Seja talks to her guest Jeremy Neale about his feelings regarding his new album ‘ We were trying to make it out’ which came out in February 2020. They chat about his Beach Boys influence, his start on the drums, learning guitar on a nylon string, and how knowing chords above the 5th fret doesn’t matter. Jeremy Tells Seja about the touring logistics of his 12-piece band Velociraptor, how to survive as a musician in a capitalist world and how lovely and supportive the Brisbane music community is. Seja and Jeremy share stories about how they say yes to everything and their experiences going to New York as recipients of the Grant McLennan Fellowship.

Seja talks to her guest Andrew Falkous AKA Falco (Future of the Left, Mclusky) about how as a kid he wasn’t a music fan as a rebellion against his music teacher parents, how Queen changed everything and how he hates the term origin story. They chat about bullying the bullies, stage banter and their shared love for Roland Juno 60s. Falco tells Seja about his honesty regarding making a living from music, how he protects his voice, his trusting relationships with his bandmates and the role their egos play in the songwriting process.

Falco's strange show experience was illustrated by Murdoch Stafford (@murdochstafford).

You can find all illustrations on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Doug Lussenhop (DJ Douggpound) about how he got his start in video editing before going on to work on shows such as Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, The Eric Andre Show and Portlandia. They list things they have in common such as having a podcast, trying to eat vegan, playing solos on a Spod song as well as being in his videos. Seja and Doug chat about Doug’s feature film, how editing to the sound of a video is what makes it funny, using samplers and space bar and how he got his start working with Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim.

Doug’s strange show story was illustrated (and animated) by Spod.

You can see all illustrations on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page

Seja talks to her guest Cate Le Bon about how growing up listening to Crowded House and Neil Young made her a sucker for good melody, how Welsh language culture has evolved and the challenges of writing in a different language. Cate tells Seja about looking up to bands like the Super Furry Animals, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci and Datblygu, how cathartic her other creative endeavours like ceramics and furniture making have been and how she uses different instruments to serve her songs. They chat about John Cale, obsessing over friends’ songs, singing in underwhelming keys, and their favourite keyboard sounds.

Cate’s strange show experience was illustrated by Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia).

You can see all illustrations on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page

Seja talks to her guest Ed Kuepper (The Saints, The Laughing Clowns) about the beginnings of the Saints, growing up in Brisbane, and pre punk tabloid hysteria. Ed tells Seja about how much the band achieved in its short lifespan, how getting banned from venues made them open their own club, and what a revelation it was moving to London. Ed and Seja chat about their love of the Kinks, their feelings about 2007's Pig City show that the Saints briefly reformed for, and writing songs in German.

Ed's show story was illustrated by Alex Gillies (@againstwoodgrain). You can see his work on Etsy under AlexGilliesWoodcuts.

All illustrations can be viewed on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page

Seja talks to her guest Gareth Liddiard (The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm) about some of his experiences growing up in Port Hedland, Western Australia and London, how free jazz cassettes opened his mind to weird music and how he got started on the saxophone, bass and guitar. Gareth tells Seja about playing in his punk/hardcore band at surfie parties, the comradery he gained through music and how he got his job as a roadie. They chat about what a great musical family The Drones dropped into on arrival in Melbourne, the differences between playing in all boy/all girl bands, respect (or lack of respect) for other people’s equipment, and Gareth’s writing process. Also a touch of World War 2 talk.

Gareth’s strange show experience is illustrated by Conrad Greenleaf (Richard in Your Mind, Stressless).

All illustrations can be viewed on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page

Seja talks to her guest Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia) about their shared German heritage, how Clem Burke and Devo transformed his life with their look and music, and his introduction into punk. Fred tells Seja about reaching out to John Waters as a teenager and their resulting friendship, the similarities between music and comedy improvisation and his thoughts on music criticism. Fred and Seja also share their unique stories about getting to perform live with Devo.

Fred’s strange show story was illustrated by the incredible musician and their mutual friend Courtney Barnett (@courtneymelba).

All illustrations can be viewed on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page

Seja talks to her guest Holly Throsby about how she started playing guitar as a child after finding one on the street, being inspired by the movie La Bamba, and the concurrent learning of guitar and coffee drinking. Holly tells Seja about her first songs, her creative school mates, how she got signed to Spunk Records and the fortuitous international tour supports she received through the label. They chat about her band Seeker Lover Keeper, her two novels Goodwood and Cedar Valley, her writing and planning process for both songwriting and prose, and her experiences with stage fright.

Holly’s strange show story was illustrated by Vanessa Norlander (@ness_noralander) and can be seen on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Jessica Cerro (Montaigne) about her structured routine, positive self talk and self belief and how social media can be both positive and negative. Jess tells seja about writing in LA with different producers and serendipitous moments that changed her life. They discuss her songwriting process, her vocal technique, how to get live shows together and stage banter.

Montaigne’s strange show story was illustrated by @aluna.ink.

All illustrations can be viewed on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page

Seja talks to her guest Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) about all the important subjects such as napping too close to show time and psychological issues with needing to pee while on stage. Jeff tells Seja about inheriting his entire family’s records as a child, reconciling liking problematic bands, how music changes depending who you’re listening with and the contrast of writing prose vs songs. They chat about reading reviews, the incredible Wilco band his family band Tweedy. 

Jeff's story is illustrated by Davey Lane (You Am I). All illustrations can be viewed on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page