Media, meaning and the struggle over who gets to define what things are. This week, we look at Steam, Transformers, AI, apocalypse stories, Darth Vader, Doctor Doom and digital game ownership through the ideas of Stuart Hall.

More episode information here: https://mediamothership.au/episode-164/

This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 17 Sept 2026.

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Media, meaning and the struggle over who gets to define what things are. This week, we look at Steam, Transformers, AI, apocalypse stories, Darth Vader, Doctor Doom and digital game ownership through the ideas of Stuart Hall.
More episode information here:&nbsp;<a href="https://mediamothership.au/episode-164/">https://mediamothership.au/episode-164/</a>
This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 17 Sept 2026.
More information:
Media Mothership:&nbsp;<a href="https://mediamothership.au/">https://mediamothership.au/</a>
Edge Radio page: <a href="https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/media-mothership/">https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/media-mothership/</a>
Video episodes: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3opBhNiZmthw64squzl9bTBOAm10LoVt">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3opBhNiZmthw64squzl9bTBOAm10LoVt</a>
Follow Media Mothership: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/media_mothership/">https://www.instagram.com/media_mothership/</a>
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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. Host Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends of modern media and culture.
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<a href="https://mediamothership.au⁠⁠">Media Mothership</a> 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. Host Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends of modern media and culture. We broadcast live out of <a href="https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/media-mothership/⁠⁠⁠">Edge Radio studios</a>, Hobart, Tasmania every Thurs 4-5pm (AEST).
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Media Mothership explores how media can shape our understanding of the world through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games, etc. Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends in modern media and culture.

Media Mothership explores how media can shape our understanding of the world through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games, etc. Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends in modern media and culture.