The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

For most of Bek Condello's life, she had everything decided for her, and controlled by someone else. Growing up in a closed-off doomsday Pentecostal church, she experienced abuse and coercive control until she found the courage to upend her life and leave, cutting her off from everyone and everything she knew. Her story of bravery and resilience will floor you, and today Bek is living he...

Kris Fade has lived a fascinating life; his radio show attracts millions of listeners, he has lived in Dubai for the last 19 years, and he's a reality TV star and a business owner. Despite all this, he is remarkably down-to-earth, and honest about his struggles with identity, depression and anxiety. He joins Jess Rowe to speak about a side of his life you might not see on social media or his...

Improving our communication is so much easier said than done, but it can honestly change your life. Enter: communication expert and lawyer Jefferson Fisher. He has helped his millions of social media followers have better conversations, argue less, and get more out of your interactions with others. He joins Jess on the podcast to give practical advice about how to have hard discussions, setting bo...

Daniel MacPherson has been gracing Australian TV screens for almost 30 years, on iconic shows like Neighbours, The Bill, and Dancing With The Stars. But now he's stepping into his toughest role yet, in the film Beast alongside Russell Crowe. Daniel joined Jess to reflect on the physical and mental lengths he had to go to for this role, why acting is the main focus in his career now, and how father...

Paul de Gelder has experienced what most of us would consider a living nightmare. While working as an elite Navy clearance diver, Paul was attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbour. Paul lost his hand and leg and almost lost his life in the attack. This is a story of resilience and facing your fears. Paul has gone on to inspiring heights through his motivational speaking, advocacy, internati...

Debra Lawrance is Australian TV and stage royalty, from her iconic role as Pippa on Home and Away to her current role as Clairee in the stage production of Steel Magnolias. But this conversation is about so much more than her brilliant career; it's about how she sees and moves through the world. From her start at NIDA with Mel Gibson to marrying her on-screen husband in real life, nothing about De...

Jo Frost, also known as Supernanny, has built a career helping parents raise children for over 20 years. These days, however, parenting looks very different from the early 2000s. With social media and the internet connecting teenagers, and things like 'The Manosphere' rising in popularity, it can be difficult to know how best to look after our kids. Jo's no-nonsense thoughts on raising children in...

Kathy Lette has never been one to shy away from saying what she really thinks. The best-selling author has a new book, The Sisterhood Rules, and joins Jess to chat about what the sisterhood means to her, and well as sex, motherhood, feminism, being friends with literal royalty, and everything in between. You can find Kathy's new book here: https://www.kathylette.com/books/the-sisterhood-rules/ You...

Stephanie Browitt has been through more than anyone ever should, and she's only 23. Alongside her mum Marie, she lost her father Paul and sister Krystal after the White Island volcano erupted in New Zealand in 2019, as well as suffering burns to 70% of her body. She navigated unimaginable loss while going through a gruelling recovery, all the while with Marie by her side. Despite this, her resilie...

Everyone knows the name Donna Hay; if you don't already own one of her cookbooks, you might have seen her on your TV or in one of your favourite magazines over the last 25 years. Her new show Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations  on Disney+ is all about good food and style, but she joins us on the show today to go deeper, on how she got her start, her experience as a mother, and why even she doesn'...

Suzi Quatro is the definition of a rock star; the 75 year old has just released her eighteenth album Freedom and shows no sign of slowing down. She joins Jess for an in-depth chat about everything from keeping her ego in check, her obsession with Elvis Presley and exactly how she continues to feel sexy (and how you can too). Suzi's new album Freedom is out now, and you can find it here: https://su...

Dame Quentin Bryce has lived a life of firsts; she was our first female Governor-General, the first women accepted to the Queensland Bar, and the first woman to be appointed to the faculty at T. C. Beirne School of Law at the University of Queensland, to name a few. And we're lucky enough to have this trailblazer as a guest on her first ever podcast! Together with her biographer Juliet Rieden, aut...

Virginia Giuffre was a survivor, activist, mother, and treasured family member to her brother Sky, and sister-in-law Amanda. One year ago, after years of tireless campaigning and activism for fellow survivors of sexual abuse , she died by suicide. Since her death, Sky and Amanda have continued her important work through SOAR, her non profit, and they join Jess to speak about their experience...

Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club! This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us. This conversation is with British writer Esther Freud. Esther has written 10 novels… her first book-  Hideous Kinky-  was based on her own life- and was later turned into a film starrin...

Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club! This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us. The ones that spark big feelings, juicy questions, and honest reflections. In this episode is New York Times best seller Natasha Lester. Natasha writes historical fiction, telling stori...

Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club! This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us. The ones that spark big feelings, juicy questions, and honest reflections. Our first author in the series is international best selling author Holly Ringland. In this conversation we ta...

Samantha Harris is one of Australia’s most recognisable models and a proud advocate for Indigenous representation in fashion. From gracing the cover of Vogue as the first Aboriginal model to writing her inspiring memoir Role Model , Samantha’s story is one of courage, grace, and determination. Her career has redefined beauty standards while celebrating cultural identity and resilience, making her...

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 way for greater representation of Indigenous voices on screen. As the host and executive producer of Living Black on NITV, Karla has dedicated her career to truth-telling, giving a platform to stories too often overlooked, and inspiring generations...

Marianne Williamson is a best selling author, spiritual teacher, and political activist who has twice run for the Democratic nomination for the US Presidency. Her teachings on spiritual development have reached millions around the world and Oprah Winfrey describes her as ‘One of the most influential women of the modern spiritual world’. Marianne is now bringing her powerful live show to Australia,...

Mitch and Mark captured Australia’s hearts on The Block , known for their warmth, humour, and undeniable style. Beyond their television success, they’ve become advocates for authenticity and acceptance, using their platform to challenge stereotypes and celebrate love in all its forms. Together for over two decades, they’ve built a beautiful blended family and a life grounded in mutual respect, res...

Melissa Leong is a celebrated food writer, TV host and judge, best known for bringing warmth, intelligence and honesty to Australian screens. The daughter of Singaporean-Chinese parents, Melissa has built a career that celebrates culture, creativity and courage, using food and storytelling as her way of connecting people to what really matters. In this episode, Melissa opens up about growing up di...

Samantha Armytage is one of Australia’s most familiar and beloved television personalities. From her years in breakfast television to her work on Farmer Wants a Wife, Sam has always brought warmth, wit, and authenticity to the screen. Now she’s back in the spotlight as host of The Golden Bachelor, celebrating second chances at love. In this heartfelt conversation, Sam opens up about navigating gri...

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 answers your questions on spirit guides, dreams, and the purpose of souls, while sharing how pets teach us unconditional love and why signs from the other side may shift over time. In this episode John emphasizes the importance of staying curious and o...

Jonathan “J.Mo” Moran is one of Australia’s best known entertainment journalists, but behind the red carpets lies a far more complex story. In this candid conversation, Jess uncovers the real person behind the headlines: JMo’s struggles with self-image, the lasting impact of childhood trauma, and what led him to become a Lifeline ambassador. They explore the hidden costs of a glamorous career, how...

Iconic entertainer Rosie O’Donnell is one of the most fearless voices of our time, a trailblazing comedian, actor, talk show host, and outspoken advocate who’s never shied away from speaking her truth. From her breakout in  A League of Their Own and her Emmy-winning daytime show, to her bold activism and heartfelt storytelling, Rosie has spent decades making audiences laugh, think, and feel deeply...