The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is drummer, composer, and creative mad scientist Nick Gaffaney. Originally from Christchurch NZ, now based in LA, with a career that’s moved through jazz, free improv, cruise ships, the NZ session scene, artist residencies in India, and the heavy, uncompromising world of Cairo Knife Fight.In this episode, we talk about the shift from being a sideman to building your own thing, why Nick is putting focus back onto drums after years of production and songwriting, and the reality of chasing creative fulfilment instead of just gigs.Nick also speaks very openly about mental health, late ADHD diagnosis, and what it’s like to finally feel present after decades of just pushing forward through the darknessFor more info on Nick, check out his Instagram This conversation was recorded on 05/12/2025As mentioned in the conversation, check out Aaron Tokona.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

Yo! Stevie Taylor here.No guest today… this one’s a bit of a pause-and-look-around moment. A wee bit of a year in review. Stick around. I’ll tell you about some of the behind the scenes stuff and my personal takeaways from some of this year’s interviews.I’ll also answer some listener questions and let you know whats happening in 2026.This is all set out in chapters on your app, so you can skip and bounce around to whatever section you want.I think we're rolling...thegiglifepodcast.com

My guest today is the one the only Tania Doko — one half of Bachelor Girl, and one of Australia’s most distinctive voices.Bachelor Girl’s debut album, Waiting for the Day is one of my dessert island albums, so it was really neat to chat with Tania all about that time.Also, we talk creativity versus performance, songwriting in Sweden, finding calm in the Northern Rivers, Prince, deep cuts, and why stepping away from the spotlight can sometimes reignite everything.Check out Tania's instagram and website.This conversation was recorded on 09/12/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is singer and songwriter Hayley Teal.Hayley’s been a professional musician since her teens — from X Factor and major sync deals to cover bands, TV show bands like Dancing with the Stars and Australian idol, and now releasing her own music fully on her own terms — all while stepping into a brand-new chapter of life as a soon-to-be mum.We talk real industry life, burnout, songwriting without validation, and why an artist’s legacy matters more than streams.And she’s got a crazy quarantine story…Check out Hayley's website here and instagram here.Hear Hayley's music on Spotify or Apple MusicThis conversation was recorded on 28/11/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

My guest today is Tiffany Richmond.She’s a mum, a musician, voiceover artist and coach and the creative force behind kids EDM act, Poppy Galactic.In this conversation we talk about her journey from the early band days, to touring Europe with Sparkadia, to building a voiceover career from home while raising a family. As well as Poppy Galatic, we dig into the craft of voice work, the hustle, the creativity, the balance—and how sharing her process online has opened up a whole new chapter for her.Voice Witch✨🎙️✨Part-time Alien. Thats what her instagram says. Check out tiffanyrichmond.com.au for her voiceover and coaching.And check out out all things Poppy Galactic at poppygalactic.com.This conversation was recorded on 17/11/2025----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listener Survey 2025Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast