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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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Recent Guests

Desiree Akhavan
Writer, director, actor, and memoirist featured in the episode.
Filmmaker, author of You're Embarrassing Yourself, Stories of Love, Lust and Movies
Episode: Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Desiree Akhavan
Aja Monet
Poet and musician with albums including The Color of Rain
Episode: Aja Monet with Mick Jenkins
Mick Jenkins
Rapper and lyricist known for The Waters and A Murder of Crows
Episode: Aja Monet with Mick Jenkins
John Early
Comedian and actor, star/writer/director of Maddie's Secret
Maddie's Secret (film)
Episode: Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: John Early
Kevin Morby
Kansas City, Missouri's favorite songwriter; solo artist and collaborator with Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee)
Musician
Episode: Music Person: Kevin Morby
Goran Stolevski
Writer-director and filmmaker
Episode: Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Goran Stolevski
Maya Hawke
Actor and singer-songwriter discussed in the episode
Independent artist / musician
Episode: Revisited: Maya Hawke with Blondshell
Sabrina Teitelbaum
musician known as Blondshell, discussed in the episode
Blondshell / Sabrina Teitelbaum
Episode: Revisited: Maya Hawke with Blondshell
Kirsten Johnson
Documentary filmmaker and cinematographer, known for Cameraperson and Dick Johnson is Dead
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Kirsten Johnson

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Josh Modell
Host of The Talkhouse Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 295 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
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    'IreneM'
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Love Tweedy.

    Apple Podcasts
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    SpeedyGrayRaucous
    United States6 years ago

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Fans appreciate discovering new artists through candid conversations with peers
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Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Desiree Akhavan
Q: If you had no commitments to anybody or anything, you could go anywhere for a week, money no object, what would you do?
I would want to go to Japan to be surrounded by people living and thinking differently, to be inspired by hustle and to explore a space that feels both liberating and private.
Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Kirsten Johnson
Q: If you divide your life into before and after a particular moment, what moment would it be?
Johnson describes the birth of her children and the impending death of her mother as pivotal moments that dramatically shifted her perspectives on life, art, and how she approaches storytelling, marking a move toward embracing uncertainty and prioritizing intimate human connections in her work.
Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Zia Anger
Q: Are you a big ritual person?
She explains she is not naturally ritualistic but has learned to incorporate daily practices, like writing or small routines, to manage her nervous system and support her creative work.
Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Zia Anger
Q: Right. So when you fantasize about another life, what do you picture?
Anger describes a life driven by freedom from corporate expectations, valuing collaborative environments, laughter, and creative exploration with a focus on care for others as a through-line that shapes both personal and professional choices.
Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Goran Stolevski
Q: What would you want to learn if you could acquire a new skill overnight?
The guest expresses a desire to be more socially charming and capable of connecting with others, alongside continuing artistic focus on filmmaking as the core goal, implying a balance between social ease and creative ambition.

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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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Recent guests on Talkhouse Podcast include:

1. Desiree Akhavan
2. Aja Monet
3. Mick Jenkins
4. John Early
5. Kevin Morby
6. Goran Stolevski
7. Maya Hawke
8. Sabrina Teitelbaum

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