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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

All Episodes

48:14

From Superman to Systems

Media Mothership ·

2026/04/17

Superman gets a global “anniversary,” gamers are being recruited into real-world systems, and video games keep chasing a version of realism that doesn’t quite exist. This week, Media Mothership drifts through fandom rituals, game design oddities, and the strange ways fictional worlds start to feel real.Explore the craft behind Battlefield’s sound design, why pausing a game isn’t as simple as it seems, what Dune: Awakening is doing differently, and how actors like Peter

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53:52

Cognitive Surrender: Who Does the Thinking Now?

Media Mothership ·

2026/04/10

From research on “cognitive surrender” in AI use to failures with AI-written criticism, the discussion considers whether thinking itself is being outsourced. A jump-scare warning app raises questions about pre-empting emotional experience, while Stephen King’s comparison of Donald Trump to The Dead Zone highlights how fiction frames political reality. For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and https://www.edgeradio.org.au/. Video episode available here:

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57:18

April Fools and Democracy Manifest

Media Mothership ·

2026/04/03

April Fools in gaming, Nintendo’s expanding media world, and why Democracy Manifest remains an enduring viral moment. This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 2nd April 2026.For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and https://www.edgeradio.org.au/. Links: Thousands of Chinese social media users change profile photos to Kris

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56:24

Cat Ears & Cosplay

Media Mothership ·

2026/03/27

We’re joined by Dr Emerald King and PhD candidate Ashley Reminga from the University of Tasmania to explore the world of cosplay. We cover the upcoming events including the cosplay competition at the video game event, Level Up Tasmania, and then some of the bigger questions around how cosplay functions as performance, identity, play and fan expression. And we tackle the biggest question: why are cat ears everywhere? From Nekomimi to global cosplay trends, we explore how a simple accessory

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56:59

Lost Doctor Who Stories

Media Mothership ·

2026/03/19

Newly discovered Doctor Who episodes reveal how fragile, accidental, and improvised early television really was. In this episode, we dig into the first 1963 Dalek story alongside its DVD commentary track, where producers and directors reflect on how the show was actually made.This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 19 March 2026.For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and https://www.edgeradio.org.au/. Video

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55:38

Media and the War for Attention

Media Mothership ·

2026/03/13

Debates over the satire of Tropic Thunder to politicians sharing videogame footage from War Thunder as real combat, the boundaries between entertainment, politics and propaganda are increasingly blurred. We also examine claims that videogames are losing the “war for attention”, the global rise of K-pop and Asian cultural influence.This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on March 12, 2026.For more info on Media Mothership go to

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52:28

The Internet Gets Stranger

Media Mothership ·

2026/03/06

A round-up of unusual pop culture stories over the last few weeks: fandom chaos, strange marketing from fictional corporations, lost gaming history, and the weird ways technology keeps surprising us.This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studio in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 5 March 2026.For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and https://www.edgeradio.org.au/. Video episode available here:

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55:52

Publishing the Scene: Inside HAM

Media Mothership ·

2026/02/27

Artist and HAM magazine editor Alex Poljansek joins the show to discuss independent publishing, comics and manga, and how local art scenes generate cultural influence ahead of his upcoming arts residency position in France. Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/ham_magazine/https://ham-magazine.bigcartel.com/https://www.instagram.com/rockstar_mode/https://www.instagram.com/hold.ye.horses/ This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 27 Feb 2026.For more

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50:17

Cozy Worlds to Digital Warzones

Media Mothership ·

2026/02/19

The rise of “cozy” in gaming and storytelling, and why so many players are gravitating toward low-stress, comfort-driven experiences. And an unexpected phenomenon: gamers engaging in photojournalism inside games.This episode was recorded at Hobart’s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on 19 Feb 2026.For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/Recorded live each week from Edge Radio studios in Hobart, Tasmania. https://www.edgeradio.org.au/ Links

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63:11

AI Dubbing

Media Mothership ·

2026/02/13

Prime Video’s AI-generated anime dubbing experiment and the backlash that followed. What happens when automation enters creative spaces built on performance and emotion? A conversation about authenticity, labour, fandom, and the limits of AI in media.Episode 137 was recorded at Hobart’s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on 14 Feb, 2026.For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/Recorded live each week from Edge Radio studios in Hobart, Tasmania

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54:18

Movie Myths

Media Mothership ·

2026/02/06

Debunking movie myths, poking corporate platform behaviour, questioning our gaming habits, and asking what AI is doing to art and work. And Tasmania in the movies.This episode was recorded at Hobart’s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on 5th Feb 2026.For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/Recorded live each week from Edge Radio studios in Hobart, Tasmania. https://www.edgeradio.org.au/Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See

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57:28

Royal Rumble

Media Mothership ·

2026/01/30

The latest WWE headlines and lead up to the Royal Rumble. From current storylines and booking debates to bold predictions and potential surprises, we break down what’s working, what’s controversial, and what could shake up the road to WrestleMania. Plus, we unpack key wrestling jargon, discuss the unique location of the 2026 Royal Rumble, and debate which superstars have the most to gain, or lose. This episode was recorded at Hobart’s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on

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55:44

Asking Better Questions of Pop Culture

Media Mothership ·

2026/01/23

Angus returns for a conversation with Craig and Taylor about how we could learn to ask better questions of pop culture. We explore the difference between watching and analysing, how to think critically through confusion, obsession or discomfort. Drawing on Angus’ ideas from Kierkegaard, we also discuss why debates about “separating the art from the artist” keep returning, and how ethical media consumption can slide into self-surveillance. This episode was recorded at Hobart’s

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58:09

Why Video Essays Matter

Media Mothership ·

2026/01/16

Angus Metcalf talks about video essays, not just as online content, but as a way of thinking in public. We discuss the emotional and creative labour behind making long-form work for YouTube, the strange intimacy the form creates between maker and viewer, and why video essays provides a space for slow, reflective conversation in an otherwise fast media environment. Angus' TheOleRazzleDazzle https://www.youtube.com/@TheOleRazzleDazzle1Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See

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54:16

Twin Peaks & Media Re-Enchantment

Media Mothership ·

2026/01/09

I’m joined by Angus Metcalf for a thoughtful conversation about Twin Peaks and the idea of media as a re-enchanted, spiritual experience. Drawing on his recently completed Honours thesis from the University of Tasmania’s Media School, we explore questions of aura, sound, dream logic, and grief, and consider how Twin Peaks resists clarity, invites contemplation, and continues to haunt audiences decades after its original broadcast.This episode was recorded live at Hobart’s Edge

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49:46

John Cena’s Final Match

Media Mothership ·

2025/12/19

John Cena’s last match, wrestling news, and the biggest debates, with special guest Marcus. This episode was recorded at Hobart’s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on 18 Dec 2025.For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/Recorded live each week from Edge Radio studios in Hobart, Tasmania. https://www.edgeradio.org.au/Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:21

Japan’s Wrestling Culture

Media Mothership ·

2025/12/05

Trent Breward, recently returned from his trip to Japan, shares his on-the-ground experiences with Japan’s vibrant wrestling scene, offering insights into live events, fan culture, and how Japanese wrestling (puroresu) differs from what Western audiences may expect.We then return to last episode’s discussion of the Americanisation of anime, and early dubbing pioneer Fred Ladd. Drawing from Ladd’s DVD commentary on the U.S. localisation of Gigantor, Craig analyses how editing

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60:43

Localising Gigantor: Anime, America, and Australia

Media Mothership ·

2025/11/28

I’m joined by UTAS PhD student Ashley Remminga to unpack Fred Ladd’s commentary from the 1960s cartoon Gigantor, the US localised version of Tetsujin 28-go. We reflect on the wild rewrites of early anime dubs, and the cultural impact Gigantor had in Australia. This episode was recorded at Hobart’s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on 27 Nov 2025. For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/Recorded live each week from Edge Radio studios in Hobart,

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54:01

Media Culture News + Anime’s Americanisation

Media Mothership ·

2025/11/21

We break down the latest media news and then take a deep dive into the early Americanisation of anime. Drawing on Fred Ladd’s commentary for the Gigantor (1964) cartoon, we explore how Ladd and his team reshaped Japanese storytelling, aesthetics, and themes to fit the expectations of American television. For episode notes and links go to https://mediamothership.au/Recorded live each week from Edge Radio studios in Hobart, Tasmania. https://www.edgeradio.org.au/ First Aired Date: 21 Nov

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55:05

Editing Stories, Framing Films

Media Mothership ·

2025/11/14

We interview Zackary Roeth, a volunteer at Print Radio and student filmmaker, to explore his work editing audiobooks for local radio and his creative work in student film.Our movie review is the 90th anniversary of Bride of Frankenstein (1935), we unpack the film’s enduring legacy, stylistic nuances, and cultural impact. Drawing on insights from film historian Scott MacQueen’s audio commentary on the Blu-ray release, we delve into what makes this classic continue to resonate nearly a

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