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Talkhouse Podcast

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Your favorite musicians, filmmakers, and other creative minds one-on-one. No moderator, no script, no typical questions. The Talkhouse Podcast offers unique insights into creative work from all genres and generations. Explore more illuminating shows on the Talkhouse Podcast Network.

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On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast we’ve got a couple of old friends who are both multi-hyphenates: film directors, actors, writers, musicians, and perhaps most importantly, opinionated rabble-rousers who’ve spent decades pushing at the edges of cultur... more

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On the latest episode Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That, Nick Dawson sits down with the brilliant and innovative filmmaker Zia Anger, the creative force behind the 2024 feature My First Film and the legendary live multimedia show of the same name.

Over th... more

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On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast, we’ve got a couple of friends who swim in the same punk-inspired scenes but whose musics are pretty different: Barry Johnson and Greg Mendez.

Johnson is the singer and guitarist for Joyce Manor, the pop-punk/emo/ind... more

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On the first episode of the new season of Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That, host Nick Dawson sits down with Emmy-winning actor Tatiana Maslany, whose new thriller series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is now streaming on Apple TV. In wide-ranging conversatio... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Johnson
Singer and guitarist for Joyce Manor
Joyce Manor
Episode: Barry Johnson (Joyce Manor) with Greg Mendez
Greg Mendez
Musician behind the project Beauty Land
Self-produced music, Dead Oceans label for current release
Episode: Barry Johnson (Joyce Manor) with Greg Mendez
Tatiana Maslany
Actor known for Orphan Black and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Maslany Films / various projects
Episode: Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That: Tatiana Maslany
Steve Albini
Sound recording engineer, musician, and member of Shellac of North America
Shellac of North America
Episode: Revisited: Steve Albini with Jerry Casale (Devo)
Jerry Casale
Co-founder of Devo
Devo
Episode: Revisited: Steve Albini with Jerry Casale (Devo)
Lido Pimienta
Musician/artist born in Colombia, Polaris Prize winner, activist
Self / Various collaborators
Episode: Lido Pimienta with Ora Cogan
Ora Cogan
Singer-songwriter from West Coast / Canadian scene, album Hard Hearted Woman
Self
Episode: Lido Pimienta with Ora Cogan
Mei Semones
Artist and guitarist
Independent musician
Episode: Mei Semones with John Roseboro
John Roseboro
Lyricist and musician
Independent musician
Episode: Mei Semones with John Roseboro

Host

Josh Modell
Host of The Talkhouse Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 294 ratings
  • Fantastic- Sunny War & Steve Ignorant

    I like Talkhouse's novel format of two solid musicians talking about life. One glimpses so much into past events as they describe things with such immediacy as they both were there.

    Existing interviews are often boring because many interviewers don't put in the work to appreciate the effort and love these people put in for their chosen vocation. Some do put in the work, which is fine, but this new format brings up the banter between shows the struggles and drive. Whereas there is always an awkw... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KoolThinkin
    United States2 years ago
  • Fascinating insights

    Love listening to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frenchforrabbits
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Treasure trove

    I just discovered this series and holy crap. The drum geek in me of course was tickled with the Black Midi / Bruford episode but then I started queueing up episodes and it got out of hand. I can’t wait to listen and keep listening. Great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shouldve77
    United States5 years ago
  • The problem with this interview

    Is Tim Heidecker. Clearly he hasn’t done his homework.

    And he thinks he is as important if not more than Adam Curtis!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    'IreneM'
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Love Tweedy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SpeedyGrayRaucous
    United States5 years ago

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Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That: Tatiana Maslany
Q: What does hunger look like for you creatively right now?
I feel very satiated with joyful collaborations and the work I get to be part of, though I acknowledge there were moments in the past when success didn't translate into lasting opportunities, which keeps me hungry for meaningful, ongoing work.
Mei Semones with John Roseboro
Q: If you could be an animal, what animal would you be?
One guest suggests a bumblebee or an ant, explaining they want to be small yet mighty and able to work well in a team, with a playful nod to imagined scenarios like breathing underwater or flying.
James Graham (The Twilight Sad) with Rachel Goswell (Slowdive)
Q: How has caregiving during illness and loss affected your relationship with performing live?
Both guests describe a shift in mindset toward health, balance, and the meaning of their work, emphasizing that music is a deliberate act of care for themselves and their audiences rather than just a high-energy performance.
Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: David Dastmalchian
Q: How has addiction shaped your career and creativity?
He details his heroin addiction, the near-death experience, and how sobriety and therapy redirected his life toward healing and productive work.
Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: David Dastmalchian
Q: Do you remember your dreams?
David shares vivid, often terrifying dreams from childhood and recent years, including recurring nightmare imagery and powerful symbolic interpretations.

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The conversations are intimate, open-ended exchanges between two artists or creators, with no moderator or script guiding the dialogue. Episodes mine the creative process, career trajectories, touring life, and the economics of making art across music, film, and media. Guests span musicians, filmmakers, actors, and writers, often exploring identity, collaboration, resilience, and what it takes to sustain a practice outside traditional industry structures. A notable strength is the fearless, candid tone that captures both craft and culture through long-form, two-person chats that feel like watching true collaboration happen in real time.

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1. Kreative Kontrol
2. Jokermen
3. Bandsplain
4. Turned Out A Punk
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Talkhouse Podcast launched 12 years ago and published 621 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Talkhouse Podcast include:

1. Barry Johnson
2. Greg Mendez
3. Tatiana Maslany
4. Steve Albini
5. Jerry Casale
6. Lido Pimienta
7. Ora Cogan
8. Mei Semones

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