Take 5
By Double J
The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.
Latest episode
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New Order's Bernard Sumner still uses the Blue Monday synth—"It's unbeatable"
One of the most influential bands of our time are coming back to Australia. To celebrate New Order’s return, I’m dusting off a cracking Take 5 from 2020 with the one and only Bernard Sumner. The frontman joined me to share the songs that made him… -
Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne shares his life-affirming songs
What do you say about Wayne Coyne? The legendary frontman of Flaming Lips has been bringing us joy for more than four decades. Their live shows are the stuff of legend; wild visuals, confetti, balloons, furry animal costumes and giant plastic balls… -
Best Bits: Hilltop Hoods—"It was the best day of my life"
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Aussie hip-hop royalty Hilltop Hoods had me in stitches when they came in to Take 5 in 2022. Like many of you, I’ve grown up with the Hoods, and had plenty of fun at festivals and shows with them too. It was… -
Best Bits: How Angel Olsen gets the most out of life
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Angel Olsen did a stunning Take 5 in early 2023. It came after a period of massive upheaval for Angel—the death of her parents, coming out as queer, and all the joy and grief that circled around it. She came… -
Best Bits: The song that converted Fatboy Slim to disco music
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Fatboy Slim was in Australia in January 2020, right before the world locked down. He came in to Take 5, and took us all on a thrilling journey through his crate digging collection and remarkable history. Do… -
Best Bits: Caroline Polachek on Pink Floyd
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Caroline Polachek had a huge 2023, and at the end of it she joined Zan Rowe to Take 5. The energy of her most recent album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You had been replicated with a volcano at her live sho… -
Best Bits: Adam Hills' accidental text to Elbow's Guy Garvey
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Comedian and much loved TV host Adam Hills got a huge reaction when he joined Zan Rowe to Take 5 with his Hall of Fame songs. There were laughs, tears, and plenty of wild stories. Elbow - 'One Day Like Thi… -
Best Bits: which song makes Emily Wurramara feel grown up?
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Emily Wurramara had a remarkable year in 2024. She won an ARIA, was nominated for Double J Artist of the Year, and she toured all over the country. Emily joined Zan Rowe to Take 5 on the same day her secon… -
Best Bits: Fontaines D.C. on Sinéad O'Connor—"She was right"
Fontaines D.C. are in a real purple patch. Over the last few years, they’ve become one of the most compelling bands around, and their latest album Romance topped our list at Double J of the 50 Best Albums of 2024. Back in 2023, lead singer Grian joi… -
Best of 2024
2024 was a massive year for Take 5. We reached all over the world to chat with extraordinary people about the music that's shaped their lives. Some of the best moments from Take 5 in 2024 include (but are not limited to!): Beth Ditto's triumphant…