JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Dr Ash Watson: Vibe Culture

Psychology, Society & Culture

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and something feels off? Or when you are having a great time and say, “We are vibing”?

We all use the word “vibe” to describe moods, energies and atmospheres, but can we study them?

Researchers are now investigating “vibe culture” to understand how we navigate social interactions, make decisions, and even how companies use vibes to market to us.

Guest: Dr Ash Watson, Scientia Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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10 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Wedding Costs

Consumer Affairs, Kids & Family, Social Media, Society & Culture

A wedding meant church, flowers, a nice lunch, and maybe a few speeches. But today? There are drones, content creators, ...

10 Apr 2025

Laura Hickleton: Newborn Lion Cub at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Animals, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel

Werribee Open Range Zoo has just welcomed a brand-new lion cub. And this is not just any cub. He is ...

10 Apr 2025

Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: Nostalgic Recipes

Diet and Nutrition, History, Society & Culture

In this episode, we dive into the delicious (and sometimes questionable) world of food nostalgia. Long before smashed avo and ...