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Take 5 with Zan Rowe

You can learn a lot about someone from their mixtape. Across five episodes, icons in music and screen join Double J host Zan Rowe to delve deep into intimate moments in their lives as they share five songs they love.

11 Votes (7.9)

2022 HD 29min Australia English Returning Series
Talk-show

Credits:

Zan Rowe

director

S1E1 - Guy Pearce 2022-09-20

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.

S1E2 - Keith Urban 2022-09-27

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.

S1E3 - Missy Higgins 2022-10-04

In a deeply personal conversation, Missy Higgins opens up to Zan in an extraordinary interview you wont forget.

S1E4 - Tony Armstrong 2022-10-11

Australias 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.

S2E2 - Natalie Imbruglia 2023-10-17

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.

S2E4 - Mark Coles Smith 2023-10-31

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

S2E5 - G Flip 2023-11-07

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.

S2E6 - Lin-Manuel Miranda 2023-11-14

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?

S3E1 - Dannii Minogue 2024-10-01

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.

S3E2 - Bill Bailey 2024-10-08

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.

S3E3 - Claudia Karvan 2024-10-15

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.

S3E4 - Neil Finn 2024-10-22

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.

S3E5 - Bernard Fanning 2024-10-29

Bernard Fanning rocketed to fame in Powderfinger but wasnt 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.

S3E6 - Casey Donovan 2024-11-05

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?

S4E1 - Melanie C 2025-09-09

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 Madonnas dressing room.

S4E2 - Aaron Chen 2025-09-16

From deadpan one-liners to raw honesty, Aaron Chens Take 5 is a rare glimpse behind the mic into the heart of one of comedys most original minds. Youll never see him the same way again.

S4E3 - Kevin Bacon 2025-09-23

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

S4E4 - Lorde 2025-09-30

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

S4E5 - Jarvis Cocker 2025-10-07

Music runs in Jarvis Cockers 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.

S4E6 - Paul Kelly 2025-10-14

Paul Kelly is a national treasure. His music has soundtracked our road trips, our heartbreaks, and our coming of age. They dont just reflect Australian life; theyre the very fabric of it. In this episode Zan asks Paul about the songs that take him back to a time and place.