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The Tim Kulig Free Music Podcast
Tim Kulig is a music composer & producer that gives his music away for free, with attribution, under Creative Commons. Tim is currently creating a massive body of work for content creators, and this podcast is about forging relationships with as many of them as possible. The discussions will center around creators and their needs, trends in music in the content arena, as well as challenges creators face in the era of evolving algorithms, social media trends, and content and musical needs. As of…
Episodes
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #19: "Couch to 5k - Chris Rapozo's Fitness Journey"
People that know Chris Rapozo won't believe what I'm about to say... Just after coming to the United States in his early 20s, Chris gained 20lbs to be the…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP089 "The Jonas Kristensen Interview"
Jonas Kristensen, a Reiki master, shares his transformative spiritual journey that began unexpectedly during a low point in his life. He discusses the pivotal…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #18: "Distribution Changes and Music Schedules!"
Music publishing requires constant pivots and adjustments, and distribution is no exception... Recently I discovered an option to get my music distributed to…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #17: "Barrier of Entry No More!"
Like it or not, some of this new AI technology is breaking down barriers of entry for independent filmmakers. If done right, some of this tech can really…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP088: "2026 1st Quarter Update!"
This week, I'm sharing updates on my music production, distribution changes, new projects, and personal health journey, offering insights into the creative…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #16: "Finding Peace in the Silence"
Kelly and I get into my long walks of introspection at Flatwoods Park down here in Florida. We also touch on some genres of music that he'll be needing in his…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP087: "Eric Schrader!"
For the first time in 2026, Eric and I catch up on all things "Shoot the Guns 2", as well as the state of freelancing, Hollywood, AI, etc. A fun jaunt and…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #15:"Arc Raiders - a Master Class in Scoring and Sound Design"
Every once in awhile a game comes along that really pushes novelty and innovation. Arc Raiders is one of those games, and I didn't even LIKE it the first 10 or…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP086: "Tim & Tom March '26 Catch Up!"
After about a 1 month hiatus, Tim & Tom are BACK! This episode, we catch up on the festival run, talk about Enter the Television progress, and Tim's officially…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #14: "John Smayda and the Autistic Music Program at Lindon Street School"
It's remarkable what you can learn about people you admire, even 30+ years later... In my interview w/John Smayda, he let me know that he had an incredible…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP085: "Kelly Clark of Dork Tales!"
Kelly is BACK! It's always fun to catch up with Kelly of Dork Tales - maybe the BEST YouTuber out there for DnD campaigns I know of. I've gone on record before…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #13: "Free Music to Millions of Plays!"
In this Quick Hit episode, John Smayda and I discuss the power of removing the paywall in my music catalog, and how that's allowed me to be heard ten of…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP084: "The Chris Douyard Interview"
This week, Chris Douyard and I reflect on our long-standing friendship and the various paths our lives have taken over the years. We discuss the challenges of…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #12: "Recording at Ace Frehley's Studio as a Freshman in High School!"
Imagine being a High School Freshman. For some of us, that was a LONG time ago... Now...imagine being in the High School Rock Band and getting the opportunity…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP083: "The Roxie - Video Dreams Premiere & Q&A!"
This is it! Our recent trip to San Francisco and our premiere of "Video Dreams" at The Roxie Theater! About 20 minutes of footage, including the Q&A and some…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #11: "Musicians Who Died Young - and the Mystery of 27!"
Jimi Hendrix. Janis Joplin. Jim Morrison. Kurt Kobain. Why did these and many more musicians have their lives cut short so young, and at the same age of 27? It…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP082: "The Chris Rapozo Interview!"
Ever since I was first introduced to Chris Rapozo several years ago, I've had great admiration for him. Since then, we've both moved on to other work…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #10: "Let's Talk Email Lists!"
One oft forgotten unsung hero of the internet is the e-mail list. In a world with social media focuses, YouTube, Tweets, blog posts, it's easy to assume that…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #9: "Decoding Cats with Olivia!"
Cats: what are they all about? Who are they? And why do they interrupt our podcasts? :) During a recent podcast w/Olivia of Via Frequency, we discuss this at…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP081 "The Journey of a Music Educator: The John Smayda Interview"
Recently, I sat down with John Smayda—my former music teacher and mentor from Plainville High School—and we got into his journey through music education, what…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #8: "The Power of Creating Space"
Have you ever filled your schedule up so much you don't have a second to breathe? A second to reflect on what you've done and accomplished? Feeling like you…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastSpecial Episode: "San Francisco Indie Fest!"
In this episode of the Tim Kulig Free Music Podcast, I sit down with Tom Seymour and Mike Aransky to recap our time at the San Francisco Indie Fest—what we…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #7: "Extraction Shooters - Gaming's Next Big Thing"
In this TKFM Quick Hit, Mike Aransky and I delve into Extractions Shooters and what they mean to the next generation of gamers (and legacy gamers like…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP080 "History Goes Bump!"
Diane Student and I had a fun, wide-ranging conversation about how music production and podcasting have evolved—and what it takes now to actually keep an…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #6: "From Burnout to Job Offer"
In this TKFM Quick Hit episode, Mike Aransky talks about the arc from burning out to getting a job offer. Life's pretty wild - when you least expect it, the…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP079 "From Comedy to Chalk: An Artist's Evolution - The CJ Guzan Interview!"
CJ and I got into a real, honest talk about creativity — where it comes from, how you keep it alive, and how it shows up in different forms. We talked about…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #5: "Authenticity in Music - a Conversation"
Alexander Nakarada and I discuss all things music, specifically touching on the subject of being authentic in your creation of music and themes. Although…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #4: "San Francisco Independent Film Festival"
In this Quick Hit, Tom and I discuss the San Francisco Independent Film Festival which we'll be attending in February, 2026 to promote the screening of "Video…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP078 "Welcome to 2026 with Tim & Tom!"
This week, me and Tom Seymour discuss our experiences in the film industry, particularly focusing on the independent film festival circuit. We share insights…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #2: "The Art of Idea Generation"
When it's too much to make full compilations or focus on a specific genre of music, I just sit down and come up with ideas. I call it my "Monday/Friday…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP077b "Mike Aransky - from Blockbuster to Creative Director" - Part 2
Part 2 of 2! Mike and I dig into his career timeline—starting in the early, scrappy days of new media, learning the ropes by taking opportunities as they came…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #3: "On Winnebago Man and Niche Art"
"Winnebago Man" was a very niche documentary about a roughly 4 minute compilation of out-takes from a corporate video promotion gone sideways. Jack Rebney, a…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastTKFM Quick Hits #1: "The Festival Circuit is our Theater Run"
What better way for an independent movie producer and director to get their film in front of an audience than a film festival run? That's been our stance and…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP077 "Mike Aransky - from Blockbuster to Creative Director" Part 1
Part 1 of 2! Mike and I dig into his career timeline—starting in the early, scrappy days of new media, learning the ropes by taking opportunities as they came…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP076 "Alex Nakarada New Year!"
(This is the most hair I've EVER seen on Alex's head, BTW! LOL!) Happy New Year! Today, Me and Alex Nakarada discuss the challenges of winter, the creative…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP075 "Tim & Tom for Christmas!"
Merry Christmas Everyone! Takeaways Melbourne Underground Film Festival is a significant platform for independent filmmakers. Film festivals serve as a crucial…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP074 "Kevin Macleod - Mentorship, Milestones, and the Road to the Next 1,000 Songs!"
The Journey of Music Production In this episode, I sit down with mentor, inspiration and friend Kevin MacLeod to talk about the real journey of music…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP073b "Olivia - Part 2"
This is part two of my conversation with Olivia, where we dive deep into the creative process and what it really means to stay authentic as an artist. We talk…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP073 "Olivia - Part 1"
This week, in Part 1, Tim Kulig and Olivia discuss the unpredictable nature of social media platforms, the impact of algorithms on content visibility, and the…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP072 "1,000 - Made it!"
I did it! Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour discuss the journey of creating a thousand royalty-free music tracks, the altruistic motivations behind royalty-free music…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP071 "From IT to Filmmaking: Jon Navarro's Journey"
Summary This week, Tom Seymour and Tim Kulig Free Music chat with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jon Navarro about his journey into filmmaking, the challenges he…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP070 "With Tom..."
Summary This week, Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour discuss the creative process behind music production and independent filmmaking. They share insights on the…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP069 "Final Stretch"
Summary In this episode, Tim Kulig shares exciting updates about his music production journey, including his goal of releasing a thousand songs by the end of…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP068 "955!"
Summary In this conversation, Tim Kulig discusses his prolific music production journey, sharing insights into his recent achievements, future projects, and…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEp067 "Kitchen Sink II"
Another week, another kitchen sink episode... I've been in a massive writing / editing / publishing blitz the last 4 weeks, and the podcast schedule has been…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP066 "Kitchen Sink Episode"
This week we talk about...EVERYTHING! And...what the hell Camtasia?! Why you making my files so damned big? Gotta figure that out so I can place in the intro /…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP065 "Kelly from Dork Tales! - Navigating Life and Creativity"
(*video version on YouTube this week - issues uploading video this week*) Summary This week, Kelly and Tim discuss their personal lives, including the…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP064 "VHS Massacre Goes Commercial!"
This week, Tom & I are starting an interesting journey... Once we've taken our most recent movie project to the festival circuit, and it's been spending some…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP063 "In the Studio with Output's Analog Strings!"
Another studio session week! Yes, I'm back in the studio - feels like I haven't left lol! I'm auditioning / sampling patches in Occular Sound's Analog Strings…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP062 "In The Studio! 8.19.2025"
This week, I delve into some software patches and demo them live. Showing my process of listening and playing to find the next tune is something I need to do…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP061 "War of the Worlds or Who Asked for This Anyways!?"
In this episode, Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour dive deep into the Netflix reboot of 'War of the Worlds', discussing its reception, plot inconsistencies, character…
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8.7.2025 RoadCast! "Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns"
Summary In this episode of the Tim Kulig Free Music Podcast, Tim shares personal updates following a family emergency, discusses the challenges of balancing…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP060 "Tim & Tom Got NO TIME!"
Today on the Tim Kulig Free Music Podcast, Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour explore a variety of topics ranging from innovative healthy eating options like chicken…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP059 "Muscling Through Illness & Creativity"
In this episode, Tim Kulig discusses the challenges of maintaining creativity while dealing with illness. He shares personal insights on how to find motivation…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP058 "Tim & Alex Talk Shop!"
This week, Tim has Alex Nakarada on to discuss the intricacies of music composition, the impact of AI on creativity, and the challenges of content creation in…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP057 "850 Songs!"
This week, Tim discusses his recent album updates, including the completion of several projects and the launch of a new blog section on his website. He…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP056 "Quick Updates!"
Summary Tim Kulig discusses his recent music releases, creative processes, and upcoming projects. He shares insights into his journey as a music producer, the…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP055 "Enigmatorium!"
This week, I catch up w/Madeline of Enigmatorium! Madeline's been busy creating some pretty cool stuff in the paranormal and strange spaces of the internet…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP054 "Tim Tom & James!"
Tim, Tom, and James dive into everything from travels in Norway and Iceland to the evolution of media, AI, and authenticity in content creation. They critique…
The Tim Kulig Free Music PodcastEP053 "Massive Horror & Video Dreams!"
Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour dive into their creative journeys, with a focus on music production, navigating the film festival scene, and how AI is shaking things…