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Film Buds Episode 294: Mean Girls + The Color Purple

I've been gone a long time... I know. But for now, enjoy one of our most recent Film Buds Podcast episodes! And please make sure to rate, review and subscribe! For Episode 294, Elle is back to help me start some teen drama with Mean Girls (2024) then fight for respect in The Color Purple (2023) plus we also talk the new Wicked trailer, Grace and Frankie, Spider-Man: The MCU Trilogy, The Twilight Saga, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Yesterday, Rango, Soul, Miller's Girl, To Die For, Bob Marley: One Love, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Ready Player One, Wanderlust, The Hunger Games Franchise, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.0:00 - Intro: The Cross-Country Road-Trip6:18 - Review: Mean Girls (2024)16:47 - Review: The Color Purple (2023)26:24 - News: Wicked Trailer30:31 - Picks of the Week: Grace and Frankie, Spider-Man: The MCU Trilogy, The Twilight Saga, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Yesterday, Rango, Soul, Miller's Girl, To Die For, Bob Marley: One Love, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Ready Player One, Wanderlust, The Hunger Games Franchise, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame36:07 - Outro: Get 70+ Bonus Shows @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.comSubscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact

07-06
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Episode 61: Composer Tim Wynn (Marvel's Midnight Suns, Supernatural, Freaks, Total War: Warhammer III, Madden NFL 25, XCOM 2, Total War: Attila, The Simpsons Game)

Esteemed composer Tim Wynn joins me to talk about his diverse work such as Marvel's Midnight Suns, Supernatural, Freaks, Total War: Warhammer III, Madden NFL 25, XCOM 2, Total War: Attila, and The Simpsons Game.0:00 - Intro0:32 - Interview20:00 - OutroContact & Follow The Buds!Email: The MusicBudsPodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @TheMusicBudsTwitter: @TheMusicBudsInstagram: @TheMusicBudsWebsite: TheMusicBuds.comThe Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com

01-28
20:26

Episode 60: Composer Keegan DeWitt (Kevin Can F**k Himself, A Teacher, Her Smell, All the Bright Places, The OA, Gemini, The Incredible Jessica James, Bombshell, The Last Thing Mary Saw, The Hero, Queen of Earth)

Renowned composer Keegan DeWitt joins Henry to chat about his diverse work in film and television such as Kevin Can F**k Himself, A Teacher, All the Bright Places, The OA, Her Smell, Gemini, The Incredible Jessica James, Bombshell, Queen of Earth, and much more. Thanks again to Keegan for taking the time!0:00 - Intro0:41 - Interview25:01 - OutroContact & Follow The Buds!Email: The MusicBudsPodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @TheMusicBudsTwitter: @TheMusicBudsInstagram: @TheMusicBudsWebsite: TheMusicBuds.comThe Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com

12-18
25:25

Episode 59: Composer Steve Mazzaro (Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Army of Thieves, Dune, The Rhythm Section, Wonder Woman 1984, Dunkirk, Chappie, The Lone Ranger, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Assassin's Creed 3)

Acclaimed composer Steve Mazzaro joins me to talk about his dreamlike start in music, his work on projects including Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Army of Thieves, The Rhythm Section, Dunkirk, plus his longtime collaboration with legendary composer Hans Zimmer. Thanks again to Steve for taking the time, it was an honor!0:00 - Intro0:53 - Interview25:28 - OutroContact & Follow The Buds!Email: The MusicBudsPodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @TheMusicBudsTwitter: @TheMusicBudsInstagram: @TheMusicBudsWebsite: TheMusicBuds.comThe Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com

11-29
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Episode 58: Composer Inon Zur (Fallout 76, Syberia: The World Before, Fallout 4, Dragon Age 2, The Elder Scrolls Blades, Fallout 3, Prince of Persia)

The Music Buds Podcast is back! After about a year of busy life, I've finally been able to snag some great new guests and will hopefully get back to a somewhat consistent release schedule from now on. This time around, Emmy-winning composer Inon Zur joins me to talk about his acclaimed work on the Fallout video game franchise, his upcoming concert, and much more! Enjoy :)0:00 - Intro1:27 - Interview18:30 - OutroContact & Follow The Buds!Email: The MusicBudsPodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @TheMusicBudsTwitter: @TheMusicBudsInstagram: @TheMusicBudsWebsite: TheMusicBuds.comThe Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com

11-18
19:04

Episode 57: Dec. 15, 2020 - Composer Aaron Zigman (The Notebook, Sex and the City, Wakefield, Escape from Planet Earth, The Proposal, The Other Woman, I Saw the Light)

In wake of my busy military life over this past year, I have unfortunately not been able to do any new Music Buds interviews since August 2021. But now that I am finally getting settled in, I hope to start up again soon!In the meantime, here is a very extensive, long-lost interview I did with award-winning composer Aaron Zigman, known for a number of acclaimed projects including The Notebook, Sex and the City, Wakefield, Escape from Planet Earth, The Proposal, The Other Woman, and much more. He also has collaborated in various ways with artists such as Steely Dan, Phil Collins, Sting, Chicago, The Jets, Clive Davis, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Natalie Cole, Ray Charles, Sting, Phil Collins, Dionne Warwick, Bozz Skaggs, Tina Turner, Seal, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters, Huey Lewis, Patti LaBelle, Chicago, Natalie Cole and Christina Aguilera. This was originally recorded in December 2020. Please enjoy and stay tuned for future episodes! Thank you :)Website: TheMusicBuds.com

07-30
01:28:03

Episode 56: The Show Before I Leave For Boot Camp

See you in October-ish :)

08-13
01:14

Episode 55: Composer Stephanie Economou (Jupiter's Legacy, Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris, Mulan, Live by Night, The Equalizer 2)

Esteemed composer Stephanie Economou joins me to chat about starting in music, her work on Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy and Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris, plus doing additional music for composer--and longtime collaborator--Harry Gregson-Williams on Mulan (2020), Live by Night, and much more. Thanks again to Stephanie for taking the time, it was an honor! 0:00 - Intro1:05 - Interview: Stephanie Economou27:07 - Outro Follow The Music Buds:Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBudsWebsite: TheMusicBuds.comEmail: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @TheMusicBudsInstagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcastThe Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.comYou Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

08-06
27:46

Episode 54: Composer Osei Essed (Amend: The Fight for America, Jim: The James Foley Story, Tower)

Renowned composer Osei Essed joins me to chat about starting out in music and his work on fascinating documentaries such as Will Smith's Amend: The Fight for America, Tower, and Jim: The James Foley Story. Thanks again to Osei for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Interview: Osei Essed 20:52 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

07-30
21:33

Episode 53: Composer Gareth Coker (Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Halo Infinite, Ark II, Immortals Fenyx Rising)

Illustrious composer Gareth Coker joins me to chat about starting in music, his extensive work in video games including Halo Infinite, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Ori and the Blind Forest, Immortals Fenyx Rising, and Ark, plus the importance for him in understanding video games before making the music, his favorite composers, and much more. Thanks again to Gareth for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 2:45 - Interview: Gareth Coker 58:55 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

07-23
01:00:17

Episode 52: By George (Tyler Ford, Henry Moldenhauer, Chaandmon Croft)

The North Carolina-born rock band By George (Tyler Ford, Henry Moldenhauer, Chaandmon Croft) join me to chat about making their debut album "Mighty Mango," the exhilaration of their first shows and connecting with fans, producing music while in college, plus their upcoming concept album. Thanks again to By George for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Interview: By George 25:34 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

07-16
26:09

Episode 51: Dolly Daggerz (Tokyo Taboo)

Dolly Daggerz, the incredible lead singer for Tokyo Taboo, joins me to chat about the band's start, her iconic pole acrobatics on stage, deep-faking Donald Trump for their single "American Dream," and much more. Thanks again to Dolly for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Interview: Dolly Daggerz 22:52 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

07-09
23:51

Episode 50: Girli

The sensational pop singer-songwriter Girli joins me to chat about her beginnings in music and first inspirations, loving to reinvent herself, her new single "Dysmorphia" and fighting against body shaming, how the pandemic changed her life, upcoming concerts, and much more. Thanks again to Girli for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 2:17 - Interview: Girli 28:05 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com

07-02
29:03

Episode 49: Janine Shilstone (Vukovi)

Vukovi lead singer Janine Shilstone joins me to chat about the band's start, getting diagnosed with OCD and dealing with thought-action fusion, crafting their recent album 'Fall Better,' upcoming tours, loving sci-fi entertainment like Alien and Marvel, and much more. Thanks again to Janine for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Interview: Janine Shilstone 27:38 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com

06-25
28:11

Episode 48: Composer Adrian Corker (Tin Star: Liverpool)

Acclaimed composer Adrian Corker joins me to chat about his start in music, scoring Tin Star: Liverpool, Clean Break, Way of the Morris, and more. Thanks again to Adrian for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Interview: Adrian Corker 32:08 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

06-19
33:04

Episode 47: Bosque Brown / Mara Lee Miller (Pete's Dragon, Ain't Them Bodies Saints, The Old Man and the Gun)

Singer-songwriter Bosque Brown (a.k.a. Mara Lee Miller) joins me to chat about her start in music, getting songs featured in David Lowery's The Old Man and the Gun, Pete's Dragon, and Ain't Them Bodies Saints, how becoming a mother changed her music career, her upcoming EP, and much more. Thanks again to Mara for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Interview: Bosque Brown 19:16 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

06-11
20:10

Film Buds Episode 173: The Hurt Locker + M*A*S*H

Make sure to also check out my weekly movie review podcast, The Film Buds! We defuse homemade bombs in Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker and try to keep our sanity in Robert Altman's M*A*S*H plus we also discuss the struggles of critiquing war films and our favorites in the genre, Transformers, Aliens, Body Heat, Blood Simple, A Quiet Place Part II, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Sleepy Hollow, Spider-Man 2, Funny People, and Billy Madison. 0:00 - Intro: Paul's Script Completion / Henry's 3rd Spec Ops Fitness Test + New Theater Experience5:35 - Retro Review: The Hurt Locker (2008)25:16 - Retro Review: M*A*S*H (1970)41:05 - Mail: Critiquing War Films + Best of the Genre1:01:36 - Picks of the Week: Transformers, Aliens, Body Heat, Blood Simple, A Quiet Place Part II, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Sleepy Hollow, Spider-Man 2, Funny People, and Billy Madison1:12:39 - Outro Follow The Film Buds:Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBudsWebsite: TheFilmBuds.comBonus Shows: Thefilmbuds.bandcamp.comEmail: Thefilmbudspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @filmbudsLetterboxd: @HenryFahertyInstagram: @thefilmbudspodcastThe Music Buds: TheMusicBuds.com

06-07
01:14:51

Episode 46: The SoapGirls (Mille & Mie)

Mille and Mie, a.k.a. The SoapGirls, join me to chat about growing up in South Africa, the many troubles and trials of their early tours, producing over 200 livestream shows during the COVID-19 pandemic, what continues to inspire their music, their upcoming album, and much more. Thanks again to Mille and Mie for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Interview: The SoapGirls 37:50 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

06-04
38:43

Episode 45: Composer Maclaine Diemer (Guild Wars 2)

Renowned composer Maclaine Diemer joins me to chat about his start in music, scoring Guild Wars 2, the importance of art education, his favorite composers working today, and much more. Thanks again to Maclaine for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 1:55 - Interview: Maclaine Diemer 56:43 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

05-28
57:31

Episode 44: Composer Gabriel Hays (Secret Magic Control Agency, Disney's Star Darlings)

Esteemed composer Gabriel Hays joins me to chat about his work on Netflix's Secret Magic Control Agency and Disney's Star Darlings, his approach to tackling animation, plus his quarantine watchlist. Thanks again to Gabriel for taking the time, it was an honor!   0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Interview: Gabriel Hays 23:50 - Outro   Follow The Music Buds: Patreon: Patreon.com/TheBuds Website: TheMusicBuds.com Email: TheMusicBudsPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheMusicBuds Instagram: @TheMusicBudsPodcast The Film Buds: TheFilmBuds.com You Don't Need Anyone: YouDontNeedAnyone.com

05-21
24:54

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