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 discuss the film marking the 20 year anniversary of Peaches' album of the same name.

Together they delve into body image, life after kids, and what parts of them they would like to see in their kids. Not so much talk about vulvas but a lot of laughs and some insight into parenting beyond the party.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect mums getting real and having a chat.

Things might get loud.

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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 fatherhood, our "job" as dads, and the pearls of wisdom we like to bestow on our little ones.

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 emotional.

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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 be able to bring you these conversations between mums doing their thing.

But for this episode - and possibly some in the future - Sam and Sarah will be discussing the joys of being a parent, without all that gender stuff getting in the way.

In this episode, they talk about the truth of our gendered inadequacies as parents, being a single parent, and the importance of letting our kids engage in risky play.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect parents getting real and having a chat.

It should be emotional.

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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 systems, getting second chances as parents, and the almost indescribable moments that fill and break our hearts.

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 emotional.

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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, when it's okay to not respect our kids' privacy, and giving our kids the right messages about sex and intimacy.

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 emotional.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, the importance of boredom, and the desire to be as good or better parents than we had.

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 emotional.

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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 and transparency, showing tenderness to our kids, and the importance of ritual, routine and tradition.

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 emotional.

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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 show them, and prioritising our own self-care from time to time.

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 emotional.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.