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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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31:14

"Dating Apps Have Created a Throwaway Culture" -...

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2024/12/30

TW: There is a small discussion of child abuse in this episode.If anything in this episode is triggering for you, you can seek help at any of the resources below: 1800RESPECT - https://1800respect.org.au/ https://whiteribbon.org.au/ Lifeline - 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://blueknot.org.au/ Sexologist and Relationship therapist Lucille Shackleton joins us today to unpack the shame around safe sex and also help us understand what a healthy relationship actually is? She chats about

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25:06

2024: Leave it at The Door, 2025: Let's Thrive

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2024/12/23

What are you leaving behind in 2024? It could be a trend that you're over, a bad relationship, for Brooke it's the phrases "100%" or "literally". And for Matty 2025 is all about you CAN be what you can't see! Todays ep is all about the things we're excited for in the new year... Including big this for this podcast too! 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

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33:43

LIVE Bonus: Today At Apple - Power of Storytelling

First Things First ·

2024/12/20

We did our first LIVE podcast recording at the Apple Store in Sydney last week, and we wanted to share the episode with you. We talked about the power of storytelling within First Nations culture and how storytelling shaped not only our lives, but our careers. We also shared why we now love using this podcast as a modern version of First Nations storytelling and continuing our culture. Thank you to everyone that came out to the LIVE event! We loved meeting you all, and hope to see you again at

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25:11

Dannii Minogue is our Queer Cupid

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2024/12/16

We are graced with absolute royalty today DANNII MINOGUE!!! She chats to Brooke and Matty all about her career and her constant support and uplifting of the queer community and why it's so special to her. Plus she shares the new project she's working on where she plays a queer cupid! And we couldn't chat to a Minogue without finding out what the family does for Christmas! (HINT their matriarch is turning 105!!!) Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we

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35:28

Should WE Be Acknowledging Country?

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2024/12/09

WE'RE DOING A LIVE PODCAST!!!! Sunday 15th DecemberApple Store in Sydney CBD.It's FREE! --------------------Register to attend here:https://apple.co/first-things-first It's a very traditional time of year for most people, so we thought it might be a nice time to teach you some of our traditions and a little bit more about our culture. Brooke is a proud Noongar woman from Western Australia.Matty is a proud Gamilaroi man from Northern NSW. Today they chat about their lack of connection to their mob's

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38:00

Luke and Sassy Scott's HR Consultant (aka Sibling...

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2024/12/02

WE'RE DOING A LIVE PODCAST!!!! Sunday 15th DecemberApple Store in Sydney CBD. It's FREE!Register to attend here: https://apple.co/first-things-first ----------------------Luke and Sassy Scott are on the pod!!!! The two Melbourne brothers have taken the world by storm on socials and we can confirm they're JUST as funny in person! The boys dish some behind the scenes dirt on what their life is really like now including hanging out with Kelly Osbourne and Selena Gomez AND how they treat their

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34:25

Becca Hatch on Performing with Coldplay and at the ARIAs

First Things First ·

2024/11/25

Imagine singing with Coldplay in front of 80,000 people in a packed out stadium, and then following that up with a performance at the ARIAs. Well Becca Hatch has had an amazing last month and year and she tells us all about it on todays ep. Plus she shares how growing up in Western Sydney amongst a multicultural community helped shape her, how good it was seeing so many mob at the ARIAs this year AND how she is supporting Tinashe next year! But don't worry, her family love to keep her humble!

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33:21

Realisations Before We Turn 30!

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2024/11/18

Both of our 30ths are upon us and I'm sure a lot of listeners out there are in the same boat. It's creeping up on us so we go through the highs and lows of the last decade. We've also got a list of things the internet says you SHOULD do before you're 30, how many have you ticked off? 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

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35:57

Leah Purcell on working with Sigourney Weaver &...

First Things First ·

2024/11/11

Leah Purcell is an internationally acclaimed actor & director starring in projects like Wentworth, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and The Drover's Wife. But in our chat today she shares stories about her childhood in regional Queensland, her grandmothers experience being stolen and placed in Cherbourg mission and how she wanted to make it to Hollywood. Plus Leah had a fangirl moment with Sigourney Weaver while working on The Lost Flowers, and before she acted, she was a musician supporting

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32:23

AMA: Brooke's Net Worth + the Famous A-Lister in...

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2024/11/04

We're answering ALL the juicy most asked questions about us, from Brooke's net worth, to famous people in our phones. Plus Brooke's decided she wants plastic surgery and Matty's got some behind the scenes tales from his Getaway days. And it would be a FTF episode without some derailing - today, we decided Hobart is a hoe.... find out why! 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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29:19

The Inquest Into Brooke's Sisters Death

First Things First ·

2024/10/28

TW: This episode discusses heavy mental health themes, drugs and domestic violence. Just over 3 years ago, while Brooke was finishing filming her season of The Bachelorette, her sister Ky passed away on the streets of Perth. There were a number of questions surrounding Ky's death and since that day Brooke has been searching for answers through an inquest. This week Brooke shares the guilt she still feels over her sisters passing, her last moments spent with Ky and ultimately why she decided to

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33:16

Senator Jana Stewart on Racism in Australian Parliament

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2024/10/21

Senator Jana Stewart shares what it's like being an Indigenous person in parliament, and how mob stick together to help protect each other against racism. Plus how growing up in adversity and being exposed to family violence and addiction early on helped put a fire in her belly to help create change for younger First Nations people. 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

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26:47

Matty Got Kicked Out of the Radio Awards

First Things First ·

2024/10/14

The Australian Commercial Radio Awards were on over the weekend and Brooke + Matty were there to present the big awards on the night! So you best believe we've got all the goss for you from the night! Everything from why Matty got kicked out of the afterparty, a confrontation AND Brooke reconciling with an ex?!?! 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

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18:17

A Naked Mole Rat, Asses Out & Acting Advice

First Things First ·

2024/10/07

Brooke's having a bit of a rough week feeling burnt out and a little self conscious about an upcoming film role. She's in her rawest form, she's almost a naked mole rat! So Matty brings out the big guns with some A-List acting advice from the likes of Austin Butler + Tom Hanks. Plus, someone's ass is out on Instagram! 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

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29:27

Brooke Accidentally Sexted Today's Guest

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2024/09/30

Billy Daniels + Paul Versace from Made in Bondi join Brooke + Matty to share all the behind the scenes details on filming Aussie's version of Made in Chelsea. Is it actually filmed in Bondi? How much of the show is scripted? And who was meddling is who's love life? Plus Brooke + Paul share some moments from when he styled her on the Bachelorette and she accidentally sent her a naughty pic. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the

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34:05

Courtney Act was Taken Off Ru Paul's Christmas Card List

First Things First ·

2024/09/23

ICYMI the internet has rumoured of a rift between Australian Drag Queen royalty Courtney Act and the queen herself mama Ru Paul after Courtney's appearance on Season 6 of Ru Paul's drag Race. Well Courtney stops by today with some goss that apparently she's been forgiven! Plus she shares whether she would ever go on Drag Race All Stars (or any other reality TV show), she also shares her recent thoughts on the LGBTQIA+ census questions and chats about exploring masculinity in a healthy way. Nova

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27:40

Colombia Partying, Craving Community... And a...

First Things First ·

2024/09/16

Matty is back from Colombia... side note: did you know it was spelled with a O?He's met his partners family in the most outgoing way possible AND been taken on a ride without understanding a single word they said. Meanwhile Brooke's been looking after family, getting some acting headshots done, working on herself and her community and mayyybbbeeee chatting up a basketball player? Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal

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31:04

Guess Which One of Us Slept With a Woman Last Week

First Things First ·

2024/09/09

Well Well Well, someone's been having a bit of of fun recently so of course we're doing our best to get all the details! Plus, Brooke's got a dilemma to do with her, trust and another woman. This episode is JUICY enjoy! 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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28:12

How First Nations People Deal With Grief

First Things First ·

2024/09/02

Bit of a heavier topic today friends, so please find the links below for help if anything in this episode brings up feelings + emotions for you. Grief is a universal feeling, Grief can change you, you can feel grief about a lot of things. But for First Nations people the feeling of grief comes at a much younger age than most. It's passed down through generational trauma, and unfortunately with the First Nations community experiencing a higher percentage of loss, it means grief is a big part of who

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14:20

It's Time to Play Some Improv Games

First Things First ·

2024/08/26

Brooke and Matty are taking on different personas today when they take on each other in some drama inspired improv games! Think peak drama class when you're in high school. Matty turns into a Karen at a restaurant and a very rude man wanting a flight upgrade, plus we play the question game and one word scenes. 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

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