Awkward Talks

Awkward Talks

Awkward Talks is your big sibling in the music industry. Discussing the good, the bad and, the Awkward with your favourite artists. Your host Issy Walker is a singer, songwriter, and lover of creative conversations. Each episode Issy asks her guests about their journeys to success and some of the tip'n' tricks that helped them along the way. Breaking down the barriers one Awkward Talk at a time. If you're an aspiring musician, artist or, industry practitioner, and you want to level up your creative career. Then this is the podcast for you.

  1. 016: WOW & Plotting World Domination with Zoe Moon 
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    10/11/2023

    016: WOW & Plotting World Domination with Zoe Moon ✨🌕💜🌃🎙️

    Nau Mai hoki mai ki te Awkward Talks. For the LAST EPISODE of season one. We welcome you back to our studio with the delicately soulful Zoe Moon. In this episode we chat about.. The culture shock that is rural NZ The culture HIVE that is Pōneke How Zoe found music The inside gossip of WOW 2023 The real 'day in the life' of an independent artist And how being human weaves into your journey as an artist. We also get a bit emotional as we say our goodbyes for season one of Awkward Talks. What a beautiful journey it has been whānau, thank you for coming along with us. AT will be back! But as things evolve we appreciate where we are right now. Let us know what you think of this episode whānau in the Q&A box, or leave a review as it really helps us out. You can Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we have an awesome community and would love for you to join for access to  BTS content, resources, tips ‘n’ tricks.   You can find Zoe ⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠ ⁠ You can find Issy ⁠⁠⁠HERE  ⁠⁠⁠  You can find Cae ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠  A huge thank you also to Matrix Digital for making us look and sound crispy in their state-of-the-art podcasting studio that makes us feel super profesh! Find out more about their high-quality Audio & Visual Production services ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠  Also a big thank you to @nzmusicommission for making this possible. Produced & Mastered by: @robbiemulligan

    1h 16m
  2. 013: Justice, Jams, and Just do it, with Maddy Taylor 💕💃🎤💿

    29/09/2023

    013: Justice, Jams, and Just do it, with Maddy Taylor 💕💃🎤💿

    Nau Mai hoki mai ki te Awkward Talks. On this lucky episode 13 we get to talk to the Electric Lady herself Maddy Taylor. It's always extra special when we host a guest who has never shared their story publicly. Huge shout out to Maddy for her courage and authenticity during this kōrero. In this episode we talk all about Maddy's journey to become the boss as$ bit#$ that she is in this industry. Lead singer and band wrangler of the iconic Tahini Bikini (no idea who they are), DJ, and vocalist. Madds has got some great tips, great insight, and great stories. If you're needing a boost of courage in this industry, or want to listen to an A class yarn. This episode is for you. Let us know what you thought of this episode whānau in the Q&A box, or leave a review as it really helps us out. A huge thank you also to Matrix Digital for making us look and sound crispy in their state-of-the-art podcasting studio that makes us feel super profesh! Find out more about their high-quality Audio & Visual Production services ⁠HERE⁠  You can Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ and we have an awesome community and would love for you to join for access to  BTS content, resources, tips ‘n’ tricks.   You can find Maddy ⁠HERE⁠ You can find Issy ⁠HERE  ⁠ You can find Cae ⁠HERE⁠  Also a big thank you to @nzmusicommission for making this possible. Produced & Mastered by: @robbiemulligan

    1h 4m
  3. 011: "Tsunami Comes, I Ride Wave" with Vera Ellen 🔮 🌊🎸👰‍♀️🎶

    01/09/2023

    011: "Tsunami Comes, I Ride Wave" with Vera Ellen 🔮 🌊🎸👰‍♀️🎶

    Nau Mai hoki mai ki te Awkward Talks. On this episode of Awkward Talks we had the most beautiful conversation with the exceptionally talented Vera Ellen. In this episode, we talk with Vera about.... 1) Her journey navigating the industry from a young age. 2) The differences between the industry in NZ and LA. 3) The raw reality of trying to get home from overseas during COVID. 4) How your mental health can inform your art. 5) Finding ways to manage mental health as an artist. 6) Mental Health and Live performance. 7) Upcoming gigs, shows, and initiatives. 8) and of course good ol Kōrero Cue. Thank you so much to Vera for being so open and honest with her journey. It was truly our honour to host such an authentic kōrero. And to the listeners! Thank you so much for your constant support. Let us know what you thought about this episode via our Instagram, or leave a comment in the Q&A section below the episode on Spotify, or leave a review on Apple podcasts.   A huge thank you also to Matrix Digital for making us look and sound crispy in their state-of-the-art podcasting studio that makes us feel super profesh! Find out more about their high-quality Audio & Visual Production services HERE  You can Follow us on Instagram ⁠HERE⁠ and we have an awesome community and would love for you to join for access to  BTS content, resources, tips ‘n’ tricks.   You can find Vera Ellen HERE You can find Issy HERE   You can find Cae HERE  Also a big thank you to @nzmusicommission for making this possible. Produced & Mastered by: @robbiemulligan

    1h 13m

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Awkward Talks is your big sibling in the music industry. Discussing the good, the bad and, the Awkward with your favourite artists. Your host Issy Walker is a singer, songwriter, and lover of creative conversations. Each episode Issy asks her guests about their journeys to success and some of the tip'n' tricks that helped them along the way. Breaking down the barriers one Awkward Talk at a time. If you're an aspiring musician, artist or, industry practitioner, and you want to level up your creative career. Then this is the podcast for you.