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The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

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Australian Journalist and TV Presenter Jess Rowe jumps past the small talk, to show you a different side of her famous guests in these heartfelt and honest conversations. x

  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Wednesday
  • Explicit

Episodes20

  • Wednesday · 34 min

    Super Stardom At Sixteen: So What's Next For Gabriella Cilmi?

    At only sixteen Gabriella Cilmi was experiencing incredible success; she had a hit single with 'Sweet About Me' and a number 1 album, and six ARIA award wins. But behind the scenes, she was struggling under the pressure of the music industry and her figuring out who she really was. Almost 2 decades later, she's releasing music again on her own terms, with her new album Pure Love coming out on the 9th of October. This is Gabriella Cilmi, in her own words. Preorder Gabriella's album Pure Love here: https://gabriellacilmimusic.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P-_YEs4Y1ng Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • July 22 · 38 min

    John Edward: How to Block Bad Energy and Find Hope

    John Edward is the most popular guest we've ever had on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, and for good reason. His ability to make people feel seen, heard, and connected to loved ones who have passed has earned him millions of fans. John joins Jess again to discuss the power of choosing hope over negativity, how you can protect your energy and why some people don't like what he does. John also answers some of your questions about life after death. See John live here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/john-edward-tickets/artist/803926 And watch him on EvolvePlus TV: https://evolveplustv.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/amM_9MPip2c Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • July 15 · 41 min

    Steph de Sousa Proves It's Never Too Late To Restart Your Life

    Steph de Sousa has millions of people who follow her for easy, no-fuss recipes. She shares her love of food with the world, but in this conversation with Jess, she opens up about so much more. From her mental health, to raising four kids and now being a grandmother, and her new cookbook No Stress Recipe Queen, this is a side of Steph you probably haven't heard before. You can find her new book, No Stress Recipe Queen: Take the Chaos Out of the Kitchen Every Night of the Week, here: https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460768730 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FIpk0Q1mgBs Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • July 8 · 40 min

    Leaving A Cult: Bek Condello’s Remarkable Story of Rebuilding Her Life

    For most of Bek Condello's life, she had everything decided for her, and controlled by someone else. Growing up in a closed-off doomsday Pentecostal church, she experienced abuse and coercive control until she found the courage to upend her life and leave, cutting her off from everyone and everything she knew. Her story of bravery and resilience will floor you, and today Bek is living her best life, and has authored her first book, Can You Handle A Girl Like Me. Bek's story is a reminder that it's never too late to start the life you want. You can buy Bek's book Can You Handle A Girl Like Me via Penguin: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/can-you-handle-a-girl-like-me-9781761357886 This episode touches on themes of suicide and abuse. If you need help, Lifeline is always there on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lYa_F4L9Uhw Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • July 1 · 47 min

    Kris Fade On Anxiety, Reality TV and Life In Dubai

    Kris Fade has lived a fascinating life; his radio show attracts millions of listeners, he has lived in Dubai for the last 19 years, and he's a reality TV star and a business owner. Despite all this, he is remarkably down-to-earth, and honest about his struggles with identity, depression and anxiety. He joins Jess Rowe to speak about a side of his life you might not see on social media or his radio show. Kris also has a podcast One on One with Kris Fade. And his protein bar business Fade Fit will land in Australia in October. Follow Kris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisfade/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrisFadeOfficial/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@krisfade Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gmb351wxfU4 Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 24 · 41 min

    Jefferson Fisher Is The Calm Voice We All Need Right Now

    Improving our communication is so much easier said than done, but it can honestly change your life. Enter: communication expert and lawyer Jefferson Fisher. He has helped his millions of social media followers have better conversations, argue less, and get more out of your interactions with others. He joins Jess on the podcast to give practical advice about how to have hard discussions, setting boundaries, and dealing with rude people. This episode is bound to leave you feeling a lot calmer, and ready to have those hard conversations. You can see Jefferson live in Australia and NZ, information here: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/events You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j1WLRHEtPwI Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 17 · 39 min

    Daniel MacPherson On Masculinity, Fatherhood, and the Role Of A Lifetime

    Daniel MacPherson has been gracing Australian TV screens for almost 30 years, on iconic shows like Neighbours, The Bill, and Dancing With The Stars. But now he's stepping into his toughest role yet, in the film Beast alongside Russell Crowe. Daniel joined Jess to reflect on the physical and mental lengths he had to go to for this role, why acting is the main focus in his career now, and how fatherhood has changed everything for him. You can stream Beast on Stan now: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/beast-2026 You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HK92h2Wp5tk Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 10 · 46 min

    Paul de Gelder On Life After A Shark Attack

    Paul de Gelder has experienced what most of us would consider a living nightmare. While working as an elite Navy clearance diver, Paul was attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbour. Paul lost his hand and leg and almost lost his life in the attack. This is a story of resilience and facing your fears. Paul has gone on to inspiring heights through his motivational speaking, advocacy, international tv career and now as the host of Shark! on Channel 9. He joins Jess to speak about what that day of the attack was like, what his life looks like now, and why he doesn't consider himself 'brave'. Watch Shark! on Channel 9 and 9Now: https://www.9now.com.au/shark This episode touches on themes of suicide. If you need help, Lifeline is always there on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mgg5hQT6l-s Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 3 · 42 min

    Debra Lawrance Isn't Slowing Down Any Time Soon

    Debra Lawrance is Australian TV and stage royalty, from her iconic role as Pippa on Home and Away to her current role as Clairee in the stage production of Steel Magnolias. But this conversation is about so much more than her brilliant career; it's about how she sees and moves through the world. From her start at NIDA with Mel Gibson to marrying her on-screen husband in real life, nothing about Debra's life has been ordinary. She has so much wisdom to offer, and she's not slowing down any time soon. You can find more information and get tickets to see Debra Lawrance in Steel Magnolia here: https://www.steelmagnoliasplay.com/ Follow Jo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jofrost/And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jofrost You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9EnZTXXAHtU Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 27 · 33 min

    Jo Frost: Supernanny On Social Media, The Manosphere and Raising Teenagers

    Jo Frost, also known as Supernanny, has built a career helping parents raise children for over 20 years. These days, however, parenting looks very different from the early 2000s. With social media and the internet connecting teenagers, and things like 'The Manosphere' rising in popularity, it can be difficult to know how best to look after our kids. Jo's no-nonsense thoughts on raising children in the internet age are fascinating. Follow Jo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jofrost/And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jofrost You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xb8fhFi4zS0 Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 20 · 43 min

    Kathy Lette is Having the Best Sex of Her Life

    Kathy Lette has never been one to shy away from saying what she really thinks. The best-selling author has a new book, The Sisterhood Rules, and joins Jess to chat about what the sisterhood means to her, and well as sex, motherhood, feminism, being friends with literal royalty, and everything in between. You can find Kathy's new book here: https://www.kathylette.com/books/the-sisterhood-rules/ You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11_fAyDgKDs Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 13 · 47 min

    Stephanie Browitt: Life After The White Island Eruption

    Stephanie Browitt has been through more than anyone ever should, and she's only 23. Alongside her mum Marie, she lost her father Paul and sister Krystal after the White Island volcano erupted in New Zealand in 2019, as well as suffering burns to 70% of her body. She navigated unimaginable loss while going through a gruelling recovery, all the while with Marie by her side. Despite this, her resilience is astounding, and her positivity and love for her family shines through. This is a conversation you're unlikely to forget any time soon. And you can find out more about Stephanie’s experience in the memoir she wrote with her mother, it’s called ‘Out of that Ashes’ and you can find it here: https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460719312_out-of-the-ashes You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11_fAyDgKDs Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 6 · 44 min

    A Side Of Donna Hay You’ve Never Seen Before

    Everyone knows the name Donna Hay; if you don't already own one of her cookbooks, you might have seen her on your TV or in one of your favourite magazines over the last 25 years. Her new show Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations on Disney+ is all about good food and style, but she joins us on the show today to go deeper, on how she got her start, her experience as a mother, and why even she doesn't know what's next for her. You can watch Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations on Disney+ here: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-au/browse/entity-379d9405-7c5a-4349-8aa9-2a8e1eb43820?distributionPartner=google And now you can watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesqtyngSCqxLvqN8nj1uTQ/ Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • April 29 · 37 min

    Suzi Quatro: On Fame, Freedom and Staying Sexy at 75

    Suzi Quatro is the definition of a rock star; the 75 year old has just released her eighteenth album Freedom and shows no sign of slowing down. She joins Jess for an in-depth chat about everything from keeping her ego in check, her obsession with Elvis Presley and exactly how she continues to feel sexy (and how you can too). Suzi's new album Freedom is out now, and you can find it here: https://suziquatro.lnk.to/freedomCN And listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7fhvmnMzvULly88btQdDlE?si=7x0xEZgkSIqwjw86ExoyMg And now you can watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesqtyngSCqxLvqN8nj1uTQ/ Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • April 22 · 48 min

    Our First Female Governor-General: Dame Quentin Bryce, and her Biographer Juliet Rieden

    Dame Quentin Bryce has lived a life of firsts; she was our first female Governor-General, the first women accepted to the Queensland Bar, and the first woman to be appointed to the faculty at T. C. Beirne School of Law at the University of Queensland, to name a few. And we're lucky enough to have this trailblazer as a guest on her first ever podcast! Together with her biographer Juliet Rieden, author of 'Quentin Bryce', she joins Jess to talk about her remarkable life; from meeting the Queen, the importance of beauty, laughter and and female friendship, and what ageing means to her. You can find the book 'Quentin Bryce' here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/quentin-bryce-the-authorised-biography-9781761341908 And now you can watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesqtyngSCqxLvqN8nj1uTQ/ Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • April 15 · 53 min

    Sky and Amanda Roberts: Virginia Giuffre's family on Epstein, Andrew, and her incredible legacy

    Virginia Giuffre was a survivor, activist, mother, and treasured family member to her brother Sky, and sister-in-law Amanda. One year ago, after years of tireless campaigning and activism for fellow survivors of sexual abuse, she died by suicide. Since her death, Sky and Amanda have continued her important work through SOAR, her non profit, and they join Jess to speak about their experience losing Virginia, their thoughts on Jeffrey Epstein's death and former Prince Andrew's arrest, and most importantly, what their wonderful sister was like. To support Sky and Amanda's important work, you can find their Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-virginia-giuffres If this conversation has raised anything for you, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or call 1800 RESPECT, a domestic, family and sexual violence counselling service. The alleged experiences and allegations being discussed in this interview are the personal accounts, opinions and recollections of my guests, based on their own understanding of events. They are not established facts about any individual. In particular, references to Virginia Giuffre, her marriage, and her husband Robert involve highly sensitive and disputed matters. In 2015 Robert Giuffre was charged with domestic violence offences and pleaded guilty in Colorado. He has also been charged with firearm and driving offences in Western Australia. There are other allegations made in this conversation that Robert Giuffre has not been charged with, nor found guilty of, any offence relating to the allegations of abuse being described here. Any mention of such allegations should be understood as unproven claims, not findings of a court. And now you can watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesqtyngSCqxLvqN8nj1uTQ/ Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • February 3 · 36 min

    Author, Esther Freud - Big Talk Book Club

    Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club! This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us. This conversation is with British writer Esther Freud. Esther has written 10 novels… her first book- Hideous Kinky- was based on her own life- and was later turned into a film starring Kate Winslet. Esther is part of a famous family- her sister is the fashion designer Bella Freud… her father was the painter Lucien Freud and her great grandfather was Sigmund Freud. In this episode we talk about her latest novel My Sister and Other Lovers. And the line authors walk between fact and fiction. And if you love this conversation with Esther I think you’ll enjoy my chat with Mahalia Barnes. LINKS: Holly’s new book ’MY SISTER AND OTHER LOVERS' is available now wherever you get your books If you loved this chat with ESTHER we think you'll love Jess's conversation with musician Mahalia Barnes here If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Click this link to save up to 20% on Explore’s most popular small group adventures: https://www.exploreworldwide.com.au/ CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Esther Freud Audio Producer: Nat Marshall Production Company: Crap Housewife Media & Collaboration Enquiries: Watercooler Talent The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • January 27 · 35 min

    Author, Natasha Lester - Big Talk Book Club

    Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club! This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us. The ones that spark big feelings, juicy questions, and honest reflections. In this episode is New York Times best seller Natasha Lester. Natasha writes historical fiction, telling stories of women who have previously remained untold. The focus of our conversation is Natasha’s remarkable novel The Mademoiselle Alliance. It’s the story of Marie Madeline Fourcade, the only woman to lead a French Resistance network in the Second World War. And if you enjoyed this conversation, you’ll love my conversation with journalist Cheng Lei. LINKS: Natasha’s new book ’THE MADEMOISELLE ALLIANCE' is available now wherever you get your books If you enjoyed this chat with Natasha we think you'll love Jess's conversation with journalist Cheng Lei here If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Click this link to save up to 20% on Explore’s most popular small group adventures: https://www.exploreworldwide.com.au/ CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Natasha Lester Audio Producer: Nat Marshall Production Company: Crap Housewife Media & Collaboration Enquiries: Watercooler Talent The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • January 20 · 48 min

    Author, Holly Ringland - Big Talk Book Club

    Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club! This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us. The ones that spark big feelings, juicy questions, and honest reflections. Our first author in the series is international best selling author Holly Ringland. In this conversation we talk about finding joy through creativity and how we need to give ourselves permission to create. These ideas are at the heart of Holly’s latest book, The House that Joy Built. It’s a memoir of sorts and also a unicorn toolkit to help you face your fear and spark your imagination again. I know it’s helped me and I think this conversation will nourish your soul too! Holly Ringland has also written the international best sellers, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding. And if you loved this conversation with Holly, I think you’ll love my chat with actor Jacqueline McKenzie. LINKS: Holly’s new book ’THE HOUSE THAT JOY BUILT' is available now wherever you get your books If you loved this chat with Melissa we think you'll love Jess's conversation with actor Jacqueline McKenzie. here If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Click this link to save up to 20% on Explore’s most popular small group adventures: https://www.exploreworldwide.com.au/ CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Holly Ringland Audio Producer: Nat Marshall Production Company: Crap Housewife Media & Collaboration Enquiries: Watercooler Talent The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Nov 25, 2025 · 38 min

    Samantha Harris 'I still didn't believe in myself'

    Samantha Harris is one of Australia’s most recognisable models and a proud advocate for Indigenous representation in fashion. From gracing the cover of Vogue as the first Aboriginal model to writing her inspiring memoir Role Model, Samantha’s story is one of courage, grace, and determination. Her career has redefined beauty standards while celebrating cultural identity and resilience, making her a true trailblazer in the industry. In this heartfelt conversation with Jess, Samantha reflects on her journey from a shy country girl with big dreams to becoming a confident force on the catwalk and soon-to-be mother. She opens up about the powerful influence of her late mother, the lessons learned from early challenges, and the importance of staying grounded in her Aboriginal heritage. Together explore how family, identity, and inner strength have shaped her success, and how Samantha hopes to inspire the next generation to walk proudly in their own footsteps. Know someone who'd enjoy this episode? Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: Samantha's memoir 'ROLE MODEL' is available now wherever you get your books If you loved this chat with Melissa we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Elle Macpherson here If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Samantha Harris Executive Producer: Nic McClure Audio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.