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Each week we chronologically look at Netflix Original films. We discuss and dissect the characters, scenes, and why we love or hate it. You might just find your next Netflix film to watch!

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Each week we chronologically look at Netflix Original films. We discuss and dissect the characters, scenes, and why we love or hate it. You might just find your next Netflix film to watch!

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English


Episodes
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The Prom

7/21/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and twenty-third film, the 2020 musical comedy ‘The Prom’ directed by Ryan Murphy starring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Jo Ellen Pellman, Ariana DeBose, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Chamberlin, Mary Kay Place and Kerry Washington. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Who is the most courageous character in the film?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'A California Christmas', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:17:54

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Rose Island (L’incredibile storia dell’lsola delle Rose)

7/14/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and twenty-second film, the 2020 Italian comedy-drama ‘Rose Island’ (L’incredibile storia dell’lsola delle Rose) directed by Sydney Sibilia starring Elio Germano, Matilda De Angelis, Leonardo Lidi, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Luca Zingaretti and Francois Cluzet. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Would you have requested citizenship for Rose Island?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'The Prom', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:17:35

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

7/13/2024
In this special episode we check out Netflix’s Original film from 2024, the action comedy ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ directed by Mark Molloy starring Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot and Kevin Bacon. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Will Netflix prioritise a fifth film?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:21:17

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The Claus Family (De Familie Claus)

7/7/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and twenty-first film, the 2020 Dutch-Belgian Christmas film ‘The Claus Family’ (De Familie Claus) directed by Matthias Temmermans starring Jan Decleir, Mo Bakker and Stefaan Degand. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Do you have a Christmas snow globe?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Rose Island', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:16:22

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A Family Affair

7/3/2024
In this special episode we check out Netflix’s Original film from 2024, the romantic comedy ‘A Family Affair’ directed by Richard LaGravenese starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, Kathy Bates, Liza Koshy, Wes Jetton and Sherry Cola. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'How do you make life bearable for kids who miss their parents?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:13:33

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Mank (2020)

6/30/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and twentieth film, the 2020 biographical drama ‘Mank’ directed by David Fincher starring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Arliss Howard, Tom Pelphrey, Charles Dance and Tom Burke. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Who deserves the credit for ‘Citizen Kane’?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'The Claus Family', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:15:23

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Leyla Everlasting (9 Kere Leyla)

6/23/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and nineteenth film, the 2020 Turkish comedy ‘Leyla Everlasting’ (9 Kere Leyla) directed by Ezel Akay starring Demet Akbag, Haluk Bilginer, Elcin Sangu, Firat Tanis and Alican Yucesoy. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Would this work on stage?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Mank', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:13:30

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Christmas Crossfire (Wir konnen nicht anders)

6/16/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and eighteenth film, the 2020 German comedy ‘Christmas Crossfire’ (Wir konnen nicht anders) directed by Detlev Buck starring Kostja Ullmann, Alli Neumann and Sascha Alexander Gersak. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Do you like saunas?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Leyla Everlasting', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:15:44

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Just Another Christmas (Tudo Bem no Natal que Vem)

6/9/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and seventeenth film, the 2020 Brazilian Christmas fantasy comedy ‘Just Another Christmas’ (Tudo Bem no Natal que Vem) directed by Roberto Santucci starring Leandro Hassum, Elisa Pinheiro and Danielle Winits. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Would having your birthday on Christmas suck?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Christmas Crossfire', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:12:24

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Finding Agnes

6/2/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and sixteenth film, the 2020 Filipino drama ‘Finding Agnes’ directed by Marla Ancheta starring Jelson Bay, Sue Ramirez and Sandy Andolong. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Can you do a Rubik’s cube?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Just Another Christmas', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:14:56

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Atlas

5/27/2024
In this special episode we check out Netflix’s Original film from 2024, the science fiction action thriller ‘Atlas’ directed by Brad Peyton starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Have you used AI to make life easier?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:16:40

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The Call (Kol)

5/26/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and fifteenth film, the 2020 South Korean science fiction psychological-thriller ‘The Call’ (Kol) directed by Lee Chung-hyun starring Park Shin-hye, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Sung-ryung and Lee El. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'What would you give up to change your past?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Finding Agnes', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:11:44

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The Beast (La Belva)

5/19/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and fourteenth film, the the 2020 Italian action thriller ‘The Beast’ (La Belva) directed by Ludovico Di Martino starring Fabrizio Gifuni, Lino Musella and Monica Piseddu. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'How long is ‘The Beast’ locked away for?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'The Call', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:11:40

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Thelma the Unicorn

5/17/2024
In this special episode we check out Netflix’s Original film from 2024, the animated musical adventure comedy film ‘Thelma the Unicorn’ directed by Jarred Hess and Lynn Wang starring the voices of Brittany Howard, Will Forte, Jemaine Clement, Edi Patterson, Fred Armisen, Zach Galifianakis, Jon Heder and Shondrella Avery. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Have you read the book?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:14:23

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The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

5/12/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and thirteenth film, the 2020 Christmas comedy ‘The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two’ directed by Chris Columbus starring Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Jahzir Bruno, Julian Dennison, Tyrese Gibson, Judah Lewis, Sunny Suljic, Darlene Love and Malcolm McDowell. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Will they make a third film?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'The Beast', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:14:33

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Unfrosted

5/6/2024
In this special episode we check out Netflix’s Original film from 2024, the comedy ‘Unfrosted’ directed by Jerry Seinfeld starring Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Hugh Grant and Amy Schumer. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'What’s your favourite Pop Tart flavour?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:16:33

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Notes for My Son (El Cuaderno de Tomy)

5/5/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and twelfth film, the 2020 Argentine drama ‘Notes for My Son’ (El Cuaderno de Tomy) directed by Carlos Sorinstarring Monica Antonopulos, Paola Barrientos and Valeria Bertuccelli. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'When is a right time for Tomy to get the notebook?' ' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Christmas Chronicles 2', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:14:08

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Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver

4/29/2024
In this special episode we check out Netflix’s Original film from 2024, the epic space opera ‘Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver’ directed by Zack Snyder starring Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Elise Duffy, Charlotte Maggi, Stuart Martin, Cary Elwes and Anthony Hopkins. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Do Netflix invest in this series further?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:14:46

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Hillbilly Elegy

4/28/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and eleventh film, the 2020 drama ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ directed by Ron Howard starring Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto, Bo Hopkins and Owen Asztalos. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Is this a rich person’s idea of what it is like to be a poor person?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Notes for My Son', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:16:22

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Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square

4/21/2024
Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and tenth film, the 2020 Christmas musical ‘Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square’ directed by Debbie Allen starring Dolly Parton, Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis and Treat Williams. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Felicity as an angel in training. Was that really needed?' You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating. If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse MJ We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here. Next week we have 'Hillbilly Elegy', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here. Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Duration:00:12:13