JOY Drive

14 Dec 2025

Dr Peter Hoar: Why Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback

Hobbies, Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Technology

In an age of endless streaming, cassette tapes are quietly returning to music shelves and artist releases. Senior Lecturer Peter Hoar unpacks what is driving this revival and why physical formats still matter.

Guest: Dr Peter Hoar, Senior Lecturer in Communications Studies, Auckland University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...