Five of My Life

By Nigel Marsh

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 th... more

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February 24, 2025 #173 Top Ten: Song Choices
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/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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40min
February 17, 2025 #172 Paul Sinton-Hewitt
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 by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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52min
February 03, 2025 #171 Pip Courtney
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/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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47min
January 27, 2025 From the Vault: #64 Jacqui Lambie
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 and hear every guests chosen song: open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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28min
January 20, 2025 From the Vault: #74 Naomi Mourra
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.
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40min
January 13, 2025 From the Vault: #4 Osher Günsberg
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 conversation.
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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38min
January 06, 2025 From the Vault: #93 Holly Wainwright
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.
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47min
December 30, 2024 From the Vault: #18 Dr. Charlie Teo
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
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36min
December 23, 2024 From the Vault: #107 Amanda Keller
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 her natural talent and pure authenticity responding to the Five of My Life Challenge.
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46min
December 16, 2024 From the Vault: #26 Matt Okine
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:
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Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/
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46min

FAQs about Five of My Life:

How many episodes does Five of My Life have?

The podcast currently has 224 episodes available.