
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 | 142 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmMusic CommentaryMusic | |||

Candice Lim, former host of Slate's ICYMI, former producer of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, and total pop colture savant, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about the soundtrack to the 2004 Adamson, Asbury, and Vernon directed film, Shrek 2.
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Tom Schraeder is a songwriter and composer and he scored the 2025 Brian Bertino film, Vicious,. He talks to N... more
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Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak break down the 2026 Oscars Best Original Song category. It looks like Hun... more
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
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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 theyāve 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 canāt 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!
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A conversation-driven show that centers on film and TV soundtracks, featuring guests who share personal connections to specific soundtracks and the stories behind them. Episodes mix deep dives into iconic scores and needle-drops with industry anecdotes, cultural context, and curated music histories, often spotlighting overlooked gems and cutting-edge soundtrack conversations. The format benefits listeners who crave intimate guest perspectives, cross-genre insights, and lively banter between two hosts who bring a nuanced understanding of music, film, and pop culture. The show stands out for its blend of nostalgia, expert analysis, and access to a diverse lineup of musicians, writers, and industry insiders, offering both entertainment and beh... more
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Soundtrack Your Life launched 6 years ago and published 142 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. Tom Schraeder
2. Tamar Herman
3. Scott Interrante
4. Bryan Louzil
5. Sean Griffin
6. Eric Gee
7. Rachel Brodsky
8. Kelsie Watts
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