Join us for another episode of Media Mothership, where we explore the weird and wonderful world of news and entertainment. In this episode, we cover topics such as:

How maps of the South China Sea and Barbie dolls are connected to the K-pop sensation BlackPink
How talking plant pots can make your plants happier and healthier
How Diablo IV is bringing back the rat loot system and what it means for gamers
How Red Dead Redemption lets you experience the most mundane jobs of the wild west

We also continue our series on classic radio shows and what they can teach us about creating captivating intros. This time, we focus on Gunsmoke, the legendary western drama that hooked millions of listeners with its thrilling stories and characters.
Don’t miss this episode of Media Mothership, where we bring you the best of the past, present, and future of media.

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In this episode of Media Mothership find out why Australians are hooked on podcasts, how a video game challenge could outlast human civilization, and how a classic radio drama series Escape mastered the art of suspense (see previous eps on The Fat Man, Gangbusters and Duffy's Tavern). Tune in and don’t miss this thrilling ride!

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We learn from more classic radio intros, like Duffy’s Tavern, a hilarious 1940s comedy. And we spice it up with our own Media Mothership twist. Plus, we talk about the latest media buzz: AI art, coding books in jail, and more. Tune in and join the fun! Media Mothership: How Media Shapes Our Reality | Edge Radio

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Hear how AI is recreating creative work. Then, we'll take you back in time to the golden age of radio and show you how to craft a captivating intro for radio. We'll use the example of "The Fat Man", a popular detective series that aired in the US and Australia in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

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Join Dr Craig and Lord Taylor on Media Mothership, a podcast that explores how media shapes our understanding of the world. From horror games to anime films to Chinese Idol-singers, they cover the latest news and share their insights on media culture. Listen to their experimental audio pieces that will hook you in and thrill you. Don't miss this episode of Media Mothership!

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We discuss the latest media & tech news stories, such as AI regulation, chatbot blunders, love letters to trees, K-pop stars, and the attention span myth. Plus, we experiment with writing a catchy radio show intro that grabs listeners' attention and sets the show tone.

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First Broadcast on Edge Radio 26 Nov 2020, 4pm. Craig Norris talks with illustrator & world-builder ‘Hobart Phillips’ and the process of building the fictional country of Vekllei, his approach to world-building, utopianism and the encyclopedic forensic fandom around his work.

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Stories can help us make sense of the world around us. What makes certain stories so appealing and effective? In this episode, we (mis)use Christopher Booker's (2004) The Seven Basic Plots to analyse some news articles and show you how to use storytelling to your advantage. www.mediamothership.au

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What are cultural intermediaries and how do they influence the tastes and preferences of the public? And how do K-pop fans act as cultural intermediaries by creating and sharing content, translating and explaining K-pop culture, and advocating for their favourite artists? Craig Norris talks with Taylor Lidstone about his recently completed Honours research project titled 'Cultural Intermediaries in K-Pop' at the The Media School, University of Tasmania.
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This week on Media Mothership, we dive into the fascinating history of bone music, the illegal practice of recording banned Western songs on discarded X-ray films in the Soviet Union. We also dissect the opening scene of a classic radio drama, Sorry, Wrong Number (1943), and learn how to hook your listeners with suspense and mystery. Finally, we review our own AI-generated radio plays based on Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter, and unveil our newest creation: a 'sci-fi thriller' critique of the Tasmanian Stadium in the style of 'War of the Worlds'. Tune in for an hour of media analysis, pop culture and absurdity with Dr Craig and Lord Taylor! Episode Links:

• How forbidden songs inspired underground bone music bootleggers in the USSR during the Cold War - ABC News
• Suspense | Ep43 | "Sorry, Wrong Number" - YouTube
• Author Learning Centre, How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Story
• Chapter 1: Screeching Pumpkins. An AI Created Harry Potter Fanfic. (mediamothership.au)
• AI Radio Drama Script. Sherlock Holmes and the Subsiding Scuffle (mediamothership.au)

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