Podcasts are a great medium to learn new information, provide entertainment, and pass the time. There are thousands of podcasts out there covering all sorts of topics, including some very niche ones such as devoting an entire show to one director’s filmography or chicken recipes. On the Savage Content blog, most of our focus is on music, but we have explored the value of music within films many times. That’s why this blog is highlighting some awesome podcasts that cover either music in film, music only, or additionally the latest news in film and other forms of media, including a special one that comes with some exciting news from us. This list has something for almost every kind of music and film fan, so enjoy!
ComPOSERS: The Movie Score Podcast
If you’re looking for a casual discussion of film scores among three friends, ComPOSERS is a great podcast to check out. While many of their episodes focus on specific films and their scores, they also occasionally do special interest episodes like “The Most Overused Songs in Film”, “Canadian Bands You Should Listen To”, and an episode devoted to music in video games. Whether you’re interested in discussions for specific film scores or interested in general film scores discussions, this podcast has something for everyone. They have a very conversational style that takes a bit until they begin to focus on the music, but the chemistry between the three and their discussions about the movies are always interesting.
Score: The Podcast
Fans of the documentary SCORE can continue to get awesome film score discussions with the creators of the documentary. The podcast dives into the world of film composers and visual storytellers, often including an interview with a film composer. These interviews dive into the work done by the composer, inspirations, methods, and overall experiences. If you’re looking for a deeper look into what it’s like to be a film composer, Score is an absolute must-listen.
The Infinity Podcast
While a lot of the branding of this podcast is rooted in Marvel iconography, The Infinity Podcast covers a few pop culture media types including films but also TV shows. While they do cover Marvel projects, the podcast also devotes episodes to individual TV episodes, horror films, and the current state of filmmaking. It has a mix of everything, so if you’re only interested in one sort of topic, they have a lot of options to choose from.
Needle Drops Podcast
The hosts of this podcast combined their love of music and movies to create a show dedicated to the powerful use of needle drops in film. The podcast only has a handful of episodes to choose from as they’re a new podcast that started posting in 2024, but they seem to already have a great groove, and according to their fifth episode, they’ve already received 1,000 downloads. Good for them! The existing episodes focus on a lot of great needle drops in movies that have come out in 2023 including Barbie, Bottoms, and Anatomy of a Fall.
Savage Movie Nights Podcast
Surprise! Savage Content now has a podcast project you can listen to and enjoy. It’s been in the works for a bit, so we’re excited to finally share it with everyone. Savage Movie Nights Podcast talks about movies from the past, present, and future, circulating picks between the hosts. Each episode explores a film's production, plot, actors, BTS and curious facts. With three hosts from three different generations, all with unique perspectives to share, there’s always an interesting discussion to be had. Listen to Savage Movie Night Podcast, join the discussion, and find out which host you agree with each episode. From The Warriors to High School Musical, this podcast covers films all across decades and genres.
Horror Virgin Podcast
There are a lot of great horror podcasts out in the world, but Horror Virgin is one worth highlighting because of its unique setup. Each week, two of the hosts Paige and Mikey introduce their friend Todd, the “Horror Virgin” to a horror movie. From Ghostbusters to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the trio recaps, roasts, and rates movies that run from the truly terrifying to the hilariously bad. Whether you’re a horror fan or new to the genre, this podcast is accessible and fun to listen to.
The Chumpcast
If you’re looking for a podcast that is more of a general overview of media news from film reviews to trailers to TV and videogames, then The Chumpcast is great for keeping up with current film discourse. Many episodes do not cover only one film, but many pieces of media in a news style and discussion format. If you’re looking for a podcast that will feel like you’re listening to a discussion among friends over the standard storytelling script format, The Chumpcast is worth checking out.
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Song Vs. Song Podcast
While Song Vs. Song tends to focus primarily on music comparing two songs that came out around the same time, the podcast does occasionally release bonus episodes devoted to movies that have a heavy musical presence such as The Muppets Movie or Dear Evan Hanson. You’ll also find some episodes that compare two theme songs from iconic movies. They also have a YouTube channel featuring many different themed playlists including dives into why certain records failed, often ending an artist’s career. You can find videos like that and more here: Todd in the Shadows - YouTube
For those who want a deep dive of a specific actor, musician, or filmmaker...
Keanu Reeves fans should definitely put Can’t Get Enough of Keanu in their podcast rotation. The podcast dedicates each episode to a different film that Keanu Reeves is in. From John Wick to the Matrix to Toy Story 4, this podcast covers it all.
Fans of David Lynch or people who have always been curious about his work, rejoice! There is a new podcast devoted to Lynch’s work called Lynchpins. The goal is to not only discuss Lynch films but also make the films more accessible by having in-depth discussions about each of his films.
Dolly Parton’s America tells the story of Dolly along with the meanings or origins of her songs.
Eat, Pray, Britney is a podcast that discusses all things Britney Spears from her music, her conservatorship, her book, and any recent developments in her story.
These are 8 podcasts that are worth giving a listen if you love the discussion of film and music, and when they intersect! There are so many podcasts out in the world, and more are created every day, so we’d love to hear what some of your favorite movies and music podcasts are. We hope you’ll consider checking out our new podcast and sharing it if you enjoy the episode. Thanks as always for reading, and here are the links to our podcast Savage Movie Nights Podcast one more time.
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