Time To Talk with Sean Sennett

Kita Alexander joins Sean Sennett on this week’s edition of Time To Talk. Kita’s powerful new album RAGE sees the ARIA-nominated singer-songwriter embracing honesty, vulnerability and self-discovery as she explores the emotions that have shaped her life and music. In this candid conversation, Kita talks about the making of the album, learning to trust her instincts, the pressures placed on women,...

Susie Eddie Izzard joins Sean Sennett on this week’s episode of Time to Talk. Currently touring Australia in a remarkable one-person production of Hamlet, Izzard reflects on breaking into Pinewood Studios as a 15-year-old, running marathons, the influence of David Bowie, questions of faith, and what it really takes to survive and succeed in show business. It’s a fascinating conversation that range...

Jack Antonoff joins Sean Sennett on this week’s edition of Time To Talk. Antonoff’s latest album with Bleachers, Everyone for 10 Minutes, is out now. He discusses the making of the record, the art of songwriting and his acclaimed work as a producer. Along the way, he reflects on the influence of John Hughes, reveals his favourite Bob Dylan song, explains why The Beatles’ “Happiness Is a Warm Gun”...

Sean Sennett talks to Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz on this edition of Time To Talk about his groundbreaking work on La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone and directed by Damien Chazelle. As the beloved modern musical celebrates its 10th anniversary, Hurwitz reflects on composing the iconic score, his creative partnership with Chazelle, and bringing the music to life on...

Russell Mael from Sparks joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk. The pair discuss Sparks’ upcoming Australian tour and go all the way back to when Russell and Ron first started out in Los Angeles, seeing bands like The Doors and Love, right through to their collaborations with Gorillaz. They also talk about The Sparks Brothers movie, Todd Rundgren, AI, the perils of mobile phones, pop culture, and muc...

Angourie Rice joins Sean Sennett on this week's episode of Time to Talk, to chat about her latest film, Finding Emily. Along the way, Angourie discusses Manchester, her favourite music, her favourite rom-coms, her life as an author and more.

Davey Lane joins Sean Sennett on Time to Talk this week. Davey is best known as a member of You Am I. He has also played with Crowded House, Jimmy Barnes and The Stems, as well as fronting his own band, The Pictures. Lately, Davey has been making music with the Australian Rock Collective, better known as ARC. On stage, they’ve previously tackled the music of the Beatles and Pink Floyd, and now the...

Stephen Cummings joins Sean Sennett on this week's episode of Time to Talk. The revered Australian singer-songwriter, has just released a new EP Joy, as well as reissuing his classic 1989 album Lovetown, both on vinyl. Sit back as Stephen chats about life after his stroke, creating new art, what the songs on Joy mean to him, and projects for the future.

Baz Luhrmann steps onto the red carpet — and into the hot seat — with Sean Sennett for a rapid-fire edition of Time To Talk. At the premiere of his new Elvis Presley concert-documentary hybrid EPiC Luhrmann gives us the inside story on resurrecting the King for the big screen. Buckle up.

Michael Paynter joins Sean Sennett ahead of his Great Australian Songbook tour, kicking off this February. An extraordinary singer, Michael recently set theatre stages alight in the lead role of Jesus Christ Superstar. By day, he’s a key member of Jimmy Barnes’ band, and he also tours with Icehouse. A seasoned singer, songwriter and producer, Michael is now stepping back into the spotlight to head...

Stewart Copeland joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk ahead of his “Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood & Other Adventures” Australian tour. In this engaging conversation, Stewart reflects on life as one of rock’s most idiosyncratic drummers, his time with The Police, Sting’s songwriting, composing for film, playing with The Doors, and much more. Tune in.

Murray Cook — the artist formerly known as the Red Wiggle — joins Sean Sennett on this edition of Time To Talk to chat about his band, Murray & The Movers. Formerly known as The Soul Movers, the group is Murray’s creative partnership with frontwoman Lizzie Mack. In this conversation, Murray reflects on the first bands he ever saw, life as an indie musician in the ’80’s and 90s, his passion for buy...

Rob Hirst joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk to chat about his new EP, A Hundred Years or More. Recorded in collaboration with fellow Midnight Oil alumnus Jim Moginie and drummer Hamish Stuart, the EP also features appearances from Rick Grossman and Rob’s daughters, Lex and Gabriella. Rob dives into the making of the new music, the creative process behind the sessions, and much more.

The legendary John Swan — better known as Swanee — is back with his first album in a decade, Believe. Chatting to Sean Sennett, John tells the story behind this remarkable independent record, which has risen to the top of the charts. Featuring a who’s who of Australian rock royalty, the album sees Swanee duetting with everybody from his brothers Jimmy and Alan Barnes through to Rick Springfield, C...

Jimmy Barnes joins Sean Sennett on a very special episode of Time To Talk. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jimmy dives into the making of his seminal album Working Class Man. Looking back across forty years, he reflects on everything from leaving Scotland as a boy to writing and recording one of Australia’s most iconic records. It’s a cracking episode — you won’t want to miss it. Enjoy.

Join Sean Sennett for a chat with Bernard Fanning about the 20th-anniversary vinyl reissue of his classic 2005 solo album Tea & Sympathy. Bernard talks about his songwriting process, Powderfinger, vault tracks and duets, and what we can expect from his upcoming tour.

Paul Kelly returns to Time To Talk with Sean Sennett to discuss his new album 70. In this wide-ranging chat, Paul shares the stories behind the songs, reflects on his recent run of arena shows, revisits albums from the past, talks a little Ashes cricket, and explains his new habit of releasing records in pairs.

Bestselling author Matthew Reilly joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk to discuss his thrilling new novel, The Detective. With over eight million books sold worldwide, Reilly shares the inspiration, surprises, and cinematic twists behind his latest page-turner in this fast, insightful conversation.

On this episode of Time To Talk, Sean Sennett sits down with Iva Davies — the visionary behind Icehouse — to explore the songs, stories, and creative spark that shaped one of Australia’s most enduring bands. From Great Southern Land to Electric Blue, Davies reflects on his remarkable journey, his influences, and the art of building soundscapes that defined a generation. He also talks about David B...

The Black Sorrows’ Joe Camilleri joins Sean Sennett on this episode of Time To Talk to reflect on his remarkable creative life. As The Black Sorrows release a new compilation, The Quintessential Black Sorrows, Joe looks back on the band’s journey and the songs that shaped it. He also revisits his earlier days with Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, talks through his songwriting process, and shares the hig...

The great Brian Nankervis is Sean Sennett’s special guest on Time To Talk this week. Currently on the road with the RocKwiz 25 tour, this conversation traces Brian’s journey from his early days as a school teacher to his first forays into comedy, his alter ego Raymond J. Bartholomeuz, and the creation and enduring appeal of RocKwiz. Along the way, Brian also discusses his love of Bob Dylan, Stephe...

Ever wondered what it's like inside a tribute band - let alone one of the best in the world? This week Jodie Thornton joins Sean Sennett to talk about just that. Jodie is Agnetha in Bjorn Again. Of course you've heard of them - Bjorn Again is the world’s Number One ABBA tribute band. Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1988, the band has now toured over 120 countries to international critical acclai...

Deborah Mailman is Sean Sennett’s guest on this week’s episode of Time To Talk. While Deborah is promoting her new film Kangaroo, she took the time to chat to Sean about her experience making the film and then went back to recall her early days in Brisbane as an acting student at QUT, throwing back to her earliest days at La Boite and Queensland Theatre, while discussing so much more.

Belinda Carlisle joins Sean Sennett on this episode of Time To Talk. Currently promoting her new album, Once Upon A Time In California - the record is Belinda’s homage to the golden age of West Coast pop. Along the way Belinda chats about everything from her solo career and playing live to the Germs, The Go-Go’s, songs that made the album, songs that didn’t and so much more.

Tim Minchin joins Sean Sennett in the Time To Talk hot seat. A fascinating chat that covers Tim’s new album Time Machine and then dips into a broader conversation about the creative process, the Beatles, growing up in Perth, A.I. dealing with ‘thwarted expectations’ as an adult and so much more. As you know, Tim is the composer and lyricist of smash-hit stage musicals, Matilda and Groundhog Day. A...