Billy Goodrum Talks Dumb & Dumber, Something About Mary, Sophia Loren - Life as a Hollywood Composer

Step into the private studio of Hollywood composer Billy Goodrum as he shares the creative secrets behind some of comedy's most iconic films. 
From crafting the memorable music for “Dumb and Dumber,” “There’s Something About Mary,” and countless other Farrelly Brothers classics to collaborating with Sophia Loren’s son on award-winning international projects, Goodrum offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative genius of film composition.
In this intimate conversation, discover:
• How a chance meeting and “Two Foot of Butt Crack” launched Goodrum’s Hollywood career
• The subtle art of film scoring and how he helps create compelling experiences for his audiences
• His transition from composer to screenwriter with “How to Die in the South” and other screenplays in development
• The stark differences collaborating with American comedy directors versus European auteurs
This episode delivers fascinating insights into how sound is used to create the experiences that make us laugh, cry, and feel. There’s even an ‘easter egg’ towards the end that helps demonstrate how Billy translates abstract concepts into tangible compositions that shape how we engage with an experience. Enjoy!  

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Original Music by Billy Goodrum