Five of My Life

Five of My Life

By Nigel MarshSociety & Culture
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Five of My Life episodes

  • #57 Dare Jennings

    To create one iconic brand is impressive, to create three - remarkable. MAMBO, Phantom Records, Deus Ex Machina - the realm of genius. Welcome to the world of Aussie legend Dare Jennings.

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    35 min
  • #56 Carl Honore

    Journalist, and a pioneer against the damaging pace of modern life, Carl advocates for the slowing down of life in his book 'In Praise of Slow', he's all about a more relaxed technique of raising children as well as a more joyous approach to ageing.

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    33 min
  • #55 David Handley

    Sculpture By The Sea is the world’s premier outdoor sculpture exhibition - and an annual favourite of millions. Founder David Handley explains what inspires and motivates him.

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    32 min
  • #54 Julia Zemiro

    “We can’t get everything we want” says the wonderful Julia Zemiro, in this warm and revealing conversation covering drinking, midlife crisis, trust and regrets.

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    46 min
  • #53 Dr. Norman Swan

    Norman Swan is regularly referred to as Australia’s most trusted doctor. In this intimate chat he opens up about his fear of dying, the upsides and downsides of working for the ABC, being Jewish and the importance of being your own boss.

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    44 min
  • #52 Deborah Frances-White

    “You can’t learn anything without failing”. From growing up a Jehovah’s Witness to creating the world’s most successful feminist podcast, Deborah’s 5 reveal stories that are ever bit as wise as they are engaging.

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    57 min
  • #51 Hugh MacKay

    The ‘David Attenborough of Australian society’ - Hugh has studied Australians for over 60 years. Here he talks about his lifelong regrets, our common humanity - and his belief that we should never ask ‘why?’ in our relationship.

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    59 min
  • #50 Tony Wilson

    Heartbreaking tragedy, cerebral palsy, deep family secrets, the world’s greatest speeches and the nature of fame : celebrated author and media personality Tony Wilson covers them all whilst discussing his 5

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    52 min
  • #49 Silvia Colloca

    In discussing her 5 Silvia Colloca - opera singer, actress and celebrity chef - reveals amongst other things her love of heavy metal, Nonna’s Polenta and female friendship. As well as her sadness over family tragedy

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    40 min
  • #48 Jo Stanley

    Losing a parent at a very early age, anxiety, mindfulness and finding the courage to avoid sleep walking through life: entertainer and no 1 radio host Jo Stanley reveals her 5.

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    44 min

About Five of My Life

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In the Five Of My Life challenge, author Nigel Marsh chats to people from all walks of life, about the 5 choices - a Film, Book, Song, Place and Possession - that enable them to tell the stories of their lives.