Zane Lowe: Music Is Magic

Daniel MacPherson: Why Ambition Isn't Selfish

Actor, presenter and endurance athlete Daniel MacPherson joins Jermaine for a conversation about ambition, purpose, rejection and what it takes to keep believing in yourself over a 28-year career. While discussing his new Stan Original film Beast, Daniel opens up about the lessons he's learned from decades in the entertainment industry, why he stopped equating success with being busy, the reality of hearing "no" more often than "yes", and how he learned to separate ambition from attachment to outcomes. We also explore fatherhood, discipline, identity, the pursuit of excellence, and what he's most willing to fight for at this stage of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Zane Lowe: Music Is Magic

Jermaine sits down with his radio hero - Zane Lowe - in Sydney for a heartfelt conversation about music, creativity, Apple Music and the craft of meaningful interviews. Zane reflects on how music shaped his identity, why great conversations come from presence over control, and how he listens for the feeling beneath an artist’s words. He also shares the spirit behind Apple Music, the importance of human curation, and his advice for broadcasters and storytellers trying to find their place in a changing media world. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Melanie C: From Spice Girls Mania to Finding Joy Again

Jermaine sits down with global pop icon Melanie C for a nostalgic and deeply personal conversation. They explore her new album Sweat, a joyful, dance-inspired project shaped by freedom, movement, and a renewed love for life. Melanie reflects on the surreal rise of the Spice Girls, including the moment she realised their global impact and the whirlwind of filming Spice World. The chat dives into her solo journey, self-discovery during the Northern Star era, and a heartfelt tribute to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. From fame and pressure to gratitude and growth, this episode captures Melanie C at her most open, reflecting on the past while embracing a vibrant new chapter. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Cody Simpson: How to Come Home to Yourself

Cody opens up to Jermaine about the life-changing moment YouTube launched his career, the emotional reality of growing up in the public eye, and the healing journey that has brought him back to music after six years away. Together, Jermaine and Cody explore the joy and nostalgia behind his new single “Baby Blue,” what it means to create from a place of peace, and why so many artists of this generation seem to be reconnecting with themselves in a deeper way. From child stardom and social media to nervous system healing, gratitude, and creative freedom, this is a conversation about growth, perspective, and coming home to who you truly are. Plus, Cody shares what he would say to his 13-year-old self if he could relive those very first label meetings all over again. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dasha: How to Find Yourself After Viral Fame

On this episode of The Jermaine Plane, Dasha joins Jermaine for a raw conversation about the whirlwind rise from “Austin” to global stages, including Wembley Stadium, and the deeply personal journey behind her new EP Anna. She reflects on burnout, depression, identity, and the pressure of being seen by the world while trying not to lose yourself in the process. Together, they unpack the moving meaning behind “Train,” the universal feeling of leaving home, and what it means to grow into the life you once dreamed of. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.