Best Nigel Marsh Podcasts (2025)

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#186 Gary Bell 46:16

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Gary Bell grew up in a slum the son of a penniless miner and sweet factory worker. His early adulthood as an uneducated convicted fraudster, violent football hooligan and homeless drifter didn’t augur well for the highly successful and respected King's Counsel barrister he since became. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https…

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F*ck, I’m Not Invisible! with Shelly Horton 38:18

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EPISODE 11: F*ck, I’m Not Invisible! with Shelly Horton ------------------------------------ In this episode of F*ck, I’m Nearly 50!, I sit down with the unfiltered, fabulous force that is Shelly Horton - journalist, media entrepreneur, founder of Don’t Sweat It, and your official Peri Godmother 👑. We go there: perimenopause, midlife invisibility, …

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#185 Dianne McGrath 47:53

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Dianne McGrath trained, and was selected for, a one way trip to Mars. She also has completed a 40,000 nautical mile round the world yacht race. So it is fair to say she is both curious and adventurous - but how did she cope with the Five Of My Life challenge? Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist…

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F*ck, Let’s Talk About Friendship! with Maddie Marsh 1:01:23

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EPISODE 10: F*ck, Let’s Talk About Friendship! with Maddie Marsh --------------------------- In this episode of F*ck, I’m Nearly 50!, I sit down with one of my forever people, Maddie Marsh, to talk about midlife friendships, the real, the raw, and the ridiculously funny. 👯‍♀️ We met in the classic mid-30s way, a mother’s group, two 8-week-old babie…

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#184 Sean Maloney 44:09

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Sean Maloney is the voice of rugby. For years he has commentated on the game at every level - Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship, World Cups and Lions Tours. You name it, he’s called it. Passionate, knowledgeable, warm and kind - it was a joy to learn about the man behind the mic. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://op…

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F*ck, Balance is BULLSH!T! with Nigel Marsh 1:00:50

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EPISODE 9: F*ck, Balance is BULLSH!T! with Nigel Marsh ------------------------------- In this episode of Fck, I’m Nearly 50!*, I sit down with the legendary Nigel Marsh - author, speaker, podcast host and all-round bullshit slayer, to talk about midlife reinvention, stripping back, and what actually matters. 💥 Nigel was the very first person I wen…

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#183 Markus Zusak 1:03:36

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The Book Thief author Markus Zusak has sold over 20 million copies of his books - in over 40 languages - around the world. A charming character and wonderful storyteller this extended episode is a must listen for book lovers, and writers, everywhere. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1r…

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#182 Gail Holmes 59:51

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The youngest of seven children, and only girl, Gail Holmes has lead a fascinating life. Whether it be flying a plane before driving a car, building a highly successful business career, moving to China, writing a bestselling novel or having five kids herself. But how did she fare with the Five Of My Life challenge…? Hear each song chosen by every Fi…

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F*ck, Let’s Talk Inflammation! with Amelia Phillips 1:25:38

2M ago1:25:38

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Episode 8: F*ck, Fighting Inflammation: Movement, Midlife & Inner Vitality with Amelia Phillips 💪🔥 Is it really just ageing, or is chronic inflammation quietly stealing your energy, sleep and sanity? 😴😩 In this episode, I chats with clinical nutritionist and exercise scientist Amelia Phillips, creator of the Inner Vitality programme and co-founder …

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#181 Anna Bryant 49:09

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"The 1980s put a whole generation of women into therapy”. Anna Bryant is one of Australia’s leading social researchers with decades of global experience in unpacking what really makes people tick. In this episode it was fascinating hearing her reveal insights into herself - not other people - for a change. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My …

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F*ck, Let’s Rethink Skin Health! with Dr. Philip Tong 54:40

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Episode 7: 🧴 F*ck, Let’s Rethink Skin Health Ageing is a bit of a mindf*ck, especially when it comes to your skin. One minute you’re feeling good, and the next you’re wondering if that new freckle is a friend or a foe. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Philip Tong, founder of Dermatology Junction and the brains behind DermScreen, to cut through …

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#180 Tim Olsen 44:08

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Tim Olsen is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected art identities. In his role running one of the country’s leading galleries he has nurtured and supported numerous notable artists. At the same time as being a significant donor and benefactor to the Australian art scene for over 30 years.By Nigel Marsh

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#179 Katie Duncan 45:10

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Death is Katie Duncan’s business. As a certified Death Doula her passion is to better prepare and support people through their, and their loved ones, end of life journey. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@th…

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F*ck, I wasn’t ready, but I am now! with Tracy Hall 1:12:49

3M ago1:12:49

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Episode 6. F*ck, I Wasn’t Ready, But I Am Now 💥 What happens when everything you thought was real turns out to be a lie? In this powerful episode, I sit down with the remarkable Tracy Hall 💫 She is smart, successful, was in love… and then found out the man she trusted was a professional conman. But this isn’t just a story about what happened, It’s …

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#177 Maz Farrelly 53:21

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For years Maz Farrelly produced a number of the biggest shows on earth - Big Brother, X factor, Celebrity Apprentice, to name just a few. Discover the real woman behind the fame and success in this surprising and enlightening conversation. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKv…

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F*ck the Chaos! Find Clarity with Lidia Ranieri 1:13:10

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Episode 5: 🔮 F*ck, I Need to Realign Midlife hits differently when you realise the life you built might not be the one that actually fits. In this episode, I sit down with one of the most intuitive, insightful, and downright amazing people I know, Lidia Ranieri. From raising capital in high finance to reading birth charts and helping people find th…

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From the Vault: #68 Anthony Albanese 35:28

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In this wide ranging conversation Anthony Albanese reveals, amongst other things, his mistakes, genuine passion for music, admiration for the Queen and the similarities between the mafia and politics. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Insta…

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#183 Peter Greste 42:04

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Professor Peter Greste spent 400 harrowing days in an Egyptian jail on fabricated terrorism charges. An experience that is the subject of a major new motion picture - The Correspondent - starring Richard Roxborough. Peter is an award winning foreign correspondent with over 25 years experience working for the BBC, Al Jazeera and Reuters. Hear each s…

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F*ck, My Hormones Are Sabotaging Me! | with Zoe Bingley-Pullin 1:07:40

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🎙️Episode 4: F*ck, My Hormones Are Sabotaging Me! | Zoe Bingley-Pullin on Food, Hormones & Feeling Like Yourself Again 🔥 Midlife, hormones & food—WTF is happening?! 🔥 One minute, you’re cruising through life, eating whatever you want, running on no sleep, and bouncing back like nothing happened. The next? Your metabolism is in witness protection, y…

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#176 Lucy Wark 51:50

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Lucy Wark is the founder of Normal, a sexual wellness brand giving everyone the tools, information and confidence to explore sexuality without stress or shame. Amongst many other accolades she has a first class honours degree from Cambridge in Social Sciences, a career at McKinsey and runs career skills platform Fuzzy. Quite the CV - but how did sh…

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F*ck, Reinventing Myself at 40! with Talitha Cummins 53:48

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🎙️Episode 3: F*ck, Reinventing Myself at 40: From Newsroom to Jewellery Empire with Talitha Cummins 🔥 In this episode of F*ck, I’m Nearly 50, I sit down with Talitha Cummins—former Channel 7 news presenter turned entrepreneur and jewellery industry disruptor 💎✨. Talitha’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and backing yourself when the world …

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#175 James Weir 44:35

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James Weir is a national treasure. One of the country’s finest comedic writers his newspaper columns have been delighting fans, and setting readership records, for over a decade. His sharp observation and irreverent humour is ever present in his other roles , including that as a high profile radio host and successful novelist. Hear each song chosen…

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Understanding the K Pop Phenomenon 20:36

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It would have taken a particularly gifted Nostradamus in the 1990s to predict both the demise of the traditional western rock band and the rise and rise of their South Korean replacements. yet that's what happened? But how did it happen? Join me as we take a medium-sized dive into what K Pop is all about and how come it's been such a runaway succes…

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F*ck, I'm nearly 50! with Dom Hind 19:13

6M ago19:13

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🎙️ INTRODUCTION: How the Hell Did We Get Here? (And What’s Next?) 🤔🎙️ ------------------------- Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, 🤨 Wow, how did I get here—and what’s next? Yeah, me too. Welcome to the very first episode of Fck, I’m Nearly 50*—the no-BS podcast about midlife, reinvention, and figuring things out as we go. I’m Dom Hind…

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F*ck, I’m Just Getting Started! with Shannah Kennedy 1:01:54

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🎙️ Episode 2: F*ck, I’m Just Getting Started! with Shannah Kennedy We often think of midlife as a time to slow down, but what if it’s actually the perfect moment to reinvent ourselves? In this episode, I sit down with Shannah Kennedy, a master coach and best-selling author known for her expertise in life planning and wellness. Shannah has transform…

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F*ck, Success Isn’t What I Thought! with Justine Armour 1:08:21

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🎙️Episode 1: Fuck, Success Isn’t What I Thought! with Justine Armour We spend years chasing success, but what happens when we stop and ask—was this ever the goal? In this episode, I sit down with my great friend Justine Armour, one of the most respected creatives in the advertising world, to talk about success, stress, and what actually matters. Ju…

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#174 Jacinta Tynan 47:15

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Jacinta Tynan has spent over 30 years in the media industry in her varied roles as a TV presenter, journalist, reporter and columnist. Also a successful multi book author Jacinta has recently launched both a coaching business and the world’s #1 Spiritual Book Club. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/pl…

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#173 Top Ten: Song Choices 39:11

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I always politely decline when people ask me what my Five choices would be if I were the guest, not the host, of the show. However when asked by Vinyl Maelstrom to nominate my top ten of other people’s 5ML song choices I couldn’t resist… Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdk…

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What is this obsession with ranking records? 19:20

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The best and worst double albums ever. The 50 greatest cover versions of all time. The 100 greatest British albums of all time. The greatest indie anthems ever. The 100 greatest albums you've never heard. The 50 darkest albums of all time. The 101 albums to hear before you die. Why must we always rank rank rank these records? Let's have a medium-si…

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#172 Paul Sinton-Hewitt 51:04

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Paul Sinton-Hewitt’s parkrun is truly a global phenomenon. From humble beginnings in 2004 it has grown to be one of the world’s biggest - and most important - sporting events; with millions taking part every week. In this episode meet the man behind the movement that’s making the world healthier and happier one run at a time. Hear each song chosen …

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Why did everyone watch Top of the Pops? 20:11

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The terminally uncool "pop" programme from the terminally uncool state TV station, BBC1. A recipe for failure, surely. And yet, everyone watched Top of the Pops. Why was that? Take a trip back in time to the culturally hegemonic imperial phase of the programme; to a time when it was great act of subversion to play air guitar as you mimed to your hi…

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#171 Pip Courtney 46:18

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Pip Courtney is an Australian icon. Her work on ABC’s Landline TV programme for over 30 years has made her a national treasure - her compelling and empathetic weekly storytelling of agricultural issues being enjoyed by city dwellers and country folk alike. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60…

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From the Vault: #64 Jacqui Lambie 27:27

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For Jacqui Lambie - Senator for Tasmania - no topic was off limits when she took The Five Of My Life challenge. Nominated by Jan Fran, Jacqui tells Nigel about her suicide attempt, regrets over her education, bonk-buster novels, overcoming the odds and more, all in her trademark forthright style. Check out the 'Five of My Life playlist' on Spotify …

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"Disco Sucks!" Could a "Disco Demolition Night" now happen again? 18:55

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In July 1979 Steve Dahl organised a Disco Demolition Night at a baseball game in Comiskey Park, Chicago. Infuriated by disco music and its chart dominance it was the latest in a growing nationwide "Disco Sucks!" campaign. That night ended in a riot. But some have argued it also ended disco as a genre. But now, is the distrust between a liberal elit…

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From the Vault: #74 Naomi Mourra 39:05

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Leaving the Jehovah Witness church is always difficult, but even more so when you're a Lebanese Lesbian. Stand-up Naomi Mourra has taken her challenging life experiences and turned them into comedy, as revealed in her thoughtful Five Of My Life Choices. Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram Contact Nigel here.…

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From the Vault: #4 Osher Günsberg 37:31

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Host Nigel Marsh speaks to Osher Günsberg, one of Australia’s most recognisable and loved media personalities. Currently on our screens as the host of The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise , Osher has recently written a heartfelt and revealing memoir ,‘Back after the break’ ,that shows a very different side to the one on television as does this con…

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Do Lyrics Matter? 21:41

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Sure, we've all got a favourite carol or maybe anthem and words matter with them. Hard to imagine a hymn with la-la-las instead of lyrics halfway through. But you know how people say "I never forget a face, but I'm no good with names." It seems to be a badge of honour for some people to say they can't be bothered with lyrics, almost as if it shows …

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From the Vault: #93 Holly Wainwright 46:46

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Holly Wainwright has had a long career as a journalist and editor, most recently as head of Content at Mamamia - Australia's only women's media company. Author of four best-selling books and host of two of the country's most successful podcasts, Holly's honest, relatable and wise commentary has earned her an army of followers. Follow The Five of My…

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From the Vault: #18 Dr. Charlie Teo 35:31

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The globally renowned neurosurgeon is named as one of Australia’s most trusted people for taking on the cases others class as hopeless and synonymous for speaking his mind. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@…

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From the Vault: #107 Amanda Keller 45:47

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Amanda Keller is one of Australia's most successful and most loved media personalities. Whether it be hosting the nation's most listened to radio show or presenting a number of top rated TV programs, Amanda has been at the head of the field for over 30 years. Also a respected author, actress and journalist - this episode beautifully demonstrates he…

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From the Vault: #26 Matt Okine 45:38

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Crab fishing with his dad in QLD and a cheating girlfriend. Host Nigel Marsh unlocks the funny stories behind Matt Okine's success in comedy, writing, TV and breakfast radio for Triple J. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Fiv…

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#170 Anita Jacoby 48:30

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Anita Jacoby is a legend in the media industry having enjoyed pivotal roles at every major network. Over her career she has produced a number of iconic shows including 60 Minutes, The Gruen Transfer and Enough Rope with Andrew Denton. As well as orchestrating hundreds of interviews with everyone from Sir David Attenborough to Kevin Costner to Helen…

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#169 Sir John Hegarty 40:16

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Knighted for his lifelong service to creative industries Sir John Hegarty has been central to the global advertising scene for over six decades. His passion for the business and belief in Turning Intelligence Into Magic has resulted in work that has influenced millions of consumers around the world - and inspired generations of creative people. htt…

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From The Vault: #11 Richard Glover 39:57

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From The Vault: To honour Richard Glover as he hands over the reins to ABC’s Sydney Drive program we are reissuing Episode 11 - his wonderfully entertaining response to the Five Of My Life challenge. Richard has been an intrinsic part of Sydney life for 25 years - a once in generation broadcaster who leaves big shoes to fill. Hear each song chosen …

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Nigel Marsh with Musical Highlights from the 5 Of My Life podcast 35:13

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Nigel Marsh has been hosting the 5 Of My Life podcast for many years now and in that time has interviewed all the great and the good, from prime ministers to rock stars, comedians to novelists, community workers to poets. https://open.spotify.com/show/0SwVzJ5JWezUpuJoKUA1OU?si=af32aa090fd64575 One element of his show is guests picking out a track o…

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#168 David Gonski 44:23

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David Gonski has been called ’The Chairman Of Everything’ - Coca-Cola, Hoyts, Film Australia, NIDA, The Australian Stock Exchange, The Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Grammar, Investec, Morgan Stanley, the Future Fund, University of New South Wales, ANZ bank, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales are just some of the organisations to have benefitte…

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Does music work in political campaigns? 20:29

10M ago20:29

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La jour de gloire est arrivée. Things can only get better. It's time. Born in the USA. Keep on rockin' in the free world. Can music change anything when it is used in political campaigns? Come with us now as we travel through various countries and multiple songs and anthems which have been devised to sway the voter. Some have been written especiall…

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#167 Paige Kennedy 53:29

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Paige Kennedy is an alternative pop artist who’s breakthrough single ‘Lingerie Model’ saw their online following explode and garnered rave reviews for their entire magnificent body of work. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The F…

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Where have all the bands gone? 18:49

10M ago18:49

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A few weeks ago Richard Osman on the Rest Is Entertainment podcast pointed out that only 3 bands had had #1s this decade. This was in contrast to the end of the previous century when bands dominated the charts. Why is this? Have all bands disappeared? (Spoiler alert: no.). Why have pop bands fallen off a cliff? On this episode we investigate this n…

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#166 Joe Hildebrand 56:41

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Joe Hildebrand is one of Australia’s best known journalists and media presenters. Creator and host of the News Show ’The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand’ he is also the author of a memoir entitled ‘An Average Joe: My horribly Abnormal life Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvd…