Ultimate Sync Sessions

Heather shares practical advice for artists and rights holders seeking sync opportunities. She discusses evaluating new music, assessing licensing risks, working with independent artists, common pitching mistakes and...

Heather explores what makes Canada's music and screen industries unique. She discusses government support, artist development programmes, international co-productions, the strength of the Canadian sync community and the...

Heather takes listeners behind the scenes of Netflix's BET, explaining how music supervisors help shape a show's identity. She discusses sourcing music, managing clearances, balancing budgets, discovering emerging...

Heather reflects on her early years as a pianist, her studies in music and media, and the moment she discovered music supervision. She discusses the importance of education, internships, practical experience and...

In this insightful season 14 of the Ultimate Sync Sessions Podcast, Heather Gardner shares her journey from classically trained pianist to award-winning music supervisor and industry leader. The conversation explores...

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 self-doubt, staying grounded...

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 song stand out, why...

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 regional artists to...

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 breaks down what it...

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 episode is...

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 expression, while...

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 balance, long-term...

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. Lava also shares her...

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” songs for cinematic...

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 mentorship...