Talkhouse Podcast

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.

Music
Music Interviews
TV & Film
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Bob Mould with Alicia Bognanno (Bully)
The two brilliant rockers touch upon their new albums, the importance of mental health care, and how the music industry has evolved.
58 min
252
Deerhoof with Wadada Leo Smith
They discuss the magic of collaboration, improvisation, and other matters of cosmic music philosophy.
38 min
253
McIntosh "for the love of music..." — Ben Black...
Elia Einhorn sits down with Ben Blackwell, co-founder of the world-renowned Third Man Records.
43 min
254
Paul Banks (Interpol, Muzz) with Shepard Fairey...
They discuss the intricacies of collaborating, their political work, and Paul's new band Muzz.
48 min
255
Mike Hadreas (Perfume Genius) with Jeremy O. Ha...
They discuss pushing boundaries and getting out of one’s comfort zone by showing the world one’s metaphorical—and literal—asshole.
58 min
256
Diplo (Major Lazer) with Charley Crockett
They discuss country music's changing looks and sounds, and the genre's deep connection with hip hop.
50 min
257
Alejandro Jodorowsky with Darren Aronofsky
On the latest episode of the Talkhouse Podcast, we reunite two filmmaking greats who first talked on the show back in 2017: Alejandro Jodorowsky and Darren Aronofsky. The iconic directors this time spoke on the occasion of the release of...
44 min
258
Bruce Hornsby with James Mercer (The Shins, Bro...
On this week's show, we present a deep dive conversation between mutual fans — and newly minted collaborators! — Bruce Hornsby and James Mercer (The Shins, Broken Bells). To celebrate Bruce's single "," which features James, the guys sat down for...
41 min
259
Phil Elverum (Mount Eerie, The Microphones) wit...
To celebrate the 20th anniversary deluxe reissue of Mirah's iconic debut You Think It's Like This But Really It's Like This as well the surprise return of with The Microphones in 2020, today's show pairs (also of ) and Mirah in conversation. The...
56 min
260
Hanif Abdurraqib with Adia Victoria
Today’s show, originally aired as part of our Talkhouse Podcast , features a thoughtful and often hilarious conversation between poet  and singer/songwriter/poet Adia Victoria. Tune in for a celebration of Little Richard, the...
53 min
261
Shamir with Liza Anne
This week’s show pairs up newly minted friends — and mutual fans — Shamir and Liza Anne. Originally broadcast on our Talkhouse Podcast , we now present their hilarious and thoughtful convo in podcast form for your listening pleasure! Keep it...
42 min
262
Revisited: Jarvis Cocker with Stephin Merritt (...
Surprise! Jarvis Cocker has moved his wonderful new LP Beyond The Pale's release date up two months to... tomorrow! Get ready for it with a listen to this rebroadcast of Jarvis' fantastic Talkhouse conversation with The Magnetic Fields' Stephin...
91 min
263
Julien Baker (boygenius) with Katie Harkin (HAR...
This week’s show pairs friends, tourmates, and mutual fans  (boygenius) and  (HARKIN, ). Originally broadcast to kick off the Talkhouse Podcast , we now present Julien and Katie’s insightful and hilarious convo...
39 min
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Black Belt Eagle Scout with SASAMI
On this week’s episode of the Talkhouse Podcast, we share a deep-diving conversation about the idea of space for BIPOC folks in indie rock venues — a discussion with the explicit intent “to talk about brown voices, and to talk about how we...
54 min
265
McIntosh "for the love of music..." — Janet Furman
In this inaugural episode of the McIntosh "for the love of music..." podcast series presented by Talkhouse, Elia Einhorn caught up with former Grateful Dead electronics outfitter, and renowned music gear creator, Janet Furman. Janet grew up in...
34 min
266
Jehnny Beth with Jenny Hval
Sexuality, violence, gender, anger, technology, love. Singer/actress/writer () and Norwegian experimental pop musician and author are both aesthetically very dark artists who brilliantly dissect these topics in their respective music and erotic...
81 min
267
Scott Avett (The Avett Brothers) with Eef Barze...
Did you catch the first of our two podcasts this week? It featured Yrsa Daley-Ward reading her powerful new poem "Making The End," and Helado Negro in convo with Buscabulla. Check it out on talkhouse.com Today's show sees The Avett Brothers' Scott...
46 min
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Helado Negro with Buscabulla
Today's show opens with poet Yrsa Daley-Ward reading her new work "Making The End." Helado Negro and Buscabulla kicked off the Talkhouse Podcast Live on Insta series last month with this warm, thoughtful conversation. The old friends and regular...
51 min
269
Joe Talbot (IDLES)
This week's show is a bit different from usual Talkhouse Podcast episodes. While it's nominally hosted by the legendary Alan McGee of Creation Records — the man who signed The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, and a lil ol' band called...
65 min
270
Revisited: Fred Armisen and Mary Lynn Rajskub w...
We here at the Talkhouse Podcast have been nominated by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for a Webby Award! Woo hoo! It’s in the category, and we got the nod for our musical episode with Snail Mail, Fred Armisen, and Mary Lynn...
46 min
271
Jarvis Cocker with Stephin Merritt (the Magneti...
On this week's show, we pair two of the greatest living songwriters, artists who've reimagined what the form can look like, and what it can accomplish. The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and ex-Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker each have great new music...
89 min
272
Matt Berninger with Aimee Mann
This week on the show, we celebrate the wonderful Other Music documentary with two Grammy-winning artists: singer-songwriter Aimee Mann and the National's Matt Berninger. The two discuss the iconic record store and the creative importance of having...
48 min
273
David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) with Joe Pera
Comedian Joe Pera (Joe Pera Talks With You) and singer-songwriter David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) have elevated self-aware open-heartedness and detailed observation of humanity into, well, art. When David discovered Joe's show, he fell for it hard, and...
56 min
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George Saunders with Dana Spiotta
Today’s episode is produced in collaboration with Murmrr Ballroom and Community Bookstore. We are so pleased to, for the first time on the Talkhouse Podcast, present two authors in conversation. And what authors! To celebrate George Saunders’ new...
64 min
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Revisited: Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) with Abbi Jacobson
This harrowing virus and quarantine have brought infinite terrible things with them. Still, I want to take a moment to celebrate a ray of sunshine — some truly incredible live-from-their-home sets from brilliant artists. “The Tweedy Show,” the...
53 min