Showstopper www.slate.com/showstopper en From Spotify Studios & Slate Studios, this is Showstopper, the podcast that takes you inside the playlists of your favorite tv shows and films. Each week, Spotify’s Xavier Jernigan spotlights one of TV and film’s greatest hits and explores its unique soundtrack through interviews with the music supervisors, composers and talent who create it. Showstopper is produced by FannieCo. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5b4fa772-f22e-11e6-85cf-475d938ddba5/image/uploads_2F1510854751183-1m6x9q6qk4m-cbc6632e851caf0e3dfe6f4ed6cc734f_2FPodcast-Cover-Art_Showstopper.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Showstopper www.slate.com/showstopper yes episodic From Spotify Studios & Slate Studios, this is Showstopper, the podcast that takes you inside the playlists of your favorite tv shows and films. Spotify Studios From Spotify Studios & Slate Studios, this is Showstopper, the podcast that takes you inside the playlists of your favorite tv shows and films. Each week, Spotify’s Xavier Jernigan spotlights one of TV and film’s greatest hits and explores its unique soundtrack through interviews with the music supervisors, composers and talent who create it. Showstopper is produced by FannieCo. From Spotify Studios & Slate Studios, this is Showstopper, the podcast that takes you inside the playlists of your favorite tv shows and films. Each week, Spotify’s Xavier Jernigan spotlights one of TV and film’s greatest hits and explores its unique soundtrack through interviews with the music supervisors, composers and talent who create it. Showstopper is produced by FannieCo.

]]> Spotify Studios s-4-podcasts@spotify.com mid90s - ft. Jonah Hill Jonah Hill’s writing and directorial debut mid90s is a coming-of-age story set to some of the most memory-provoking tracks of that decade. From Pixies and Morrissey to A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde, the soundtrack has been lovingly chosen from Hill’s personal collection. In this live Showstopper, X sits down with Hill at a screening of his film to discuss growing up as a not-so-great skater kid in LA, his influences as a director, and how he used music to help him write the screenplay. Then, listen to the official motion picture playlist for mid90s right here, only on Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:40:55 -0000 full 2 11 Spotify Studios Jonah Hill’s writing and directorial debut mid90s is a coming-of-age story set to some of the most memory-provoking tracks of that decade. From Pixies and Morrissey to A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde, the soundtrack has been lovingly chosen from Hill’s personal collection. In this live Showstopper, X sits down with Hill at a screening of his film to discuss growing up as a not-so-great skater kid in LA, his influences as a director, and how he used music to help him write the screenplay. Then, listen to the official motion picture playlist for mid90s right here, only on Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jonah Hill’s writing and directorial debut mid90s is a coming-of-age story set to some of the most memory-provoking tracks of that decade. From Pixies and Morrissey to A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde, the soundtrack has been lovingly chosen from Hill’s personal collection. In this live Showstopper, X sits down with Hill at a screening of his film to discuss growing up as a not-so-great skater kid in LA, his influences as a director, and how he used music to help him write the screenplay. Then, listen to the official motion picture playlist for mid90s right here, only on Spotify. 

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]]> 710 Queen Sugar - ft. Meshell Ndegeocello In Queen Sugar, the hit series on the Oprah Winfrey Network, the Borderlon siblings are forced to confront the dark history of the Louisiana sugar cane farm they've inherited from their father. Money, intrigue, family secrets, and racial justice are just a few of the themes established across two seasons -- and they posed an exciting challenge for the show's composer: bassist and singer Meshell Ndegeocello. In this episode of Showstopper, Ndegeocello describes how she and her bandmates crafted music that matched the moods in pivotal scenes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0000 full 2 10 Spotify Studios In Queen Sugar, the hit series on the Oprah Winfrey Network, the Borderlon siblings are forced to confront the dark history of the Louisiana sugar cane farm they've inherited from their father. Money, intrigue, family secrets, and racial justice are just a few of the themes established across two seasons -- and they posed an exciting challenge for the show's composer: bassist and singer Meshell Ndegeocello. In this episode of Showstopper, Ndegeocello describes how she and her bandmates crafted music that matched the moods in pivotal scenes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In Queen Sugar, the hit series on the Oprah Winfrey Network, the Borderlon siblings are forced to confront the dark history of the Louisiana sugar cane farm they've inherited from their father. Money, intrigue, family secrets, and racial justice are just a few of the themes established across two seasons -- and they posed an exciting challenge for the show's composer: bassist and singer Meshell Ndegeocello. In this episode of Showstopper, Ndegeocello describes how she and her bandmates crafted music that matched the moods in pivotal scenes. 

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]]> 1229 no Transparent - ft. Bruce Gilbert & Dustin O'Halloran In the Amazon Original series Transparent, viewers follow the Pfeffermans: a family in upheaval after their father comes out as transgender. Over four seasons, creator Jill Soloway found an authentic way to hit a range of nostalgic, dramatic, and comedic notes -- a creative feat that relied heavily on the series’ music. In this episode of Showstopper, music supervisor Bruce Gilbert and composer Dustin O’Halloran trace the evolution of Transparent’s musical identity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 10 Apr 2018 01:31:00 -0000 full 2 9 Spotify Studios In the Amazon Original series Transparent, viewers follow the Pfeffermans: a family in upheaval after their father comes out as transgender. Over four seasons, creator Jill Soloway found an authentic way to hit a range of nostalgic, dramatic, and comedic notes -- a creative feat that relied heavily on the series’ music. In this episode of Showstopper, music supervisor Bruce Gilbert and composer Dustin O’Halloran trace the evolution of Transparent’s musical identity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the Amazon Original series Transparent, viewers follow the Pfeffermans: a family in upheaval after their father comes out as transgender. Over four seasons, creator Jill Soloway found an authentic way to hit a range of nostalgic, dramatic, and comedic notes -- a creative feat that relied heavily on the series’ music. In this episode of Showstopper, music supervisor Bruce Gilbert and composer Dustin O’Halloran trace the evolution of Transparent’s musical identity. 

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]]> 1395 Twin Peaks - ft. Dean Hurley Twenty-five years after ABC canceled Twin Peaks, David Lynch’s landmark series gets its long-awaited third season with Showtime’s Twin Peaks: The Return. In this episode of Showstopper, Dean Hurley, Lynch’s longtime sound and music supervisor, describes how he collaborates with the mastermind filmmaker to set a surreal tone for the series.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:10:00 -0000 full 2 8 Spotify Studios Twenty-five years after ABC canceled Twin Peaks, David Lynch’s landmark series gets its long-awaited third season with Showtime’s Twin Peaks: The Return. In this episode of Showstopper, Dean Hurley, Lynch’s longtime sound and music supervisor, describes how he collaborates with the mastermind filmmaker to set a surreal tone for the series.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Twenty-five years after ABC canceled Twin Peaks, David Lynch’s landmark series gets its long-awaited third season with Showtime’s Twin Peaks: The Return. In this episode of Showstopper, Dean Hurley, Lynch’s longtime sound and music supervisor, describes how he collaborates with the mastermind filmmaker to set a surreal tone for the series.  

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]]> 1573 Legion - ft. Jeff Russo & Maggie Phillips In FX's Legion, viewers experience intense drama through the lens of David Haller, the series' protagonist who deals with both mental superpowers and psychological struggles. In this episode of Showstopper, composer Jeff Russo and music supervisor Maggie Phillips describe their collaboration on the Legion soundtrack and the essential role music plays in conveying Haller’s disorienting reality as he shifts from psychiatric patient to superhero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 27 Mar 2018 02:51:00 -0000 full 2 7 Spotify Studios In FX's Legion, viewers experience intense drama through the lens of David Haller, the series' protagonist who deals with both mental superpowers and psychological struggles. In this episode of Showstopper, composer Jeff Russo and music supervisor Maggie Phillips describe their collaboration on the Legion soundtrack and the essential role music plays in conveying Haller’s disorienting reality as he shifts from psychiatric patient to superhero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In FX's Legion, viewers experience intense drama through the lens of David Haller, the series' protagonist who deals with both mental superpowers and psychological struggles. In this episode of Showstopper, composer Jeff Russo and music supervisor Maggie Phillips describe their collaboration on the Legion soundtrack and the essential role music plays in conveying Haller’s disorienting reality as he shifts from psychiatric patient to superhero.

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]]> 1448 yes Tales from the Tour Bus - ft. Mike Judge While the bad boys of rock, punk, and rap are often celebrated, the equally wild history of country music remained mostly untold. Until now. In Cinemax’s documentary series "Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus," creator Mike Judge --the guy who gave us Beavis and Butthead and Silicon Valley-- shares the incredible stories he got in interviews with musicians, roadies, wives, and bandmates. In this episode of Showstopper, Judge uses songs and stories to describe some of country music's most outrageous stories featuring stars like Johnny Paycheck, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:17:00 -0000 full 2 6 Spotify Studios While the bad boys of rock, punk, and rap are often celebrated, the equally wild history of country music remained mostly untold. Until now. In Cinemax’s documentary series "Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus," creator Mike Judge --the guy who gave us Beavis and Butthead and Silicon Valley-- shares the incredible stories he got in interviews with musicians, roadies, wives, and bandmates. In this episode of Showstopper, Judge uses songs and stories to describe some of country music's most outrageous stories featuring stars like Johnny Paycheck, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices While the bad boys of rock, punk, and rap are often celebrated, the equally wild history of country music remained mostly untold. Until now. In Cinemax’s documentary series "Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus," creator Mike Judge --the guy who gave us Beavis and Butthead and Silicon Valley-- shares the incredible stories he got in interviews with musicians, roadies, wives, and bandmates. In this episode of Showstopper, Judge uses songs and stories to describe some of country music's most outrageous stories featuring stars like Johnny Paycheck, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones. 

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]]> 1436 yes Insecure - ft. Kier Lehman, Raphael Saadiq, & Yvonne Orji On HBO’s hit comedy series Insecure, viewers follow protagonist Issa Dee as she stumbles and triumphs her way through life in Los Angeles, one awkward adventure at a time. For Issa Rae, the show’s creator and star, music is just as important as casting. In this episode of Showstopper, we talk to composer Raphael Saadiq and music supervisor Kier Lehman about how they give the series its distinct West Coast sound. We also hear from Yvonne Orji, who plays Issa’s bestie Molly, about how the show’s songs and score give her character a special dimension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 06 Mar 2018 20:38:00 -0000 full 2 5 Spotify Studios On HBO’s hit comedy series Insecure, viewers follow protagonist Issa Dee as she stumbles and triumphs her way through life in Los Angeles, one awkward adventure at a time. For Issa Rae, the show’s creator and star, music is just as important as casting. In this episode of Showstopper, we talk to composer Raphael Saadiq and music supervisor Kier Lehman about how they give the series its distinct West Coast sound. We also hear from Yvonne Orji, who plays Issa’s bestie Molly, about how the show’s songs and score give her character a special dimension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices On HBO’s hit comedy series Insecure, viewers follow protagonist Issa Dee as she stumbles and triumphs her way through life in Los Angeles, one awkward adventure at a time. For Issa Rae, the show’s creator and star, music is just as important as casting. In this episode of Showstopper, we talk to composer Raphael Saadiq and music supervisor Kier Lehman about how they give the series its distinct West Coast sound. We also hear from Yvonne Orji, who plays Issa’s bestie Molly, about how the show’s songs and score give her character a special dimension.

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]]> 1483 This Is Us - ft. Siddhartha Khosla & Jennifer Pyken There's a reason NBC’s This is Us is the number one drama on network TV: it's relatable. Viewers deeply connect to the fictional Pearson family with all its rough edges. And the music is expertly arranged to match the show's naturalism and range of emotions. In Episode 4 of Showstopper, composer Siddhartha Khosla and music supervisor Jennifer Pyken talk about how they shaped the musical identity of the series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 27 Feb 2018 22:44:00 -0000 full 2 4 Spotify Studios There's a reason NBC’s This is Us is the number one drama on network TV: it's relatable. Viewers deeply connect to the fictional Pearson family with all its rough edges. And the music is expertly arranged to match the show's naturalism and range of emotions. In Episode 4 of Showstopper, composer Siddhartha Khosla and music supervisor Jennifer Pyken talk about how they shaped the musical identity of the series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices There's a reason NBC’s This is Us is the number one drama on network TV: it's relatable. Viewers deeply connect to the fictional Pearson family with all its rough edges. And the music is expertly arranged to match the show's naturalism and range of emotions. In Episode 4 of Showstopper, composer Siddhartha Khosla and music supervisor Jennifer Pyken talk about how they shaped the musical identity of the series. 

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]]> 1437 She's Gotta Have It - ft. Spike Lee We all know Spike Lee for Do The Right Thing and Malcolm X, but his breakout film was 1986's She's Gotta Have It. Three decades later, the director gave his career-launching movie an update in the form of a ten-part series on Netflix. While the 1986 movie featured an original score by his father, renowned bassist Bill Lee, the 2017 series has a playlist filled with pop, soul, jazz, and reggae -- each song selected by Spike himself. In Episode 3 of Showstopper, Lee reveals his deep connection to these tracks and how these musical choices shaped the narrative arc of the series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:37:00 -0000 full 2 3 Spotify Studios We all know Spike Lee for Do The Right Thing and Malcolm X, but his breakout film was 1986's She's Gotta Have It. Three decades later, the director gave his career-launching movie an update in the form of a ten-part series on Netflix. While the 1986 movie featured an original score by his father, renowned bassist Bill Lee, the 2017 series has a playlist filled with pop, soul, jazz, and reggae -- each song selected by Spike himself. In Episode 3 of Showstopper, Lee reveals his deep connection to these tracks and how these musical choices shaped the narrative arc of the series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We all know Spike Lee for Do The Right Thing and Malcolm X, but his breakout film was 1986's She's Gotta Have It. Three decades later, the director gave his career-launching movie an update in the form of a ten-part series on Netflix. While the 1986 movie featured an original score by his father, renowned bassist Bill Lee, the 2017 series has a playlist filled with pop, soul, jazz, and reggae -- each song selected by Spike himself. In Episode 3 of Showstopper, Lee reveals his deep connection to these tracks and how these musical choices shaped the narrative arc of the series. 

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]]> 1439 yes Baby Driver - ft. Edgar Wright Have you ever been so taken by a song that you write a mental screenplay for it? Edgar Wright certainly has. You could even say the writer and director’s latest blockbuster hit, Baby Driver, is a feature-length music video for one, epic playlist. In Episode 2 of Showstopper, Edgar Wright sits in to discuss how certain songs drove his vision for the film, influenced the narrative arc, and dictated choreography – plus how all that came together to deliver one of the most entertaining films of 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:54:00 -0000 full 2 2 Spotify Studios Have you ever been so taken by a song that you write a mental screenplay for it? Edgar Wright certainly has. You could even say the writer and director’s latest blockbuster hit, Baby Driver, is a feature-length music video for one, epic playlist. In Episode 2 of Showstopper, Edgar Wright sits in to discuss how certain songs drove his vision for the film, influenced the narrative arc, and dictated choreography – plus how all that came together to deliver one of the most entertaining films of 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Have you ever been so taken by a song that you write a mental screenplay for it? Edgar Wright certainly has. You could even say the writer and director’s latest blockbuster hit, Baby Driver, is a feature-length music video for one, epic playlist. In Episode 2 of Showstopper, Edgar Wright sits in to discuss how certain songs drove his vision for the film, influenced the narrative arc, and dictated choreography – plus how all that came together to deliver one of the most entertaining films of 2017.

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]]> 1339 The Americans - ft. Nathan Barr, P.J. Bloom, Amanda Krieg Thomas In this episode of "Showstopper" Naomi Zeichner talks with composer Nathan Barr, music supervisor PJ Bloom, and co-music supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas about The Americans. They discuss creating an authentic 80s soundtrack, the balance between licensed music and original score, and the power of silence./// Featuring///  Nathan Barr - Main Title Theme/// Nathan Barr - Elizabeth's Past/// Nathan Barr - Safe Disguises/// Nathan Barr - Destroy Her/// Peter Gabriel - Lay Your Hands on Me/// Nathan Barr - Stealthy Pursuit/// Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home)/// Bates/Ward, arr. Nathan Barr, The Cold War Choir -America the Beautiful (The USSR Mix)/// It Must Be Done - Pete Townshend, Nathan Barr/// Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 May 2017 04:00:00 -0000 full Spotify Studios In this episode of "Showstopper" Naomi Zeichner talks with composer Nathan Barr, music supervisor P.J. Bloom, and co-music supervsior Amanda Krieg Thomas about The Americans. In this episode of "Showstopper" Naomi Zeichner talks with composer Nathan Barr, music supervisor PJ Bloom, and co-music supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas about The Americans. They discuss creating an authentic 80s soundtrack, the balance between licensed music and original score, and the power of silence./// Featuring///  Nathan Barr - Main Title Theme/// Nathan Barr - Elizabeth's Past/// Nathan Barr - Safe Disguises/// Nathan Barr - Destroy Her/// Peter Gabriel - Lay Your Hands on Me/// Nathan Barr - Stealthy Pursuit/// Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home)/// Bates/Ward, arr. Nathan Barr, The Cold War Choir -America the Beautiful (The USSR Mix)/// It Must Be Done - Pete Townshend, Nathan Barr/// Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of "Showstopper" Naomi Zeichner talks with composer Nathan Barr, music supervisor PJ Bloom, and co-music supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas about The Americans. They discuss creating an authentic 80s soundtrack, the balance between licensed music and original score, and the power of silence.///

Featuring/// 

Nathan Barr - Main Title Theme///

Nathan Barr - Elizabeth's Past///

Nathan Barr - Safe Disguises///

Nathan Barr - Destroy Her///

Peter Gabriel - Lay Your Hands on Me///

Nathan Barr - Stealthy Pursuit///

Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home)///

Bates/Ward, arr. Nathan Barr, The Cold War Choir -America the Beautiful (The USSR Mix)///

It Must Be Done - Pete Townshend, Nathan Barr///

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