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just tak

by Takaya Honda
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Latest episodes

  • kate connick | 40

    October 27, 2026 · 42 min

    Kate Connick joins Tak for a chat about Neighbours, starting over in Australia, ambition, nepotism and learning to define success on her own terms. She talks about landing her first acting job as Fallon Morell, growing up with Harry…

  • broadcaster rachel corbett | 39

    September 29, 2026 · 49 min

    Broadcaster, writer and podcaster Rachel Corbett joins Tak for a conversation about dementia, caring for both of her parents, family, career and finding contentment. Rachel spent almost two decades with dementia as a major part of her…

  • jessica redmayne | 38

    September 22, 2026 · 48 min

    Jessica Redmayne joins Tak for a deeply personal conversation about Home and Away, acting, grief and dementia. Fresh from her final episode as Harper Matheson, Jessica reflects on leaving Summer Bay, tackling a domestic violence storyline…

  • ben hall | 37

    September 15, 2026 · 47 min

    Ben Hall joins Takaya Honda to talk Pretty Woman: The Musical, Neighbours, Better Man and the relentless drive to keep improving. He opens up about life on tour, building chemistry with Samantha Jade, surviving live theatre disasters and…

  • georgie stone oam | 36

    September 8, 2026 · 52 min

    Georgie Stone joins Tak for an honest and moving conversation about Neighbours, acting, trans representation and life after Mackenzie. She reflects on online abuse, advocacy, Harry Potter, finding her identity beyond the show and her…

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  • shuang hu | 35

    September 1, 2026 · 50 min

    Shuang Hu joins Tak for a huge conversation about going from The Family Law to building a global audience of millions, generating more than 8 BILLION YouTube views, and taking control of her own career. What we get into: · Growing up…

  • scott major | 34

    August 25, 2026 · 56 min

    Scott Major joins Tak for a funny, candid and wide-ranging chat about Heartbreak High, 17 years on Neighbours, acting, directing, indie filmmaking and what comes next for Australia’s creative industry. What we get into: Returning to…

  • madeleine west | 33

    August 18, 2026 · 55 min

    Madeleine West joins Tak for a raw, funny and wide-ranging conversation about Neighbours, surviving a near-fatal accident, rebuilding her identity, stand-up comedy, advocacy and the landmark Survivors Law. What we get into: * Motherhood…

  • only tak (live bonusode) | 32.5

    August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

    Something a little different from Just Tak this week… No guest. No edit. Just Takaya, live on YouTube and answering your questions. In this special live episode, Tak takes questions from viewers around the world and chats all things…

  • debra lawrance | 32

    July 28, 2026 · 58 min

    Debra Lawrance joins Tak for a warm, candid and deeply personal conversation about Home and Away, Neighbours, Please Like Me, nearly 50 years in acting, learning to listen to her body, surviving the industry and the moment she finally…

  • actor george zhao | 31

    July 21, 2026 · 45 min

    George Zhao joins Takaya Honda for a funny, open and vulnerable chat about Ghosts Australia, The Family Law, acting, ego, imposter syndrome, identity, clown doctoring, almost quitting the industry and learning that casting is not a…

  • matthew backer | 30

    July 14, 2026 · 51 min

    Matthew Backer joins Takaya Honda for a funny, thoughtful and honest chat about Neighbours, Play School, acting, identity, bullying, coming out, casting, resilience and what it really means to bring yourself to the work. What we get…

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About the show

The most fascinating conversations happen the moment the performance stops. Welcome to just tak., an unfiltered interview platform hosted by Australian actor Takaya Honda. After spending over a decade navigating the rigorous landscape of Australian television, Takaya is turning the microphone around to unmask the reality of the creative industry. Through long-form, intimate conversations with industry-leading actors, directors, and creatives, we explore the human instincts that drive the work. We discuss the reality of the daily grind, the politics of production, and the art of survival in a notoriously ruthless business. Whether you are an industry professional looking for tactical insight, or a fan wanting to hear the stories that never make it to the press release, just tak. delivers the reality behind the screen. No script. No character. Just the real story. Follow on just tak in your podcast app. You can also watch full episodes on YouTube @justtakpod, and on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @justtakpod for first looks, bonus content, and all the merch these two reprobates (and their guests) “rescued” from the set. Watch full episodes of just tak on YouTube (and subscribe so you don't miss special live events!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.