Magnetic Friction with Tim Smal

Tim Smal
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Welcome to Magnetic Friction, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on how great records are made. In each episode, Tim sits down with an incredible musician to dissect their album track-by-track. From the initial sparks of inspiration and studio breakthroughs to the creative tension and grit it takes to finish a record, we explore the stories behind the songs.

  1. Anton van Schalkwyk (Skobbejakus) – Eerste Dinge Eerste

    May 12

    Anton van Schalkwyk (Skobbejakus) – Eerste Dinge Eerste

    Anton van Schalkwyk of Skobbejakus talks about his EP, Eerste Dinge Eerste. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/anton

    24 min
  2. Hugo Veldsman – These Fears Are Not Our Fears

    Apr 19

    Hugo Veldsman – These Fears Are Not Our Fears

    Hugo Veldsman talks about his album, These Fears Are Not Our Fears. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/hugo

    25 min
  3. Ramone Pickover (Grand Mirage) – Ill-Gotten Gains

    Mar 13

    Ramone Pickover (Grand Mirage) – Ill-Gotten Gains

    Ramone Pickover of Grand Mirage talks about their single, Ill-Gotten Gains. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/ramone

    26 min
  4. Simon Van Gend – Dream I’m A Bird

    Feb 16

    Simon Van Gend – Dream I’m A Bird

    Simon van Gend talks about his album, Dream I'm A Bird. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/simonv

    25 min
  5. John Battersby – Stone Figures

    Jan 14

    John Battersby – Stone Figures

    John Battersby talks about his album, Stone Figures. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/john

    24 min
  6. Will Dorey – Skinshape x Horus

    12/10/2025

    Will Dorey – Skinshape x Horus

    Will Dorey of Skinshape talks about his album, Skinshape x Horus. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/will

    24 min
  7. Jonathan Stephen Simons – Time Flows Like Water

    11/20/2025

    Jonathan Stephen Simons – Time Flows Like Water

    Jonathan Stephen Simons talks about his album, Time Flows Like Water. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/jss

    26 min
  8. Maya Spector – Honey & Heartache

    08/29/2023

    Maya Spector – Honey & Heartache

    Maya Spector discusses her record, Honey & Heartache. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/maya

    25 min
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Welcome to Magnetic Friction, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on how great records are made. In each episode, Tim sits down with an incredible musician to dissect their album track-by-track. From the initial sparks of inspiration and studio breakthroughs to the creative tension and grit it takes to finish a record, we explore the stories behind the songs.

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