<p>Their stated goal is to manipulate your media and, by extension, you. We’re not flagging a secretive government agency here, not some media oligarch, no one in the usual line-up of Bondesque villains.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In fact, many of us love what these master manipulators do. They are, drum roll please…</p><p>composers! Their work literally underscores much of the podcast world. Their power lies in their ability to bypass the intellect and go straight for the heart. Chill it, warm it, speed it up.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Today we meet some of the most influential and largely invisible creators in the media landscape.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Host: Sam Konnert</p><p>Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Writer and Producer), Tony Wang (Executive Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Publisher)</p><br><p>Guests: Darren Fung, Erica Procunier, Adrian Ellis</p><p>Photo: Ashlea Wessel</p><p>Featuring music by: Tristan Capacchione, Adrian Ellis, Darren Fung, Erica Procunier, and Audio Network</p><br><p>Further Reading:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.stinkyrice.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stinky Rice Studios</a>&nbsp;— Darren Fung</li><li><a href="https://www.ericaprocunier.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Erica Procunier</a></li><li><a href="https://adrianelliscomposer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adrian Ellis</a></li><li><a href="https://handfuloffilms.ca/our-films/great-human-odyssey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Great Human Odyssey</a> — Handful of Films</li><li><a href="https://mountroyalaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mount Royal Audio</a> — Tristan Capacchione</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsors:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://canadaland.oxio.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oxio</a>: Head over to <a href="https://canadaland.oxio.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://canadaland.oxio.ca</a> and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://camh.ca/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CAMH</a>: CAMH is building better mental health care for everyone to ensure no one is left behind. Visit <a href="https://camh.ca/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://camh.ca/canadaland</a> to make a donation.</p><br><p><a href="https://squarespace.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Squarespace</a>: Check out <a href="https://squarespace.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://squarespace.com/canadaland</a> for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/canadaland_podcasts/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram</a> for clips, announcements, explainers and more.</p><br><p>If you value this podcast, <a href="https://canadaland.com/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support us</a>! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at <a href="https://canadalandstore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our store</a>, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>