Shows
Occupy The Void with XtinaLindsay McDougall (Frenzal Rhomb): Mental Health in Punk Rock, Sobriety & Wim HofLindsay from Frenzal Rhomb chats to Tim and Christina about addressing mental health issues in the Australian music industry, his journey to sobriety (and what it revealed), new conversations about mental illness and the connection between men's mental health and domestic violence. We also share some techniques and lifestyle changes that we've all used to manage anxiety and keep our heads together. These include breathing techniques from Wim Hof and therapy. In the second half of the episode, Occupy The Void co-host Tim Charles explores his experiences with mental wellness in the music industry, how men’s gr...2024-08-131h 04
Occupy The Void with XtinaMatt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine) on Opening Up & Mental Health BreakthroughsMatt Tuck of Bullet For My Valentine and hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles discuss the significance of vulnerability in creating meaningful and relatable music. He shares his experiences of opening up about mental health struggles through Bullet for My Valentine's music, emphasising the connection it has had with the fans. We also talk about balancing creativity and mental health in the rock music industry, and being "comfortable with being uncomfortable." The main interview is followed by a "deep dive" between hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles on the themes raised in the conversation with Matt.2024-07-3044 min
Occupy The Void with Xtina7 - Xtina & Tim on Grief, Loss & Love: Host Deep DiveIn this week's bonus episode, hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles share their personal stories of grieving loved ones and how we coped with vastly different situations. As Nick Cave says, grief is the constant companion of love - if we love, we will grieve.2024-05-2441 min
Occupy The Void with Xtina2 - Nergal (Behemoth): Life After Near-Death, Mood Boosting Techniques & Metal Vs. DanceNergal, the singer/guitarist from Polish extreme metal band Behemoth, shares his story of life after recovering from leukemia, the Behemoth musical renaissance that followed his experiences with his own mortality, why he moves on stage the way he does, some sure-fire strategies to lift your mood wherever you are in the world and if dance is something the frontman of one of the world's premier extreme metal bands has ever considered incorporating into his life. This interview was filmed in December 2023 backstage at Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia. Listen to OTV co-host Tim Charles' Body S...2024-03-1957 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaTim Charles and Xen Oyr of Ne Obliviscaris Interview 2017Ne Obliviscaris' Tim Charles and Xen explore the song by song story of their acclaimed new album, Urn.2017-11-0654 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaNe Obliviscaris (Tim Charles) Interview with Christina RowattNe Obliviscaris violinist and singer Tim Charles chats to Christina Rowatt about making their anticipated new album and shares secrets about some of the band's most beloved songs. He also discusses touring with Cradle of Filth and Enslaved and explores the challenges Australian heavy bands face and what crowdfunding can do to ensure a band's survival. 2017-08-2133 min