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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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14:20

It's Time to Play Some Improv Games

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2024/08/22

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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31:49

Did You Know Brooke Was Mute For a Couple of Years?

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2024/08/19

You may not have known this, but both Brooke and Matty LOVE acting! And they have both studied it! Today they're sharing their stories form their acting school days! Plus a little bit of behind the scenes goss from Brooke's reality TV days. Plus Brooke shares some personal news from when she was younger and how acting has helped her with her speech. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We

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37:40

Are Our Listeners The A**holes? (AITA Dilemmas Edition)

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2024/08/12

Today we are dishing some of our listeners dirt! We asked and you DELIVERED! We've got some epic moral dilemmas from you all today which we're unpacking. From AITA stories like a sister not wanting to babysit her nephew anymore, so some real morally questionable stories... Like a possible cousin relationship? It's JUICY! 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

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31:00

Move Over Mya, This is a Case of Our Exes

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2024/08/05

We're talking all about past relationships and dating today. Ever had one of those exes that keep popping back into your life, and struggle to give you closure? - So has Brooke! But we also chat through Brooke's current dating life and how those past relationships have helped her learn and move forward. 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.

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19:08

Let's Be Real... Brooke Would Definitely Get Sucked...

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2024/07/29

We've decided Brooke is too trusting and is 1000% susceptible to being roped into a cult! But that's not how this chat started... Have you seen the documentary on 7M The Tik Tok dancing cult? We're obsessed and so we're diving into the world of cults and some of the strangest - including one right here in Aus! Plus, we can't help but notice a little similarity between The Stolen Generations and cults. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this

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37:37

Steph Tisdell Has Quit Stand Up Comedy

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2024/07/22

The incredible funny & deadly Steph Tisdell stops by the podcast today to chat all about her reasons for quitting stand up comedy, as well as how tough it can be being a blak woman in stand up. Plus, she shares moments from her childhood where she had to de-colonise herself thanks to growing up surrounded by white kids in a privileged Brisbane suburb. And Steph's got a new book coming out! Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast,

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22:30

One of Us Is Trying For a Baby!!!

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2024/07/15

The time has come! One of us is starting a journey to have a baby! It's an exciting time, so we're chatting all about it and what the process will look like. As well as what types of baby names we like and what names we definitely wouldn't be using for our kids. 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

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24:40

NAIDOC Isn't Just For Blak People

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2024/07/08

It's NAIDOC week this week and the theme for 2024 is "Keep The Fire Burning". It's been a tough last 12 months for First Nations people, especially after the referendum result. But that doesn't mean the work stops, there's still investment into our culture and we're continuing to share the beauty of our community. NAIDOC isn't just for First Nations people, it's a chance for everyone to get involved and share the beauty in community and country. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional

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31:35

Loren Ryan Isn't Letting Racism in the Country Music...

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2024/07/01

Loren Ryan is one of our favourite voices in Aussie Country Music and she's shifting her sound up a little! She shares her biggest inspirations for her music, including her home of Gomeroi Country (Tamworth), and her 6 year old daughter. But she also shares the racism that she's faced within the Aussie country music industry and how she's handled that... Quote: "I've had public humiliation and private apologies and they don't match" Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the

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32:13

The Modern Connection to the Stolen Generation

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2024/06/24

This episode discusses themes surrounding the stolen generationBrooke and Matty are joined by some mates in studio today! Ian Michael and Steph Sommerville from the play STOLEN drop by to chat about the importance of the play and also why being involved means so much to them. They share their personal connections to the Stolen Generation and open up about some family history. Plus why it's so important that First Nations stories are still being told on stage. LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on

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39:10

We Still Struggle a Lot Too

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2024/06/17

Trigger Warning: This episode features discussions of self harm, disordered eating and alcoholic tendencies. Please see our resources below if anything in this episode brings up anything for you. Today's episode is an incredibly raw and personal one. Both Brooke and Matty have been working to give up some of their vices. Matty has been tackling sobriety and Brooke has been focussing on strengthening her relationships. This has also led her to treating herself better and her realisation that she has

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36:15

We're Here, We're Blak And Queer, Get Used To It

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2024/06/10

In case you missed it, it's world pride month!!! So we are chatting all about our experience being a part of the queer community. Everything from the experience of being Indigenous and Queer to what our pronouns are and why we decided on them. Plus how we identify within our sexuality and why we push back against the boxes that society put on us. 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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30:12

Why First Nations Representation is SO Important

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2024/06/03

Today we're chatting representation - in particular representation with First Nations people in media! We want to explain why it's so important and also how intergenerational trauma plays into why First Nations people don't always feel strong enough to fight for it. 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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24:11

Admit It... Farts ARE Funny

First Things First ·

2024/05/27

Todays episode honestly goes a bit delulu... But we love it! From talking about Matty's 29th Birthday to star signs and ending up in an in-depth discussion about why poo and fart jokes are still funny and how far into the relationship should you be farting in front of your partner! 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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28:56

What's It Like Being a First Nations Police Officer?

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2024/05/20

Season 2 of 'Our Law' is out now on NITV and it follows First Nations police officers on the job. We're joined by Constable Jarwin Blackman from QLD Police today to chat through what it's like to be a First Nations man in the police force, when they're is such a turbulent relationship between the two communities. 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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30:33

Are You a Black Cat or a Golden Retriever?

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2024/05/13

Have you heard about the latest relationship trend on Tik Tok? Apparently you're either the black cat or the Golden Retriever... but it seems to work best in a hetero relationship when the woman is the black cat. Brooke and Matty chat about who they think each other is in a relationship and whether these trends are right about all relationships. 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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38:39

How Troy Cassar-Daley Turned His Pain & Grief Into Art

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2024/05/06

Troy Cassar-Daley drops in to join Brooke and Matty today to chat all about his new album 'Between The Fires', which is one of his most raw and vulnerable. He shares what it was like growing up in country NSW and how he's worked through the grief of losing both his parents and turned it into incredible art. Plus, Troy shares how he is carrying on the storytelling of his culture. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal

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27:02

Brooke's Brother Drops In to Dish Some Dirt on Their...

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2024/04/29

Brooke's family is visiting so what better time to get them in studio with her to share some dirt on what she was like as a kid! Plus what it was like filming the Bachelorette and whether she's changed at all! And Matty's undertaking a big fitness challenge at the moment and it's all in support of mental health! 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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34:06

Nah, But Is Mariah Carey White?

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2024/04/22

One of our faves in the fashion industry joins us in studio today! Lindyn Rowland is a model, owner of sunglass business 'Rowland Vision' and a stylist. Lindyn shares his experience walking in First Nations shows and non- First Nations fashion shows. Plus he tells the story of how he came out and who his inspirations are. And dishes the goss about the behind the scenes of the fashion industry and how important first nations fashion is. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of

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27:24

A Sexual Health Nurse Answers Your STI Questions

First Things First ·

2024/04/19

In our second bonus episode, Matty and Brooke are joined by Cara Taheny, a nurse practitioner specialising in sexual and reproductive health. Together, they tackle the stigmas surrounding STIS by answering some of your most frequently asked questions. From;Does the pill stop any STIs?How often should we get tested? And what happens during an STI test?They even delve into whose responsibility it is to buy condoms. Think of Cara as your STI guru, and we’re here to make STI testing sexy!After all, 1

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