Five of My Life
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 their lives. Contact Nigel and discover his books at nigelmarsh.com
- 48 minutes 26 secondsFrom the Vault: #160 Mary O’Brien
As a lifelong passionate advocate for , and expert in, the rural sector Mary O’Brien couldn’t stand by and accept the shockingly high rates of depression and suicide amongst men in rural areas. Her charity 'Are You Bogged Mate?’ leads the way in providing tailored help to country blokes that saves countless lives and families.
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12 January 2026, 4:00 pm - 48 minutes 55 secondsFrom the Vault: #146 Josh Szeps
Josh Szeps is a well travelled Australian radio presenter, TV producer and presenter, founding host of Huff Post Live, writer and most recently, highly successful podcast host. On his podcast Josh strives to have 'Uncomfortable Conversations', without descending into the all too predictable screaming matches that we so often see in the media. This is an insightful, articulate conversation where we learn more about the man behind the microphone, as he responds generously to the Five of My Life challenge.
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5 January 2026, 4:00 pm - 58 minutes 59 secondsFrom the Vault: #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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29 December 2025, 4:00 pm - 34 minutes 3 secondsFrom the Vault: #67 Mary Chiarella
Mary Chiarella has been described as a modern day Florence Nightingale. Whether it be in her role as Chief Nursing Officer or as the first Professor of nursing for the prison system or her years in midwifery and palliative care, she has been a crusader and educator within the world of nursing for over 40 years.
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22 December 2025, 4:00 pm - 51 minutes 26 secondsFrom the Vault: #30 Wil Anderson
Comedian, Podcaster and TV host Wil Anderson spends time on the other side of the mic for a change, telling great stories via his 5 choices that lead him from a small country town to big city success.
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15 December 2025, 4:00 pm - 32 minutesFrom the Vault: #24 Kate McClymont
Kate McClymont is Australia’s pre-eminent investigative journalist. Much awarded over her career she is probably best known for her series of articles and book about Eddie Obeid.
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8 December 2025, 4:00 pm - 42 minutes 29 secondsFrom the Vault: #8 James Valentine
Host Nigel Marsh speaks to James Valentine, a journalist, musician, author , television presenter and family man. As if all that wasn’t enough, in an incredible feat of multi tasking, industriousness and longevity, he has also presented a hugely popular radio show on the ABC consistently for the last 30 years
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1 December 2025, 4:00 pm - 53 minutes 55 seconds#193 Sherilyn Shackell
Sherilyn Shackell is the founder and global CEO of the much lauded Marketing Academy - a unique non-profit organisation dedicated to developing leadership talent for top corporate jobs around the world.
An unlikely role for her to have given the horrid arrogant nightmare (her description) she was early in her career.
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24 November 2025, 4:00 pm - 52 minutes 17 seconds#192 Shay LeightonShay Leighton founded the Tough Guy Book Club to promote connection, community and decent conversations. It’s grown into a powerful movement - combating loneliness and supporting mental health as every month thousands of men around the world get together with only one rule. No work talk is allowed. https://www.toughguybookclub.com/
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10 November 2025, 4:00 pm - 45 minutes 28 seconds#191 Adam Morgan
Adam Morgan is a leading world expert on the Challenger Mindset. Author of one of the most influential business books of the last 50 years - Eating The Big Fish - he is both a brilliant thinker and charming storyteller. This conversation is a fascinating insight into the man behind the ideas.
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27 October 2025, 4:00 pm - 44 minutes 44 seconds#190 Ant Duckworth
Ant Duckworth is passionate about building Dear Coco into the world’s next great coffee company.
It’s well on its way — but the start hasn’t been easy. Discover the man behind the mission as Ant discusses his 5 choices.
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