Crushed Monocle Podcast – Episode 37: Tyler Bates

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The Crushed Monocle Podcast is where Jon and Coop talk about stuff. ALL the stuff! Music, movies, shows, life, or whatever. Naturally, they will mispronounce names, exhibit crippling self-awareness, and never fail to profess their love for the 1995 masterpiece, Showgirls. Regardless of the topics of discussion, Jon and Coop always recommend the music you should be listening to. This is why you must subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume fine podcasts. This is the Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 37 – with Tyler Bates!

In the 37th episode of Crushed Monocle Podcast, Jon and Coop are joined by musician, film composer, and artist, Tyler Bates!

In the early 1990s, Tyler Bates was a founding member of the alternative rock band PET, before moving into composing music for film and television. Starting with genre films like Thicker Than Water, Bates got his first big break in Zack Snyder’s 2004 remake of Dawn Of The Dead. Since then, Bates has been in extreme demand for intricate artistry and effectiveness. His television credits include Criminal Minds, The Punisher, and NBC’s Tracker. On the film side, Tyler Bates has scored 300, The Watchmen, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 1 and 2, Deadpool 2, The John Wick films, and Atomic Blonde. Most recently, Ti West’s X trilogy, X, Pearl, and he recently released MaXXXine.

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In addition to these works, Jon, Coop, and Tyler Bates also talk about:

  • Working on the infamous Tammy & The T-Rex.
  • Rob Zombie pushing the envelope in film and aesthetics.
  • The importance of building a repertoire with good people.
  • Going from a massive budget film from Marvel to art house films by A24.
  • The joys of working for a decade without a single day off.
  • How important music is to storytelling.
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Most importantly, the guys talk about their love of film scores!

Do these topics interest you? Well, you’ve stuck it out with the show this far, so that has to count for something! Please don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share The Crushed Monocle Podcast in your favorite format. So, kick back, turn up the noise, and enjoy Jon, Coop, and Tyler Bates talking about stuff. ALL the stuff!


MaXXXine is currently in theaters and the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is now streaming.

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