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Settling the Score: a Movie Score Podcast

The Tarantino brothers
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Frankenstein
Michael Giacchino
Sinners
Guillermo Del Toro
Ryan Coogler
Ludwig Göransson
The Fantastic Four
Netflix
Alexandre Desplat
Halloween
Wedding Crashers
Saltburn
Delta Blues
Hans Zimmer
John Powell
Andor
Shogun
Wicked
Nosferatu

From the Tarantino brothers comes Settling the Score, a podcast about the music in the movies we love. Each episode, we’ll be exploring the songs, scenes, and sounds that make these films so memorable. Join us, and if you like what you hear follow us on Spotify and opt in for notifications on new drops. To get in touch and keep up with our score settling antics, you can find us on TikTok: https://... more

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Latest Episodes

In preparation for Disclosure Day the bros have been contacted by the US Army to decode the anomoly that is Jóhann Jóhannsson's epic score for the 2016 phenemenon Arrival.

Ev's score: 9.1 / Al's score: 8.8 / Ky's score: 9.0

Musical term: Multiphon... more

Episode new! Amaze, amaze, amaze!

The world needs a hermit in the woods as much as a settler on the microphone. The bros take a trip out west to delve into Bryce Dessner’s ethereal score for Train Dreams.

Settlers have a purpose. If you think that's some kind of blessing, it's not. It puts us Settlers at a huge life disadvantage. It means we have an obligation to breakdown Daniel Lopatin and Josh Safdie's Oscars Supreme.

Ev's score: 8.9 / Al's score:... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Stanley Miller
An accomplished dermatologist and Tolkien enthusiast
Episode: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Dr. Stanley Miller | Howard Shore
Charlie Dwayne
Friend of the hosts and participant in wedding events
Episode: Wedding Crashers | Rolfe Kent (feat. Chuck Duane)
Tom Modly
Author of 'Vectors', former under and acting secretary of the Navy, and host of 'Vector Songs' podcast.
Independent
Episode: Saving Private Ryan with Tom Modly | John Williams
Natalie Holt
An up-and-coming composer known for her work on Loki.
Marvel Studios
Episode: Loki | Natalie Holt
Rob Haus
Long time movie enthusiast and fan of How to Train Your Dragon
Episode: How to Train Your Dragon | John Powell

Hosts

Kai
Host of Settling the Score; affiliated with Settling the Score: a Movie Score Podcast
Alec
Co-host of Settling the Score; handles show discussions and scoring insights
Evan
Co-Host of Settling the Score; contributes to musical analysis and guest discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • The best movie score podcast

    These guys nail it! Can’t imagine talking about a score without listening to it. So worth listening on Spotify to hear the actual music woven into the episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joseph_Campbell
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the in-depth, music-forward discussions and the way music is woven into episode moments.
The show is seen as approachable for both casual movie fans and soundtrack enthusiasts.
Production quality and thoughtful examples are commonly highlighted positives.
Guests and hosts are perceived as knowledgeable and passionate about film scores.
Seasoned contributors and fresh perspectives balance insights with accessibility.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Dr. Stanley Miller | Howard Shore
Q: How does that scene make you feel?
Stan describes the lighting of the Beacon scene as breathtaking and better conveyed in the movie than in the book.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Dr. Stanley Miller | Howard Shore
Q: Stan, could you let the Settlers know sort of where your passion for the Tolkien series began?
Stan relates his passion to when he fell in love with the trilogy in high school and highlights the depth of Tolkien's world-building.
Wicked | John Powell
Q: What do you think is the reason for the existence of the movie adaptation of Wicked?
I think people have been asking for a theatrical adaptation of Wicked for two decades now, and it sort of feels incomplete to the story of The Wizard of Oz.

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A topics-forward show that centers on how music shapes cinema, with a clear focus on film scores, orchestration, and the creative process behind iconic soundtracks. Episodes often dissect how composers collaborate with directors, how specific scores influence mood and memory, and how marketing, performance, and culture intersect with film music. Noteworthy traits include deep, craft-oriented discussions that connect musical choices to on-screen storytelling, plus a steady interest in contemporary scoring and cross-genre collaborations. This emphasis on hands-on analysis and anecdotes from composers and filmmakers makes it a strong pick for listeners who want both technical insight and accessible conversation about movie music and its cultur... more

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