we need to talk... | 19

presenter andrea mclean | 25

Andrea McLean joins Takaya Honda for a raw, generous and deeply honest conversation about leaving Loose Women, losing professional identity, financial collapse, shame, resilience and building a life after public failure. What we get into: * Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and returning to the UK * GMTV, live TV and becoming the long-serving anchor of Loose Women * The art of holding a panel together and making the viewer at home feel seen * Walking away from a stable TV contract * Building This Girl Is On Fire and launching into a pandemic * Business failure, illness and selling her home * Shame, public identity and the Starbucks story * Rebuilding through media training, writing and moving to Spain * Redefining success, money, contentment and what comes next just tak. is an interview platform dedicated to unmasking the reality of the creative industry. Hosted by Australian actor and presenter Takaya Honda, the show strips away the polished PR narratives to ask the most important question in performance: Why? Support Just Tak on Patreon: https://patreon.com/justtak [https://patreon.com/justtak] Promotion / Links: Buy Andrea McLean’s book Shameless and find out more about Andrea: https://andreamclean.com/ [https://andreamclean.com/] Follow Andrea McLean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreamclean1/ [https://www.instagram.com/andreamclean1/] Sponsors: BeautyBoat.com: use code BIN25 for 25% off your entire order. https://beautyboat.com/ [https://beautyboat.com/] RØDE: thanks for the mics making us sound so good. Support: If you’re having a tough time, please don’t struggle alone. Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. If life is in danger, call 000. United Kingdom: Text Shout to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Watch just tak on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Takandmatty] (and subscribe so you don't miss special live events). Catch up with all things @justtakpod on Instagram [Instagram.com/justtakpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justtakpod], or Facebook [Facebook.com/justtakpod] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

rob 'millsy' mills | 24

Rob Mills joins Takaya Honda for a warm, funny and refreshingly honest chat about fame, theatre, Neighbours, music, ageing, resilience and what it really takes to keep showing up in the creative industry. What we get into: * Australian Idol and early fame * Rob’s Neighbours era as Finn Kelly * Waitress, Wicked, Ghost and the eight-show-week grind * Taking on Bon Jovi live * Vocal discipline, fitness and recovery * Reviews, critics and being called “surprisingly good” * Georgie Tunny, interviews and wedding planning * Music education and the Australian Children’s Music Foundation * Acting technique, emotional fatigue and staying good to work with just tak. is an interview platform dedicated to unmasking the reality of the creative industry. Hosted by Australian actor and presenter Takaya Honda, the show strips away the polished PR narratives to ask the most important question in performance: Why? Support Just Tak on Patreon: https://patreon.com/justtak [https://patreon.com/justtak] Promotion / Links: See Rob Mills in Waitress Rob stars as Dr Pomatter in Waitress, now playing in Australia. https://waitressthemusical.com.au/ [https://waitressthemusical.com.au/] Follow Rob Mills Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmillsymills/ [https://www.instagram.com/robmillsymills/] Rob Mills Official Site https://www.robmills.net.au/ [https://www.robmills.net.au/] Australian Children’s Music Foundation https://acmf.com.au/ [https://acmf.com.au/] Sponsors: BeautyBoat.com: use code BIN25 for 25% off your entire order. https://beautyboat.com/ [https://beautyboat.com/] RØDE: thanks for the mics making us sound so good. Support: If you’re having a tough time, please don’t struggle alone. Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. If life is in danger, call 000. United Kingdom: Text Shout to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Watch just tak on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Takandmatty] (and subscribe so you don't miss special live events). Catch up with all things @justtakpod on Instagram [Instagram.com/justtakpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justtakpod], or Facebook [Facebook.com/justtakpod] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

actress charlotte nicdao | 23

Charlotte Nicdao joins Takaya Honda for a funny, honest and beautifully chaotic conversation about acting, ambition, friendship, motherhood, fame and Mythic Quest. Best known as Poppy Li in Apple TV’s Mythic Quest, Charlotte also reflects on voice work, upcoming film projects, her podcast At The Movies with Charlotte and Bron, and finding joy in making things without needing to prove yourself. What we get into: * Charlotte and Takaya reuniting after playing brother and sister on A gURLs wURLd * Charlotte’s unresolved Neighbours grievance, plus Takaya revisiting his own Neighbours death scene * Early acting jobs, dance doubles, soundtrack recordings and pretending to be much better at dancing than she was * Years of LA auditions, near-misses, almost giving up, and the extraordinary story that led to Mythic Quest * Why Charlotte acts, and how childhood creativity shaped her life * The primary school “devil worship” misunderstanding * Losing her phone, smartphone overwhelm and the pressure of always being reachable * Why Mythic Quest was a dream job, and why success still cannot complete you * Snoop Dogg, voice work, Bluey, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Adventure Time and upcoming film work just tak. is an interview platform dedicated to unmasking the reality of the creative industry. Hosted by Australian actor and presenter Takaya Honda, the show strips away the polished PR narratives to ask the most important question in performance: Why? Promotion / Links: Watch Charlotte Nicdao in Mythic Quest Charlotte stars as Poppy Li in Mythic Quest, streaming on Apple TV. https://tv.apple.com/ [https://tv.apple.com/] Listen to At The Movies with Charlotte and Bron Charlotte’s film podcast with Bron Belcher. https://open.spotify.com/show/00knIWNGbg91uCBJ7F8N8k [https://open.spotify.com/show/00knIWNGbg91uCBJ7F8N8k] Follow Charlotte Nicdao Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottenicdao/ [https://www.instagram.com/charlottenicdao/] Sponsors: https://beautyboat.com/ [https://beautyboat.com/ ]: use code BIN25 for 25% off your entire order. RØDE: thanks for the mics making us sound so good. Support: If you’re having a tough time, please don’t struggle alone. Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. If life is in danger, call 000. United Kingdom: Text Shout to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Watch just tak on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Takandmatty] (and subscribe so you don't miss special live events). Catch up with all things @justtakpod on Instagram [Instagram.com/justtakpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justtakpod], or Facebook [Facebook.com/justtakpod] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

actor travis jeffery | 22

Travis Jeffery joins Takaya Honda for a raw, funny and deeply honest conversation about acting, ambition, grief, body transformation and learning that “making it” does not mean losing yourself. Best known for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Unbroken, Pirates of the Caribbean and Gallipoli, Travis reflects on dream jobs, self-worth, motion capture, pottery, Australian film and building a life beyond the next role. What we get into: * Travis’s new film Birthright and why it is such a wild, timely Australian dark comedy. * Working on huge productions including Unbroken, Pirates of the Caribbean and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. * The physical toll of transforming for roles, from losing weight for Unbroken to getting ripped for Birthright. * Writing and starring in Dusty, and how personal grief became the seed of the short film. * Losing someone young, guilt, numbing, and the self-destructive ways grief can show up. * Why friendship grief is often overlooked. * The “arrival fallacy” and why dream jobs do not magically make you feel complete. * Working with Andy Serkis and learning how to move like a chimpanzee. Promotion/ Links: See Travis Jeffery in Birthright Travis’s new Australian dark comedy Birthright is in cinemas from May 21. Find screening details, tickets and Q&A event information here: https://www.madman.com.au/birthright/ Watch the Birthright trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npmgvgOJeSE Watch Travis Jeffery’s short film Dusty Written and created by Travis Jeffery, Dusty explores grief, guilt and the messy, self-destructive ways we sometimes cope with loss. As mentioned in the episode, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFKK1vkdZlI Visit the official Dusty website More information on the film, cast, crew and its festival run: https://dustyfilm.com.au/ Watch the Before Dawn trailer Travis also appears in the Australian war film Before Dawn, which comes up in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-ibQNR11tE Follow Travis Jeffery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travjeffery/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/travjeffery Sponsors: BeautyBoat.com [https://beautyboat.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooF-Ef4NpLI7bwOnmODgbQ6Ezx3hmz7kyG6vAB4w9j75YbrHvJw]: use code BIN25 for 25% off your entire order. RØDE: thanks for the mics making us sound so good. Support: If you’re having a tough time, please don’t struggle alone. Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. If life is in danger, call 000. United Kingdom: Text Shout to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Watch just tak on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Takandmatty] (and subscribe so you don't miss special live events). Catch up with all things @justtakpod on Instagram [Instagram.com/justtakpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justtakpod], or Facebook [Facebook.com/justtakpod] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

olivia junkeer (yashvi from neighbours) | 21

Olivia Junkeer joins Takaya Honda for the first official episode of just tak, as the podcast steps into its new era. Best known to Neighbours fans as Yashvi Rebecchi, Olivia talks about life after Ramsay Street, moving to London, the chaos and heartbreak of growing up on set, the work that shaped her, and why she is now more interested in truth, comedy and creative freedom than chasing fame. Funny, honest and full of proper Neighbours nostalgia, this is a warm catch-up about acting, identity, friendship, grief, representation and what comes next. What we get into: · Launching the new just tak era with Olivia as the perfect first guest. · Life after Neighbours, moving to London, and finding her feet in the UK industry. · The Yashvi and Ned slap that never happened, and why Olivia still feels robbed. · Growing up on Ramsay Street and realising later that Neighbours was also a workplace. · Grief, dogs, comfort watches, chocolate, TikTok, and four-hour phone calls with Gemma Donovan. · Leaving behind the chase for fame and focusing on work that feels truthful, funny and creatively exciting. · Working on Strife, learning from Asher Keddie, and finding confidence in a brilliant ensemble. · Representation, mixed identity, racism storylines, and the pressure of getting it right on screen. · Olivia’s next chapter, including Who Needs Love Songs, Rex, and acting between London and Melbourne. #JustTak #JustTakPodcast #OliviaJunkeer #YashviRebecchi #Neighbours #TakayaHonda #RamsayStreet #AustralianTV #AussiePodcast #NeighboursPodcast just tak. is an interview platform dedicated to unmasking the reality of the creative industry. Hosted by Australian actor and presenter Takaya Honda, the show strips away the polished PR narratives to ask the most important question in performance: Why? Sponsors: BeautyBoat.com [https://beautyboat.com/] : use code BIN25 for 25% off your entire order. RØDE: thanks for the mics making us sound so good. Support: If you’re having a tough time, please don’t struggle alone. Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. If life is in danger, call 000. United Kingdom: Text Shout to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Watch just tak on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Takandmatty] (and subscribe so you don't miss special live events). Catch up with all things @justtakpod on Instagram [Instagram.com/justtakpod], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justtakpod], or Facebook [Facebook.com/justtakpod] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.