Media Mothership
Craig Norris
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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 of Edge Radio studios, Hobart, Tasmania, every Thursday 4-5pm (AEST).
Listen live on 99.3FM (Hobart), or streaming/on-demand via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio.
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To find out more, visit www.mediamothership.au
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Recent Episodes
S1E144 April Fools and Democracy Manifest
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,…
S1E143 Cat Ears & Cosplay
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…
S1E142 Lost Doctor Who Stories
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…
S1E141 Media and the War for Attention
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…
S1E140 The Internet Gets Stranger
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…
S1E139 Publishing the Scene: Inside HAM
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…
S1E138 Cozy Worlds to Digital Warzones
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…
S1E137 AI Dubbing
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…
S1E136 Movie Myths
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…
S1E135 Royal Rumble
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,…
S1E134 Asking Better Questions of Pop Culture
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…
S1E133 Why Video Essays Matter
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…
S1E132 Twin Peaks & Media Re-Enchantment
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…
S1E131 John Cena’s Final Match
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…
S1E130 Japan’s Wrestling Culture
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…
S1E129 Localising Gigantor: Anime, America, and Australia
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…
S1E128 Media Culture News + Anime’s Americanisation
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…
S1E127 Editing Stories, Framing Films
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…
S1E126 When Pop Culture Gets Strange
This week we explore everything from Australia’s proposed streaming content rules to The Simpsons crossover in Fortnite. We discuss Rockstar’s abandoned spy game, why GTA never returned to London, a…
S1E125 Zombie Broadcasts and Pop Culture News
Latest pop culture oddities, including video game mishaps, virtual weddings, and retro game finds. We end the show with a discussion of what makes a good bit of “Breaking News”, “Emergency Broadcast”…
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Media Mothership has published 100 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Arts, Education.
Media Mothership is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 52m.
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