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Sweetman Podcast

Simon Sweetman

Conversations with creative people. simonsweetman.substack.com

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Sweetman Podcast: Episode 217 - Freya Daly Sadgrove

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2020/06/18

An in-depth conversation with poet, writer and theatre-maker Freya Daly Sadgrove. She talks about and reads poems from her debut full-length VUP collection, "Head Girl". We talk about life and writing, she discusses her mental health and lockdown and remembering that classic tome, 'Laura's Poems'. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

125:36

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 216 - David Cormack

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2020/06/11

An in-depth conversation with PR/Comms specialist, writer, political commentator and ex-comedian David Cormack. We talk through his life and career/s and also talk about the podcast Brazen, of which he is one of the producers and co-creators. We talk about comedy, TV appearances, freelance writing, parenting, the state of politics and jouranlism and many other things besides. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

71:39

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 215 - Karen O'Leary

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2020/06/05

An in-depth conversation with (Officer) Karen O'Leary; she of the TV show Wellington Paranormal and the movie What We Do In The Shadows. When is not portraying Officer O'Leary she is the head teacher at an early childcare facility, where she's been employed for the last 20 years. She fell into acting by a mistake of genius casting. We talk about her life and passions and the 'side-gig' of appearing in character at events and on stage and screen. Get full access to Sounds Good! at

26:41

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 214 - Nick Lowe

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2020/05/28

A phoner with the legendary singer/songwriter and producer Nick Lowe. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

95:00

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 213 - Mike White

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2020/03/25

An in-depth conversation with journalist Mike White. We talk through his life and career - including many of the stories he's helped defined and which in turn have defined him (Ben and Olivia, Scott Guy, Mark Lundy) as well as his love of dogs and his brand new book "How To Walk A Dog". We talk about journalism's future and celebrate its past. We talk about his luck and skill as an award winning writing with a decade and a half run at North & South. Get full access to Sounds Good! at

91:46

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 212 - Sameena Zehra

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2020/03/18

An in-depth conversation with Sameena Zehra - storyteller, actor, activist, artist, comedian...we talk about her life and work and how she finds and keeps projects that keep her afloat and nourish the soul. We spent time previewing the then-upcoming (now postponed) show at BATS Theatre, White Men. But we talked about a lot of other things beyond that - and fingers crossed the show will return to have its hour on the stage at some point this year. There's a lot in this chat besides all that. Get full

80:16

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 211 - George D. Henderson

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2020/03/11

An in-depth conversation with George D. Henderson, singer, songwriter and musician. We talk about his time with The Puddle and other projects. We talk drugs and rehabilitation and his sideline career as an academic researcher. We talk music in general, songwriting, the genius of Luke Haines and many more things besides. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

66:40

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 210 - Jordan Luck

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2020/03/05

An in-depth conversation with Jordan Luck - lead singer and songwriter with The Jordan Luck Band, formerly The Dance Exponents and The Exponents. We talk of a life touring, of songwriting, of the intervention that lead to his sobriety. We talk too about finding joy in music, in listening, in a love of sound. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

106:51

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 209 - Lucien Johnson

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2020/02/26

An in-depth conversation with composer and musician Lucien Johnson. We talk theatre and his upcoming NZ festival show with partner (dancer/choreographer) Lucy Marinkovich - but we go back to discuss his time served in the Wellington jazz scene of the late-90s and across the 00s, including a stint in France and a money-gig touring with The Black Seeds among many other musical activities and pursuits. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

92:32

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 208 - Charlie Wallace...

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2020/02/20

An in-depth conversation with businessman, guitar teacher and musician Charlie Wallace. We talk through the building of his empire, from high school dropout to owner of Guitar Mastery Method, via teaching himself every facet of web development to create online guitar courses. We talk, too, of his own musical aspirations, including the debut release from his band Black Smoke Trigger. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

101:25

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 207 - Meg Williams

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2020/02/15

An in-depth conversation with Meg Williams, Executive Director of Tawhiri (The NZ Festival, Jazz Festival, Lexus Song Quest and Second Unit). We talk about the festival and her history with event planning and festivals, working her way up from a volunteer at various UK and European festivals through to her time over the last decade in Wellington, climbing the ladder to the top job as festival director. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

103:35

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 206 - Kev Fitzsimons

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2020/02/07

An in-depth conversation with Kev Fitzsimons, lead singer of Wellington band Anxiety Club. We talk about our time together - 20-something years ago - playing in a university covers band and from there to his time working in Scotland and England, including a stint working under a pseudonym (Thom Cross) singing vocal hooks on dance tracks and attempting to build a solo career. And now, back in Wellington, he has a family and is keeping music as something on the side. Get full access to Sounds Good!

87:00

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 205 - Steve Gunn

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2020/01/29

An in-depth conversation with American guitarist and singer/songwriter Steve Gunn. We talked through his life and career and the harshness of solo touring. We had a big old geek-out over The Beatles and many other legendary songwriters and recording artists too. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

23:24

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 204 - Margo Timmins (Cowboy...

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2020/01/22

A phone-interview with Margo Timmins, lead singer of the Cowboy Junkies. We talk through the history of the band, the songwriting dynamics, the family story - the decision to take a break to raise their own families and then the return to touring and recording. We preview their upcoming 2020 May tour of NZ - the band's first visit here in 20 years. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

143:18

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 203 - Dave Armstrong

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2020/01/16

An in-depth conversation with Wellington writer Dave Armstrong. We plug and preview his new play, "The Surprise Party" but talk also about theatre in general and his various roles as a columnist, satirist, musician, scriptwriter for TV and film - a busy life writing for hire and writing for love. We discuss his time working on Shortland Street, playing with various bands in the 1980s including The Holidaymakers ("Sweet Lovers") and making TV (Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, Spin Doctors) and movies

74:11

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 202 - Matthew Bannister

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2020/01/08

An in-depth conversation with Matthew Bannister - founder of the band Sneaky Feelings and now working under the name One Man Bannister, creating track-by-track covers of Beatles albums. We talk about his Beatles fascination, his time in Dunedin, moving there from Scotland - and then to Auckland. We talk about his memoir, Positively George Street and his other musical work (Dribbling Darts, Moth) as well as the reunion records by Sneaky Feelings. Get full access to Sounds Good! at

78:15

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 201 - Mary Macpherson

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2020/01/02

An in-depth conversation with poet and photographer Mary Macpherson. We discuss and hear readings from her brand new poetry book, "Social Media". We discuss her work as both a writer and a photographer and her philosophies and approach towards both: subjects that she likes to keep distinct, very separate. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

83:48

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 200 - David Kilgour /...

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2019/12/26

In-depth conversations with both David Kilgour and Hamish Kilgour, brothers, members of The Clean - solo performers also. I talk to David, first, backstage at a bar in Wellington ahead of his soundcheck. Less than a week later I'm down an alley-way with construction happening around us as I capture some thoughts from his brother Hamish Kilgour; coincidentally touring the country. These two conversations are presented together here to celebrate episode 200 of Sweetman Podcast. Get full access to

85:26

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 199 - Dominic Hoey

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2019/12/18

An in-depth conversation with former rapper (Tourettes) and poet and novelist Dominic Hoey. He reads from his new book, I Thought We'd Famous and we talk all things poetry and literary festivals and writing classes as well as his mental and physical health and the challenges that have motivated him along the way. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

138:22

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 198 - Fifi Colston

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2019/12/11

An in-depth conversation with Fifi Colston: "Freelance Creative". We talk children's books, writing, drawing, painting, design, TV (What Now and Good Morning), advertising, stand-up comedy, fashion, WOW, the works...you name it...Fifi Colston has done it, helped to do it or has an opinion on it. An inspiring and hilarious chat about creativity. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

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