10.11.23 What Happens Next? Can We Learn to Be More Civil? | 93 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each episode. With the advent of social media, conversations and disagreements are magnified. But as our exchanges become increasingly digital, we must remember that behind every screen, there’s a fell…

3.11.23 What Happens Next? Are We Getting More Rude? | 92 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. Lockdown helped stop the spread of COVID-19, but it didn’t do our social skills any favours. Have we forgotten how to get along? Civility goes beyond simple politeness – it’s a crucial vir…

SURPRISE! With Halloween falling on our regular release day, we just couldn’t resist one more movie for our annual Spooky Halloween Countdown. And oh boy what a surprise it was. This week we set sail with The Last Voyage of the Demeter! Listen in as Amber and Thomas end this marathon on a high note and talk vampires, sailing, horror tropes done rig…

27.10.23 What Happens Next? Can Escapism Be Good for Us? | 91 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. Content warning: This episode contains drug references. To skip them, jump ahead to 08:04. Whether through television, books, games, films or music, escapism serves as a crucial elemen…

The 2023 Spooky Halloween Countdown continues with a modern take on an 80s classic (and previous episode). It’s Evil Dead Rise (2023)! Listen in as Amber and Thomas dive into this reboot of surprising quality chock full of homage and originality. it’s got gore, blood, evil, blood, a spooky book, blood, and did we mention blood? All wrapped up in a …

20.10.23 What Happens Next? What Are We Trying to Escape? | 90 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. “What Happens Next?” returns with a new topic: escapism. From pseudo-nostalgia that transports us to imagined pasts, to the allure of live action role-play and video games, host Dr Su…

13.10.23 What Happens Next? What Can Influencers Teach Us About Women and Work? | 89 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. They’re in your social media feeds, on YouTube, and these they’re days even appearing in movies. The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s goi…

This week we are back from the dead! Given new life with the Book of the Dead…I mean The Scroll of Thoth. Listen in as Amber and Thomas dive back into the old school horror classics with The Mummy (1932). They’ll talk about the inspirations for the 1999 film, what aged well and what didn’t, and whether or not this deserves to be in their personal H…

06.10.23 What Happens Next? Does Influencer Culture Have a Dark Side? | 88 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. This week on “What Happens Next?”, we’re kickstarting a new series on influencer culture. Did you know roughly 70 per cent of influencers identify as female? Specific indu…

29.9.23 What Happens Next? Can We Unlock Humans Full Potential? | 87 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. This week, Monash University's podcast, "What Happens Next?", concludes its series on transhumanism with conversations from leading experts in medicine, business, and design. Mo…

22.9.23 What Happens Next? Are Humans About to Evolve? | 86 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. The latest episode of “What Happens Next?” takes you along for a ride through the fascinating – and frightening – world of transhumanism, a concept in which technology is harnessed to au…

15 September 2023 What Happens Next? Can Art Help Our Climate Anxiety? | 85 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. In the third episode of our exploration of climate anxiety, host Dr Susan Carland explores the shared experience of climate anxiety and how art can be used to reach the c…

7 September 2023 What Happens Next? How Can We Conquer Climate Anxiety? | 84 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. The climate anxiety you may be feeling isn't an isolated problem. It's a shared experience and one that can be addressed through empowerment and action. The emotional to…

1.9.23 What Happens Next? Why Are We So Anxious About Earth? | 83 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch full episodes. The world’s heating up, and so is our anxiety. Climate anxiety, or eco-anxiety, is an unprecedented and growing mental health crisis. How do we wrestle with a planet-sized problem? This week, host Dr Susan…

25.8.23 What Happens Next? How Can We Balance Work and Play? | 82 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. Last week on Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests uncovered how neglecting play in adulthood can lead to decreased creativ…

18.8.23 What Happens Next? What Happens When We Stop Playing? | 81 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. The season eight premiere of Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, kicks off with a fun topic – fun itself. In today’s episode, host Dr Susan Carland and expert guest…

What happens when we stop playing? Are humans on the verge of evolution? And are we becoming more rude? An all-new season of the multi-award nominated What Happens Next? podcast launches later this month, and will tackle these questions and more. Your host, Dr Susan Carland, addresses a new set of topics looking at the future we’re facing if we don…

This week, Amber’s in the hot seat as the duo take on an early 2000s classic. It’s Zoolander! listen in as Thomas guides Amber into the high octane world of male modeling, fashion, and international espionage. They’ll laugh, they’ll discuss the greater impact of social media on movies and music, and they’ll try to answer the age old question: Is th…

This week Amber takes the lead on this operation and guide Thomas on his mission. A Mission Impossible that is… That’s right, in this episode the duo take on a franchise that’s 7 movies deep with another one on the way. It’s Mission: Impossible! Listen as Amber and Thomas try and guess this monumental spy thriller as they talk about its horror movi…

This week the duo is back for their 69th (noice) episode, and what a better way to kick off the 4th of July than with a movie than has more explosions per minute than a Transformers flick. It’s Dredd (2012)! Listen in as Thomas guides Amber floor by floor as the two ascend Peach Trees trying to find some semblance of meaning in this action packed l…

“Hey gang, let’s get together cause I see a beam of light!” – Optimus Prime New canon who dis? The time has come to conclude our May-Gatron Marathon and boy do we wish it could end on a higher note. that’s right, this week the Amberbot and Thomaximal dive headfirst into the lukewarm waters of Transformers (7): Rise of the Beasts. Listen in as the d…

“when the intro alone is better than all of the previous movies combined” This week, it’s the bee-ginning of the end for SWHN’s May-Gatron marathon with none other than the film that revived a franchise: Bumblebee (2018)! Listen in as the duo dive into this prequel-sequel-reboot-revival of a movie that (spoilers) has no right to be as good as it is…

This week it’s time to bid Bay farewell as we take on what might be the lowest point in the transformers franchise (so far). to continue the May-gatron marathon Amber and Thomas pick up their swords, dust off their staffs, and get set to take on Transformers (5): The Last Knight! Join the duo on this Marky-Mark-led medieval movie madness as they di…

“Don’t worry guys, I have another plan” – Megatron This week the May-gatron Marathon hits it’s midpoint…and by midpoint we mean the point where this franchise falls straight off a cliff. It’s none other than Transformers (4): Age of Extinction! Join Thomas and Amber as they discuss the beginning of the end for the Michael Bay led Transformers franc…

This week the Maygatron marathon continues with what could be called the peak of the franchise, and should be called it’s end. It’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon! Listen in as Amber and Thomas soar headfirst into the finale of this intended trilogy. They talk the rise of Optimus War crime, the ever increasingly wild performances of A-List Actors, …

In part two of “A Pride Open Road”, Monash University’s student delegation lands in Sydney for WorldPride23 at the largest-ever LGBTIQA+ human rights conference held in the southern hemisphere. Join the students as they attend the conference and engage with inspiring thought leaders, change-makers, and grassroots activists. You’ll also hear excerpt…

It’s Pride Week at Monash University, and “What Happens Next?” is back with two special bonus episodes to celebrate. In part one of “A Pride Open Road”, meet three student delegates chosen by the University to attend the WorldPride23 Human Rights Conference in Sydney. Hear the stories of their own personal journeys, and follow along as they partici…

“Between grief and revenge of the Fallen, I’ll take Revenge of the Fallen” – William Faulkner (probably) That’s right this week the Maygatron marathon continues with the beginning of the end for any seriousness this franchise had. And look at that! only two movies in! This week Amber and Thomas test their worthiness by diving into Transformers: Rev…

“Quickly Sam, shove the cube into my Bosom!” This week it’s time to kick off the first (and hopefully only) May-gatron Marathon! Join Thomas and Amber as they dive head first into the energon fueled world of Michael Bay’s Transformers franchise, and where else better to start than the film that kicked it all off. Transformers (2007)! Listen in as t…

This week it’s back to the classic style with none other than the latest and greatest in tabletop entertainment. That’s right, this week Amber and Thomas cast the dice and roll out to see Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Listen in as the duo embark on a quest of friendship, family, and fiendish females hell bent on zombifying the lands of…

Better late than never right? Apologies for the delay but we’re coming at you with an actually recently recorded episode! And what better way than to come in guns blazing with none other than the John Wick franchise! Listen in as Amber and Thomas relive the first episode they ever recorded and all the subsequent sequels including the latest, longes…

We’re back and just as on par than ever! And what better way to come back than completing a trilogy a lot of people don’t even know existed. that’s right we’re getting the gang together for one last arctic ride as we dive into “The Thing From Another World” (1951). Join Thomas, Amber, Allie, and Geo as they talk the B-movie classic that inspired on…

24.2.23 What Happens Next? What Is Reproductive Justice? | 80 In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v Wade, women and pregnancy-capable people were left reeling. It was a clear example of how hard-won gains can be reversed, even decades later. The silver lining is that the decision brought attention to issues surrounding…

When the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in June 2022, it was a blow not only to reproductive health in the States, but to human rights across the globe. Reproductive justice – individuals’ freedom to control decisions regarding contraception, abortion, sterilisation, and childbirth – is a human right, and the decision set a dangerous exampl…

3.2.23 What Happens Next? Is Food Insecurity Getting Worse? | 77 Have you noticed your grocery bill rising lately? Get used to it. When we think of “food insecurity”, many of us think of extreme poverty in the global south, not of Australia and other first-world countries. Nevertheless, food insecurity is a serious issue here – and one that will on…

3.2.23 What Happens Next? Is Food Insecurity Getting Worse? | 77 Have you noticed your grocery bill rising lately? Get used to it. When we think of “food insecurity”, many of us think of extreme poverty in the global south, not of Australia and other first-world countries. Nevertheless, food insecurity is a serious issue here – and one that will on…

They thought they knew what it was about, but, like George Bailey himself, they were oh so wrong. This week, Amber and Thomas are kicking off the annual Connected to Christmas Marathon with none other than the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life! Listen in as the duo laughs, cries, and are shocked to find their hearts warmed by this seminal holid…

02.12.22 ‘What Happens Next?’ Do NFTs require new laws | 76 People create, collect and trade NFTs for millions of dollars, with the hope of making profit in the future. What are the laws and protections surrounding NFTs? How are artists and buyers safeguarded against theft, forgery or being swindled out of large amounts of money? This week, our hos…

This week it’s time to round off November with one of the weirdest films of the year. It’s Weird: The Al Yankovic story! Join Thomas and Amber as they watch a movie about one man on a journey to make music by taking preexisting songs and changing the words to them. It’s got action, romance, drama, and a totally accurate portrayal of the most famous…

25.11.22 “What Happens Next?” Can NFTs help digital artists? | 75 NFTs are an interesting use of crypto technology, and could enable artists to make a living from their work. Do they work? Are they here to stay? Are NFTs as nifty as they seem? Stay with us as over the next two episodes of What Happens Next as we take a look at NFTs Host Dr Susan Ca…

This week celebrate a belated Godzilla Day with their first double feature! That’s right, after seeing the first US cinematic run, it’s Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla and Godzilla Tokyo SOS! Join Amber and Thomas as they take a dive into one of the few direct sequel Godzilla films ever made by Toho. They’ll laugh, they’ll (not) cry, and they just m…

18.11.22 ‘What Happens Next?’ Hear Her Roar: Women’s Safety & Gender Equality | 74 “Hear me now”: 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame's acceptance speech was a rally cry that reverberated across the nation. Thousands of women marched for safety in their homes, schools, workplaces and public spaces. The recent federal election clearly demonstrate…

11.4.22 What Happens Next? “Can Australia Become a Green Energy Superpower?” | 73 Green mining is a dirty business, but our sustainable future depends on it. As we begin to transition to a decarbonised future, we need to put in the work to ensure it's a just one that keeps the planet and all its people in mind. Monash University’s podcast, “What Ha…

04.11.22 What Happens Next? Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race? | 72 This week on What Happens Next?, we’re kickstarting a new series on critical minerals. As we transition to a decarbonised future, away from oil and coal, our technology will run on ores such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth minerals. How will this cause global pol…

This week it’s time to lay the Spooky Halloween countdown to rest for this year with a surprise early Halloween episode! It’s the original Hellraiser from 1987! Listen in as Amber and Thomas journey to the furthest reaches of experience and bring you a movie that’s a classic to some, and franchisable to others. They talk the gore, the sex, the weir…

28.10.22 “What Happens Next?” Can We Save Endangered Languages? | 71 Soon after the first British ships arrived in Australia, Indigenous people were removed from their traditional lands and families, and were discouraged – often violently – from dancing, singing, or even speaking in their own languages. In a new episode of Monash University’s podca…

“Hey Otis Jr., looks like I’ve got all the horses!” This week it’s time to round off the annual So What Happens Next spooky Halloween countdown 2022, and what a better way to go out than with Jordan Peele’s latest film-based fright: Nope! Listen in as Thomas and Amber talk horse training, alien jellyfish, and what all of these things have to do wit…

21.10.22 What Happens Next? What Do We Lose When Languages Die? | 70 When we travel through Europe, we expect to experience a wide array of culture and customs – in each country, different foods, different views, and different languages. That’s not the expectation visitors to Australia have, but perhaps they should. Before British colonisation, thi…

“are we the problem? No it’s a24 who is wrong” some films have immense depth and themes. Some films are only (wrinkly) skin deep. This week the Spooky Halloween Countdown continues as Amber and Thomas discover X (2022). Listen in as the duo dives into this disgusting display of diabolical debauchery as they descend into a disgruntled diatribe of ra…

14.10.2022 “What Happens Next?” Can We Sharpen Our Focus? | 69 Between social media content, notifications pinging away on our phones, countless streaming options, and even watches with all the bells and whistles of a computer, our attention’s pulled in more directions than ever. Can we regain our focus? This week, Monash University’s podcast, “Wha…