Back on September 25th of this year, I sat down with CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO’s own Jason Drury, who will be releasing his 50th episode of THE ARCHIVE on this podcast soon. Jason was visiting Robert Daniels and me once more, and during one of his last evenings here, he made his way to the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO studios to have a chat about his lifelong fascination with film music, which began at an early age with his discovery of the music of Barry Gray, John Williams and James Horner, among others. We also chatted about turning his passion into broadcasting, first on the internet radio station KASPAAR in his home of Kent, England, and then joining CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, where he completed his magnum opus, a three-part documentary on James Horner. Afterwards, Jason created two new podcast series for CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, called THE ARCHIVE and TALKING SOUNDTRACKS.
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Since 2021, Jason has expanded his influence as a writer and interviewer for FILM SCORE MONTHLY, engaging with many of today’s leading composers. Beyond his broadcasting and journalistic work, he remains an avid movie-goer and cricket enthusiast. As a proud member of the INTERNATIONAL FILM MUSIC CRITICS ASSOCIATION (IFMCA), Jason continues to champion the world of film music, sharing his insight, enthusiasm, and deep appreciation for the art form with audiences around the world.
We also delve into Jason’s personal journey, including his experiences with bullying and the lasting impact it had on his confidence. He shares how film music became a vital source of comfort and strength during those difficult years. Ultimately, that passion led him to podcasting, which helped him rebuild his self-belief and connect with others who share his love for the art form.
Here now is part one of my chat with Jason, a discussion which took place on a warm fall evening in my dimly lit studio on September 25, 2025
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Wonderful interview with Erik. Jason is very frank and honest and his passion for film music comes thru in droves. As for Erik, your a great interviewer Erik and your fade ins and outs are poetry in motion, you must tell me your secret some day! Great interview, thanks for the post!! James Alexander.
I just wanted to say, what an inspirational and touching podcast this was. I’m lucky in that I’ve never suffered from being bullied and I’ve never felt awkward about being a film score fan. None of us should. Let’s face it. How many millions of people around the world enjoy movies with wonderful scores that wouldn’t be the same without them. I think there’s a little bit of a film music fan in all of us.
PS. I’m a massive fan of Barry Gray too.