We are joined by Nick Fogarty to hear about his research into cycling in Sydney, and to discuss sporting communities and the various attachments felt by its members – both participating athletes and otherwise. You can find Nick on Twitter.

We are joined by Shams Bin Quader to hear about his research into the politics of “independence” experienced by local independent musicians of inner-city and inner-west Sydney, and the Dhaka underground scene in Bangladesh.

You can find more of Shams's work on ResearchGate and Academia.edu, and can follow him on Twitter.

You can also watch Bohemian's music video for "Meghla Din" here.

If you enjoy Trope Watchers and are a fan of Game of Thrones, check out our sister podcast, A Clash of Critics: www.aclashofcritics.com 

We are joined by Shams Bin Quader to hear about his research into the politics of “independence” experienced by local independent musicians of inner-city and inner-west Sydney, and the Dhaka underground scene in Bangladesh. You can find more of Shams's work on ResearchGate and Academia.edu, and can follow him on Twitter. You can also watch Bohemian's music video for "Meghla Din" here.

Today we welcome back Dr Tim Steains to chat about Season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery. We consider world building, racial politics, and the potential of speculative fiction.

You can find more of Tim's work on academia.edu!

If you enjoy Trope Watchers and are a fan of Game of Thrones, check out our sister podcast, A Clash of Critics: www.aclashofcritics.com 

Today we welcome back Dr Tim Steains to chat about Season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery. We consider world building, racial politics, and the potential of speculative fiction.

You can find more of Tim's work on academia.edu!

If you enjoy Trope Watchers and are a fan of Game of Thrones, check out our sister podcast, A Clash of Critics: www.aclashofcritics.com 

Today we welcome back Dr Tim Steains to chat about Season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery. We consider world building, racial politics, and the potential of speculative fiction. You can find more of Tim's work on academia.edu!

Today we are joined by Sertan Saral, a PhD candidate with the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies at the University of Sydney. In this episode we look at the tropes of the 'Ace Pilot,' 'Military Leader,' and 'Ideological Leader' in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Battlestar Galactica, and in particular how these tropes intersect with gender. You can find Sertan on Twitter.

Today we are joined by Sertan Saral, a PhD candidate with the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies at the University of Sydney. In this episode we look at the tropes of the 'Ace Pilot,' 'Military Leader,' and 'Ideological Leader' in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Battlestar Galactica, and in particular how these tropes intersect with gender.

You can find Sertan on Twitter.

If you enjoy Trope Watchers and are a fan of Game of Thrones, check out our sister podcast, A Clash of Critics: www.aclashofcritics.com 

Welcome to Season 2! Today we are joined by Hayley Cullen, a PhD candidate and research assistant in the forensic psychology lab at the University of Sydney. In this episode we look at the "CSI effect," and how popular understandings of forensic science evidence have the potential to influence juror decision making.

You can find Hayley on Twitter and ResearchGate, or you can email her at [email protected]. You can find The Sydney Exoneration Project here.

If you enjoy Trope Watchers and are a fan of Game of Thrones, check out our sister podcast, A Clash of Critics: www.aclashofcritics.com 

CW: Rape, suicide, murder.

Welcome to Season 2! Today we are joined by Hayley Cullen, a PhD candidate and research assistant in the forensic psychology lab at the University of Sydney. In this episode we look at the "CSI effect," and how popular understandings of forensic science evidence have the potential to influence juror decision making.

You can find Hayley on Twitter and ResearchGate, or you can email her at [email protected]. You can find The Sydney Exoneration Project here.

If you enjoy Trope Watchers and are a fan of Game of Thrones, check out our sister podcast, A Clash of Critics: www.aclashofcritics.com 

CW: Rape, suicide, murder.