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Skateboarding
Ancient Greece
Orford Ness
Frasier
Music
Cafe Paradiso
Cafe Culture
James Mcneill Whistler
Seattle, United States
Brontë Sisters
Ness
Birds
Roller Derby
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Yorkshire

A deep dive into the beautiful detours that make a creative life interesting. Our resident artist and curious interviewer Emmeline speaks to brilliant people about their unusual fascinations and obsessions. Expect intimate discussions about everything from Roller Derby to Rachmaninoff with your beloved (or new favourite) musicians, writers, directors and change-makers.

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Comedian, experimental musician and traitor, James Acaster joins this week's episode of Talk The Line to share his fascination with skateboarding. This week James releases Star. A Verse and a Chorus – the debut from his new (but not really) project T... more

It’s tossed salad and scrambled eggs time on Talk The Line this week as Elly Jackson - better known as La Roux - joins host Emmeline Armitage to explore her Frasier fandom.Jackson drops Old Flames, the fourth La Roux studio album - and her first in s... more

A rising force in the new era of interviewing, Iona Bielby is host of Stargazer, where her musical guests lie down side-by-side inside a homemade blanket fort decorated with fairy lights and paper-cut stars for candid and unscripted conversations. An... more

Under the name Skinshape, the incredibly prolific British songwriter, producer and former Palace bandmember William Dorey has crafted a sonic universe of sun-dappled, lo-fi dreamscapes across ten records but for this episode of Talk the Line he's goi... more

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James Acaster
Comedian and experimental musician
The Wow! Scenario
Episode: James Acaster on skateboarding
Elly Jackson
Singer and frontperson of La Roux
La Roux
Episode: La Roux on Frasier
Will Dorey
Singer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist known as Skinshape
Episode: Skinshape on foraging
Baby Queen
Musician
Insanity Records
Episode: Baby Queen on South African birds
Mykki Blanco
Rapper, performance artist, queer activist; subject of the episode
Independent musician/artist
Episode: Mykki Blanco on cafe culture
Hayden Thorpe
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, former lead of Wild Beasts
Musician/Artist
Episode: Hayden Thorpe on Orford Ness
Karan Kandhari
Film director and screenwriter
Independent/Film Projects
Episode: Karan Kandhari on ancient Greece

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Emmeline Armitage
Host of Talk the Line, engaging interviewer known for intimate, curious conversations with creatives across music, film, art, and culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Good stuff

    Really enjoyed it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenbridgey
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Tremendous

    Great format, guests and Jen is an engaging host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christo125
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • 💙

    Learned a lot from one of my new favorite artists! Thanks for this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renieeeeeee
    United States9 years ago
  • Creating a whole artist

    This podcast is witty and unique in its approach to musicianship in a way that seems necessary in the world right now. Humanising and casual... with a backbone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hollafordolla
    United Kingdom9 years ago
  • Incredibly refreshing

    This podcast is brilliant! I love the idea of interviewing celebrities and not hammering them about their latest film or album and talking to them like a real human being. It's incredibly refreshing to get to know your favorite artists in a non-invasive manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anne_victoria15
    United States9 years ago

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Conversations balance artistry and everyday life, offering practical inspiration for creatives.
The host draws out personal, nuanced stories that feel both intimate and insightful.
Guests share unusual passions in a warm, human way that's refreshing and addictive.

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Talking Points

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James Acaster on skateboarding
Q: Is failure an important part of comedy?
Acaster says failure is central to comedy, as routines can take many unsuccessful performances to refine. He contrasts comedians' experiences with skateboarding, where repeated attempts and eventual success are more openly celebrated.
James Acaster on skateboarding
Q: Could you give me a one minute summary on why we're talking about skateboarding today?
Acaster became fascinated by skateboarding through online videos and interviews. He values its blend of sport and art, the role of failure, and how skaters continue challenging themselves as they age, despite having no desire to skateboard himself.
La Roux on Frasier
Q: If you could give me a rough one-minute summary of your subject and why it's important to you, how would that go?
Frasier is important to me because it's incredibly comforting and visually satisfying, a show I've loved since childhood, tied to family memory, and praised for its genius in acting and writing. It offers a reliable form of calm, and its sophisticated humor remains accessible and endlessly rewatchable.
Skinshape on foraging
Q: If you could give me a one-minute summary of your subject today and why you're interested in it, what would that be?
I am interested in mushrooms and fungi because it's a good chance for me to get out into the woods, to experience nature, living in the city, and to find some edible food, which is fun, challenging, and good exercise.
Ellur on the Brontes
Q: What is a specific Brontë work or moment that you return to when writing songs?
She describes how The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and its themes of female agency and critique of gender norms influence her lyrical decisions and self-expression.

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What is Talk the Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful interview series where a curious host explores the unusual fascinations and passions that drive creative people. Guests range from musicians to directors and writers, sharing intimate anecdotes about their creative process, personal interests, and the detours that shape their work. Episodes blend lifestyle curiosities—including wildlife, cafe culture, and urban histories—with serious craft talk, yielding warm, revealing conversations that feel more human than promotional. Its standout quality is the seamless pairing of everyday obsessions with professional artistry, offering listeners practical inspiration and a sense of connection to the people behind the art. Potential listeners who enjoy genre-bending conversations and behin... more

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Recent guests on Talk the Line include:

1. James Acaster
2. Elly Jackson
3. Will Dorey
4. Baby Queen
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7. Karan Kandhari

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