Two Words with Taku

Two Words with Taku


Latest Episodes

115. AUSPICIOUS WRITING with Selene Bateman
February 20, 2024

My special guest for this episode is Selene Dudley-Bateman, the Chief Executive Officer of Auspicious Arts Projects(AAP),a not-for-profit creative community management organisation. They provide independent artists with a secure and accessible framework

114. YOUNG FIRE with Adongwot Manyoul and Devon Lewis
January 23, 2024

Today's Two Words: YOUNG FIRE In this episode, hear our first ever guest host Adongwot Manyoul in a conversation with Devon Lewis. He’s a pioneering IT professional and the Chapter Lead for Blacks in Technology Australia, a non-for-profit championing dive

113. FUNNY BUSINESS with Janet McLeod
January 16, 2024

Today's Two Words: FUNNY BUSINESS In this episode, I’m joined by Janet McLeod, the Fairy Godmother of Melbourne Comedy. Janet runs Local Laughs, which at 20 years, is the longest running comedy room in Australia with a sole operator/programmer...and one o

112. MADE IT with Esther Fwati and Ratidzo Mambo
January 08, 2024

Today's Two Words: MADE IT In this episode, hear Esther Fwati and Ratidzo Mambo share about their careers as actors, producers and writers based in Australia. We discuss story ownership, collaborating with an abundance mindset and how being an actor influ

111. Welcome to Season 5 — We're Live
January 01, 2024

Hi, I'm Taku and welcome to Season 5 of Two Words with Taku. Whether you're a seasoned listener or stumbled upon this podcast for the first time, I'm genuinely thrilled to have you here.  The podcast Two Words with Taku is a safe space for writers and sto

110. Blast Off! — Gugu naGogo BTS
November 29, 2022

Today’s Two Words: Blast Off! Thanks to everyone who's watched my film Gugu naGogo and shared their lovely messages of support. I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! Here are a few fun bloopers for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26wnTc3wcJU It was also

109. Film Community — Gugu naGogo BTS
November 22, 2022

Today's Two Words: Film Community What does the future of community-led content creation look like in Australia? My filmmaker friends and I discuss the Kaleidoscope Project, our films and much more. Watch all our films Vivs Silly Mango, Gugu naGogo, Nama

108. Safe Space — Gugu naGogo BTS
November 15, 2022

Today's two words: Safe Space In this episode I discuss how I handled creative, business, emotional and cultural safety during the making of my film Gugu naGogo. I also give special thanks to some of the black and African women who have supported me and m

107. Escape Velocity — Gugu naGogo BTS
November 08, 2022

Escape velocity requires an object to propel itself with enough speed and thrust to break through a barrier. NASA Today's Two Words: Escape Velocity In Season 4, I'm going behind the scenes to break down how I made my first short film Gugu naGogo, pre

106. Casting Call
July 10, 2021

Today's Two Words: Casting Call I'm joined by guest co-host Tariro Mukando to share the casting call for my short film Gugu naGogo. We discuss the film synopsis, what we're looking for and how you can apply for the roles. Shoot date: September 2021 i