Take 5 with Zan Rowe

1. E5

   5. Tori Amos

   Finale 4 years ago

   The legendary Tori Amos talks about her fight to be heard as a woman in music, the endemic nature of sexual assault and how the fight continues.

2. E4

   4. Tony Armstrong

   4 years ago

   Australia's favourite sports presenter, the charismatic Tony Armstrong shares his mixtape, life lessons and the highs and extreme lows of his AFL career with Zan Rowe.

3. E3

   3. Missy Higgins

   4 years ago

   In a deeply personal conversation, Missy Higgins opens up to Zan in an extraordinary interview you won't forget.

4. E2

   2. Keith Urban

   4 years ago

   Join Zan Rowe and Keith Urban for a story of never giving up as well as curiosity and creativity filtered through the playlist of an artist with profoundly eclectic taste.

5. E1

   1. Guy Pearce

   4 years ago

   Zan Rowe sits down with Guy Pearce, a commanding actor but his first love is music. Reflecting on a life of opportunity, triumphs, tragedy and challenges, Guy shares his track list of the brilliant and surprising songs.

1. E6

   6. Lin-Manuel Miranda

   Finale 2 years ago

   Lin-Manuel Miranda is a master storyteller. As the creator and star of the smash hit Hamilton, he brought musical theatre to a whole new audience. So what are the five songs that tell his story?

2. E5

   5. G Flip

   3 years ago

   G Flip has gone from making songs in their bedroom to global sensation. In this episode, which is filled with tears, air drumming and wisdom, G Flip shares their 5 songs of determination.

3. E4

   4. Mark Coles Smith

   3 years ago

   Mark Coles Smith's role in Mystery Road Origins cemented him as one of Australia's leading men. He shares his journey from rural Australia to fame all told through five incredible song choices.

4. E3

   3. Jimmy Barnes

   3 years ago

   Australian icon Jimmy Barnes takes us on a journey through the music that built him. This not to be missed conversation reveals the power of music to shape identity. What song brings Jimmy to tears?

5. E2

   2. Natalie Imbruglia

   3 years ago

   Pop sensation Natalie Imbruglia shares five songs that reflect her story. From overnight worldwide fame with her hit Torn, mental health struggles and the journey back to herself, Natalie is an empowering force.

6. E1

   1. Noel Gallagher

   3 years ago

   Take 5 with Zan Rowe returns with a star-studded second season. Zan is back with her signature warmth, expert knowledge and disarming interview style. Noel Gallagher is Zan's first guest.

1. E6

   6. Casey Donovan

   Finale 2 years ago

   Casey Donovan has lived many lives. Becoming a household name with Australian Idol at just 16, her trauma and triumphs have all been public property. But away from it all, what are the songs that Casey goes to for sanctuary?

2. E5

   5. Bernard Fanning

   2 years ago

   Bernard Fanning rocketed to fame in Powderfinger but wasn't always comfortable being a frontman. He walks the rock n' roll tightrope of vulnerability and bravado. Through these five songs, he lets us into his brilliant mind.

3. E4

   4. Neil Finn

   2 years ago

   Songwriting legend Neil Finn shares his songs of ascension. From playing Beethoven to forming Crowded House, his record collection reveals a deep family tree, an accidentally borrowed Beatles lyric, and the power of legacy.

4. E3

   3. Claudia Karvan

   2 years ago

   Claudia Karvan is an icon of Australian screen, whose works reflects the human experience. So through the muck of it all, what are the songs that bring her hope? Prepare for big laughs, heartbreak, and even a salsa lesson.

5. E2

   2. Bill Bailey

   2 years ago

   Bill Bailey captures humanity across five songs, taking you back to his childhood days, the recent loss of a deep friendship, and the song he wants played at his funeral. A conversation full of belly laughs, heart and wisdom.

6. E1

   1. Dannii Minogue

   2 years ago

   Dannii Minogue tells the story of her extraordinary life from child star to today. From Young Talent Time to moments of hardship and finding her sense of self, Dannii reveals the real person behind the famous name.

Music is memory. Hearing a song can take you to a place, a feeling, a moment. Guided by one of Australia's most charming and experienced interviewers Zan Rowe, our guests reveal a side to themselves you've never seen before.

1. E6

   6. Paul Kelly

   Finale 1 year ago

   Paul Kelly is a national treasure. His music has soundtracked our road trips, our heartbreaks, and our coming of age. They don't just reflect Australian life; they're the very fabric of it. In this episode Zan asks Paul about the songs that take him back to a time and place.

2. E5

   5. Jarvis Cocker

   1 year ago

   Music runs in Jarvis Cocker's veins. From manifesting his band Pulp as a teenager in Sheffield, to making a career as one of the defining acts of the Britpop era, his songs are his story.

3. E4

   4. Lorde

   1 year ago

   One of the most talked about pop artists today; Lorde shares her story of rebirth in a deep and candid conversation with Zan.

4. E3

   3. Kevin Bacon

   1 year ago

   Kevin Bacon has been lighting up our screens for over 40 years. Ever since his breakout role in Footloose, he's been a prolific fixture in film and television.

5. E2

   2. Aaron Chen

   1 year ago

   From deadpan one-liners to raw honesty, Aaron Chen's Take 5 is a rare glimpse behind the mic into the heart of one of comedy's most original minds. You'll never see him the same way again.

6. E1

   1. Melanie C

   1 year ago

   As Melanie C shares songs with Zan, she lets us in on some amazing stories, including the pep talk she once gave to George Michael and the time she nearly fell over in Madonna's dressing room.

Take 5 with Zan Rowe returns for its fifth season, bringing together an exceptional line-up of global music, cultural and political icons. The acclaimed music interview series explores the universal idea that we all carry a soundtrack to our lives.

1. E8

   8. Vika & Linda Bull

   1 month ago

   For 40 years Vika and Linda Bull have crafted heavenly sounds. From backing the greats to singing on their own, they've thrived side by side. In this beautiful episode they share the songs that helped them find their harmony.

2. E7

   7. Genesis Owusu

   1 month ago

   At just 28 years old, Genesis Owusu has become one of Australia's most exciting and boundary-pushing artists. In this episode, Zan asks Genesis to share the five songs that shaped his evolution.

3. E6

   6. Lainey Wilson

   1 month ago

   Her heartfelt songs, style and Southern charm sell out arenas around the world, and she's become one of the genre's most awarded artists. In this episode, Zan asks Lainey to share the five songs that keep her grounded.

4. E5

   5. Jacinda Ardern

   1 month ago

   In this incredible and uplifting episode we see a different side of Jacinda Ardern, one dotted with a deep love of music. Flipping the script, she shares the songs that led her throughout a life less ordinary.

5. E4

   4. David Byrne

   1 month ago

   As the visionary frontman of Talking Heads and through an extraordinary solo career, David Byrne reinvented what music and performance can be. In this episode, Zan asks him to share five songs that sparked his curiosity.

6. E3

   3. Darren Hayes

   2 months ago

   Darren Hayes has lived a remarkable life, but behind the fame was a man navigating childhood trauma, heartbreak, and depression. In this deeply personal episode, Zan asks Darren to share the five songs that helped him heal.

7. E2

   2. Shania Twain

   2 months ago

   Zan invites global superstar Shania Twain to look back and share five songs that shaped her extraordinary career. We travel back to Shania's poverty-stricken childhood where every dollar counted and music was a lifeline.

8. E1

   1. Peter Garrett

   2 months ago

   Peter Garrett is an Australian icon. As frontman for Midnight Oil and through a lifetime of political action, Peter has dedicated himself to fighting for change. Zan asks him to share five songs that have changed him.