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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 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 minGradCast497 | 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 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
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2025-02-1131 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesMr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak - From Planet Stories Magazine in Fall 1944Mr. Meek was having his troubles. First, the educated bugs worried him; then the welfare worker tried to stop the Ring Rats' feud by enlisting his aid. And now, he was a drafted space-polo player—a fortune bet on his ability at a game he had never played in his cloistered life. Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Another first for our podcast today, back to back episodes by the same author featuring the same character. Yesterday Clifford D. Simak’s Mr. Meek got himself in a litt...2025-02-061h 10GradCast#BookCast 7 | The Book of Two WaysFor our seventh episode of #BookCast, we discuss “The Book of Two Ways” by Jodi Picoult—a story that explores whether we make our choices—or our choices make us. Our story begins with a plane-crash, where our main character, Dawn Edelstein is faced with the choice to return home to her life as a death-doula, or continue on to Egypt to complete her doctoral studies researching the coffin-texts and “Book of Two Ways”, a map of routes souls can take to the afterlife.
Join Riya Sidhu, Garth Casbourn, Scott Walters, resident Egyptologist: Maris Schneider, and Meghan Voll as we d...2025-02-0657 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesMr. Meek - Muskeeter by Clifford D. Simak - From Planet Stories Magazine in the Summer of 1944Adventure flamed in Mr. Meek's timorous heart, the surge of battle and singing blades. And so, with a rocket-ship for his steed and a ray-gun for his sword, he sallied forth ... carrying cavalier justice to the resentful shining stars. Mr. Meek—Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.There have been a flood of 5 star reviews in countries all over the world recently. This 5 star review is from Paulzzzzzz on Apple Podcasts Great Britain, “Wondrous stories. I absolutely love the podcasts. Scott is such a wonderful voice actor and brings every...2025-02-041h 12GradCast490 | 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.
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2025-01-2128 minGradCast489 | Journalism during Nigerian Political CrisisThis week, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Scott Walters are joined by Aloa Alota, a PhD Candidate in Western's Faculty of Information and Media Studies. His research focuses on political journalism in Nigeria following the June 12 Crisis, the annulment of a presidential election that plunged the country into a political turmoil. Listen to learn about the guerilla journalism that ensued while Nigeria worked its way back to Democracy.
Recorded on January 7, 2025.
Produced by Scott Walters.
Edited by Anthony Cruz.
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).2025-01-1428 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#BookCast 6 | Fifth Business by Robertson DaviesIn our sixth installment of our #BookCast mini-series, we discuss Fifth Business, by Robertson Davies. The novel builds upon childhood events and grows into a personal epic spanning decades of national and world history, centered through the perspective of an older academic looking back over his life. The story begins, and the main characters all originate from, Deptford, a fictional town based on the real community of Thamesville, Ontario. Join us as your hosts Garth Casbourne, Meghan Voll, Mark Ambrogio, and Scott Walters dive into some of the book's main themes, including spirituality, ageing & changing perspectives, and socioeconomics.
2024-12-0659 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.
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2024-11-2629 minGradCast483 | 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
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2024-11-1229 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940sThere is no life in space–can’t be, because there’s no air. But that undeniable fact loses point when your own existence is threatened by that life which can’t exist. The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Clifford D. Simak is one of my favorite vintage sci-fi authors and we get a lot of requests for his stories. Today's story was written early in his career before any of his novels and comes from Astonishing Stories in April 1940, turn to page 6, The Space Beasts by Clifford D...2024-11-041h 04GradCast#BookCast 5 | Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiFor our fifth installment of our book club series, the #BookCast team read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Join us for a discussion led by Garth Casbourn with co-hosts Meghan Voll, Riya Sidhu, and Scott Walters.
We dive into the complex narrative of Gifty, a young scientist getting her PhD at Stanford, attempting to discover secrets behind addictive behavior. This story is one of grief, hope, childhood trauma, conflicts between faith and science, and racism and immigration in North America.
We'll cover many of the books themes and writing devices, its approach at describing science an...2024-10-2446 minGradCast#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.
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2024-09-2626 minGradCast#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.
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2024-09-1231 minGradCast#BookCast 3 | Lucky Jim by Kingsley AmisFor our July book of the month, the #BookCast crew reads Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis. Tune in a discussion of the novel led by Garth Casbourn featuring hosts Scott Walters, Meghan Voll, Mark Ambrogio, and special guest Helen Button! We discuss the literary format of the novel, its relation to our experiences as academics, and the historical context behind this witty work of fiction! Airing August 29 at 11am on Radio Western.
Recorded on August 13, 2024
Produced by Scott Walters, Edited by Amalie Hutchinson
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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 min
Fringe by PeopleForward NetworkThe Unleashing Leaders Podcast: Cultivating a Culture of Leadership and Trust with Sheriff Matt CliffordSheriff Matt Clifford of Idaho's largest law enforcement agency shares profound insights on leadership and community service in this episode of The Unleashing Leaders Podcast. With 23 years dedicated to serving and protecting, Sheriff Clifford champions a culture of empowerment and adaptability within the force, from his beginnings at Boise State University to becoming a cornerstone of Idaho law enforcement, shaping policies and enhancing safety in the Treasure Valley area. Joining host Lee Scott, Clifford delves into maintaining public trust and the critical role of strong community support, discussing internal service culture, learning from mistakes, and fostering respect amidst adversity.2024-06-0547 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.
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io...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
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2024-05-1430 minGradCast457 | 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
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Ground squirrel photo available here
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Recorded on April 9, 2024
Produced by Amalie Hutchinson
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2024-04-1627 min
The Unleashing Leaders PodcastEp 20: Cultivating a Culture of Leadership and Trust with Sheriff Matt CliffordSheriff Matt Clifford of Idaho's largest law enforcement agency shares profound insights on leadership and community service. With 23 years dedicated to serving and protecting, Sheriff Clifford champions a culture of empowerment and adaptability within the force, from his beginnings at Boise State University to becoming a cornerstone of Idaho law enforcement, shaping policies and enhancing safety in the Treasure Valley area. Joining host Lee Scott, Clifford delves into maintaining public trust and the critical role of strong community support, discussing internal service culture, learning from mistakes, and fostering respect amidst adversity. Additional Resources Connect with...2024-04-1046 minGradCast447 | Heritage of Hesed: The Hebrew Book of Ruth in Art, Plays, and PoetryThis week, join hosts Mark Ambrogio and Meghan Voll as they interview Luigi De Angelis Soriano about his recent dissertation exploring the Hebrew book of Ruth and the concept of Hesed, "a Hebrew term that is often translated as loving kindness and connotes loyalty, love, and extraordinary commitment", in the context of Spanish plays, European art, and Latin American poetry. We hear about the interesting story of Ruth, its importance to both Hebrew and Christian traditions, and how it has influenced artistic expression in various forms.
Recorded on January 23, 2024
Produced by Scott Walters2024-01-3029 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Street That Wasn’t There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. SimakHe did the same thing at the same time every night for 20 years. Then he realized something was wrong, something was very wrong. The Street That Wasn’t There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thank you for your incredible support of our podcast. An anonymous listener bought us $50 worth of coffee! “Your podcast was great company while this ‘shade-tree mechanic’ rebuilt an engine over the past 13 weekends and holidays for a family member. Hearing that you are doing it to provide for your wife when you are gone i...2024-01-2645 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. Simak - Clifford D. Simak Short StoriesThe castaway was a wanted man — but he didn’t know how badly he was wanted! The Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Today we go back in time only 60 years ago to the pages of If Worlds of Science Fiction Magazine in January 1963. Turn to page 32 for The Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. Simak…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The Tarks were attacking, the bosomy princess was clinging to him in terror...2023-12-1628 min
Here's What We Know“Unveiling: The Farewell Tour” with Stephanie CliffordSend us a textThis week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, host Gary Scott Thomas had a wonderful conversation with an award-winning investigative journalist and a best-selling novelist, Stephanie Clifford. In this episode, they dive deep into the world of her latest novel, “The Farewell Tour,” inspired by the American West. It is a story about Lilian Waters, a strong-willed woman navigating her way through 1920s Washington State and stepping into the music industry in the '50s. Listen in to hear more of Stephanie's journey about how writing this novel has been a labor of l...2023-11-1556 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe World That Couldn’t Be by Clifford D. Simak - Clifford D. Simak Short StoriesLike every farmer on every planet, Duncan had to hunt down anything that damaged his crops—even though he was aware this was—The World That Couldn’t Be by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Special thanks to Gregory who bought us a coffee. “Thanks for taking us with you to other places, other realities. Always a nice escape from the day.” Thanks Gregory. We're adding Sci-Fi Trivia to the podcast!! You could look up the answer bu...2023-11-111h 43GradCast438 | The Holistic Heart of Social WorkIn this episode, we delve deep into the world of social work and psychotherapy with our guest, Bansi Javiya, a dedicated student pursuing her Masters of Social Work (MSW) at King's College.
We embark on an exploration of Bansi's academic and experiential journey, shedding light on her coursework in the master's program and her current role as a student therapist in a real-world placement. Bansi's insights reveal the intersection of psychology and social work, compare the dynamic worlds of non-profit organizations and private practice, and discuss the profound impact that social workers and psychotherapists have on the...2023-10-3129 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak - A Cosmic Voice BeckonsAlone, accursed, he set out on the long, dark voyage to the forbidden gateway to worlds beyond life itself—restlessforever with an ultimate knowledge, possessing which no man could die! The Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. Support the show - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV We’re going live again on YouTube this Thursday at 8 PM in Melbourne and Sydney for all our Australia listeners. That’s 9 PM in Brisbane a...2023-10-101h 23
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesMessage From Mars by Clifford D. Simak - Classic Science FictionFifty-five pioneers had died on the "bridge of bones" that spanned the Void to the rusty plains of Mars. Now the fifty-sixth stood on the red planet, his only ship a total wreck—and knew that Earth was doomed unless he could send a warning within hours. Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. This is going to be a September to Remember. August was a record month for us and we’re going to reward...2023-09-051h 15
Drummers Pathway PodcastEpisode 19 - Clifford Koufman (Ra-Kalam Bob Moses Documentary Producer)On this episode, my guest is drummer Clifford Koufman. Based out of Nashville, Clifford is a respected educator, who founded the Sound & Rhythm Drumming School back in 2000.
Early on in his career, he received a professional development grant to study music in West Africa. He continues to inspire others though his extensive knowledge and experience.
Over 15 years ago, Clifford studied with renowned jazz musician, Ra-Kalam Bob Moses, who continues to be a friend and mentor to him.
Currently, Clifford is working on producing a documentary project to help tell the story of Ra-Kalam B...2023-09-0448 minGradCast429 | Libraries and Racial InequityIn this week's episode, Mark Ambrogio and Anum Anjum are joined by Amber Matthews too discuss her work and research working with Black youth in Canada to better understand their experiences with public libraries and how they perceive them. Amber identifies aspects of libraries that act as structural barriers and speaks on how representation and inclusion seen in community-based programs can inform the Canadian public library system.
Check out more of Amber's research at her website.
Recorded on August 22, 2023
Produced by Scott Walters
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3 Degrees of FreedomEp 152 - Life Is Just Too Short with Scott WhiteThis episode of 3 Degrees of Freedom features Scott White, also known as The Life Is Too Short Guy, a former Wall Street investment banker turned entrepreneur and business builder. Scott is the CEO and Chairman of a public real estate company, and has completed an impressive One Ironman triathlon and 15 marathons.He is passionate about Rutgers Sports, and is on a mission to make the world happier one smile at a time. Scott shares with us his Life Is Too Short Guy philosophy, which he discusses in his book, and how it has impacted his...2023-08-0847 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesSecond Childhood by Clifford D. SimakAchieving immortality is only half of the problem. The other half is knowing how to live with it once it's been made possible—and inescapable!. Second Childhood by Clifford D. Simak, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Clifford D. Simak worked as a newspaperman for most of his life and only became a full-time science fiction author after his retirement. However, what he accomplished part time was more than most. He won 3 Hugo Awards and a Nebula and The Science Fiction Writers of Amer...2023-08-0249 minGradCast#GradLifeXIX - Shelves, Catalogues, and Stacks: the role of libraries in our livesJoin the GradCast team in another episode of #GradLife were we discuss the realities, joys, and pitfalls of academic life here at Western. In this episode, hosts Scott Walters, Mark Ambrogio, and new team member, Ryan Baxter, chat about libraries. More than only a repository for books, they inspire and provide resources beyond what is often recognized and we discuss their role in academia and elsewhere. The fantastic library system here at Western is highlighted, and Ryan issues a challenge to the hosts and listeners on how to better take advantage of this asset.
Recorded o...2023-08-0123 minGradCast#JarringQuestions1: Scott, Amalie, and ElizabethToday, join hosts Amalie Hutchinson and Elizabeth Mohler, along with your producer Scott Walters, as they begin a new mini-series that has them answering unexpected questions. Some may be slightly controversial, most only light-heated, but all will help you get to know your GradCast team better as they tackle questions pulled from the studio jar!
This week we talk food, life mottos, pet peeves, and a lot more during a jovial discussion that kept us laughing over the radio waves.
Recorded on July 11, 2023
Produced by Scott Walters
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Recorded on June 20, 2023
Produced by Amalie Hutchinson
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2023-06-2729 min
Cliff's Notes Real Estate PodcastEpisode 147: Attorney Scott M. AndersonEpisode 147: Attorney Scott M. Anderson2023-06-2246 minGradCast420 | Super Suberin and Franken-PotatoesThis week, hosts Scott Walters and Ariel Frame are joined by PhD candidate in the department of Biology, Jessica Sinka. Jessica studies plant biochemistry with a focus on the role of a super molecule called "suberin" in potatoes during wound healing. We learn how potato scabs form, some interesting lab techniques, Jessica's favourite potato recipe, and some great advise for grads.
Recorded on June 13, 2023
Produced by Amalie Hutchinson
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2023-06-2027 min
Here's What We KnowGrammy-Winning Producer Dennis ScottSend us a textFormer child actor turned Grammy-winning producer Dennis Scott, recounts his journey from auditioning for commercials with dyed black hair to producing hit albums for Sesame Street and learning to let the musicians do their thing.With a start on Broadway at just seven years old, Dennis quickly learned what it takes to make it in the business. After his time as a child actor, he joined the New Christie Minstrels, a popular folk group, and began writing songs. Dennis eventually became a powerhouse producer and songwriter in the music...2023-06-0752 minGradCast418 | VP Advocacy: Consultation, Collaboration, and EmpowermentThis week, hosts Scott Walters and Carly Charron interview PhD candidate and past SOGS VP Advocacy Yousuf Hasan. In addition to discussing the topic of his graduate studies, Yousuf describes his approach to advocacy work and the impact this position has had on himself as well as the larger student community.
Recorded on May 31, 2023
Produced by Jordan VanderBurgt
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2023-06-0625 minGradCastSpecial Episode: 5 Second Interviews at Science RendezvousIn this special episode, GradCast heads out into the field - literally! Hosts Amalie Hutchinson, Scott Walters, Jordan Vanderburgt, Carly Charron, Brittany Melton, and Mark Ambrogio do 5-second interviews with kids attending Science Rendezvous. They share what they want to be when they grow up, what the like most about science, and their favourite class at school.
Recorded on May 13, 2023
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Produced by Amalie Hutchinson
2023-05-2625 minGradCast#GradLife XVIII | Campus Escapes: Discovering Hidden Gems for De-StressingIn this edition of #GradLife, your hosts Amalie Hutchinson, Charan Mandur, and Scott Walters discuss how they de-stress from graduate studies both on and off campus. Get ready to hear about Western campus exhibits, markets, and natural spaces, as well as lively talks on their favorite games and shows.
Recorded on April 18, 2023
Produced by Scott Walters
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2023-04-2530 minGradCast412 | Light, Strong, and Impactful: Simulating Polymer CompositesThis week, hosts Meghan Voll and Scott Walters interview returning guest, Navid Afrasiabian. Now a Ph.D candidate in Physics and Astronomy, Navid talks about his new project investigating fibre-reinforced polymer composites, how we can improve their properties, and his project’s applications in the automotive and aerospace industries.
To find out more about Navid’s research, visit his Twitter at: @nafrasia
Recorded on March 28, 2023
Produced by Amalie Hutchinson
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2023-04-0427 minGradCast#PostDocsTalk 2 | Tips, Tricks, and Postdoc Expectations with Dr. Catie IvyContinuing our new series called #PostDocsTalk, hosts Scott Walters and Carly Charron speak with Dr. Catie Ivy, a post-doctoral fellow in the biology department. Catie shares advice on seeking out postdoc positions, what she looked for in potential supervisors, how funding works, and how different the postdoc experience is from her PhD.
To learn more about Catie be sure to check out her Twitter @Catie_Ivy
Recording on March 13, 2023.
Produced by Jordan VanderBurgt.
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2023-03-2326 min
Retro Tune In79 - CliffordThis week, we conclude Flopuary with Martin Short's 1994 "Clifford." 2023-02-281h 11
Dante's Old South Radio Show44 - Dante's Old South Radio Show (December 2022)December 2022’s Dante’s Old South
Jay Clifford, frontman of Jump Little Children:
Jump, Little Children is an American indie rock band that was formed in 1991 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Known for its unique sound, energetic live performances, and willingness to interact with fans, the band has a devoted following and is a fixture in the Charleston, South Carolina music scene.
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The Writer’s Hotel:
Shanna McNair Founder of The Writer’s Hotel writers conferences and The New Guard literary review. She...2022-12-3000 min
Facing the GiantsCharlie Clifford, Co-Founder and Director of ROAMOn this episode of Facing the Giants podcast, Scott Kerr with down with entrepreneur Charlie Clifford, co-founder and director at ROAM, a direct-to-consumer premium luggage brand that allows people to completely customize the look of their suitcase. Clifford, who founded world-renowned Tumi in the 1970s, talks about finding a gap in the upper end of the luggage market that sparked the idea for ROAM. He also discusses how the customization platform works, building a profitable business model through a "patience strategy" and long-term commitment to the brand, the changing relationship between travelers and their luggage, and purposely not playing in...2022-12-1329 minGradCast403 | Turning Up the Heat in the Boreal ForestThis week your hosts Ariel Frame and Scott Walters speak with master's student Julia Hammer about how climate change may impact basic life function of trees. Julia discusses her research on how rising temperature and carbon dioxide levels affect boreal trees' capacity to photosynthesize and what this might mean for these species with projected climate trends. We learn about rooftop greenhouses, forest laboratories with scaffolded trees, what photosynthesis really is, and a whole lot more.
To learn more about Julia's research, follow her on Twitter @julfacts
Recorded on November 29, 2022.
P...2022-12-0628 minGradCast397 | Slurping Shorebirds and Diving DippersThis week, our newest member of the Editorial Board, Scott Walters, joins host Ana Moyer and Charan Mandur to talk about his PhD research in the biology department. Scott talks about his work looking at how nutrition on mudflats and rivers affects the water-associated birds living there and their migrations. We learn about mist nets, biofilm, and more.
To get into contact with Scott for more questions, email him at swalte42@uwo.ca
Recorded on October 25, 2022.
Produced by Amalie Hutchinson.
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Success Story with Scott D. ClaryIan Clifford - Director, CEO & Founder of FuelPositive | Clean and Sustainable Carbon-Free Fuel➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest Ian Clifford is the Director, CEO, and Founder of FuelPositive Corp. He has over 25 years of experience in the fields of technology and marketing and has successfully led the company to global brand recognition through its unique energy solutions. Since 2006, Mr. Clifford has raised over $50 million in equity financing for FuelPositive. He also co-founded digIT Interactive, a full-service internet marketing company serving Fortune 500 clients, which he sold at the market's peak in 2000. ➡️ Show Linksh...2022-09-0448 min
Dante's Old South Radio Show34 - Dante's Old South Radio Show (February 2022)Ashley M. Jones is Poet Laureate of the state of Alabama (2022-2026). She holds an MFA in Poetry from Florida International University, and she is the author of Magic City Gospel (Hub City Press 2017), dark / / thing (Pleiades Press 2019), and REPARATIONS NOW! (Hub City Press 2021). Her poetry has earned several awards, including the Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers Award, the Silver Medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards, the Lena-Miles Wever Todd Prize for Poetry, a Literature Fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the Lucille Clifton Poetry Prize, and the Lucille Clifton Legacy Award. She was a finalist f...2022-03-0359 minGradCast342 | 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 minGradCast339 | 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.
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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 min
Brett & Cliff's Flea Circus: A movie and TV podcastThe Changeling (1980): George C Scott in a lost horror classicWe're joined by former Empire editor Mark Dinning to discuss the scariest movie he's ever seen - 1980's The Changeling. The George C. Scott haunted house movie is something of a lost classic and a favourite of the likes of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and other greats. There's a fantastic Brad Pitt story, a John Carpenter love-in and music from The Boxteles You can find out more about the band here Boxteles | Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com › artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0259 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#Gradlife XIII: COVID 19, One Year Later...Over one year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything for graduate students. We were all introduced to a different world of research and communication, held back by lab and class restrictions, prevention of in-person evaluations and tests, and limiting our access to resources such as books, equipment, and computer programs. We all experienced changes that have both benefited and hindered our abilities to become the best of who we can be. Some students became fallen soldiers who lost the momentum and motivation to conduct research at a rate they could maintain while being in-person, while others thrived staying at...2021-04-2253 minGradCast#Gradlife XII: Finding and Preparing for Careers in a Pandemic WorldSearching for jobs and networking with potential employers has always been a scary and intimidating process, and the COVID-19 pandemic has not made it any easier. As graduate students mark down the days towards the end of their degree, they begin to ask themselves, "How do I know I can stand-out in an interview over Zoom?", "How can I network with people if I cannot attend conferences in person?", and "Are their services on campus that can help me improve my résumé and CV?". These are questions that #GradLife what answered as well, and host Gavin Tolometti has re...2021-03-2929 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
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Schläger (Johanna Baumann)
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Marvin Clifford: Molls & Murphy
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Chester Brown: Ich bezahle für...2021-03-201h 04GradCast#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 min
Eat It, Virginia!Liz Clifford and Jon Martin: Fat Kid SandwichesWhen it comes to sandwiches, bigger is often better. Now some of Richmond's biggest sandwiches are being created at Hatch Kitchen in South Richmond. Fat Kid Sandwiches launched last year during the pandemic as a to-go concept. Later this year, Fat Kid will be one of the restaurants opening in the now-under-construction Hatch Local food hall. Liz Clifford and Jon Martin, the couple behind the concept, said when it came to naming their business -- the choices came down to naming it after Jon's grandmother or Fat Kid. "Well, we were sort of try...2021-03-0139 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
...2021-01-2728 minGradCast#Gradlife XI: How To Own Your Future#GradLife is back with our first episode of 2021! Starting off the year strong, we bring an episode covering a topic that a lot of graduate students ask ourselves and each other probably every other day, "what job can I get with my degree?". We are all taught to focus on specific projects and problems and we never stop to think, "Can I apply my skills in other fields? or Will my specific skill set be a hinderance when applying for jobs?". I am pleased to tell you that no matter how specified your degree is, you have a stronger...2021-01-1431 minGradCast#GradLifeX Holiday Special: Winter Facts and Food Wars#GradLife is back with another winter holiday special episode! Graduate students get to use the holidays as a chance to put aside work and spend time with friends and family, eating mountains of homecooked food and catching up with stories. This year we face new challenges with COVID-19 restricting travel and making it harder to see extended family over the holidays. However, it is not all doom and gloom. Hosts Gavin Tolometti, Rhys Paterson and Nikol Posnov break open the winter holiday spirit with stories about holidays traditions, epic food wars, random and fun winter holiday facts, and learning...2020-12-211h 07GradCast304 | 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.
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Recorded on Dec 6, 2020
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It's Been Awhile PodcastEpisode 85 - The Monoliths, Dragon Aliens, Clifford, and Scannerz (feat. Scott Miller and Bryceston)Xavier, Ian and Dave are joined by Scott and Bryceston to discuss more topics than imaginable through a intercontinental internet connection. Can dragons be aliens? When was the last time everyone was happy, pre-Harambe murder and Pokémon go? What the heck is up with Nintendo DS? Were you mean to your little brother? Did Bryceston ruin the show? All these answers and more on It's Been Awhile Podcast!
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Our Patreon is in the early steps of being rolled out: https://www...2020-12-0856 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
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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 minGradCast295 | 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 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 minGradCast286 | Chemotherapy and Anticipatory NauseaIndra Bishnoi (PhD Student in Neuroscience) chats about her research on Anticipatory Nausea in the context of chemotherapy. Despite chemotherapy saving millions of lives every year, Indra explains to hosts Yousuf Hasan and Liam Clifford why people sometimes discontinue the treatment and stay away from hospitals. This has to do with the nausea that is induced by chemotherapy. Patients sometimes avoid treatments since they are conditioned to feel nauseous by hospital environment due to their co-pairing of hospitals and side-effects of chemotherapy. Besides her research, Indra also talks about her role as the SOGS Sustainability Chair and what she...2020-08-2528 min
Alumni Trending PodcastAT13. Affiliate Groups and Volunteers with Scott FrancisWhat's Up Trendsetters!Today, on this episode I talk with East Carolina Pirate, Scott Francis. Scott is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and President of the ECU Alumni Association board at East Carolina University.Today's trend lines include:- his career,- affiliate groups - the Florida Gator way,- fall plans in response to COVID 19,- and his perspective as an African-American in higher ed advancement.BioScott Francis is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and leads the alumni team. In this role...2020-08-2251 minGradCast283 | Lava-ing What I DoBesides its obvious destructive properties, lava can tell us a lot about Earth and other planetary bodies in our solar system. Changing our relationship with molten rock could have implications far beyond the confines of our solitary planet. As hosts Yousuf Hassan and Liam Clifford learn from Earth Sciences PhD Gavin Tolometti, analyzing volcanic and impact melt flows increases our understanding of surface processes on the Moon and Mars by studying lava flows in Idaho and Iceland. In addition, as Gavin concludes his PhD, he speaks to his future aspirations and why this research is important for the wider...2020-08-1129 minGradCast282 | The Rwandan GenocideIn April 1994, the small Central African country of Rwanda would begin to spiral uncontrollably into the darkest period of its short history. What ensued over the course of the next three months was a genocide supported by the incumbent regime that slaughtered an estimated 500,000-1,000,000 people. With so many murdered, how could this have happened? In a fascinating conversation with PhD candidate John Trafford from UWO’s Political Science department, it is revealed how artificial constructions of identity left to ferment can have dire consequences. Hosts Ariel Frame and Liam Clifford engage with John's discussion of the historical differences bet...2020-08-0530 min
The Clifford Chance PodcastInsights from our Legal Project Management journey (with Tom Slate, Aaran Scott, Zenobia Hartfield, Caroline Flanagan and Pascal Weber)In the second episode of our Best Delivery series exploring Clifford Chance's journey of growth, development and learning with our Innovation programme, Global Programme Director for Best Delivery Tom Slate is talking to our Legal Project Managers around the world.2020-06-2121 minGradCast268 | Internal colonialism: The world turned outside-inHave you ever wondered what it takes to destabilize a culture from the inside? Liam Clifford, current M.A. student in History, discusses his research on cultural genocide and internal colonialism with co-hosts Sarah Klapman and Yousuf Hasan, including the importance of language, the role of the institution, and why Russia and Ireland have a lot in common. Liam shares his knowledge of geopolitics, and draws fascinating connections between cultural marginalization and the destructive colonial structures whose echoes reverberate in the present.
To find out more about Liam, follow him on Twitter @LNJClifford
F...2020-05-1928 minThe Clifford Chance PodcastPIPEs in Europe – how easy are they? (with Jonny Myers, Philipp Klöckner, Gregory Scott and Tamsin Collins)Knowledge director Tamsin Collins talks to partners Jonny Myers and Philipp Klöckner and senior associate Gregory Scott about key considerations around European PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) transactions, discussing the attractiveness of PIPEs, how they work in practice, the challenges in different jurisdictions and how they may impact future investments.2020-05-1915 min