The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

Sarah Harris is one of Australia's best known journalists and TV presenters. With her special mix of sass and smarts, the mother-of-two has made her mark on Australian screens as a reporter, presenter, and more recently as co-host of The Project, bringing over 20 years of journalism to the desk. Jess and Sarah also happen to be great mates, and in this episode you’ll hear why. Sarah opens up about the wild media scandal she was caught up in weeks into her once in a lifetime gig, how having a chip on her shoulder has been a good thing, and why she feels like she’s failing despite what it looks like from the outside. We also hear about Sarah’s life as a mum, co-parenting children after divorce, and she sets the record straight on recent dating rumors. There is so much to love about Sarah, which you’ll discover in this revealing conversation between good friends.   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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around why we still objectify women, regardless of our age. It's something I’ve been thinking about since Martha Stewarts recent Sports Illustrated cover, and want to talk through with you, because giving an appearance related compliment can often be our default when we talk with other women.  But are we tired of this message that our value and sense of self worth is purely in what we present on the outside? Is outside validation about our appearance what we want to be our yardstick as women for getting older? Is time we stopped objectifying one another? Let's chat it through in this episode! 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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Murray’s music has been the soundtrack for many of the big moments in our lives. The singer, songwriter and guitarist is one of only a few of our artists with over a million album sales, and is often described as the quiet achiever of Australian music. In this episode Jess digs deep to find out more about the man behind the guitar who was once told he was ‘too old’ for a career in music. Pete explains why he thought his biggest album was destined to fail, and why a text message from Powdefinger turned that all around. Pete also opens up about the heartbreaking moment he lost his dad and how the depression that followed has impacted his life as a dad now. Pete has released a 'Best Of' collection of his most popular singles and is hitting the road to celebrate, details here  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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Ceberano is one of our most celebrated voices. She’s a singer, songwriter, performer, artist, and a self described ‘potent, vivid, Latin girl’ As teens we admired her exuberance and energy on stage, but as Kate reveals in this episode off stage she felt shy, uncool and very self conscious, she simply wanted to be liked. Jess and Kate dig deep on where she draws this pure primal passion from when performing, how Covid meant discovering different life skills within herself, and the deeper role that music plays in all of our lives. Kate opens up about her spirituality and the importance of being both kind and hopeful. Kate has just released her exquisite 30th album called My Life is a Symphony which is available here  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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around Mothers Day, and why it isn't a Hallmark card for many of us. Mothers day can bring up all sorts of difficult, conflicting, hurtful memories and in this episode I want to talk about why its okay to not buy into the commercial messaging that surrounds it. Mothers Day can increase your sense of isolation, aloneness, and grief, feelings that I want to talk about with you. So pop the kettle on, or your joggers and join me for a walk as we work our way through this BIG conversation surrounding Mothers Day. 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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Designer Camilla Franks is a force of nature. She has a global fashion business with her designs worn by everyone from Robbie Williams, Oprah, Beyonce, and J Lo, through to Jennifer Coolidge in White Lotus.  In this episode Jess and Camilla dig deep on how she was able to shift terror and fear into a sense of power when diagnosed with breast cancer. While cancer was the catalyst for Camilla’s journey of self discovery, she continues to tap into these learnings around the power of the mind and the practice of self love when things get hard.   Hear Camilla describe the moment she looked in the mirror after losing her locks, and the sense of empowerment and strength that came from it. Camilla believes we need to get uncomfortable to get comfortable, and wait until you hear about her zoom call with Robbie Williams that takes this to a whole next level!  Explore Camilla’s incredible designs here Both Camilla and Jess support the National Breast Cancer foundation. To find out more about their vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer visit here  he 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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around internet trolls and why their comments still hurt. I’ve received unsolicited commentary about my body for years, and I’ve had enough, it needs to stop.  We know it's easy to say unkind things when you’re anonymous, but isn't it time we all considered the wider consequences of these inciteful words? While I'm hurt by recent words, I’m not broken and in this episode I’ve got some big questions for all the bullies out there hiding behind their keyboards.  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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Matt Agnew is best known for his role on the Bachelor, but he's so much more. Matt is an astrophysicist and he's passionate about educating people about the beauty and magic of science. What you're about to hear is one of the most intimate conversations Jess has had on the podcast. For the first time, Matt opens up about his long battle with mental illness, and how disruptive it's been to his life and career.  In this episode Matt reveals his constant battle with his own mind which he describes as exhausting and ‘an enemy that never tires’. He also shares a personal message for anyone at a low point or battling mental illness including the importance of having uncomfortable conversations with our inner circle of support. For Bachelor fans, Matt also opens up about the regret he felt after the show, and how he feels about Abbie Chatfield and her success now. Content Warning: This conversation touches on suicide and self harm. If it raises any emotional distress for you, please reach out to someone, or call Lifeline for 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services on 13 11 14 You can reach out to Matt here, and check out his book called Dr. Matt's Guide to Life in Space here 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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris Marsh Digital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting his career as a stand up comedian, Rove McManus went on to create one of the most successful talk shows in Australian TV history ‘Rove Live’. He’s been a permanent fixture on our entertainment landscape winning logies, hosting radio, creating The Project, and touring his standby up shows.   But how much do we know about the man behind this incredible body of work? Jess sat down with Rove to find out how he navigates life in the spotlight, you might be surprised to learn that behind his confidence is discomfort and awkwardness when it comes to his public persona. While his wife Tasma describes him as ‘annoyingly half glass full’, Jess and Rove also talk about the sadder times, and how he dealt with them when the world wanted to pry. If you’d like to catch Rove on stage for his Awesome Sauce Tour, You can grab your tickets here 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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris MarshDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around social media filters; Are they harmful or helpful to our self confidence? Are they making us feel inadequate by seeing an airbrushed version of ourselves instead of how we look in real life? And could this be having an impact younger people becoming more obsessed with their appearance? A new trend called the teenage filter is taking this to a new level where users can turn into a younger version of themselves which is causing everything from tears right through to cosmetic procedures. So in this episode I’m going to share with you what happened when I tried them out,  and why I think we need to have more conversations around this growing trend. 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. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris MarshDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.