I've Got a Mate

Today's episode of 'I've got a mate' features Leon Filewood, who generously spent time with me during the run of his show 'Whichway' at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Leon and I have a good yarn about his Country up on Thursday Island, whether there is such a thing as a 'nice' racist, his journey with comedy and using humour to approach tough conversations with kindness, whether the term 'ally' is useful or whether there might be a better alternative, and a whole range of other things.This episode was recorded on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country and my deepest respect goes to Elders past and present, and I'm thankful for being able to feel welcome as part of this community, living and working on this land.All guests' opinions are their own and should not be considered representative of the organisations or groups they may be affiliated with.LinksLeon Filewood Comedy Totemism in Aboriginal Societies Deadly Funny Nice Racists / Nice Racism Ben Moodie Comedy Four Corners – Yoorrook Justice Commission

Today's episode of 'I've got a mate' features Dr Blaze Kwaymullina. Blaze was happy to chat and share his insights relating to a range of topics including Native Title and its relationship to community and Country, virtue signalling and how it is different from genuine cultural curiosity and respect, reconciliation, Indigenous economic development, human rights and equity, and about a thousand other micro-topics we tangentially traverse. This episode was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja (Country) and my acknowledgement and deepest respect goes to Elders past and present. Also, my acknowledgement and respect goes to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Community, on whose land I live and work.All guests' opinions are their own and should not be considered representative of the organisations or groups they may be affiliated with.Links Some great photos of Palyku Country Everywhen and the Dreamtime Tyson Yunkaporta – Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save The World Yoorrook Justice Commission – Value of gold extracted in Victoria The Dilan Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership What is Cultural Safety? What is a Brave Space? 

Today's episode of I've Got A Mate podcast features Murrie Kemp. Murrie and I chat about moieties and totems, the Indigenous vs non-Indigenous life experience and important differences, Aboriginal procurement and social return, and how to be a good ally.This episode was recorded on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country and my deepest respect goes to Elders past and present, and I'm thankful for being able to feel welcome as part of this community, living and working on this land.All guests' opinions are their own and should not be considered representative of the organisations or groups they may be affiliated with.LinksSupply Nation Fact Sheets – Useful information about Supply Nation and the social return on investment of Aboriginal Businesses Yoorrook Justice Commission – Soldier Settlement Scheme Woorabinda Mission What is Cultural Load?

Today's episode of I've got a mate podcast features Arimaya Yates, a good friend of mine who was happy to chat about discovering her Aboriginality, her mob and her Country, how to be a good ally, the cultural load on Indigenous people, and how to ask dumb questions politely from a place of genuine curiosity.This episode was recorded on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country and my deepest respect goes to Elders past and present, and I'm thankful for being able to feel welcome as part of this community, living and working on this land.All guests' opinions are their own and should not be considered representative of the organisations or groups they may be affiliated with.LinksMe and White Supremacy by Layla Saad Yoorrook Justice Commission Performative Allyship – Rona Glynn-McDonald has described it as being an ally “only for the visibility or clout that it gives you”. In short, performative allyship is when you are an ally for the social capital that it gives you, rather than doing it simply to be a good ally. How to be a Genuine Ally