Five of My Life

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

Episodes

#184 Sean Maloney

Jul 22, 2025

Jul 22, 2025

44 min

Sean Maloney is the voice of rugby. For years he has commentated on the game at every level - Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship, World Cups and Lions Tours. You name it, he’s called it. Passionate, knowledgeable, warm and kind - it was a joy to learn about the man behind the mic.
 
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Jul 22, 2025

44 min

Jul 8, 2025

1 hr 3 min

The Book Thief author Markus Zusak has sold over 20 million copies of his books  - in over 40 languages - around the world. A charming character and wonderful storyteller this extended episode is a must listen for book lovers, and writers, everywhere.
 
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Jul 8, 2025

1 hr 3 min

#182 Gail Holmes

Jun 24, 2025

Jun 24, 2025

59 min

The youngest of seven children, and only girl, Gail Holmes has lead a fascinating life.
Whether it be flying a plane before driving a car, building a highly successful business career, moving to China, writing a bestselling novel or having five kids herself.
But how did she fare with the Five Of My Life challenge…?
 
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Jun 24, 2025

59 min

#181 Anna Bryant

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 10, 2025

49 min

"The 1980s put a whole generation of women into therapy”. 
Anna Bryant is one of Australia’s leading social researchers with decades of global experience in unpacking what really makes people tick. 
In this episode it was fascinating hearing her reveal insights into herself - not other people - for a change.
 
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Jun 10, 2025

49 min

#180 Tim Olsen

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

44 min

Tim Olsen is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected art identities. In his role running one of the country’s leading galleries he has nurtured and supported numerous notable artists. At the same time as being a significant donor and benefactor to the Australian art scene for over 30 years.

May 27, 2025

44 min

#179 Katie Duncan

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

45 min

Death is Katie Duncan’s business.
As a certified Death Doula her passion is to better prepare and support people through their, and their loved ones, end of life journey.
 
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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May 13, 2025

45 min

#177 Maz Farrelly

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 29, 2025

53 min

For years Maz Farrelly produced a number of the biggest shows on earth - Big Brother, X factor, Celebrity Apprentice, to name just a few.
Discover the real woman behind the fame and success in this surprising and enlightening conversation.
 
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Apr 29, 2025

53 min

Apr 22, 2025

35 min

In this wide ranging conversation Anthony Albanese reveals, amongst other things, his mistakes, genuine passion for music, admiration for the Queen and the similarities between the mafia and politics.
 
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Apr 22, 2025

35 min

#183 Peter Greste

Apr 15, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

42 min

Professor Peter Greste spent 400 harrowing days in an Egyptian jail on fabricated terrorism charges. An experience that is the subject of a major new motion picture - The Correspondent - starring Richard Roxborough. Peter is an award winning foreign correspondent with over 25 years experience working for the BBC, Al Jazeera and Reuters.
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

Apr 15, 2025

42 min

#176 Lucy Wark

Apr 1, 2025

Apr 1, 2025

51 min

Lucy Wark is the founder of Normal, a sexual wellness brand giving everyone the tools, information and confidence to explore sexuality without stress or shame.
Amongst many other accolades she has a first class honours degree from Cambridge in Social Sciences, a career at McKinsey and runs career skills platform Fuzzy.
Quite the CV - but how did she respond to the Five Of My Life challenge?
 
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/

Apr 1, 2025

51 min

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