Media Mothership
Media Mothership
Media Mothership explores how media can shape our understanding of the world around us through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games etc. Hosts Dr Craig Norris and Lord Taylor Lidstone discuss the latest news, absurdities and trends of modern media and culture.Follow the podcast:
Understanding Moe: From Character Design to Fan Emotions
Episode 91 - With host Craig Norris and guest Ashley Remminga & Taylor Lidstone.First Broadcast on Edge Radio, 22nd November 2024. Dive into the world of moe in manga and anime. Discover the key issues behind this concept as we break down character design and the emotional journeys of fans. We'll …
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Media Mothership Podcast - 2024-11-22
Media Mothership Podcast - 2024-11-22
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Exploring Godzilla: Lesser-Known Facts and Cultural Impact
In this week's episode, we are joined by PhD candidate Ashley Remminga to delve into the fascinating world of Godzilla. As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the iconic monster's debut in the 1954 film "Gojira," we uncover lesser-known facts and intriguing commentary about Godzilla. Join us for a…
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Popeye, Jedi Outcast and the New Games Journalism
This episode examines the significant properties that will become part of the public domain in 2025, with a spotlight on "SHIVER ME TIMBERS," the upcoming horror movie adaptation of Popeye. Additionally, we analyze Ian “Always Black” Shanahan’s critique of "Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast" (…
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Misunderstanding Fictional Characters
In this episode, we consider some cultural studies perspectives on several intriguing stories. We explore how an Australian voice actor channels her 'inner Cate Blanchett' for Japan's high-speed train announcements. We also analyze Prime Video’s adaptation of “Like a Dragon: Yakuza,” focusing on th…
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Media Mothership Podcast - 2024-11-15
Media Mothership Podcast - 2024-11-15
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Ashley Remminga on Gender Diversity and Transmisogyny in Cosplay
Interview with Ashley Remminga, a PhD research student from the University of Tasmania's School of Global Cultures and Languages. We delve into Ashley's completed MA thesis from La Trobe University, titled “Gendered Speech in the Inclusive Fandom: How Gendered Terms and Transmisogyny Shape the Expe…
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ChatGPT Screams, Big Bird Drama, and WrestleMania
In today's episode, we dive into a variety of intriguing topics including Digital Content Ownership. We explore a new California law that mandates companies to disclose that consumers don't actually own digital content, as reported by Engadget. The Big Bird Incident. We apply postmodern theory to a…
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Iconic DVD Commentary Meltdowns
In today's episode, Dr Craig discusses some unusual, quirky media culture stories, including Guillermo del Toro’s live-tweeted adventure with a ghost in a haunted Scottish hotel, the reaction to Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis trailer, the story behind a German warship cruising down the Thames w…
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Media Mothership Podcast - 2024-11-8
Media Mothership Podcast - 2024-11-8
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