Sound Picture Founder and Producer Justin McGoldrick on Adapting Podcast IP for Film and TV

About this episode

Justin McGoldrick discusses adapting podcast content for film and television, sharing insights from his career and notable adaptations.

Justin McGoldrick is the founder and producer at Sound Picture, a production company that helps podcasters and musicians adapt their work for film and television. We discuss Justin’s career journey, including roles at WME, MGM, Sony Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, and Gimlet Media, both before and after it was acquired by Spotify. He highlights notable screen adaptations at Gimlet, including the adaptations of hit podcasts Homecoming and Dolores Roach. Justin also walks through taking the leap from audio to screen, collaborating with audio creators, writers, directors and actors. You can find Justin on LinkedIn or at soundpicture.co. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Umbro

Guest: Justin McGoldrick

Topics covered

• podcast adaptation
• film and television
• career journey
• collaboration
• screen adaptations

Keywords

• podcast
• film adaptation
• television
• Justin McGoldrick
• Gimlet Media
• Homecoming
• Dolores Roach

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sound Picture, WME, MGM, Sony Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, Gimlet Media

Books & works: Homecoming, Dolores Roach

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