Media Mothership - Edge Radio

12/01/2024

Join us as we celebrate 60 years of Dr Who and debate its controversies. We also cover the latest news on Public Domain day, Mickey Mouse, Tetris, and Tekken 8. Don’t miss our podcast!

02/01/2024

🎲 Boardgaming Bonanza 🎲 Join host Craig Norris and guests Travis Deverell (Shirtaloon) and Peter Wills as they discuss board gaming. Learn about genres, styles, strategies, skills, and more. Plus, get their personal stories, tips, and recommendations. Whether you’re new or experienced, this podcast is for you.

22/12/2023

🎙️ Part 2: He Who Fights with Monsters: Shirtaloon Talks about Isekai, LitRPG, and Media. 📚 How he took his series from online to Amazon with Podium. 🎧 How he created a hit audiobook series. 👉 Tips and insights for aspiring authors.
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Episode 59 - With host Craig Norris, and special guest Traves Deverell (Shirtaloon) and Peter Wills. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, 28 Jan 2021. Part 1 is here. In this episode (originally broadcast on 28 Jan 2021), we talk with Travis Deverell (Shirtaloon), the author of the creative fiction series...

21/12/2023

Listen to my latest podcast episode, where I talk about media, culture, and technology. We cover Sega’s funeral for Yakuza, Trump’s AI mishap, GTA 6’s music impact, and Dead by Daylight’s horror crossover. Don’t miss it!

Episode 58 - With host Craig Norris. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, 15 Dec 2023. In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersections of media, culture, and technology through four recent media news stories. How Sega paid tribute to the fallen heroes and villains of the Yakuza and Like a Dragon...

13/12/2023

Podcast training is back in January!!!! Sign up here: edgeradio.org.au/get-involved/training or link in stories and bio!!! Thursdays 6.30-8:00pm: Jan 18th, 25th, Feb 1st, 8th. (Online classes).

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08/12/2023

✨🗡️ Discover the art of crafting immersive Isekai and LitRPG worlds with Author Travis Deverell (Shirtaloon). Get inspired to write your own epic tale now! http://wix.to/QOHlgOE

01/12/2023

Get ready for a thrilling ride as we explore the world of gaming and the multiplayer survival horror game - Dead by Daylight! From iconic horror villains to emotional goodbyes in Skyrim, this podcast has got it all!

Episode 56 - With host Craig Norris, and co-host Taylor Lidstone. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 1 Dec 2023. Join us as we dive into the world of gaming and explore the fascinating universe of multiplayer survival horror video game Dead by Daylight. We analyse the IGN interview with Behaviour...

29/11/2023

The latest episode exploring The Walking Dead and Scarface video game adaptations

Episode 55 - With host Craig Norris, and co-host Taylor Lidstone. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 24 November 2023. We explore the world of video game adaptations and examine both successful and unsuccessful examples in the industry. We'll analyse a fascinating paper titled 'From Multimodal St...

19/11/2023

🎙️New Episode Alert🎙️ Check out the latest episode of Media Mothership where Dr. Craig and Lord Taylor explore the fascinating intersection of media, technology, and society. Tune in to learn about AirTags, Top Gun spoilers, gaming activism, PC game modding, and more!

Episode 54 - With host Craig Norris, and co-host Taylor Lidstone. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 17 November 2023. Learn about how AirTags have become an increasingly popular tool for law enforcement agencies to tackle car thefts. We also discuss the recent case of a New South Wales police of...

19/11/2023

Check out the latest episode of the podcast where I talk to Bliss Sandhu about the impact of ephemeral communication on our environmental awareness. Tune in and learn more!

06/11/2023

How do you scout locations, plan pre-production, and budget for an indie film? Find out in our new episode with Daniel Brooks & Edward Williams.

Episode 52 - With host Craig Norris, guest Edward Williams and Daniel Brooks. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 3 November 2023. In this episode, we learn from two successful indie filmmakers who have overcome the challenges of making films with limited funds. They discuss their strategies and b...

03/11/2023

Don’t miss Media Mothership today at 4pm (AEDST) as we chat with Daniel Brooks & Edward Williams about film making, pre-production, location hunting and film makers who improved or declined after their first film. You can catch us live on Edge Radio 99.3FM or stream us online at www.edgeradio.org.au. You can also watch us on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/mediamothership and youtube https://www.youtube.com//streams

27/10/2023

No Media Mothership show today (27 Oct) due to an Edge Radio live broadcast. Tune in next week though for some great news, interviews and guest chats in the world of media and pop culture.

20/10/2023

🎮🎲🚫 Do you love video games and challenges? Listen to our latest podcast episode, where we talk to Nikita Riseley about PAX, BackPocket and the craziest ways to play your favorite games. Plus, robots, John Wick and more! 🤖🎥🔥

Episode 51 - With host Craig Norris, guest Nikita Riseley and joined by Taylor Lidstone. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 20 October 2023. Do you love video games? Do you love challenges? Do you love breaking the rules? Then you’ll love this episode of our podcast, where we talk to Nikita Ris...

20/10/2023

Don’t miss Media Mothership today at 4pm (AEDST) as we chat with Nikita Riseley, a PAX veteran and gaming enthusiast. We’ll explore the world of video game conventions, from the latest games and gadgets to the culture and community. You can catch us live on Edge Radio 99.3FM or stream us online at www.edgeradio.org.au. You can also watch us on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/mediamothership and youtube https://www.youtube.com//streams

15/10/2023

How to Watch Doctor Who and Other Franchises in the Best Order: A Chat with Quiz Master Marcus Johnson. Learn from the pop culture expert how to enjoy the timeless sci-fi series and compare it with other iconic sagas. Plus, discover the meaning of silent walking on TikTok.

Episode 50 - With host Craig Norris, and joined by Taylor Lidstone. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 13 October 2023. Join us for a fun and geeky conversation with Marcus Johnson, the pop culture quiz master who knows everything about Doctor Who. We discuss the best way to watch the iconic sci-...

11/10/2023

Interesting article on KOTAKU looking at Nintendo’s impressive PAX booth this year, and the no-show of Playstation and Xbox.
https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/10/playstation-and-xbox-need-to-get-their-asses-back-to-pax-aus/
Do you think that PlayStation and Xbox need to get back to PAX Aus? Why or why not?

With Nintendo returning to PAX Aus this year, and making a serious splash as it did, its time for Xbox and PlayStation to return to Melbourne.

08/10/2023

Listen to our latest episode of Media Mothership, where we discuss the 1948 radio horror masterpiece “The Thing on the Fourble Board” and how it plays with our perception of reality through sound. Plus, two news stories on how media impacts reality around us. Don’t miss it!

Episode 48 - With host Craig Norris, and joined by Taylor Lidstone. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 6 October 2023. In this episode of Media Mothership, we explore why the 1948 radio drama “The Thing on the Fourble Board” is widely regarded as one of the best radio horror stories ever prod...

02/10/2023

Latest Podcast Ep out, listen in to the interview with Sues Cummings, the author of the Silent Trilogy, an urban fantasy series set in Hobart. We’ll discuss how she created her ‘X-Men meets Good Omens’ magical world, her journey as a writer, and how she got her books published.

Episode 48 - With host Craig Norris, Taylor Lidstone and guests Sues Cummings. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 29 September 2023. Interview with Sues Cummings, the author of the Silent Trilogy, an urban fantasy series set in Hobart. We’ll discuss how she created her ‘X-Men meets Good Omens...

29/09/2023

Join me on Media Mothership as I chat with my former UTAS Media School honours student, Sues Cummings, the author of the Silent Trilogy book series. We’ll talk about her media influences, her writing journey, and how she got published. Don’t miss this exciting episode today at 4pm AEST. You can tune in on Edge Radio 99.3FM, Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/mediamothership , YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpGvogfExOx1HN4F4fZDoQ

23/09/2023

Listen to our interview with Daniel Brooks and Edward Williams, the makers of “The Bin of Despondency”, a hilarious satire of the self-help craze. They reveal their artistic vision, their challenges, and their influences. Don’t miss this fun and insightful conversation! https://www.mediamothership.au/post/daniel-brooks-and-edward-williams-on-their-indie-film-the-bin-of-despondency

Episode 47 - With host Craig Norris and guests Daniel Brooks and Edward Williams First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 22 September 2023. We chat with the filmmakers, Daniel Brooks and Edward Williams, about their indie film, “The Bin of Despondency”. They share with us their creative process, t...

22/09/2023

Don’t miss the chance to hear from the creative minds behind the upcoming indie film, “The Bin of Despondency Trailer”. Media Mothership will be chatting with Daniel Brooks, the writer and director, and Edward Williams, the cinematographer, about their artistic vision, their challenges, and their inspirations. Tune in at 4pm today (Edge Radio 99.3FM, YouTube, Twitch) and get ready to be amazed by their stories. This is a fascinating interview you won’t want to miss!

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14/09/2023

Catching up on last month's episodes, check out 👉 Dr Emerald L King on cosplay, culture and identity 👉AI, Pink Floyd and brain music 👉James Gunn, DC comics and social media 👉AI grocery bot gone wrong 👉We Mavericks and streaming theft!

Don’t miss this episode!

Episode 46 - With Craig Norris, Taylor Lidstone, Emerald King. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 18 August 2023 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 represe...

21/08/2023

In our latest podcast episode, we talk to Bliss Sandhu, a PhD candidate at the School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania. He shares his insights on how ephemeral communication platforms, such as Snapchat and Instagram stories, shape the way people perceive and interact with the environment.
You can listen to our podcast live every Friday at 4pm on Edge Radio 99.3FM (Hobart, Tasmania). You can also stream it or watch it on-demand on YouTube, Twitch, or Edge Radio’s website.

Episode 45 - With Craig Norris, Taylor Lidstone, Bliss Sandhu. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, Friday 11 August 2023 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 comm...

18/08/2023

Don’t miss today’s episode of edgeradio, where we will cover the latest happenings and news in media culture and chat with our special guest Dr Emerald L King. She is an expert in the fascinating field of cosplay and will share her insights and achievements with us. Tune in from 4pm (AEST) on edgeradio, youtube, or twitch to catch today's exciting show.
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11/08/2023

Do you want to learn more about how social media shapes our views on the environment? Join us today at 4pm on Media Mothership - Edge Radio, Edge Radio 99.3FM, where we will chat with Bliss Sandhu, a PhD candidate at The Media School School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania. He will share his insights from his research project on how ephemeral communication influences environmental representation. We will also discuss topics such as passive influence, environmental comms, Tassie’s dominant ideology, and the future of narrative-based content creation for personalised consumption. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an expert in the field and ask your questions live!

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04/08/2023

Check out the VIDEO of the interview with the team behind the indie film ‘Just Humans’ on YouTube. The film is a fun heartwarming story about a young man’s first year of university. The interview features Eilidh Direen, who wrote and directed the film, Daniel Brooks, who was the assistant director and production manager, and Edward Williams, who was the cinematographer and technical supervisor. They talk about their creative process and vision for the film, which was made by Big Love Productions, an independent Tasmanian film company.

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...

04/08/2023

Listen to the latest Media Mothership episode - a wonderful chat with the makers of ‘Just Humans’, a heartwarming indie film about uni life in Tassie. Hear from writer/director Eilidh Direen, assistant director Daniel Brooks, and cinematographer Edward Williams. Book your tickets for the screenings on 19-21 August here:
Screening #1 – Saturday 19 August, 7pm @ Taroona Community Hall (https://www.trybooking.com/CJJIL)

Screening #2 – Sunday 20 August, 7pm @ Taroona Community Hall (https://www.trybooking.com/CJJIQ)

Screening #3 – Monday 21 August, 7pm @ Don Bosco Creative Arts Centre, Glenorchy GYC campus (https://www.trybooking.com/CJJUK)

Episode 43 First Broadcast @ Edge Radio, Friday 28 July 2023 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, a...

04/08/2023

Listen in today at 4pm (AEST) for our interview with Eilidh Louise,
Daniel Brooks, and Edward Williams talking about their latest indie film project 'Just Humans".
Screening #1 – Saturday 19 August, 7pm @ Taroona Community Hall (https://www.trybooking.com/CJJIL)
Screening #2 – Sunday 20 August, 7pm @ Taroona Community Hall (https://www.trybooking.com/CJJIQ)
Screening #3 – Monday 21 August, 7pm @ Don Bosco Creative Arts Centre, Glenorchy GYC campus (https://www.trybooking.com/CJJUK)

31/07/2023

New episode of Media Mothership it out! We talk about the Barbenheimer craze, we talk with PhD graduate Sophia Staite about the Kamen Rider phenomenon and the Shin Kamen Rider film. Listen now and join the conversation!

Episode 43 First Broadcast @ Edge Radio, Friday 28 July 2023 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 be...