Episodes

  • Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Are Fans Defecating Themselves at Concerts?
    Jul 5 2026

    Some concertgoers are reportedly wearing adult nappies—or even relieving themselves in the crowd—to avoid missing a single song. As shocking stories emerge from major concerts around the world, Associate Professor...

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    14 mins
  • Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Does Zinc Help a Cold?
    Jul 5 2026

    Zinc is one of the first supplements many people reach for when a sore throat appears, but does it really work? Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris explains what zinc does in...

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    12 mins
  • Professor Kieron Meagher: How Much Is Your Manager Affecting Your Mental Health?
    Jul 11 2026

    A supportive manager can make work feel meaningful, while a poor one can leave people anxious, exhausted and dreading Monday. Professor Kieron Meagher explains how leadership, autonomy and micromanagement shape...

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    13 mins
  • Dr Hunter Bennett: Can AI Replace a Personal Trainer?
    Jul 11 2026

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) can create a workout plan in seconds, but can it understand pain, medical risk, motivation or the limits of the person following it? Dr Hunter Bennett explains...

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    7 mins
  • Declan Edwards: ‘How To Be Happy’
    Jul 5 2026

    Winter can make life feel heavier, but happiness may be more a skill than a personality trait. Declan Edwards discusses emotional intelligence, gratitude, purpose and the small habits that can...

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    13 mins
  • Andrew Bondini: Pride Basketball Comes to Geelong
    Jul 5 2026

    Spectres Australia Pride Basketball has launched its first regional Victorian chapter in Geelong, creating a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ people to play, connect and belong. Andrew Bondini discusses inclusive sport,...

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    10 mins
  • Dr David Tuffley: Live Facial Recognition and the Future of Public Surveillance
    Jul 5 2026

    Western Australia Police are trialling live facial recognition technology in public places, raising questions about safety, privacy and how far surveillance should go. Dr David Tuffley explains how the technology...

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    14 mins
  • Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Does Homophobia Feel Louder Again?
    Jul 11 2026

    LGBTQIA+ people are more visible than ever, yet anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and culture wars are becoming increasingly prominent. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores social anxiety, online outrage, masculinity and why minority...

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    12 mins