Hosted by Ultimate Sync Access · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 83 episodes
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Welcome to the "Ultimate Sync Sessions," the premier podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of the sync industry! Hosted by Amelia McCloskey, founder and CEO of AM Licensing and Ultimate Sync Access, this podcast is your ultimate guide to understanding the intricate processes and key players behind the music sync industry.Each episode of "Ultimate Sync Sessions" brings you engaging and insightful conversations with a diverse array of prominent guests who are shaping the future of music in media.
Ultimate Sync Access hosts Ultimate Sync Sessions, a music show with 83 episodes published.
In the final episode, Heather discusses the less visible side of music supervision, including workload pressures, managing creative expectations, budget realities and the evolving value of the profession. She also reflec
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 the
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 artist
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 persever
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 the
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 stem
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 learn
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 fe
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 packe
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 discus
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 planning
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 im
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, networking
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, whose work has contrib
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 university-owned fight song
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 experience, and what super
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 about sync, the impo
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Ultimate Sync Sessions is hosted by Ultimate Sync Access. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 83 episodes.
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