Folks on Film
by Sam Loy
Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode, Sam and another dad watch a movie with a dad in it. Then, they come together and use the film's depiction of fatherhood as a way to talk about their own dadding experiences and big-boy feelings. This show is produced for 94.9 MainFM on Djarra country, Castlemaine, Victoria. In the future, the show will include mums. This podcast is playing catch-up to the radio broadcasts, and mums come into it at after about 20 episodes. Be excellent to each other. *Please note, our show cover artwork was generated with AI. It feels wrong, and we're sorry to be a part of the problem. But it also saved us hours of work.*
Episodes
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Chef (with Paul)
This was first broadcast March 1st 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Paul (waste management consultant - although not like in The Sopranos), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 2014 comedy/drama, Chef. Using the...
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My Neighbour Totoro (with Sarah and Sam)
This was first broadcast January 25th 2026, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah and co-host Sam chat about what they can learn about life and parenting from the 1988 Studio Ghibli classic, My Neighbour Totoro. Using the film's depiction of parenthood and...
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Christmas with the Kranks (with Sarah and Sam)
This was first broadcast December 21st, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, hosts Sarah and Sam chat about what we can learn about parenting and families from the 2004 "comedy", Christmas with the Kranks. Using the film's depiction of parenthood and family as…
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Bosch and Rockit (with Peter)
This was first broadcast December 7th 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Peter (producer and 'risky-play' advocate), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 2022 Aussie drama, Bosch & Rockit. Using the film's…
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The Godfather (with Ross Knight - Cosmic Psychos)
This was first broadcast November 9th 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Ross (farmer, bassist and lead singer for Cosmic Psychos), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 1972 classic, The Godfather. Using the…
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Daddy Day Care (with Bryn)
Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode our hosts, Sam and Sarah, watch a movie with a dad or a mum in it, and then come together with another parent to talk about the film, its depiction of parenthood, and how that relates to their own experience. For this episode…
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Shirley Valentine (with Kaye)
This was first broadcast October 12th 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah sits down with Kaye (retired nurse, florist and taxi driver, plus - and most importantly - mum to Sarah and five others, as well as grandmum to 9 squirts!), about what we can...
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Signs (with Greg)
Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode our hosts, Sam and Sarah, watch a movie with a dad or a mum in it, and then come together with another parent to talk about the film, it's depiction of parenthood, and how that relates to their own experience. For this episode...
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Australian Rules (with Sarah and Sam)
Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode our hosts, Sam and Sarah, watch a movie with a dad or a mum in it, and then come together with another parent to talk about the film, it's depiction of parenthood, and how that relates to their own experience. For this episode...
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Hereditary (with Hayley)
This was first broadcast August 24th 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah sits down with Hayley (artist, death care professional and advocate), about what we can learn about mumming and parenting from the 2018 horror opus, Hereditary. Using the film's...
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The Castle (with Sarah and Sam)
Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode our hosts, Sam and Sarah, watch a movie with a dad or a mum in it, and then come together with another parent to talk about the film, it's depiction of parenthood, and how that relates to their own experience. For this episode...
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Big Fish (with Luke)
This was first broadcast July 20th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Luke (teacher, musician and co-coach of the rampaging Castlemaine U9s), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 2003 drama/fantasy, Big Fish. Using the...
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Finding Nemo (with Graeme Connors)
This was first broadcast July 20th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Graeme Connors (country music legend, Mackay local, and also a grandfather), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the loveable and near-perfect family...
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Mamma Mia! (with Helen)
This was first broadcast July 20th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah chatted with Helen (Castlemaine born-and-bred family counsellor, and mum to two tween girls) about the ABBA musical Mamma Mia! Helen and Sarah chat about being their authentic selves,...
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Radio Days (with Sarah and Sam)
This was first broadcast July 13th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, both your hosts, Sarah and Sam, sit around on couches and chat about the nostalgia-fest, Radio Days. As a Woody Allen film, the conversation quickly got deep about the ethics around rewarding...
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Ordinary People (with Tim Rogers)
This was first broadcast July 6th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Tim (frontman for You Am I, Hard-Ons, and North Melbourne tragic), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 1980 Best Picture Oscar winner, Ordinary...
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Mermaids (with Sophie)
This was first broadcast June 29th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah chatted with Sophie (circus performer, instructor, and ex-expat Australian), about the coming of age film Mermaids. Sophie is an acrobat extraordinaire juggling being a mum with travel,...
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (with Stew)
This was first broadcast June 22nd 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Stew (Radio Galah's captain and ex-youth worker), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the nostalgic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Using the...
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The Merger (with Sarah and Sam)
This was first broadcast June 8th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, you get both hosts, Sam AND Sarah! They're here to talk about what we can learn about parenting from the Aussie sporting comedy, The Merger. It's a movie about country towns, prejudice…
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Everything Everywhere All At Once (with Taylor)
This was first broadcast June 1st, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Taylor (artist and your new friendly local Canadian), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the amazing freak-fest Everything Everywhere All At Once. As…
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Gayby Baby (with Tallace)
This was first broadcast May the 25th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah chatted with Tallace about the poignant documentary, Gayby Baby. Tallace is a local who is currently completing a PHD in the middle of making delicious treats for the local school,...
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (with Taylor)
This was first broadcast May the 11th, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this extra special Mother's Day edition of the show, Sarah talks to her boy Taylor about Wes Andersen’s charming adaption of Fantastic My Fox. Taylor loves gaming, Yu Gi Oh, and basketball. In this interview he is...
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Riding in Cars With Boys (with Keeks)
This was first broadcast May the 4th (be with you), 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah chatted with Keeks about the movie Riding in Cars with Boys. Keeks is a local who is a pro roller skater, loves taking her bike out for an afternoon cruise and hanging...
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White Boy Rick (with Noonge)
This was first broadcast April 13th, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Andrew (a good human and known to his mates as Noonge), about what we can learn about dadding from Matthew McConnaughey in gritty real-life crime drama, White Boy Rick....
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Willow (with Erin)
This was first broadcast April 6th, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah sits down with Erin (childcare worker and avid green-thumb) to chat about what we can learn about mumming from the rollicking adventure from our youths, Willow. They talk about being...
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Starred Up (with Camilo)
This was first broadcast March 30th, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Camilo (social worker, events coordinator, and local legend) to chat about what we can learn about dadding from the violent prison drama, Starred Up. They talk about the...
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Still Alice (with Letty)
This was first broadcast on March 23rd, 2025 on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, host Sarah and her guest Letty (performer, producer, dancer, mover and shaker) have watched Still Alice (so you don't have to), and answer the eternal question: what can a movie…
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The Road (with Harry)
This was first broadcast March 16th, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Harry (actor, producer, retailer) to chat about what we can learn about dadding from the super cheerful and definitely not depressing movie, The Road. They talk about...
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Teaches of Peaches (with Liz)
This was first broadcast March 9th, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, brand new Folks on Film co-host, Sarah, asks the question: what can the documentary Teaches of Peaches teach us about being a parent? Not a lot, surprisingly, but also, maybe heaps? Sarah…
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Boyz In The Hood (with Rich)
This was first broadcast on February 2, 2025 on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, host Sam and his guest Rich (photographer, broadcaster, and local sporting legend) have watched Boyz In The Hood (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film...
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Blended (with Sarah)
This was first broadcast on February 23, 2025 on 94.9 MainFM as part of the newly refurbished Folks on Film. In this episode of the show, host Sam and his guest, Sarah, discuss the mildly-amusing and about-average-for-a-Sandler-film, Blended. Sarah is a mum and also happens to be the new co-host…
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The Pursuit of Happyness (with Mark)
This was first broadcast on February 16, 2025 on 94.9 MainFM as part of the Sunday Midday Show. In this episode of the show, host Sam and his guest Mark (restauranteur, trendsetter, and henceforth known locally as Mr. Basketball) have watched The Pursuit of Happyness (so you don't have to).…
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Eighth Grade (with Pat)
This was first broadcast on February 2nd, 2025 on 94.9 MainFM as part of the Sunday Midday Show. In this episode of the show, host Sam and his guest Pat (California-based personal trainer and dad-fluencer) have watched Eighth Grade (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the…
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Parenthood (with Sam)
This was first broadcast on January 19th, 2025 on 94.9 MainFM as part of the Sunday Midday Show. In this episode of the show, host Sam and his guest Sam (Sam-squared!) have watched Parenthood (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the three dads (and one kick-arse mum) in the film as…
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About Time (with Hamish)
This was first broadcast on December 12th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of the Sunday Midday Show. In this episode of the show, host Sam and his guest Hamish have watched About Time (so you don't have to). It's a fillum from 2013 that's positively bursting with niceness and good vibes (and a…
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You Hurt My Feelings (with Sanjay)
This was first broadcast on December 1st, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Sanjay (music producer, teacher, event planner) have watched You Hurt My Feelings (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their jumping-off...
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Mr. Mom (with Roland)
This was first broadcast on November 17th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Roland (primary school teacher, dad of two, supporter of terrible football teams) have watched Mr. Mom (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the…
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Hot Rod (with Alex)
This was first broadcast on October 20th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Alex (teacher, broadcaster, step-dad) have watched Hot Rod (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the step-dad in the film as their jumping-off point, they talk...
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Mrs. Doubtfire (with Ryder)
This was first broadcast on September 29th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Ryder (youth worker, model, brother-in-law extraordinaire) have watched Mrs Doubtfire (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their...
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To Kill A Mockingbird (with Brian)
This was first broadcast on August 25th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Brian (retired solicitor, author, history buff) have watched To Kill A Mockingbird (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their jumping-off...
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Blow (with Jakob)
This was first broadcast on July 12, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Jakob (disability support worker, DJ, friendly bugger) have watched Blow (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the two dads in the film as their jumping-off point,...
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Daddy's Home 2 (with Simmo)
This was first broadcast on June 9th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Simmo (gardener, beer enthusiast) have watched Daddy's Home 2 (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the four dads (!) in the film as their jumping-off point, they...
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A Quiet Place (with Glenn)
This was first broadcast on May 26th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Glenn (army veteran and social worker) have watched A Quiet Place (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their jumping-off point, they talk...
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Captain Fantastic (with Rich)
This was first broadcast on May 12th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Rich (band booker, yoga instructor, lover of knowledge) have watched Captain Fantastic (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their…
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Away We Go (with Stu)
This was first broadcast on April 28th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest, expectant dad Stu (transport planner, cricket club president, top bloke) have watched Away We Go (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad-to-be in the film…
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Road to Perdition (with Serge)
This was first broadcast on April 14th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Serge (lawyer, movie buff, supporter of bad football teams) have watched Road to Perdition (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the two dads in the film as their...
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Little Miss Sunshine (with Monte)
We're jumping right into things. No trailer, no preamble, just getting this thing out there with our first episode. This was first broadcast on March 31st, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show. In it, host Sam and his guest Monte (social worker, musician, board game cheat) have...
About this show
Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies.
Every episode, Sam and another dad watch a movie with a dad in it. Then, they come together and use the film's depiction of fatherhood as a way to talk about their own dadding experiences and big-boy feelings.
This show is produced for 94.9 MainFM on Djarra country, Castlemaine, Victoria.
In the future, the show will include mums. This podcast is playing catch-up to the radio broadcasts, and mums come into it at after about 20 episodes.
Be excellent to each other.
*Please note, our show cover artwork was generated with AI. It feels wrong, and we're sorry to be a part of the problem. But it also saved us hours of work.*
Hosted by
Sam Loy