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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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Justin Hurwitz/La La Land (S08/E08)
1w ago00:20:40Tap 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)
1w ago00:31:08Tap 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)
2w ago00:17:23Tap 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)
3w ago00:24:32Tap 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)
3w ago00:18:06Tap 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.
Transcribe →Michael Paynter (S08/E02)
Jan 2600:29:42Tap to summarizeMichael Paynter joins Sean Sennett ahead of his Great Australian Songbook tour, kicking off this February. An extraordinary singer, Michael recently set theatre stages alight in the lead role of Jesus Christ Superstar. By day, he’s a key member of Jimmy Barnes’ band, and he also tours with Icehouse.A seasoned singer, songwriter and producer, Michael is now stepping back into the spotlight to headline his own shows. Ever wondered what it’s really like to get a kick in the pants from Jimmy Barnes? Tune in and find out.
Transcribe →Stewart Copeland (S08/E01)
Dec 3100:33:28Tap to summarizeStewart Copeland joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk ahead of his “Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood & Other Adventures” Australian tour. In this engaging conversation, Stewart reflects on life as one of rock’s most idiosyncratic drummers, his time with The Police, Sting’s songwriting, composing for film, playing with The Doors, and much more. Tune in.
Transcribe →Murray Cook/The Wiggles/Murray & The Movers (S07/E26)
Dec 1600:24:20Tap to summarizeMurray Cook — the artist formerly known as the Red Wiggle — joins Sean Sennett on this edition of Time To Talk to chat about his band, Murray & The Movers. Formerly known as The Soul Movers, the group is Murray’s creative partnership with frontwoman Lizzie Mack.In this conversation, Murray reflects on the first bands he ever saw, life as an indie musician in the ’80’s and 90s, his passion for buying vintage guitars, recording new music with The Movers, and much more.
Transcribe →Rob Hirst (S07/E25)
Dec 800:17:50Tap to summarizeRob Hirst joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk to chat about his new EP, A Hundred Years or More. Recorded in collaboration with fellow Midnight Oil alumnus Jim Moginie and drummer Hamish Stuart, the EP also features appearances from Rick Grossman and Rob’s daughters, Lex and Gabriella.Rob dives into the making of the new music, the creative process behind the sessions, and much more.
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