"Broken and Blessed" by Lisa Dunn and Nicolai Siebers"It's Not the Same" by Jhonny Szpekman, Heather Ragnars and CarlaPlease tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg – Kevin SharpleyFeaturing: Paula Flack and WillowProduced By: JASON P ROTHBERG - PAULA FLACK - ROBERT CAPPADONAExecutive Producers: COLIN O'DONOGHUE - ROSE GANGUZZA - JASON P ROTHBERG - KEVIN SHARPLEY - GIANFRANCO BIANCHI - DEAN LYONCo-Executive Producers – PAULA FLACK – LISA DUNN – ROBERT CAPPADONAWriters: JASON P ROTHBERG - LISA DUNN - PAULA FLACKEditors: JASON P ROTHBERG - MILFREDO SEVEN - PAULA FLACKEDGAR “EDGE” CAMEY - ADAM MCNAMARAMarketing Director: PAULA FLACKMusic Supervisors: PHILL MASONMusic Department: Heather Ragnars -Lisa DunnFoley: PHILL MASONResearch: LISA DUNNArt Director: GIANFRANCO BIANCHIGraphic Design: JODYLYNN TALEVICollege Programs: DR STACY MONTGOMERYCollege interns: Angela Nicastro - Princess Arga – Stephanie Shafir

From Ilan's first big break, on Matthew Vaughn's Layer Cake, to the importance of having a great relationship with the Director and how Ilan starts the composing process we talk through Ilan’s journey in composing and his love for story-telling through music. Ilan has composed music for many award-winning films including Layer Cake, Still Alice, Stardust, The Young Victoria and Shaun The Sheep.  We find out why he loves working with Ralph Fiennes, with whom he has composed the scores to all three films that Ralph has directed.Ilan also composed music for several video games including Sony PlayStation’s blockbuster video game Ghost of Tsushima and The Sims 4. He has worked on TV shows including David Attenborough's A Perfect Planet and the Netflix series Captains.Ilan's live show in conjunction with British astronaut Tim Peake, entitled Space Station Earth, is touring the US in 2023. Check out their website for info here. Ilan EshkeriWebsite IMDBSoundcloudYouTubeTwitterInstagramFacebookThe Sync Report is where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Music.Music is the difference between a good film and a great one.Songs included in this episode are...Nirvana – Smells Like Teen SpiritBack to The Future - Alan SilvestriShooting Star – Ilan Eskeri (from Stardust)The Prodigal Son (Orch. Dannheisser) – Ilan Eshkeri (taken from White Crow)Reliquary – by Ilan Eshkeri - from Burberry fashion show.Pas de Deux by Ilan Eshkeri (from Narcissus & Echo)Lost Phone - Ilan Eshkeri (from Still Alice movie)The First Waltz by ilan Eshkeri – (from The Young Victoria)“Maps” and “Sun” by Ilan Eshkeri – (from Space Station Earth)SYNC SESSIONFEATURING:  Milfredo Seven - Kevin Sharpley - Vinx De’Jon Parrette - Lisa Dunn - Heather Ragnars - Frank Reed - Jess Rodriguez - Katherine BrierleySongsWhat It Do by Native Sunz  Still with Me by Jess Rodriguez I'm Destruction & Chaos by Abz K (Syncromental) Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. RothbergFeaturing:  Paula Flack and WillowProduced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona Executive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean LyonWriters: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula FlackEditors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamaraMarketing Director: Paula FlackMusic Supervisors: Phill MasonMusic Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa DunnFoley: Phill MasonResearch: Lisa DunnArt Director: Gianfranco BianchiGraphic Design: Jodylynn TaleviCollege Programs: Dr Stacy MontgomeryCollege interns: Angela Nicastro – Princess Arga – Stephanie Shafir

How was Ben Lee’s second gig as support for Sonic Youth?!Ben Lee’s band Noise Addict were loved by Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and the Beastie Boys Mike D and toured with Sebadoh when he was only 16 years old! How the heck did all that happen?Why did he decide to go solo so soon after finding huge success with Noise Addict?  What do Mike D and Money Mark have to do with Ben working with T-Bone Burnett and how did that song end up on the end credits of the film Best Men?He’s recorded with Evan Dando and Mandy Moore, teamed up with Ben Folds and Ben Kweller to form The Bens and won ARIA Single Of The Year for his song Catch My Disease, but how did the idea for that song start.How did Ben’s song “How to Survive a Broken Heart" become integral to a scene in the Farrelly Brothers classic film There’s Something About Mary? And how happy was Ben to discover what music sync is?  His most recent album I’m Fun was released through Warner Music in June 2022 and to be honest, he is fun! Listen to this episode with Ben Lee and see for yourself.Ben LeeWebsiteTwitterIGYouTubeThe Sync Report is where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Music.Music is the difference between a good film and a great one.Songs included in this episode are...Wish I Was Him by Noise AddictBurn to ShineHow to Survive a Broken HeartCatch My DiseaseWe’re All in This TogetherDaughter by Peter BlegvadTwo QuestionsTell it to My Heart by Juliette LewisBorn for This BullshitAll songs by Ben Lee except where stated.SYNC SESSIONFEATURING:  Milfredo Seven - Kevin Sharpley - Vinx De’Jon Parrette - Jodylynn Talevi – Lisa Dunn - Heather Ragnars - Midas Royal - Dante Mazzetti - Gray BashewSongs"The Journey" by Midas Royal "Blue and Gold" by Dante Mazzetti "Anjing" by Gray Bashew feat. LowhiPlease tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. RothbergFeaturing:  Paula Flack and WillowProduced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona Executive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean LyonWriters: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula FlackEditors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamaraMarketing Director: Paula FlackMusic Supervisors: Phill MasonMusic Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa DunnFoley: Phill MasonResearch: Lisa DunnArt Director: Gianfranco BianchiGraphic Design: Jodylynn TaleviCollege Programs: Dr Stacy MontgomeryCollege interns: Angela Nicastro – Princess Arga – Stephanie Shafir

So here we are kicking off season 4 with Dave Rowntree talking music, politics, missions to mars, Mo Farah, Bros, computer programming and much more. When you’re already part of one of the biggest bands in the UK, launching a successful solo career can be daunting, as Dave tells us, but listening to his first solo record he seems to have found his groove. Join us as we ask Dave what took him so long to record his first solo album, what inspired the songs and how he managed to record his album during the lockdowns of covid (remember them?). We find out how he moved into composing for film and TV, how much he loves collaborating with other musicians and where his ideas come from. Did you know that Dave converted images into audio as part of the music for the BBC TV show The Capture? Now you’ll have to watch the show to see if you can work it out! Find out how he feels about writing music for other people versus writing music with his Blur bandmates.Hear how excited Dave is to be playing Wembley Stadium in 2023 and how the band prepares for such a huge show. What was that he said about a new Blur album? Take a listen and find out for yourself.Dave RowntreeIGFacebookTwitterYoutubeRadiosongsLinktr.eeThe Sync Report is where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Music.Music is the difference between a good film and a great one.Songs included in this episode are...She’s So High – BlurH.O.M.E – Dave Rowntree (from Bros: After The Screaming Stops)The Capture Titles – Ian Arber & Dave Rowntree (from The Capture OST)Devils Island – Dave RowntreeTape Measure by Dave RowntreeLondon Bridge by Dave RowntreeLonesome Street by BlurSong 2 by Blur SYNC SESSIONFEATURING:  Milfredo Seven - Kevin Sharpley - Vinx De’Jon Parrette - Tommy Faragher - Jodylynn Talevi – Lisa Dunn - Heather Ragnars - David Mazjlin - Ivy States - Marcus Da Fingaz MandersonSongsBrendalynn McKinney (feat. Tytanic) - Nevermind "And go" by team scene"She's thinking about me" by da fingazPlease tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. RothbergFeaturing:  Paula Flack and WillowProduced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona Executive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean LyonWriters: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula FlackEditors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamaraMarketing Director: Paula FlackMusic Supervisors: Phill MasonMusic Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa DunnFoley: Phill MasonResearch: Lisa DunnArt Director: Gianfranco BianchiGraphic Design: Jodylynn TaleviCollege Programs: Dr Stacy MontgomeryCollege interns: Angela Nicastro – Princess Arga – Stephanie Shafir

Listen as Dean Lyon talk about making Michael Jackson’s Thriller video, working on the movie Air Force One, Armageddon and more. Hear why Dean found himself in New Zealand and how that led to a meeting with Peter Jackson which led to him setting up his own VFX business in Auckland.Hear how VFX has changed over the years. Listen to Dean as he talks through defining the future for Da Vinci Systems, where he developed a 3D computer graphics finishing system utilizing supercomputing processing that made the completion of ‘Avatar’ and dozens of other 3D feature films possible.Hear Colin’s reaction when we talk about the influence of AR and VR and the future of acting and find out why Rose and Dean would like virtual production to be instilled in film school education.Stay tuned for the sync session where we hear more of our audience submissions hoping to get their music placed in the indie movie The Boys of 742.Dean Lyon IMDB Facebook Splinter Studios MusicMusic is the difference between a good film and a great one.Songs included in this episode are:Crew Slut by Frank ZappaIt’s Tricky by Run DMCSYNC SESSIONFEATURING: Poise - Nico Paulerberg - Antriksh Bali – Heather Ragnars Songs The Last Love Song by NigelesqueBetter Off by Sreeja ChakraThere's Been A Summer by MocaineTactician (feat. DJ a La Fu) by Tactician Xavatar presents The Sync Report, where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok  The Sync Report podcast is: Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. RothbergFeaturing: Kevin Sharpley - Paula Flack and WillowProduced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona - Kevin SharpleyExecutive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean LyonWriters: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula FlackEditors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamaraMarketing Director: Paula FlackMusic Supervisors: Phill MasonMusic Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa DunnFoley: Phill MasonResearch: Lisa DunnArt Director: Gianfranco BianchiGraphic Design: Jodylynn TaleviCollege Programs: Dr Stacy MontgomeryCollege interns: Angela Nicastro – Drift – Princess Arga – Sean Jeon

Steve talks us through working on the Oscar winning film Monster with (Director) Patty Jenkins and Charlize Theron and what he learned from such a focussed and intense film set. How did that compare to working with Jon Favreau or Taylor Hackford? Listen as Steve tells us the difference for him between working on a big budget movie vs a smaller budget movie - which one gives him the most work satisfaction?Find out why writers don’t always have to explain everything in an image, the importance of actors loving the material they are working with and how difficult it is to produce a film; something most people don’t realize until they try to produce a film.Hear why a director should know about lighting, camera angles and every aspect of filmmaking. Learn about the importance of lighting and color in film and why working in digital is so different to working with film. Why does Steven think that Dylan Thomas was the cinematographer of poetry? Why was Decoding Annie Parker such an important film and how did it change people’s lives? Why is technology that supports art so good for artists and art? Don’t miss this fantastic discussion about filmmaking to learn so much about the art of filmmaking.Steve BernsteinIMDBInstagramFacebookLinkedinMusic is the difference between a good film and a great one.MusicSongs included in this episode are:Lionel Bart – Happy Endings (from Abbey National UK advert)SYNC SESSIONFEATURING: Vinx De’Jon Parrette - Kayce Armstrong - Ulysses Perez - Zo Duncan - Trent Cokley – Heather Ragnars Songs Blue Sky Psalm by AceskullyTurn Up the Vibe by Zo DuncanLove Me & Don't Let Me Go by Trent Cokley2 Sense  Music presents The Sync Report, where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok  The Sync Report podcast is: Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. RothbergFeaturing: Kevin Sharpley - Paula Flack and Willow - Heather RagnarsProduced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona - Kevin SharpleyExecutive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean LyonWriters: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula FlackEditors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamaraMarketing Director: Paula FlackMusic Supervisors: Phill MasonMusic Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa DunnFoley: Phill MasonResearch: Lisa DunnArt Director: Gianfranco BianchiGraphic Design: Jodylynn TaleviCollege Programs: Dr Stacy MontgomeryCollege interns: Angela Nicastro – Drift – Princess Arga – Sean Jeon

Peter tells us why he originally wanted to look and sound just like Buddy Holly. Hear how hard Peter and the Hermits worked for years before they signed a record deal, and how their situation improved once they had a manager who helped the band evolve and became a more professional operation. Listen to how they toured the country using public transport or cycling to venues and being paid just £5 per gig!What happened as the band became more successful? What was it like to be the lead singer of a suddenly hugely successful band? Hear what happened when Peter met the Queen and how this affected his relationship with the rest of the band.Find out why Peter feels that having your music in the movies is more rewarding than anything else, including how he feels about his song being placed in the Netflix number one show The Queen’s Gambit.It's a great conversation plus you can hear Peter singing along to the songs he loves as well as his on Herman’s Hermits songs!Peter NooneWebsiteIMDBTwitterInstagramFacebookMusic is the difference between a good film and a great one.MusicSongs included in this episode are:Rave On by Buddy HollyI’m into Something Good by Herman’s HermitsA Kind of Hush by Herman’s Hermits End of The World by Herman’s HermitsSYNC SESSIONFEATURING: Jodylynn Talevi – Lisa Dunn – Heather Ragnars Songs Blue & Gold by Dante MazzettiI’m Chaos & Destruction by Abz K (Syncromental)Falling by Agat2 Sense  Music presents The Sync Report, where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok  The Sync Report podcast is: Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. RothbergFeaturing: Kevin Sharpley - Paula Flack and Willow - Milfredo Seven - Phill Mason – Jodylynn Talevi – Lisa DunnProduced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona - Kevin SharpleyExecutive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean LyonWriters: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula FlackEditors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamaraMarketing Director: Paula FlackMusic Supervisors: Phill MasonMusic Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa DunnFoley: Phill MasonResearch: Lisa DunnArt Director: Gianfranco BianchiGraphic Design: Jodylynn TaleviCollege Programs: Dr Stacy MontgomeryCollege interns: Angela Nicastro – Drift – Princess Arga – Sean Jeon

Peter Noone's career started  as Stanley Fairclough in Britain’s biggest soap opera: Coronation Street. Peter was 15 when he became the lead singer of Herman’s Hermits and only 16 when “I’m Into Something Good” reached no.1 in the UK chart. Six months later, they reached the top of the US charts with "Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” but what was it like to grace the cover of every magazine and deal with huge fame in the 1960’s?Hear how the perception of fans changed over time including the development of groupies! And what it was like to be the “clean cut” band versus the perception of the Rolling Stones. What was it like to tour the US as part of the Brit Invasion, with police escorts and thousands of screaming fans everywhere they went?How did Peter get involved in music and acting? And what did his school friends think of him being in Coronation Street?What happened when Peter met Cream’s Ginger Baker in a casino and who saved him from himself?And this is just the first half of our conversation with Peter. Make sure you listen to next week's episode to hear even more of Peter Noone’s journey in music.Stay tuned for the music sync session as we listen to music from our audience, hoping to have their music used in the indie feature documentary film "The Boys of 742." Hear what our filmmakers and our expert music & film panel think will sync with the film's visuals.Peter NooneWebsiteIMDBTwitterInstagramFacebookMusic is the difference between a good film and a great one.MusicSongs included in this episode are:The Everly Brothers – Walk Right BackSYNC SESSIONS Featuring:Chris Rolfe - Tricia Jackson - Matt Gideon – Heather Ragnars - Jodylynn Talevi - Lisa Dunn - Phill Mason SongsStand Up by Tape PopFantasy by The Morning KingsI See Trouble by Joey Plunkett You Don’t Get a Song by Jennifer Msumba2 Sense  Music presents The Sync Report, where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok  The Sync Report podcast is: Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. RothbergFeaturing: Kevin Sharpley - Paula Flack and Willow - Milfredo Seven - Phill Mason – Jodylynn Talevi – Lisa DunnProduced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona - Kevin SharpleyExecutive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean LyonWriters: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula FlackEditors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamaraMarketing Director: Paula FlackMusic Supervisors: Phill MasonMusic Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa DunnFoley: Phill MasonResearch: Lisa DunnArt Director: Gianfranco BianchiGraphic Design: Jodylynn TaleviCollege Programs: Dr Stacy MontgomeryCollege interns: Angela Nicastro – Drift – Princess Arga – Sean Jeon

First, we hear about John’s love of music and how learning drums then guitar in his childhood set him up on his music journey, which since 2019 includes singing and playing guitar for his band The Simple Radicals. Find out why, when he was a kid, his parents never came to see his band live and how his band became one of Chicago’s best covers band.Find out how Johns’ podcast MUSIC & A BREW was born and evolved, with guests including Mark Farmer from Grand Funk Railroad.Hear what it was like to work at MTV at its peak as well as working on the launch of Comedy Central, hanging out with comedians such as John Stewart. Hear about John’s encounter with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers at the MTV awards aftershow party? And what was Colin doing at the MTV EMA’s in Dublin?Find out why John left MTV to go and work for Fox news! And how the network was a different place back then. Hear what John thinks was his greatest achievement at Fox New and why it’s important to watch a balanced amount of news from different sources. Then how did John land a role at the NFL and what spurred him to move on to work with Ovation after six years.Hear what is happening in arts and culture on Ovation TV and how excited John is about upcoming projects.In this week’s sync session we talk to filmmakers Chris Rolfe and Tricia Jackson about their upcoming movie The Boys of 742, based on the the life of Matt Gideon and his friends as they succumb to and then overcome drug addiction;  a story of hope and recovery. Then we listen to music submissions from our audience hoping to have their music placed in the film.John MalkinOvationTwitterLinkedInMusic is the difference between a good film and a great one.MusicSongs included in this episode are:Rocky Mountain High by John Denver Spirit of Radio by Rush I’m your Captain (Closer to Home) by Grand Funk Railroad Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana New Revolution by The Simple RadicalsSYNC SESSIONS Featuring:Featuring:  Chris Rolfe - Tricia Jackson - Matt Gideon – Heather Ragnars -Jodylynn Talevi Songs           As Night Falls by Todd BordonaroWalk On by Native SunzLive as One by Zac Ware 2 Sense  Music presents The Sync Report, where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms. And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYoutubeLinkedinTik Tok  The Sync Report podcast is: Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. RothbergFeaturing: Kevin Sharpley - Paula Flack and Willow - Milfredo Seven - Phill Mason – Jodylynn Talevi – Lisa DunnProduced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona - Kevin SharpleyExecutive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean LyonWriters: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula FlackEditors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamaraMarketing Director: Paula FlackMusic Supervisors: Phill MasonMusic Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa DunnFoley: Phill MasonResearch: Lisa DunnArt Director: Gianfranco BianchiGraphic Design: Jodylynn TaleviCollege Programs: Dr Stacy MontgomeryCollege interns: Angela Nicastro – Drift – Princess Arga – Sean Jeon