Folks on Film

Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode our hosts, Sam and Sarah, watch a movie with a dad or a mum in it, and then come together with another parent to talk about the film, its depiction of parenthood, and how that relates to their own experience.For this episode of the show, first broadcast October 19th, 2025, Sam was joined in the studio by public servant and community footy umpire, Bryn. They've watched Daddy Day Care (so you don't have to) and use it to have a chat about choosing schools for our kids, managing finances and stress, and society's sexism that views men as incapable parents.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect parents getting real and having a chat.Come for the chat, stay for the vibe.

This was first broadcast October 12th 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah sits down with Kaye (retired nurse, florist and taxi driver, plus - and most importantly - mum to Sarah and five others, as well as grandmum to 9 squirts!), about what we can learn about mumming and parenting from the 1989 comedy, Shirley Valentine. Using the film's depiction of mothering and family as their jumping-off point, the mums chat about challenges of supporting your kids with something you don’t agree on, navigating the tough stuff and being true to yourself as a mother. Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect mums getting real and having a chat.Get on board the F Plan.

Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode our hosts, Sam and Sarah, watch a movie with a dad or a mum in it, and then come together with another parent to talk about the film, it's depiction of parenthood, and how that relates to their own experience.For this episode of the show, first broadcast October 5th, 2025, Sam was joined from Perth by Greg Hughes, doting dad and philanthropist. They've watched Signs (so you don't have to) and use its depiction of fatherhood and family to have a chat about getting our kids to take responsibility for their mess, screen time, and grieving for a lost child.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect parents getting real and having a chat.Come for the chat, stay for the vibe.

Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode our hosts, Sam and Sarah, watch a movie with a dad or a mum in it, and then come together with another parent to talk about the film, it's depiction of parenthood, and how that relates to their own experience.For this episode of the show, first broadcast on September 28th, 2025 (the day after the AFL Grand Final), Sam was joined in the studio by co-host Sarah for a chat about Australian Rules. It's not an easy watch at time, but the folks use the film's depiction of family as a jumping off point, they chat about male anger, domestic violence, and how hate is passed down like an heirloom.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect parents getting real and having a chat.Come for the chat, stay for the vibe.

This was first broadcast August 24th 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria. In this episode of the show, Sarah sits down with Hayley (artist, death care professional and advocate), about what we can learn about mumming and parenting from the 2018 horror opus, Hereditary. Using the film's depiction of mothering and family as their jumping-off point, the mums chat about guilt, strong mothers and losing your shit with your kid (haven’t we all?).Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect mums getting real and having a chat.Tock!

Folks on Film is a chat show about parenting and movies. Every episode our hosts, Sam and Sarah, watch a movie with a dad or a mum in it, and then come together with another parent to talk about the film, it's depiction of parenthood, and how that relates to their own experience.For this episode of the show, first broadcast August 17th, 2025, Sarah was joined in the studio by co-host Sam for a chat about The Castle. Using it's depiction of family as a jumping off point, they chat about family stereotypes in movies, gender authority in the home, and letting kids roam and experience the world.Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect parents getting real and having a chat.Come for the chat, stay for the vibe.

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.