The Anita Podcast

Finn Little

Before he was third billing on Paramount+'s Dutton Ranch alongside Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, Finn Little was a softly spoken kid from Brisbane who liked fishing in the river, was obsessed with magic, and had no idea that a School Zone TV commercial at age five would lead to sharing a set with some of the greatest actors of our generation. Geoffrey Rush. Angelina Jolie. Nicolas Cage. Kevin Costner. Annette Bening. Ed Harris. All before turning 20. We talk about growing up on set instead of in a classroom, what Taylor Sheridan said when he called to tell Finn he'd written Carter specifically for him, the horse he rode for years that he still misses, the hat he never got to keep, and the phone call that changed absolutely everything. He doesn't love talking about himself, which turned into something so pure! Love it! Dutton Ranch is streaming now on Paramount+. But first — meet the kid from Brisbane. Dutton Ranch premiered with two episodes on Friday, 15 May with new episodes dropping weekly! 🎧 Watch the Dutton Ranch official trailer: here [https://youtu.be/_oKbFzvm7ao] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jasmin Tarasin

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, coercive control, emotional abuse, financial abuse, and intergenerational trauma. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the 1800RESPECT national helpline on 1800 737 732 — available 24/7. This episode is not suitable for kids. I sat down with Jasmin Tarasin — director of the stunning new Australian film Life Could Be a Dream — and I was not prepared for how deeply personal this conversation would become. For both of us. Life Could Be a Dream follows Sarah, a forty-year-old woman navigating her way out of a coercive marriage while trying to model strength for her teenage son. It's a film about emotional abuse, shame, survival, and what it actually takes to start over. Starring Maeve Dermody and Alexander England, with Jasmin's own son Sonny McGee in a breakthrough performance. We talk about why coercive control is so hard to see from the inside, why women don't ask for help, and why the most dangerous version of an abuser is the charming one. We also get into the unique and delicate dynamic between single mothers and their sons during adolescence — and what we owe our kids when it comes to modelling what healthy love actually looks like. Jasmin grew up witnessing multigenerational domestic violence firsthand. This film is personal. And it shows in every frame. And my key takeaway from Jasmin? The fairytale we were sold since childhood — the one about being rescued, being completed, being kept — it's the very thing that can keep us trapped. Rewriting that story takes courage. But it's possible. And it starts with knowing what to look for. In this episode: * What coercive control really looks like in middle and upper-class relationships — and why it stays invisible * The Jekyll-and-Hyde dynamic of the charming abuser and why it's more terrifying than physical violence * How children absorb toxic behaviour without knowing it's wrong * The shame that stops women from asking for help * Why financial independence is one of the most radical acts of self-protection * The impact campaign partnering with CommBank Next Chapter and The Man Cave * The phone call that changed Jasmin's life About the film: Life Could Be a Dream is in cinemas now through Palace Cinemas. $1 from every ticket sold goes directly to The Man Cave — Australia's leading preventative mental health charity for young men. CommBank Next Chapter supports people across Australia experiencing financial abuse. commbank.com.au/nextchapter The Man Cave: themancave.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ana Thu Nguyen

In this engaging interview of The Anita Podcast, actor Ana Thu Nguyen shares her inspiring journey from childhood in Sydney's Shire to becoming a rising star in Hollywood. She discusses her cultural roots, the importance of authenticity in acting, and the serendipity behind her role in Mortal Kombat II, offering valuable insights for aspiring actors and fans alike. This week's key takeaway: Trust your instincts and let go! Follow Ana - @anathunguyen Mortal Kombat Official Site - https://www.mortalkombat.com/ Follow Anita - @hi.itsanita ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Justin Hill

If you know Justin Hill, you know he's the guy who shows up to an interview in a Schiaparelli-inspired suit covered in brooches just to break the ice with Nicola Coughlan — and it worked. Spectacularly. Justin is one of Australia's most recognised entertainment reporters, host of Loud and Proud on Hayu and Drag Race Down Under: The Podcast for Stan, and the man whose Wicked interview went so viral it ended up on Good Morning America. He's also, full disclosure, one of my friends — which made this conversation honest and a little nerdy about the industry we work in! We get into all of it — the years of grinding before he made it, what it actually felt like to walk away from the Kyle and Jackie O show, how he built his own TV series from a single phone call, and why starting over is sometimes the best thing that can happen to you. We also talk fashion, FOMO, jealousy, and the very specific kind of exhaustion that comes from being your own producer, editor, stylist, and Uber passenger all in one night. Follow Justin on socials @jus_hill ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Poh Ling Yeow

You think you know her but after this conversation, you'll know her a little differently. In the very first episode of The Anita Podcast, host and entertainment journalist Anita sits down with Poh Ling Yeow — MasterChef Australia Season 1 runner-up, TV host, painter, and now judge on MasterChef Australia Season 18. They go deep on navigating chaos in television production, dealing with online hate without losing yourself, the unexpected path that brought Poh back to MasterChef, letting go of perfectionism, what love really looks like when you stop getting in your own way, and the ongoing, beautiful, messy evolution of becoming who you're meant to be. This is The Anita Podcast — the people you know, the stories you don't. Catch Poh on Season 18 of MasterChef Australia on Ten and 10Play. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.