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Take 5

Zan Rowe

Booking Overview

This is a music interview show built around prominent guests sharing five personally meaningful songs and the memories, influences, and life stories attached to them. A PR agency could credibly pitch internationally recognized musicians, recording artists, cultural figures, and high-profile public leaders with distinctive musical influences and substantial personal or creative narratives; booking is very difficult given the established pattern of globally prominent guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 423

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 466.0k subscribers

Instagram: 69.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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Host

Zan Rowe - Australian broadcaster, music journalist, and presenter known for her work with ABC music platforms, including Double J.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Internationally or nationally prominent recording artists, influential musicians, major cultural figures, and high-profile public leaders with a compelling relationship to music and substantial personal or creative experiences to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
Major commercial success or enduring influence in music, International recognition and significant recording or performance careers, High-profile leadership, public service, or cultural contributions, Distinctive life stories connected to music, creativity, or social change

Recent Guest Discussions

Jacinda Ardern - Leadership, Empathy, Public Service, Personal History, And The Songs That Shaped Her Life.

David Byrne - Musical Curiosity, Songwriting, Artistic Collaboration, Performance, And Influences Across Funk, Brazilian Music, And Contemporary Composition.

Darren Hayes - Music As Healing, Childhood Adversity, Depression, Sexuality, Recovery, And The Songs Connected To His Personal Journey.

Shania Twain - Poverty And Childhood, Genre Crossover, Fame, Vocal Illness, Recovery, And The Artists Who Influenced Her.

Peter Garrett - Music And Social Change, Indigenous Australian Communities, Loss, Public Service, Political Activism, And Hope.

Recent Topics

Music, Popular Music, Music Careers, Songwriting, Music History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Take 5 with Vika & Linda

October 08, 2026

Vika and Linda Bull are national treasures.From their early days singing backing vocals with Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows to breaking out on their own with acclaimed records, they're part of the very fabric of Australian music, and they do it all in harmony. Their voices have soundtracked decades of Australian life, but it's the story behind those voices that makes them extraordinary.Growing up in the Melbourne suburb of Doncaster, they lived between two worlds: ordinary suburban schoo...

Take 5 with Genesis Owusu

October 01, 2026

Genesis Owusu is one of Australia's most thrilling new artists.Born Kofi Owusu-Ansah, he immigrated to Canberra with his family when he was just two years old. Almost immediately he felt like an odd one out. And he used that feeling to get weird.20 odd years later, his music, visuals, and storytelling has resonated with millions. He's won the ARIA for Album of the Year twice (first for Smiling with No Teeth in 2021, and then with Struggler in 2023), and leads the nominations again this year f...

Take 5 with country music superstar Lainey Wilson

September 24, 2026

Lainey Wilson is a force of nature.Raised in the tiny farming town of Baskin, Louisiana (population 170) she grew up between corn fields and country radio, where music wasn't a genre but a way of life. From writing her first song at nine years old to hauling a camper trailer to Nashville at 19, her path to becoming one of country music's biggest stars was anything but overnight. It took a decade of hustle, a Hannah Montana wig, and an unshakable belief that if she could just get one opportuni...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Take 5
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How do I get in touch with Take 5?

Take 5 is hosted by Zan Rowe. Its publicly listed email is abcpodcasts@abc.net.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Take 5?

The publicly listed email for Take 5: abcpodcasts@abc.net.au.

How many listeners does Take 5 have?

Podseeker estimates Take 5 reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Take 5?

Take 5 typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Internationally or nationally prominent recording artists, influential musicians, major cultural figures, and high-profile public leaders with a compelling relationship to music and substantial personal or creative experiences to discuss. Common among recent guests: Major commercial success or enduring influence in music; International recognition and significant recording or performance careers; High-profile leadership, public service, or cultural contributions. Recent guests include Jacinda Ardern, David Byrne, and Darren Hayes.

How hard is it to get booked on Take 5?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Take 5 cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Popular Music, Music Careers, Songwriting, and Music History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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