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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.

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Latest Episodes

Legendary Brisbane band Powderfinger broke the internet when they announced a long-awaited reunion tour.

The band sold out 26 shows across the country, and today announced extra shows, new cities, and an epic line-up of all-Australian support acts. more

Take 5 is turning 20!

It started back in 2006 as a weekly radio segment on triple j, and since then it's grown into an award-winning podcast, and a beloved TV show in its sixth season.

The list of people who have graced the Take 5 is epic: Lorde, J... more

Pia Miranda is joy personified.

From her first TV gig on Neighbours, where her character Karen dated Toadie and made a dramatic final exit from the show holding a pavlova, to her breakthrough turn as Josie in Looking for Alibrandi, she has been one ... more

Take 5 is celebrating 20 years, and we're marking the milestone with something special.

Zan Rowe is bringing the show to record stores around the country for four intimate, live conversations with some of Australia's most loved artists:

* The Pres... more

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Recent Guests

Bernard Fanning
Singer and songwriter, and lead vocalist of Powderfinger
Powderfinger
Episode: Powderfinger on their sold out reunion tour, adding extra shows & epic support acts
Darren Middleton
Guitarist and songwriter in Powderfinger
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Episode: Powderfinger on their sold out reunion tour, adding extra shows & epic support acts
Denis Lyxzén
Lead singer of Swedish hardcore punk band Refused
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Episode: 20th anniversary special: Calvin Harris, Annie Mac, Aloe Blacc & more
Annie Mac
DJ, broadcaster, podcaster and author, formerly a BBC Radio 1 presenter
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Episode: 20th anniversary special: Calvin Harris, Annie Mac, Aloe Blacc & more
Aloe Blacc
Singer, songwriter and rapper
Episode: 20th anniversary special: Calvin Harris, Annie Mac, Aloe Blacc & more
Anna Calvi
English singer-songwriter and guitarist
Episode: 20th anniversary special: Calvin Harris, Annie Mac, Aloe Blacc & more
Calvin Harris
Scottish DJ, record producer and songwriter
Episode: 20th anniversary special: Calvin Harris, Annie Mac, Aloe Blacc & more
Pia Miranda
Australian screen actor, Australian Survivor winner and Recipe of the Year co-host
Episode: Take 5 with Pia Miranda
Vika Bull
Singer, member of Take 5 guests
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Episode: Take 5 with Vika & Linda

Host

Zan Rowe
Host of Take 5; long-time Australian music journalist and broadcaster known for thoughtful interviews and deep dives into guests' musical influences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 962 ratings
  • Great pod

    Brilliant guests, brilliant host with an infectious laugh! Thanks down under.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy J F (Piano)
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Just keeps getting better and better

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P_Andoman
    Australiaa year ago
  • Kevin Heaven

    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 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jomaxi2512
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love Take 5

    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 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cossie10
    Australia2 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Love your work Zan, keep the great interviews coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sdlg01
    France2 years ago

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Fans appreciate the cross-genre guest mix and the quality of storytelling and production.
Episodes are described as thoughtful, relaxed, and insightful, with a strong focus on musical context and memory.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and deep knowledge, noting conversations that let guests speak and share meaningful stories.

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#15
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Apple Podcasts
#2
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Apple Podcasts
#190
France/Music
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#25
New Zealand/Music
Apple Podcasts
#116
Ireland/Music
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#136
Singapore/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

20th anniversary special: Calvin Harris, Annie Mac, Aloe Blacc & more
Q: Did you see that record pushing punk in a direction or maybe even foreseeing what punk would become in the years that followed?
Lyxzén says he did not think about influencing the scene after Refused broke up; he moved on and focused on playing great music.
20th anniversary special: Calvin Harris, Annie Mac, Aloe Blacc & more
Q: What was it that brought the band back together?
Lyxzén says the members were living in the same city again, some had begun playing together, and an offer from Coachella helped bring about the reunion.
Powderfinger on their sold out reunion tour, adding extra shows & epic support acts
Q: Have songs changed meaning, though, as you've gotten older and as things in your life have changed? And how do you feel about singing some of those songs that have shifted?
Darren Middleton says he approaches songs through the feelings behind them rather than the specific circumstances when he wrote them. Songs such as “These Days” can be interpreted through different life experiences, while “The Day You Come” remains relevant to contemporary division and injustice.
Powderfinger on their sold out reunion tour, adding extra shows & epic support acts
Q: So why now?
The band members discussed reuniting openly, each considered whether they wanted to return, and all agreed they wanted to do it for fun and to share the experience with their children.
Take 5 with Pia Miranda
Q: What was the impetus for you to put your hand up for Celebrity Survivor?
Miranda had been a longtime Survivor fan and had always wanted to compete. When the opportunity came, her husband encouraged her to do something for herself, so she accepted and decided to play to win.

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A music-focused interview series features intimate, long-form conversations with guests about the songs that shaped their lives, the memories attached to them, and how these five picks illuminate creative process. Guests range from rock icons to composers, chefs, actors, and broadcasters, with discussions often weaving personal history, collaboration, and cultural context into a broader view of artistry. Noteworthy elements include cross-genre guests, a calm, storytelling approach, and a format that foregrounds memory and meaning through music, making it particularly appealing to listeners who love deep, personal insights into creativity and influence.

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Recent guests on Take 5 include:

1. Bernard Fanning
2. Darren Middleton
3. Denis Lyxzén
4. Annie Mac
5. Aloe Blacc
6. Anna Calvi
7. Calvin Harris
8. Pia Miranda

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