Daniel MacPherson has been gracing Australian TV screens for almost 30 years, on iconic shows like Neighbours, The Bill, and Dancing With The Stars. But now he's stepping into his toughest role yet, in the film Beast alongside Russell Crowe. Daniel joined Jess to reflect on the physical and mental lengths he had to go to for this role, why acting is the main focus in his career now, and how fatherhood has changed everything for him.

You can stream Beast on Stan now: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/beast-2026

You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HK92h2Wp5tk

Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife

Daniel MacPherson has been gracing Australian TV screens for almost 30 years, on iconic shows like Neighbours, The Bill, and Dancing With The Stars. But now he's stepping into his toughest role yet, in the film Beast alongside Russell Crowe. Daniel joined Jess to reflect on the physical and mental lengths he had to go to for this role, why acting is the main focus in his career now, and how fatherhood has changed everything for him.
You can stream Beast on Stan now: <a href="https://www.stan.com.au/watch/beast-2026">https://www.stan.com.au/watch/beast-2026</a>
You can now watch The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HK92h2Wp5tk
Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/ And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife

Australian Journalist and TV Presenter Jess Rowe jumps past the small talk, to show you a different side of her famous guests in these heartfelt and honest conversations. x

Australian Journalist and TV Presenter Jess Rowe jumps past the small talk, to show you a different side of her famous guests in these heartfelt and honest conversations. x

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

Australian Journalist and TV Presenter Jess Rowe jumps past the small talk, to show you a different side of her famous guests in these heartfelt and honest conversations. 

Australian Journalist and TV Presenter Jess Rowe jumps past the small talk, to show you a different side of her famous guests in these heartfelt and honest conversations.

Daniel MacPherson On Masculinity, Fatherhood, and the Role Of A Lifetime

If you are travelling to Sydney Airport, chances are you might drive over the newly built Deborah Lawrie Flyover. Its namesake is the remarkable Captain Deborah Lawrie, who was the first woman in Australia to become a pilot for a commercial airline, after a ground‑breaking legal battle. Despite being qualified, Deborah Lawrie’s applications to be a pilot were repeatedly rejected due to her gender, but her will to fly and stand up for what is right helped her pave the way for women everywhere.

She’s written a remarkable memoir called Touching the Sky, which you can find here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/touching-the-sky-deborah-lawrie/ebook/9781460718599.html?srsltid=AfmBOorKh_e6KQU4bs2A4tO5muqCfjISstM_Qd057JsQOHuRrqyke9E4

Deborah is a trailblazer in every sense of the word, and she’s still flying for Virgin Australia. This is conversation is not to be missed.

You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QTqXIY-HwrA 

Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/

And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife 

If you are travelling to Sydney Airport, chances are you might drive over the newly built Deborah Lawrie Flyover. Its namesake is the remarkable Captain Deborah Lawrie, who was the first woman in Australia to become a pilot for a commercial airline, after a ground‑breaking legal battle. Despite being qualified, Deborah Lawrie&rsquo;s applications to be a pilot were repeatedly rejected due to her gender, but her will to fly and stand up for what is right helped her pave the way for women everywhere.
She&rsquo;s written a remarkable memoir called Touching the Sky, which you can find here: <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/touching-the-sky-deborah-lawrie/ebook/9781460718599.html?srsltid=AfmBOorKh_e6KQU4bs2A4tO5muqCfjISstM_Qd057JsQOHuRrqyke9E4">https://www.booktopia.com.au/touching-the-sky-deborah-lawrie/ebook/9781460718599.html?srsltid=AfmBOorKh_e6KQU4bs2A4tO5muqCfjISstM_Qd057JsQOHuRrqyke9E4</a>
Deborah is a trailblazer in every sense of the word, and she&rsquo;s still flying for Virgin Australia. This is conversation is not to be missed.
You can watch this episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/QTqXIY-HwrA">https://youtu.be/QTqXIY-HwrA</a>&nbsp;
Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/">https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/</a>
And TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife">https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife</a>&nbsp;

They Said Women Couldn’t Fly. Deborah Lawrie Proved Them Wrong.

In this special bonus episode, guest Annabel Crabb turned the tables on Jess Rowe to ask her about her experiences in the media, good and bad.

Make sure you listen to the full interview with Annabel first, and you can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jzdLpXirGQc

In this special bonus episode, guest Annabel Crabb turned the tables on Jess Rowe to ask her about her experiences in the media, good and bad.
Make sure you listen to the full interview with Annabel first, and you can watch this episode on YouTube here: <a href="https://youtu.be/jzdLpXirGQc">https://youtu.be/jzdLpXirGQc</a>

Bonus Ep: Annabel Crabb & Jess Spill The Tea On The Media

Annabel Crabb is a journalist, podcaster, writer, and host of the hit show Kitchen Cabinet, which you can watch now on ABC TV and ABC iview. 

Now in its eighth season, Annabel has meals cooked for her by some of the most powerful people in the country while she brings along dessert. The ideal recipe for disarming and frank conversations.

In her personal life, Annabel has experienced her own highs and lows, from meeting her partner and starting a family, to the loss of her brother. In this conversation, Annabel opens up about the best and worst parts of being human.

And don't miss our bonus episode with Annabel, where she discussed life in the media with Jess.

You can watch Kitchen Cabinet on ABC iView: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/kitchen-cabinet 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GptPH5sDFa4 

Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/
And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife 

Annabel Crabb is a journalist, podcaster, writer, and host of the hit show Kitchen Cabinet, which you can watch now on ABC TV and ABC iview.&nbsp;
Now in its eighth season, Annabel has meals cooked for her by some of the most powerful people in the country while she brings along dessert. The ideal recipe for disarming and frank conversations.
In her personal life, Annabel has experienced her own highs and lows, from meeting her partner and starting a family, to the loss of her brother. In this conversation, Annabel opens up about the best and worst parts of being human.
And don't miss our bonus episode with Annabel, where she discussed life in the media with Jess.
You can watch Kitchen Cabinet on ABC iView: <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/kitchen-cabinet">https://iview.abc.net.au/show/kitchen-cabinet</a>&nbsp;
Watch this episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/GptPH5sDFa4">https://youtu.be/GptPH5sDFa4</a>&nbsp;
Follow Jess Rowe on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/">https://www.instagram.com/jessjrowe/</a> And TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife">https://www.tiktok.com/@craphousewife</a>&nbsp;

Daniel MacPherson On Masculinity, Fatherhood, and the Role Of A Lifetime

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