The MACS Team

MACS Chats

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MACS Chats is a casual conversational podcast produced by the Monash University Media and Communication Society, exploring the media topics and issues that students are passionate about. The Media and Communication Society (MACS) is an academic club based at Monash University striving to support students in connecting and developing academic and professional skills that will help them thrive. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monashMACSTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monashmacs

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The Case of Elon: Free Speech with the Control of a Billionaire | MACS Chats S2 Ep 8 28.04.2023 33:39

Welcome back to another episode of MACS Chats Season 2! Join Sydney and Sydney (yes their names are the exact same!) as they unpack the 2022 twitter takeover of Tesla and Spacex’s CEO: Elon Musk. Here the Sydney’s unpack the situation by talking through the disadvantages and the causes that led to the mess the social media platform is in today. They try to call out aspects that can be improved an...

Understanding information disorder in a world facing climate change | MACS Chats S2 Ep 7 21.04.2023 33:31

Welcome back to another episode of MACS Chats Season 2! With Earth Day coming up, join Vanessa and Sabrina this week as they discuss the role of information disorder in our fight against climate change, and how you can navigate and help contribute to a better and greener planet. For more information on MC3, visit their social media here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonashCarbonCaptureConver...

Queer Chats Part 2: It All Comes Back to Heteronormativity | MACS Chats S2 Ep 6 14.04.2023 1:02:35

Welcome back for another episode of MACS Chats Season 2! Join Fae, Jackie, Anita and Theodore as we unpack some of our experiences with queer media and non-binary representations. We tackle some big issues around fetishisation, normalising of abuse in queer relationships, gender norms and the role of family and culture in our personal queer acceptance. But don’t worry, it’s not all bad - we share...

Queer Chats Part 1: Representation and Stereotypes in the Media | MACS Chats S2 Ep 5 07.04.2023 29:15

Welcome back for another episode of MACS Chats Season 2! Join Fae, Ilanda and Nadine as we discuss our queer awakenings, and our struggles in finding wholesome, non-tragedy queer representations in films and TV. We share our thoughts on stereotypes and representation, some of our favourite pieces of queer media and take a few tangents here and there on Harry Potter and Disney. SPOILER WARNINGS:...

‘What makes a Man?’ Evaluating Masculinity in the Media | MACS Chats S2 Ep 4 31.03.2023 46:59

Welcome back to another episode of MACS Chats Season 2! This week Justin, Max and Sabrina, discuss representations of masculinity and physicality in the media. Asking what it means to be a man in modern society and how perceptions of masculinity have changed over time. Join us as we debate Andrew Tate, hustle culture and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebook: https://www...

Future predictions for Chat GPT | MACS Chats S2 Ep 3 24.03.2023 48:10

Welcome back to MACS Chats. This week Eleanor and Erin discuss all things Chat GPT. We talk about our future predictions for the platform, the problems it faces, and how we plan to use it this semester. The article we spoke about: https://msmagazine.com/2023/02/22/chatgpt-technology-black-women-history-fact-check/ The Media and Communication Society (MACS) is an academic club based at Monash Un...

The Mysteries Behind a Disabled Comment Section | MACS Chats S2 Ep 2 17.03.2023 34:22

Welcome back to our second episode of MACS Chats Season 2! Join Erin, Eleanor, and Jacquelyn in this episode where they have a deep look into the reason why some news channels disable comments on their platforms. We share our experiences and thoughts on the topic and discuss what the implications might be for society. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Getting Ready for the 2023 Oscars | MACS Chats S2 Ep 1 11.03.2023 47:29

Welcome back for another season of MACS Chats! This week Sabrina, Ilanda and Sydney discuss their 2023 Oscars predictions, snubs, and thoughts as we get ready for the 2023 Academy awards. We go over some of our favourite films and our love for Everything Everywhere All At Once, as well as getting into some controversial movie opinions. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monashmacs/ Facebook: htt...

Representations of Teen Reckless Behaviour in Media | MACS Chats Ep 8 05.10.2022 52:54

Welcome to MACS Chats Podcast! *TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode we do discuss explicit themes such as sex, sexual violence, self harm and suicide in the context of teen shows such as 13 Reasons Why and Euphoria, so please be mindful when listening. This week Sabrina with special guest Lola Churchill breakdown how the media conventionally depicts teens and teen culture, emphasising themes of reckl...

Diet Culture and the Mentality of Body Obsession | MACS Chats Ep 7 28.09.2022 48:09

Welcome to MACS Chats Podcast! *TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode we discuss a lot of sensitive material surrounding weight, dieting and body focus so please be mindful when listening. This week Sabrina with special guest Fae Gehren discuss the history of diet culture and body image as well as its relationship with the media. We unpack how diet culture began and the role social media and communicat...

Issues of POC Representation in Hollywood and Media | MACS Chats Ep 6 21.09.2022 51:22

Welcome to MACS Chats Podcast! This week Sabrina with special guest Rijul Baath discuss Hollywood and screen representations of people of colour and other marginalised communities. We explore the institutional racism present in Hollywood systems, contemplating if media producers are doing enough to help integrate diversity, as well as looking at what representations are harmful and sharing our tho...

Exploring Representations of Neurodiversity in Media | MACS Chats Ep 5 13.09.2022 51:06

Welcome to MACS Chats Podcast! This week Sabrina with special guest Lola Churchill take a look at how neurodiversity is represented in modern media. From tik tok trends to self diagnosis, we discuss how the increased awareness for neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and ADD, helps to eliminate stigma, while also contributing to misrepresentations of genuine conditions. We also consider the...

The Various Perspectives of Social Media | MACS Chats Ep 4 07.09.2022 52:57

Welcome to MACS Chats Podcast! This week Sabrina with special guest Eleanor Truong explore the world of social media, particularly looking at the social media experience from the perspective of an international student. We consider the different capabilities of social media and how the blending of features across platforms shapes how we use and interact with social media, as well as discuss how so...

How the ‘Girlboss’ is Portrayed in the Media | MACS Chats Ep 3 30.08.2022 31:44

Welcome to MACS Chats Podcast! This week Sabrina with special guest Erin Constable breakdown the idea of the ‘girlboss’ and how women are treated in the media landscape. We discuss the reception of powerful women in society and contemplate the assumptions and gendered stereotypes placed upon people in entertainment, as well as reflect on how the industry approaches female empowerment. This episode...

The World of Gaming | MACS Chats Ep 2 23.08.2022 45:18

Welcome to MACS Chats Podcast! This week Sabrina with special guests Breanna Ebebohls and Ilanda Tran, discuss their experiences with gaming and how the landscape has evolved. Join us as we break down the toxic side of gaming culture as well as discuss game to movie adaptations, games we’re looking forward to and our favourite Stardew Valley bachelors and bachelorettes. Instagram: https://www.inst...

The Rise of Streaming | MACS Chats Ep 1 17.08.2022 35:34

Welcome to the premiere episode of MACS Chats Podcast! Join Sabrina with special guest Ilanda Tran as they explore the world of streaming. This week we review Season 4 of Netflix’s Stranger Things, discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe in relation to Disney’s VOD platform, Disney+, as well as analyse the box office hits of 2022 to explore sustainability of the streaming model over traditional cine...