Is this your podcast?
Sign up to track ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more
Jon & Andy
Settling the Score
Join Jon and Andy as they explore the world of film music, one score at a time. Each episode is an in-depth discussion of a classic film score: what makes it tick, how it serves the movie, and whether it's, you know, any good. It's a freewheeling, opinionated conversation with an analytical bent, richly illustrated with musical examples. No expertise required. The series began by tackling “100 Years of Film Scores," the AFI's list of (purportedly) the 25 greatest scores in American cinema history, and now draws from a broad range of distinguished scores old and new. Jonathan Dinerstein...
Listen now
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 331 ratings
Just what I was looking for
I was hoping to find a podcast that explored “the great film scores” with insight and musical knowledge, and this show is fantastic! Also, Jon & Andy are wonderful hosts, presenting thoughtful analysis, with just the right amount of humor (and even some occasional silliness). I am so happy I...Read full review »
Skeptical Moe via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/19/24
The Best!
Not only my favorite film score podcast, but also my favorite podcast ever. I only have two complaints: I wish the episodes would come out a little faster (because I enjoy them so much), and I’d also like to know a bit more about Jon and Andy as people, but these are very minor complaints.
screenwright via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/11/24
Movie Music Lovers Rejoice
The latest drop…Empire Strikes Back…apex. I love the scholarly, effusive, and deeply felt comments. If the love of soundtracks is your “thing” this is the best of the best.
H2Oman Runner via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/05/24
Recent Episodes
Published 10/03/24
“I love this score.” “I know.” Jon and Andy search their feelings about John Williams’ score for the 1980 hit sci-fi fantasy sequel The Empire Strikes Back. How important has this score been to our hosts? How does its mastery show itself on different scales? And, what are the odds of successfully...
Published 10/03/24
Jon and Andy go straight down the line through Miklós Rózsa's score for the 1944 film noir classic Double Indemnity. Which elements of this music sound like noir, and which don’t? Why do we enjoy stories about bad people? And, where’s a good spot in L.A. to sneak into if you want to hear some...
Published 06/11/24
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.