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First Things First
by Nova Podcasts
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.
Episodes
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Baker Boy on Finding His Voice
This week I got to sit down with one of Australia’s most exciting artists and cultural voices, Baker Boy! Baker Boy opens up about his journey from growing up in remote Arnhem Land to taking centre stage as a multi-ARIA Award-winning musician. We also talk about his upcoming album, discussing the...
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Talkin Bout Your Gen with Anisa Nandaula
This week I sit down with powerhouse poet, comedienne, and writer Anisa Nandaula. From the slam poetry stage to national recognition, Anisa has become one of Australia’s most exciting young voices, and now, she’s stepping into the spotlight as a team captain on Channel 10’s Talkin’ ’Bout Your Gen...
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Top End Stories with Miranda Tapsell
This week I’m joined by the incredible Miranda Tapsell. We chat all about her brand-new series 'Top End Bub' which premieres this Friday, the 12th of September, on Prime; how her career first kicked off, and of course the film that put her on the map, Top End Wedding. Nova Entertainment...
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Samantha Harris - Becoming a Role Model
So excited for this. I got to chat with supermodel and proud Dunghutti woman Samantha Harris about her new memoir, Role Model. Samantha opens up about her journey from pageants to the world stage, the sacrifices her Mum made, and what it means to take up space in the fashion industry as an...
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Does Size Matter? Brooke Meets The Girthmasterr
This week, I sit down with none other than The Girthmasterr adult entertainer, OnlyFans star, and unexpected icon of internet fame. In this jaw-dropping conversation, Girthmaster opens up about: When and how he first realised he was "gifted" The reality of what it's really like working in the…
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Our Routine For Fresh Mental Health & Hygiene
A little reflection for you today on how we stay our freshest, both physically and mentally. What lessons have we learned from our teenage years to now? What are our routines and favourite products! Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this...
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Best Of: Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane
We'll be back with a fresh episode next week! Today we're taking a trip down memory lane of our Not So PG days! We get a sneak peek into one of Brooke and Matty's sex and relationship convos. Like if you're trying to get over an ex, or someone who doesn't like you back, it might be time to get...
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Zipporah Corser-Anu Is Her Mum Christine's Biggest Fan
Aussie entertainment royalty joins us in studio today, the daughter of Christine Anu and Roger Corser, Zipporah Corser-Anu!!! Zippy drops by to chat about her upcoming event at the Opera House singing with her Mum, how she's gunning for Christine to get an Order of Australia medal and why she...
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Is Brooke The Asshole?
3 different scenarios for you today to help us figure out who is the asshole?! First up, Brooke.... Taking a seat at an event which someone was "apparently" saving for someone else, but there was no jackets or bags on the seats, and NO seating allocation? Secondly, a case of forbidden fruit when…
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We're Talking Cheaters After That Coldplay Concert Scandal
The affair caught out at the Coldplpay concert over the weekend has set the internet on fire in the absolute best way possible! Of course we saw it and HAD to talk about it! But it also got us going on a tangent about cheating partners... What counts as cheating? What would we be okay with?...
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An Update on Jojo Siwa's 'Bette Davis Eye's'... And Our Lives
Unless you've been living under a rock, we're sure you've seen something about Jojo Siwa's Bette Davis Eyes cover, OR her rumours about being pregnant... It's all a bit wild and so are we on today's ep when we unpack Jojo's latest project! Plus of course the fallout of her lesbian relationship...
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Was Beyoncé's VIP Experience Worth It?
Matty's back from his bougie Europe adventure with STORIES TO TELL! Including how much he spent on VIP tickets to see Beyoncé's tour in London and how long he had to wait after he arrived on the day to see her! Was it worth it? Plus, Matty also happened to meet two of Beyoncé's team while…
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Best Of: Our Fave Moments With Mob
We'll be back with a fresh episode next week! Due to scheduling we're bringing you a best of episode this week with some of out absolute favourite 'moments with mob' from the last 6 months. We're recapping our chat with Leah Purcell and her fangirl moment working with Sigourney Weaver, plus how...
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NAIDOC Week Is Upon Us: Here's What You Need To Know
NAIDOC week is a time for celebration and championing First Nations culture we've got a hit list for you with great events to attend and how to support the mob, even if you're not Indigenous. Plus, how has NAIDOC celebrations evolved over the years and what do Brooke and Matty remember from their...
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Brooke's "Coming Out" Story
Matty's enjoying some well deserved time off in Europe with his man, so today B wanted to have a little heart to heart moment and answer some big questions that you might have about her and her life! What did she do before the Bachelor? When did she first know she liked girls? Who was her first...
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Why Melanie Saward Called Out Booktok Boy (aka Luke Bateman)
You've probably seen the Booktok Boy drama not only on TikTok, but now in your newsfeed as well. an ex-NRL player AND ex-Bachelor has scored a book deal from going viral on TikTok talking about spicy books... Is that all it takes? Today we're joined by Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman, author and…
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Brooke & Matty's Wedding Plans...
Brooke & Matty are both taking their relationships to the next level, with talks of moving in together for B + Mim, and a new member of the family being added for Matty & Danny! But could there be even more developments on the way... Plus, Matty talks about having to leave pets behind from…
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The History of Aboriginal Debutant Balls
Actor and creator of the stage show 'Big Girls Don't Cry', Dalara Williams drops by to chat all things debutant balls today! Still big in Aboriginal communities today, Dalara's play 'Big Girls Don't Cry' talks about the rise of them in the 1960s and how a collection of women just wanted to fit in...
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Let's Get Political, Political... With Joe Hildebrand
After the federal election recently, it's time for us to get political! We've invited Joe Hildebrand, who's constantly in the political world, to give us a bit of an explainer on Aussie politics and unpack this years federal election. Like why did Peter Dutton lose so bad? What happened with the...
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Matty's Dedication To His Inspirational Woman
With it being Mother's Day on the weekend, you might know that Brooke & Matty mother's aren't in their lives anymore and they had a different relationship even when they were. However, there is one special lady that helped mould who Matty Mills is by teaching him, giving him a safe space and...
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Brooke's Got Herself a Chat GPT "Side Piece"
Brooke's got a little side piece already and her name is Chat GPT! Today is all about AI! How do you use it? What do you use it for? And how far is too far with letting it control your life? Plus we let Brooke's Chat GPT take over a little part of the episode today to see just how creative she…
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Jojo Siwa and Kath Ebbs' Breakup Has Every Gay Talking
And that's exactly what todays episode is all about... The HUGE breakup drama after Jojo Siwa was very flirty with another contestant on Celeb Big Brother UK. Turns out Matty's had a similar conversion with his boyfriend when we was preparing to go on Colombia's Survivor. Plus, our theories about...
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So, Who's Type A and Who's Type B?
Matty's in the thick of the 75 hard challenge at the moment, leading into his 30th birthday and it got us thinking... What does it take in ourselves to help change and evolve? Plus we touch on our company's Reconciliation Action Plan and why other businesses should be getting involved. And we...
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Dan Sultan on His Sobriety and "Missing" His Falls Festival Moment
Dan Sultan is an artist, an Aria Award winner, an actor and a father. Today he shares with Brooke and Matty his journey to sobriety, what drives him to always stay true to himself in an ever changing entertainment industry and his full circle moment with Falls Festival. Dan is very open…
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Debate Settled: Queer Dating is Better
Both Brooke + Matty have been in straight and queer relationships and we know "comparison breeds discontent", but today it has to be done! What are the differences between dating straight vs queer and what has their experiences been? Today we get an insight into broth Brooke + Matty's...
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We Listen And We Don't Judge... Well Maybe A Little
We're letting loose on those things the irk us by listening and not judging... Although when it comes to people who can't pronounce things properly, or those that are just "jumping on instagram" there might be a bit of judgement. Plus Brooke gets a little bit real about her family dynamic. And…
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Why Leaving A Job Can Be the Best Move
Professional breakups are awkward, emotional, and sometimes necessary. In this episode, we get real about walking away from roles and partnerships that no longer align, and how to handle the fallout while protecting your peace and your future. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional...
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Getting Vulnerable With The Imperfects
Today we get under the hood of one of the most popular podcasts in the country when Hugh + Josh +,Van Cuylenburg & Ryan Shelton from The Imperfects sit down for a chat. We find out how exactly Ryan became friends with Josh + Hugh (hint: there was a proposal involved) and where they came up with…
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Bridget Hustwaite Demanded an Exit Meeting From Triple J
Bridget Hustwaite had just turned 30, working at her dream job at Triple J when her boyfriend of 5 years broke up with her on a random Wednesday. She navigated a BIG breakup and turned it into a BIG breakthrough, which included an ADHD diagnosis and advocating for herself after she left the Js....
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Felicia Foxx Is Free To Be
After seeing some negative comments online about Felicia Foxx's cultural Mardi Gras outfit over the weekend, Matty is firing back at the haters in support of the Queer, First Nations community. Plus the director and star of the latest stage adaptation of Picnic At Hanging Rock (Ian Michael &...
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Merry Gay Christmas to All Who Celebrate
Mardi Gras Festival is underway in Sydney with the parade this Saturday! We're taking a little break from attending this year, but that isn't stopping us from celebrating! Today we're talking our peaks and pits from parades passed and also the cheeky outfits we had organised for this year! Nova...
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This Episode Contains a Hard Launch
We don't want to give too much away, but let's just say that Valentine's Day was VERY successful this year! It also may have included a bit of a rogue prank from Matty's partner! And we may be joined in studio today by a very new special someone... Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional...
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You Might Be The Reason You're Single
It's Valentine's Day this FRIDAY so to get you prepped, we're chatting to Australia's Millionaire Matchmaker Trudy Gilbert to give you all the dating tips you'll ever need! From how to prepare for your first date to what scams to look out for on dating apps. And why you might be the reason that...
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Embryos Are Being Created, a Baby is On The Way
WE'RE DOING A LIVE PODCAST AT THE AACTA FESTIVAL! Saturday 8th February 2025 - 12.30pm HOTA on the Gold Coast. It's FREE! Grab your tickets here: https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/first-things-first-matty-mills-brooke-blurton-uy55ru4 -------------------- Matty is becoming a Dad! But at…
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Sit In Your Shit & Put Your Faith in the Youth
WE'RE DOING A LIVE PODCAST AT THE AACTA FESTIVAL! Saturday 8th February 2025 - 12.30pm HOTA on the Gold Coast. It's FREE! Grab your tickets here: https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/first-things-first-matty-mills-brooke-blurton-uy55ru4 -------------------- We're back in full swing of the…
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BONUS: Our Two Cents on Jan 26
The conversation is kicking off once again about Invasion Day, Jan 26, Australia Day (whatever you might call it) and it's feeling like groundhog day. Some mob are exhausted talking about it, some mob are still pushing for the date to be changed. We wanted to reflect our feelings on the debate...
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Mitch Tambo & Voice of Lele Were Brought Together by Their Culture
Husband and wife duo Mitch Tambo + Voice of Lele joins us in studio to talk all about their home life with their 4 girls, and what it's like working and touring together. Plus Mitch shares his reason for making his music independently and how he believes Australia isn't quite ready to embrace...
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Blakfella's Are Built For Survivor
Our queen of Survivor Australia, Kirby Bentley is on the pod today sharing everything from her time filming season 9 of survivor Titans vs Rebels. Plus she let's us know exactly how she likes to play the game, and some of the juice from the upcoming series Survivor: Australia vs The World. Kirby…
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Why First Nations Stories Need to Be on TV and Film
Today we're joined by Travis Cardona, the Director of First Nations at NIDA. Travis gave Matty his first media job, so today we share the story of how our own Matty Mills got discovered! Plus how First Nations stories are now becoming more prevalent in film + TV, and how NIDA is helping share…
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"Dating Apps Have Created a Throwaway Culture" - Sexologist Lucille Shackleton
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/...
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2024: Leave it at The Door, 2025: Let's Thrive
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…
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LIVE Bonus: Today At Apple - Power of Storytelling
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...
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Dannii Minogue is our Queer Cupid
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...
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Should WE Be Acknowledging Country?
WE'RE DOING A LIVE PODCAST!!!! Sunday 15th December Apple 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…
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Luke and Sassy Scott's HR Consultant (aka Sibling Chaos Manager)
WE'RE DOING A LIVE PODCAST!!!! Sunday 15th December Apple 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...
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Becca Hatch on Performing with Coldplay and at the ARIAs
WE'RE DOING A LIVE PODCAST!!!! Sunday 15th December Apple Store in Sydney CBD. It's FREE! Register to attend here: https://apple.co/first-things-first ---------------------- Imagine singing with Coldplay in front of 80,000 people in a packed out stadium, and then following that up with a...
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Realisations Before We Turn 30!
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...
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Leah Purcell on working with Sigourney Weaver & Shania Twain
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...
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AMA: Brooke's Net Worth + the Famous A-Lister in Matty's Phone
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…
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The Inquest Into Brooke's Sisters Death
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…
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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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