Folks on Film

Chef (with Paul)

This was first broadcast March 1st 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.  In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Paul (waste management consultant - although not like in The Sopranos), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 2014 comedy/drama, Chef. Using the film's depiction of fatherhood and family as their jumping-off point, the dads chat about involving ourselves in our kids' lives, walking the fine line between protecting our kids and preparing them for the world, and raising a kid in a bilingual household. Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect dads getting real and having a chat. Behind! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

My Neighbour Totoro (with Sarah and Sam)

This was first broadcast January 25th 2026, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.  In this episode of the show, Sarah and co-host Sam chat about what they can learn about life and parenting from the 1988 Studio Ghibli classic, My Neighbour Totoro. Using the film's depiction of parenthood and family as their jumping-off point, the folks chat about playing make believe with our kids, mortality, and how it takes a village. Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect folks getting real and having a chat. See you on the cat bus. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Christmas with the Kranks (with Sarah and Sam)

This was first broadcast December 21st, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.  In this episode of the show, hosts Sarah and Sam chat about what we can learn about parenting and families from the 2004 "comedy", Christmas with the Kranks. Using the film's depiction of parenthood and family as their jumping-off point, the folks chat about division of labour, handling the stress of family Christmas time, and Sarah's undying love for festive movies. Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect folks getting real and having a chat. You better be good. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Bosch and Rockit (with Peter)

This was first broadcast December 7th 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.  In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Peter (producer and 'risky-play' advocate), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 2022 Aussie drama, Bosch & Rockit. Using the film's depiction of fathering and family as their jumping-off point, the dads chat about the line between being a parent and a mate to our kids, the privilege of being loved by our children, and the pros and cons of swearing around the young 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. Surf's up. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Godfather (with Ross Knight - Cosmic Psychos)

This was first broadcast November 9th 2025, on 94.9 MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.  In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Ross (farmer, bassist and lead singer for Cosmic Psychos), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 1972 classic, The Godfather. Using the film's depiction of fathering and family as their jumping-off point, the dads chat about work-life balance, the innate drive to protect our kids, and what it means to be a man. 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's a chat you can't refuse. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.