*IN SYNC

Today, Aviv and Rachel are joined by a returning guest and author, Stephen Kearse, to delve into Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. This 1971 American independent blaxploitation action thriller film was written, co-produced, scored, edited, directed, and starred in by Melvin Van Peebles. His son Mario Van Peebles also makes an appearance in a small role, portraying the title character as a young boy. The film narrates the adventurous journey of a poor black man fleeing from the white police authorities. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How did the makeover scene in "Clueless" influence pop culture and beauty standards in media? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jenny Owen Youngs joins Rachel and Aviv discuss "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," highlighting its music, feminist themes, character growth, and lasting impact on TV and popular culture. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Composer Mike Post discusses his iconic TV themes, creative process, and latest album blending bluegrass, blues, and orchestral music. He emphasizes authentic storytelling through music, inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams with passion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rachel Brodsky, Aviv, and Allison Wilmore explore music's storytelling power in film, discussing emotional depth, societal reflections in karaoke culture, filmmakers' music challenges, and music's lasting impact on cinematic experiences. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Discussing Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette" soundtrack and societal themes, including music industry exploitation, visual storytelling nuances, gender biases, critical responses, and societal expectations in the film. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Podcast analyzes "Girls" music influence, focusing on Robyn's "Dancing on My Own." Guest Jake Shane discusses how music enhances emotional storytelling. Epilogue previews Shane's podcast "Therapus" and revisiting "Girls." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"In Sync" explores "Office Space" relevance today with Sowmya Krishnamurthy. They discuss the film's satire on office life, power dynamics, corporate culture, success, and Ghetto Boys' hip-hop influence. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*IN SYNC returns for its second season with the movie and song everyone has been talking about for months! Joined by guest and fellow podcaster, Shannon McNamara, Rachel and Aviv dive deep into the dance track, Murder On The Dancefloor, and how it landed in the highly talked about dark-comedy, Saltburn. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*IN SYNC is back for Season 2 with a slew of new needle-drops and even guests! Join Rachel and Aviv as they dive into the favorite movie moments soundtracked to the greatest music. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rachel and Aviv are back for a holiday special ahead of their second season. To celebrate the holidays, they dive into the Christmas rom-com, The Holiday. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this season finale, Eleanor Kagan joins Rachel and Aviv to revisit the late-90s teen comedy that carries the same name as this week's needle-drop, The Replacements' Can't Hardly Wait. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1992, Madonna was one of the biggest artists in music and Tom Hanks was a struggling actor (sort of). This week, Rachel and Aviv revisit the comedy-drama classic that gained the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League their well-deserved recognition. To dive into the movie, writer and journalist Erin Carlson, author of No Crying in Baseball: The Inside Story of A League of Their Own: Big Stars, Dugout Drama, and a Home Run for Hollywood, joins the show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A pop culture juggernaut, Shrek needs no introduction, but the movie itself launched Smash Mouth's second hit single into the stratosphere. Rachel and Aviv dive into the story of how All Star stands out from several amazing needle-drops and how Shrek still remains in the cultural zeitgeist. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the midst of skyrocketing into fame during the mid-2000s, Paris Hilton took her shot at a music career, releasing the single Stars Are Blind. The track would eventually make its way to Emerald Fennell's 2020 directorial debut. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Rachel and Aviv (inventors of the Post It!) road trip from LA to to Tucson to relive the needle drop from the 1997 comedy, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, featuring Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Rachel and Aviv journey back to 1998 to discuss one of the two asteroid movies to grace the big screen that year, of course focusing on the one with a chart-topping anthem. A renaissance for an aging rock band paired to a movie about survival, humanity, and oil drilling. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are many needle-drops in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster success, Barbie, but Rachel and Aviv, joined by Rotten Tomatoes' Mark Ellis, take on the bro-anthem, Matchbox Twenty's "Push" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's needle-drops breaks a few rules – it appears at the end of the film, over the credits of a movie that is almost universally panned as the worst of its franchise. But it also changed the way we consume music in the digital age. Back in 2000, Mission: Impossible 2 dropped with the track I Disappear over the end credits. To help explain the impact, culture writer Niko Stratis joins Rachel and Aviv, as they investigate Metallica's life-changing impact on the world of streaming music. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Rachel and Aviv look back at the Wes Anderson classic, The Royal Tenenbaums, and dreamy needle-drop of Needle in the Hay. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/insync/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy