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The Take 5 is a podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.

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Dave McCormack's cornerstone songs

Dave McCormack has one of those voices. As lead singer of Custard, his husky tones and the band’s playful indie rock beamed out of Brisbane in the 90s. They were a happy haven from the angsty guitar scene of the time.

Published: FriFri 12 Apr 2024 at 12:00amwith Zan Rowe

Dave McCormack

Duration: 32 minutes 38 seconds

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Adrianne Lenker's songs that get under the skin

Adrianne Lenker feels things deeply. You hear it in every one of her songs, whether solo, or with her band Big Thief.

Adrianne Lenker

Duration: 36 minutes 37 seconds

Published: 4 Apr 2024Thu 4 Apr 2024 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Comedy Best Of

Well I hope you’re up for a laugh, cos this Take 5 is a special one. As comedy festival season kicks it around Australia, I’ve dug into the Take 5 archives and pulled out some of my favourite chats with comedians.

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Duration: 43 minutes 32 seconds

Published: 28 Mar 2024Thu 28 Mar 2024 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Laurie Anderson's songs of duality

Laurie Anderson is bucket list. The artist, violinist, and poet has been exploring the world in her unique way for decades. She caught our breath releasing O Superman, and has continued to bring play, humour, and curiosity into all she does.

Laurie Anderson

Duration: 45 minutes 32 seconds

Published: 21 Mar 2024Thu 21 Mar 2024 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Jack Antonoff's turning points

Jack Antonoff is one of the most celebrated producers working today. With 10 Grammys under his belt, including three in a row for Producer of the Year, he has shaped the sound of pop music over the last decade.

Bleachers' Jack Antonoff reads the paper and has a cup of coffee with a jacket over his head

Duration: 42 minutes 43 seconds

Published: 14 Mar 2024Thu 14 Mar 2024 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

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