Five of My Life

Nigel Marsh

<p>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.</p> <p>Contact Nigel and discover his books at nigelmarsh.com</p> <p> </p>

  • 44 minutes 12 seconds
    #194 Suzie Miller

    Suzie Miller is a globally celebrated playwright. Works such as Prima Facie, RBG and Inter Alia have cemented her place as one of the most vital voices in contemporary theatre.


    Discover the woman behind the plays in this honest, vulnerable and heartwarming conversation.

     

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    2 February 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 51 seconds
    From the Vault: #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.

     

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    26 January 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 47 seconds
    From the Vault: #151 Tom Nash

    Tom Nash is a quadruple amputee, giving him a unique view on life and how to make the best of it. His experience serves sharply to put ones own problems in their proper perspective. As a gifted story teller and curious mind, Tom shares deep insights into problem solving, how to be anti-fagile and more - via the Five of My Life challenge.

    Contact Tom Nash HERE and follow him on Facebook HERE, X HERE , LinkedIn HERE and Instagram HERE

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    19 January 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 26 seconds
    From 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 seconds
    From 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 seconds
    From 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.

    Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG

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    29 December 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 3 seconds
    From 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 seconds
    From 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.

    Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG

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    15 December 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 32 minutes
    From 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 seconds
    From 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

    Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG

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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. 

     

    Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG

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    24 November 2025, 4:00 pm
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