60 acast.com <![CDATA[I've Got a Mate]]> https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/ive-got-a-mate en Glenn McDonald Culture,Indigenous,Aboriginal,Australian,Reconciliation,Cultural Exchange,Two way learning Glenn McDonald I've Got A Mate podcast gives you an opportunity to join me as I sit down for interesting and in-depth yarns with some of the people I've been lucky enough to call mates over the years. Trust me, I've met some interesting characters, and I've got a mate you should definitely meet......


In Season 1, Glenn catches up with a few of his Indigenous mates to hear their perspectives on topics related to Indigenous cultures, politics, economics, and worldviews.


So come on the journey, have a laugh, be curious, and join us as we ask questions, and hear some perspectives you may not have had the chance to hear before.


This podcast is provided in the spirit of reconciliation and has the lofty aim of eliminating racism.

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]]> I've Got A Mate podcast gives you an opportunity to join me as I sit down for interesting and in-depth yarns with some of the people I've been lucky enough to call mates over the years. Trust me, I've met some interesting characters, and I've got a mate you should definitely meet......


In Season 1, Glenn catches up with a few of his Indigenous mates to hear their perspectives on topics related to Indigenous cultures, politics, economics, and worldviews.


So come on the journey, have a laugh, be curious, and join us as we ask questions, and hear some perspectives you may not have had the chance to hear before.


This podcast is provided in the spirit of reconciliation and has the lofty aim of eliminating racism.

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

]]> false Glenn McDonald glenn.mcd@outlook.com 683840d0998551779f0aef59 ive-got-a-mate episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1748516829028-a5bf9a00-06ee-4909-9d18-ab72181c52ae.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/ive-got-a-mate <![CDATA[I've Got a Mate]]> <![CDATA[I've Got a Mate Episode 5 - Minda Murray]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:46:15 GMT 1:33:32 686d2129bf84bb51483afbd7 false https://shows.acast.com/ive-got-a-mate/episodes/686d2129bf84bb51483afbd7 686d2129bf84bb51483afbd7 683840d0998551779f0aef59 full 1 5 Today's episode of I've got a mate podcast features Minda Murray, a mate of mine who I caught up with recently to chat about a range of things including Joint Management up in Yorta Yorta Country, Indigenous design, Indigenous data sovereignty and film making, navigating academia differently as an Indigenous academic, Criterium Cycling and what happens when you stack, horse riding, and a whole bunch of other stuff. 


This episode was recorded on Dja Dja Wurrung 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 

 

Barmah National Park Joint Management Plan

 

 Yorta Yorta Native Title Determination Overview

 

Bunjil on the Bendigo Law Courts

 

Indigenous Architecture

 

Larnangurrak (Djaara’s Corporate and Community Centre)

 

What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty?

 

Criterium Cycling

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]]> Today's episode of I've got a mate podcast features Minda Murray, a mate of mine who I caught up with recently to chat about a range of things including Joint Management up in Yorta Yorta Country, Indigenous design, Indigenous data sovereignty and film making, navigating academia differently as an Indigenous academic, Criterium Cycling and what happens when you stack, horse riding, and a whole bunch of other stuff. 


This episode was recorded on Dja Dja Wurrung 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 

 

Barmah National Park Joint Management Plan

 

 Yorta Yorta Native Title Determination Overview

 

Bunjil on the Bendigo Law Courts

 

Indigenous Architecture

 

Larnangurrak (Djaara’s Corporate and Community Centre)

 

What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty?

 

Criterium Cycling

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]]> <![CDATA[I've Got A Mate Episode 4 - Leon Filewood]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:21:23 GMT 56:17 685937238bc1d32b98c7d2a6 true https://shows.acast.com/ive-got-a-mate/episodes/685937238bc1d32b98c7d2a6 685937238bc1d32b98c7d2a6 683840d0998551779f0aef59 full 1 4 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.


Links


Leon Filewood Comedy

 

Totemism in Aboriginal Societies

 

Deadly Funny

 

Nice Racists / Nice Racism

 

Ben Moodie Comedy

 

Four Corners – Yoorrook Justice Commission

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]]> 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.


Links


Leon Filewood Comedy

 

Totemism in Aboriginal Societies

 

Deadly Funny

 

Nice Racists / Nice Racism

 

Ben Moodie Comedy

 

Four Corners – Yoorrook Justice Commission

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]]> <![CDATA[I've Got A Mate Episode 3 - Dr Blaze Kwaymullina]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:00:15 GMT 1:24:21 684ea7bf5cc6cddada220f54 true https://shows.acast.com/ive-got-a-mate/episodes/684ea7bf5cc6cddada220f54 684ea7bf5cc6cddada220f54 683840d0998551779f0aef59 full 1 3 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?



 

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]]> 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?



 

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]]> <![CDATA[I've Got A Mate Episode 2 - Murrie Kemp]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT 1:08:25 683d94e66c26028f69d0854b true https://shows.acast.com/ive-got-a-mate/episodes/683d94e66c26028f69d0854b 683d94e66c26028f69d0854b 683840d0998551779f0aef59 full 1 2 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.


Links


Supply 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?

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]]> 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.


Links


Supply 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?

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]]> <![CDATA[I've Got a Mate Episode 1 - Arimaya Yates]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 11:24:43 GMT 1:26:54 6838430f2780b226c710bd37 true https://shows.acast.com/ive-got-a-mate/episodes/6838430f2780b226c710bd37 6838430f2780b226c710bd37 683840d0998551779f0aef59 Arimaya Yates full 1 1 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.


Links


Me 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

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]]> 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.


Links


Me 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

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