Settling the Score
Settling the Score is a film music podcast hosted by Jonathan Dinerstein, a Hollywood composer, and Andy, a pianist and music director. Each episode dissects a classic film score, weighing how it serves the movie. The show has 77 episodes, roughly one every 79 days, with typical episodes of about 1 hour 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged film music listeners who rate the show almost unanimously five stars
- 271 Apple ratings average 4.9 stars, with 256 of them five-star
- 77 in-depth episodes build a loyal archive audience since 2017
- Long episodes of 1 hour 45 minutes give sponsors substantial listening time
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, analytical discussion, award special
- Tone
- analytical, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website and description link a Patreon page for support, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and the recent titles cover classic films such as The Third Man and The Hours with no mature content flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.settlingthescorepodcast.com/series/settling-… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1293855553 |
| RSS feed | www.settlingthescorepodcast.com/feed/podcast/ |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #75 – The Third Man | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 48 min |
| #74 – The Hours | 2026-07-14 | 1 h 42 min |
| #73 – 2026 Oscars Special | 2026-03-12 | 2 h 59 min |
| #72 – Beetlejuice | 2026-01-14 | 1 h 42 min |
| #71 – The Grand Budapest Hotel | 2025-10-23 | 1 h 34 min |
| #70 – Elevator to the Gallows | 2025-07-24 | 1 h 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 25 days ago, a new one about every 79 days.
Join Jon and Andy as they explore the world of film music, one score at a time. Each episode is an in-depth discussion of a classic film score: what makes it tick, how it serves the movie, and whether it's, you know, any good. It's a freewheeling, opinionated conversation with an analytical bent, richly illustrated with musical examples. No expertise required. The series began by tackling “100…
About Settling the Score
Settling the Score is a film music podcast hosted by Jonathan Dinerstein, a writer of music for film and television in Hollywood, and Andy, a pianist and music director. According to the show's website, each episode is an in-depth, opinionated discussion of a classic film score, with musical examples and no expertise required. The series began with the AFI's list of greatest American film scores and has since covered a broad range of scores across decades.
The show has published 77 episodes since October 2017, averaging one every 79 days, with typical episodes running about 1 hour 45 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 271 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars. The feed and website list no sponsors, and support comes through Patreon.
Estimated listeners are mostly adults in the United States, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Brands in music software, streaming and audio gear may find a fit. Sponsorship is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Settling the Score can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Settling the Score
How much does Settling the Score charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's brief and the episode.
What is Settling the Score about?
Settling the Score is a film music podcast where Jonathan Dinerstein and Andy discuss classic film scores, examining how each score serves its movie and whether it holds up.
How do I contact Settling the Score about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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