ABC/Martin Fry (S08/E14)

On this week’s episode of Time To Talk, Sean Sennett is joined by The Church’s Steve Kilbey. With the band on the road alongside an orchestra conducted by George Ellis, Kilbey discusses their new album, Lacuna—a 17-track opus recorded primarily in Texas. Along the way, he explores his songwriting process, the influence of cannabis and his favourite Church albums. He also revisits the music that first sparked his imagination as a child, including seeing The Easybeats, and reveals how Instagram helped him through the dark days of COVID.

Filmmaker Daley Pearson joins Sean Sennett on this episode of Time To Talk to discuss his new film, Allen—a love letter to adolescence, shot around Southeast Queensland, with Coolum looking particularly spectacular on the big screen. The story follows Petey, whose childhood best friend, an alien called Allen, disappears without saying goodbye, only to return two decades later with a secret that could change the world. Recorded at Brisbane’s Angelika Cinemas, this brisk, ten-minute conversation explores the loss that inspired the film and the business of growing up.

ABC frontman Martin Fry joins Sean Sennett on this edition of Time To Talk ahead of the band’s 2027 Australian tour. From ABC’s early days in Sheffield to his current love of Olivia Rodrigo, Martin reflects on a life in music. Along the way, the conversation takes in The Lexicon of Love, fanzines, David Bowie, Trevor Horn and — perhaps unexpectedly — a succulent Chinese meal. Strange as it seems, that’s where we begin. Here’s Martin Fry.

Suzi Quatro joins Sean Sennett on this week’s episode of Time To Talk. Ahead of her 42nd Australian tour, the rock legend reflects on her early days in Detroit, her move to London, Alice Cooper and Joan Jett, working with Mike Chapman and her memorable role in Happy Days. Plus, she shares a fascinating Elvis story. Tune in!

Acclaimed Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin joins Sean Sennett on Time To Talk for a wide-ranging conversation about her acclaimed new film Two Years Later. Along the way, Phoebe reflects on her breakout role in H2O: Just Add Water, her work on Boy Swallows Universe and her film career, before revealing the books, movies, fashion and creative influences that continue to inspire her. It’s a warm, insightful and entertaining chat with one of Australia’s most successful international stars. Tune in for Time To Talk with Phoebe Tonkin.

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, songwriting, relationships and finding her own voice

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 ranges widely and reveals the many sides of one of entertainment’s most distinctive voices.

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” remains a masterpiece, discusses what makes Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well” so effective, and much more.

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 stage as La La Land In Concert tours Australia with a live orchestra. They also dive into jazz, songwriting, film composition and much more.

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 much more.