JOY Drive

11 Aug 2025

Sam Cornell: Why Gyms Are Banning Selfies

Consumer Affairs, Fitness & Nutrition, Mental Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

Gyms across Australia are cracking down on selfie culture, citing safety, consent and the mental health impact of influencer behaviour. Researcher Sam Cornell unpacks the trend, its cultural roots and what it means for how we work out.

Guest: Sam Cornell, PhD Candidate in Social Media and Communication, UNSW

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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2 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: How Our Bodies Handle Heat and How to Stay Cool

Health, Personal Safety

Hot weather can change everything, from mood and sleep to energy and focus. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains what’s happening ...

2 Jan 2026

Ingrid Stitt: Pill Testing at the Midsumma Festival’s 2026 Pride Street Party

Government & Organisations, Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

For the first time, Victoria’s mobile pill testing service will be trialled at a street festival, rolling out to the ...

2 Jan 2026

Lucy Durack: Ringing In 2026 With the Australian Pops Orchestra New Year’s Eve Gala

Music, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Lucy Durack joined JOY Drive ahead of the Australian Pops Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve and The Day Before Gala Concerts, ...