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2 Oct 2023, 5pm Media Mothership Interview with Sues Cummings, the author of the Silent Trilogy, an urban fantasy series set in Hobart. We’ll discuss how she created her ‘X-Men meets Good Omens’ magical world, her journey as a writer, and how she got her books published. To learn more about Sues Cummings and her work, you can check out these links: Patreon Twitter Instagram Amazon I hope you’ll join me for this exciting conversation.
23 Sep 2023, 11am Media Mothership We chat with the filmmakers, Daniel Brooks and Edward Williams, about their indie film, “The Bin of Despondency”. They share with us their creative process, their struggles, and their influences. This is a fascinating conversation that will make you laugh and think! “The Bin of Despondency” is a witty satire of the self-help industry and the quest for success. It follows Patrick, a grumpy aspiring filmmaker, who buys a self-help book called “Success & You” after a series of failures. His old film-making partner is not impressed by his new obsession. Along the way, Patrick encounters various characters who are also looking for the secret to success in their own ways. The film is a brilliant commentary on the modern society and its values. Don’t miss the chance to watch this amazing indie film, made by two talented Tasmanian filmmakers. The film will be screened at the Taroona Community Hall on October 7 and 8, 2023. Book your tickets now at Screening #1 (https://www.trybooking.com/CLBUV) or Screening #2 (https://www.trybooking.com/CLBUX). Listen live to “Media Mothership” every Friday 4-5pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio. Follow us on Media Mothership Webpage Instagram Facebook TikTok Discord Edge Radio
14 Sep 2023, 1pm Media Mothership Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr Emerald King, a lecturer in Humanities at the University of Tasmania, who shares her research on cosplay, and recent selection to represent Australia at the 2024 cosplay world championships. She tells us how cosplay is more than just dressing up, but also a form of cultural expression and identity. We also talk about some of the latest media culture news, such as: How neuroscientists used AI to reconstruct a Pink Floyd song from the brain activity of listeners How James Gunn’s tweets about DC comics boosted their sales and popularity How an AI-powered grocery bot suggested a recipe for toxic gas and a “poison bread sandwich” How a folk band called We Mavericks discovered that their songs were uploaded to streaming sites under a different name without their permission Don’t miss this episode of Media Matters, where we explore the intersections of media, culture, and society. Listen live to “Media Mothership” every Friday 4-5pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio. Follow us on Media Mothership Webpage Instagram Facebook TikTok Discord Edge Radio
