The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

When life feels overwhelming, how do you get your power back? In this candid conversation, Jess asks Osher Günsberg this Big Question, and together they unpack the universal experience of feeling stuck, powerless, or consumed by challenges. From recognising overwhelm as the crucial first step, to the phrase “So what? Now what?” as a way forward, Osher shares how even the smallest actions can resto...

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 behind the laughs and quick wit is a man who has wrestled with identity, pressure, and the search for meaning. At 40, Beau is opening up about what it really means to be a good man, a father, and a leader, and why he’s still learning along the way. I...

Ryan Corr is one of Australia’s most acclaimed actors, known for his raw talent, versatility, and fearless performances across film, television, and theatre. From his breakout roles in Packed to the Rafters and Holding the Man , to international acclaim in House of the Dragon , The Water Diviner , Wolf Creek 2 , and Netflix’s Heartbreak High , Ryan has built a career defined by authenticity and em...

Four Time Gold Logie Winner Lisa McCune is one of Australia’s most beloved performers.  From her unforgettable role as Maggie Doyle in Blue Heelers to her remarkable career on stage and screen, Lisa has been part of our lives for decades. But behind the spotlight, Lisa treasures her role as a mother above all else. In this episode you’ll discover Lisa McCune is a women’s woman through and through,...

Janine Allis is a trailblazing entrepreneur, Shark Tank investor, and Australian Survivor contestant nicknamed ‘The Godmother. From launching Boost Juice from her kitchen table to navigating the cutthroat world of reality TV, she’s built a career and a life rooted in resilience, authenticity, and bold choices. In this conversation, Janine opens up about the lessons she’s learned from business, lif...

Belinda Carlisle’s unmistakable voice has spanned decades. Rising to fame as the lead singer of the Go-Go’s Belinda redefined what women in rock could be. From the punk scene of LA to topping international charts, she’s forged a career marked by creativity, resilience, and reinvention.  In this candid conversation, Belinda opens up to Jess about her extraordinary life on and off the stage. She sha...

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 SIDS awareness. His life took an unexpected and heartbreaking turn with the loss of his daughter Bernadette to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) a tragedy that has shaped both his personal journey and his commitment to helping others through grief....

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 out a career defined not just by chart-topping hits, but by his soulful voice, authenticity, and generous heart. Beyond the spotlight, Guy is a devoted husband to Jules Sebastian and a proud dad, driven by a genuine desire to connect, uplift, and give bac...

Damon Gameau is an acclaimed filmmaker, author, actor and activist known for his powerful storytelling that sparks change. You might know him from That Sugar Film , or from his roles in The Tracker , Balibo , Love My Way and Puberty Blues . With a passion for uplifting young voices, Damon’s work champions creativity, empathy and hope as essential tools in addressing our environmental crisis. In th...

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 world. Angela is the most searched adult performer globally and among the top earners on OnlyFans, sitting in the highest percentile of adult content creators. She’s a boundary-pushing filmmaker, academic, and advocate reshaping the adult industry on her own...

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, and raising a newborn in the middle of nowhere. Former TV journalist Steph left her high-profile career behind to raise a family on a remote Tasmanian farm, but what followed was a brutal mental health spiral into postnatal depression. Cut off from her comm...

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 also her husband and one of Australia’s most respected news anchors: Peter Overton (aka Petee!). With 35 years at Channel Nine and a Silver Logie nomination, Petee’s no stranger to the spotlight, but this time you’re asking the questions. In this heartwarming (and cheeky) conv...

In this SAFE SPACE episode, Jess sits down with Chloe Hayden t o explore what it’s really like to live as a Neurodivergent Woman. Chloe is an award-winning actress, author, advocate who's redefining what it means to be neurodivergent in the public eye. Diagnosed with autism at 13 and ADHD at 22, Chloe has spent her life turning difference into power. With her raw honesty and radiant energy, Ch...

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 Journalist Cheng Lei ’s life was upended when she was wrongfully detained in China on charges of espionage. For more than three years, Cheng endured isolation, interrogation, and imprisonment, cut off from her family, her children, and the outside world. With...

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 and shortly after giving birth, Kellie was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bowel Cancer. She opens up about her journey, sharing how she shifted her mindset from “why me?” to “why not me?” , and how perspective and resilience have shaped her experience. Kellie speaks...

Jane Fonda is an iconic actress, activist, and fitness pioneer whose influence spans over six decades. At 87, she continues to inspire with her unwavering commitment to social causes and her candid reflections on life, aging, and beauty. In this episode, Jess and Jane explore the themes of aging gracefully and the evolving standards of female beauty. Jane opens up about self-worth, the power of vu...

Montaigne is one of Australia’s most original voices. A genre-defying, ARIA-winning musician known for their theatrical flair and fearless honesty. From representing Australia on the Eurovision stage to carving out space as a non-binary artist, Montaigne brings both vulnerability and power to everything they do. In this episode, Jess sits down with the brilliant performer to uncover the real perso...

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’s faced some of life’s toughest challenges with courage, grace, and a fierce spirit that’s impossible not to admire. In her self-titled biography Katrina Gorry , she opens up like never before, and in this deeply honest conversation with Jess, she does the sam...

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 herself through her roles as mum, wife, daughter, and carer, a recent trip with just her mum cracked something open: Beyond the anxiety of letting go came the realisation of how freeing it is to discover who we are beyond our roles. Jess invites you to consider...

Can friendship outlast romantic love? To answer this BIG Question Jess Rowe is joined by Best Selling Author and Podcaster Holly Wainwright for a joyful deep-dive into the power of platonic love, the heartbreak of friend breakups, and why our soulmates might just be our best friends. Jess and Holly get real about the ups and downs of long-term friendships and why they need just as much care as rom...

Larry Emdur is one of Australia’s most recognisable TV  personalities, known for hosting The Morning Show, The Price is Right, and The Chase Australia. With a career spanning four decades, Larry reflects on his accidental entry into television, navigating imposter syndrome, and the wins and setbacks that come with life in the spotlight. In this episode, Jess and Larry explore what’s kept him groun...

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 didn't see coming, they dive into everything from untold secrets to bad advice. It’s unscripted, heartwarming, and a little bit cheeky, the perfect celebration of mums, connection, and the joy of not taking yourself too seriously. Know someone who'd...

In this very special episode, Jess sits down with her mum, Penelope Rowe, to answer YOUR questions in a deeply personal and candid conversation. Together, they share how Peter Overton (aka “Petey”) passed the all-important mum test, and how their deep bond has evolved through life’s highs and lows, including Penelope’s experience living with Bipolar Disorder.  They reflect on what it truly means t...

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Jackie Gillies is a renowned psychic medium, entrepreneur, and star of The Real Housewives of Melbourne . As one of Australia’s most sought-after psychics and a respected voice in personal development, Jackie champions empowerment and wellness through her transformative workshops, retreats, and live Soul Sessions tours. She and her husband, Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies, are proud parents of twi...