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 everyone suffers under a patriarchy and what shit she wants to sort out before she becomes a mum.  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 @bridgethustwaite on Instagram Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   Purchase Bridget's new book Figuring Out Thirty at all good bookstores and here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/figuring-out-thirty-bridget-hustwaite/book/9781761344862.html  CREDITS Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills Guests: Bridget Hustwaite Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 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

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 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 Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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

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 us today to unpack the shame around safe sex and also help us understand what a healthy relationship actually is?  She chats about teaching safe sex and consent in schools and how we can have the conversation with our younger generations. Plus, how dating apps are actually causing a shift in mindset towards relationships.  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 @lucille.shackleton on Instagram Find out more about Lucille's work here: https://lucilleshackleton.com/  Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills Guest: Lucille Shackleton Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 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

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.  Thank you to everyone that came out to the LIVE event! We loved meeting you all, and hope to see you again at another live event in the 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 respect to Elders past and present.  LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram  Find Brooke's Summer reading picks here: https://bit.ly/49n0jxl  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

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 matriarch is turning 105!!!)  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 @danniiminogue on Instagram Watch "I Kissed A Girl" here: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-i-kissed-a-girl!31118   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills Guest: Dannii Minogue Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 from Western Australia.  Matty is a proud Gamilaroi man from Northern NSW.  Today they chat about their lack of connection to their mob's language, why sorry business is so important and the differences in culture between mobs all over the country.  Plus whether mob should be the ones acknowledging country, OR if it's a non-Indigenous persons job?  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

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 is really like now including hanging out with Kelly Osbourne and Selena Gomez AND how they treat their relationship like a business when they need to, including with a HR consultant.  Plus Scott shares his surrogacy journey to get his twins, giving Matty lots of tips for him + his partner!  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 @lukeandsassyscott on Instagram Listen to Luke + Sassy Scott's podcast here:  https://bit.ly/lukesassyscott-pod Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills Guest: Luke & Sassy Scott  Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 about it on todays ep.  Plus she shares how growing up in Western Sydney amongst a multicultural community helped shape her, how good it was seeing so many mob at the ARIAs this year AND how she is supporting Tinashe next year!  But don't worry, her family love to keep her humble!  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 support Mob Music T-shirt Day you can by purchasing a shirt here: https://www.ausmusictshirtday.org.au/premium-t-shirt-range Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram  Follow @beccaxhatch on Instagram Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills Guest: Becca Hatch Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au

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 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

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 Sigourney Weaver while working on The Lost Flowers, and before she acted, she was a musician supporting Shania Twain.  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 @leahpurcell on Instagram Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills Guest: Leah Purcell Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au