Talk to Peter

About Talk to Peter

Conversations with creative minds

Publisher

Talk to Peter

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Milisuthando Bongela Talks To Peter

   I spoke to Milisuthando Bongela about her remarkable documentary film, 'Milisuthando', which explores themes of country, race, whiteness, and propaganda, while documenting the history of a country that no longer exists.Buddhist Bells.wav by dnewtonjr -- httpsfreesound.orgs189783 -- License Creative Commons 0

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Roger Ballen Talks to Peter

   I spoke to Roger Ballen about his photographic journey into the subconscious.

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Felix Laband Talks to Peter

   In this highly personal interview, electronic musician and visual artist Felix Laband spoke to me about the emotional and intellectual processes behind his music, as well as addiction, insecurity, and our mutual love for Bruce Springsteen.

4. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Roger Ballen and Gabriella Blumberg Talk To Peter

   American photographer Roger Ballen and South African filmmaker Gabriella Blumberg talk to Peter Machen about 'Spirits and Spaces', a short film based on Ballen's recently published photographic book of the same name. 00:00 Chapter: The Genesis of Collaboration 03:02 Chapter: Creative Process and Production Dynamics 05:53 Chapter: Navigating Artistic Roles and Responsibilities 09:00 Chapter: Perceptions of Art and the Subconscious 10:10 Chapter: Could an AI Engine Make a Ballenesque image? 15:00 Chapter: The Evolution of Photography and Artistic Identity 18:02 Chapter: The Impact of Technology on Visual Culture 25:57 Chapter: The Evolution of Artistic Expression 27:05 Chapter: Journey to Color Photography 28:51 Chapter: Collaboration in Film and Photography 30:30 Chapter: The Significance of Color in Art 32:37 Chapter: Sound Design and Its Impact 36:00 Chapter: Exploring the Subconscious Through Film 41:12 Chapter: The Nature of Artistic Moments 51:39 Chapter: The Role of Animals in Art 54:20 Chapter: Closing Thoughts on Art and Chaos

5. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Helen Walne Talks to Peter

   I spoke to writer and underwater photographer Helen Walne - whose work recently graced the cover of Time magazine - about the the world below the surface that she documents so exquisitely. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:35 The Artistic Process of Underwater Photography 00:14:45 The Relationship with Kelp and Its Ecosystem 00:17:45 The Sentience of Nature 00:20:10 Safety in the Kelp Forest 00:23:58 The Impact of Rabies on Seals 00:26:45 The Disappearance of Seagulls 00:27:50 Wild Seas and Personal Experiences 00:30:24 Breath-Holding Techniques 00:31:34 The Art of Underwater Photography 00:34:28 Coping with Cold Water 00:37:45 Journey to Underwater Photography 00:40:22 Our Lives as Metaphors for Themselves 00:41:44 Creating Living Shrines 00:45:00 Gender Dynamics in Diving 00:48:12 Naked Photography and Body Positivity 00:53:45 Facing the Sea: Night Diving Experiences 00:55:30 The Complexity of Grief and Loss 00:57:45 Reflections on Writing and Creative Process 01:02:29 Navigating Grief: Compassion and Presence 01:06:55 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

6. 

   3 Jun 2026

   David Tilman Talks to Peter

   I spoke to David Tilman about the central importance of biodiversity to life on earth. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Hi David 1:22 What is biodiversity and why is it so important? 2:55 Why are there so many species? 3:30 The ways in which biodiversity is threatened 5:13 The impact of what we eat? 7:04 The role of protein 8:16 Biodiversity loss is accelerating 9:38 Do we really need to change the way we live? 11:08 There is no other planet that we're ever going to live on 12:43 We are part of nature 13:47 A fundamental shift in human perception 15:15 Preserving biodiversity 18:22 Rewilding 20:49 Can individuals make a difference? 22:19 Making everything better - including human health 23:24 Outro

7. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Patti Smith Talks to Peter

   I spoke to Patti Smith about being the high priestess of counterculture. Timestamps: 0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0) Intro 1:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=63s) Hi! Is that Patti? 5:22 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=322s) Feeling like an alien 7:13 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=433s) The things that make me feel strange, I've transformed into work 8:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=535s) It's not about perfection 10:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=615s) What do you do? What are you interested in? 11:28 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=688s) No barriers 15:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=933s) Artists aren't kings 16:47 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=1007s) Horses 20:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=1241s) The origins of loss 23:56 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=1436s) The fight for freedom 26:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=1602s) The age of materialism 28:47 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=1727s) Will we pull through? 32:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=1940s) Try to be happy and take care of your teeth 34:02 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=2042s) We're all captains of our little boats 34:52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLv86Jwzq0&t=2092s) Outro

8. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Will Oldham talks to Peter

   I spoke to Will Oldham aka Bonnie 'Prince' Billy about his parallel journeys in film and music over the course of the last two decades. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Exploring Acting and Musical Roles 01:19 The Relationship Between Music and Acting 05:26 The Freeing Process of Creation 10:03 Authenticity in Creative Work 25:45 Impact of Early Film Experiences 25:45 Considering a Directorial Role 34:34 Artistic Production and Personal Insights 45:03 The Paradox of Performance 55:39 Reflections on Stage Acting: 1:02:12 Considering a Directorial Role

9. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Unity Dow talks to Peter

   I spoke to Botswana novelist Unity Dow about her novel 'Screaming of the Innocent' and her multiple roles as writer, activist, politician, and lawyer. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Exploring Personal Experiences in Writing 04:00 Women and Power in Botswana 05:58 Violence and Society: Nature vs. Nurture 07:29 Women’s Role in Their Own Oppression 09:38 Challenges for African Writers 10:46 The Importance of African Stories 12:06 Literacy and Cultural Impact 13:12 Conclusion and Farewell

10. 

    3 Jun 2026

    Mira Nair talks to Peter

    I spoke to director Mira Nair about her film 'Monsoon Wedding', which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. 00:00 Introduction to Meera Nair 00:50 The influence of Bollywood 03:09 Cultural Shifts and Modern Bollywood 06:21 Navigating Hollywood and Independence 08:52 Collaborative Filmmaking 10:05 South African cinema 12:01 Recognition from Hollywood 13:46 Rehearsal and Intimacy in Filmmaking 16:43 Future Aspirations and Reflections

11. 

    3 Jun 2026

    Hugh Masekela talks to Peter

    I spoke to jazz legend Hugh Masekela - who died in 2018 - about his time in exile and the complexities of cultural production in post-apartheid South Africa. 00:00 Introduction 01:32 The State of South African Music 05:46 Cultural Marketing and Colonialism 10:56 The Importance of Cultural Identity 14:30 Reflections on Exile and Return 19:35 The Role of Art in Social Change 24:01 Politics and the ANC 30:08 Healing and Moving Forward

12. 

    2 Jun 2026

    Doris Dorrie Talks to Peter

    I spoke to filmmaker and writer Doris Dörrie about her film 'Greetings from Fukushima', which was shot in the evacuation zone around Fukushima after the nuclear disaster. 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxyyy6bXSQ) Introduction to Doris Dorrie and Her Work03:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxyyy6bXSQ&t=181s) Experiencing Fukushima: The Aftermath of the Meltdown07:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxyyy6bXSQ&t=455s) Cultural Perspectives: Telling Stories Across Borders12:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxyyy6bXSQ&t=735s) Dark Humor and Surrealism in Film20:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxyyy6bXSQ&t=1212s) The Beauty in Desolation: Aesthetic Reflections27:46 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxyyy6bXSQ&t=1666s) Conclusion and Reflections on the Conversation

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