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Media Mothership

Media Mothership delves into how media influences our understanding of the world around us through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and enthusiasts of movies, TV shows, video games and more. Host Craig Norris, PhD, covers the latest news, absurdities, and trends in modern media and culture. We broadcast live out ofEdge Radio studios, Hobart, Tasmania, every Thursday 4-5pm (AEST). Listen live on 99.3FM (Hobart), or streaming/on-demand viaYouTube, Twitch,and Edge

tv & film

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50:49

Cosplay, Culture, and Media: A Chat with Dr Emerald King

Media Mothership ·

2023/09/14

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr Emerald King, a lecturer in Humanities at the University of Tasmania, who shares her research on cosplay, and recent selection to represent Australia at the 2024 cosplay world championships. She tells us how cosplay is more than just dressing up, but also a form of cultural expression and identity. We also talk about some of the latest media culture news, such as: How neuroscientists used AI to reconstruct a Pink Floyd song from the brain activity of

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55:49

Capturing the World with Bliss Sandhu: A Conversation...

Media Mothership ·

2023/08/18

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Bliss Sandhu, a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania’s School of Creative Arts and Media. Bliss is researching how ephemeral communication, such as Snapchat and Instagram stories, influences the way people represent and relate to the environment. He will share his findings and insights on how these forms of communication can have a passive influence on environmental awareness and behaviour. We will also explore topics such as the dominant ideology

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56:45

Just Humans: Interview with Eilidh Direen, Daniel...

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2023/08/04

Join us today as we chat with the brilliant minds behind the indie film ‘Just Humans’, a heartwarming story of a young man’s adventures and misadventures in his first year of university. ‘Just Humans’ is a proud product of Big Love Productions, an independent Tasmanian film company that showcases local talent, music, and locations. Our guests today are Eilidh Direen, the writer and director of the film, Daniel Brooks, the assistant director and production manager, and Edward Williams, the

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60:01

Why Kamen Rider Matters: Sophia Staite Interview

Media Mothership ·

2023/07/31

Get ready for another thrilling episode of Media Mothership, where we dive deep into the hottest topics and trends in media and culture. In this episode, we explore the Barbenheimer phenomenon, a viral sensation that has sparked debates behind its Wikipedia page, and how it reflects the immediacy and pitfalls of online trends.We also interview Sophia Staite, a PhD graduate from the University of Tasmania and expert on the Japanese tokusatsu genre, which features superheroes, monsters, and special

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56:00

Hooking Listeners with Classic Radio Shows (Plus,...

Media Mothership ·

2023/07/16

Do you want to discover how old radio show’s captivated listeners from the first second? Then tune in to today’s episode of Media Mothership, where we continue our exploration of the secrets of crafting irresistible intros from some of the classic radio shows of the past. We’ll analyse how shows like Gangbusters, Escape, Duffy’s Tavern, and The Fat Man hooked their audiences with suspense, humour, mystery, and intrigue. Plus, we’ll catch up on the latest news in the music and radio industry,

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58:26

How to Hook Your Audience with Gunsmoke and Rat Loot

Media Mothership ·

2023/07/09

Join us for another episode of Media Mothership, where we explore the weird and wonderful world of news and entertainment. In this episode, we cover topics such as: How maps of the South China Sea and Barbie dolls are connected to the K-pop sensation BlackPinkHow talking plant pots can make your plants happier and healthierHow Diablo IV is bringing back the rat loot system and what it means for gamersHow Red Dead Redemption lets you experience the most mundane jobs of the wild west We also continue

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52:16

Escape with Media Mothership: Podcasts, Video Games...

Media Mothership ·

2023/07/03

In this episode of Media Mothership find out why Australians are hooked on podcasts, how a video game challenge could outlast human civilization, and how a classic radio drama series Escape mastered the art of suspense (see previous eps on The Fat Man, Gangbusters and Duffy's Tavern). Tune in and don’t miss this thrilling ride!Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:50

From Duffy's Tavern to Media Mothership: A Radio...

Media Mothership ·

2023/06/26

We learn from more classic radio intros, like Duffy’s Tavern, a hilarious 1940s comedy. And we spice it up with our own Media Mothership twist. Plus, we talk about the latest media buzz: AI art, coding books in jail, and more. Tune in and join the fun! Media Mothership: How Media Shapes Our Reality | Edge RadioSupport the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:10

The Fat Man and the Media Mothership

Media Mothership ·

2023/06/18

Hear how AI is recreating creative work. Then, we'll take you back in time to the golden age of radio and show you how to craft a captivating intro for radio. We'll use the example of "The Fat Man", a popular detective series that aired in the US and Australia in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Media Mothership: How Media Shapes Our Reality | Edge RadioSupport the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:25

Sound and Fury

Media Mothership ·

2023/06/09

Join Dr Craig and Lord Taylor on Media Mothership, a podcast that explores how media shapes our understanding of the world. From horror games to anime films to Chinese Idol-singers, they cover the latest news and share their insights on media culture. Listen to their experimental audio pieces that will hook you in and thrill you. Don't miss this episode of Media Mothership! www.mediamothership.auSupport the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

50:47

Tree Love Letters, AI Risks & Radio Intro Writing Tips

Media Mothership ·

2023/06/04

We discuss the latest media & tech news stories, such as AI regulation, chatbot blunders, love letters to trees, K-pop stars, and the attention span myth. Plus, we experiment with writing a catchy radio show intro that grabs listeners' attention and sets the show tone. www.mediamothership.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:03

World Building Utopias: Interview with Vekllei...

Media Mothership ·

2023/05/28

First Broadcast on Edge Radio 26 Nov 2020, 4pm. Craig Norris talks with illustrator & world-builder ‘Hobart Phillips’ and the process of building the fictional country of Vekllei, his approach to world-building, utopianism and the encyclopedic forensic fandom around his work. www.mediamothership.auSupport the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:40

The Power of Story Structures

Media Mothership ·

2023/05/27

Stories can help us make sense of the world around us. What makes certain stories so appealing and effective? In this episode, we (mis)use Christopher Booker's (2004) The Seven Basic Plots to analyse some news articles and show you how to use storytelling to your advantage. www.mediamothership.auSupport the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:19

The Power and Peril of K-pop Cultural Intermediaries:...

Media Mothership ·

2023/05/22

What are cultural intermediaries and how do they influence the tastes and preferences of the public? And how do K-pop fans act as cultural intermediaries by creating and sharing content, translating and explaining K-pop culture, and advocating for their favourite artists? Craig Norris talks with Taylor Lidstone about his recently completed Honours research project titled 'Cultural Intermediaries in K-Pop' at the The Media School, University of Tasmania.The episode first aired on Edge Radio 99.3FM,

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54:04

Bone Music, the art of the hook in radio dramas.

Media Mothership ·

2023/05/21

This week on Media Mothership, we dive into the fascinating history of bone music, the illegal practice of recording banned Western songs on discarded X-ray films in the Soviet Union. We also dissect the opening scene of a classic radio drama, Sorry, Wrong Number (1943), and learn how to hook your listeners with suspense and mystery. Finally, we review our own AI-generated radio plays based on Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter, and unveil our newest creation: a 'sci-fi thriller' critique of the

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51:28

How AI Bots Made and Broke Music on Spotify, and...

Media Mothership ·

2023/05/12

How The Simpsons 'ruined' a classic novel, and other media mishaps dominate this episode. From Fortnite to Fanfiction we explore the weird and wonderful world of media culture including Hogwarts Legacy breaking records, Spotify deleting AI songs, and more media news. Media Mothership: Exploring the Media’s Role in Shaping Our Perception of the World. Episode Links The Throwaway ‘Simpsons’ Line That Has Ruined ‘Little Women’ for a Generation | Cracked.com Fortnite is now officially an

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51:13

The Funniest and Scariest Thing You'll Ever Hear:...

Media Mothership ·

2023/05/07

How to save your favorite shows from Netflix's axe, build your own Lego dream world, and prank Barbie with a radical twist. Tune in to Media Mothership with Dr Craig and Lord Taylor as they explore these topics and more, plus a hilarious AI Radio Drama that will make you laugh and shiver at the same time! Episode Links People Are Grinding Netflix Shows To Prevent Cancellations (kotaku.com) Lego: New DREAMZZzz toys are gender neutral | The Mercury Barbie Liberation Organisation - YouTube

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53:28

Deconstructing chatbots: Further experiments with AI...

Media Mothership ·

2023/04/28

What happens when you combine one of the greatest detectives of all time with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence? Join us as we explore the latest media culture news and the fascinating world of deconstructing chatbots in Sherlock Holmes radio dramas. All this, and the latest unusual media culture news including Unreal Engine 5’s Anime Tokyo project, Twitch streamer Pooper Noodle’s bank account rejection, and AI detector’s unreliability. We then consider how theories like

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58:57

Localising our AI Chatbot created Sherlock Holmes...

Media Mothership ·

2023/04/24

How can AI chatbots be used to create a radio drama? We continue our experiments with AI chatbots to create 1940s style radio dramas with our latest radio drama assisted by bing chatbot ai revealing Sherlock Holmes and Watson's adventures in Hobart, Tasmania. Also, the unusual news of a long-buried Simpsons joke that was recently dug up by an audio engineer and Japan running out of Pokemon cards. Media Mothership broadcasts live out of Edge Radio studios, Hobart, Tasmania (www.edgeradio.org.au)

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55:48

Applying the Hero’s Journey to storytelling with AI.

Media Mothership ·

2023/04/16

We apply Joseph Campbell’s Hero's Journey to our AI created Sherlock Holmes Radio Drama, and then proceed to discuss its application in explaining news stories. Do these texts all hold up to the three main stages of the Hero’s Quest: Departure, Initiation, and Return? Or do they fail any test of heroic storytelling in a mythic sense. Media Mothership explores the absurdities of modern media and culture. Hosts Dr Craig Norris and Lord Talor Lidstone make sense of the latest media news, trends and

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