The Name Game: Names, Identity and Trends

The Name Game: Names, Identity and Trends

This month on Roominate with Emily Rose Nulty, I expand on my article The Name Game: Names, Identity and Trends with an accompanying audio piece, reflecting further on why I've always found names so fascinating. In this episode, I explore how social media has influenced the way we think about names, what surprised me when looking at Irish naming trends, and why names often become meaningful through the people, cultures, and memories connected to them. It's a more personal reflection on identity, culture, and the stories that names can carry. Read the full article via Phoenix FM: https://www.phoenixfm.ie/the-name-game-names-identity-and-trends/ [https://www.phoenixfm.ie/the-name-game-names-identity-and-trends/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Algorithm Took the Aux

This month on Roominate with Emily Rose Nulty, I expand on my article The Algorithm Took the Aux with an accompanying audio piece for Roominate, reflecting further on how music culture has changed from the VEVO era in 2016 to today’s streaming and TikTok-driven landscape. In this episode, I revisit themes explored in the article, including shared listening experiences, music video culture, and chart music in 2016, alongside how personalised algorithms and social media have reshaped music discovery. The audio offers a more personal perspective on the ideas discussed in the article, including nostalgia for 2016 and the evolving role of music videos in modern culture. Read the full article here: https://www.phoenixfm.ie/the-algorithm-took-the-aux/ [https://www.phoenixfm.ie/the-algorithm-took-the-aux/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Influencers to Aisles: Navigating Health Trends in Ireland

This month on Roominate with EmilyRose Nulty, I explore the growing influence of supplements, vitamins, and wellness trends in Ireland. Following the latest article From Influencers to Aisles: Navigating Health Trends in Ireland, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian Sinéad Larkin to expand the conversation and discuss how social media, influencers, and marketing shape the way consumers approach health products. In this episode, we discuss the realities of supplement use, potential risks and interactions, and how to tell the difference between evidence-based products and marketing hype. Read the full article here: https://www.phoenixfm.ie/ [https://www.phoenixfm.ie/from-influencers-to-aisles-navigating-health-trends-in-ireland/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Buying the Past: How Bridgerton Sells a Romanticised Regency Era

This month on Roominate with EmilyRose Nulty, I explore how Bridgerton merchandise sells a romanticised vision of the Regency Era, from perfumes and dresses to teapots and linens. In this episode, we expand on the history of perfume, uncovering how scents evolved from status symbols and hygiene solutions to the softer, sweeter fragrances we enjoy today. Read the full article here: https://www.phoenixfm.ie/buying-the-past-how-bridgerton-sells-a-romanticised-regency-era/ [https://www.phoenixfm.ie/buying-the-past-how-bridgerton-sells-a-romanticised-regency-era/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

POV: Privacy in the Age of Smart Glasses - Reflections

In this episode, I expand on my article about smart glasses, sharing additional research, perspectives, and reflections on how these devices are shaping daily life, privacy, and the way we navigate public and private spaces. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.