
Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak host Soundtrack Your Life, a podcast about the film and TV soundtracks that shape pop culture. Each episode features a guest who shares personal stories about a soundtrack that's meaningful to them. Ranging from the iconic best selling soundtracks of all time to cult favorites, they cover them all. Discover hidden gems, behind-the-scenes stories, hot debates, and deep di... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 139 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicTV & FilmMusic Commentary | |||

Pop Culture Writer, Tamar Herman, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the blockbuster soundtrack to the Maggie Kang's 2025 film, K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025). As someone who has covered the K-Pop industry for years, Tamar is the perfect guest t... more
Scott Interrante of Big White Elephants and This is the Greatest Song I've Ever Heard in My Entire Life joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to the 2024 Luca Guadagnino film, Challengers. The film was scored by the team of Trent... more
Mometu President Bryan Louzil joins Nicole and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to Mike Judge's 1999 cult classic, Office Space. The soundtrack boasts needle drops from artists like Scarface, The Geto Boys, Slum Village, Canibus & Biz Markie, Ice C... more
Comedian and Filmmaker, Cameron Smith, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about the soundtrack to the 2007 Jake Kasdan film, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. While the film flopped at the box office, it has become a cult classic and star, John C... more
Musician Sean Griffin (The Ruffians) is our guest to ring in the holidays by talking about Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas on Soundtrack Your Life! Sean has just released the Christmas song, "I'm in Love for Christmas", so he's the perf... more
Author Eric Gee joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to Doug Liman's 1999 film, Go! From the B.T. score to the timeless earworm of Len's "Steal My Sunshine", to a new No Doubt song, Go! captures all the music that suburban kids ... more
Pop culture writer, and soon to be author, Rachel Brodsky (Time, LA Times, Stereogum, Rolling Stone, and more!) returns to Soundtrack Your Life to discuss the soundtrack to the 2009 Greg Mottolla film, Adventureland, with hosts Nicole Barlow and Ryan... more
Singer and Star of SIX on Broadway, Kelsie Watts, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to the 2017 Michael Gracey film, The Greatest Showman. The soundtrack spent 28 weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts, and the song "This is Me"... more
This is a really cool angle for a film and TV podcast. Great guests with great insights every episode!
Fun show where soundtracks take the spotlight. The reasons the guests have for the soundtracks theyâve picked varies greatly and keeps it interesting, and Ryan is always a well informed host.
Ryan is such an amazing and engaging host! He really highlights everything you would want to know about the music and he has amazing guests! The latest episode What about David Byrne was so fun and I canât wait to dive down the rabbit hole for more! Everyone needs this podcast in your life so you can find your soundtrack!
I love any reason to explore a movie in a new way and Soundtrack Your Life offers that. I listened to the Shrek episode and I really enjoyed how they broke down the first two movies. I completely agree with Ryan that Shrek is great!!
A celebration of pop culture and physical media, with hosts who are passionate and knowledgeable, facilitating an engaging conversation. Love how this show offers a snapshot of a prior era of media consumption while also examining current cultural moments, a really deep dive into iconic movies/music highlighting personal connections. Really great listen!
Interesting looks at the blend of music and movies. Highly recommended for both movie and music lovers!
Ryan and SYL is an awesome show! Every episode is like a trip down memory. The conversations are always engaging, intriguing, and fun! It's a rare combination to find in podcasts nowadays...Ryan does it!
The best compliment I can give ya is even when I donât like the movie or soundtrack, I still listen to hear ya break em down.
Awesome show.
I love this podcast. The conversation between Ryan and his guests always hit right on the connection between a good movie and a great soundtrack. A personal favorite of mine is Almost Famous. They cover everything I wanted to say on that soundtrack. Great show.
Soundtrack Your Life is a comprehensive soundtrack podcast that digs deep with interesting trivia about the music to your favourite movies. There's fun chat with guests, different perspectives and host Ryan really knows what he is talking about. A great, very worthwhile listen!
Great breakdown of film scores, soundtracks, restrospectives on film composers... you name it. I like it for the sheer amount of movie music trivia I always seem to get from each episode. Great stuff
Well, I am obsessed with the intro music to this show. And the concept in general!
Movies and music are my two favorite things and this show delivered on both. Great hosts that are not only passionate but also come across very clear. Would recommend to anyone that likes to listen to good conversation and learn some new things along the way!
I absolutely love this show! The hosting is great the premise is awesome and even if your not super into soundtracks Iâd still recommend it. The quality of this show is impeccable, and I love listening to the host. I even learned a lot! Would definitely recommend this show!
more movie recap than soundtrack insight. a lot of dull, amateurish blatherings.
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The discussions explore the soundtracks that have left an imprint on pop culture, featuring guests who share the personal significance of specific albums and songs. Topics encompass a wide range of films and TV shows, from iconic soundtracks that defined decades to cult classics and current releases. Noteworthy elements include the unique blend of humor, nostalgia, and music industry insights, as well as engaging stories that illuminate the connections between film narratives and their accompanying soundtracks. The show appeals to listeners interested in the intricate relationship between music and visual media, offering a fresh perspective on beloved films while celebrating the artistry behind soundtracks.
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Soundtrack Your Life launched 6 years ago and published 139 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Soundtrack Your Life include:
1. Bryan Louzil
2. Sean Griffin
3. Eric Gee
4. Rachel Brodsky
5. Kelsie Watts
6. Alan Katz
7. Kat Robichaud
8. Reeya Banerjee
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