Take 5 with Zan Rowe - Episode Guide

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 playlist of brilliant yet surprising songs.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Australian rock 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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Song writing 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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.