JOY Drive

6 Mar 2025

Professor Katrina McFerran: Music and emotions

Mental Health, Music, Psychology

Music has this almost magical ability to stir emotions, whether it’s the excitement of a movie soundtrack, the deep nostalgia of a childhood song, or the uplifting energy of a dance track. But why? How do specific notes, rhythms, and harmonies tap into our feelings so strongly?

Guest: Professor Katrina McFerran, Head of the Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Unit at The University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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9 Apr 2025

Dr Edith Hill: TikTok Update – Recession Recipes

Consumer Affairs, Social Media

Hear about a TikToker called Kikirough, going viral for a series on recession recipes, and a seven-part TikTok series about ...

9 Apr 2025

Lisa Hasker: Victorian Sport Awards

Sports & Recreation

The Victorian Sport Awards are the night of nights for our local sporting community, celebrating everyone from Olympic gold medallists ...

9 Apr 2025

Dr Alexandra James: Netflix’s Adolescence

Politics, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Media, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Netflix’s new limited series Adolescence has gone viral with over 66 million views in just two weeks and has sparked ...