JOY Drive with Warren

It is a huge week for new music, with fresh albums from Robyn, Raye and Charlie Puth alongside new singles from Jessie Ware, ZAYN and Cody Simpson. Leo Stubbing from the Sound Museum podcast & YouTube channel rounds up the standout releases and a few throwback moments worth revisiting.

Guest: Leo Stubbing, Sound Museum podcast & YouTube channel

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Cashback apps promise easy savings, but there is more happening behind the scenes. Dr Mirella Atherton explains how these platforms make money, what data you are giving away, and the key things to check before signing up.

Guest: Dr Mirella Atherton, Lecturer in Law and Justice at the University of Newcastle

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Strange creaks, pops and late-night noises in our homes are being rebranded as ‘house burping”. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores why giving it a name makes it feel more real, how social media amplifies everyday experiences, and why our minds jump to worst-case scenarios in the dark.

Guest: Dr Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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A major court case has found social media platforms contributed to addictive behaviour, putting the spotlight on how these apps are designed. Dr Rob Nicholls unpacks what “addictive design” really means and how this ruling could change the future of social media.

Guest: Dr Rob Nicholls, Senior Research Associate in Media and Communications at the University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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A surprising link between tattoos and a rare eye condition is raising new questions about long-term health risks. Linda Robinson explains how inflammation can affect vision, what symptoms to watch for, and how people with tattoos can protect their eye health.

Guest: Linda Robinson, Head of Assessment in Clinical Optometry at Deakin University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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