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Talkhouse Podcast

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Making the Band 3
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Dawn Richard
New Orleans
Baptist Church
Adult Swim
What an Enormous Room
Jerk Into Joy
Distrokid
I Will Never Let You Down
Dylan
Paul Mccartney
Railroad Jerk
The Police
Los Angeles
Songwriting
Briston Maroney
Samia
New Zealand

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 the latest episode of the Talkhouse Podcast’s spin-off series, host Nick Dawson sits down with Saturday Night Live star Sarah Sherman, who’s just debuted her first-ever comedy special on HBO, Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh. In a lively, candid ... more

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Host Josh Modell hands the mic off to these Talkhouse Podcast Network shows and asks: "What was your standout episode from this year? And tell us one thing you loved from 2025?"

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1:50 – Craig Finn (That's How I... more

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Episode 1: "The West is the Best? w/ Lili Anolik and John Doe"

Subscribe to Really?? The Doors?

What did The Doors mean for their time and what do they mean today? What’s the place of Los Angeles in The Doors’ oeuvre? What can the figure of Jim Mor... more

On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast we’ve got a pair of incredible songwriters who’ve also been frequent Talkhouse guests and contributors over the years: Emily Yacina and Greta Kline.

Follow along here, as this could get confusing: Frankie Cosmos used... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Sherman
Cast member and writer at Saturday Night Live, and comedian with her own HBO special.
HBO, Saturday Night Live
Episode: Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Sarah Sherman
Jeff Bridges
Actor and musician discussing his creative outlook
Episode: A 2025 Celebration from the Talkhouse Podcast Network
Casey Musgraves
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter
Episode: A 2025 Celebration from the Talkhouse Podcast Network
Naomi Fry
Writer for The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Podcast Preview: Really?? The Doors?
Lili Anolik
Author focusing on 1960s Los Angeles culture
Episode: Podcast Preview: Really?? The Doors?
John Doe
Musician and co-founder of punk band X
Episode: Podcast Preview: Really?? The Doors?
Dele Shusimi
Ambassador of Afrobeat and musician who played in Fela's band
Episode: Podcast Preview: Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Paul McCartney
Iconic musician and member of The Beatles
Episode: Podcast Preview: Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Barack Obama
Former President of the United States
Episode: Podcast Preview: Fela Kuti: Fear No Man

Host

Josh Modell
Host of the Talkhouse Podcast, facilitating conversations with various artists in music and film about their creative processes and experiences.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 289 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 Statesa year ago
  • Fascinating insights

    Love listening to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frenchforrabbits
    New Zealand3 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 States4 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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Overall, the podcast is praised for its ability to connect diverse creative minds and to offer deep dives into their artistic journeys.
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Some listeners express a desire for shorter intros, as they feel they detract from the main content of the interviews.

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Podcast Preview: Really?? The Doors?
Q: What was it like for someone like Jim Morrison to enter the LA scene at that point?
Lili Anolik discusses the changing perception of the Sunset Strip and how Jim Morrison was viewed as a standout figure with a complicated legacy.
Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Sarah Sherman
Q: What do you think about death?
I think about it not a lot, but I utilize death as motivation to not take anything for granted.
Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That: Tim Blake Nelson
Q: If you had no commitments to anybody or anything for a week, what would you do with that week?
Nelson expresses that his life wouldn't change much; he enjoys working, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.
Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That: Tim Blake Nelson
Q: Do you have a morning routine?
Nelson shares that he gets up around 7:00 or 7:30, has granola and espresso, and follows a disciplined routine including writing and rowing.
Podcast Preview: States of Independence
Q: What did punk music mean for you and how did it change the landscape?
Gary saw punk as a refreshing shift away from complex solos, a return to simpler music that energized both artists and audiences alike.

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Featuring a diverse lineup of musicians, filmmakers, and other creative figures, this podcast showcases candid conversations that break away from conventional interviews. With a format free of moderators and scripts, guests engage in authentic dialogue about their artistic journeys, sharing personal experiences, insights into their creative processes, and reflections on the challenges of their respective industries. Topics span various genres and styles, making it an enlightening experience for listeners interested in the intricacies of the creative world.

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1. Kreative Kontrol
2. Life of the Record
3. Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
4. Bandsplain
5. Song Exploder

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Talkhouse Podcast launched 12 years ago and published 599 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. Sarah Sherman
2. Jeff Bridges
3. Casey Musgraves
4. Naomi Fry
5. Lili Anolik
6. John Doe
7. Dele Shusimi
8. Paul McCartney

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