MACS Chats

Who are the creative minds that run our social teams? Welcome back to another episode of meeting the MACS committee.  This episode we are talking to our marketing team. We talk about all things media whilst trying not to talk over one another.  Audio warning, this episode got too crazy. Sorry if you can’t hear us or we talk to loud (whoops).  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebo...

Who are the people who help run our club? Who keep us in business and help us grow? For this season, we are starting a new segment where we are talking to each MACS division and learning their interesting, funny, and questionable media habits! Join us in our first episode by welcoming our executive team and letting them be in the spotlight :))  THERE MIGHT BE SOME SPOILERS… Instagram: https://www....

It’s been two months of this beloved podcast and so much has changed… Not really, but we are welcoming a new podcast officer Remme!  Join us for the next hour where we say a whole lot of nothing! Hope you enjoy :) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monashMACS Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monashmacs This podcast was recorded and produced in the M...

Join Melissa and Jeoff as they reminisce on both the good and bad of being the weird kids in high school, versus the uni life they have now. We explore the messy, weird, beautiful, and often hilarious realities of growing up that Hollywood tends to skip. No perfect formal nights, no dramatic slow-motion moments—just raw conversations, embarrassing but funny stories, and the moments that shaped who...

Why do we never think about plays when talking about media? Or musicals? Or dance? We always forget what came before us. In this episode, we begin to talk about everything that stands out to us from the physical media realm. Join Anthea, Marileigh, and Salma for this episode where they talk about their favourite musicals, their relationship with books, and the theatre scene here in Melbourne! Form...

Do you feel pressure even when you're trying to better yourself? In this episode, Melissa and Jaye share their sadness, heartbreak, manifestations and more importantly - unpack the misconceptions about self-improvement on the internet. Tune it whether it's to relate, laugh or you just want some conversation playing in the background. Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https:/...

MACS Chat covers new ground this episode talking with Yasmin from the Monash University Student Theatre on how dance performance and performers can leverage digital media. Yasmin is co-director of MUST’s 2024 contemporary dance work ‘Chrysalis’, and shares some great insights not only on using media to promote your dance, but to get the most out of your time at university.  Form: https://forms.gle...

Anthea crashes out this episode. That’s really it. She talks about the books she’s been reading, the much needed mid-sem break, and her thankfulness for being surrounded by lots of love and care. She also says a whole lot of nothing!  Also the mic was weird this episode so let’s all ignore that please!!!! Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Fa...

Is ASMR Weird Or Soothing? | MACS Chats S6 EP7 Whispers, tapping, crinkling… soothing bliss or straight-up weird?  In this episode of MACS Chats, we dig into why ASMR gives some people chills or gives others the ick. Join Melissa’s first episode with Christaan and Gemma! Plug in your headphones and get ready to tingle (or cringe) — we’re diving headfirst into the world of ASMR! Form: https://forms...

Collaborative Instagram bucket lists, daily whatsapp calls to family, and chatroom movie nights have all helped these students stay connected to home during their move to Australia.  Join Noopur, Shreeja, Simran as they talk about their experience moving to Australia and how the media has helped them make the transition.  Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Time and time again, we say that music just doesn’t hit the same as it did in the early 2000s. Is it due to nostalgia or is today’s music scene just not doing it right??? Join Anthea, Anna, and Dylan talk about their experiences with music when they were younger, some controversial takes, and even some recs! Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/...

Everyone has that one piece of media they’ve watched too many times, and whose greatness no one else seems to get.  Join Jade, Anthea and our new podcast officer Melissa, as they dive deep into the media everyone else says is horrible but they love.  Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monashMACS Tik Tok: htt...

Join Jade, Anthea and Yamca as they break in the new semester by discussing all the movies they watched during the uni summer break. Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monashMACS Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monashmacs Music by AudioCoffee Hosts: @jade_mccurrach @antheabernabe @yamburgerz

Because I’m sure we all missed listening to Anthea ramble on for an hour long… Anthea is back with MACS Chats Touches Grass (but she’s inside today because the weather was not on her side)! She spends her hours talking about books, her summer break, and the new podcasting equipment Monash has given us (I swear it sounds more interesting than it seems). Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Ins...

We tried something a little bit different to kick off season 6. Join Jade and Anthea, as they overcome any last dregs of embarrassment to record a podcast coming straight from Caulfield’s 2025 O-Fest. Listen to some of Caulfield campus’ media recommendations and controversial media takes.  A special thanks to all those who jumped on the podcast. Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Instagram:...

This week Jade, Alyssa and Marileigh deep dive into the at times problematic BookTok to ask whether it's worth it.  On the way, we talk fan fiction, e-readers, our favourite ways to find new books and if we even have the attention span for reading any more?! Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/⁠ Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/monashMA...

A new segment of MACS Chats just arrived, and you guys are the first to hear about it! Join Anthea in their new segment reflecting on what on the internet is getting her angry (or excited ;)). This week, they cover the ins and outs of media and her most listened-to music!  Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/⁠ Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebo...

This week Jade, Shau and Yamca reminisce over their favourite indie games, get excited for games coming out next, and discuss what exactly makes an indie game grab our attention.  Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/⁠ Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/monashMACS⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@monashmacs⁠ This podcast was recorded an...

How much time do you typically spend on TikTok every day? 30 minutes? An hour? Is it a shameful time? Do you actively pay attention to what you’re consuming? For this week's episode, come join Anthea, Godwin, Nadine, and Salma to discuss their TikTok (and other media) habits, which can maybe make you feel better about yourself! Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://w...

Join Jade, Amogh and Eleanor as they reminisce about their favour moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics! From nail-biting competition and controversies to Snoop Dog fit-checks and our favourite memes. You might come away with some new highlights to go checkout! Or just be able to laugh at Jade butcher names for 50 minutes. Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagr...

Join Leo and Alyssa as they dive deep into the vibrant world of Manhwa! In this episode, they share their experiences and thoughts on this unique Korean media form, exploring how it's taken the global scene by storm. Expect some classic Manhwa references, light spoilers, and quirky discussion about how Manhwa is carving out its own space in the world of comics.  Get ready for some solo-listeni...

True crime, crime shows, crime podcasts, crime YouTube channels, the list goes on and on. With the popularity of the genre growing, we have to consider whether it's slightly exploitative or not. Come join Anthea, Kinanti, and Viji in discussing the ethics of the genre in different medias and cultures, some of our recommendations, and a hot take…or two! Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68...

Join Leo, Ali , Theo and Rachel as they nerd out over anime, their experiences and perceptions with it, and how anime has blended in with the mainstream Be ready for some real OG anime references, some light spoilers and a lot of fun to lighten up your day There once was a man named Gold Roger.... Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebook:...

As Melbourne gets colder and the uni stress ramps back up, we look towards the books games and TV shows that remind us of simpler times. Join your season 5 podcast team, Jade, Leo and Anthea, as they explore their favourite comfort media, why they keep coming back, and what our favourite tropes might say about us! Form: https://forms.gle/GTDGp49Jfpq4KfW68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monas...

In this episode of MACS Chats, Leo, and Chloe are deep diving nto the world of fitness social media. We’ll chat about six packs, big butts, jacked ed sheeran lookalikes and more! Reflecting on hidden steroid use, commercialisation and east/west divides, but also how fitness social media still manages to inspire us despite it all. So come grab your headphones and join us for a somewhat serious disc...