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First Things First

Join Brooke Blurton & Matty Mills, your Deadly duo, as they share personal yarns through a First Nations Lens. Listen as they connect through stories of shared, lived and first experiences.

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31:47

You’ve Heard of Girl Math, Introducing Blakfulla Math

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2023/12/04

Blakfulla Math is like Blakfulla time, we're always late! Blakfulla Math is calling everyone aunty + uncle when you're not even related. There's a tonne more where that came from! Plus we're also sharing our best stories of when we've lied to get out of work/ school and when it's gone WAY too far! I'm talking someone had a surgery they didn't need because of a lie gone too far! Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal

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34:38

We’re Blowing Up the Conventional Family

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2023/11/27

Brooke + Matty are very parental people and would both love to have a family, but what would that look like for them? Today we dive into the details surrounding surrogacy, IVF, adoption and respite care and how they both see their families taking place. Plus the cost for Matty to have a kid with a same sex partner, and all the pressure that surrounds women in their late 20s with their 'fertility clock'. And of course how important Brooke + Matty's culture is to pass down to the next

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29:28

It’s Time To Change How We View Indigenous Fathers

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2023/11/20

We're tackling addiction today, in particular the cycle of addiction and the effect it can have on kids. Brooke and Matty share their experiences of addiction within their families and communities and how they were impacted. Plus we're joined by First Nations rapper Kobie Dee to chat about his experience getting sober for hid kids and how he created his latest single 'Fathers Eyes' with Stan Walker. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this

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44:24

Note To Self: Therapy Is Helpful

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2023/11/13

Today's episode is all about therapy and especially our own journeys with it. Brooke + Matty have both been doing a lot of internal learning and working towards fixing some traumas as well as breaking some unhealthy habits. But they've also learnt some amazing tools and ways to keep yourself in the moment which we'd love to share with you today. If you're someone who wants to reach out to a service you can contact First Nations service 13 YARN; https://www.13yarn.org.au Or also Lifeline:

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46:08

The People That Influenced Our Lives

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2023/11/06

Like a lot of kids growing up, we didn't have the most stable of childhoods. But we did have some pretty important people that we met along the way that influenced our lives in the best way possible. Both Matty and Brooke share stories from growing up, going through the foster system, and how these role models had a positive impact on their lives. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay

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48:40

What Is Really Happening In The Israel/Palestine...

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2023/10/30

We along with the rest of the world have been saddened and shocked with what is happening with the Israel and Palestine conflict and the sad reality there seems to be hundreds and thousands of innocent civilians being killed on both sides. Today we chat to Antony Loewenstein an Australian/ German & Jewish journalist who was based in east Jerusalem between 2016 and 2020. Antony explains how the conflict started, whether the global press reporting on the situation has been biased and if he

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51:13

How To Show Allyship After The Referendum

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2023/10/24

Since the outcome of the ‘No’ vote in the Voice referendum there have been a lot of Australians who want to show their support. How do you do that? In this episode, Matty and Brooke talk us through the best ways to show support and allyship to First Nations People after the devastating result of the referendum. Plus! Why is Matty leaving the country? Find out in this episode of Not So PG! Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the

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31:44

Australia Has Voted No

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2023/10/16

Australia has voted NO. The Voice referendum has had a result that Matty and Brooke were not expecting. In this episode they discuss their feelings about the way the nation voted and why it is so important to keep going and not give up for the community. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow

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53:45

Why the Voice Will Impact Young People the Most

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2023/10/09

No matter what happens in this Voice, it will impact young people the most. Today we're joined by Allira Davis and Bridget Cama today from the Uluru Youth Dialogue to chat about why The Voice is so important for young people in this country and how it will impact them. The Voice isn't something that has just popped up, and the girls chat through their journey campaigning over the last year or so and why this Voice to Parliament is so important. Plus Brooke and Matty also talk about how you can best

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46:11

What Is the Voice to Parliament & What Will It Do?

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2023/10/02

We're aiming to simplify the Voice to Parliament for you today. We'll tell you exactly what it is, what it will do and what it will mean for Indigenous communities. Plus we tackle some of the most frequently asked questions about the referendum. We also share some personal stories on our upbringing and what effect colonisation had on our families - even as close as 2 generations ago. And why this referendum is so important both for First Nations + Torres Straight people, but also for the future of

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44:05

The Loneliness Survival Guide

First Things First ·

2023/09/25

NOTE: This episode discusses mental health, depression and mentions of suicide. We want to be honest with you today... Our mental health at the moment isn't the best, and that's ok. We're both going through breakups, Brooke's feeling a bit lonely and Matty's just started therapy and we want to talk about it. How do we deal with it? Do we hermit, or party? Why are we feeling this way? We're unpacking it all and having a pretty real and raw conversation to let you know you're not alone. Plus..

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29:29

Brooke’s Dad’s Advice for the Honeybadger

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2023/09/18

We're back for Part 2 of Brooke's episode with her Dad Pete and they're talking all things Bachelor and love. What advice did Pete give to the Honeybadger when they were filming? And what was Nick's reaction to Brooke's family and hometown. Plus Brooke and Pete talk about the type of person she wants/ they think she should end up with. Not to mention how her brothers react when she does have a boyfriend! And Pete opens up about the death of his wife and how the community rallied around him and

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32:14

Who is Brooke Blurton's Dad? Part 1

First Things First ·

2023/09/12

Matty is off sick this week but we have an incredibly special replacement... Brooke's Dad Pete! You might remember Pete from Brooke's Bachelorette season. Brooke and Pete have an incredibly special relationship and how they came in touch with each other is a beautiful story. Brooke didn't have a lot of consistent males in her life until Pete came along and showed her what a real man and a real father is like. On today's episode they share stories from Brooke's mother's childhood and also chat about

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45:04

The Blaque Showgirls Join Not So PG!

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2023/09/04

Today we are joined by Matty's co-stars from Nakkiah Lui's 'Blaque Showgirls' Angeline Penrith and Stephanie Somerville tell us about the show and what it means to be proud Black Creatives. Plus, it is an emotional time for Brooke and Matty with it being the anniversary of when they lost their siblings. Brooke and Matty open up about how they feel this time of year and give honest and forthright account of how they are coping. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land

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39:59

Throwing Out All Those Red Flags!

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2023/08/28

Today we are joined by Sleeping Beauty - also known as Brooke Blurton after she missed her alarm and almost slept right through the podcast recording session this week! Also... Is it a Red Flag? Matty and Brooke discuss red flags in a relationship. With the Voice to Parliament vote coming up really fast, we take a quick look at the facts and urge you to do your own research on the matter - Education is key - Know what you are voting for! Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of

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28:01

Let's Pause and Rewind For a Second!

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2023/08/21

Matty and Brooke are off sick this week, so in this episode, we go back in time a little and re-live some of the highlights from past episodes. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty

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26:30

Matty Has Been Blacklisted!

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2023/08/14

Who put Matty on a black list? Matty found out through a few yarns in Darwin on the weekend that he has been put on the outer because of a misunderstanding! Ooft... the politics are just too much to handle! We also talk manifesting your destiny after Brooke decided to cut off all of her hair and which of the Matilda's has caught Matty's eye? Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our

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30:39

Get Over Them With an Ick List!

First Things First ·

2023/08/07

We all have an ex that we just can't quit but Brooke has the perfect way to get over them and we aren't sure if it is working for her, but we are willing to give it a try! We also have a chat about the upcoming referendum and how important the vote actually is... Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on

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30:52

The Morning After The Logies

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2023/07/31

Brooke and Matty discuss the Logie awards winners and the exclusion of the acknowledgement of country from the television broadcast. Matty also learned something that shook him to the CORE! Talk about a sliding doors moment! Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram Follow

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34:49

Spending Some Time With Lizzo

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2023/07/24

Brooke is back after hanging out with Lizzo at Splendour in the grass! But it's what she saw in the crowd that shocked her. Matty has been doing some stalking on Instagram and Brooke breaks down after her relationship breakdown and really opens up about how she is really feeling. And the Bachelor is back - How does Brooke really feel about another 3 way Bachelor title? Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the

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