Folks on Film

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 boundaries of discipline, not standing in the way of your kids' freedom, and how we learn to be d...

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 about early onset Alzheimer's teach us about being a mum. There'll be deep discussions about overcoming cha...

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 reading to kids, being the "protector" of our children, and how to expose them to the shittier aspec...

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, in her first ever solo show, is joined by Liz (primary school teacher and music lover) to d...

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 (the effortlessly cool, Furious Styles) as their jumping off point, they talk about the importance of fa...

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 of the show. Huzzah! Up until now, the show was called Dads on Film, but not anymore. Very excited to b...

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). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their jumping off point, they talk about domestic sleeping sy...

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 film as their jumping off point, they talk about the cultural differences between Australian and the USA,...

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 their jumping off point, they talk about being present, letting our kids discover the world for themselves...

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 couple of cracking dads). Sam and Hamish share their thoughts on the film, as well as the drive for honesty...

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 point, they talk about fostering faith and trust in our kids, not going overboard with the support we...

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 film as their jumping-off point, they talk about the pressures and expectations of being a manly provider,...

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 about the unique role of a step-parent and how it's very, very different from what we see in the movies...

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 jumping-off point, they talk about the fine line between being playful and irresponsible, the division of la...

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 point, they talk about the important things we teach our kids, feeling pride in our kids, and being a...

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, they talk being a hero to our kids and the responsibility that entails, how to not lead our kids astray...

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 talk about Christmas time with the kids, intimacy, and having the "talk" with your kids. Don't come expe...

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 about sacrifice as a dad, the pressure and expectation to be a provider and a protector, and the guilt th...

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 jumping-off point, they talk about remaining close as a family after your kids are grown, exposing our kids safel...

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 as their jumping-off point, they talk about waiting for bub's delivery, the fears and hopes that come w...

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 jumping-off point, they chat about how we talk to our kids about difficult topics, taking pride in our...

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 watched Little Miss Sunshine (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the two dads in the film as...