The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show
Episodes
Robert Irwin ‘I carry that with me everyday’’
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Irwin, son of the late Steve Irwin, has been fascinated with the natural world from a young age. Growing up at Australia Zoo, the Wildlife Warr...
What’s it like being an 80’s child star? with The Love Boats Jill Whelan
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine growing up in the spotlight with the whole world watching? 80’s child star Jill Whelan starred in the iconic TV series The Love Boat playing...
Daylight Savings Test
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Testing Time
Michelle Bridges 'I don't feel that I need to apologise for it ‘
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Bridges is Australia’s OG fitness queen and most influential personal trainer, winning our hearts with her mix of tough love and heartwarmi...
Lisa Taddeo: What is the secret to unlocking our desires and tapping into our sexy side?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Taddeo, the New York Times Best Selling Author of 'Three Women,' is well-versed in the intricacies of female desire. That's why I've invited her ...
Josh Szeps: Is fear of saying the wrong thing stopping us from sharing our opinions?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of saying the wrong thing can hinder open and honest conversations, but arent uncomfortable conversations necessary for understanding and progres...
Peter Overton: What is the secret to our happy marriage?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special BIG question episode for Valentines Day, Jess and her husband Peter Overton discuss what it is that keeps their love alive in this r...
Jacqueline McKenzie ‘I've never felt so exhilarated in my life’
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joyous actor Jacqueline McKenzie first appeared on our screens in the early 90’s forging an incredible career on stage, film and television. Jacquel...
Claudia Karvan ‘That was a game changer for me'
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Claudia Karvan is an actor, producer, and storyteller behind many of our favourite TV shows. Claudia’s superpower is her authenticity and rawness, w...
Rebecca Gibney ‘Letting go of that was hard’
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Gibney is one of our most beloved and respected actors. While she’s been a permanent fixture on our big and small screens for over forty yea...
Male Escort Mitch answers your BIG burning Questions
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most listened to episodes is with former male escort, Mitch Larson and it turns out there’s more you want to know! So we’ve invited him...
Carlotta 'I never thought it would get to this'
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Icon, activist, and performer Carol Spencer AM is better known as Carlotta, Queen of the Cross and star of Les Girls a must see attraction ...
The BIG jewels of wisdom and learnings we can take into the New Year
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As you know my goal for every episode is to show you a different side of my guests that you don't usually get to hear. So in this episode, I’d lov...
James Parr: How can I learn to love my body?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to talk to yourself in a kinder way when you look in the mirror? For this episode, I'm joined by Queer, First Nations Triathlete, Model an...
Shelley Craft 'It was very difficult to get through'
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shelley Craft has been a familiar face on our TV screens for nearly three decades, starting her career on the kids show Saturday Disney right through ...
Bryan Brown answers your BIG Questions
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve invited our favourite lovable Aussie icon Bryan Brown back into the studio to celebrate his new book The Drowning, and to answer your BIG ques...
Jessie Stephens: Can we Choose to be Happy?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question for this episode is Can we Choose to be Happy? and what choices can we make that can help our mental health? To help me answer that qu...
Matt Preston ‘I don't know when people are staring at me’
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Preston is one of Australia’s most famous and loved personalities. An award-winning food journalist, best-selling cookbook author and TV person...
Chanel Contos: Is Consent just about saying yes or no to sex?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I'm joined by NSW young woman of the year, activist and a voice for her generation Chanel Contos. Chanel is leading the charge for c...
Zoë Ventoura 'It's bigger than I would have ever expected’
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Ventoura is one of Australia’s most loved actors, best known for her role as Melissa in Packed To The Rafters, a character whose shock death lef...
Paula Joye: Is there a secret to ageing beautifully?
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If beauty is being comfortable in your own skin, what about those of us who dont always feel great when we look in the mirror? For this episode I’m ...
Wendy Harmer Part 2 ‘I would just flatline, I would just stare at a wall’
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Harmer has been entertaining us for 40 years, holding our collective hands through some of the biggest news events of our time. In Part two of h...
Wendy Harmer Part 1 'That was a very brutal lesson'
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Entertainer and national treasure Wendy Harmer has lived an extraordinary life. After being born with a severe facial deformity, she went on to perfor...
Christian Wilkins 'I was definitely shocked'
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Wilkins lives to perform, whether its acting, dancing, modelling or reporting from the red carpet beside his famous dad Richard. However ear...
Pia Miranda 'I shut my mouth and I didn't say anything '
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pia Miranda is one of Australia's best-loved and critically acclaimed actors. Since bursting onto our screens in the much-loved film Looking for Alibr...
Dr Matt Agnew 'You don't need to know the response'
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last time Jess caught up with Dr. Matt Agnew was one of the most intimate conversations she’s ever had on the podcast, when Matt opened up about...
Collette Dinnigan 'I got told I had two years'
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Collette Dinnigan is one of Australia's most famous designers. Her work has appeared in movies and television and is worn by fashion icons worldwide i...
Bryan Brown 'Why is that coming out of my mouth?'
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, Author, Producer, and Australian icon Bryan Brown has been on our screens since the 1970s in a career that has captured the hearts of audiences...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 'I was more damaged that I was letting on'
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is motivated by love and hope, lessons he learnt from his single mum Maryanne growing up in a council house in Sydney....
Mel B 'I’m probably going to get told off for telling you that '
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Brown MBE aka Mel B is one of the world’s most iconic entertainers. One fifth of the most successful girl band ever the Spice Girls, ‘Scar...
How do I parent my teen through tough times? with Jess
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the latest National mental health and well being survey there has been a huge rise in mental illness for young people, in fact 2 out of 5...
What goes through the mind of a male escort? with Mitch Larsson
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that more Aussie women than ever before are choosing to spend time with a male escort ? So this weeks episode aims to bust some common ...
Shelley Craft: How can we make the rest of our life the best of our life?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that our genes only count for 20% of our health outcomes? Which means most of us have more control over our ageing than we think. So my B...
Grant Denyer 'I got tired of living in fear and shame'
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Denyer is one of Australia’s most iconic and loved presenters. In a career spanning over 20 years, he shows up as one of the hardest working p...
Melissa Tkautz ‘I’m going to get emotional here’
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Tkautz is a true icon of the Aussie Entertainment Industry. She’s an actress, ARIA winning recording artist, and star of The Real Housewives...
Rachel Ward ‘It took a long time for me to live that down'
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Ward is an award winning film and television director and like many women, her life is a series of reinventions. She was a Hollywood star in th...
Bonus: The BIG best friend test with Denise Drysdale
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode you’ll get a rare peek inside this special friendship between two stars of Aussie Television. Brace yourself for some serious ...
Maz Compton: How do I know if I need a break from alcohol?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that women in midlife are the only demographic where alcohol consumption is going up? So My BIG Question this week is around our relation...
Denise Drysdale ‘I was made aware of it very early on’
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Denise Drysdale, affectionately known as Ding Dong, is an Australian Entertainment icon. The two time Gold Logie winner has been performing since she ...
Nakkiah Lui 'I'm trying to unlearn that behaviour'
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kamilaroi and Torres Strait Islander woman Nakkiah Lui has many strings to her bow: actor, comedian, playwright, TV host, podcaster, director, storyte...
Marcia Hines 'The audience don't need to know that'
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marcia Hines (AM) is a musical treasure with a career spanning five decades. Not only does she entertain us on stage and in music, Marcia has woven he...
Mitch Tambo: How do you remain true to who you are and block out the noise and the haters?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I'm joined by singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and proud Gamilaraay man Mitch Tambo. Mitch is passionate about using his voice to s...
Shaynna Blaze 'I had to work out how to leave'
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shaynna Blaze is an award-winning interior and Television personality, you'd know her from her many roles including The Block which she starred on for...
Amy Sheppard 'I don't have to hide it anymore'
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Sheppard is a singer, songwriter and part of Sheppard, one of Australia's biggest selling bands. Amy is also a body confidence cheerleader, empowe...
Meshel Laurie ‘It was just devastating, it was very very traumatic’
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster and Comedian and Meshel Laurie is a force in media! As well working in TV and radio, Meshel is a columnist and accomplished author. She’...
John Edward ‘I never did it again after that’
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Edward is the world's foremost psychic medium and author. Over the last three decades, John has helped thousands with his ability to predict futu...
How do I know its time to walk away? with Jess
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around knowing when to hold 'em and when to fold' em. How do we know when its the right time to leave a job, relationship...
Sarah Harris 'That was a lot to confront'
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Harris is one of Australia's best known journalists and TV presenters. With her special mix of sass and smarts, the mother-of-two has made her m...
Do we ever stop being objectified as women? with Jess
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around why we still objectify women, regardless of our age. It's something I’ve been thinking about since Martha Stewar...
Pete Murray 'It was a hard time, really hard time'
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Murray’s music has been the soundtrack for many of the big moments in our lives. The singer, songwriter and guitarist is one of only a few of o...
Kate Ceberano ‘I don’t talk about it as much as I would like to ‘
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Ceberano is one of our most celebrated voices. She’s a singer, songwriter, performer, artist, and a self described ‘potent, vivid, Latin girl...
Why can Mothers Day can bring up tough stuff? with Jess
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around Mothers Day, and why it isn't a Hallmark card for many of us. Mothers day can bring up all sorts of difficult, con...
Camilla Franks 'It was just so terrifying’
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Camilla Franks is a force of nature. She has a global fashion business with her designs worn by everyone from Robbie Williams, Oprah, Beyonce...
Trolling, why does it still hurt? with Jess
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around internet trolls and why their comments still hurt. I’ve received unsolicited commentary about my body for years,...
Dr Matt Agnew ‘I've had a long battle with mental illness’
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Agnew is best known for his role on the Bachelor, but he's so much more. Matt is an astrophysicist and he's passionate about educating people...
Rove ‘It’s all anyone wants to ask me about’
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting his career as a stand up comedian, Rove McManus went on to create one of the most successful talk shows in Australian TV history ‘Rove Live...
Are social media filters harmful or helpful? with Jess
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around social media filters; Are they harmful or helpful to our self confidence? Are they making us feel inadequate by se...
Peter Helliar ‘It was the hardest thing I've ever spoken about’
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Helliar is one of Australia’s favourite comedians, and has been a regular fixture on our TV screens for over 20 years. First appearing on Rove...
Dicko 'It absolutely shook me to the core’
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Dickson, aka Dicko, is best known for his role as the tough-love judge on Australian Idol, making him a household name and a staple part of Austra...
Deni Todorovič Part 2 'It's been a ****ing lot to take’
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since recording Part 1 of their chat with Jess, Deni has been caught up in a public backlash after partnering with Seafolly for a campaign during Worl...
Deni Todorovič Part 1 ‘I was never going to let them see me cry’
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deni Todorovič is a queer and human rights activist, an LGBTQIA+ educator, a podcast host and a celebrity fashion stylist. In Part one of this ch...
Jenny Kee ‘He went on to fall madly in love with Yoko’
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion icon and artist, Jenny Kee helped create an Australian fashion identity. Her Australiana designs became world famous when Princess Diana was p...
The BIG Question my mum wanted answered
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is all about texting etiquette and was sent in by my mum! How long you have to respond to a text message? Did you know 95% o...
International Women’s Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Women's Day we asked the women (and a couple of men) behind your favourite podcasts and radio shows here at LiSTNR to share...
Ellidy Pullin 'My whole world flipped on its head that second'
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Model, podcaster, author, and influencer Ellidy Pullin is well recognized as the wife of the late Alex Chumpy Pullin. The loss of her soulmate in a de...
Is the term housewife offensive? with Jess
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around the word housewife. What do you think when you hear that word? Is it relevant or is it outdated? It can mean diffe...
Leah Purcell ‘I gave it back to them as good as I got it’
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Purcell AM is one of Australia's leading actors, writers, and directors with award-winning roles in theatre, film, and television. She’s a prou...
BIG QUESTION: Why does the death of a celebrity have such an impact on us?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My Big question this week is around celebrities, and why we can sometimes feel an enormous sense of loss when we hear that they've passed away. It's s...
Kyle Sandilands Part 2 'I've said things I shouldn't'
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our conversation, Kyle Sandilands reflects on his childhood, and how his mums suffering impacted his relationships with women and alcohol...
Kyle Sandilands Part 1 'I can't keep my tears in'
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster Kyle Sandilands is a star. Love him or loathe him he is one of the most powerful figures in Australian media. He’s a self made multi m...
BIG QUESTION: What is the secret to a good marriage?
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around relationships, and the key to making them work. Its something I’ve been reflecting on as my husband Petee and I ...
Frances O'Connor ‘It just actually makes me more determined’
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, writer and director Francis O'Connor has been on our screen, stage and television for over 30 years. Many of us discovered her in the cool 90’...
BIG QUESTION: Why does tuning out on holidays let us tune in to our inner voice?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG QUESTION this week is around tuning in to our inner voice, and why it often requires stepping back from our daily grind to access it. Our daily...
Pallavi Sharda 'I find it really tough to speak up'
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Indian Australian actor and dancer, Pallavi Sharda is an international film star, first making a mark in Bollywood and now in Hollywood. She's starrin...
BIG QUESTION: How real is reality TV?
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My Big question this week is around Reality TV, and just how much of it is actually real. In this episode I'm going to do a deep dive on this and shar...
This is what happened when Turia Pitt invited me on her podcast
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to share one of my favourite conversations that I've had this year, and this time I wasn't asking the questions, I was the guest on Turia Pit...
BIG QUESTION: Is it better being an older covergirl?
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is: Is it better being an older cover girl? It's something I’ve been reflecting on as I am very excited to be on the cover...
Sean Szeps ‘I have everything I thought I couldn't have’
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Szeps is an award-winning podcast host, presenter, and content creator, he’s also a husband, father to twins, and fabulously gay. Sean’s hi...
BIG QUESTION: Why do school reunions bring up different emotions for us?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around school reunions, and why they can bring up all sorts of emotions for us. It's something I experienced recently and...
Laura Byrne & Brittany Hockley 'We need to stop competing on that'
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Byrne and Brittany Hockley are best friends, podcasters, and now authors with their new self-help book We Love, Love. The pair first bonded afte...
Introducing: Crappy to Happy with Cass Dunn
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to feel less Crappy and more Happy? Join Psychologist and Mindfulness expert Cass Dunn for conversations that explore the psychological,...
BIG QUESTION: Are we being ‘brave’ by embracing our grey hair?
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around embracing our grey ‘sparkles’ and is it a brave thing to do? It's something many of us faced during the Covid ...
Jan Fran 'I just thought, this is it'
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Fran is a Walkley-award winning journalist, TV presenter and social commentator. She’s known for her work on TV shows The Project, The Feed, and...
BIG QUESTION: Is it anyone else's business to weigh in on your body shape?
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My Big question this week is: Is it anyone else’s business to weigh in on your body shape? In this episode I’m going to share with you my own expe...
Trinny Woodall ‘It’s very hard to process’
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trinny Woodall is the Queen of makeovers. She's an English fashion expert, TV presenter, author, and mom. She's also the founder and CEO of Trinny Lon...
BIG QUESTION: Should we give Meghan a break?
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My Big question this week is Should we give Meghan Markle a break? The anti-Meghan outcry is far from over, and its something I want to talk through w...
Hugh Sheridan ‘I’ve never been ashamed; I’ve just been private’
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was clear from an early age that Hugh Sheridan had the performance gene. From dancing with the Australian Ballet School to acting at NIDA, Hugh wen...
BIG QUESTION: Is worshiping Harry Styles a good thing for our younger generation?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around Harry Styles, and if worshiping him is a good thing for our younger generation? English singer, songwriter, actor ...
Moana Hope ‘I had no idea what was happening’
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Moana Hope is unashamedly herself. The AFLW player, author, media personality, and mother says it exactly how it is. While she features in Who Magazin...
BIG QUESTION: Should you wait for someone to ask for help before you step in?
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is 'Should you wait for someone to ask for help before you step in?' It's something I’ve been thinking about since RUOK da...
'Ugly' Phil O'Neil 'I have MS, but MS doesn't have me'
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Radio host ‘Ugly’ Phil O'Neil was the voice behind Australia’s number one radio show in the 90’s and early 2000’s. He hosted the Hot 30 Coun...
Why the passing of The Queen has taken me by surprise
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II is something that has really impacted me today. In this short bonus episode I want to share why Her Majesty's death ...
BIG QUESTION: Do you lose your 'sexy' as you get older?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My Big question this week is Do you lose your 'sexy' as you get older? It's something I want to talk about because losing our sensuality and sense of ...
Alison Brahe Daddo ‘I was still trying to shake the shame’
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Brahe Daddo was a household name in the 90s. Beginning her career as a model at 16, an entire generation of Aussie women grew up alongside he...
BIG QUESTION: Do 'Opposites attract' relationships work?
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around Opposites Attract, and do they work in a long term happy relationship? It's something that's close to my heart, be...
Jess takes you behind the scenes as we celebrate our first birthday!
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You're invited to our first birthday party! Join us as we celebrate one year of The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show. In this special episode Jess shares wha...
Todd Mckenney ‘I never, ever speak about it’
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Todd McKenney is an award winning and critically acclaimed performer on stage and screen. As an actor and leading man of song and dance, he has been l...
Big Talk Bonus: 'Stop it at the Start' with Carrie Bickmore
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This special bonus episode is brought to you by our sponsor 'Bring up respect - Stop it at the start' and I'm joined by TV and Radio host, Carrie Bick...
BIG QUESTION: The Kardashians, love them or loathe them?
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My BIG question this week is around The Kardashians, do you love them or do you loathe them? It's something I’ve been thinking about and want to cha...
Hughesy ‘I didn't like myself afterwards’
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Hughes is one of the biggest names in Australian Comedy. From his working-class roots ‘Hughesy’ has risen to become not only one of our most ...