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S13E5 Ep 5: The Future of Sports Sync
Joshua Sutherland shares the realities behind high-pressure music supervision, from clearing a DJ Snake track with 18 rights holders to managing fast-moving NFL deadlines. He opens up about…
S13E4 Ep 4: Inside NFL Music Supervision
Joshua Sutherland breaks down how music gets licensed for the NFL — from promo campaigns and Sunday Spotlight placements to fast-turnaround clearances and cultural moments. He shares what makes a…
S13E1 Ep 3: Euphoria to the NFL
Joshua Sutherland shares what he learned working across The Idol, Rap Sh!t, and Winning Time, and how those experiences prepared him for the fast-paced world of the NFL. From deep-diving into…
S13E1 Ep 2: How Joshua Sutherland Landed Euphoria
Joshua Sutherland shares how cold outreach, persistence, and a clear long-term vision led him from UnitedMasters to HBO. From moving to Los Angeles in just weeks to working on Euphoria Season 2, he…
S13E1 Ep 1: From Church Piano to the NFL with Joshua Sutherland
Joshua Sutherland shares how he went from playing piano in church to supervising music at the NFL, after stops at UnitedMasters and HBO working on Euphoria, Rap Sh!t, Winning Time, and The Idol. This…
S12E5 Ep 05: Lava Hong Beyond the Studio
In the final episode, Lava Hong reflects on her personality, passions and creative motivations beyond music supervision. She shares her love for journalling, meaningful relationships and artistic…
S12E4 Ep 04: The Sacrifices Behind the Career
Lava Hong opens up about the personal sacrifices behind building a career in the entertainment industry, from relocating across the world to managing intense workloads. She discusses work-life…
S12E3 Ep 03: What Makes a Great Trailer?
In this episode, Lava Hong breaks down the elements that make a powerful trailer. She explains why music, sound design and editing are critical to shaping emotion and storytelling in film marketing.…
S12E2 Ep 02: Inside the World of Trailer Music
Lava Hong takes listeners behind the scenes of working on major trailer campaigns at Trailer Park Group. She discusses the creative process behind trailer music, including the art of “trailerising”…
S12E1 Ep 01: From Shenzhen to Hollywood Sync
Lava Hong shares her journey from growing up in Shenzhen, China, to building a career in Hollywood’s trailer industry. She reflects on her musical upbringing, studying in the United States, and how…
S12 Trailer | Behind the Trailers – The Sync Journey
This is Season 12 of the Ultimate Sync Sessions Podcast: Behind the Trailers – The Sync Journey.Hosted by Amelia McCloskey, this series features music supervisor Lava Hong from Trailer Park Group,…
S11E4 Ep 04: Score vs Songs: The Choices Behind EA’s Soundtracks
This final episode explores how EA curates memorable and immersive soundtracks, from deciding when to licence commercial music versus hiring composers, to navigating complex clearances such as…
S11E3 Ep 03: How Songs Get Chosen for EA Games
In this conversation, Lori breaks down how creative vision leads every music decision at EA Games. She explains why there are no quotas for major or independent artists, how sound shapes player…
S11E2 Ep 02: How EA Clears Music for Global Games
This episode pulls back the curtain on the music clearance process, as Lori explains how songs are researched, negotiated, and approved for EA’s games. The discussion highlights common misconceptions…
S11E1 Ep 01: Who Licences the Sound of EA Games?
In this episode, Amelia McCloskey sits down with Lori Cromwell-Charron, Head of Music Licensing at EA Games, to explore her career journey, her role within EA, and what it really takes to manage…
S11 Trailer | Inside EA Games: Music Licensing
This is Season 11 of the Ultimate Sync Sessions, hosted by Ultimate Sync Access CEO, Amelia McCloskey.In this season, Amelia is joined by Lori Cromwell-Charron, Head of Music Licensing at EA Games…
S10E5 Ep 05: Building a Lasting Music Career
The final episode centres on longevity. From managing production music labels and workflows to partnering with others and focusing on individual strengths, Beda and Martin share lessons on building…
S10E4 Ep 04: Why Asking for Permission Doesn’t Work
Addressing common struggles composers face, this episode explores why chasing credits or copying others rarely leads to breakthroughs. The guests emphasise introspection, experimentation,…
S10E3 Ep 03: Why Signature Sounds Matter
Beda and Martin discuss industry challenges including COVID, shrinking budgets, delayed income in production music, and the rise of AI. Rather than speculation, they focus on practical realities,…
S10E2 Ep 02: Production Music as a Career Path
This episode focuses on production music and career positioning. The guests discuss why competition has always existed, how identifying natural strengths matters more than chasing trends, and how…
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Ultimate Sync Sessions has published 77 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Music, Music Interviews.
Ultimate Sync Sessions is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 15m.
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