
The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 534 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

Poh Ling Yeow has been part of our lives for two decades. As a TV chef, a gourmet stall owner, a celebrity in the jungle, and a cookbook author. Poh is a painter and has even popped up an actor, describing herself as having a greed for life experienc... more
2026 marks 20 years since Hot Chip released The Warning. Their second album leapt from the quiet, reflective electro of their debut and catapulted us all onto the dancefloor.
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This month, Gotye's breakthrough album Like Drawing Blood, turns 20. It was the record that took him from bedroom producer to Hottest 100 favourite, showcasing his incredible talent at sewing sounds. The man behind Gotye, Wally De Backer, has been ke... more
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Tool's huge album 10,000 Days. Back in 2013, Tool were in the country playing massive shows when drummer Danny Carey and bass player Justin Chancellor came into the triple j studios to Take 5 with Zan Rowe.
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Some really great interviews. Zan gives the guests plenty of space to talk - it feels like the show is just going from strength to strength.
I don’t know how you held it together Zan! What a beautiful man! Big fan of you both and loved the music your yarn took us on. Thank you 🙏
In the lead up to election day … had a great time listening to Antony Green . He’s so good at his job & obviously a dedicated music fan too .
Mel Buttle’s Take 5 was so entertaining .
Two great episodes 👌
Love your work Zan, keep the great interviews coming!
Love it! One of my favourite podcasts! Great stories with music. Our very own desert island discs but better.
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Apple Podcasts | #4 | |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |
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Take 5 showcases intimate, music-forward conversations where guests share five songs that shaped their creative lives, often weaving personal stories, career milestones, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Episodes frequently explore themes like artistic influences, collaboration, travel, identity, and resilience, with a focus on how songs anchor memories and meaning. A standout aspect is Zan Rowe's thoughtful, generous interviewing style that lets guests reveal authentic context around both beloved tracks and their broader artistic journeys, making it appealing to listeners who crave depth, storytelling, and tangible music histories.
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Take 5 launched 9 years ago and published 534 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Take 5 include:
1. Poh Ling Yeow
2. Wally De Backer
3. Emma Louise
4. Billy Corgan
5. Alexei Toliopoulos
6. David Rawlings
7. Ed Le Brocq
8. Tim Rogers
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