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Soundtracking with Edith Bowman

Edith Bowman
Music
Netflix
Music Composition
Film Music
Wicked
Music In Film
Film Scoring
28 Years Later
Mission Impossible: the Final Reckoning
Steve
World War II
Jazz
Sound Design
Timothée Chalamet
Soundtrack
Alexandre Desplat
Kate Winslet
Hans Zimmer
Vocal Coaching
Cynthia Erivo

In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the interview and used alongside clips from their films.

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Edith's website Soundtrac... more

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking marks the cinematic event of the year thus far, as Christopher Nolan joins us to discuss his latest masterpiece, The Odyssey. Boasting a stellar cast, Chris's retelling of Homer's classic poem has been selling out ci... more

Our latest guests on Soundtracking join us to chat about season 5 of comedy-drama Trying, which is streaming now on Apple TV. First up is star of the show, Rafe Spall, followed by Orla Gartland, who is the latest in a line of fantastic musicians to p... more

Our latest episode is a special double header on Enola Holmes 3, which is streaming now on Netflix. First up is friend of the show, Philip Barantini, who directed the film, before we hear from his regular composers Aaron May and David Ridley. Starrin... more

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are composers Isobel Waller-Bridge and Hania Rani, who joined Edith in conversation at a very special event organised by Dirty Soup Music, live at Soho House in London. A previous guest on the show, Isobel is respon... more

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Recent Guests

Rafe Spall
Actor in Trying
Apple TV/Trying
Episode: 616: Rafe Spall & Orla Gartland On The Music Of Trying
Orla Gartland
Musician, original song creator for Trying
Soundtracking / Trying
Episode: 616: Rafe Spall & Orla Gartland On The Music Of Trying
Aaron May
Composer, regular writing partner with David Ridley
Enola Holmes 3 (Film)
Episode: 615: Philip Barantini, Aaron May & David Ridley On The Music Of Enola Holmes 3
David Ridley
Composer, regular writing partner with Aaron May
Enola Holmes 3 (Film)
Episode: 615: Philip Barantini, Aaron May & David Ridley On The Music Of Enola Holmes 3
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Composer known for Emma, Phantom Of The Open, Wicked Little Letters
Composer
Episode: 614: Isobel Waller-Bridge & Hania Rani In Conversation (Live At Soho House)
Hania Rani
Composer known for Sentimental Value, Vita & Virginia, projects in contemporary classical and film music
Composer
Episode: 614: Isobel Waller-Bridge & Hania Rani In Conversation (Live At Soho House)
Jodie Foster
Aliced in Psychological Thriller A Private Life (Vie Privée)
Actor
Episode: 613: Jodie Foster Discuss A Private Life & Her Career
Andrew Stanton
Writer, director, Toy Story veteran
Pixar
Episode: 612: Andrew Stanton & Lindsey Collins On The Music Of Toy Story 5
Lindsey Collins
Producer on Toy Story 5
Pixar
Episode: 612: Andrew Stanton & Lindsey Collins On The Music Of Toy Story 5

Host

Edith Bowman
Host of Soundtracking with Edith Bowman; interviews directors, actors, producers and composers about music in film and television; uses musical clips in conversations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • I love this podcast

    I am obsessed with beautiful compositional scores in films so imagine my delight to discover this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spinxoadelaide
    Australia5 months ago
  • Infuriated by thoughtless spoiler

    I listened to the episode on 28 years later :The Bone Temple. Edith gave away a massive spoiler about the end of the film. It was obvious what and whom she was referring to. Totally spoiled it. Very disappointed 👎

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Picky Picky Lala
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Good Show!

    Good show, a lot of great research and good questions. Edith is a good interviewer but often gets in the way of the answers with hysterical laughter, often for seemingly no reason except for too much coffee perhaps. I could also do without the long intros prior to cutting to the guests, get on with it!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bcsquest
    United States7 months ago
  • Rebecca Miller-Mr Scorsese

    The absolute best documentary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MMCate0
    Australia7 months ago
  • Not enough about soundtracks

    What started out as a very interesting podcast about film and television soundtracks has shifted to more general star and director interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lacks coverage
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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The host is repeatedly commended for homework and thoughtful questions.
Audience enjoys the mix of technical insights with authentic storytelling and musical clips.
Some listeners wish for fewer long intros and more rapid progression to interviews.
Listeners praise deep-dive discussions into film scores and creative processes.
Fans appreciate the breadth of guests from composers to directors and actors.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#150
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#83
Belgium/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#166
Sweden/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#192
Finland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#212
Norway/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

612: Andrew Stanton & Lindsey Collins On The Music Of Toy Story 5
Q: What was the reality of getting to collaborate as director with Randy on this?
Stanton explains imposter syndrome and the balance between notes and direction, emphasizing how scenes are refined with cues that lock in the emotional arc, while leaving room for finales and visual adjustments as the animation progresses.
612: Andrew Stanton & Lindsey Collins On The Music Of Toy Story 5
Q: I want to talk about music if you don't mind.
Edith kicks off with a broad question about how music shapes Toy Story 5, prompting discussion about Randy Newman's continued influence, new collaborators, and how the score fits with evolving characters and tech in the new film.
611: Finneas O'Connell On The Music Of Beef 2, Bond & Barbie
Q: What do you remember about writing Bond and Barbie pieces?
Finneas explains the process, the dream of doing a James Bond theme, and how Barbara Broccoli's involvement opened doors; he describes the auditioning and collaboration with Hans Zimmer on Bond, and with Greta Gerwig on Barbie.
613: Jodie Foster Discuss A Private Life & Her Career
Q: What about the hypnotherapy? Did you research that?
She explains she did not deeply research hypnotherapy, but shares personal experiences with hypnosis for quitting smoking, illustrating a practical, real-world approach to altered states.
613: Jodie Foster Discuss A Private Life & Her Career
Q: Let's talk about this new film, A Private Life. I'm not going to try and do the French accent.
The conversation confirms the film's French setting and the patient, nuanced performance required, framing the project as a meaningful exploration of identity and relationships.

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What is Soundtracking about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly deep-dive into how music shapes cinema and television, with a focus on film scores, needle-drops, and the partnership between directors, composers, and performers. Across episodes, listeners hear creators discuss how scores anchor storytelling, how songs are chosen to lift scenes, and how live performances or behind-the-scenes recording shape a project's emotional arc. The show often features high-profile composers and directors, plus insightful conversations that blend technical craft with personal storytelling, sometimes including on-set anecdotes and behind-the-scenes notes. A standout is the seamless integration of audio clips and music into interviews, giving listeners both technical context and vivid mood. Potential listeners... more

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Recent guests on Soundtracking include:

1. Rafe Spall
2. Orla Gartland
3. Aaron May
4. David Ridley
5. Isobel Waller-Bridge
6. Hania Rani
7. Jodie Foster
8. Andrew Stanton

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