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Time To Talk with Sean Sennett
Hosted by Sean Sennett · EN
Be prepared to take a conversational ‘deep dive’ with host Sean Sennett on Time To Talk. The series features long form interviews with musicians, artists, authors, leaders, thinkers, actors, film makers and sports people. Time To Talk takes the listener into the heart of the subjects life and work. Settle back, relax and listen in as some of the most interesting and influential figures in our culture share their stories.
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Phoebe Tonkin (S08/E12)
2w ago00:39:14Tap to summarizeAcclaimed Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk for a wide-ranging conversation about her acclaimed new film Two Years Later. Along the way, Phoebe reflects on her breakout role in H2O: Just Add Water, her work on Boy Swallows Universe and her film career, before revealing the books, movies, fashion and creative influences that continue to inspire her. It’s a warm, insightful and entertaining chat with one of Australia’s most successful international stars. Tune in for Time To Talk with Phoebe Tonkin.
Transcribe →Kita Alexander (S08/E11)
Jul 100:32:08Tap to summarizeKita Alexander joins Sean Sennett on this week’s edition of Time To Talk. Kita’s powerful new album RAGE sees the ARIA-nominated singer-songwriter embracing honesty, vulnerability and self-discovery as she explores the emotions that have shaped her life and music. In this candid conversation, Kita talks about the making of the album, learning to trust her instincts, the pressures placed on women, songwriting, relationships and finding her own voice
Transcribe →Suzy Eddie Izzard (S08/E10)
Jun 2400:29:59Tap to summarizeSusie Eddie Izzard joins Sean Sennett on this week’s episode of Time to Talk. Currently touring Australia in a remarkable one-person production of Hamlet, Izzard reflects on breaking into Pinewood Studios as a 15-year-old, running marathons, the influence of David Bowie, questions of faith, and what it really takes to survive and succeed in show business. It’s a fascinating conversation that ranges widely and reveals the many sides of one of entertainment’s most distinctive voices.
Transcribe →Jack Antonoff (S08/E09)
Jun 2200:21:58Tap to summarizeJack Antonoff joins Sean Sennett on this week’s edition of Time To Talk. Antonoff’s latest album with Bleachers, Everyone for 10 Minutes, is out now. He discusses the making of the record, the art of songwriting and his acclaimed work as a producer.Along the way, he reflects on the influence of John Hughes, reveals his favourite Bob Dylan song, explains why The Beatles’ “Happiness Is a Warm Gun” remains a masterpiece, discusses what makes Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well” so effective, and much more.
Transcribe →Justin Hurwitz/La La Land (S08/E08)
May 2500:20:40Tap to summarizeSean Sennett talks to Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz on this edition of Time To Talk about his groundbreaking work on La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone and directed by Damien Chazelle. As the beloved modern musical celebrates its 10th anniversary, Hurwitz reflects on composing the iconic score, his creative partnership with Chazelle, and bringing the music to life on stage as La La Land In Concert tours Australia with a live orchestra. They also dive into jazz, songwriting, film composition and much more.
Transcribe →Sparks (S08/E07)
May 2400:31:08Tap to summarizeRussell Mael from Sparks joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk. The pair discuss Sparks’ upcoming Australian tour and go all the way back to when Russell and Ron first started out in Los Angeles, seeing bands like The Doors and Love, right through to their collaborations with Gorillaz. They also talk about The Sparks Brothers movie, Todd Rundgren, AI, the perils of mobile phones, pop culture, and much more.
Transcribe →Angourie Rice (S08/E06)
May 2100:17:23Tap to summarizeAngourie Rice joins Sean Sennett on this week's episode of Time to Talk, to chat about her latest film, Finding Emily. Along the way, Angourie discusses Manchester, her favourite music, her favourite rom-coms, her life as an author and more.
Transcribe →Davey Lane/ARC (S08/E05)
May 1400:24:32Tap to summarizeDavey Lane joins Sean Sennett on Time to Talk this week. Davey is best known as a member of You Am I. He has also played with Crowded House, Jimmy Barnes and The Stems, as well as fronting his own band, The Pictures.Lately, Davey has been making music with the Australian Rock Collective, better known as ARC. On stage, they’ve previously tackled the music of the Beatles and Pink Floyd, and now they’re turning their attention to the Hotel California album on a national tour.
Transcribe →Stephen Cummings (S08/E04)
May 1200:18:06Tap to summarizeStephen Cummings joins Sean Sennett on this week's episode of Time to Talk. The revered Australian singer-songwriter, has just released a new EP Joy, as well as reissuing his classic 1989 album Lovetown, both on vinyl. Sit back as Stephen chats about life after his stroke, creating new art, what the songs on Joy mean to him, and projects for the future.
Transcribe →Baz Luhrmann (S08/E03)
Feb 1600:05:56Tap to summarizeBaz Luhrmann steps onto the red carpet — and into the hot seat — with Sean Sennett for a rapid-fire edition of Time To Talk. At the premiere of his new Elvis Presley concert-documentary hybrid EPiC Luhrmann gives us the inside story on resurrecting the King for the big screen. Buckle up.
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