Why do players quicksave 1,400 times? Why are people returning to Assassin's Creed Odyssey because of a movie? And why are AI scammers becoming better at earning our trust than humans? We unpack the latest stories from gaming, film and digital culture to explore what they reveal about the changing relationship between people, technology and media. Joined by special guest Brian.

This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 6 August 2026.

Show notes and links here: https://mediamothership.au/how-audiences-shape-media-episode-159/

More information:
Edge Radio page: https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/media-mothership/
 Video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3opBhNiZmthw64squzl9bTBOAm10LoVt
Follow Media Mothership: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/media_mothership/
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Why do players quicksave 1,400 times? Why are people returning to Assassin's Creed Odyssey because of a movie? And why are AI scammers becoming better at earning our trust than humans? We unpack the latest stories from gaming, film and digital culture to explore what they reveal about the changing relationship between people, technology and media. Joined by special guest Brian.
This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 6 August 2026.
Show notes and links here: <a href="https://mediamothership.au/how-audiences-shape-media-episode-159/">https://mediamothership.au/how-audiences-shape-media-episode-159/</a>
More information:
<ul>
<li>Edge Radio page: <a href="https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/media-mothership/">https://www.edgeradio.org.au/shows/media-mothership/</a></li>
<li>&nbsp;Video episodes: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3opBhNiZmthw64squzl9bTBOAm10LoVt">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3opBhNiZmthw64squzl9bTBOAm10LoVt</a></li>
<li>Follow Media Mothership: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/media_mothership/">https://www.instagram.com/media_mothership/</a></li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MediaMothershipFM">https://www.facebook.com/MediaMothershipFM</a></li>
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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.
We broadcast live out of Edge Radio studios, Hobart, Tasmania every Thurs 4-5pm (AEST).

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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.