Folks on Film

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 film's depiction of fathering and family as their jumping-off point, the dads chat about being authentic for our family, passing traits down to our kids, and what we learnt about dadding from our own dads.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect dads getting real and having a chat.Catch it while you can.

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 film, Finding Nemo. Using the trials and tribulations of clownfish dad, Marlin as their jumping off point, the dads chat about the importance of letting our kids engage in risky play, not being a helicopter parent, and how the instinct to sacrifice ourselves for the good of our kids never goes away, no matter how old they are.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect dads getting real and having a chat.Just keep swimming, folks.

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, building positive relationships, seeing yourself in your kids and the joy of singing. A few laughs, a few tears and maybe a garbage truck or two, fresh from Sarah’s lounge.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect mums getting real and having a chat.It should put a fire in your soul.

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 artists with criminal pasts or just general shitty behaviour. But it is also a movie about family and the memories connected to consuming media. So we spoke about that too.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect parents getting real and having a chat about doing their best.Don't touch that dial.

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 People. Using the trials and tribulations of Calvin and family as their jumping off point, the dads chat about grief, worrying about our kids, and dadding while in the public eye.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect dads getting real and having a chat.It should be (extra)ordinary.

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, performance and grace (well most of the time). Being new to a community is something both Sophie and Sarah can resonate with. They talk about the challenges of living away from “home”, remaining true to themselves and their developing tweens. For those of you grateful for finding your feet and your community.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect mums getting real and having a chat.It should be fin-tastic (yes, that is a terrible pun).