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

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⚠️ 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

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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

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