Music Interviews Episodes

Dave Varriale - I'd Hit That
Feb. 22, 2026

Dave Varriale - I'd Hit That

Today’s episode is a bit of a full-circle moment for me, because my guest is Dave Varriale — the host of I’d Hit That Podcast… one of the reasons this show exists. Back in the day, Dave and his guests on Id Hit That were my c...

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Adam Miller
Feb. 8, 2026

Adam Miller

My guest today is guitarist Adam Miller — one of Australia’s most quietly brilliant musicians. We talk about seeing the guitar like a piano, opening for Tommy Emmanuel as a teenager, touring the US as a fully self-managed art...

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Michael Paynter
Jan. 18, 2026

Michael Paynter

My guest today is Michael Paynter — Singer, songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist with a voice you’ve heard everywhere, even if you didn’t know it. From touring with Jimmy Barnes , ICEHOUSE , and The Veronicas , to t...

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Nick Gaffaney
Jan. 3, 2026

Nick Gaffaney

My guest today is drummer, composer, and creative mad scientist Nick Gaffaney. Originally from Christchurch NZ, now based in LA, with a career that’s moved through jazz, free improv, cruise ships, the NZ session scene, artist...

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2025 Review & Listener Q&A
Dec. 28, 2025

2025 Review & Listener Q&A

Yo! Stevie Taylor here. No guest today… this one’s a bit of a pause-and-look-around moment. A wee bit of a year in review. Stick around. I’ll tell you about some of the behind the scenes stuff and my personal takeaways from s...

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Tania Doko
Dec. 20, 2025

Tania Doko

My guest today is the one the only Tania Doko — one half of Bachelor Girl , and one of Australia’s most distinctive voices. Bachelor Girl’s debut album, Waiting for the Day is one of my dessert island albums, so it was really...

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Hayley Teal
Dec. 7, 2025

Hayley Teal

My guest today is singer and songwriter Hayley Teal . Hayley’s been a professional musician since her teens — from X Factor and major sync deals to cover bands, TV show bands like Dancing with the Stars and Australian idol, a...

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Tiffany Richmond
Nov. 22, 2025

Tiffany Richmond

My guest today is Tiffany Richmond. She’s a mum, a musician, voiceover artist and coach and the creative force behind kids EDM act, Poppy Galactic. In this conversation we talk about her journey from the early band days, to t...

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Ally Friendship
Oct. 27, 2025

Ally Friendship

My guest today, is powerhouse vocalist Ally Friendship — a singer with grit, soul, and one hell of a story. From fronting rock bands and tribute shows to nearly 30 years working as a mortician, Ally’s journey is as unique as ...

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Virginia Lillye - A tribute
Oct. 20, 2025

Virginia Lillye - A tribute

On Sunday 19th October 2025, I got word that Virginia Lillye lost her 2 year battle with cancer. Virginia was a powerhouse on stage but more so a beacon of hope and positivity off it, which makes it that more difficult to bel...

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