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Time Sensitive

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Candid, revealing long-form conversations with leading minds about their life and work through the lens of time. Host Spencer Bailey interviews each guest about how they think about time broadly and how specific moments in time have shaped who they are today. Explore more at timesensitive.fm

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The singer-songwriter Valerie June has a gift for writing contemporary songs that feel timeless and as though they could also have existed at various points across the past century. Her expansive layering of Appalachian folk, Delta blues, gospel, sou... more

The novelist, essayist, and short-story writer George Saunders—widely celebrated for his novel Lincoln in the Bardo (2017), which won the Man Booker Prize, and book of short stories Tenth of December (2013)—has made it his mission to “de-dullify” the... more

There’s an animate quality to the biomorphic sculptures of the self-taught, Utah-born artist Alma Allen. His works, carved from wood, marble, and bronze—and informed by his deep appreciation for the natural world—appear as if they’re living, breathin... more

To be in a room with one of the artist and audiophile Devon Turnbull’s texture-rich Ojas hi-fi audio systems may be the closest one can get to being in the studio with the musicians themselves. It’s not a stretch to call what he creates “sound sculpt... more

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Recent Guests

George Saunders
Writer and author of Lincoln in the Bardo, Vigil, Tenth of December
Author
Episode: George Saunders on the Power of Fiction to Enliven the World
Alma Allen
Self-taught American artist known for biomorphic sculptures
Independent artist
Episode: Alma Allen on Connecting to the Primordial Through Art
Devon Turnbull
Artist and audiophile; founder of Ojas
Ojas
Episode: Devon Turnbull on Elevating the Beauty of Sound
Shohei Shigematsu
Japanese-born, New York-based architect, partner at OMA
OMA New York
Episode: Shohei Shigematsu on Why “Memorable Space” Matters
Lucinda Childs
Choreographer and dancer
Lucinda Childs Dance Company
Episode: Lucinda Childs on the Dance of Everyday Life
Noah Horowitz
CEO of Art Basel and an art historian with a background in economics. He has previously worked at Sotheby's and the Armory Show in New York.
Art Basel
Episode: Noah Horowitz on Art Basel as a Cultural Force
Michael W. Twitty
Culinary historian and author
Phaidon
Episode: Michael W. Twitty on Honoring His Ancestors Through Food
Alison Roman
Cook, writer, and author known for her cookbooks and culinary advice.
Episode: Alison Roman on Recipes as Time Capsules
Olivia Laing
British writer and cultural critic, author of several books including 'The Garden Against Time'
Episode: Olivia Laing on the Pleasures and Possibilities of Gardens

Host

Spencer Bailey
Host of Time Sensitive

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 350 ratings
  • Wonderful content

    In a world where there’s so many quick and reactive podcasts, Time Sensitive stands out. Spencer’s a great host that really pulls you into any conversation. Very interesting line-up of guests, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas__NL
    Netherlands8 months ago
  • Awesome & thank you

    Thanks for all the wonderful content. Please keep going and consider interviewing the artist Andy Goldsworthy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vklips
    United States2 years ago
  • Insights on life, design and everything in between

    Started listening 3 years ago, it’s still in heavy rotation. Can’t recommend it highly enough! Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy O’R
    United States2 years ago
  • Worthwhile

    Open the door to a world of individuals whose life, character and achievements are the result of minds capitalizing on every human experience: education, talent, loss, family, success, fear, relationships, opportunity, fate, ambition, trauma, intuition, doubt, challenge, perseverance, determination, love, deception… Immerse yourself in listening to people who set themselves apart by their critical interpretation of time, where triviality and inaction have no space. Relate to ideas and events fro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marina Moon Marine
    United States4 years ago
  • excellent

    This podcast and these conversations are like yummy healthy smart cookies 🌱

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    neldaru
    United States5 years ago

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Many appreciate the show's breadth across art, design, and culture and the way time is central to discussions.
Fans praise audio quality and the host's ability to keep conversations engaging without overshadowing guests.
Several reviews mention the show's inspirational quality and the intellectually stimulating nature of the conversations.
Listeners highlight thoughtful, well-researched interviews and strong guest lineups.

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Talking Points

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Alma Allen on Connecting to the Primordial Through Art
Q: How do you relate to the idea of time in your early life, homelessness and the street, and how does that inform your studio practice today?
He links hardship and mobility from youth to a continuous process of making, where time is a continuum rather than discrete periods, and he uses past moments as raw material for present work, resisting rigid chronology in favor of a flowing life and practice.
Alma Allen on Connecting to the Primordial Through Art
Q: What was it like to be included in the Whitney Biennial and how did that shape your career trajectory?
He recalls it as a surprise and a turning point that brought him into the institutional art world, while noting it didn't radically redefine his path since he was already on a forward arc and had strong collectors; the experience broadened exposure and affirmed the value of his practice.
Alma Allen on Connecting to the Primordial Through Art
Q: Tell me about how you think about time, both literally and philosophically in your work, in your day to day life and more broadly.
Allen describes time as both a personal, almost parasitic force and a universal thread that informs material choices, meditative states, and the perception of reality; he emphasizes not forcing narratives or titles, but allowing the viewer to encounter time through process and sensation.
Shohei Shigematsu on Why “Memorable Space” Matters
Q: How do you view the role of museums in society today, and how does your work reflect that shift?
He argues museums are evolving into community-based spaces with flexible non-gallery areas for events and education, emphasizing openness and transparency as central to their role in urban life.
Shohei Shigematsu on Why “Memorable Space” Matters
Q: Tell me about the fifty-year evolution of OMA New York and how Shohei shaped its path apart from Rem Koolhaas.
Shohei explains how the New York office transitioned from a distant outpost to an independent, locally grounded office, embracing New York identity, building community, and developing a distinct, time-aware portfolio.

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Long-form conversations with leading thinkers explore how time, culture, and creativity shape worldviews. Episodes primarily center on art, design, food, philosophy, and culture, with guests ranging from museum directors and artists to chefs and writers. The host steers thoughtful, idea-driven discussions that connect personal histories with broader societal and cultural currents, often highlighting how moments in time redefine careers and creative practice. A standout throughline is art and imagination as tools to understand time, memory, and community, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy deep, reflective conversations across disciplines.

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2. Alma Allen
3. Devon Turnbull
4. Shohei Shigematsu
5. Lucinda Childs
6. Noah Horowitz
7. Michael W. Twitty
8. Alison Roman

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