HERMES podcasts
Explore the podcasts produced by the HERMES research team, covering topics related to gambling, gaming, addiction, intervention and emerging technologies.
Dose de science en dépendances
Dose de science en dépendances is a French-language podcast hosted by Adèle Morvannou, psychologist and professor at the Université de Sherbrooke, specializing in addiction.
Each episode presents and explains a recent scientific article on topics related to alcohol, drugs, gambling and problematic technology use. The articles are drawn from peer-reviewed scientific journals and reflect current research and knowledge.
The podcast aims to make scientific research accessible to a wider audience while providing reliable, nuanced information in a field where misinformation can easily circulate. Through short, accessible episodes, Adèle Morvannou explores scientific findings and their relevance to our understanding of addiction.
SAVOIRS – A Glance at Addiction Intervention Technologies
SAVOIRS is a French-language podcast exploring the use of new technologies in addiction prevention, treatment and rehabilitation in Quebec.
The series brings together researchers, clinicians, service providers and people with experiential knowledge to examine how technologies such as teleconsultation, online discussion forums, mobile applications and web platforms are changing addiction intervention. Discussions also consider important questions surrounding confidentiality, accessibility and the role of technology in therapeutic practices.
The podcast was created with the support of the HERMES research team and the University Institute on Addiction (IUD). The production team includes Maud Leduc-Préfontaine as director, interviewer, writer, researcher and host, with Laurence Darcy and Valérie Van Mourik serving as external reviewers and content advisors. Musical composition and sound mixing were done by Sébastien Détremblé, and the series was conceptualized and produced by Les Murmures de la Méduse.
The New Face of Online Games
The New Face of Online Games is a French-language podcast from the HERMES research team that explores the emerging nature of hybrid games at the intersection of gambling and video gaming.
Throughout the series, HERMES researchers discuss the impact of hybrid games on individuals and communities, looking at topics such as free-to-play games, microtransactions, gaming and gambling, pleasure, screen use, and the implications of these emerging forms of gaming for prevention and clinical intervention. The podcast brings together members of the HERMES research team and other experts in the field.
You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms.
Production team
Renita Bangert
Renita Bangert is a journalist and audio producer based in British Columbia. She recently graduated from Concordia's MA in Digital Innovation in Journalism program, where she specialized in narrative audio journalism. Renita currently works in podcasting with special interest in environmental storytelling.
Jad Abukasm
Jad Abukasm is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science at Concordia University. His career interest lies in broadcast journalism in war zones and in documentary filmmaking. Jad is also interested in areas of environment and sustainability as well as social justice.
