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Episode 04: The Harsh Realities of Music Supervision

In this episode, Kyle Merkley, Music Supervisor and founder of Songchopper, opens up about the pressures of music supervision, from tight deadlines to complex clearance issues. He shares advice on managing stress, staying organised, and navigating the ever-changing industry. Kyle also reflects on career highlights, the importance of networking, and what makes a great pitch stand out.

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Episode 03: How To Land a Sync Deal

In this episode, Kyle Merkley, Music Supervisor and founder of Songchopper, reveals what makes a music pitch stand out in the competitive world of sync licensing. He discusses the importance of persistence, building the right networks, and how his experience shaped the launch of his own company. Kyle also shares insights on navigating the challenges of independent supervision and the evolving sync landscape.

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Episode 02: Atlanta Vs LA - The Sounds That Shaped Me

Sam Parvin talks about her musical upbringing in Atlanta, a city rich in music culture. Sam shares how her parents, particularly her mother, influenced her diverse musical taste, from classic rock to discovering new artists. She reminisces about attending concerts and festivals like Music Midtown from a young age and reflects on Atlanta's deep musical heritage, spanning rock, soul, and hip-hop.

She highlights the city's role in shaping iconic artists such as Outkast, Usher, TLC, and Whitney Houston, as well as her early experiences in the recording industry.

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Episode 1: Roots, Rhythms and 90s Vibez in LA

In this episode, Sam Parvin introduces herself, sharing her journey from working in a recording studio in Atlanta to managing global music assets for Coca-Cola. She discusses how she founded her own agency, helping brands effectively use music in advertising.

Lilah Obregon-Wilson talks about her Latin American roots and how she got into music supervision, starting with opening an iconic music venue in Brooklyn before moving into advertising and film. She shares how her culture influences shape her work and passion for music.

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The Latin x Ads Podcast features music supervisors Lilah Obregon-Wilson (Disco Cha Cha, USA) and Sam Parvin (Parvin Music, Mexico) as they discuss their experiences in the industry. This podcast delves into the intersection of music, branding, and advertising, particularly in the Latin American market.

Lilah shares her journey into music supervision, including her early work with Coca-Cola and Spotify, and reflects on how the digital space has influenced creativity in Hollywood. Sam, who runs a music agency, provides insights into the role of a music supervisor and the challenges of pairing music with brands.

The conversation explores both the business and creative aspects of music in advertising, offering valuable perspectives on how brands use music effectively in campaigns.

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🔥 Ultimate Sync Access | The Sound of Influence: Music, Media, and Culture | Episode 5: Mental Health, Cancel Culture & the Future of Music | Featuring: Everton Lewis Jr. & Matthew Evertsen

The music industry is evolving at a rapid pace, but with that evolution comesnew pressures, challenges, and cultural shifts that impact artists, supervisors, and executives alike. From themental health toll of the industry grind to navigatingcancel culture and shifting audience expectations, today’s music landscape is more complex than ever.

In this episode,Everton Lewis Jr. and Matthew Evertsen explore the intersection ofmental health, industry culture, and the future of music, diving into:

🔥 Themental health challenges of working in music supervision, sync, and entertainment
🔥 Howcancel culture is reshaping artist careers and industry decision-making
🔥 Thepressure of online scrutiny and how it affects creative professionals
🔥 The evolving role ofmusic supervisors, brands, and labels in today’s cultural climate
🔥 Howartists and professionals can protect their well-being while staying relevant

The conversation doesn’t hold back—it’s anunfiltered look at the realities of the modern music industry and what the future holds for creatives, executives, and decision-makers.

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🔥 Ultimate Sync Access | The Sound of Influence: Music, Media, and Culture | Episode 4: The Music Supervision Hustle

Featuring: Everton Lewis Jr. & Matthew Evertsen

Music supervision isn’t just about picking the perfect track—it’s abouthustling, adapting, and staying ahead in an ever-changing industry. From working across multiple time zones to handling last-minute sync clearances, thegrind behind the scenes is real.

In this episode,Everton Lewis Jr. and Matthew Evertsen break down therealities of the music supervision hustle, including:

🔥 Thefast-paced world of sync—why timing, responsiveness, and relationships matter
🔥 How top music supervisorsjuggle global projects, deadlines & high-pressure deals
🔥 The challenges offreelancing vs. in-house supervision andnavigating industry slowdowns
🔥 Why networking, adaptability & business strategy arekey to longevity in music supervision
🔥 The behind-the-scenes work thatmakes or breaks a placement

Whether you’re amusic supervisor, sync agent, artist, or industry pro, this episode gives you araw, unfiltered look at the work, the pressure, and the strategies that drive success in sync licensing.

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Here’s a sneak peek from the debut episode ofThe Ultimate Sync Sessions podcast, featuring special guests Everton Lewis Jr., Music Supervisor at Wracket Music Supervision Inc. (Canada), and Matthew Evertsen, Music Supervisor at Ronin (New York).

In this exclusive episode, Everton and Matthew share their journeys in the music supervision industry, offering a unique perspective on how music shapes media and culture. They dive into their creative processes, the challenges they face, and how they bring music to life in some of today’s most impactful projects.

Want to hear the full episode? Head over to UltimateSyncAccess.com to catch the complete conversation and discover how music truly influences the world around us!

🔥 Ultimate Sync Access | The Sound of Influence: Music, Media, and CultureEpisode 3: Why Apple Ads Are Next-Level GeniusFeaturing: Everton Lewis Jr.

Apple doesn’t just create ads—they define culture. Their ability to pair the perfect song with the perfect moment has made their commercials some of the most recognizable and impactful in the world. But what really happens behind the scenes?

In this episode,Everton Lewis Jr. provides an in-depth look atApple's meticulous music selection process, revealing how he secured them as a client and the comprehensive steps involved in music licensing for one of the world’s most influential brands.

🔥 The step-by-step process of securing music for Apple🔥 How Apple's music choices influence global culture🔥 Why their sync strategy is unparalleled in advertising🔥 What artists, brands, and music professionals can learn from Apple’s creative approach

Apple’s commitment to music is second to none, but what truly sets them apart? Find out in this episode.

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🔥 Ultimate Sync Access | The Sound of Influence: Music, Media, and Culture

Episode 2: Behind the Sync – Eli Roth’sThanksgiving & Victoria’s Secret

Featuring: Everton Lewis Jr. & Matthew Evertsen

Episode 2 ofUltimate Sync Access takes you insidetwo high-profile sync projects that showcase theart of music supervision at the highest level—Eli Roth’s horror filmThanksgiving and theiconic Victoria’s Secret campaigns.

🔥Everton Lewis Jr. shares his experience working onEli Roth’sThanksgiving, curating music that complements the film’svintage aesthetic while collaborating closely with the director to achieve theperfect sonic atmosphere. From selectingera-specific tracks to ensuringseamless rights clearance, this project exemplifies thecreative precision required infilm sync.

🔥Matthew Evertsen reflects on his time working withVictoria’s Secret, providing insight intomusic branding for global campaigns, artist discovery, and the lasting impact of music in high-profile fashion productions. With placements featuring artists likeCharlie XCX, Banks, and Dev Hynes, Matthew explores howbrand partnerships can amplify an artist’s career trajectory.

✔️ Thecreative process behind selecting and licensing music for major projects
✔️ Howfilm and advertising placements shape artist careers
✔️ Thestrategic role of music supervision in building a brand’s sonic identity
✔️ The evolution ofsync in film, TV, and advertising

Thisin-depth conversation is designed formusic supervisors, sync agents, labels, publishers, and creatives who want aninside look at top-tier sync execution and industry trends.

🎧Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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🔥 Ultimate Sync Access | The Sound of Influence: Music, Media, and Culture

Episode 1: East Coast Vibes – The Journey to Music Supervision

Featuring: Everton Lewis Jr. & Matthew Evertsen

Music supervision and sync licensing are more than just industry buzzwords—they are thekey drivers behind the sound of film, TV, advertising, and brand storytelling. But what does it take to succeed in this world?

In this episode,Everton Lewis Jr. and Matthew Evertsen share their journeys intomusic supervision, sync licensing, and creative direction, offeringinsider insights on navigating this fast-moving industry.

🔥Everton Lewis Jr. – Award-winning music supervisor, former Head of Music atVICE Canada, and board member of theGuild of Music Supervisors Canada. With a career spanningmajor film, TV, and advertising projects, Everton shares his expertise inmusic placement, creative vision, and industry relationships.

🔥Matthew Evertsen – Founder ofRonin, a curation and creative management company specializing inmusic branding and sync licensing. With overtwo decades of industry experience, he has ledsenior creative direction for global brands acrossfashion, beauty, film, blockchain, cannabis, journalism, and hospitality.

✔️ Everton & Matthew’sprofessional journeys in sync and music supervision
✔️ Howrecord labels, publishers & sync agents can optimize theirsync placement strategies
✔️ The balance betweencreative and business considerations in sync licensing deals
✔️ Theevolving sync landscape and keytrends shaping the industry
✔️ How tomaximize revenue & exposure through strategic music placements

This isn’t abeginner’s guide—it’s an in-depth conversation forindustry professionals navigating thehigh-stakes world of sync licensing. Whether you’re alabel executive, publisher, sync agent, or music supervisor, this episode deliversactionable insights to help you stay ahead.

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Episode 02: Behind The Sync: From Heartland to Murdoch Mysteries

Music Supervisor Kyle Merkley, owner of Songchopper, shares insights into selecting and licensing music for hit TV shows. From securing legendary tracks for The Lake to orchestrating a full musical episode of Murdoch Mysteries, he reveals the creative and logistical challenges of his work. Kyle also discusses cultural authenticity in The Office Movers and the passionate fan-driven soundtrack of Wynonna Earp.

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Episode 01: From Bands to Big Syncs

In this episode, Kyle Merkley, Music Supervisor and owner of Songchopper, shares his journey from playing in bands to shaping iconic film and TV soundtracks. He reflects on his early days at SOCAN, working on Heartland and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and the magic behind finding the perfect sync.

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Sync Success: The Real Playbook

Kyle Merkley, owner of Songchopper, takes us inside the world of music supervision, licensing, and soundtrack creation. From landing iconic tracks to crafting unforgettable moments in TV and film, this is the real playbook on the magic and strategy behind successful sync deals.

Across the series, Kyle shares his journey from playing in bands to shaping film and TV soundtracks, reflecting on projects like Heartland and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. He takes us behind the scenes of TV music, revealing the challenges of securing legendary tracks for The Lake, orchestrating a full musical episode of Murdoch Mysteries, and ensuring cultural authenticity in The Office Movers.

He also dives into the art of the perfect music pitch, offering insights on standing out in the competitive sync industry, building the right networks, and launching his own company. Finally, Kyle sheds light on the real pressures of music supervision, from managing tight deadlines and clearance challenges to staying organised and thriving in an ever-evolving industry.

This is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to master the art of sync.

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Episode 07: The Future of Music in Ads – What’sNext?

This episode explores the future of music in branding, advertising, and storytelling, particularly with the rise of AI. The discussion highlights a growing divide between high-budget artist partnerships and cheap, AI-generated or stock music.

Music supervisors emphasise the need to advocate for fair pay, protect creative rights, and ensure that brands value music properly. The conversation also touches on industry shifts due to digitalisation, union challenges, and the impact of streaming on musicians' earnings.

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Episode 06: Music, Activism & The Evolution of Supervision

Music Supervisor, Lilah discusses her career in film and advertising, industry challenges, and the role of music in storytelling. She highlights her work on Sleepwalk with Me and her passion for immigrant-focused documentaries.

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Episode 05: Landing Coca-Cola – When Preparation Meets Opportunity

In this episode, Sam Parvin reflects on her first music supervision project with Coca-Cola, which involved a partnership with Spotify. She was tasked with launching "52 Songs of Happiness," a campaign featuring independent musicians worldwide. The goal was to curate songs about happiness, aligning with Coca-Cola’s brand, and launch one song each week on Spotify. The campaign was part of a larger effort to help Spotify expand globally.

Sam discusses the success of the campaign, noting that while some artists benefited from exposure and revenue, the project also contributed to Coca-Cola’s strategy of acquiring music assets.

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Episode 4: Wait… I’m a Music Supervisor!

In this episode, the discussion explores the intersection of music and advertising. Music supervisor Sam Parvin reflects on her career journey, from working in a recording studio to unknowingly stepping into the role of a music supervisor—only realising it when someone pointed it out to her.

Sam shares key insights into the music business, including negotiating rights, structuring deals, and selecting the perfect music for advertising. She highlights the importance of integrating authentic music—rather than generic jingles—into adverts and explains how music supervisors play a crucial role in bringing this vision to life.

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Episode 03: Brooklyn Nights at Lucky Cat

In this episode Lilah shares her journey of opening and later selling a bar, reflecting on the entrepreneurial spirit that runs in their family. She discusses the vibrant business scene in Williamsburg, where connections and resource-sharing made ventures affordable.

Lilah also touches on the challenges of running a business, including licensing, navigating costs, and how the landscape has changed, making it much harder to start similar ventures today. The episode highlights the sense of community, resilience, and adaptation required to succeed in business.

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Episode 5: Unlocking Sync: The Hidden Challenges Behind Music Supervision

Music Supervisor Julian Drucker shares an inside look into the realities of music supervision today — from navigating complex rights clearances and handling estates, to the risks and rewards of catalogue acquisitions by private equity firms. He reflects on the growing responsibilities in sync, the importance of genuine industry relationships, and what it takes to build a resilient career in the evolving music and entertainment landscape.

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Episode 4: Sync, AI and the Future: How Music Supervision is Evolving

Music Supervisor Julian Drucker, explores the evolving role of AI in music supervision, sharing insights on its opportunities and risks for the sync industry. He also discusses licensing challenges, trends in sync music (including the use of vintage tracks), complexities around public domain music, and the growing impact of sample sources like Splice.

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Episode 03: Navigating Music Supervision Post-Hollywood Shutdown

Music Supervisor Julian Drucker, shares insights into navigating the post-strike Hollywood landscape, building a career in music supervision, balancing freelance life, and the art of pitching the perfect track. From achieving award recognition for projects like Purple Beats to advocating for diverse representation in sync placements, this conversation dives deep into the challenges and rewards of life in the sync world.

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Episode 02: Breaking into the Sync Scene: Music Supervision Uncovered

In this episode, music supervisor Julian Drucker shares how he transitioned from internships to leading major projects like The Handmaid’s Tale, Love Island USA, and Shrill. He discusses boosting indie artists' careers through sync placements, the realities of juggling multiple projects, lessons learned from top supervisors, and advice for breaking into today’s competitive sync world.

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THE SOUND BEHIND THE SCREEN: A JOURNEY INTO MUSIC SUPERVISION WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR JULIAN DRUCKER

In Season 4 of The Ultimate Sync Sessions Podcast, host Amelia McCloskey returns with a brand-new series, delving deeper into the world where music and screen collide. This season, she is joined by acclaimed Music Supervisor Julian Drucker, whose work spans indie films, major television series, and award-winning productions. Together, they explore the pivotal role of music supervision — from sourcing the perfect track to navigating the complexities of licensing, working with directors, and shaping the emotional landscape of a story.

This series offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how music transforms visual media, the creative journeys behind iconic soundtracks, and the evolving opportunities for artists in film, TV, and gaming. Whether you’re an aspiring music supervisor, a company, a creative, a sync professional, or simply passionate about the sync industry, this podcast delivers invaluable insights and inspiration from those at the heart of it all.

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Ultimate Sync Access | The Sound Behind the Screen: A Journey into Music Supervision

Episode 01: From Centre Stage to Behind the Scenes: Journey into Music Supervision

In this episode, music supervisor Julian Drucker talks abouthis journey from a childhood surrounded by music to crafting soundtracks for major TV and film projects. He shares his path from studying musical theatre at Yale to supervising acclaimed shows like For All Mankind and The Handmaid’s Tale.

Julian offers insights into working with indie artists, managing sync budgets, and breaking into the competitive world of music supervision, while reflecting on his early inspirations and the creative process behind some of today’s most celebrated productions.

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Jenn shares the intricate journey behind music supervising Uncharted, the Alicia Keys-backed documentary. From managing real-time songwriting camps and using artist-created music as score, to negotiating rights with major labels, this episode is a deep dive into storytelling, activism, and collaboration at its most intense.

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A raw and reflective discussion on navigating your first big film gig, overcoming self-doubt, and confronting toxicity on set. Leyla and Jenn open up about feeling like imposters, working in male-heavy teams, and the importance of standing your ground and leaning on your community.

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Mike recounts his unconventional path into music supervision, from dreaming of being a rock star to discovering a career that merges creativity, sound, and strategy. He reveals how his deep musical knowledge and love for discovery led him to establish Droga5’s music department, transforming how the agency approaches sound in storytelling.

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In this season 7 of Ultimate Sync Sessions, Amelia McCloskey sits down with Mike Ladman, Music Supervisor at Droga5, to explore his creative journey from record store clerk and DJ (“Puppy Hiccups”) to leading one of advertising’s most acclaimed music teams. Mike shares insights into building a music department from scratch, curating award-winning campaigns for brands like Under Armour, Google, Meta, and Hennessy, and balancing creativity with the demands of brand storytelling.

He opens up about the challenges of supervision, the art of collaboration, what makes a perfect sync moment, and the value of intuition, persistence, and passion in the fast-evolving world of music and advertising.

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Episode 05: How to Pitch Music that Gets Heard

Practical guidance for creators: both Jennifer Noya and Kyla O’Donovan explain what makes a pitch stand out, concise emails, accurate metadata, downloadable WAV/MP3s, and knowing the brief/budget. They share dos and don’ts on follow-ups, how to build trust with supervisors, and why patience and organisation pay off in the long run.

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Episode 04: The Impact of Hollywood Strikes

Jenn and Kyla discuss wider industry turbulence including strike knock-on effects and shrinking mid-budget work and what that means for freelancers and artists. They also celebrate the wins: the joy of securing first syncs for indie musicians (Kyla describes giving newcomers key placements) and Jennifer talks about navigating changing budgets and formats while helping artists access long-term royalties.

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Episode 03: From Indie Bands to London Syncs

A deep dive into early career work: Jennifer discusses managing indie rock bands in Venezuela, grassroots touring and staging festivals, and how that hands-on experience translated into licensing and clearance skills. Kyla reflects on maintaining creative networks and how different markets (local scenes vs major hubs like London or Vancouver) shape a supervisor’s approach to pitches and placements.

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Episode 02: The Hard Truths of Sync

This episode digs into the practical side of freelancing: managing budgets, handling creative differences, and making difficult calls to protect a production. Both Jennifer and Kyla share how mentorship helped them, why diplomacy matters when negotiating with producers, and tips for staying resilient when workloads spike or dry up.

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Episode 01: From Dental Assistant to Music Supervisor

In the opener, hosts and guests trace their routes into music supervision. Jennifer Noya describes her Latin roots in Venezuela and how early grassroots music work led her into rights and supervision after moving to the UK. Kyla O’Donovan recalls a performance and theatre background, a non-music career detour, then returning to study and pursue supervision. Together they compare influences, early challenges and the serendipitous moments that brought them into sync.

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Season 6 of the Ultimate Sync Sessions Podcast explores the fast-changing world of music supervision and sync licensing. Hosted by Amelia McCloskey, this season features candid conversations with Jennifer Noya (Latin-born, UK-based Music Rights Consultant & Music Supervisor) and Kyla O’Donovan (Director, Head of Sync & Music Supervisor at JTN Music Canada and founder of All T’Hat Music in Vancouver, Canada). Together with other industry guests, they share practical insights into freelancing, rights and clearances, creative collaboration, and how artists can get heard, offering listeners a global view of the people shaping music for film, TV, streaming and advertising.

Jenn has worked on high-profile UK productions, including The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple TV+), Dead in the Water (Prime), The Family Plan (AppleTV+), and This England (Sky Atlantic). During a bit more than a decade at ITV, Jenn served as Senior Music Manager for Non-Scripted Productions and contributed to various entertainment shows such as Dancing on Ice, Billie Eilish: Up Close, V Festival 2020, Comedians Giving Lectures, and 24 Hours in A&E, among others.

A few of Kyla’s music supervision credits include the feature film on Apple TV "Re: Uniting", The National Film Board of Canada’s "Anything for Fame". Netflix’s gem of a series "Firefly Lane”, where she did music clearance, the unscripted series "Farming for Love" on CTV, a short film entitled “Youth Is Wasted on The Young”. As well as a fair share of feel-good TV movies and independent short films.

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Episode 06: Behind the Scenes of Global Campaigns

The series closes with a look at high-profile campaigns, where music supervision plays a strategic role in creative direction. Dave shares insights into working with directors, designers, and brand teams to ensure the soundtrack complements and elevates the visual and narrative goals. He also reflects on the art of collaboration and the trust required to bring bold creative visions to life.

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Episode 05: Curating Burberry’s Runway Sound

Dave discusses the unique demands of working in fashion, from curating catwalk playlists to creating immersive brand events. He explores how music can become a signature for a luxury label, influencing perception, enhancing storytelling, and connecting emotionally with audiences in ways that visuals alone cannot achieve.

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Episode 04: Finding the Sound for the Brand

This episode charts Dave’s shift from running events to specialising in music supervision. He explains the creative process of selecting music that captures a brand’s identity and the importance of understanding both artistic and commercial needs. It’s a deep dive into the precision, creativity, and cultural sensitivity required to get it right.

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This episode dives into the muddy waters of music licensing around loops, samples, and Splice packs. Amelia, Jenn and Leyla unpack common misconceptions, explore the art of negotiation for tight budgets, and share practical wisdom onsecuring high-quality tracks without compromising relationships or rights.

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Episode 03: Rebuilding Icons: London’s Live Music Revival

Dave takes us behind the scenes of relaunching iconic London venues, revealing how careful curation of artists, strategic marketing, and a deep understanding of cultural trends transformed struggling spaces into must-visit destinations. He reflects on the challenges of balancing creative vision with commercial goals in the live entertainment business.

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Episode 02: From XFM to International Brands

From the fast-paced environment of XFM’s PR department to rubbing shoulders with cultural influencers, Dave recounts how early roles helped him hone his communication skills and build a network that would prove invaluable. He shares how persistence, creative thinking, and a knack for connecting with the right people turned small wins into career-defining opportunities.

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Episode 01: Hair Metal to High Fashion

Dave opens up about his teenage passion for music and the formative years spent in bands, playing small venues, and chasing record deals that never came. He shares the lessons learned from the “toilet circuit” and explains how these early experiences – though far from glamorous – laid the foundations for a future in the competitive world of music supervision.

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In this podcast, Dave Chase traces his path from the Camden gig circuit to the forefront of music supervision for luxury brands, fashion houses, and global campaigns. Across the episodes, he reveals how early experiences in bands, PR, and venue launches honed the skills and relationships that now drive his creative work.

With a mix of behind-the-scenes stories, professional insights, and practical lessons, the series offers a masterclass in turning a love for music into a career that shapes the sound of some of the world’s most influential cultural moments.

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This episode tackles the high-stakes world of sync for live shows and fast-turnaround productions. Jenn and Leyla share wild stories, from last-minute clearances and artist mishaps to educating filmmakers about music licensing. It's an honest, sometimes hilarious look at the chaos and complexity behind the scenes of sync.

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In this dynamic premiere, Amelia McCloskey dives into the origin stories of powerhouse music supervisors Jenn Smith and Leyla Flores. From Craigslist gigs and American Idol to music-filled childhoods and launching companies from scratch, the episode explores how passion and persistence shaped their journeys in the sync industry.

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This is Season 8 of Ultimate Sync Sessions. Host Amelia McCloskey sits down with two powerhouse music supervisors, Leyla Flores (Loud Music Brokers, Mexico) and Jenn Smith (Rat Dance Party, USA), for a deep dive into the realities of sync licensing and creative supervision across film, TV, and live shows.

From Jenn’s journey from theatre to American Idol, to Leyla’s rise from graphic design into the Latin sync market, the conversation touches on personal pivots, licensing nightmares, imposter syndrome, and navigating male-dominated rooms.

Packed with real stories, laughs, lessons, and bold truths, this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to break into the world of sync — or survive it.

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In a reflective finale, Mike shares career-defining lessons and timeless advice for aspiring supervisors. He discusses integrity in creative choices, lifelong learning, and why passion and good taste will always outlast trends. His mantra: “Forget the title, focus on the work.”

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Mike offers invaluable advice to artists, labels, and publishers on pitching music for advertising. From perfect metadata to personalised outreach and well-curated playlists, he reveals what grabs a supervisor’s attention and what guarantees a delete. Practical, honest, and full of insider wisdom.

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Diving deep into his portfolio, Mike discusses the creative and technical process behind iconic campaigns like Hennessy’s “Maurice Ashley”. He breaks down how originality, collaboration, and relentless experimentation shape award-winning work and why the best advertising music never sounds like an ad at all.

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Mike opens up about the realities behind success, late nights, relentless work, and the blurred lines between passion and burnout. He reflects on how his drive shaped his career and relationships, what fuels his motivation, and how true creatives never stop chasing the thrill of a perfect song–to–picture moment.

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Joshua Sutherland shares the realities behind high-pressure music supervision, from clearing a DJ Snake track with 18 rights holders to managing fast-moving NFL deadlines. He opens up about self-doubt, staying grounded, maintaining relationships, and what it takes to build a long-term career in sync.

Joshua also discusses his future goals, the growth of music supervision in sports, and the legacy he hopes to leave through his work, relationships, and taste in music.

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