The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

Broadcaster Kyle Sandilands is a star. Love him or loathe him he is one of the most powerful figures in Australian media.  He’s a self made multi millionaire, and someone who has never been afraid to voice his opinions on and off air.  In this episode, Kyle and Jess dig deep on why becoming a dad has given him permission to be vulnerable and expose his softer side, often ‘crying at the drop of a hat’. Kyle’s on a better road now, letting go of his bad boy pastimes and the harshness he often used as a front. He tells Jess its all because he now has something more important than himself to care about, his beautiful baby Otto. Kyle also opens up about the dad he wants to be, and why he’ll never go to therapy, choosing to suppress the trauma of his childhood, and masking his pain with humour. You might also be surprised to learn that there’s a shy side to Kyle, having never been the instigator when it comes to women, wait 'til you hear his love story with fiance Tegan. Content Warning: This episode includes some colourful language and drug references.   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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around relationships, and the key to making them work. Its something I’ve been reflecting on as my husband Petee and I recently celebrated our 19 year anniversary. So in this episode I’m going to share with you what has worked for us, the secrets to our good marriage, and why after all these years together we are still going strong. Bring on the next 19! 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, writer and director Francis O'Connor has been on our screen, stage and television for over 30 years. Many of us discovered her in the cool 90’s movie 'Love and other Catastrophes'. Since then, she's worked with Stephen Spielberg, had Golden Globe nominations and made an International name for herself. In this episode Jess and Frances dig deep on what it's been like to work on the other side of the camera, why as women we often second guess ourselves, and the reason she dialled up her Aussie accent on set of her first directing role. Jess also gives us a special glimpse into Frances life off screen, inspiring us all to be braver, and you’ll love the way she combats man spreaders on the London Tube Emily, the portrait of Emily Bronte is in cinemas now, Jess loved it and thinks you will too! Find your nearest screening 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG QUESTION this week is around tuning in to our inner voice, and why it often requires stepping back from our daily grind to access it. Our daily routines don't always leave a lot of time to reflect and think about where we’re at in our life, what we want to change, what is it that is going to make us happy?  So in this episode I’m going to share with you the major decision I made when I was on holiday and able to tune into my inner voice, which was telling me I wasn't happy 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian Australian actor and dancer, Pallavi Sharda is an international film star, first making a mark in Bollywood and now in Hollywood. She's starring in Wedding Season on Netflix, where she's the first South Asian woman to lead a mainstream studio romcom film. In this episode Pallavi and Jess discuss her passion for making space for actors of color, growing up as a migrant child in Australia, and the past trauma of being quietened. Pallavi is passionate about building empathy and breaking down bridges, and she also happens to be Jess’s husbands hall pass. 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Big question this week is around Reality TV, and just how much of it is actually real. In this episode I'm going to do a deep dive on this and share my experience with reality television over the years. I’ll reveal to you which shows I’ve been offered and said no to, and the ones I’ve said yes to and why.  Plus I’m joined by special guest Hugh Sheridan where we share what happened behind the scenes on a Reality TV show we worked on together where everything was not as it seemed. 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I wanted to share one of my favourite conversations that I've had this year, and this time I wasn't asking the questions, I was the guest on Turia Pitts Podcast Turia Pitt is Hard Work. Turia is at the top of my list of people I think are the ants pants. So I couldn't wait to sit down and be on the other side of the microphone and chat with her. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I loved having it! 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is: Is it better being an older cover girl? It's something I’ve been reflecting on as I am very excited to be on the cover of the Australian Women's Weekly Christmas Edition. So in this episode I’m going to share with you what came up for me as a 52 year old women being on the cover, how it makes me feel when I look back on my younger modelling years, and when I've been most comfortable in my own skin. 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Szeps is an award-winning podcast host, presenter, and content creator, he’s also a husband, father to twins, and fabulously gay.  Sean’s hilarious Instagram videos about his love-hate relationship with parenting often go viral garnering millions of views.   In this episode Sean reveals what it was to grow up without seeing himself represented and and how it fuels him to make the world a better place for the next generation of Queer kids. He shares the challenges he’s faced in Australia being a gay dad, and how stepping into parenthood has been a huge gift and opportunity to relieve some of the anxiety he’s lived with since the age of 10. Sean wants us to each create a ‘village’ and find the people who we can be honest with to make our our lives easier and more fulfilling. If you're like us and cant get enough of Sean, catch his podcast 'Come Out Wherever You Are'  here and connect with him on Instagram here  If this episode raises any emotional distress for you, please talk to someone, or call Lifeline for 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services on 13 11 14 Or call QLife on 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm or visit their website for a free webchat 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around school reunions, and why they can bring up all sorts of emotions for us. It's something I experienced recently and want to talk through with you, because school can be a fraught time for some of us trying to make sense of who we are and we might not want to revisit those teenage years at a reunion. When you are around a group of people from a certain formative time in your life you can fall back into those ways of behaving and seeing yourself and it can be triggering and bring up all sorts of emotions. So in this episode I’m going to share with you the emotions that came up for me at my 35 year reunion, and why I was happy I made the decision to go. 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: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.