A podcast about trailers, media, and entertainment hosted by two best frenemies, Bryan Nguyen, composer and partner at Ghostwriter Music and Brian McKinney, owner of boutique music publisher Brash. Each week Bryan and Brian discuss the movies and games they've been enjoying, break down new trailers that caught their attention, and discuss topics relating to the trailer industry and beyond.
The Trailer Therapy podcast, hosted by Brian and Bryan, is a refreshing and insightful show that delves deep into the world of trailers and trailer music. Their candid and transparent conversations about the industry they adore provide a unique perspective that is hard to find elsewhere. Not only do they discuss trailers and trailer music, but they also occasionally touch on video game topics, making for a well-rounded listening experience. The hosts' passion for their work is evident in every episode, making them incredibly insightful guides through this fascinating industry.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of knowledge and insights that Brian and Bryan bring to each episode. As professionals in the industry, they offer insider perspectives that are invaluable for newcomers trying to learn the ins and outs of trailer making and music placement. From discussing their creative processes to sharing stories about how trailers are made, listeners gain a treasure trove of information about this niche field. The hosts deliver their insights in a conversational manner, making it easy to follow along and feel like you're part of the discussion.
Another standout aspect of The Trailer Therapy podcast is its focus on trailer music. The hosts emphasize that every trailer begins with the music, highlighting its importance in capturing an audience's attention. Being experts in this area, Brian and Bryan provide an in-depth look at the role of music in trailers, giving composers valuable advice and inspiration for their own work. Their perspective from the music side of the industry gives listeners a unique vantage point that sets this podcast apart from others.
While it is challenging to identify any significant drawbacks of this podcast, some listeners may find themselves wanting more focus on specific topics or guests related to trailers or trailer music. However, given that Brian and Bryan cover a wide range of subjects within their industry, it can be viewed as a positive as it provides a well-rounded understanding of their work.
In conclusion, The Trailer Therapy podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone interested in the world of trailers and trailer music. With its candid and transparent conversations, valuable insights, and unique vantage point from the music side of the industry, this show stands out as a must-listen for composers, editors, or anyone curious about how trailers are made. Brian and Bryan's passion for their craft shines through every episode, making this podcast an engaging and informative listen that is hard to find elsewhere.
We're back after a long 4th of July holiday break! Seen any good trailers this week? Were you entertained? This week we're talking about Sonic Identity and the songs and sounds that became synonymous (for better or worse) with a trailer campaign. We also asked some of our friends on the other side of the industry to share their favorites, including Mike Ferman (Buddha Jones), James Edgington (Mark Woollen), Kyle McKinney (R3BEL), and Charles Yi (Transit). -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like (or don't) about the podcast. Give us topic suggestions for future episodes as well. We love hearing from you!
In this episode we're walking on the razor's edge, addressing some touchy subjects that we all face on a regular basic. Whether it's the right amount of self-promotion, dealing with NDAs, or taking notes without taking offense, there are myriad scenarios to be aware of working in any field. We also get some thoughts on the subject from industry veterans Megan Barbour (Buddha Jones), Andrew Whyte (Jax, Complexities of Sound), and Joe Vallero (Pool Party Creative). -- Featured trailers this episode: Red One (Amazon MGM) Here (Sony) The Front Room (A24) -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like (or don't) about the podcast. Give us topic suggestions for future episodes as well. We love hearing from you!
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Season 2 of Trailer Therapy! We're happy you could join us. This week's episode is all about The Golden Trailer Awards, a yearly celebration of the entertainment marketing industry. We run though this year's nominees and winners in the best of show categories. You can see the entire list posted to our Discord, which is linked in the notes below. -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like (or don't) about the podcast. Give us topic suggestions for future episodes as well. We love hearing from you!
The frenemies are back! After a lengthy hiatus Bryan and Brian are coming back with season 2 of Trailer Therapy. This teaser episode is our way of shaking off the rust and dusting off the cobwebs. New episodes will be dropping soon so watch this space! -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find fellow trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know how you feel about the podcast. Let us know what you would like us to discuss in the future.
We're back after a short hiatus due to a crazy January in Trailer Publisher Land! This week's episode is all about games and game trailers. The hosts normally chat about their recent gaming habits, but this week they're powering up the episode and discussing recent game trailers, their experiences working on game trailers, and more. There are also some quotes from some of gaming's top trailer producers, editors, and studio executives. -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like (or would like changed) about the podcast. Let us know what you would like us to discuss in the future. We love hearing from you!
New episodes of Trailer Therapy are now out on Fridays! Just like your favorite new theatrical releases. This week the hosts catch up and discuss the Golden Globes, death by cringe, dorky gaming, email etiquette, and react to a couple new trailers including 3 Body Problem and Mothers' Instinct. For the main theme this week, we're diving back into the world of Customs, adding details and going over terminology that was briefly touched upon in a previous episode. -- 3 Body Problem (Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mogSbMD6EcY Mothers' Instinct (Teaser) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLikloRQiUE -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like (or would like changed) about the podcast. Let us know what you would like us to discuss in the future. We love hearing from you!
Happy New Year! On the pod this week your two favorite frenemies are back together again catching up after the holiday break. On this special episode Brian and Bryan take you through some of the most anticipated films of 2024. They also talk about their goals and hopes for the new year. A listener question about getting their music submissions signed to publishers is also addressed. Additional publisher responses will also be posted on the TTP Discord. There's no trailer wrap up for the week, but the full list of upcoming releases discussed during the episode will be available on Discord (link below). -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like us to discuss in the future. We love hearing from you!
We're back baby! We took a couple weeks off due to scheduling conflicts but we're here now and that's all that matters... On the pod this week the two Bs check in with each other about the movies, books, and games they've been enjoying since the last episode. They also chat about the awesome new trailers to drop including Bob Marley, Beverly Hills Cop 4, If, Civil War, and more. For the main theme this week, the hosts get real while discussing how they stay motivated in the face of imposter syndrome, rejection and loss, and all the other things we deal with in this competitive industry. -- Bob Marley: One Love (Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajw425Kuvtw Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (Teaser) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBG3iyr5N70 If (Teaser) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss2KvK-w6w8 -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like us to discuss in the future. We love hearing from you!
Welcome to Episode 10 of Trailer Therapy! We've hit those double digits and showing no signs of slowing down. On the pod this week the Bs check in with each other about movies, books, and games they've been enjoying since last week. They also chat about Christmas decorations and the awesome new trailers to drop including Furiosa, Fallout, Godzilla x Kong 2, The Boys Season 4, The Book of Clarence, and more. For the main theme this week, the hosts revisit one of the best trailers of all time, Mission: Impossible -Fallout, and talk about what makes it so special. -- Furiosa (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJMuhwVlca4 Fallout Season 1 (teaser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kQ8i2FpRDk -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like us to discuss in the future. We love hearing from you!
Welcome to Episode 9 of Trailer Therapy! This week Bryan and Brian espouse the basic rules of trailer music... and when to break them. They also giver their advice to a composer who lives in a country where their income is too low to be able to afford the necessary VSTs and software most composers take for granted. Because of the Thanksgiving holiday week, there weren't a ton of tentpole trailers released so the hosts are doing a reset. -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like us to discuss in the future. We love hearing from you!
Welcome to Episode 8 of Trailer Therapy! This week Brian and Bryan teach an intro to trailers course for listeners who want to know more about the industry being discussed on the show every week. They also chat about Ludwig Göransson, films they've recently watched, and the new trailers that came out this week. There's a new recurring segment, which finds Bryan and Brian interpreting vague or confusing notes that listeners have received. Send your vague (and anonymous) notes from a custom or brief for consideration on a future episode. This week's featured trailers include two using music from the hosts: Madame Web and Unsung Hero. Let's not forget Garfield, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Imaginary, and Ted the Series! -- Madame Web (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAyzEOeeBZw Unsung Hero (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mYkDJ1vBg4 -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like us to discuss in the future. We love hearing from you!
Welcome to Episode 7 of Trailer Therapy! This week Brian and Bryan talk about Spider-man 2, The Clio Entertainment Awards, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The main theme this week is customs and trailer remixes, specifically our process and experience as well as answering listener questions related to customs and remixes. We also discuss new trailers for Reacher season 2, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and Netflix Geeked Week. -- Reacher Season 2 (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biiJrS-GZQM Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (teaser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFNK_KEmcWs Netflix Geeked Week (2023): https://www.netflix.com/tudum/geeked-week -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like us to discuss in the future. We love hearing from you!
Welcome to Episode 6 of Trailer Therapy! This week Brian and Bryan talk about end of the year holidays, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The X-Files, and the dreamboat that is Ryan Gosling. The main topic of the week is having a tough skin and focusing on longevity in trailer music. We also answer a listener question about the importance of album artwork and song titles. We also discuss trailers for The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Godzilla Minus One. -- The Fall Guy (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7jPnwVGdZ8 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (teaser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ_HvTBaFoo Godzilla Minus One (trailer 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvSrHIX5a-0&t=5s -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like to hear in the future. We love hearing from you!
Welcome to Episode 5 of Trailer Therapy! This is the final episode of our spooky season themed episodes and it's a doozy. This week we talk about what we've been watching, as well as some new trailers released this week, and then we get into the meat of the episode where we reveal our top 5 favorite horror trailers of all time. We also ask some of the top trailer editors and producers to tell us about their favorite horror trailers. -- This week we're talking about trailers for The Killer and The Maestro. The Killer (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrc6foX85Fo The Maestro (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJP2QblqLA0 -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like to hear in the future. We love hearing from you!
Welcome to Episode 4 of Trailer Therapy! We're still in the spooky season talking about Halloween Horror Nights, our recent composer meetup in LA, and we put a horror cue on the chopping block to dissect it live. We also answer some composer questions as well as get renowned trailer editors to weigh in. -- This week we're talking about trailers for Saltburn, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Ferrari. Saltburn (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lALMdJf6UUE Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLHsM4bpfxY Ferrari (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oOVNMjM1Jk -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like to hear in the future. We love hearing from you!
On this, our 3rd episode, we get into the spooky season with a new "horror version" of our theme, and we discuss some games we've been playing, movies we're watching, showcase some new trailers, and offer our thoughts on tropes, trends, and tips for composing horror music. We also answer some listener questions and share some exclusive tips from trailer editors. -- This week we're talking about trailers for The Bikeriders, All The Light We Cannot See, and Fellow Travelers. The Bikeriders (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SolhWny1zF4 All The Light We Cannot See (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdE-JvKqpBQ Fellow Travelers (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_zI9UwYNQo -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find trailer music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like to hear in the future. We love hearing from you!
On this, our 2nd episode, we discuss some games we've been playing, movies we're watching, showcase some new trailers, and offer some thoughts and tips for how composers can stand out and find their unique voice in trailer music. This week we're talking new trailers for Leave the World Behind, Toxic Avenger, and Netflix's Drop 01. Leave The World Behind (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88fieP5EN9w Toxic Avenger (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vW0s7ub81c Drop 01 (Netflix Anime): https://www.netflix.com/tudum/drop01 -- Bryan's pick for favorite placement was Salt Fat Acid Heat (Netflix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oKbs4jAf7M Brian's pick for favorite placement was Stranger Things Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sddcI9A4GKI -- Send us your questions and topic suggestions via email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod -- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailertherapy -- Join our official Discord community to chat with the hosts & other listeners, share tips, and find music collaborators: https://discord.gg/uwA34UNKrK -- Leave us a 5 star review (if you think we deserve it!) and let us know what you like about the podcast and what you would like to hear in the future.
Welcome to the very first episode of Trailer Therapy, a podcast about trailers, media, and entertainment hosted by two best frenemies, Bryan Nguyen, a composer and partner at Ghostwriter Music, and Brian McKinney, owner of boutique music publisher Brash. On this episode we discuss the games we've been playing, the new trailers that have caught our attention, and answer common questions we get from composers on how to submit their music to publishers. This week we discuss new trailers for Argylle and Disney's Wish. Argylle (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2_Ave-jRsY Wish (official trailer 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wy2x9FFTKM Send us your questions and future topic suggestions by email (help@trailertherapypod.com) or via social media with hashtag #TrailerTherapyPod Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrailerTherapy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertherapypod
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