72. The Lounge Resurrections

Is there a device from your past that deserves a bit more love and attention? I discuss one from a simpler digital time that brings me and my family joy. Read a transcript of the episode. Subscribe via RSS. Links and Show Notes iPod Hi-Fi More on the device by Basic Apple Guy Steve Jobs […]

I’m back on the audio lounge after an entire year of absolutely nothing, and of course, there are some excuses! Welcome back to Lounge Ruminator… restored, reloaded, rebooted—however you want to put it! There’ll be more in the future, but without the pressure of a regular schedule. Thanks for following the show! Read a transcript […]

After a long break, the Lounge Ruminator podcast returns! (Thanks for sticking around.) I discuss the ethical review behind my research interview show, Really Specific Stories, and reflect on the challenges of balancing family, work and academic commitments. Read a transcript of the episode. Links and Show Notes The last episode was a while ago! […]

If you haven’t watched this show, then you definitely should. Read a transcript of the episode. Image credit: Netflix (2022) Links and Show Notes Ricky Gervais After Life Daily Rumination No. 24: The Value of British Humour Hemispheric Views podcast Media franchise The Matrix (franchise) James Bond Daniel Craig Quantum of Solace Lost

In my first podcast episode for 2022, I give a quick review of Cecelia Watson’s book Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark, while sharing some of the key themes that resonated with me. Read a transcript of the episode. Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RSS Links and Show Notes Semicolon […]

Andrew is a writer, poet and media educator, as well as the founder of the McLuhan Institute. He also happens to be the descendant of renowned media ecologists Marshall and Eric McLuhan. In this episode, he kindly joins me to discuss his work at the institute, what motivates him to write, how we can slow […]

I’m joined by Dario to talk about his background in film research (and now audio), along with the art of academic podcasting and why the podcast as a medium has a propensity to talk about itself. Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RSS Find Dario Online @dariodoubleL on Twitter The Cinematologists Podcast Studies Podcast Links […]

Anne is a PhD student who is investigating what she calls ‘fan commentary’ podcasts. She tells the story of how she started listening to them, what appealed to her about undertaking higher research on the topic and what it means to be a fan. Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RSS Find Anna Online @anne_korfmacher […]

Vincent shares his personal story of how he became an independent developer, from his earliest use of computers through to creative projects and apps like Gluon for Micro.blog. Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RSS Find Vincent Online vincentritter.com @vincent on Micro.blog Links and Show Notes Full episode transcript Screenshot of editing timeline in Ferrite […]

We all know about the monetary cost of streaming media, but what does it cost the planet? Other Ways to Listen Apple Podcasts | Castro | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RSS Links and Show Notes Sy Taffel 53. Excess Energy and Urban Eyesores Apple Music announces Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; will bring Lossless Audio to entire catalog Laura U. Marks Marks, L.U., 2020, ‘Let’s […]