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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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Beth Ditto's rebel songs

You know that question about who you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Beth Ditto is always at the top of my list. This sassy icon from the deep south grabbed my attention more than 20 years ago fronting the Gossip, and has held it ever since.

Published: 22h agoFri 26 Apr 2024 at 12:00amwith Zan Rowe

Beth Ditto is on the floor wearing a tartan mini skirt, cream top & black wig with Nathan Howdeshell & Hannah Blilie behind

Duration: 41 minutes 10 seconds

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Bri Lee's power songs

Bri Lee is an author, journalist, and activist.

Author Bri Lee sits on the red triple j couch wearing a blue open shirt red singlet and jeans with the Double J sign behind her

Duration: 43 minutes 23 seconds

Published: 19 Apr 2024Fri 19 Apr 2024 at 12:00amwith Zan Rowe

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.

Dave McCormack

Duration: 32 minutes 38 seconds

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

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.

Comedy Take 5

Duration: 43 minutes 32 seconds

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

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