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52 Cues Podcast

52 Cues Podcast

By: Dave Kropf
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A weekly podcast dedicated to all things production and library music where we talk about industry topics and take deep dives into the different aspects of being a working production music composer.© 2023 818 Studios Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Music
Episodes
  • Why Good Music Isn’t Enough in Sync
    Apr 23 2026

    In this episode, Dave and Jeff LaPlante talk about the non-musical skills that can make a huge difference in the sync business.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ARhc9dohm4

    Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

    Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    50 mins
  • Stop Using Spreadsheets for Metadata with Cuemonic
    Apr 16 2026

    In this episode, Dave is joined by Jesse Carrigan to talk about Cuemonic, the metadata tool he’s building for composers and publishers, and why this unglamorous part of the business matters more than most of us realize.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lRdh5l8OhxM

    https://cuemonic.com

    Use code 52CUESPOD and get 1 month free each year you stay subscribed to Cuemonic, which means 12 months for the price of 11.

    Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

    Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    40 mins
  • Inside the Production Pipeline of Warner Chappell
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, Dave sits down with Warner Chappell Production Music’s Dave Milne to talk about what libraries really look for in composers, how the production pipeline works behind the scenes, and what it takes to turn great cues into truly usable, professional music for clients.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PvFd3b2yT78

    https://www.davemilnemusic.com
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8687247
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-milne-music
    https://www.keenwidget.com

    Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

    Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    45 mins
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