About Coffee with Composers: Creativity, Conversations & More
Coffee with Composers: Creativity, Conversations & More is a casual style conversation between composers as we explore their work, advice for young composers, and creative practices with an emphasis on film, video game and media composers.
Hosted by Joe Chris
Produced by Electric Raindrop Audio
Join this week as we chat with Kensington Watts as we discuss game music, AI, his career in LA and so much more on this weeks episode of Coffee with composers.
Kensington Watts on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_kensingtonwatts/ (https://www.instagram.com/the_kensingtonwatts/)
Wishlist dino-might on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3613070/DinoMight/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3613070/DinoMight/)
Reel Tape drums: https://www.scoringtech.net/reeltapedrums (https://www.scoringtech.net/reeltapedrums)
Composer Resource Library https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d (https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d)
Composer discord Server: https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8 (https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8)
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29 Jun 2026
From Rock & Roll to Scoring Screens with Neuman Jody Mannas (Chapter 51, the Matchstick Skeletons)
Join this week as we chat with Neuman Jody Mannas as we discuss his experience scoring, "Chapter 51" as well as how he transitioned from performing in rock bands to scoring the screen and so much more.
Follow Neuman on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neumanjodymannas/ (https://www.instagram.com/neumanjodymannas/)
Rent Chapter 51 on Amazon: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0H44LXTEPEU2ATW53Y6A1Z3V3I (https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0H44LXTEPEU2ATW53Y6A1Z3V3I)
Composer discord Server: https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8 (https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8)
Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joe_chris_/ (https://www.youtube.com/@joe_chris_/)
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Check out our Blog https://www.scoringtech.net/ (https://www.scoringtech.net/)
Composer Resource Library https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d (https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d)
22 Jun 2026
What I learned after One Year of Youtube and Content Creation (Cup with Joe #3)
Join this week for a simulated coffee with Joe Chris (aka yours truly) as he talks about his past year on youtube, content creation, and discusses what he has learned over the past year and how it has changed his life. Next interview dropping Wednesday.
Composer discord Server: https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8 (https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8)
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Check out our Blog https://www.scoringtech.net/ (https://www.scoringtech.net/)
Composer Resource Library https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d (https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d)
23 Apr 2026
AI, Berklee, SUNO and taking advantage of Sketchbooks and Collaborations as a Composer (A Cup with Joe)
Join this week for a simulated coffee with Joe Chris (aka yours truly) as he rants about AI, Berklee, SUNO and taking advantage of Sketchbooks and Collaborations as a Composer. He shares his thoughts on AI, the recent news regarding Berklee & Suno, as well as some thoughts on sketchbooks and collabs as an artist.
Composer discord Server: https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8 (https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8)
Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joe_chris_/ (https://www.youtube.com/@joe_chris_/)
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Check out our Blog https://www.scoringtech.net/ (https://www.scoringtech.net/)
Composer Resource Library https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d (https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d)
13 Apr 2026
On Content for Composers, Loving Your Art, and Artist Community Presentation nights (A cup With Joe)
Join this week for a simulated coffee with Joe Chris (aka yours truly) as he rants about social media, loving your art, finding niches, blue ocean strategy and more. He also breaks down a fun night he had recently met with his friends and did a little power point presentation on their arts career and how fun that was & more.
Composer discord Server: https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8 (https://discord.gg/7FQrmfzSX8)
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Check out our Blog https://www.scoringtech.net/ (https://www.scoringtech.net/)
Composer Resource Library https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d (https://tinyurl.com/ywxy9x9d)
21 Mar 2026
Andrew Morgan Smith on the Business of Being a Film Composer
Andrew Morgan Smiths (The Oval Portrait, You Might Be the Killer, The Owl House) joins us today to discuss his prolific career, the business of being a composer, the spitfire westworld scoring competition and so much more.
You can check him out at https://www.andrewmorgansmith.com/ (https://www.andrewmorgansmith.com/) and instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmorgansmith/ (https://www.instagram.com/andrewmorgansmith/)
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23 Nov 2025
Blair Borland on Making Your Own Oppurtunities (The Penny Series, Apex: Legends, & more!)
Blair Borland (the Penny series, Watchdog Legions, Apex Legends & more) joins us today to discuss his journey, making your own opportunities as a film composer, career patience, neurodivergence as a creative, and so much more.
You can check him out at https://www.blairborlandmusic.com/ (https://www.blairborlandmusic.com/) and instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairlovesmusic/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/blairlovesmusic/?hl=en)
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12 Nov 2025
Kenny Wood on Scoring, Assisting, and Collaborating! (Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado)
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado now streaming on Paramount Plus!
This week we chat with Kenny Wood, composer for the new Dora movie, co-founder of the TEAMMATES composer's assistant group, and arranger working with Brian Tyler (Nuremberg, Super Mario Brothers, Transformers One)
Check him out on instagram: / kennywoodmusic (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJ4T1J3UjdGVnVIRDF1UnJpMkV4dHlHMEVud3xBQ3Jtc0ttSWlvTUQxQW9JYjZlRE5SNG02cTFWODhaWDhZQ3F5YzZPX2hMRHZRUUpmWE5vNGNxWFBDOGtYcVJFLTVSUTUxaUc1dTlxQ1IzY1FKdHQ2UlJwSTRaSk1EeVFvUl9EZmtxcF90UEVTc2xOaDRvWGxBVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fkennywoodmusic%2F&v=KNIX5szSJ_w)
Youtube: / @kennywoodmusic (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2S4AlNPZLROb7cJ5HBpIjQ)
Kenny Wood: http://kennywoodmusic.com/ (http://kennywoodmusic.com/)
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24 Oct 2025
Unique Approaches in Scoring with Joshua Moshier (Haunted Hotel/The Day The Earth Blew Up/Baskets)
Joshua Moshier is a three-time Emmy-nominated composer. He co-composed the score and main title for the recent Netflix animated series Haunted Hotel, and is also known for The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie and the FX series Baskets. Today we chat about what it's like to go from weekly shorts to a feature, the interesting approaches he takes in his music, as well as how he got started in the industry.
Check him out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmoshier/ (https://www.instagram.com/jmoshier/)
Joshua Moshier: https://www.joshuamoshier.com/ (https://www.joshuamoshier.com/)
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30 Jul 2025
007 - Keegan DeWitt Interview (Friendship/All the Bright Places/The Threesome)
Today we interview Keegan DeWitt, the composer behind the recent release "Friendship", "All the Bright Places", & many more!
Check him out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keegandewitt/ (https://www.instagram.com/keegandewitt/)
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Podcast produced by https://www.electricraindrop.com/ (https://www.electricraindrop.com/)
23 Jul 2025
006 - Jay McCarrol Interview (Blackberry/Hell of a Summer/Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie)
Today we interview Jay McCarrol, the composer behind the recent release "Hell of a Summer", last year's critically acclaimed "Blackberry" and more!
Check him out on instagram @JayMcCarrol or visit his website http://www.jaymccarrol.com/ (http://www.jaymccarrol.com/)
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Transcript will be available on our blog https://www.scoringtech.net/ (https://www.scoringtech.net/)
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8 Jul 2025
005 - The MVP
Podcast hosts Joe and Chris discuss the concept of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and its importance for artists to launch projects quickly.
23 Jun 2025
004 - The Two Types of Creativity
Joe Chris explores the distinction between creativity as a playful exploration and creativity directed toward achieving a specific goal, offering insights into different approaches to artistic expression.
22 Jun 2025
003 - Francois Tetaz Interview (The Surfer/Wolf Creek/Judy & Peach)
Composer Francois Tetaz discusses his start in the industry, balancing scoring and engineering, and writing music for films and dance in an interview with Joe Chris.
24 May 2025
002 - Community
Joe Chris explores how engaging with a community of artists can significantly boost creativity for composers, offering insights into collaborative benefits.
1 May 2025
001 - Remembering Why We're Here
Many times you may find yourself at a point where you feel lost and wonder how you got there. Today's episode is about things you can do as a composer, musician, or artist in general to get you back to a place where you remember why you are an artist and hopefully help you fall back in love with it again.
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Produced by Electric Raindrop Audio @ElectricRaindop.Audio
30 Apr 2025
Coffee with Composers (Trailer)
Howdy folks, welcome to coffee with composers. This podcast focuses on casual conversations with working composers in the sort of way you’d talk if you were meeting up for a coffee in person. My name is Joe Chris, if you have a topic or a composer you’d like us to discuss reach out to us at Joe@joechrismusic.com (mailto:Joe@joechrismusic.com) or DM me on instagram @Joe_Chris_
First episode launching soon! Be sure to join my mailing list at http://eepurl.com/jcwVgI (http://eepurl.com/jcwVgI) to stay up to date with this podcast
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