Episodes 73
Avg. Duration 18m
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Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode May 2025

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Join podcast researcher Martin Feld as he discusses media and the humanities, including occasional interviews with guests on their expert topics.

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73. Rediscovering the iPod Hi-Fi

May 26, 2025 5m

Is there a device from your past that deserves a bit more love and attention? I discuss one from a simpler digital time that brings me and my family joy. Read a transcript of the…

72. The Lounge Resurrections

Oct 13, 2023 11m

I’m back on the audio lounge after an entire year of absolutely nothing, and of course, there are some excuses! Welcome back to Lounge Ruminator… restored, reloaded, rebooted—however you want to put…

71. Unintended Hiatus

Oct 14, 2022 11m

After a long break, the Lounge Ruminator podcast returns! (Thanks for sticking around.) I discuss the ethical review behind my research interview show, Really Specific Stories, and reflect on the…

70. Lounge Bite: After Life

Jan 20, 2022 4m

If you haven’t watched this show, then you definitely should. Read a transcript of the episode. Image credit: Netflix (2022) Links and Show Notes Ricky Gervais After Life Daily…

69. Review: Semicolon by Cecelia Watson

Jan 06, 2022 11m

In my first podcast episode for 2022, I give a quick review of Cecelia Watson’s book Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark, while sharing some of the key themes that…

68. On a Country Road with Andrew McLuhan

Sep 20, 2021 59m

Andrew is a writer, poet and media educator, as well as the founder of the McLuhan Institute. He also happens to be the descendant of renowned media ecologists Marshall and Eric McLuhan. In this…

67. Podcasting on Podcasting with Dr. Dario Llinares

Sep 09, 2021 34m

I’m joined by Dario to talk about his background in film research (and now audio), along with the art of academic podcasting and why the podcast as a medium has a propensity to talk about…

66. An Aca-fan Moment with Anne Korfmacher

Jul 06, 2021 46m

Anne is a PhD student who is investigating what she calls ‘fan commentary’ podcasts. She tells the story of how she started listening to them, what appealed to her about undertaking higher research…

65. Becoming an Independent Developer with Vincent Ritter

Jun 19, 2021 52m

Vincent shares his personal story of how he became an independent developer, from his earliest use of computers through to creative projects and apps like Gluon for Micro.blog. Other Ways to…

64. Lounge Bite: Small-file Aesthetics

Jun 06, 2021 4m

We all know about the monetary cost of streaming media, but what does it cost the planet? Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RSS Links and Show…

63. Information Curation

Apr 20, 2021 13m

In this episode, I offer a quick critique on Apple’s power as a ‘vectoralist’ of information, drawing on Kara Swisher’s recent interview of CEO Tim Cook and the work of scholar McKenzie…

62. Three Films with One Idea

Mar 15, 2021 23m

I discuss a conceptual shift in my podcasting research, the shock of the (big) HomePod’s discontinuation and finally, three wonderful films that challenge us to think differently. Other Ways…

61. Absolute Joy with Fiona Finley

Feb 23, 2021 26m

My long-time friend (and former drama teacher and boss), Fiona Finley, joins the podcast to explain her love of the arts. She elaborates on her own background in theatre, the value of performance for…

60. Contemplating Telepresence with Jason Burk

Feb 05, 2021 59m

Friend and fellow podcasting co-host Jason Burk joins the virtual rumination lounge! We discuss hobbies, the ever-changing world of online work and education and the effects of open offices and…

59. Playing to the Audience with Evan Kerr

Jan 24, 2021 36m

My long-time friend Evan joins the podcast to discuss his experience as a pianist and music teacher. He also shares his thoughts on how digital technology has been transforming performance and…

58. Lounge Bite: Earth at Night

Jan 19, 2021 4m

I review a stunning documentary series that sheds light (literally) on amazing animal behaviour. Beware of minor spoilers: I have strong opinions to share, even when I only have five…

57. Running Through a Maze with Natasha Kandilas Feld

Jan 12, 2021 26m

Natasha joins me on the lounge for the first episode of 2021! We reflect on our recent visit to one of the most unusual, niche amusement parks in Australia, called Granties Maze, then share memories…

56. Lounge Bite: Milk? Mylk? Malk?

Dec 20, 2020 4m

How do naming and branding decisions affect people’s willingness to adopt food substitutes? Links and Show Notes Omnivore Tofu Beyond Meat List of meat substitutes Better…

55. Memories and the Trouble with Being Born

Dec 08, 2020 17m

In this episode, I discuss a common theme that I enjoy across various media: memory. I explore what it means to have memories, how they differ from (and complement) history and how they have been…

54. Lounge Bite: Scaffolding

Nov 29, 2020 4m

Introducing a new format… Lounge Bite! Inspired by HVmini instalments on the Hemispheric Views podcast, each occasional Lounge Bite episode is no longer than five minutes and includes only one…

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