The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

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 and megastar Harry Styles is antithesis of toxic masculinity, he’s a gender bending style icon who’s confident in his skin.  So what else is there about Harry that makes for a good role model? Join me as we talk it through in this episode. I’ll be ba...

Moana Hope is unashamedly herself. The AFLW player, author, media personality, and mother says it exactly how it is. While she features in Who Magazine’s list of Sexiest People, Moana is also a proud advocate for Body confidence and isn't afraid to speak out against sexism. In this episode Jess and Moana dig deep on where she gets her resilience, the lesson from her dads passing that has shape...

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 day, and want to talk through with you, because being aware of what people around you are going through, and knowing what to do if you're worried about someone can be difficult. So in this episode I’m going to share with you my own person...

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 Countdown with his then wife Jackie O, interviewing and partying with the world's biggest celebrities.  As you’ll learn in this episode, the Phil of today is a very different man compared to those wild and heady times.  He's recently married the love o...

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 has taken me by surprise, what made her so special to me, and why I would like to thank her. Whether you’re a Republican or a Royalist, her passing will be deeply felt around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 selves is something that can happen to women later in life, especially when we become mothers. But is it possible for us to manage all of our responsibilities as caregivers, and feel sexy at the same time? In this episode I’m going to tal...

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 her as she regularly graced the cover of Dolly, Cosmo and Cleo.  Alison went on to marry TV heartthrob Cameron Daddo, move to LA and have 3 beautiful children. Now, as a ‘Menopausal mother of 3’ Ali joins Jess to talk about her early life as one of Aust...

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, because you can not get two people more different than me and my husband. So in this episode I’m going to share with you what makes us so different, and the one big thing we share in common that matters the most. For more big conversations like...

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 what goes on behind the scenes that you don't always hear, as she reflects on her personal learnings and discoveries from the last year. Because it's about more than just us, it's about YOU and the incredible guests who’ve generously open...

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 lighting up stages and entertaining Australians for over 30 years.  Join Jess as she digs deep to discover who the real Todd is, and hear his surprising revelation about fame, and the deep suffering he came to know as ‘success trauma’. In his role as...

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 Bickmore to talk about this very important conversation. We discuss the campaign from a parents point of view, and the link between violence against women and attitudes of disrespect and gender which start as children. We also talk about pot...

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 chat through with you, because The Kardashians are a topic that divide many of us with ongoing debate and conversation. So in this episode I’m going to share the question my teenage daughter asked me that became the catalyst for my change of heart, an...

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 popular stand-up comedians, he's a successful Radio & TV host too. In this episode he reveals why he chose a life of sobriety at the age of 21, and where he chases his highs these days. While Hughesy still gets nervous, he gives insight into his...

We all yearn to live a great life, but what does that actually look like and how can we all lead one? In A Life of Greatness, host Sarah Grynberg interviews some of the world's chief thought-leaders, sports legends, entertainers, best selling authors and inspiring spiritual minds as they explain how they have overcome challenges, conquered self-limiting beliefs and connected with a deeper sens...

My BIG question this week is around Botox, and if we should own up to having it. It's something I’ve been thinking about and want to talk through with you, because its one of those subjects that people don't always feel comfortable talking about. So in this episode I’m going to share with you why I get it,  and why I think we need to be honest about it. For more big conversations like this...

Eighties icon Tony Hadley is one of pops greatest vocalists. He fronted Spandau Ballet; one of the biggest bands of the 1980s and sold over 25 million albums. Tony’s unmistakable voice was the soundtrack to our teenage years, and now as a solo artist he’s touring the world playing the bands famous anthems. In this episode Tony opens up about his rise to fame in the heady days of the 80’s and the p...

Turia Pitt defines the work Inspiring. She's a bestselling author, motivational speaker, engineer, iron woman, podcast host, and loveable badass. Just over 10 years ago, Turia was racing in an ultra-marathon when she was caught in a fire and received burns to 65% of her body, surviving against the odds she rebuilt her life, a life she is now ‘frothing’ about. In this episode Turia reveals when...

David Wenham, is a globally successful film, stage and TV actor. He’s performed in over 95 productions including Lord of the rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Moulin Rouge, Lion and diver Dan in Sea change. It's hard not be captivated by David on screen, yet the celebrity side of Hollywood is peripheral to David as he prides himself on ‘flying under the radar’ Acting is the fire in his belly, a...

Over his 30 years in the industry, musician Ben Lee has always moved to the beat of his own drum. There’s a sense of playfulness that Ben applies to all aspects of his life, which has allowed him to build a like-minded community of ‘freaky thinkers and creators’. In this episode Jess and Ben dig deep on his incredible life, discussing everything from the secret to a long-lasting marriage and what...

Are you happy? Or are you happy enough? asks this weeks guest. Triple Olympian and wellness entrepreneur Lisa Curry has lived her life in the public eye for six decades. She has already endured so much in her lifetime, including losing her beautiful daughter Jaimi and most recently her mum.  In this episode she joins Jess to discuss the private pain she endured watching her beloved daughter strugg...

Natalie Bassingthwaighte is an acclaimed performer and one of Australia's most recognisable faces. She acts, sings, dances, is a rockstar, performs in musical theatre, and is a TV host.  Nat has been open about the mental health challenges she’s experienced over the years, and in this episode Jess & Nat dig deep on how she went from breakdown to breakthrough and reached a much happier and...

TV and Radio Star Erin Molan has a work ethic beyond compare. She’s resilient, smart, driven and brave, and has not only helped to break down gender stereotypes for women on TV, she was pivotal in campaigning for new laws around online safety. However for Erin, her proudest achievement is her beautiful young daughter. In this episode Erin opens up about the hardest part of being a single mum and w...

Indira Naidoo is a  much loved journalist, author, TV anchor and radio host. Over her 30 year award winning journalistic career, Indira has become well known to many Australians. In this episode Indira and Jess discuss the power of slowing down, putting down our devices and being present in nature to heal. Indira reveals why it was important to not only accept her younger sisters death, but throug...

Keith Urban is a global superstar. He’s a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. But Keith’s not keen to put a label on what he does, he wants his music to do the talking.  Jess and Keith sat down for this intimate conversation ahead of the launch of his latest single ‘Nightfalls’, a song about making it matter right now. Which is also a theme in this revealing conversation: Keith's pur...

Nazeem Hussain is one of the biggest stars of Australian Comedy and a much loved television and radio personality. A regular on international stages, Nazeem is now enjoying a different kind of success with his ground breaking sketches going viral on Tiktok. In this episode you will learn there is so much more to the cheeky comic than his ability to make us laugh. Nazeem and Jess go deep on how he...