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Season 1

  • S01E01 Guy Pearce

    • September 20, 2022

    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.

  • S01E02 Keith Urban

    • September 27, 2022

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

  • S01E03 Missy Higgins

    • October 4, 2022

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

  • S01E04 Tony Armstrong

    • October 11, 2022

    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.

  • S01E05 Tori Amos

    • October 18, 2022

    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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Noel Gallagher

    • October 10, 2023
    • ABC (AU)

    Noel Gallagher shares the five songs that helped him escape, from growing up in a council flat to his infamous exodus from Oasis. This charismatic rockstar opens up and shows his softer side in this not to be missed episode.

  • S02E02 Natalie Imbruglia

    • October 17, 2023
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S02E03 Jimmy Barnes

    • October 24, 2023
    • ABC (AU)

    TBC

  • S02E04 Mark Coles Smith

    • October 31, 2023
    • ABC (AU)

    TBC

  • S02E05 G Flip

    • November 7, 2023
    • ABC (AU)

    TBC

  • S02E06 Lin-Manuel Miranda

    • November 14, 2023
    • ABC (AU)

    TBC

  • S02E07 The Best of Take 5

    • December 19, 2023
    • ABC (AU)

    If someone asked for the soundtrack to your life, what would it be? Zan Rowe has been asking extraordinary people what's on their Top 5 playlist, and learned more about them and their lives than she ever expected to.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Dannii Minogue

    • October 1, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S03E02 Bill Bailey

    • October 8, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S03E03 Claudia Karvan

    • October 15, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S03E04 Neil Finn

    • October 22, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S03E05 Bernard Fanning

    • October 29, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S03E06 Casey Donovan

    • November 5, 2024
    • ABC (AU)

    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?

Season 4

  • S04E01 Melanie C

    • September 9, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S04E02 Aaron Chen

    • September 16, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S04E03 Kevin Bacon

    • September 23, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S04E04 Lorde

    • September 30, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

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

  • S04E05 Jarvis Cocker

    • October 6, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S04E06 Paul Kelly

    • October 13, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.