2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘Bodkin’

Bodkin Soundtrack - Every Song in the Netflix Series

The Bodkin soundtrack includes songs by Biig Piig, Sinéad O’Connor and Cyndi Lauper. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Jez Scharf’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

Bodkin stars Will Forte as Gilbert Power, an American podcaster from Chicago. Siobhán Cullen co-stars as Dove Maloney, a London-based journalist from Dublin. The storyline follows Gilbert as he investigates an Irish murder mystery for a true crime series. Composer Paul Leonard-Morgan (Limitless) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Liza Richardson (Friday Night Lights) picked the featured needle-drops. In addition, IMLÉ recorded the theme music, “Peacach.” Here’s every song in Bodkin.

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Bodkin Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “One True Mystery”

Bodkin Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • “Aunt Fericit” by DJ Undoo feat. Krem (00:07): Sean (Chris Walley) drives a vehicle. He inquires about Dove’s background. The Bodkin soundtrack song plays from the speaker system.
  • A Star Mo Chroi” by Cast (00:18): The tune is featured during a pub scene. Gilbert talks to Dove about Bodkin. Teddy (Ger Kelly) stands up from a barstool and sings a song.
  • At the Gallop” by Cromwell (00:19): Teddy finishes a bar performance. Gilbert says, “Oh my god.” The Bodkin music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Johnny Jump Up/Morrison’s Jig” by Cast (00:36): The Bodkin soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Sergeant Power (Denis Conway) drunkenly sings a tune. He receives help from Gilbert and Emmy (Robyn Cara).
  • Empire” by Bomb the Bass & Sinéad O’Connor feat. Benjamin Zephaniah (00:42): Dove stands up after being threatened by two people dressed in black. Gilbert and Emmy look at Sean’s burning car. The Bodkin music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Bodkin Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Who We Are”

Bodkin Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • Unfollow Hate” by Killa Sonic (00:15): Sean drives a vehicle. The Bodkin soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Sean flirts with Emmy after parking his vehicle.
  • Knock on Wood” by Amii Stewart (00:32): Emmy and Dove travel in a tractor. The male driver asks if they’re interested in a “party.” The Bodkin music plays from a speaker system.
  • H.O.O.D.” by Kneecap (00:32): A pub scene begins. Sean look around the establishment. He talks to Seamus (David Wilmot) about a package.
  • Lavender” by Biig Piig (00:40): The Bodkin music scores the episode’s end credits.

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Bodkin Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Perfectly Innocent Life”

Bodkin Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • All My Ex’s Live in Texas” by George Strait (00:07): Seamus walks away from Dove after a confrontational conversation. The Bodkin soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Gilbert and Emmy navigate a pub as three men talk about The Rolling Stones.
  • (I’m a) Ramblin’ Man” by Waylon Jennings (00:14): A pub sequence begins. The Bodkin music plays from the speaker system. Gilbert talks to Seamus about the late Darragh (Pat Shortt).
  • It’s All Your Fault” by Bobby Lee Trammell (00:16): An interior memorial sequence begins. Music plays from a speaker system. Emmy introduces herself to Fintan (Charlie Kelly).
  • Don’t Stop” by Cast (00:28): A memorial sequence continues. Three men sing the Bodkin soundtrack song scores. Seamus stands near Darragh’s body.
  • Oh No” by Biig Piig (00:30): Emmy visit’s Fintan’s home. The Bodkin music plays from a speaker system. Fintan talks about his server farm and “Bodkin 2.0.”
  • H.O.O.D.” by Kneecap (00:49): The music scores the episode’s end credits.

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Bodkin Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Poison or Something”

Bodkin Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper (00:16): Gilbert leaves a voicemail for his wife during an exterior scene. Seamus shows up and suggest a dance. The Bodkin soundtrack song plays as the two characters dance together.
  • Zeu” by Spike (00:19): Sean raps to himself during a parked vehicle scene. Dove and Emmy sit in silence. The recorded version of the song kicks in at 00:22.
  • Without Me” by Ezra Williams (00:50): Dove hangs out with with Mary (Clodagh Mooney Duggan). Music plays from a speaker system. Dove receives bad news about legal issues in London.
  • “Another Round” by The Scratch (00:52): The Bodkin music scores the episode’s end credits.

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Bodkin Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Peace in Our Time”

Bodkin Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • Blue Suede Shoes” by Party All Night (00:01): Gilbert travels with Seamus to see “The King.” The Bodkin soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Gilbert and Seamus arrive at the Graceland Diner.
  • Suspicious Minds” by Fine Young Cannibals (00:11): Gilbert travels back to Bodkin with Seamus. The Bodkin music plays from a speaker system. Seamus stops the tune.
  • “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Cast (00:18): Dove and Mary visit a pub. Frank (David Pearse) sings a Foreigner cover song. The music is featured again at 00:32.
  • You Were Always on My Mind” by Cast (00:19): A pub scene continues. Dove performs the Bodkin soundtrack song scores. The track plays again at 00:33.
  • I Can Talk” by Two Door Cinema Club (00:21): Dove finishes a karaoke performance. Music plays from a speaker system. Mary says, “Who knew you had that in your dark little soul?”
  • Le belle 7″ by Franco Tonani (00:35): Fintan travels with Emmy. Music plays from the speaker system. Emmy tells Fintan to stop his car.
  • Burning Love” by The Computers (00:44): The Bodkin music scores the episode’s end credits.

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Bodkin Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Ends Justify Means”

Bodkin Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • “Peacach (Acoustic)” by IMLÉ feat. Róisín Seoighe & Neil Ó Briain (00:00): Gilbert narrates about the Irish story of the fetch. The Bodkin soundtrack song scores the title sequence. An exterior scene begins.
  • Gone for Good” by GA-20 (00:13): Dove says, “Never trust a fuckin’ nun.” The track continues during a transition sequence. Sean and Seamus negotiate a deal at a pub.
  • Don’t Cling to Life” by The Murder Capital (00:40): The Bodkin music accompanies the episode’s end credits.

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Bodkin Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Empty Your Pockets”

Bodkin Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • Unfollow Hate” by Killa Fonic (00:15): An exterior scene begins. The Bodkin soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Emmy talks to Sean about Seamus’ eels.
  • Revival” by Dombresky, Noizu & Reblok (00:31): The track is featured during an exterior party scene. Seamus talks to Gilbert about storytelling. The Bodkin music plays from a speaker system.
  • “The Parting Glass” by Cast (00:42): An exterior party sequence continues. Emmy hypes up the crowd. Teddy sings a tune.
  • Old Note” by Lisa O’Neill (00:51): Dove narrates about the past and changing stories. The Bodkin soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.