PAX, Star Wars, and the strange relationship between creativity and constraint. We look at George Lucas's defence of changing the original trilogy, then go back to A New Hope to explore how limited budgets, practical effects and unconventional ideas helped shape one of cinema's most influential films. We then look at the winners of PAX Aus 2026 Indie Showcase.

This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 24 Sept 2026.

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Media Mothership:  Episode 165 - Media Mothership

Edge Radio page: https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/media-mothership/

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PAX, Star Wars, and the strange relationship between creativity and constraint. We look at George Lucas's defence of changing the original trilogy, then go back to A New Hope to explore how limited budgets, practical effects and unconventional ideas helped shape one of cinema's most influential films. We then look at the winners of PAX Aus 2026 Indie Showcase.
This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 24 Sept 2026.
More information:
Media Mothership: &nbsp;<a href="https://mediamothership.au/episode-165/">Episode 165 - Media Mothership</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>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MediaMothershipFM">https://www.facebook.com/MediaMothershipFM</a>

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.
We broadcast live out of Edge Radio studios, 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.