Join hosts Craig, Taylor, and special guest Marcus as they navigate the twists and turns from politics to wrestling. Unpacking Jon Stewart’s fiery commentary on Trump’s heel turn on Zelenskyy in terms of the aftermath of John Cena’s epic heel turn that sent shockwaves through the WWE. And don’t miss our predictions for what’s next at WrestleMania 41. Listen live to “Media Mothership” every Thursday 4-5pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio. Follow us on Media Mothership Instagram Facebook TikTok Discord Edge Radio Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Unlocking 'Nothing Behind the Door'
Join us as we delve into the latest trends in media culture and spotlight a classic gem from the golden age of radio—'Nothing Behind the Door' (1947) from the Quiet, Please series. We analyze its storytelling beats using Blake Snyder's Save the Cat theory, uncovering what makes this episode a timeless piece of eerie radio drama. Inspired by the release of Black Mirror Season 7, we explore the roots of surreal, grim, and haunting narratives found in classic radio shows. Links: Meta wants you to be on your phone during special showings of M3GAN Rabid Reactions to Minecraft Are Forcing Theaters to Take Action Now That You've Watched Chairs for 5 Hours, Marvel Believes You'll Watch Wolverine Breathe for 8 The Shining’s end photograph location has been discovered | Polygon Comments for "Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia, and no one knows why" | Eurogamer.net (EP1) Quiet, Please: "Nothing Behind That Door" Listen live to “Media Mothership” every Friday 4-5pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio. Follow us on Media Mothership Instagram Facebook TikTok Discord Edge Radio Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cultural Context in Mars is Heaven
Delving deeper into the world of radio drama to uncover the layers beneath the stories, we explore an intriguing episode from X Minus One, “Mars is Heaven” by Ray Bradbury. There are some interesting deeper meanings in this story, which I’ll explore by looking into its historical context and seeing how the ideas of some theories and ideas can help explain these. Liniks: X Minus One - Mars Is Heaven (#3) Listen live to “Media Mothership” every Friday 4-5pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio. Follow us on Media Mothership Instagram Facebook TikTok Discord Edge Radio Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Red Hulk and American Power
Explore the intriguing themes of ideology and power in the latest Marvel film, "Captain America: Brave New World." Dr. Craig guides us on a thought-provoking journey into the darker side of American power, as depicted through characters like the Red Hulk. We delve into the broader implications of interpreting superhero films through heroic symbolism, revealing how these narratives reflect and challenge our understanding of societal power dynamics. Listen live to “Media Mothership” every Friday 4-5pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio. Follow us on Media Mothership Instagram Facebook TikTok Discord Edge Radio Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WWE's 2025 Royal Rumble
We explore the intriguing parallels between WWE and Donald Trump's theatrical flamboyancy in the 'hair vs hair' event. We dissect the art of performance, charisma, and spectacle that both figures embody. We'll also break down Watch Mojo's Top 10 WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Moments, analyzing the highlights and the impact they have on fans and the wrestling community. First Broadcast on Edge Radio, 7 Feb 2025. Top 10 WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Moments The hair vs hair event: https://youtube.com/shorts/sslPj-VM_Ss?si=q0yM9eoctQjvMQ2U Listen live to “Media Mothership” every Friday 4-5pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio. Follow us on Media Mothership Instagram Facebook TikTok Discord Edge Radio Support the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.We broadcast live out of Edge Radio studios, Hobart, Tasmania every Friday 4-5pm (AEST).
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