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Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & WrestlingPenn State's ONLY Way to Win vs. the Hoosiers Explained... Penn State vs. Indiana PredictionsPenn State turns to Liam Clifford as its new gadget quarterback with Drew Allar ruled out for the season. On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, host Zach Seyko breaks down what that means for the offense, how the Nittany Lions plan to attack No. 2 Indiana, and whether there’s any realistic chance of an upset in Beaver Stadium. We also dive into Indiana’s rise under Kurt Signetti, the challenge of facing Fernando Mendoza and a top-10 Hoosier defense, and why Penn State’s offensive philosophy must finally evolve.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany...
2025-11-0728 min
BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White IllustratedPenn State vs Ohio State Recap Show | What's Left To Salvage?Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2zUse Code PSU20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collectionWant breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five...
2025-11-041h 04
Thoughts From The BleachersEp.32 Recap of Penn State v. NevadaHoly hell people Penn State has WRs!!!!!! Incredible, right!?We give a brief analysis of Penn State's week one matchup against Nevada. We'll discuss the team's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in the wide receiver room from the game going into FIU. The conversation also touches on broader themes in college football, including the impact of spending on team success and the current state of various programs. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire questions in a buy/sell format about college football, coaches, and players. And yes, Liam Clifford is still a horrendous WR..
2025-09-0652 min
Post-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and morePenn State-Nevada PREVIEW: Will Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen run wild behind veteran OL?Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado to preview Penn State's season opener against Nevada at Beaver Stadium.
Will coach James Franklin and OC Andy Kotelnicki get dominance out of their veteran offensive line? How many big plays will we see from Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton at running back? Will QB Drew Allar find early chemistry with receivers including Trebor Pena, Devonte Ross, Kyron Hudson, Liam Clifford, Tyseer Denmark and Koby Howard? And how many depth players will make contributions in what's expected to be a blowout?
Our duo...
2025-08-2918 minPost-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and morePenn State football PREVIEW: Can Trebor Pena, Kyron Hudson & Devote Ross boost WR production?In the debut episode of their Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado preview the season for the pivotal wide receiver group.
Can transfers Trebor Pena, Devonte Ross and Kyron Hudson make the impact this team sorely lacked from the position last season, in falling short against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl? Or could they be the next in a long line of disappointments for coach James Franklin, from Dante Cephas, to Malik McClain to Julian Fleming? And how will home-grown...
2025-08-2710 min
Under the NumberSean Clifford: Penn State Legend, NIL Pioneer, NFL QB, Startup Investor | S2 E12Sean Clifford is currently a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and a Penn State football legend, holding school records for passing yards, touchdowns, and wins. Clifford led Penn State to a 2023 Rose Bowl victory, in which he was named Offensive MVP. Off the field, Sean co-founded Limitless NIL, a pioneering name, image, and likeness agency, which he successfully exited. He now invests alongside his brother Liam at Clifford Capital, leveraging his firsthand experience as an athlete and entrepreneur to spot and support innovative opportunities in sports, tech, and athlete-led businesses.
2025-07-1835 min
Bleav in KingsNique Clifford Looks Impressive Along With other Top Rookies at NBA Summer League | Bleav In KingsWhat Summer League ’26 Tells Us About the Next NBA Wave. We dive into some of the breakout performances and rising stars making noise in Vegas. We’re talking Nique Clifford’s impact with the Kings, Cooper Flagg and whether he is living up to the hype, Liam McNeeley’s all-around game, and the Blazers' rookie who might’ve just changed their future. Tune in as we break down what these young talents are showing us—and what it means for the league moving forward. All that and more on the Bleav In Kings podcast. Hosted by Simplecast...
2025-07-1237 min
Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah JazzEXCLUSIVE: Jazz's Draft Day GAMBLE | 21st Pick or Ainge's Trade-Up MASTERPLAN?The Utah Jazz face a pivotal decision with the 21st pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Will they opt for high-upside prospects or safer, more NBA-ready players? Leif Thulin, filling in for David Locke, breaks down potential targets including Drake Powell, Will Riley, and Nique Clifford. He analyzes their fit with the Jazz roster and compares their games to current NBA players. Thulin also explores intriguing trade-up scenarios, discussing whether the Jazz should make a move for falling talents like Carter Bryant or Cedric Coward. Get an insider's perspective on how Utah might approach this crucial draft to complement...
2025-06-1037 min
Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn NetsNets draft targets: Liam McNeeley, Nique Clifford and Thomas Sorber could all be on Brooklyn’s radarThe Locked on Nets continue looking at the upcoming draft where the Nets will load up with throughout the first round. For this episode they look at Liam McNeeley out of UConn whose stock fell a bit this year, Nique Clifford who has a complete game but is on the older side, and Thomas Sorber out of Georgetown who is an old-school center type.The Brooklyn NetsFree Nets 2024-25 Season Preview, The Four Biggest Storylineswww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked...
2025-05-2232 min
In the Beginning PodcastEP 34 - WHY IS COURTNEY WEIRDLY COMFORTABLE NOT RUNNING?In this week's episode we go down some rabbit holes! Topics include:Trail Running vs. Eco-Tourism: Are we sacrificing raw adventure for accessibility?Aussie Records: Sam Clifford and Izzy Bat-Doyle smash 10K national records — but why aren’t they household names?Highs and Lows: From record-breaking splits to gut-wrenching injuries — the rollercoaster of elite endurance sports.Strava Predictions: Can AI really predict your marathon time after a month off running?Wings for Life World Run Wrap-Up: 71km to win — why the global charity run brings out the best in athletes.Follow the podcast on Instagra...
2025-05-091h 05
GradCastSpecial Episode: 39th Annual Western Research ForumGradCast heads to the Western Research Forum! Get a glimpse into Western's largest multidisciplinary graduate research conference as hosts Liam Clifford, Mohammad Zeraati, Riya Sidhu, & Mark Ambrogio conduct short interviews with attendees, presenters, and organizers. This year's conference featured over 60 different presentations from across Western's 11 faculties. See below for interview questions and timestamps.
Funding for the 39th Annual Western Research Forum was provided by Western's Society of Graduate Students (SOGS), Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, and the Academic Joint Fund, a partnership among Western Research, SOGS, and Western's School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS).
2025-04-2424 minPost-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and morePenn State NFL draft preview: Is Abdul Carter the BEST player available? Where will Tyler Warren go?Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas to preview the NFL draft from a Penn State perspective.
Is Abdul Carter the best player available in this draft class? Or do names like Cam Ward and Travis Hunter deserve the title? Is Carter's best fit alongside Myles Garrett with the Cleveland Browns? Or as a face-of-the-franchise type for the New York Giants or Jacksonville Jaguars? How much should teams value TE Tyler Warren's diverse skill set? And how far could he slide down the order on Day 1 of the draft?
Later, the guys...
2025-04-2233 min
Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & WrestlingPenn State TARGETS top transfer portal wideout - Will Trebor Pena be the GAME-CHANGER they need?Could the Penn State Nittany Lions football team be on the brink of a game-changing acquisition? With wide receiver Trebor Pena potentially transferring from Syracuse, the stakes are high. This episode explores the implications of adding Pena to the Nittany Lions' roster, analyzing his skills and how he fits into Penn State's offensive strategy. Host Zach Seyko examines the potential ripple effects on players like Kaden Saunders and Liam Clifford, while also considering other transfer portal targets that could bolster the team's lineup. Discover how these strategic moves might reshape Penn State's pursuit of a national title...
2025-04-1922 minGradCast#GlobalGrads Redux: Policy and PracticeIn the second episode of #GlobalGrads, hosts Liam Clifford and Anthony Cruz are joined by Eva Deligiannis — a MSc student in Neuroscience and the PSAC610 Communications Chair. Eva shares her background in research, her journey through activism, and highlights key contemporary developments affecting international students at Western.
Shifting from the personal to the political, the conversation explores Navitas — a private education company whose proposed international student pathway was previously rejected by the Western community. Eva breaks down what Navitas is, how the proposal could impact international student prospects, and how both the union and broader campus community are...
2025-04-1728 minGradCast500 | Big Brain EnergyHosts Liam Clifford and Ryan Baxter meet with Rafaela Platkin, a MSc student in Cognitive, Developmental and Brain Sciences Psychology. Her research looks at how engaged children become with different story themes, and how this may influence broader cognitive domains (listening effort, attention, load, etc). She discusses studies with behavioural dual task to measure listening effort through reaction time, gaze and EEG brain activity. The hope is to better understand how children engage with auditory-only narratives and general stimuli and see how their listening effort and/or fatigue are affected. Rafaela talks about how she became charmed by the...
2025-04-0828 minGradCast499 | Third Time's a Charm: Exploring Representations of, and Attitudes Towards, SnakesAnd yes, he's back! Liam Clifford and Mark Ambrogio are joined, for the third time, by William Laur, a PhD candidate at Western in Biology, as he shares how he is making good progress on his doctoral research.
William discusses his research on snakes; more specifically, he is interested in the human reaction towards snakes, which he studies by looking at both the scientific literature and social media posts. Topics discussed include threat perception, human-animal conflict, and the importance of ecological diversity. Snakes are not as dangerous as commonly perceived; indeed, it is possible, as William discusses, for...
2025-04-0129 minGradCast#GlobalGrads Redux New Horizons: From Nepal to Western: Deepmala Rana Bhat's Journey as an International Student and Advocate for SOGS#GlobalGrads is back! In this episode, hosts Liam Clifford and Riya Sidhu sit down with Deepmala Rana Bhat, a PhD student in Epidemiology from Nepal and the International Commissioner for SOGS at Western. As an international student herself, Deepmala shares insights into Nepal’s rich culture, fun facts, and her experiences advocating for international students. They also dive into the evolving landscape of international student policies in Canada and how these changes impact students like Deepmala. Tune in for a lively and informative conversation about culture, advocacy, and student life!
This episode was recorded on Ma...
2025-03-2530 min
Locked On NBA Draft with No CeilingsBreaking Down the Top 2025 NBA Draft Prospects in the West RegionIn this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe break down the top NBA prospects in the West region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Barlowe Brothers discuss Florida’s Alex Condon and his rapid rise up draft boards, analyzing what has fueled his breakout season. They also highlight the intriguing 8-9 matchup between Oklahoma and UConn, where freshman guards Jeremiah Fears and Liam McNeely will look to make a statement. Another key battle features mid-major standouts Nique Clifford and P.J. Haggerty in the Colorado State vs. Memphis clash. The duo also covers no...
2025-03-1935 min
Learning BasketballMarch Madness NBA Draft Stock Risers with Ahmed Jama - How Deep Runs can raise 2025 NBA Draft Stock for guys like Derik Queen, Khaman Maluach, Kon Knueppel, Bennett Stirtz, Nique Clifford, JoJo TuglerEp. 45 with Ahmed Jama @SlipTheScreenAhmed covers the NBA Draft and Grassroots Basketball Scouting with Swish Theory and Next Up BBallToday we learn about the impact of March Madness on how we talk about the NBA Draft and we talk about prospects who stand to see the biggest rise to their draft stock from a deep postseason run.Timeline00:00 Introduction & Background01:15 March Madness Legends03:13 Impact of March Madness on NBA Draft Stock09:54 Can any projected top picks secure...
2025-03-191h 07GradCast497 | Am I Pronouncing This Correctly? Reading, Context, and Word RecognitionIn this week's episode, hosts Liam Clifford and Bruno Mesquita interview Niki Sinha (they/them), a PhD candidate in Neuroscience. Niki's research delves into the processes by which, when we read, we connect letters with sound and words with meanings. As an example, the word "lead" has a very different meaning (and a very different pronunciation!) in the context of "lead singer," as opposed to "lead pipe."
These cognitive processes are so quick as to almost appear automatic. In this interview, we learn, from Niki, that making connections between visual information and language isn't something that our br...
2025-03-1129 min
Wide Awake PodcastThis Man Has Lived in a Cave for 18 Years (Here’s Why)For the past 18 years, Clifford has been living in a cave on the edge of a small town called Wilderness. What was once a popular restaurant and tourist stop is now home to a man on a mission, one who believes he was called by God to give up everything and live here. Over time, others have joined him, turning the cave into an unofficial refuge for people with nowhere else to go.
In this documentary, I travel to Wilderness to find Clifford’s Cave, meet the man himself, and get a rare look inside his world. From his unbelievable ba...
2025-03-0517 minGradCast#GradLife | For the Love of Grad SchoolJust in time for Valentine's Day, GradCast hosts Anthony Cruz, Riya Sidhu, and Liam Clifford discuss all things love in graduate school. The hosts review a series of would-you-rather questions centered around dating within academia, planning a wedding during graduate school, and balancing research-related and romantic demands.
Recorded on February 4, 2025.
Produced by Anthony Cruz
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).
2025-02-1131 minGradCast490 | Theoretical to Practical, and Skills Learned Along the WayThis week, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Liam Clifford are joined by Jessica Eblie, a student in the professional master's program in Media, Journalism, and Communications. Jessica shares her fascinating journey from a music background to journalism and communications, discussing how her experience as a musician brings valuable skills and perspectives to her work as a journalist.
Recorded on January 14, 2025.
Produced by Bruno Mesquita.
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).
2025-01-2128 minGradCast487 | Snakes 2: Electric BoogalooHosts Mark Ambrogio and Liam Clifford are re-joined by William Laur, PhD Candidate in the Biology Department. His research focuses on exploring representations of and attitudes towards snakes in online media, through an ethnozoological approach. He was previously in the GradCast studio over the summer (Episode 470). This time around, William completed his written scoping review and qualitative analysis of the snake and bear-specific scientific literature. William chats about human perspectives and attitudes towards snakes and bears, the theological perspectives, how snakes are charismatic and the importance of snake conservation.
Recorded on December 3, 2024
Produced b...
2024-12-1030 minGradCast#TheScoopOnSOGS | Academic Committee Chair (Andrew Grgas-Svirac)In this installment of #TheScoopOnSOGS, host Liam Clifford is joined by Andrew Grgas-Svirac, a PhD Candidate in Western's Department of Civil Engineering who currently serves as the Chair of the Academic Committee at the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS). Listen to this episode to learn about Andrew's research and all of the amazing initiatives led by the Academic Committee, including the 125th Scholarship and the Western Research Forum.
The 39th annual Western Research Forum, with the theme Interdisciplinary Research in the Digital Age, will take place on March 14, 2025. Abstract submissions are due on January 6, 2025. We hope to...
2024-11-2826 minGradCast485 | What Satisfies your Desire? How Tags Structure Erotic Content on Pornographic WebsitesHosts Meghan Voll and Liam Clifford are joined by kirstyn seanor, as she talks about her research on how the design and navigation systems of pornography websites influence users' exposure to content. Along the way we will also discuss how to define pornography, and how access and availability of this content has changed over time.
Check out Kirstyn's s research Instagram Here!
Recorded on November 19, 2024.
Produced by Bruno Mesquita.
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).
2024-11-2629 min
Shakespeare's Histories in AudioShakespeare's Histories S02E06: Henry the Sixth, Part 2Henry the Sixth, Part 2Directed by Marshall B Garrettand Charlene V. SmithDownload the digital program.Narrator: Lisa Hill-CorleyHENRY’S ENGLANDKing Henry VI: Duane Richards IIQueen Margaret of Anjou: Charlene V. SmithHumphery, Duke of Gloucester, the Lord Protector: Tom HowleyEleanor, Duchess of Gloucester: Annette MooneyHenry Beaufort, Cardinal of Winchester: Dean CarlsonRichard Plantagent, Duke of York: Ian Blackwell RogersEdward, Earl of March: Joshua WilliamsRichard: Gary DuBreuilCountess of Warwick: Molly E. Thomas
2024-11-2530 minShakespeare's Histories in AudioShakespeare's Histories S02E05: Henry the Sixth, Part 2Henry the Sixth, Part 2Directed by Marshall B Garrettand Charlene V. SmithDownload the digital program.Narrator: Lisa Hill-CorleyHENRY’S ENGLANDKing Henry VI: Duane Richards IIQueen Margaret of Anjou: Charlene V. SmithHumphery, Duke of Gloucester, the Lord Protector: Tom HowleyEleanor, Duchess of Gloucester: Annette MooneyHenry Beaufort, Cardinal of Winchester: Dean CarlsonRichard Plantagent, Duke of York: Ian Blackwell RogersEdward, Earl of March: Joshua WilliamsRichard: Gary DuBreuilCountess of Warwick: Molly E. Thomas
2024-11-2546 minShakespeare's Histories in AudioShakespeare's Histories S02E04: Henry the Sixth, Part 2Henry the Sixth, Part 2Directed by Marshall B Garrettand Charlene V. SmithDownload the digital program.Narrator: Lisa Hill-CorleyHENRY’S ENGLANDKing Henry VI: Duane Richards IIQueen Margaret of Anjou: Charlene V. SmithHumphery, Duke of Gloucester, the Lord Protector: Tom HowleyEleanor, Duchess of Gloucester: Annette MooneyHenry Beaufort, Cardinal of Winchester: Dean CarlsonRichard Plantagent, Duke of York: Ian Blackwell RogersEdward, Earl of March: Joshua WilliamsRichard: Gary DuBreuilCountess of Warwick: Molly E. Thomas
2024-11-2543 min
Guts Over Fear ThePodcastEP#72 Did Will Smith Pimp His Son Out To Diddy? w/Clifford Davis AKA-"Big C Legend Killer"Matthew and Arezu are joined by American Rapper "Big C Legend Killer" to Discuss his music career and future plans. They also discuss Michael Jackson and question his guilt/innocence regarding sexual assault allegations made against him while he was alive. They theorise on the rumours that Will Smith and His Wife Jada have sacrificed their kids to P.Diddy in order to heighten their own fame and success. Also discussed is the death of Liam Payne, and should we still listen to artists who have been convicted of heinous crimes?
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2024-11-171h 10GradCast483 | Quantifying Rurality: How urban/rural divide impacts voting behaviourKatie McCoy, a PhD candidate in political science, joins Liam Clifford and Garth Casbourn. She tells us about her research on why people vote how they do, especially in rural communities. She also discusses how MPs from rural areas may differ in behaviour compared to urban MPs.
Recorded on November 6, 2024
Produced by Riya Sidhu
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).
2024-11-1229 min
Up On GameDisruptU PSU Presents The Penn State Pulse With Dylan Dawson "Is Nick Singleton Back Against USC??DisruptU PSU Presents The Penn State Pulse With Dylan Dawson. In this episode, Dylan reviews the recent game in which Penn State defeated UCLA 27-11. Dawson highlights key player performances, particularly in the kicking game, and the emergence of new offensive threats. Dawson also discusses areas for improvement, including slow starts and the impact of injuries on the team's performance. Looking ahead, he emphasizes the challenges posed by upcoming opponents and the importance of maintaining momentum as the season progresses. Takeaways •Penn State dominated UCLA despite the score not reflecting it. •Ryan Barker's perf...
2024-10-0909 minUp on Game PresentsDisruptU PSU Presents The Penn State Pulse With Dylan Dawson "Is Nick Singleton Back Against USC??DisruptU PSU Presents The Penn State Pulse With Dylan Dawson. In this episode, Dylan reviews the recent game in which Penn State defeated UCLA 27-11. Dawson highlights key player performances, particularly in the kicking game, and the emergence of new offensive threats. Dawson also discusses areas for improvement, including slow starts and the impact of injuries on the team's performance. Looking ahead, he emphasizes the challenges posed by upcoming opponents and the importance of maintaining momentum as the season progresses. Takeaways •Penn State dominated UCLA despite the score not reflecting it. •Ryan Barker's perf...
2024-10-0909 min
The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Football PodcastPenn State improves to 5-0 with 27-11 win over UCLAThe Nittany Lions got off to another slow start on both sides of the ball but took control of the game in the second half and improved to 5-0 on the season. Penn State beat UCLA 27-11 and James Franklin’s team avoided a let down following the win over Illinois. Drew Allar threw for 237 yards and a touchdown while Kaytron Allen was the primary back with Nick Singleton out for an undisclosed reason. Liam Clifford had over 100 yards receiving and Vega Lane had an unforgettable pancake that will go down in Nittany Lion history.
Now...
2024-10-0649 min
BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White IllustratedPenn State vs. UCLA Postgame Show: Grinding out a winSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State football defeated UCLA but didn't blow out the Bruins, who came into the game as 28-point underdogs in the game. What happened that made the game closer than most expected? We discuss the game on the BWI Live Postgame Show. Join us for sixty minutes after Penn State and UCLA as we break down what happened, who stood out, and more. Never miss the Postgame Show by subscribing to t...
2024-10-051h 01GradCast#TheScoopOnSOGS | Vice-President Advocacy (Jasmine Proctor)In this installment of the three-part #TheScoopOnSOGS miniseries, host Liam Clifford is joined by Jasmine Proctor, a PhD Student in Western's Faculty of Information and Media Studies who currently serves as the Vice-President Advocacy at the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS). Listen to this episode to learn about Jasmine's research, background, and roles at SOGS, as well as what she enjoys about being a student leader.
Recorded on September 10, 2024.
Produced by Anthony Cruz.
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).
2024-09-2626 min
CITO ConversationsThe Music and Virtual Worlds WorkshopThe following is a recording from the Music and Virtual Worlds Workshop held on the 20th of June, 2024 - a working event of the XTREME project, a research projected funded by the European Union.The workshop was a preliminary activity of the XTREME project; which stands for“’miXed Reality Environment for IMmersive Experience’ of Art and Culture”.The goal of the project being to research new applications at the intersection between augmention technology and human kinaesthetic being. For example, by experimenting with embodied musical-artistic performance uniting AR/VR and AI, for therapeutic and othe...
2024-09-241h 07
Design Talk (dot IE)0237 - The Music and Virtual Worlds WorkshopToday’s episode is a cross-pod release with the UCD Centre for Innovation, Technology and Organisation.Hi. I’m Allen Higgins, The following is a recording from the Music and Virtual Worlds Workshop held on the 20th of June, 2024 - a working event of the XTREME project, a research projected funded by the European Union.The workshop was a preliminary activity of the XTREME project; which stands for“’miXed Reality Environment for IMmersive Experience’ of Art and Culture”.The goal of the project being to research new applicati...
2024-09-241h 07GradCast#TheScoopOnSOGS | President (Cherin Chung)In this installment of the three-part #TheScoopOnSOGS miniseries, host Liam Clifford is joined by Cherin Chung, a PhD Candidate in Western's Department of French who currently serves as the President of the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS). Listen to this episode to learn about Cherin's research, background, and roles at SOGS, as well as what she enjoys about being a student leader.
If you would like to learn more or get involved, check out sogs.ca and follow SOGS on Instagram @westernsogs! To get in touch with Cherin, you can contact her by email (president@sogs.ca...
2024-09-1930 minGradCast#TheScoopOnSOGS | Vice-President Finance (Evan Sauve)In this installment of the three-part #TheScoopOnSOGS miniseries, host Liam Clifford is joined by Evan Sauve, a PhD Candidate in Western's Department of Economics who currently serves as the Vice-President Finance at the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS). Listen to this episode to learn about Evan's research, background, and roles at SOGS, as well as what Evan enjoys about being a student leader.
Follow Evan on Instagram, @EvanSauve_SOGS!
Recorded on August 20, 2024.
Produced by Anthony Cruz.
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).
2024-09-1231 min
BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White IllustratedBWI Live: How Penn State adjusts to losing CRITICAL offensive weapon, what stood out at practice this weekSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State football opened up the doors of the Lasch football building on Tuesday afternoon to let the media get a glimpse at the team's bye week progress. Afterward, head coach James Franklin spoke with the media about the team's performance last week and through the first two games. We'll discuss both of those events, plus the important news that came out of it regarding the status of tight end Andrew Rappleyea on...
2024-09-111h 00
Up on Game PresentsDisruptU PSU Presents The Penn State Pulse With Dylan Dawson Penn State Vs West Virginia PreviewDisruptU PSU Presents The Penn State Pulse With Dylan Dawson and in this episode, Dylan discusses the upcoming game between Penn State and West Virginia. He highlights key players to watch on both teams and makes predictions for the game. Dawson also mentions the spread and the recent money coming in for West Virginia. He predicts the first touchdown scorer for Penn State, expects a dominant performance from Penn State's rush defense and singles out Liam Clifford as the leading receiver for Penn State. He concludes with his final score prediction and expresses excitement for the start of the...
2024-08-3008 minUp On GameDisruptU PSU Presents The Penn State Pulse With Dylan Dawson Penn State Vs West Virginia PreviewDisruptU PSU Presents The Penn State Pulse With Dylan Dawson and in this episode, Dylan discusses the upcoming game between Penn State and West Virginia. He highlights key players to watch on both teams and makes predictions for the game. Dawson also mentions the spread and the recent money coming in for West Virginia. He predicts the first touchdown scorer for Penn State, expects a dominant performance from Penn State's rush defense and singles out Liam Clifford as the leading receiver for Penn State. He concludes with his final score prediction and expresses excitement for the start of the...
2024-08-3008 minThe Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Football PodcastPenn State at West Virginia | Week One PreviewIt's officially Penn State Football Season. Week one is here and the Nittany Lions are headed to Morgantown to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in a noon kickoff to start the 2024 campaign. Tune in for a full preview of the matchup from Audrey & Jon as well as what they heard from James Franklin at his weekly presser.
How will Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton split the work load? What will the receivers look like Saturday, will Tre Wallace, Liam Clifford, Julian Fleming, Kaden Saunders, Omari Evans all see the field? Who will start at...
2024-08-281h 05GradCast470 | Snakes on a plane: Uncoiling public perceptionsThis week, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Liam Clifford are joined by William Laur, to talk about his PhD work on attitudes towards his favourite animal, the snake. To help inform conservation efforts, William studies the perception of snakes through analysis of social media posts, as well as articles written by scientific researchers. William also talks about how snakes have been important throughout his life and throughout history.
Recorded on July 20, 2024
Produced by Riya Sidhu
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2024-08-0630 minGradCast469 | Futuristic Verdicts: Lessons Learned from Science FictionThis week, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Liam Clifford are joined by a gentleman who seems like he's done it all, Law PhD student Joel Welch. Student by day and bartender by night, in this episode Joel delves into his work examining the lessons we can learn from science fiction. He also delves into his past experience working with the RCMP and speaking at fan conventions.
Follow Joel on X (formerly known as Twitter) @Joel_Welch and on Instagram to @joelwelch.
Also, check out his podcast The SciFi Pubcast!
Joel at the...
2024-07-3029 minGradCast460 | Desk Purple Yellow Blue: The Best (Worst) Way to End a StoryThis week, hosts Liam Clifford and Amalie Hutchinson are joined by Alexander Sallas, a PhD candidate in Western's Department of English and Writing Studies. In his dissertation, Alexander talks about the Deus Ex Machina, a special, unpredictable way to end a story. Some people believe that this is not a great way to end a story, but Alexander strongly disagrees. Unpredictable events happen all the time in real life, so why can't they happen in a story?
Recorded on May 14, 2024.
Produced by Anthony Cruz.
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2024-05-2131 minGradCast459 | Look at all that Information: Examining Ontologies and Knowledge Translation across DomainsThis week hosts Mark Ambrogio and Liam Clifford are joined by John Kausch, a PhD student in Information Science studying knowledge organization systems and ways to translate knowledge. This episode delves into what an ontology is, John's work on creating a formal model for knowledge translation and wider applications of information science research in other domains.
To learn more about John, check out his Twitter page @kausch and Observable Portfolio.
Recorded on May 7, 2024
Produced by Maria Khan
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot
2024-05-1430 min
BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White IllustratedBWI Live: Which Penn State Players Aren't we Talking About Enough?Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State football lost five players last week in the final day of trasnfer portal reporting. So, how has that changed the roster, depth chart or plans for the fall? We're discussing that, plus three players we're not talking enough about on the BWI Live Show! Join us at 10 a.m. as we discuss the most important topics of today's Penn State football landscape and take your questions. Stick around...
2024-05-071h 06GradCast457 | Power House of the SquirrelJoin hosts Carly Charron and Liam Clifford in their chat with biology MSc student Lauren Rego. Studying how mitochondria change during hibernation in thirteen-lined ground squirrels, Lauren shares her expertise in squirrel trapping and care, the physiology behind hibernation and what ground squirrels really do all winter.
To learn more about Lauren's work, check out her twitter @laurenrego3
Recorded on April 16, 2024
Produced by Amalie Hutchinson
Ground squirrel audio from youtube
Ground squirrel photo available here
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2024-04-2328 minBWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White IllustratedBWI Live: Who Stood out in the Penn State Blue-White Game? | Takeaways from SaturdaySubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions Football team closed spring camp on Saturday with the Blue-White Game in front of a smattering of fans. With high winds dominating the conversation in the stadium, what can we take away from the weekend performance? We're discussing the players that stood out, plus the interesting things that Penn State did that shaped the scrimmage on Saturday.Join the BWI...
2024-04-1650 minGradCast456 | Shelf Care: A Tale of Book Preservation, Library Accessibility, and More!This week, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Liam Clifford interview MLIS student Aleesa Prendergast. Aleesa shares about some exciting projects she's done for her coursework, including investigating old tomes of fairytales and determining how libraries can be made more accessible for all.
Recorded on April 9, 2024
Produced by Amalie Hutchinson
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot
2024-04-1627 min
Crime ChroniclesChristmas Eve Murder - Clifford Burns' Bloody Gift to His Wife and Children.Clifford Burns, a successful tree climber and motorcycle rider, committed a horrific act of vengeance in Lake Luzerne, New York, affecting his family. The Burns family, originally from NISCA Una, experienced traumatic events, including abuse from their father. Clifford became physically abusive towards Patricia, leading to her frequent withdrawals. After the death of their daughter Kristoline, Patricia decided to end Clifford's abuse and relocated to an apartment in Lake Luzerne. In 2013, Clifford attacked Patricia, stabbed, and killed her. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 23 years to life in prison. The story highlights the challenges faced by...
2023-10-1933 min
The GAA SocialBrendan Rogers. Semi-final heartbreak, I'll Win All-Ireland, Rory Gallagher, unsure of next Derry manager, Clifford & KerryIn a wide ranging podcast- recorded 36 hours after a heart-breaking All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Kerry- this is remarkable stuff from one of the best players in Gaelic football- in Gaelic games!Brendan Rodgers should pick-up an All star award in midfield later this year after a dramatic change of position in 2023. His performance against Kerry was scintillating. We reflect on that defeat, his move to midfield and who he believes will win Sam Maguire (and Liam MacCarthy)The podcast examines a season in red. The referee performance against Kerry, will Ciaran Meenagh remain as manager...
2023-07-191h 08
LemonSoapFruit: Episode FourEpisode Four: Dates, Daddy Dates, Coffee Dates, Ex Lover Dates and Big Old Gay Gig Dates
The Gals attend a gay cabaret while Aisling word vomits in a kinda glam Costa, Izzy finally goes on that date with her All American Beau Hunter, Zara begrudgingly meets her famous actor father Paul to ask for help and Shane goes for a cup of tea with the only man he’s ever loved.
Fruit is presented by LemonSoap Productions, in association with Once Off Productions.
Created by Ultan Pringle and...
2023-07-0546 min
The Stinking Pause PodcastEpisode 176 - Sweet Smell Of Success (1957)The Stinking Pause Podcast - bringing you classic movies since 2013...some good, some not so good. 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Stinking Pause podcast. To celebrate, this year we are looking back at some of the movies already reviewed over the past 10 years and inviting fellow podcasters and friends to join us. This week, Cev from Film Guff, House of Hammer, and Here Lies Amicus, joins us to chat about one of his favourite movies of all time. Sweet Smell Of Success (1957) In the sw...
2023-04-271h 10
Washed UpS9 E14 - Opening WeekPaul Konerko episode. Is Leury Garcia going to play? The Stanley Cup. Brady's Bewilderment.TV and movie shows. Liam and Brady bond over Lana Del Rey. The World Baseball Classic. Opening day is pretty much here. Gambling advise. The NBA stinks. Caitlin Clark. Refs are on a power trip. The Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight recap and final four predictions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/washed-up/donations
2023-03-291h 26
Washed UpS9 E13 - ChampionsHow do we let so many people behind the wheel? How have Cliff and Brady done with March. Couple TV and movie updates. Liam gives a hot take around Creed/Rocky. How can we get Cliff on a Slamball team? The WBC... The Bulls, Kings, and NBA. Finish with March Madness recap and upcoming weekend predictions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/washed-up/donations
2023-03-221h 36
Off Center with Tony ReidOCTR Episode #46: Sean Clifford InterviewSean Clifford will leave Happy Valley as the most statistically decorated quarterback in the rich history of the Penn State University football program.As successful as he was on the field– from setting school records for career passing yards, touchdown passes, completions, completion percentage to winning bowl games– what he’s building off the field for current and future generations of college athletes may prove to be more significant.
The Nittany Lion faithful were happy to have Clifford return for his sixth year and further his football legacy in front of 100,000 fans at Beaver Stadium. However, Cliffo...
2023-03-2124 min
Good Vibes LiveCousin Clifford.A faithful adaptation of a Stephen King classic. Maybe our best work.
Mike outdoes himself.
2023-03-161h 13
The Profluence Pod 🌐#19: Sean Clifford - Founder Limitless NIL, Penn State QB | Creating, scaling, and exiting his agency while playing college football | Life of an athlete entrepreneur | Where NIL is headedWhen NIL went live in July 2021, Sean Clifford didn’t just sign endorsement deals – he created an agency, Limitless NIL, to help other players maximize their name, image, and likeness.
Sean Clifford finished his career at Penn State as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in school history.
In early 2023, Limitless NIL was acquired in a multi-million dollar deal by TEAM Group Holdings.
Chapters:
(01:55) Artificial intelligence and ChatGPT
(04:30) Penn State, Rose Bowl, & his brother Liam Clifford
(07:55) Where college sports is headed + an inside look at NIL
(1...
2023-02-2336 min
NIL NowNick Saban's NIL rejection and a budding student-founded agency, with Penn State's Liam CliffordIn this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren break down Alabama football coach Nick Saban's comments about two football players who reportedly wanted a combined $1.3 million in NIL money. The hosts then discuss a student-athlete survey about NIL-related tension in lockerrooms and the Buffalo Wild Wings "All-Sauce Team" with Sauce Gardner.Reddit CFB’s Bobak Ha’Eri brings his favorite Reddit comments about Saban's NIL story and outlines the future of WWE in the promotion's latest NIL signing class.Liam Clifford, a wide receiver at Penn State and the CEO and co-founder of Limi...
2023-02-0248 min
The Gaelic Games Fan TV PodcastCan Kerry win back to back All Irelands? 🤔 Clifford Greatness 👏 2022 Breakthrough 🔥Aaron & Former Kerry Footballer Liam Brosnan look ahead to the upcoming 2023 Intercounty Season for Kerry looking at:
-2022 Breakthrough
-Clifford the cream of the crop
-Can the kingdom go on and dominate sam?
-New faces
-Dubs vs Kerry down the line & more
2023-01-1752 min
Penn Stated: Talking Penn State Football with Donnie CollinsThe Beginning. The End. The Rose Bowl.Well, the end of the line is finally here: For the 2022 regular season. The career of longtime starting quarterback Sean Clifford. The rookie seasons of several of Penn State's biggest stars.But, in many ways, the beginning has arrived for Penn State football's future, too.Penn Stated host Donnie Collins will navigate the fine line between beginning and end that major bowl games have become for some of college football's top programs and delve into what all of it will mean for the No. 11 Nittany Lions on Monday when they face No. 8 Pac-12 champion Utah...
2023-01-0250 min
The Clifford Chance Careers PodcastTake a Chance: Paralegal Apprentice to Junior Process Architect (with Kiran Kaur Sohal and Liam Staples)Our 'Take a Chance' series provides an insight into the paralegal apprenticeship offering at Clifford Chance, the support available, the knowledge you gain once you join the firm and the benefits and progression opportunities available.
Apprentice, now Junior Process Architect at Clifford Chance - Liam Staples gives an insight into his career journey and how the paralegal apprenticeship built his confidence, gave him skills within the workplace and landed him his current role!
2022-12-1406 min
Checking in with Dr. B.The Nosy Musical Neighbor: Liam Teague is Checking in with Dr. B.Liam Teague is Professor of Music and Head of Steelpan studies at Northern Illinois University (NIU), where he also directs the renowned NIU Steelband. Teague is also the recipient of an NIU Presidential Research, Scholarship and Artistry Professor Award. Hailed as the “Paganini of the Steelpan”, his commitment to demonstrating the great musical possibilities of the steelpan has taken him throughout the world. Many of Liam's compositions and arrangements are published with MaumauMusic, PanPress and RamajayMusic, He is steelband director at Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Door County, Wisconsin.Teague is also the author of a...
2022-11-1044 min
The Breneman ShowPenn State QB Sean Clifford on his 6th year, adversity, starting a business & the state of college footballFormer Penn State and UMass All-American Tight End Adam Breneman sits down with Penn State starting Quarterback Sean Clifford, fresh off the launch of his new agency, Limitless NIL. They dive into the creation behind the company, the work Limitless is doing in helping fellow student athletes to truly carve out their brands, and more. Adam and Sean also discuss Sean's sixth and final season at Penn State, finally having the same offensive coordinator for two seasons, and who to look out for this fall.
Checkout Limitless NIL and the Limitless NIL Podcast: https://l...
2022-04-201h 21GradCast342 | Navigating the Literal and Figurative Nature of American RacismAs fervent calls for racial equity have justifiably proliferated within the United States in recent years, it raises the issue of familiarizing oneself with the historical and systemic nature of American racism. One such way to do this is analyzing the literature of the era for greater context, which is the approach English PhD student David Mitterauer is taking. And as hosts Liam Clifford and Elizabeth Mohler learn, David's juxtaposition of 18th and 19th century. Black thought and white supremacist texts demonstrates the abhorrence of racial discrimination within the then-fledging nation. The ensuing conversation highlights the need to understand...
2021-09-0737 min
Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.comTwo young Penn State wideouts are worth watching early in 2021Today's edition of the Blue-White Breakdown features nice praise from James Franklin about true freshman wide receivers Liam Clifford and Harrison Wallace III. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-2707 min
Inside Running Podcast198: Liam Adams on his Olympic Marathon | Jarryd Clifford’s Road to Tokyo198: Liam Adams on his Olympic Marathon | Jarryd Clifford’s Road to Tokyo
This week is sponsored by New Balance, where you can check out their full range of running shoes including the recently released and reviewed Vongo v5.
Brad finally joins in the lockdown experience after a solid Deek’s Quarters session.
Julian works through his knee issues but still rolls out a 10K time trial with Surf Coast TC.
Brady long runs with podcasts as lockdowns on both sides of the border.
Peter Bol bounced back from hi...
2021-08-172h 21GradCast339 | Read Between the LinesIn the wake of the riots in the United States this past year, History MA Sara Duodu was inspired to dive deeper into historical race relations in the United States. In this episode Rosemary Giles and Liam Clifford talk with Sara about the Red Summer, interracial violence and the framing of race in American newspapers.
To reach Sara, you can email her at sduodu@uwo.ca
Recorded on August 3, 2021.
Produced by Laura Munoz Baena.
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot.
2021-08-1430 minGradCast336 | A Functional Discussion on Dysfunctional Exercise
Ever heard the advice "eat less, move more"? In this episode, hosts Liam Clifford and Amalie Hutchinson sit down with Psychology MSc student Danika Quesnel to hear about her research into dysfunctional exercise, and learn that for some people with eating disorders, "moving more" becomes dangerous. Treatments for dysfunctional exercise are still in their infancy, despite its prevalence and importance, and Danika is at the forefront of the field. Listen in as Danika shares her extensive knowledge of dysfunctional exercise; how it presents, how it is treated, and where to find help if you or a friend is experiencing an e...
2021-07-2328 minGradCast333 | Happy Lives of Yeast and FliesRemember those fruit flies that annoy you by incessantly buzzing around? They are an essential part of PhD in Biology candidate Yanira Jimenez Padilla's work. In her time at Western, she has worked with her winged friends by introducing yeast during their growth cycle to observe any anatomical changes that take place. Why, you ask? Well as hosts Liam Clifford and Elizabeth Mohler learn, it's because these changes can help us understand how microbes (or the lack thereof) can impact the development in a living thing. As a result, the conversation that ensues seeks to familiarize listeners with all s...
2021-07-0630 minGradCast328 | The Resilience of LifeSo often in media and in real life, meteorites (asteroids that do not burn up in the atmosphere) striking the surface of Earth often result in catastrophic consequences for all living things. However, Geology and Planetary Sciences PhD student Lauren Stone opts to reveal the whole picture. In this episode, hosts Liam Clifford and Gavin Tolometti learn how this destructive process, known as impact cratering, can paradoxically foster a habitable environment for microscopic organisms. By discovering the secrets of these endoliths (life that survives in rocks), Lauren's research demonstrates the resiliency of life to prosper in the unlikeliest of...
2021-06-0228 minGradCast323 | Digital Learning for Students with DisabilitiesThe COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a number of obstacles that students with disabilities face when accessing material online and participating in virtual courses. The shift to an almost to fully virtual format has made it challenging for students who relied on accessibility services on campus, and their ability to converse with fellow students and professors in person to overcome certain issues regarding navigating courses. Occupational Science PhD student Elizabeth Mohler is working on a way to get the word out and bring these issues to light. She has been reached out by Accessible Media Inc. (a not for profit...
2021-04-2927 minGradCast#GlobalGrads Episode V: Earth-Shattering Revelations from ChileCindy Mora-Stock has had quite the life journey. Departing her native Chile to embark on a seismology PhD in Germany, she now finds herself in Canada at UWO completing her second postdoctorate. As hosts Liam Clifford and Rhys Paterson learn, travelling the world and exposing oneself to new experiences has a brilliant way of enriching one's understanding and making the international student experience truly special. You can follow Cindy on Twitter and Instagram.
Recorded on March 25, 2021
Produced by Liam Clifford
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot
2021-03-2829 minGradCast#GlobalGrads Episode IV: Going, Going, GhanaIn this #GlobalGrads episode, co-hosts Liam Clifford, Rhys Paterson, and Laura Baena are joined by Political Science PhD student Maxwell Bogpene. Max now finds himself at UWO to further his studies after originally leaving his native Ghana to pursue a degree at Ohio State University. But this was not without the hassle of being an international student during a global pandemic. As the conversation continues, it becomes clear that jollof rice and good banter are the keys to fostering community amongst grad students.
If you would like to connect with Max, you can find him on Twitter a...
2021-03-0826 minGradCastSpecial Episode: #GlobalGrads Episode III: Endearing IndiaIn the series' third episode, hosts Liam Clifford and Rhys Paterson speak to Earth Sciences Master's student Richa Agarwal about her time as a Western student. Originally from Pune, India, Richa endears her home by comparing its sights and sounds to those she has experienced in Canada. From Nova Scotia to Niagara Falls, her journey touches upon the highlights of her experiences and how nicely it complements the Western student body.
If you would like to learn more about Richa's experience in Canada and her work, you can follow her on Instagram @doctorvworp19
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2021-01-2728 minGradCast304 | Post FascismThe Trump presidency was infamous for a myriad of reasons, one of them being his perpetuation of a post-fascist rationale that sought to deeply divide people. How does an ideology, sharing a namesake with the likes of Hitler and Mussolini, reincarnate into this modern form? Hosts Liam Clifford and Yousuf Hasan speak with Political Science Master's student Hunter Blue on how the forty-fifth US President adapted a twentieth-century dogma to the present day and manipulated it to suit his own nefarious ends. The discussion that follows makes harrowing connections to the atrocities of the past and raises the existential...
2020-12-1630 minGradCastSpecial Episode: #GlobalGrads Episode II: Missing MexicoIn the second episode of GradCast's international student segment, hosts Liam Clifford, Nikol Posnov, and Rhys Paterson speak to Earth Sciences Master's student Karina Martinez about her experiences at UWO. Hailing from Mexico, Karina speaks to how Canada has both benefited her growth as an academic and increased her yearning for home. A subsequent discussion on food, social outings, and tequila seeks to broaden our horizons and educate us on how the Western community is enriched by the international student community.
Full video available on YouTube
Recorded on Dec 6, 2020
Produced by...
2020-12-0930 minGradCastSpecial Episode: Power & Global Heath Day 2020 Part 2 - Dr. Samuel WongIn this special episode, Dr. Samuel Wong joins hosts Liam Clifford and Francesco Colosimo to discuss his research in how COVID-19 is affecting mental health globally. As the keynote speaker at Power & Global Health Day 2020, he tells us about certain mental illnesses that the pandemic is exacerbating, particularly in populations whose mental health are being disproportionally affected by the pandemic, as well as potential interventions and strategies to improve mental health. Dr. Wong is a clinician with training in both Family Medicine and Public Health and has published over 160 original papers in international peer-reviewed journals. In addition, he serves...
2020-12-0329 minGradCast302 | Domestic Abuse Against Men, an Unknown IssueXavier Borsato joins hosts Liam Clifford and Francesco Colosimo to chat about his research in domestic violence against males. He attempts to shine a light on how men can also be victims of abuse but often face several stigmas that act as barriers for seeking and attaining help. Xavier hopes that, through his research, he can help fill a gap in the literature regarding this topic.
Recorded November 24, 2020
Produced by Laura Munoz Baena
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot
2020-12-0129 minGradCastSpecial Episode: #GlobalGrads The Inaugural EpisodeBeing an international grad student is an incredibly rewarding adventure but one consisting of a unique set of challenges. In a brand-new series debuting on GradCast during UWO International Week, hosts Liam Clifford, Nikol Posnov, and Rhys Paterson speak with Brazilian Political Science MA Ricardo Moll about the international student experience and what we can all learn from it. As the subsequent conversation highlights the obstacles surrounding travel in a global pandemic, the sights and sound of Canada, and subpar Tim Hortons coffee, Ricardo provides insightful context on how international students provide Western's community and the country with greater vib...
2020-11-1630 minGradCast298 | Talking the Talk about Walking the WalkAs humans, we often underestimate how important bipedal movement is to our lives. And according to recent Pedorthics program graduate and Kinesiology alumnus Ashley Njeru, there is much we can do to prioritize its wellbeing. And as hosts Liam Clifford and Viki Tellios learn more about lower limb health, orthotics, and orthopaedics, it becomes clear that this is something we should be taking more seriously. The conversation that follows is one that emphasizes the challenges of treating patients in a pandemic, how a graduate degree prepares one for the workforce, and why it is important to move forward figuratively...
2020-11-0429 minGradCast297 | How to Teach a Digital Brain to Pay AttentionWhen we listen to the world around us, we can tune the brain to focus on sounds or voices. Do you remember when you were last on the train or bus and there was a certain sound that stood out to you? You could figure out what that sound was right? That is you perceiving the surrounding environment. For the human brain, this is a complex yet routine ability and is something we do not think about on how it works. Now try teaching a machine the same ability. Sounds hard right? Well, in this episode, hosts Liam Clifford...
2020-10-2827 min
Lions247: A Penn State athletics PodcastIs the offseason finally over? SOTP: Defensive back; roster update and one-on-one with Liam CliffordIt's the last non-game week episode of this ridiculous offseason. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the Nittany Lions' defensive backs and what to expect from the back four this year. There's also an updated roster to talk about and recruiting notes to discuss. Speaking of recruiting, we chat with Penn State commit and recent Top247 addition Liam Clifford in our latest one-on-one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...
2020-10-161h 20GradCast295 | A Philosopher Walks into a Science LabErlantz Etxeberria (PhD Candidate in Philosophy) chats about his research on scientific method and explanations in science with hosts (Yousuf Hasan and Liam Clifford). What is the scientific method? Should we trust science? Can philosophy inform science? Is there a clash between scientific evidence and politics? We talk about these issues with Erlantz. He also shares with us what he thinks about Richard Feynman’s quote on philosophy of science: “[it is] as useful to scientists as ornithology [the study of birds] is to birds.”
To learn more about Erlantz' research, visit his Rotman profile at Western.
2020-10-1330 minBlue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.comBeaver Stadium gears up for the virtual fan experiencePenn State has two big fixes to make to its struggling pass defense. Class of 2021 commit Liam Clifford has a record-setting day. Penn State launches virtual fan initiatives that include in-stadium fan cutouts. And Athlon Sports offers game-by-game predictions of the Lions' 2020 schedule. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-10-0706 minGradCast#GradLife IX: Rejection DiariesAs a graduate student, we face academic rejection in various forms. From a journal declining your manuscript, being told you were not good enough to join a research lab or postgraduate institution, to rejection from peers because of your choices in course work. In this #GradLife episode, hosts Viki Tellios, Gavin Tolometti, and Monica Molinaro open the floor to GradCast committee members Ariel Frame, Rhys Patterson, Laura Beana, Elizabeth Mohler, Danica Martina, and Liam Clifford to share their academic rejection experiences and how graduate students can learn from them and cope with rejection in their lives.
To...
2020-09-251h 12GradCast291 | Planting the Seed to SuccessFor university students, the question “what are you going to do after you graduate?” often proves to be the bane of their existence. This stems from not only its repetitiveness from friends and family members alike, but more so from the existential dread that it causes. They may have an idea of what they want to do, but nobody truly knows for certain what will transpire, especially in the era of COVID-19. However, fear not as PhD student Shannon McKechnie from the Faculty of Education reassures hosts Yousuf Hasan and Liam Clifford that there is in fact hope. Her focu...
2020-09-2330 minGradCast289 | Facing FascismWhen Italian leader Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler became cozier and more acquainted with one another, Europe found itself embroiled in a new wave of fascism that would spark a second World War. But in order to understand how a country revered for its art, culture, and gastronomy would be attracted to such a reprehensible ideology, the focus needs to shift to Italy’s position vis-à-vis the British Empire within the imperial system and interwar global order. As hosts Yousuf Hasan and Liam Clifford learn from recent History MA graduate Jessi Gilchrist, Anglo-Italian relations in the 1920s and 1930s m...
2020-09-0927 min