Five of My Life

#109 On the Road: Andy Griffiths Live from the Castlemaine Festival Pt 2

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Five of My Life hit's the road again this week, with part two of two special episodes recorded live at the Castlemaine State Festival. In part two, ac...

#108 On the Road: Live from the Castlemaine State Festival Pt 1

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Five of My Life hit's the road this week, with part one of two special episodes recorded live at the Castlemaine State Festival. In part one, Nigel ta...

#107 Amanda Keller

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Keller is one of Australia's most successful and most loved media personalities. Whether it be hosting the nation's most listened to radio show...

#106 Sneak Peak: Amanda Keller

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Keller is a national treasure, achieving multi-awarded success as a television and radio presenter, comedian, journalist and author. In next we...

#105 John Collee

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 John Collee is is highly regarded and awarded screenwriter who's film scripts include well known successes like Happy Feet and Master & Commande...

#104 A Listener Special - 5ML from Montana

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I really do love the growing and engaged Five of My Life community.  This surprising and very sweet story about 9 year old Olivia and her family, fro...

#103 Five of the Best - Politicians

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Five of My Life is deliberately and distinctly not part of the daily political news cycle. However, it is  fascinating to hear from our political...

#102 Tanveer Ahmed

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Tanveer Ahmed is a psychiatrist and the author of two best-selling books, The Exotic Rissole and Fragile Nation. He works in private practice in Ba...

#101 Sneak Peak: Tanveer Ahmed

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Next week's guest is someone that was put to me by a Five of My Life listener. I thoroughly enjoy reading your messages and suggestions and, to my del...

#100 Five of the Best - Women

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To show our support for International Womens Day we've put together this special compilation episode. In it, five amazing women: Layne Beachley, Anya ...

#99 Ross Fitzgerald

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Ross Fitzgerald is a historian, novelist and political commentator. One of Australia's most prolific authors, Ross almost went to an early g...

#98 Sneak Peak: Ross Fitzgerald

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of others who, like me, have decided to live their life without drinking. In next week’s episode the wo...

#97 Bonus Valentine’s Episode - Monica McInerney

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate Valentine's Day we are re-releasing this heart-warming conversation when one of Australia's most popular authors - the wonderful Monica M...

#96 Zara Seidler

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018 Zara Seidler co-founded the hugely successful Daily Aus, an online news service that offers young Australians a digestible and engaging way to...

#94 Sneak Peak: Zara Seidler

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast has helped me grow and learn in ways that have been surprising. Next week's guest was one of those lovely surprises. The youngest guest w...

#95 Bonus Episode: Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're re-releasing this episode with Taryn Brumfitt from a couple of years ago as she has just been announced as the 2023 Australian of the Year. Lear...

#93 Holly Wainwright

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Wainwright has had a long career as a journalist and editor, most recently as head of Content at Mamamia - Australia's only women's media compan...

#92 Sneak Peak: Holly Wainwright

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doing this podcast has most definitely expanded my world and next week's guest has added to that enlightenment. Here is a tiny taste of the wonderful ...

#91 Alison Mirams

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Mirams is an inspirational trailblazer at the very top of corporate Australia. CEO of tier one construction company Roberts Co, Alison's courag...

#90 Sneak Peak: Alison Mirams

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year and welcome back to a new exciting year of Five of My Life! In these 'sneak peak' episodes you'll get a taste of what's coming up in ne...

#89 Dan Ilic

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Ilic is one of Australia's most prolific comedic voices. His incisive satirical take on current affairs has garnered attention, and followers, aro...

#88 A Christmas Special - Kris Marshall from ’Love Actually’

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Like so many families around the world, we sit and watch 'Love Actually' at Christmas time every, single, year. So I thought it would be great to revi...

#87 Five of the Best - Possessions

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season of 'stuff' and in this compilation episode we revisit the chosen possessions from Jo Stanley, Todd Sampson, John Eales, Amantha Imber ...

#86 Sneak Peek: My Changed Relationship with Possessions - Nigel

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this sneak peek into next week's episode, Nigel explains how his relationship with possessions has changed as he's got older. The 'possession' ques...

#85 Nancy Kline

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Kline is a teacher researcher school cofounder and writer, she’s also the creator and pioneer of the Thinking Environment. An internationally ...

#84 Sneak Peek: A Book That Changed My Life - Nigel

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini episode, Nigel explains why his next guest, on Five of My Life, is special to him. Join Nigel and Nancy Kline next week and hear what's b...

#83 Stuart Spence

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International renown photographer Stuart Spence, has snapped some of the most famous people on the planet. His eclectic work has been exhibited in gal...

#82 Mikey Robbins

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mikey Robins is an Australian media personality, comedian, radio host and writer. He has entertained thousands over the years with his stints on radio...

#81 Five of the Best - Places

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Connection to physical place will always be one of the most powerful drivers of meaning, memory and happiness. In this episode we revisit the special ...

#80 Emile Sherman

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emile Sherman is an Oscar winning film producer and co-host of the podcast The Principle of Charity. The's Kings Speech, Lion, Power of the Dog and Ra...

#79 Mick Colliss

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mick Colliss is best known for his hilarious book 'Full Contact Sudoko', he's also a poet, radio host and much in-demand public speaker. In this wonde...

#78 Wendy McCarthy

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy McCarthy is one of Australia's most revered public figures. As a feminist icon, author and businesswoman, Wendy has worked for reform in many im...

#77 Five of the Best - Fathers

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To mark Father’s Day in Australia, I’ve put together a ‘best of’ episode with a collection of stories from five guests about their Dads. Join ...

#76 Stuart Dickinson

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Dickinson, Australia's most-capped Rugby Union referee and the only Australian to referee three Rugby World Cups, is a modest and impressive gu...

#75 Tom Tilley

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Tilley's backstory is as fascinating as his list of achievements is impressive. Having grown up in a religious cult, Tom finally broke free to cha...

#74 Naomi Mourra

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leaving the Jehovah Witness church is always difficult, but even more so when you're a Lebanese Lesbian. Stand-up Naomi Mourra has taken her challengi...

#73 David Caesar

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Caesar is a multi-awarded film and television director and writer. Through his Five of My Life choices, and embodied in his films Mullet, Idiot ...

#72 Abby Dobson

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Abby Dobson was a founding member of the successful Australian band, Leonardo's Bride, she has collaborated with Neil Finn, Daniel Johns and Alex Lloy...

#71 Five of the Best - Songs

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing a favourite song has often been difficult for guests on Five of My Life. In this episode you'll hear comedian Matt O'Kine, brain surgeon Char...

#70 David Pocock

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Pocock had a remarkable sporting career, playing professional rugby for Australia at the tender age of 17, he ended up captaining the Wallabies ...

#69 Damian Callinan

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multi award winning, Damian Callinan, is an actor, comedian and writer. A fabulous story teller, this conversation covers topics as diverse as his inf...

#68 Anthony Albanese

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the time of publishing this podcast an Australian Federal election is looming and Anthony Albanese, the leader of the Labor party, is in opposition...

#67 Mary Chiarella

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Chiarella has been described as a modern day Florence Nightingale. Whether it be in her role as Chief Nursing Officer or as the first Professor o...

#66 Tim Burrowes

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author of Media Unmade and Founder of Mumbrella, Tim Burrowes, is a one-off. His commentary on the media world is uniquely insightful and has been ess...

#65 Five of The Best - Books

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This special compilation episode features five of the best stories ever told on the show. Actor Rob Carlton, the Guilty Feminist Deborah Francis-White...

#64 Jacqui Lambie

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For Jacqui Lambie - Senator for Tasmania - no topic was off limits when she took The Five Of My Life challenge. Nominated by Jan Fran, Jacqui tells Ni...

#63 Kris Marshall

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From possibly the world’s best cameo (Colin Frizzle in Love Actually) to lead roles in global hits (Death In Paradise , My Family), Kris Marshall ha...

#62 Amantha Imber

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Amantha Imber, CEO of Inventium and host of the number one business podcast 'How I Work', is one of Australia's most intriguing business figures. I...

#61 Five of the Best - Films

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Five of the best to start the year - Richard Glover, Osher Gunsberg, Kate McClymont, Gus Worland and Tanya Plibersek share the personal stories behind...

#60 William Sieghart

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most influential man you’ve never heard of. He's transformed millions of lives through his ground breaking efforts to bring poetry to the masses...

#59 Bronnie Ware

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Famously elusive during interviews, author of ’The Top Five Regrets of The Dying’, and a beautiful soul, Bronnie Ware reveals the warm and wise pe...

#58 Peter Fitzsimons

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The place of his burial and a 100km/h toy - the anecdotes, come thick and fast as Australia’s best loved story teller - author, presenter and journa...

#57 Dare Jennings

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To create one iconic brand is impressive, to create three - remarkable. MAMBO, Phantom Records, Deus Ex Machina - the realm of genius. Welcome to the...

#56 Carl Honore

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist, and a pioneer against the damaging pace of modern life, Carl advocates for the slowing down of life in his book 'In Praise of Slow', he's ...

#55 David Handley

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sculpture By The Sea is the world’s premier outdoor sculpture exhibition - and an annual favourite of millions. Founder David Handley explains what ...

#54 Julia Zemiro

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“We can’t get everything we want” says the wonderful Julia Zemiro, in this warm and revealing conversation covering drinking, midlife crisis, tr...

#53 Dr. Norman Swan

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Norman Swan is regularly referred to as Australia’s most trusted doctor. In this intimate chat he opens up about his fear of dying, the upsides and ...

#52 Deborah Frances-White

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“You can’t learn anything without failing”. From growing up a Jehovah’s Witness to creating the world’s most successful feminist podcast, De...

#51 Hugh MacKay

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ‘David Attenborough of Australian society’ - Hugh has studied Australians for over 60 years. Here he talks about his lifelong regrets, our com...

#50 Tony Wilson

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Heartbreaking tragedy, cerebral palsy, deep family secrets, the world’s greatest speeches and the nature of fame : celebrated author and media perso...

#49 Silvia Colloca

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In discussing her 5 Silvia Colloca - opera singer, actress and celebrity chef - reveals amongst other things her love of heavy metal, Nonna’s Polent...

#48 Jo Stanley

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Losing a parent at a very early age, anxiety, mindfulness and finding the courage to avoid sleep walking through life: entertainer and no 1 radio host...

#47 Russel Howcroft

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Credited by Wil Anderson as the key reason for The Gruen Transfer’s remarkable success , Russel Howcroft is one of Australia’s most respected medi...

#46 Monica Mcinerney

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monica McInerney’s talent for putting herself in other people’s shoes has led to extraordinary literary success. But how did a small town ‘Railw...

#45 Andrew Penfold

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Penfold’s passion and dedication to closing the gap has led to over a decade of remarkable results. Through his five choices Andrew tells the...

#44 Mary Coustas

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Coustas has a gift for tackling life’s difficult issues in an illuminating, funny and motivating way. She tells the stories behind her 5 choice...

#43 Gregory. P. Smith

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 5 things does a man choose who lived in the forest for 10 years, was a drug and alcohol addict, got regularly beaten up in pubs his to mask his e...

#42 Taryn Brumfitt

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some people talk , and some people do something - Taryn is a do-er, an advocate for healthy body image and a powerful and honest story teller who gave...

#41 Jordan Harbinger

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most successful podcasters on the planet, Jordan Harbinger talks about the twists and turns that led him to go from lawyer to interviewer w...

#40 Remo Giuffre

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creator of one of that most loved shops in Sydney, REMO tells us through his choices about the gift that gave him the idea to see his name as a brand....

#39 Jan Fran

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Walkley Award winning journalist Jan Fran is funny, smart and above all brave. Her 5 choices reflect to host Nigel Marsh, just how often she puts hers...

#38 Jamila Rizvi

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jamila Rizvi makes everyone better. Her experience in politics, journalism, equality even in the face a life threatening brain tumor, means she has a ...

#37 Rob Carlton

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Actor Rob Carlton might just be the best story teller on the planet. So it's pretty special to have him entertain us with his a tales...five times ove...

#36 Julia Gillard

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Be it Liberia, Germany or Australia - Women leaders encounter 3 common hurdles than men don't. Nigel Marsh discusses with former prime minister Julia ...

#35 Vashti Whitfield

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to create a legacy? Speaker and transformation coach Vashti Whitfield talks to Nigel about her 5 choices and their direct connection...

#34 Steve Willis

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Known as 'The Commando' from The Biggest Loser TV series, Steve Willis, the man behind this hardened persona of fitness is quite the opposite. Calm an...

#33 Nashen Moodley

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney Film Festival Dirtector, Nashen Moodley see's 500 films a year; And on The 5 of My Life, host Nigel Marsh has asked him to choose just one. Nas...

#32 Fred Schebesta

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Schebesta is best known for co-founding one of the world’s leading comparison websites, finder.com. His Five Of My Life choices give you an in...

#31 Ted Richards

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to go from good to great? It was one book that changed it all for professional footballer turned finance guru Ted Richards. Hear each song chose...

#30 Wil Anderson

30 Mar 2020

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Comedian, Podcaster and TV host Wil Anderson spends time on the other side of the mic for a change, telling great stories via his 5 choices that lead ...

#28 Di Westaway

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How a life changing moment gave Di her independence back and was the eventual catalyst that lead to the birth of her charity 'Wild Women on Top' - Hik...

#27 Ken Done

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In many parts of the world, Artist Ken Done's paintings have come to symbolise Australia and Australians through their vibrant colour and depiction of...

#26 Matt Okine

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Crab fishing with his dad in QLD and a cheating girlfriend. Host Nigel Marsh unlocks the funny stories behind Matt Okine's success in comedy, writing,...

#25 Tanya Plibersek

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya Plibersek served as a cabinet minister in both the Rudd and Gillard governments. Also as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. She has been a MP fo...

#24 Kate McClymont

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McClymont is Australia’s pre-eminent investigative journalist. Much awarded over her career she is probably best known for her series of articl...

#23 Raelene Castle

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An honest insight into the life of the CEO of Rugby Union Australia Raelene Castle. Someone who has to make hundreds of choices a day - her 5 choices ...

#22 Adam Spencer

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spencer is a mathematics lover who is also one of Australia's most loved entertainers. His contradictive love of things both left and right brain...

#21 Ronni Kahn

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ronni Kahn is the founder and CEO of the food rescue charity OzHarvest, she is a power house against the fight against global food waste. Her choices ...

#20 Gladys Berejiklian

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Born to an Armenian immigrant family, Glady's choices provide an insight into the drive of a woman who came from humble beginnings to achieve Australi...

#19 Anya Hindmarch

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Handbag designer Anya Hindmarsh provides an insight around her rise to fashion success and her thoughts of how the definition of Luxury has changed. R...

#18 Dr. Charlie Teo

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The globally renowned neurosurgeon is named as one of Australia’s most trusted people for taking on the cases others class as hopeless and synonymou...

#17 Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to the senior Rabbi at Emmanuel synagogue in Sydney, Jeffrey Kamins reminisces on how a boy from California said good bye to t...

#16 Justin Jonesy

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to Australia's pre-eminent explorer Justin Jonesy reminisces on growing up around tigers next to an actual gold mine...He was ...

#15 Dr Keith Suter

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to a modern day expert of counter terrorism and international relations. From a kid who didn't finish school to being a shinin...

#14 Gary Mehigan

22 Apr 2019

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Host Nigel Marsh speaks to one third of the MasterChef Dream Team, Gary Mehigan talks through his 5 choices and describes the journey of how an Expat ...

#13 Rosie Waterland

01 Apr 2019

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Host Nigel Marsh speaks to author, columnist, podcaster and performer Rosie Waterland who has overcome great obstacles to get to where she is today. H...

#12 Grant Hackett

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to one of Australia’s most celebrated Olympians - having won gold in the 1500 meter freestyle race at both the Sydney, and t...

#11 Richard Glover

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel Marsh speaks to Richard Glover, ABC radio host and author of 13 books who is accustomed to telling captivating stories - his 5 choices are truly...

#10 John Eales

28 Jan 2019

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Host Nigel Marsh speaks to John Eales, Australia's most successful Wallabies captain of all time. In life after Rugby John has forged a highly success...

#9 Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to Dr Karl who has been named one of Australia’s National Living Treasures. He is also a prolific author whose gift for answ...