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Dr Gareth J Johnson
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Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Opening the Monograph Door: How Copim is making open access books more of a reality
In this episode I reunite with Kevin Sanders (OpenAccess Engagement Lead, Copim/Open Book Collective) to talk about his work in the realm of making open access monographs more of a reality. We explore how Copim (Community-led Open Publication Infrastructures for Monographs) originated via the Radical Open Access conference of 2018, and how it has gone on to a pivotal force for change within open scholarly communications for books. Along the way we contrast the evolving open journals scene over the past couple of decades with that of monographs today, examining how some policies and practices might resonate despite some...
2025-05-08
36 min
STRIVE 365
#31 COACH Robbie Johnson - "Inside the Liverpool & Everton FC Academy"
If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below:https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365To train like a Liverpool academy player, check out this resource - https://amzn.to/42bRzI4Intro:Experienced youth coach Robbie Johnson joins us this week on STRIVE 365.With over 35 years of coaching youth footballers in the UK academy system, as well as youth international and senior professional teams, Robbie knows what it takes to develop young athletes to the highest levels.With a...
2025-05-04
1h 16
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Blazing an Open-Access Monograph Trail: Exploring the early career Trailblazers programme
In our latest episode I talk with Andrew Barker (University Librarian, University of Lancaster) about an open access monograph (book) publishing programme he’s spearheaded: Trailblazers. We discuss how the support of Liverpool University Press alongside collaboration with an increasing range of partner institutions has been vital in enabling the programme. We explore how Trailblazers works intimately with early career authors, supporting them as they publish their open-access books through the press. We move on to discuss the challenges of overcoming the inertia from centuries of ‘standard practice’ in publishing as well as considering the many successes and lessons which...
2025-04-17
29 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Becoming an Inspired Interdisciplinarian: Sarah Golding discusses invaluable developmental experiences
For our second episode of 2025, I’m in conversation withauthor and health psychologist Sarah Golding (Surrey,UK). Alongside discussing her career and research activities, we focus in on an exploration of her recent article An Early Career Perspective on the Value of Interdisciplinary Training Networks, published in Exchanges (Vol 12.1). In particular, Sarah reveals how participating in an interdisciplinarytraining scheme, exposed her to a range of invaluable experiences, site visits and invaluable conversations with colleagues across the disciplines. Given her current work dealing with ‘grand environmental challenges’, requires cross and trans-disciplinary approaches, she expounds on how participating in such a progra...
2025-02-18
39 min
The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.
E129: Sam Ellis, Preconstruction Manager at Fortune-Johnson (Multifamily Construction)
In this episode, Gareth McGlynn talks with Sam Ellis, Preconstruction Manager at Fortune Johnson, about his unique career path and the challenges facing multifamily construction today. With a background in both estimating and fieldwork, Sam shares practical insights and strategies for navigating an evolving industry.Topics Discussed:His accounting and construction management degree from East Carolina University.Starting in estimating, transitioning to the field for six years, and then returning to estimating—how this experience proved invaluable.Multifamily construction: The economic uncertainty, high interest rates, and the influence of a new administration.The rising costs of mu...
2025-02-17
37 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Getting a bit Theoryish: Discussing the popular & exciting academic podcast
For our first podcast of 2025, I talk with the hosts of the incredibly successful academic podcast Theoryish – Hannah Ayres and Paola Medina-Gonzalez (University of Warwick). In a lively exchange, they tell me how their academic thirst for knowledge acted as the instigation for an ongoing discussion series looking at books, researchers and theory from an enthused early career perspective. Along the way they offer some insights into the changing academic discourse and publication sphere, and we consider the part podcasting can play in this evolving field and within an academic career. Throughout, Paola and Hannah also graciously offer a ra...
2025-01-29
34 min
The Net Zero Business Podcast
The Vital Role of Soils in the Climate Battle with Prof Karen Johnson
There is huge interest in nature-based solutions for climate change, and the success of these mainly comes down to carbon retention in soil. In this episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to award-winning Professor of Environmental Engineering Karen Johnson (who also happens to be my partner of 30+ years and, yes, this is the kind of thing we discuss over breakfast) about how soil holds (or loses) carbon, the scope for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the soil, and why it is much more complicated than people think.since we uploaded the...
2024-12-20
28 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Public Engagement, Philosophy & Musical Expressions: In Conversation with Giulia Lorenzi
In our last podcast of the year, we talk with recent Exchanges author Giulia Lorenzi (University of Warwick). We talk through her career as a philosopher and musical scholar, with particular attention to her paper on public engagement with academic research. In her paper, ‘Musical Reflections’: An experience with public engagement, Giulia explores the challenges and inspirations which arise when scholars seek to engage disparate members of the public with academic research and discourse. Citing the amazingly positive experience, she explains how it reinvigorated the joy of research for her, and how she wishes more academics could experience such enco...
2024-12-11
31 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Researcher Vulnerability and Physical Impacts: In Conversation with Mia-Marie Hammarlin
This episode I have a revealing conversation with Mia-Marie Hammarlin (Media & Communication Studies, Lund University, Sweden), who contributed to the most recent issue of Exchanges. We talk through her diverse career in ethnology and communication, and explore the particular challenges to researchers as individuals from self-doubt and insecurity. We explore Mia-Marie’s paper - Interdisciplinary Labour: Researchers’ bodies at work – and the oft disregarded anxieties and physical sensations which can potentially overwhelm even the most hardy academics in a professional setting. After discussing various coping strategies, we move on to discuss her other work, in particular that dealing with vaccin...
2024-12-05
39 min
Naked Men Talking
Bonus Content: Snowballing - with Ming & Gareth
Ming and Gareth are back for a catch-up and a debrief. We talk Manners, Dick Pics, and Beef Rendang. Plus, there's a quiz! Follow Gareth on Twitter at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang
2024-12-02
55 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Energy Poetry One: Harnessing the Wind
We are delighted to share the first of a series of guest episodes on the theme of ‘Energy & Poetry’. With many thanks to the MaREI, Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, University College Cork. Ireland. This episode is about renewable energy. It features a reading and discussion of a poem – Wind and Wave, by Derek Mahon – which explores renewable energy technologies of wind turbines and wave energy. The podcast opens with a historical preamble on the long history of wind technologies, particularly windmills, which sets the scene for the entrance of its modern cousin: the wind turbine...
2024-11-28
29 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Developing Researchers & Cultural Change: In Conversation with Taryn Bell
This time I’m chatting to Taryn Bell (Organisational Development & Professional Learning, University of Leeds), who’s another of our contributors to the recent research culture special issue. We talk through Taryn’s varied career in archaeology and more recent efforts in researcher development. And it’s the latter of these which forms the focus of her paper The More the Merrier: Approaches to the design and delivery of professional development for researchers in UK higher education institutions, which we explore in some detail. We discuss the benefits and challenges in organising researcher development events, targeted at specific seniority levels o...
2024-11-13
25 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
There’s a Write Way to get Published: In Conversation with Anna Fancett
In our latest episode we talk with Anna Fancett (Researcher Development Online, University of Warwick), who contributed to our recent special issue on research culture. We talk through Anna’s varied international career, as well as her current work helping to develop academics' writing and publishing skills. We also take a look at Anna’s recent article in Exchanges (Developing Researchers’ Writing Skills: Acritical reflection of developing a series of academic writing workshops for postgraduates) and what lessons can be drawn from it. We chat too about Anna’s varied publication experiences, including some valuable advice in terms of positive...
2024-11-06
26 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Reflecting on the Modern Record Centre’s First Half Century: In Conversation with Pierre Botcherby & Rachel MacGregor
This episode takes a look back at the special issue and symposium which formed a big part of the Modern Record Centre’s 50th anniversary celebration. Pierre Botcherby (Dept of Modern Languages, University of Warwick) and Rachel MacGregor (MRC, University of Warwick) talk us through their article The Modern Records Centre (MRC): Fifty years on and how it related to the special symposium hosted in September 2023. We touch on the highlights from the event, and those speakers who especially resonated with the pair, along with the kinds of message we hope readers and delegates alike took away from these ac...
2024-10-31
34 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Learning to Love Archives: In Conversation with Nia Belcher
In this episode we talk to history student and former novice historical archive user Nia Belcher (History, University of Warwick) about her paper and experiences in using archives. As an undergraduate student, Nia’s paper – Using the Modern Records Centre as an Undergraduate – offers a canid look at the difficulties and delights that can be found even for less experienced researchers within the MRC. Contrasting this with her experiences at other archives in the UK and abroad, Nia shares some of the surprises that using digital and physical archival collections have offered towards her studies. She also kindly offers some w...
2024-10-24
11 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Talking Citational Justice with Osamu Miyamae
In a change of pace this episode we talk with recent Warwick graduate Osamu Miyamae (IATL/Politics & International Studies), about the work he and colleagues have been doing in the realm of citational justice. We discuss the project, sponsored by the Reinvention Journal – one of Exchanges’ sister titles – and start by asking the most obvious question: what is citational justice? We move on to talk about the projects specific aims and especially the best practices at other journals its researches uncovered. We move on then to look at the major outcomes, and what these mean for the project, for Reinve...
2024-10-22
21 min
Shifting Culture
Ep. 232 Gareth Higgins - Transformative Storytelling: Conflict, Fear, Love, and the Movies
This conversation with Gareth Higgins is an exploration of how storytelling, empathy, and a commitment to love can transform even the most entrenched conflicts. Gareth shares his personal journey growing up in Northern Ireland, where the dominant narrative was one of division, fear, and violence. But through the transformative power of films like 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' Gareth discovered the importance of seeing the humanity in those we might otherwise label as 'other.' He realized the need to become an ally - not by imposing his own vision, but by listening and allowing those he...
2024-10-11
58 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
International Teacher Practitioners as Researchers: In Conversation with Elizabeth Hidson
This episode we have the wonderful Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Hidson (Faculty of Education and Society, University of Sunderland) on the podcast to talk about her research and educational work training teachers from around the world. In talking about her paper (Developing a Research Culture with Trainee Teachers on International Initial Teacher Training Programmes). Liz expands on her desires to create a research culture within teaching practitioners. She also highlights the many challenges, differing perceptions and insights which come from working alongside trainee teachers and academics drawn from a myriad of international cultures and backgrounds. After this we move on to look...
2024-10-08
24 min
Naked Men Talking
Bonus Content: Snowballing - with Ming & Gareth
Ming and Gareth are back for a catch-up and a debrief. We talk 5-year plans, chastity cock-cage kink, favourite cheeses, sex-party logistics, and ideal options for sploshing. Plus, there's a quiz! Follow Gareth on Twitter at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang
2024-10-05
49 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Being an Effective Academic Citizen in the Republic of Knowledge: In Conversation with Jonathan Vickery
In a very special episode, I have a lengthy discussion with Jonathan Vickery (School of Creative Arts, University of Warwick) about his life, research and thoughts on publication. While we touch on his recent article for Exchanges (Critical Reflections on Universities, Publishing, and the Early Career Experience), Jonathan expands to consider the challenges facing higher education, research students and early career researchers as we reach an era of major change in publication praxis. Touching on ideas of knowledge economy, academic enterprise and collaboration vs competition in the academy, Jonathan offers a beautiful companion to both his article and discussions...
2024-10-01
59 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Outreach, Reaching Across the Divide & Engaging the Public: In Conversation with Phil Jemmett
In today’s episode I talk with WMG’s Phil Jemmett (@Philjemmett, University of Warwick) about his life and work, and especially his article Engaging Academics with Outreach: How the ‘STEM Connections’ model empowers staff. Along the way we talk about his publishing experiences, thoughts on being a public academic and techniques for engaging the public with academic research and expertise. We also touch on matters of good presentational skills and the best routes to capturing an audience’s attention. As always, we finish by offering some advice to less seasoned academic authors in publishing approaches. You can read Ph...
2024-09-26
35 min
Naked Men Talking
Bonus Content: Snowballing - with Ming & Gareth
Ming and Gareth are back for a catch-up and a debrief. We talk naked pot-luck, special cows, happy pigs, and a backstage encounter with Marina Summers. Plus, there's a quiz! Follow Gareth on Twitter at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang
2024-08-17
40 min
Naked Men Talking
Bonus Content: Snowballing - with Ming & Gareth
Ming and Gareth are back for a catch-up and a debrief. We talk Olympic heroes, Ming's elevator pitch, Milking, Emojis, and portaging. Plus, there's a quiz! Follow Gareth on Twitter at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang
2024-08-02
45 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Postdisciplinarity, Ontologies & Futures: In Conversation with Liam Greenacre
In this episode we talk to Liam Greenacre (@LiamG352) about his recent book review article for exchanges: Postdisciplinary Knowledge, Edited by Tomas Pernecky. In our conversation we discus Liam’s work in the ontology and postdisciplinary arena, along with how this book and a summer school served to inspire and shape his thinking. We touch too on his work in a transdisciplinary, political and complex systems mode in and around issues of futures studies. As always, we touch on issues of publication, and look at the importance that having confidence in your work, original insights and writing is important es...
2024-06-06
12 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Voices of Transnational Girlhood(s) on Identity, Gender, and Culture: In Conversation with Simona Di Martino
This episode we talk with Associate Fellow Simona Di Martino (@SimoDiMa1) about the recent conference event she organised at Warwick which tackled questions of girlhood, transnationalism, identify, gender and culture. We talk about the challenges and delights of hosting such an event, and Simona reflects on the emergent themes and key messages discussed by the participants. Girlhood is, Simona argues, a neglected area of study, making an event such as this not just a crucial forum for current scholars, but a way to energise and enthuse the next generation of researchers in the topic. Podcasts of the...
2024-05-07
22 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Biochar, Artificial Pollination & Multispecies Justice: In Conversation with Catherine Price
Our first episode of 2024 sees a return of an old friend of the journal and podcast, as geography academic Catherine Price (University of Nottingham, UK) talks about her contributions to Exchanges. We start by talking about her conversation with Sophie Chao entitled Multispecies, More-Than-Human, Nonhuman, Other-Than-Human: Reimagining idioms of animacy in an age of planetary unmaking, which incidentally was one of our most downloaded papers of 2023. Moving on from that we turn to Catherine’s other paper in that issue which was concerned with the question Do we need Artificial Pollination if we have Multispecies Justice in the Anthropocene? We...
2024-01-16
25 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Queerness as Strength: Getting Involved & Contributing
Rounding off 2023 we have an episode dedicated to the latest call for papers we have open for a future special issue. The Queerness as Strength special issue has been inspired and instigated by the life, passions and work of researcher and activist Jacob Thomas (Monash University, Australia), and they are here in conversation to talk about this. We explore the ideas and hopes behind the special issue call, along with considering some of the areas of discussion and contribution we hope to see. We also consider how the issue could hopefully include marginalized voices and thought from around the...
2023-12-20
27 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Conceptual Association, Hydropathy & Advertising: In Conversation with Constance de Silva
Our third in a series of 10th birthday issue celebration conversations sees me talking with linguist, cultural historian and conceptual association scholar Constance de Silva (School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, Monash University, Australia) about her recent paper and ongoing research. We begin by discussing her beautifully illustrated article The Rise of Conceptual Association and Linguistic Register as Advertiser Persuasive Instruments: An Australian study of press artefacts 1800s–1950s, touching on elements from the rise of the water cure, emerging new concepts and meanings alongside the changing role of women in medicine. We also discuss her ongoing publishing ac...
2023-12-14
23 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
ChatGPT, Reviewers from Hell & Linguistic Challenges: In Conversation with Beth Montague-Hellen
Continuing our 10th birthday issue celebrations, I chatted with senior librarian and former biology Beth Montague-Hellen (Library and Information Services, Francis Crick Institute, UK) about her recent paper and ongoing work. We start by discussing her article, Placing ChatGPT in the Context of Disruptive Technology in Academic Publishing and especially the advantages and challenges such generative AI tools offer in the publishing and coding domains. We move on to talk about her contrasting experiences publishing – both as a researching library practitioner and within the biological fields, touching especially on the emotional affect overtly harsh reviewers can engender. Moving on, we...
2023-12-07
27 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Sustainability, Batteries & Pringle Cans: In Conversation with Jean Marshall
Celebrating our 10th birthday issue, I have the pleasure of chatting with researcher Jean Marshall (WMG, University of Warwick) about her recent paper and ongoing research. We start by discussing her paper, Sustainability: Getting Everyone Involved, and especially about the multifactorial issues involved in achieving a greater global sustainability culture. We expand our conversation to aspects of battery technologies, polymer chemistry and recycling of multilayer materials – yes, including the Pringles can. As always, we talk about Jean’s publication experiences, manuscripts she has under development and her reflections of being a publishing academic. Finally, we close with advice for othe...
2023-12-05
25 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Across Two Professional Worlds: In Conversation with Intissar Haddiya
For our 50th Episode I’m in conversation with Intissar Haddiya (Professor of Nephrology, Oujda, Morocco) about her twin lives as a practicing scholar and fiction author. Intissar featured as the subject of a recent paper in Exchanges – The Doctor-Writer Experience of Intissar Haddiya - and hence that’s why she’s appearing in discussion with us today. We discuss balancing her professional roles, and how the insights from each help inform her work in the differing sphere. We touch too on her experiences with professional publishing, and the advice she has for other scholars and writers of ficti...
2023-08-10
24 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Orwell & Modern Political Speech: In Conversation with Imogen Birkett
This episode I’m in conversation with past journal author Imogen Birkett about her paper: Literature in Politics: The Appropriation of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four in contemporary British parliamentary debate. We discuss the invoking of Orwell’s work within contemporary political speech, from a literature perspective. We look as well at some of themes ripe for further development within Imogen’s piece, specially as it relates to social media discourse. Naturally, we also touch on words of advice for graduate and early career researchers approaching their first journal articles. For more on publishing with Exchanges, see our onli...
2023-06-21
21 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Crossing the Creative Frontier: In Conversation with Sonakshi Srivastava
This episode I talk with past journal author, Sonakshi (Sona) Srivastava (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, Delhi,), about the paper she authored entitled Res(crip)ting the Gaze: Agency and the aesthetics of disability in ‘Animal’s People’. The paper appeared in our special issue on the Anthropocene and examined the writing of author Indra Sinha around the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Alongside this we talk about the crossover between creative and academic writing, and the roles novels and languages can play in shaping thinking and perceptions. Naturally, Sona also offers a range of advice on approaches towards publication especi...
2023-06-20
34 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Environmental Humanities & Transdisciplinary Research: In Conversation with Justin Westgate
This episode I talk with past journal author, Julian Westgate, about the paper he authored entitled Corals, Geo-Sociality, and Anthropocene Dwelling. Along the way we discuss the challenges of publishing as a ‘transdisciplinary scholar’ and also Justin’s reflections on conducting fieldwork around the Great Barrier Reef. As always we touch on experiences of publication and publishing, especially with an eye for advice for first time authors and early career scholars. For more on publishing with Exchanges, see our online guide for authors. Or to read Justin’s article visit: https://doi.org/10.31273/eirj.v10i2.979. Timeco...
2023-06-07
31 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
The Textures of Research: In Conversation with Berilsu Tarcan
This episode I talk to past journal author Berilsu Tarcan (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), about the paper she co-authored Repositioning Craft and Design in the Anthropocene: Applying a More-Than-Human approach to textiles as part of our recent special issue. We discuss the challenges of publishing design and artifact related research, as well as exploring Berilsu’s current research focus. We close with considerations and advice for authors looking to submit their papers to Exchanges and other academic journals. For more on publishing with Exchanges, see our online guide for authors. Or to read Berilsu’s articl...
2023-05-24
32 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Presidential History and Digital Pedagogies: In Conversation with Rebecca Stone
We talk with past journal author Rebecca Stone (University of Warwick) about her paper Scaling Up: The pedagogical legacy of Then & Now, as well as her work on US presidential history – especially pertaining to Harry Truman. We move on to discuss pandemic lessons for effective digital pedagogies and what students can learn from trying and failing. As always, we offer advice for early career and first time academic authors in publishing a journal article. For more on publishing with Exchanges, see our online guide for authors. Digital Pedagogies Library: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/dal...
2023-05-03
43 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Interdisciplinarity & Publishing: A Panel Discussion
In this special episode, we talk with four scholars from around the globe about the art, science and everything in between of interdisciplinarity and academic publishing. In a lively exchange we explore perceptions of what is, and what might not be, interdisciplinary work with reference to publishing research. Along the way, the panel takes a view on what a broader academic reader wants along with considering practicalities of reviewing and publishing articles incorporating an interdisciplinary voice, mode or perspective. Featuring guest panelists: Alena Cicholewski (University of Oldenburg, Germany), Sharon Coleclough (Staffordshire University, UK), Huayi Huang (University of...
2023-03-22
56 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Considering Conversations: Creating Informal & Informative Academic Discussion Articles
The art of conversation is one thing, but the application of creating a Conversation Article is another. In this discursive episode, the editor looks at the rationales, approaches and format pertaining to this exciting and engaging article format. With tips and advice for first time authors, along with exploring why such pieces mater, the episode is an essential listen for anyone considering submitting one to the Exchanges journal. For more on article formats and submissions, see our guide for authors page. Episode Index: Opening: 00:00 Context: 01:07 Defining Conversation Articles: 03:33 Why Conversations Matter: 10:30 Writing Conversation Articles: 15:00 ...
2023-02-22
25 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Creating Critical Reflection Articles: The What, The Why, The How and The Where
In this episode the Editor-in-Chief talks in some depth about one of the Exchanges journal’s article submission formats: critical reflections. He explores what they are, why they matter and how authors might go about writing one for the Journal. Episode Index: Introduction (01:08) Defining critical reflections (04:12) Why they matter (09:28) Writing critical reflections (14:08) Wrap up (21:12) For an earlier discussion see this blog post. Or to access Exchanges submission guidelines visit here.
2023-01-18
23 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Colin Hutchinson: The Social Novel & Anita Mason
In our final episode of 2022 we talk to independent scholar and author Colin Hutchinson. Our guest talks briefly about their research around the concept of the social novel and the 1980s, before we move on to reflect on his recent article End of the Line: The unpublished novels of Anita Mason. This appeared in the Autumn 2022 issue (Exchanges v10.1). As an established author, Colin shares his advice pertaining to publishing and writing, with a particular focus on capturing your own voice and techniques for clarifying your text.
2022-12-20
17 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Pavel Fedotov: Five Forces
This episode’s guest is young scholar Pavel Fedotov, based at the University of Manchester. We talk about his studies, but mainly about his recent article for Exchanges (Exchanges v10.1) entitled: Critical Analysis of the Electric Vehicle Industry: Five forces and strategic action fields. As always, the episode wraps up with suggested advice on early career and first-time academic journal authors, focusing in on how to successfully overcome trepidations at the point of submission.
2022-12-20
12 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation Again with Huayi Huang: Realism & Epistemologies
In this episode we talk to Huayi Huang (Usher Institute of Health and Wellbeing, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland) about his work and publications. We focus in on Huayi’s recent article – Reflections from Research Practice: Realism and its reality, coming to know this, and working out its mechanisms of socio-material change – which appeared in the Autumn 2022 issue (Exchanges v10.1). In a broad conversation we discuss realism, knowledge systems, compromises and normalising change. As always, the episode wraps up with suggested advice on early career and first-time academic journal authors, focusing in on how to successfully overcome trepidations at the po...
2022-12-02
33 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Simon Varwell: Citizen Participation & Partnerships
In this episode we talk to Simon Varwell (SPARQS, Edinburgh, UK) about his work and publications. We focus in on Simon’s recent article – A Literature Review of Arnstein’s Ladder of Citizen Participation: Lessons for contemporary student engagement – which appeared in the Autumn 2022 issue (Exchanges v10.1). In a wide ranging conversation we discuss Arnstein’s relevance in various sectors today, explore student partnerships and representation within tertiary education alongside reflections on effective peer-reviewer practice. As always, the episode wraps up with suggested advice for early career and first time authors looking to publish within academic journals.
2022-11-23
39 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Harriet Richmond
In this episode we talk to Harriet Richmond (Organisational Development Consultant for Research Active Staff, University of Warwick, UK) about her work and publications. We focus on her recent article entitled The Use of Collage in Autoethnography, which appeared in the Autumn 2022 issue (Exchanges v10.1). Our lively discussions also touch on the marketisation of higher education, the Non-Traditional Research Methods Network, locating oneself within a discipline and the role ‘organisational stories’ play in defining and propagating an institution’s predominant cultural impetus. As always, we finish by chatting about advice for postgraduate and early-stage researchers in terms of publishing, and es...
2022-11-15
33 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
So, What Makes a Good Peer-Reviewer?
Stemming from a question and discussion at a recent journal and publishing workshop, the interdisciplinary Exchanges journal's Editor-in-Chief offers a few thoughts about the qualities he considers makes a good reviewer. From an ability to deliver (and respond) on time to feedback requests, through to a sense of self-awareness and academic rigor, this short episode offers a little food for thought on the matter. For more about becoming a peer-reviewer with Exchanges, read our online guide.
2022-11-10
13 min
F1RST2KNOW
Cottonwood Commander Gareth Braxton-Johnson Interview, Halloween Events, Dump the Drugs, Winter Weather, Prescribed Burns - My Drive October 26th, 2022
Hosts Elicia Morigeau and Guy Roginson cover this week’s top local news, events, and updates from all across the Prescott area and beyond. This week they cover Prescott Halloween events, an interview with Commander Gareth Braxton-Johnson of the Cottonwood Police Department, Dump the Drugs, What winter will look like in Arizona this year, and more. Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/Listen to My Drive on Cast11: https://mydrive.buzzsprout.com/ or wherever you stream podcasts. F1RS...
2022-10-26
29 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Kwasu David Tembo
In this episode we talk to Kwasu David Tembo (Lecturer, Humanities and Social Science, Ashesi University, Accra, Ghana) about his research and publications; focusing on the Exchanges article Social and Spatial Representations of the Nerd in Donnie Dark, which appeared in our most recent special issue on The Lonely Nerd special issue (Exchanges, v9.3). We discuss representation within nerd culture, take a segue into the fictional universe of Doctor Who, before examining issues of belonging, identity and community within various subcultural groups. As always, the episode also explores authorial advice for postgraduate and early career researchers in terms of...
2022-10-26
31 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Sharon Coleclough
In this episode we talk to Sharon Coleclough (Senior Lecturer, Culture, Heritage and Society, Staffordshire University, UK) about her research and publications; focusing on her Exchanges article So Many Ways to be an Outsider: ‘Nerdism’ and ethnicity as signifiers of otherness which appeared in our recent Lonely Nerds special issue. We talk about her research into representation, and her exciting progress into new avenues of publication and research. The episode touches on advice for postgraduate and early career researchers in terms of establishing your personal brand, researching your passions and how to accept feedback on your writing more effectively.
2022-10-13
35 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Alena Cicholewski
In this episode we talk to scholar Alena Cicholweski (Institute of English and American Studies, University of Oldenburg, Germany), about her research and publications, especially her article ‘A place where everybody is a legendary hero… and a total dork’ which appeared in our recent Lonely Nerds special issue. We move on to talk about her experiences teaching academic writing and Muslin American cultural representations in pop culture. We finish as always by offering advice to potential early career authors for publishing in future issues of Exchanges and other journals.
2022-09-27
19 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Natalia Rumak
In this episode we talk to Russian scholar Natalia Rumak (The Institute of Asian and African Studies, Lomonosov Moscow State University), about her research and publications, especially her article Sherlock and Shārokku: ‘Nerdy’ detectives in the West and in the East which appeared in our recent Lonely Nerds special issue. We move on to talk about the highs and lows of being a publishing academic, focusing in on issues of native and non-native speakers writing in different languages. We finish as always by offering advice to potential early career authors for publishing in future issues of Exchanges and other...
2022-08-31
27 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Francesca Brunetti
This episode we talk to scholar, artist and past-Exchanges author, Francesca Brunetti (ISI Florence, Italy), about her paper Delicious Bodies, Beautiful Food, Powerful Pleasure, which appeared in the most recent issue of the Exchangesjournal (V9.2). Along the way we touch on desire and pleasure, food and sex, and cultural perceptions of the southern Italian women. We also talk about some of Francesca’s work in progress, alongside her advice for new authors too. --- If you’d like to be featured in a future episode, then find out here how to submit your paper to Exch...
2022-06-22
15 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Jon Braddy
We talk with Jon Braddy, Florida Gulf Coast University, about his paper Utilizing the Octothorpe (#): Schizoanalytic cartographies recognized in War Games, which appeared in the most recent issue of the Exchanges journal (V9.2). Along the way, aside from contrasting the trans-Atlantic weather differences, we look at passion how it can serve to evolve your own academic voice within your writing. We also discuss some areas of mutual challenges for authors and editors of scholarly journals, and reflect on the value and process of peer-review. --- If you’d like to be featured in a future ep...
2022-06-22
27 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
What Do I Get Out of Publishing with Exchanges?
A question that any journal editor is asked periodically, every pun intended, is what authors get out of publishing with their title? Given there are so many different journals out there they could consider, what makes ours special? So, in this episode our Editor-in-Chief reflects back on some of his favourite aspects of the the journal: from our diamond open-access stance, to our early career focus and not to mention the personal care and attention we try to deploy. Find out what are some of our favourite aspects of the title, and what you the author might get out...
2022-03-25
13 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Monica Mastrantonio
In this episode I chat with visiting professor in English and Related Literature at the University of York, Monica Mastrantonio. Our initial conversation concerns her recent article in Exchanges, The Question of Time for Norbert Elias: Challenges of an interdisciplinary concept and approach towards time. As a result we discuss topics including the meaning of ‘figurational sociology’, the work of Norbert Elias and in particular how this allows us to better understand our own relationships with time. Contrasting the medieval experience with the present, Monica discusses how humanity increasingly utilises time as a framework for organising everything including the forg...
2022-02-24
28 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Huayi Huang
In this extended episode, we talk with researcher Huayi Huang of the University of Edinburgh about their research and publications. At the heart of our early discussions is Huayi’s excellent paper published in Exchanges volume 9 issue 1 - A Tasty Encounter with Routine Dynamics Ideas. Huayi goes on to clarify the relevance of routine dynamics thinking both in research and everyday contexts. Then the conversation progresses to encompass wider-ideas around the concepts of stability and change alongside considering the positive contributions early career researchers can make within public society. Naturally, as always, we also chat about our author’s curr...
2022-02-18
28 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Elloit Cardozo
In this episode Elloit Cardozo talks about his research activities, especially as they relating to his recent paper ‘The Sagacity of Words’: Gandhi and 21st Century Hip Hop. Elloit discusses how the paper was partly inspired from desires to provide an easier route for younger school and university students to gain a greater understanding of the life and times of Gandhi. While deploying an analytical lens empowered through Hip-Hop music might seem an unusual approach to some readers, Elloit explores how it offered him a fresh and exciting way to explore the topic. Elloit also takes us into his curr...
2022-02-01
14 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
In Conversation with Mehdi Moharami
In the first of our new season of episodes we talk to early career scholar, and recent Exchanges author, Mehdi Moharami (Monash University, Australia) about his research and publishing work. Focusing of the ethnographic piece written for the journal, exploring the lived and cultural experiences of language teachers based in Iran, we move on to examine advice on publishing for other first time authors or early career scholars. Read Mehdi and colleagues' paper in full here: A Teacher’s Autoethnography: The impact of lifelong experiences in shaping worldviews and teacher identity Or find out how to...
2022-01-27
16 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Looking Back at Volumes 8.4 and 9.1 of Exchanges
We cap off a year for the journal and the podcast, with a look back at the contents of the last two issues of the year. Volume 8.4 was a special issue, dedicated to the Then & Now projects and looked at the experience of art students studying at Warwick over the past half a century. By contrast Volume 9.1 of Exchanges was a regular journal issue, and brought a selection of articles dealing with everything from ethnography to Norbert Elias to GMOs and Early Career Researcher experiences.
2021-12-21
17 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation about Educational Podcasting with Jim Judges
In this episode, I talk with Warwick’s Jim Judges about a topic close to both of our hearts: educational podcasting. Acting as an introduction to anyone in higher education who might be wondering about the basics of creating, configuring and producing a podcast our conversations take in such topics as effective hosting, timing, editing and the all-important theme of keeping guests to time. The conversation is inspired in part by a recent workshop panel discussion on academic podcasting, hosted at the University of Warwick.
2021-12-15
24 min
Skewed and Reviewed: Skewedcast
Episode 73: Video Game, Movie, And Entertainment With Skewed and Reviewed
Gareth, Justin, and Michael of Skewed and Reviewed recap the latest movie, game and entertainment news. This week they discuss. Elden Ring Gameplay Revealed Gal Gadot In talks to play The Evil Queen in a Live Action Snow White. The Rocks Will no longer have anything but rubber guns on set. Book of Boba Fett Eternals 75 million Blizzard Delays PAX South gone Dune Part 2 finally confirmed 01:30 Elden Ring gameplay footage 08:20 Gal Gadot live action Snow White 12:42 Dwayne Johnson rubber guns on set 22:22 Book of Boba...
2021-11-05
50 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with...Catherine Price
In this episode we talk with Dr Catherine Price of the University of Nottingham. We discuss her current research into ‘biochar’, along with her work on the ‘Anthropocene and More Than Human World’ project, which is leading to a future special issue of the journal. We touch on some of the benefits from collaborative authorship in academia, as well as how emerging professional networks can serve to enhance writing skills, enthusiasm and achievement for early career researchers. As always, we close we some words of advice for first-time academic authors.
2021-10-12
12 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Everyone’s Talkin’ At Me: Growing Your Own Podcast
In this special episode, which was featured as a paper at the Mercian Collaboration 2021 Conference: Adaptation and Growth in Times of Adversity, we take a look at academic/educational podcasting - as illustrated through the experiences of the Exchanges Discourse. The episode spotlights the podcast's relatively recent genesis and subsequent evolution. Alongside this, the practical, technological and production processes are showcased, combined with reflections on elements such as show formats, guest management and publicising. Through revisiting the podcast’s trials, tribulations and triumphs, the episode also highlights routes to overcoming some of the challenges which were encountered. Mor...
2021-09-09
09 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with…Rob Horsfield
In this summery episode we talking to one of the author contributors to our climate-fiction (clifi) special issue, Rob Horsfield. Touching on his current work with the NHS we move to examine some of the themes in his article concerning the works of Philip K Dick and the Anthropocene. Moving on we also discuss some of the challenges faced by first time academic authors, and the value especially of collaboration with editors, reviewers and fellow authors in improving our writing practice.
2021-08-10
16 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
6 (or so) Ways to Get Involved with Exchanges
In this episode, our resident Editor-in-Chief and host talks about 6(ish) ways early career and established researchers can get involved in our scholar-led journal. While some are unique to our host institution and our partner organisations, there’s still more than enough different routes to contribute to the journal’s mission, while enriching your own career prospects too. Find out how – in this episode!
2021-06-10
06 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with…M Onat Topal
We chat with M. Onat Topal (Middle East Technical University) about the article he wrote with a number of colleagues entitled Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Technologies: A critical reflection. We explore the key messages, alongside looking at some of the implications and conclusions drawn within the text. Then, as usual we move on to explore our guest’s current research and publishing activities, before closing with some advice for first time and new academic authors.
2021-06-01
19 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Introducing Volume 8.3 of Exchanges
In this episode we take a brief look at each of the articles published in the latest issue of the Exchanges research journal. If you’re wondering if reading the issue was for you, hopefully this episode will whet your appetite to dive in headfirst to the journal!
2021-05-20
06 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with…Mark Readman
In this episode we talk with Principal Academic in Media Education, Mark Readman, from the Faculty of Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. Looking back at Mark's recent article - The Comforting Nonsense of Creativity - we move on to talk through his thoughts on publication as an editor and author, as well as exploring some of his current research and publication plans. Along with advice for first time authors, we also diverge into a brief discussion concerning 1980s UK sitcoms.
2021-05-13
20 min
G-TV
Ending HIV/AIDS - the fight isn't over.
In this episode, we're talking about the pandemic - not Covid-19, but AIDS. Specifically, we’re looking at the UK government's decision to dramatically reduce funding to UNAIDS, and why we all have an obligation to continue the fight to end the AIDS pandemic. Host: Gareth Johnson Follow Gareth on Twitter @gtvlondon
2021-04-30
06 min
G-TV
Football continues to perpetuate systemic homophobia
In this episode, we're talking about football. Specifically, we’re looking at why professional football in the UK is not a safe space for gay men, and the hypocrisy highlighted by the FIFA World Cup being hosted by Qatar in 2022. Host: Gareth Johnson Follow Gareth on Twitter @gtvlondon
2021-04-30
06 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with...Urmee Chakma
In this episode, we talk with doctoral candidate Urmee Chakma, from the Faculty of Education at Monash University about her recent publication - Fitting In and Fighting Out: Non-native teachers of English engaging in an Australian ESL environment - with the Exchanges journal. We also talk about the challenges of teaching English to speakers of other languages, and her advice for authors approaching publication for the first time.
2021-04-23
14 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with…Doro Wiese
In this episode, I talk with WIRL-COFUND research fellow, Dr Doro Wiese, from the University of Warwick’s School of Languages & Culture. Looking back at her recent article in Exchanges - Figures of Thought in Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis and Riad Sattouf’s The Arab of the Future - we discuss her current epistemological research, before focusing on her experiences with academic publication. As always, we finish with advice for those looking to publish academic work for the first time.
2021-03-31
13 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Conversations with…Associate Editors
In this very special episode of the podcast, we talk to three of the post-graduate researcher associate editors who’ve been working on the journal: Giulia Champion, Nora Castle and Melissa Pawelski. We look at their varied editorial experiences, what they’ve each learned along with reflections of what they’d do differently next time. Along the way, we also take the time to explore their advice and tips for new scholars taking their first steps into authorship and editorial work.
2021-02-04
35 min
There’s No ‘I’ in Podcast
Ep. 37 "You're a better player, but he played better" (Guest: Gareth Johnson of GRJ Education)
In this week's episode, Sean and Mark sit down with Educational Leadership trainer and founder of GRJ Education, Gareth Johnson. Gareth talks them through the journey required to get to running their own business, resisting the call to follow the expected path and heading into the unknown with no fear. Along the way, they talk rugby, brass bands and what happens when you are called to choose between them. Find out more about GRJ Education at grj-education.com, and connect directly with Gareth on LinkedIn here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave...
2021-02-02
53 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
The Cultural Representations of Nerds – in Conversation with Dr Filippo Cervelli & Dr Ben Schaper
In this episode recorded at the end of 2020 we are joined by Dr Schaper and Dr Cervelli, two scholars who’ve been working for the journal for the past year on a special issue. Reflecting on their experiences of involvement with Exchanges, the pair also discuss the background and motivations for the issue. Finally, they also share some advice for first-time academic authors. The related event and issue will be appearing, later in 2021.
2021-01-14
14 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with…Isabelle Heyerick
This episode we are joined by one of the Institute of Advanced Study’s WIRL-COFUND research fellows, Isabelle Heyerick, from Warwick’s Department of Applied Linguistics. Isabelle talks about her research work and publishing experiences which relate to the ‘intersection of (applied) linguistics, intercultural studies and language ideologies’. Isabelle also takes time to explore some of the bumps on her publication learning journey, alongside some timely insights and advice for first time and early career authors. Edit: A transcript of this episode is now available (with thanks to Isabelle)
2020-12-22
19 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with…Dr Julia Gauly
This episode we are joined by Institute of Advanced Study Early Career Fellow, Dr Julia Gauly to talk about her research work and publishing experiences. Based at Warwick Medical School, Julia’s work focuses on evaluating sexual health information provision and, especially as a route to enhancing accessibility and public health, the impacts from increased its availability via local pharmacies. Julia also takes the time to share her own learning journey with respect to publishing, along with providing some words of advice for first time and other early career authors.
2020-12-03
11 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Reflections on: Exchanges Volume 8, Issue 1
In this episode we take a brief look at the papers and themes in the Autumn 2020 issue of The Exchanges Journal (Volume 8.1, published October 2020). Alongside this, we also provide outline details of our next themed call for papers on the topic of ‘A.I. – Panic or Panacea’, the full details of which can be found on the Exchanges website: https://exchanges.warwick.ac.uk/index.php/exchanges/announcement/view/28
2020-11-26
07 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Spoken Abstract from…Dr Mairi Gkikaki
In this short episode we are pleased to be joined by Dr Mairi Gkikaki, from the University of Warwick, to talk about the recent paper she co-authored in the journal. Mairi talks a little about her own research background, before providing a spoken word version of the paper’s abstract, fleshing out some of the content and background in a little more detail. You can read the paper in Volume 7.3 of the Exchanges journal, or via the DOI https://doi.org/10.31273/eirj.v7i3.594.
2020-11-03
04 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
A Conversation with…Dr Ioana Vrabiescu.
In this episode we are delighted to be joined by one of Warwick’s WIRL-COFUND research fellows, Dr Ioana Vrabiescu, to talk about her current work in the realm of trans-national policing and targeting of Romanian citizens for deportation. We move on then to focus on Ioana’s publication experiences, including her current projects along with the good and bad moments she’s experienced along the way. The episode concludes with her advice for any early career researchers looking to publish their own work.
2020-10-15
13 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Do you want to build a Special Issue?
If you’ve ever thought about proposing a special issue of the Exchanges journal, then this is the episode for you. In it we talk through the areas which any proposer needs to think through, ahead of their initial conversations with the editor in chief. Reflecting back on our own recent editorial experiences, we propose five key areas that would benefit from preparatory thought and consideration, before we can say ‘Yes!’ and kick off yet another special issue project.
2020-10-06
12 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Reflections on: Exchanges Volume 7, Issue 3
In this episode we take a walkthrough the articles in the latest (June 2020) issue of the Exchanges journal. Alongside highlighting their themes, the editor provides a personal take on what excited him most about each article. You can read the latest issue by following this link: https://doi.org/10.31273/eirj.v7i3 or searching for the Exchanges Journal at the University of Warwick
2020-07-09
07 min
There’s No ‘I’ in Podcast
Ep.14: "People, not Politics" (Guest: Local Councillor Gareth Evans)
In today's episode Sean and Mark talk to friend, colleague and local councillor Gareth Evans about getting things done when your teammates are on another team, being visible and accessible, and leading people from the trenches. In the episode Gareth discusses the work he does with Surfers against Sewage Mayor Philip Normal's Instagram SPECIAL PODCAST OFFER! Listeners get 25% the price off a Belbin Team Roles assessment if you use the code noipodcast when you check out. Visit www.belbin.com to sign up. If you enjoyed this epidsode, please leave feedback o...
2020-07-03
59 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Art Students Then & Now
In this episode we talk to guest Pierre Botcherby, a doctoral researcher in History, about the Then and Now: Arts at Warwick Project. This project is currently collaborating with the Exchanges journal towards producing a future special issue featuring the related work of students and established researchers. Pierre talks about his own research background, and how this led him to interact with the project, as well as his hopes for the submissions for the issue. Find out more on the project at: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/applyingtostudy/currentstudents/thenandnow/
2020-07-01
11 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Having Your Manuscript Declined & How To Avoid It
In this episode we look at some of the common author errors that lead to submitted manuscripts being declined by academic journals. After briefly examining why journals will decline work, the episode moves to consider some advice on how academic authors can avoid their manuscripts falling by the wayside. The episode is, as always, illustrated in the light of the experiences of the scholar-led, open access, Exchanges: The Interdisciplinary Research Journal.
2020-06-16
15 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
For Our Consideration
In this second episode, we look at the kinds of articles that the Exchanges interdisciplinary journal considers for publication, along with some guidance about what to think when writing them. The episode also lightly explores the difference between our peer reviewed and non-reviewed works.
2020-05-21
08 min
Exchanges Discourse: Early Career Researcher Publishing Advice, Insight & Inspiration
Introducing the Exchanges Journal
Welcome to the first podcast, focussing on the Exchanges: The Interdisciplinary Research Journal, a scholar-led title published by academics at the University of Warwick. In this first episode the managing Editor in Chief (Dr Gareth J Johnson) provides a brief introduction to the title, its mission and the kinds of material it publishes.
2020-05-06
07 min
The Buckman Breakdown
Boris Johnson + Greta Thunberg
Today we talk a little about politics and culture and try to figure things out. e-mail = garethbuckman@zoho.com insta = @garethbuckman Gareth Buckman, Comedy, humour, society, humour, culture, mma, sports, mixed martial arts, ufc, funny, podcast, UFC, TOP 10, BOXING, KARATE, MUAI THAI, BJJ, BRAZILLIAN JIU-JITSU, nutrition, strength and conditioning, health, strength, conditioning, hypertrophy, weight loss, … Continue reading "Boris Johnson + Greta Thunberg"
2019-12-28
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
FC: Max VS Dustin (1) vs Johnson, Kelvin vs Shmeetor, Israel vs Derek
Today we watch a couple of fights Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier Dustin Poirier vs Micheal Johnson Kelvin Gastelum vs Shmeetor Belfort Israel Adesanya vs Derek Brunson Gareth Buckman, Comedy, humour, society, humour, culture, mma, sports, mixed martial arts, ufc, funny, podcast, UFC, TOP 10, BOXING, KARATE, MUAI THAI, BJJ, BRAZILLIAN JIU-JITSU, nutrition, strength and conditioning, … Continue reading "FC: Max VS Dustin (1) vs Johnson, Kelvin vs Shmeetor, Israel vs Derek"
2019-04-12
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
FC: Gaethje vs Barboza, Johnson vs Emmett, Green vs Pearson with very special and very pretty guest Victoria Kirpitchnikov
Joined by the incredible Victoria Kirpitchnikov with her extra incredible MMA mind in this extra extra incredible fight companion where we watch: Justin Gaethje vs Edson Barboza Josh Emmett vs Micheal Johnson Desmond Green vs Ross Peterson Rate, review and subscribe Gareth Buckman, Comedy, humour, society, humour, culture, mma, sports, mixed martial arts, ufc, funny, podcast, … Continue reading "FC: Gaethje vs Barboza, Johnson vs Emmett, Green vs Pearson with very special and very pretty guest Victoria Kirpitchnikov"
2019-04-01
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
Post UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson with the magical finish and Tony Ferguson with the unbreakable chin
With UFC 216 just behind us we recap in great detail the main and co-main event. We go over why DJ looked like Neo out of the matrix and the strange strategy Tony Ferguson took to Victory. Song of the day = Gramatik – No Way Out Rate, share, subscribe and ENJOY!! Gary Buckman, Comedy, humour, … Continue reading "Post UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson with the magical finish and Tony Ferguson with the unbreakable chin"
2017-10-09
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
Floyd vs McGregor anouncment, Mike Goldburg finds a new sugar daddy and the flaw in Demetrious Johnson
We got a news cycle filled with “””””totally hot drama babe”””” including Floyd vs Conor,Mike goldberg moving to bellator and more thoughts on the DJ vs TJ situation. Rate, share comment ect ect ENJOY!! Gary Buckman, Comedy, humour, society, humour, culture, mma, sports, mixed martial arts, ufc, funny, podcast, UFC, TOP 10, BOXING, KARATE, MUAI THAI, … Continue reading "Floyd vs McGregor anouncment, Mike Goldburg finds a new sugar daddy and the flaw in Demetrious Johnson"
2017-06-16
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
Bobby Knuckles on the rise, Demetrious Johnson on the pound for pound list and summarising this weekends card
I dedicate the largest percentage of the episode to the newest edition to the good bugga hall of fame Robert Whittaker i.e. Bobby Knuckles. We then go onto talk about DJ, breakdown the effects of a female shaving her head and what it means for her hotness scale/marketability as well as this weekends fight card. … Continue reading "Bobby Knuckles on the rise, Demetrious Johnson on the pound for pound list and summarising this weekends card"
2017-04-21
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
Towelgate, Johnson retires (of the Anthony kind) retires, Johnson (of the Demetrious kind), sets up his 10th title defence and more discussions :)
Congratulations on getting the chance to welcome me back to podcasting via worshping/listening to a new Buckman Breakdown episode. LUCKY YOU@!! HOORAY!! We talk about the fuck fest that was UFC 210 including the Chris Weidman loss, Anthony Johnson’s retirement and loss and UFC on fox 24 breakdown. ENJOY! Gary Buckman, Comedy, humour, society, humour, culture, mma, … Continue reading "Towelgate, Johnson retires (of the Anthony kind) retires, Johnson (of the Demetrious kind), sets up his 10th title defence and more discussions :)"
2017-04-14
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
DISCUSSING DANIEL CORMIER VS ANTHONY JOHNSON 1: THE MOST DANGEROUS FIRST ROUND FIGHTER EVER AND A BRIEF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST REVIEW
Quietly uploading the 300th episode of The Buckman Breakdown with a discussion of Cormier and Johnsons first fight along with a beauty and the beast review for you wonderful people. Gary Buckman, Comedy, humour, society, humour, culture, mma, sports, mixed martial arts, ufc, funny, podcast, UFC, TOP 10, BOXING, KARATE, MUAI THAI, BJJ, BRAZILLIAN JIU-JITSU, anthony … Continue reading "DISCUSSING DANIEL CORMIER VS ANTHONY JOHNSON 1: THE MOST DANGEROUS FIRST ROUND FIGHTER EVER AND A BRIEF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST REVIEW"
2017-03-30
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
TBB#242 HOW DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON BEAT HENRY CEJUDO: GRAPPLING ACROSS ALL ART FORMS TO DOMINANCE
Continuing the countdown of the top 10 fights of 2016 with DJ vs Cejudo for the Flyweight title. We go over themes such as considering Muai Thai as a grappling martial art and the things a Gold medalist in the Olympics needs to subtract from his game in the transition over to mma. RATE SHARE … Continue reading "TBB#242 HOW DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON BEAT HENRY CEJUDO: GRAPPLING ACROSS ALL ART FORMS TO DOMINANCE"
2017-01-06
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
TBB#239 HOW KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV BEAT MICHEAL JOHNSON: WRESTLING BEARS FOR FUN
No 8 of the top 10 fights of 2016 we look at how the Russian powerhouse Khabib beat Mr Micheal Johnson. Rate, share subscribe and ENJOY!! Gary Buckman, Comedy, humour, society, humor, culture, mma, sports, mixed martial arts, ufc, funny, podcast, UFC, TOP 10, MICHEAL JOHNSON, KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV
2017-01-03
00 min
The Buckman Breakdown
FT#58 HOW MICHAEL JOHNSON BEAT DUSTIN POIRIER: WINNING THE ONE TWO WAR
Examining Michael Johnson vs Dustin Poirier looking forward to Johnsons fight against Khabib. ENJOY! Comedy, humour, society, humor, culture, spirituality, mma, sports, mixed martial arts, ufc, funny, podcast, the sexylicious podcast, political, lol, arts, music, rap, hip hop, Gary Buckman, KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV, michael johnson, dustin poirier
2016-10-29
00 min