First Things First

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 & Lorinda May Merrypor) stop by to tell us all about how they're helping re-tell the story for a modern and multi-cultural world. 

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 @lorinda_may on Instagram
• Follow @ianmichaelianmichael on Instagram
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  
• Purchase tickets to see Picnic At Hanging Rock in Sydney here: 
  https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2025/picnic-at-hanging-rock 

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Guests: Ian Michael & Lorinda May Merrypor
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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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 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  
• Find the Mardi Gras/ Google/ Meta article on The Guardian HERE

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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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 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  

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you're still single. 

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  
• Purchase Trudy's latest book 'You Are The Reason You're Alone' here: https://trudygilbert.com/book/ 

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Guest: Millionaire Matchmaker Trudy Gilbert 
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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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 

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Matty is becoming a Dad! But at what cost $$$? 
The IVF process in Colombia isn't cheap and he shares all the details in todays episode. 

Which leads Brooke to reminisce on her past and a baby big moment for her post-Bachelorette filming. 

Ultimately, we know these two are going to be the most loving parents when the time comes! 

Plus, there's been a friendship fallout this year which has led us to protect our own peace! 

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  

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 

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We're back in full swing of the pod again for the year so it's time for a proper catch up! 

What did Brooke and Matty get up to over the holiday period, how are we feeling about this year, and how do we want to see First Nations represented in our media. 

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  

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 today, and share why it's still important to be talking about it and why our community is STILL pushing for change.
So that we as one can all celebrate together with honour and respect for the past. 

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

If you'd like to attend an Invasion Day rally around the country here's where you'll find them: 
https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/invasion-day-rallies-protests-australia-january-26/  

AND here's a free toolkit to educate yourself more on Jan 26 and also find more events to attend: 
https://www.amnesty.org.au/invasion-day-2025-activist-toolkit/ 

• Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
• Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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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 someone like him just yet. 

And how Mitch and Lele bonded over their strong connection to culture and why they love sharing it so much. 

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 @mitchtambo on Instagram
• Follow @voiceof_lele on Instagram
• Find their new single 'My Island Home' across all streaming platforms out 24th of Jan! 
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Guest: Mitch Tambo + Voice of Lele 
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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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 is also an elite AFL player having both played and coached in the AFLW, she gives us her take on how the AFL can improve both on and off the pitch. 

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 @kirbybentley on Instagram
• Find out more about Kirby's renewables business here: https://djookian.com.au/ 
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Guest: Kirby Bentley
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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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 more First Nations stories. 

As well as how Travis experienced typecasting during his career as an actor, and why diversity is so important. 

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 Travis' Story here: https://www.nida.edu.au/profile/travis-cardona/ 
• Find out mora about NIDA here: https://www.nida.edu.au/ 
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

CREDITS
Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
Guest: Travis Cardona
Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.