First Things First

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 it's not an ep with us without a little bit of farting...  Nova Entertainment ackn...

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 custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our...

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 the idea for the podcast.  Plus, what are some of the best lessons they've all learned fr...

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.  Today she chats to Brooke and Matty about it all, including her career highs and lows, why e...

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 mo...

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...

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 E...

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...

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 what cost $$$?  The IVF process in Colombia isn't cheap and he shares all the details i...

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 pod again for the year so it's time for a proper catch up!  What did Brooke and Matty g...

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 pus...

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 cultu...

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...

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...

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...

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 l...

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. ...

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...

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 traditions and a little bit more about our culture.  Brooke is a proud Noongar woman f...

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 confirm they're JUST as funny in person!  The boys dish some behind the scenes dirt on what their life...

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 performance at the ARIAs. Well Becca Hatch has had an amazing last month and year and she tells us all abo...

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 Gadi...

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 Sig...

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 custodia...

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 s...