The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show
Episodes
Author, Esther Freud - Big Talk Book Club
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club!This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip thesmall talk ... but this t...
Author, Natasha Lester - Big Talk Book Club
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club!This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip thesmall talk ... but this t...
Author, Holly Ringland - Summer Book Club
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club!This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip thesmall talk ... but this t...
Samantha Harris 'I still didn't believe in myself'
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Harris is one of Australia’s most recognisable models and a proud advocate for Indigenous representation in fashion. From gracing the c...
Karla Grant ‘You've got to work twice as hard as the men’
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For more than 30 years, Karla Grant has been a trailblazer in Australian media, a proud Western Arrernte woman whose fearless journalism has paved the...
Marianne Williamson ‘If nobody's going to say it, I will’
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marianne Williamson is a best selling author, spiritual teacher, and political activist who has twice run for the Democratic nomination for the US Pre...
Mitch & Mark ‘I walked into that bar by mistake that night'
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch and Mark captured Australia’s hearts on The Block, known for their warmth, humour, and undeniable style. Beyond their television success, ...
Melissa Leong 'It's Not My Shame'
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Leong is a celebrated food writer, TV host and judge, best known for bringing warmth, intelligence and honesty to Australian screens. The daug...
Sam Armytage ‘I will find love again for sure’
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Armytage is one of Australia’s most familiar and beloved television personalities. From her years in breakfast television to her work o...
John Edward on Signs and the Afterlife: Your Questions Answered
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess welcomes back renowned psychic medium John Edward to explore the afterlife, grief, and the signs our loved ones send us. John an...
Jonathon ‘JMO’ Moran ‘I found the desire to live’
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan “J.Mo” Moran is one of Australia’s best known entertainment journalists, but behind the red carpets lies a far more complex...
Rosie O'Donnell ‘I'm not as fearless as I pretend’
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic entertainer Rosie O’Donnell is one of the most fearless voices of our time, a trailblazing comedian, actor, talk show host, and outspoken...
Osher Günsberg : When life feels overwhelming, how do I get my power back?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When life feels overwhelming, how do you get your power back? In this candid conversation, Jess asks Osher Günsberg this Big Question, and togeth...
Beau Ryan ‘I was good at hiding it’
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Ryan is well known to Australians as a former NRL star turned TV & Radio personality, comedian, and host of The Amazing Race Australia. But b...
Ryan Corr ‘I've always thought it should cost me something’
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Corr is one of Australia’s most acclaimed actors, known for his raw talent, versatility, and fearless performances across film, television,...
Lisa McCune ‘I had to, if I was ever going to work again’
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four Time Gold Logie Winner Lisa McCune is one of Australia’s most beloved performers. From her unforgettable role as Maggie Doyle in Blue...
Janine Allis ‘If you betray me first, then all gloves are off’
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Janine Allis is a trailblazing entrepreneur, Shark Tank investor, and Australian Survivor contestant nicknamed ‘The Godmother. From launching Bo...
Belinda Carlisle ‘I could not escape from myself anymore’
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Belinda Carlisle’s unmistakable voice has spanned decades. Rising to fame as the lead singer of the Go-Go’s Belinda redefined what women i...
Paul Field ‘I'll do anything to save anyone the grief of what we went through’
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Field is a singer, songwriter, and former member & manager of The Wiggles. Paul is also a bereaved father and advocate for child safety and S...
Guy Sebastian ‘That part I found hard to deal with’
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Sebastian is one of our most loved and enduring artists. Since bursting onto our screens as the first winner of Australian Idol, he’s carved...
Damon Gameau ‘That’s Our Greatest Weapon in This Moment’
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damon Gameau is an acclaimed filmmaker, author, actor and activist known for his powerful storytelling that sparks change. You might know him from Tha...
Safe Space: What is it like to be a Porn Star?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this SAFE SPACE episode, we explore what it’s really like to be a Porn Star, as Angela White takes us behind the scenes of the adult film wor...
Safe Space: What is it like to Be a Mum in the Bush, and Feel Completely Alone?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this SAFE SPACE episode, Jess sits down with Steph Trethewey to explore what it’s really like to be a rural mum, isolated, without support, a...
Big Talk Bonus: Peter Overton Like You’ve Never Heard Him
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little extra special, because Jess’s guest isn’t just one of our most-loved Big Talk Show regulars… he’s al...
Safe Space : What is it like to be a Neurodivergent Woman?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this SAFE SPACE episode, Jess sits down with Chloe Hayden to explore what it’s really like to live as a Neurodivergent Woman. Chloe is an awa...
Safe Space: What is it like to be Wrongly Imprisoned?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this SAFE SPACE episode, Jess sits down with Cheng Lei to explore what it’s really like to be Wrongly Imprisoned. Chinese Born Australian Jou...
Safe Space: What is it like to live with a Terminal Illness?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this SAFE SPACE episode, Jess sits down with Kellie Finlayson to explore what it’s really like to live with a Terminal Illness. At just 25 an...
Jane Fonda ‘I Feel Younger in Every Way That Matters’
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Fonda is an iconic actress, activist, and fitness pioneer whose influence spans over six decades. At 87, she continues to inspire with her unwave...
Montaigne ‘I've never done anything like that before’
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Montaigne is one of Australia’s most original voices. A genre-defying, ARIA-winning musician known for their theatrical flair and fearless hones...
Katrina Gorry ‘A weight had lifted, finally I can let it out’
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katrina Gorry is a global Football Icon! A World Cup star, Olympian, and proud mum. But behind the glory on the pitch is a trailblazer who&rsquo...
Big Thought: What happens when we stop living through the lens of ‘we’?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective solo episode, Jess dives into a question that’s been tugging at her heart and maybe yours too. After years of defining hersel...
Holly Wainwright 'Can Friendship Outlast Romantic Love?'
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can friendship outlast romantic love? To answer this BIG Question Jess Rowe is joined by Best Selling Author and Podcaster Holly Wainwright for a joyf...
Larry Emdur 'If not now, when?'
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Emdur is one of Australia’s most recognisable TV personalities, known for hosting The Morning Show, The Price is Right, and The Chas...
The Mother of All Bonus Ep's
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special Mother’s Day bonus episode is a fun and unfiltered chat between Jess and her mum, Penelope Rowe. Full of surprise questions they di...
Penelope Rowe ‘I feel a click in my brain and I know that's it’
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, Jess sits down with her mum, Penelope Rowe, to answer YOUR questions in a deeply personal and candid conversation. Toget...
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01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Jackie Gillies ‘I love you, but I love myself more’
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Gillies is a renowned psychic medium, entrepreneur, and star of The Real Housewives of Melbourne. As one of Australia’s most sought-after...
Sam Wood 'No one's ever asked me that before'
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Wood rose to fame as The Bachelor in 2015, where he found the love of his life, Snezana. But he’s now best known as one of Australia’s...
Brooke Boney 'I felt like I'd been punched in the gut'
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Boney is a proud Gamilaroi woman and trailblazing journalist, known for using her platform to spark conversation around Indigenous affairs and ...
Tierney Brothers ‘It was pretty brutal’
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human Nature’s sibling duo Andrew & Mike have faced the highs and lows of the music industry, from personal struggles and creative cla...
Ione Skye 'I was just in over my head'
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ione Skye was the ultimate cool girl of the 80s and 90’s. A rising Hollywood star with undeniable talent and a rebellious spirit. She made her d...
Vincent Fantauzzo ‘It took me 10 years to tell my wife’
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning portrait artist Vincent Fantauzzo gained recognition when his striking portrait of friend Heath Ledger won at the Archibald Prize. He be...
Christine Anu ‘I was doing it in plain sight’
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Anu is a beloved Australian singer, actress, and cultural icon, known for her powerful voice and advocacy for Indigenous culture. Her hit so...
Layne Beachley ‘No one sees the shit you go through’
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Layne Beachley is widely regarded as one of the greatest female surfers of all time, with seven World Championship titles to her name. Beyond her surf...
Michelle Brasier 'I didn't see that coming'
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode, Jess sits down with comedian, actor, and musician Michelle Brasier to explore the complexities of grief, ...
Guy Pearce ‘I was devastated about that’
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning actor Guy Pearce has graced our screens for 40 years, from his breakout role as Mike in Neighbours to an acclaimed career across film, t...
Mahalia Barnes 'That was probably the darkest period for me'
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mahalia Barnes has been in and around music her entire life. A powerhouse soul and blues vocalist and the daughter of Jimmy & Jane Barnes, Mahalia...
Gabby Bernstein 'Ditch your Resolutions and do this instead'
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Bernstein is a number one New York Times bestselling author, spiritual teacher, & a self love specialist! Oprah Winfrey calls her a ‘n...
Tanya Hennessy ‘Part of me wishes I'd never spoken about it’
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Hennessy is a bestselling author, comedian, and award-winning content creator known for her hilariously relatable take on everyday life. With he...
BIG Summer Book Club: Trailblazing Women + A candid Conversation with Wendy Harmer
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here, and if you're looking for your next read, Jess has you covered! In this episode of the Big Summer Book Club, Jess shares the inspiring...
BIG Summer Book Club: Personal Growth & Becoming Your Best Self + A Conversation with Megan Dalla-Camina
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here, and if you're looking for your next read, Jess has you covered! In this episode of the Big Summer Book Club, Jess shares her favourite...
BIG Summer Book Club: Powerful Memoirs + An Inspiring Conversation with Jelena Dokic
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here, and if you're looking for your next read, Jess has you covered! In this episode of the Big Summer Book Club, Jess shares the memoirs t...
BIG Summer Book Club : Uplifting reads for Mental Wellbeing + a deep dive with Julie Goodwin
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here, and if you're looking for your next read, Jess has you covered! In this episode of the Big Summer Book Club, Jess shares the books tha...
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03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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03 Jan 2025
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BIG Summer Book Club: Jess's Fiction Faves + a deep dive with Liane Moriarty
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here, and if you're looking for your next read, Jess has you covered! In this episode of the Big Summer Book Club, Jess shares her favorite ...
BIG Summer Book Club : Unlocking Self Acceptance + a deep dive with Alison Daddo
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here, and if you're looking for your next read, Jess has you covered! In this episode of the Big Summer Book Club, Jess explores the theme o...
BIG Summer Book Club : Exploring Sex, Desire, and Life as a Madam with Antonia Murphy
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here, and if you're looking for your next read, Jess has you covered! This is the first edition of the Big Summer Book Club, where Jess shar...
Liz Ellis 'That really did test me'
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Ellis is arguably Australia's most well-known, and most successful netballer. She played for the national Australian team for 15 years, and was ca...
Darren Hayes 'I felt I deserved it'
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, Darren Hayes shares his journey from childhood trauma to international fame, as both the lead singer of Savage Garden,...
Torvill & Dean ‘We never realised what those four minutes would mean to us’
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1984, Jayne Torvill and Chris Dean became Olympic gold medallists and were shot to international fame with their now iconic 'Boléro' routine. Fort...
Jamie Oliver ‘I always come back stronger'
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over his nearly 25-year career Jamie Oliver has become a global phenomenon. While most of us know him from his TV shows, cookbooks, and restaurants, o...
Manu Feildel ‘I never want to go back to that time’
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manu Feildel is the fun, French chef who has run restaurants and hosted some of the biggest shows on television, including My Kitchen Rules, now in it...
Sarah, Duchess of York ‘She was more my mother than my own mother’
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah, Duchess of York, shares a rare and intimate glimpse into her life as a bestselling author, philanthropist, mother, and ‘bada...
Noni Hazlehurst ‘I felt very ashamed and shocked’
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For 50 years, Noni Hazlehurst has captivated audiences—from Play School to A Place to Call Home, The Shiralee, and Better Homes and Gardens. A caree...
Tina Arena 'I f***ing earned that line'
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Arena began her music career at eight on Young Talent Time and became one of Australia’s top-selling artists, with over 10 million albums sold ...
Radha Mitchell ‘I think you just have to confront it’
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Radha Mitchell has made her mark in both Australia and Hollywood where her talent has seen her move from art house and indie films to Hollywoo...
Tim Minchin 'How deep do you want to go?'
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Minchin is an internationally-acclaimed songwriter, singer, pianist, comedian, actor and writer. In addition to his hugely successful music and co...
Kasey Chambers ‘I wrote it from this really lonely place’
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kasey Chambers is a beloved singer, songwriter, producer, author, mum and the youngest woman to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Hailed as brin...
How do I Silence my Inner Critic? with Megan Dalla-Camina
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess is joined by best selling author and expert in women's leadership and empowerment Megan Dalla-Camina to help answer our BIG quest...
Liane Moriarty ‘It feels like I got drunk at a dinner party and talked too much’
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Liane Moriarty is an international bestselling author, having sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide. Liane has a gift for capturin...
Elle Macpherson ‘At that time I was not confident, I wasn't comfortable, I was fearful’
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elle MacPherson is an Aussie icon, supermodel, businesswoman, actor, author, and a celebrity who we all know simply by her first name. Until now, Elle...
Harry Garside 'The man I am now is because of those things'
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Champion Boxer and Mental Health advocate Harry Garside captured our hearts at the Paris Olympics with his emotional interview after his dreams of a g...
SAFE SPACE: What's it like to experience fatphobia and weight stigma?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to experience fatphobia as a bigger bodied person when Jess sits down with Milo Hart...
SAFE SPACE: What is it like to experience racism?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to experience racism, when Jess sits down with Alyssa Huynh who shares her experienc...
SAFE SPACE: What is it like to live with Schizophrenia?
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to live with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia so we can understand it better and help re...
SAFE SPACE: What is it like to be addicted to Ice (Methamphetamine)?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the SAFE SPACE series we're going to find out what it's like to live with an addiction to Methamphetamine, also known as Ice....
Introducing SAFE SPACE a mini-series with Jess Rowe
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Across the month of August Jess is changing things up with a special mini-series where she opens up the microphone beyond her famous guests, and talks...
Big Talk Bonus: What really goes on at the Logies?
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode Jess answers the BIG question, What really goes on at the Logies? Get a sneak peek behind the curtain into what we don't see on ...
John Edward: What can we learn about living from those who have crossed over?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this BIG question episode Jess is joined by the worlds foremost Psychic Medium John Edward who shares his advice for living your best life as he's ...
Sam Neill ‘No one is more surprised than me‘
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Acting icon Sam Neill has graced our screens for over 50 years. Once a shy boy with a stutter he has gone on to become a hugely successful actor with ...
How did the MH17 disaster change the life of an Aussie Federal Police officer?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AFP Assistant Commissioner Hilda Sirec was one of the first investigators to access the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine 10 years ago today. It was ...
Captain Sandy ‘It wasn't until I got sober that I accepted it’
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Sandy Yawn is a renowned Superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, she’s also the series lead on TV’s Be...
Ant Middleton ‘I didn't know what the hell was going on’
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special Forces soldier Ant Middleton is known for his no-nonsense role as Chief Officer on SAS Australia, he’s also a discipline and resilience ment...
Rachel House 'It's so paralyzing'
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel House is one of New Zealand’s most highly regarded actors and directors, best known for her roles in Moana, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Thor: ...
Maria Thatill ‘I didn't speak up about it’
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Media personality, advocate and Miss Universe Australia Maria Thatill has dedicated her career to campaigning for diversity, inclusion, LGBTQIA+ right...
Amy Poehler 'I would not describe myself as fearless'
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Poehler has built a remarkable career in Hollywood, making audiences laugh for more than 25 years with her comedy and writing roles including SNL ...
Tammin Sursok 'How did they not know?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tammin Sursok has many strings to her bow, she’s an Emmy nominated, Logie Award-winning actress, producer, director, writer, singer, content creator...
John Butler ‘I don't want to define myself as a victim’
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Music legend John Butler has been a household name in Australia for two decades, his new album reveals a whole different side of John we havent ...
Jules Robinson 'It was just really uncomfortable'
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jules Robinson shot to fame following her appearance on Married at First Sight where she met her now ‘real’ husband Cam. Since MAFS, the coup...
Jelena Dokic ‘I’m going to fight or I’m going to die trying’
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jelena Dokic is a tennis star and survivor of domestic violence, something she suffered for over 20 years at the hands of her father from the age of j...
Julie Goodwin 'It was the worst night of my life'
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since becoming Australia’s first MasterChef, mum-of-three Julie Goodwin has become a much loved household name. However there is so much more to Jul...
'Why is pet loss grief so hard?' with Dr Katrina Warren
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grief over losing a pet can sometimes be more painful than losing a human due to the unconditional love and constant presence that our pets provide. S...
What is SAFE SPACE? and why I need your help with it
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As you know I love to skip the small talk and have deep conversations with my guests, but to do that I need to create a SAFE SPACE to have these BIG t...
How do you live in a world that wasn't meant to accommodate your body? with Elly-May Barnes
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Misconceptions about disability can often lead to isolation and judgment, but with open conversations and greater understanding we can help break down...
Denise Drysdale 'It didn't matter what I said, it was taken the wrong way'
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Denise Drysdale joins best friend Jess straight out of the jungle reflecting on her experience of reality show ‘I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of ...
Jay Laga'aia 'What did I do wrong?'
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Laga’aia is a much loved actor, singer, TV presenter, and musical theatre star who is currently starring in Grease The Musical. He also has one ...
Simone Callahan ‘You have to have forgiveness’
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Callahan is a yoga teacher, mum of three and author who's passionate about sharing her love of yoga to help you transform your life. Her wellne...
The pep talk I gave Denise before she entered the jungle for I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might have heard that my bestie, Denise Drysdale has gone into the jungle for I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! I was the last person to spe...
What's it like to be locked up in Thailand's most notorious prison? With Holly Deane-Jones
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare first-hand glimpse, Holly Dean-Johns shares her experience of being an Aussie woman locked up in Thailand's most notorious prison, known as ...