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SoundStage! Audiophile PodcastNorwegian Loudspeaker Disruptor: Arendal Sound Founder Jan LassesenThis week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Jan Lassesen, founder of Norway’s Arendal Sound, to discuss the company’s origins and history, its distinctive philosophy, the benefits of direct-to-consumer sales, and the evolution of the product line that has led to the 1528 series. Sources: EISA Awards: Home Theater Audio 2020-2021: https://www.soundstagexperience.com/testbed/mm4/index.php/eisa/2020-2021-awards/2020-2021-home-theater-audio/1463-arendal-sound-1961-series-eisa-2020-2021 Arendal Sound 1723 Tower S loudspeaker review by Philip Beaudette: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1848-arendal-sound-1723-tower-s-loudspeaker “Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 Loudspeaker: “Why I’m Going...2024-11-2259 min

Talking TeshuvaTalking Teshuva Ep. 8 w/ RASJoin The YIS Rabbinic Team after Mincha & Maariv in learning Teshuva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!2024-09-2011 min

Talking TeshuvaTalking Teshuva Ep. 7 w/ RNKJoin The YIS Rabbinic Team after Mincha & Maariv in learning Teshuva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!2024-09-1915 min

Talking TeshuvaTalking Teshuva Ep. 6 w/ RJMJoin The YIS Rabbinic Team after Mincha & Maariv in learning Teshuva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!2024-09-1920 min

Talking TeshuvaTalking Teshuva Ep. 5 w/ RNKJoin The YIS Rabbinic Team after Mincha & Maariv in learning Teshuva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!2024-09-1214 min

Talking TeshuvaTalking Teshuva Ep. 4 - w/ RJMJoin The YIS Rabbinic Team after Mincha & Maariv in learning Teshuva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!2024-09-1210 min

Talking TeshuvaTalking Teshuva Ep. 3 w/ R’ SchneiderJoin The YIS Rabbinic Team after Mincha & Maariv in learning Teshuva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!2024-09-0610 min

Talking TeshuvaTalking Teshuva Ep. 2 w/ Rabbi KlingerJoin The YIS Rabbinic Team after Mincha & Maariv in learning Teshuva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!2024-09-0513 min

Talking TeshuvaTalking Teshuva Ep. 1 w/ Rabbi MorgensternJoin The YIS Rabbinic Team after Mincha & Maariv in learning Teshuva on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!2024-09-0416 min

GradCast#PostDocsTalk 4 | High Ideals, Low Expectations with Dr. Ariel FrameFor this special #PostDocsTalk episode, former GradCast managing editor Dr. Ariel Frame joins hosts Amalie Hutchinson and Carly Charron to share his stories and advice on all things post-doc. We chat about finding a position, dealing with setbacks, how to defend work/life balance, and the trick of striving for your ideals while keeping expectations low (or at least manageable). To find Ariel on social media--though don't expect any comments--look for @arielframe on everything. Recorded on April 9, 2024 Produced by Amalie Hutchinson Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced b...2024-04-1847 min

Maker Manager Money - Entrepreneur & Business Owner InspirationSneaker Sales to AI Pioneer: Cody Schneider's Crafting the Future of Content MarketingSend us a textIn this episode of Maker-Manager Money with Kyle Knowles, Kyle dives deep into the world of AI-powered content marketing with guest Cody Schneider, a trailblazer in the AI-first company landscape. The conversation is lively and engaging, with the host and guest discussing strategies and tools for successful podcasting and content marketing.Cody Schneider, the CEO and co-founder of Swell AI plus co-founder of Drafthorse AI, shares his expertise in blending technology with marketing to create innovative solutions. From his early days selling sneakers to his strategic role in influencer marketing and...2024-02-1957 min

La Pijamada de las TrannysEp. 3 - "Transfeminismo con Emilia Schneider"Bienvenides a un nuevo episodio de "La Pijamada de las Trannys". En este episodio, la psicóloga Ari entrevistará a una invitada muy especial: la primera diputada trans de Chile, Emilia Schneider. Juntas conversarán sobre diversos temas relacionados con la realidad trans en el país, incluyendo el transfeminismo, un movimiento que busca visibilizar y luchar por los derechos de las personas trans y no binarias desde una perspectiva feminista. Emilia, quien ha sido una luchadora incansable por los derechos trans y la inclusión social, compartirá con nosotros su experiencia y visión acerca de la importancia del acti...2023-03-0845 min

GradCast396 | Slowly Finishing a PHD, Not for a Lac(Tate) Of TryingToday, host and past editor, Ariel Frame (PhD candidate in Neuroscience) joins hosts Laura and Brittany to discuss the final stages of his PhD research. Join us to learn more about lactate metabolism in the brains of mice and flies! For more of Ariel, check out Episode 267, The Super Secret Sex Life of Fruit Flies. To keep up with Ariel, check out his Twitter @ArielFrame and on Google Scholar. Recorded on October 18, 2022. Produced by Laura Muñoz Baena. Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot. 2022-10-2436 min

GradCast386 | Female Fly Fornication FastidiousnessThis week, Claire Bottini and Ariel Frame discussed with Olivia Siemons, a Master student in Biology, her work on genes and behaviour in female fruit flies during reproduction. In this episode, Olivia describes how a specific gene influences female receptivity to males courting and how difference in species may affect this behaviour. We continue with discussing about species evolution and techniques to study gene functions. To hear more from Olivia, check out her Instagram @oliviasiemens or email her osiemons@uwo.ca Recorded on August 9, 2022. Produced by Ariel Frame. Theme...2022-08-1728 min

GradCast381 | Make No Glowy Bones About the SkullThis week, Claire Bottini and Ariel Frame talked with Alyssa Moore, a PhD student in anatomy and cell biology. Alyssa explains how cells transform into the different tissue in our body and how pre-birth conditions such as alcohol exposure may affect the bone's structure. Alyssa also shared her experience as graduate Master and PhD student at Western University. To find out more from Alyssa, email her at amoor66@uwo.ca Recorded on July 5, 2022. Produced by Ariel Frame. Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot. 2022-07-1231 min

GradCast377 | A Spoonful of Trehalose Helps the Crickets Chill OutIf you have ever wondered what happens with insects during the winter, this episode will provide some answers. Hosts Ariel Frame and Laura Muñoz Baena chat with Alyssa Stephens, a student of the Biology department who just defended her Masters thesis on freezing tolerance in spring field crickets. More specifically, Alyssa studied how crickets modify their metabolism to accumulate trehalose, a sugar that crickets use as source of energy in the summer and protection for cell freezing during the winter. Follow Alyssa on Twitter @lyssastephens and for more interesting facts about crickets and other insects, follow the...2022-06-1428 min

GradCast369 | Anthropological Angle on Artisanal Artifacts Near ArkonaAmanda Suko, a PhD student in Anthropological archaeology, joins hosts Ariel Frame and Ana Moyer this week to discuss Indigenous Ontarian pottery and the people who made it. Working with a collection located near what is now known as Arkona, Ontario, Amanda investigates the production of pottery and how they reflect community and shared knowledge. To find out more about Amanda, check out her profile here: https://uwaterloo.ca/anthropology/people-profiles/amanda-suko-0 Recorded on Apr 5, 2022 Produced by Ariel Frame Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White H...2022-04-1230 min

GradCast356 | Game on the BrainThis week Claire Bottini and Ariel Frame met with Shannon Compton, a PhD student in Neuroscience. Shannon studies how video games and violent games in particular can impact cognition and empathy in players. Shannon describes how her protocol mixes fMRI neuro-imaging technology and volunteer participants playing on Grand Theft Auto V. Shannon explains how her study found no impact of violent video games acutely but a potential link with long-term play. Lastly, Shannon enlightens us about her future plans to study virtual reality gaming. Recorded Dec 7, 2021 Produced by Ariel Frame Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ produced by White H...2021-12-1631 min

GradCast349 | Intervertebral Disc JockeyJeff Hutchinson is a PhD student in Physiology and Pharmacology studying the intervertebral disc and back pain. Jeff explains to Elizabeth Mohler and Ariel Frame how his research is conducted using a variety of models and involves understanding the effects of sex hormones. To find out more about Jeff's work, check out Dr. Cheryle Séguin's website. Recorded on Oct 19, 2021 Produced by Ariel Frame Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot. 2021-10-2630 min

GradCast347 | Lost in TranslationAriel Frame and Elizabeth Mohler speak with Brendan Charles about his research on Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies) investigating how these animals behave and how they can be used to study the biology of the brain. In particular, Brendan discusses work from his recently completed MSc and ongoing PhD work that touches on 9 neurons in the fly brain which govern female aggressive behaviour and characterization of tRNA mistranslation in flies. To learn more about this kind of fly research, check out Dr. Amanda Moehring's Twitter @FlyBehaviour and website. Recorded on Oct 6, 2021 Produced by...2021-10-1231 min

GradCast341 | Bean There, Done ThatDristy Zaman is a PhD student in Biology studying soybeans, a type of legume. In conversation with Yimin Chen and Ariel Frame, Dristy explains how she is investigating asparagine metabolism. Dristy is on the hunt to discover a particular enzyme in this pathway that is currently unknown. What is asparagine? How will she find this enzyme? What will she name it? Find out the answer to these questions, and more, in this episode. Recorded Aug 24, 2021 Full video available on YouTube Produced by Ariel Frame Theme song provided by https...2021-08-3131 min

GradCast327 | Pac-Man Brain ScanIn this episode Emily Davidson tells Ariel Frame and Rosemary Giles about her exciting new research project in the Neuroscience MSc program. In this project Emily will be conducting fMRI brains scans of people playing the video game Pac-Man, a more engaging task than is typically used. As a student co-supervised by philosophy professor Dr. Michael Anderson and psychology professor Jody Culham, Emily discusses her interest in the marriage of philosophy and neuroscience. To find out more from Emily or possibly sign up to participate in her study email her ejdavidson777@gmail.com F...2021-05-2530 min

GradCast321 | Looking for LactateIn this episode, Sandra Grahovac-Nemeth talks with hosts Ariel and Francesco about her novel research in Alzheimer's to isolate the metabolite, lactate, to fight against this complex condition. Sandra is an experienced second year Master of Science in Biology student who has returned to school after several years working in the Pharma industry. During our discussion, Sandra touches on a number of topics including her research, the state of Alzheimer's in Canada and her life outside academics. Recorded on Apr 6, 2021 Produced by Ariel Frame Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Pr...2021-04-1429 min

GradCast318 | Engineering for SpaceThere are plenty of options for a burgeoning MESc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering like Hira Nadeem to apply her skills towards space technology. Hira tells Ariel Frame and Yimin Chen about her recent internship at Planet, the Brooke Owens Fellowship she was recently awarded and how these have led up to her studies at Western and aspirations to work on aerospace engineering. Hira also gave an overview of the mentorship program she co-founded, Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation. To find out more from Hira, follow her on Twitter @HiraInSpace Recorded on Mar 16, 2021 2021-03-2333 min

GradCastSpecial Episode: Chairs ChatOn this episode the past chairs of GradCast gather together to discuss their history on the podcast, their experiences and where they are now. This light hearted conversation with Alexander Moszczynski, Tristan Johnson, Susan Anthony and Ariel Frame is facilitated by longstanding committee member, Yimin Chen. Listen in to find out how it all started, how we've grown and what makes this production a special experience for Western University graduate students. Full Video on YouTube Recorded on Feb 5, 2021 Produced by Ariel Frame Intro theme song produced by Mathew Becker...2021-03-041h 27

GradCast315 | Opportunities Unlimited at the Western Counties LodgeIn this episode, Rosemary Giles gives us an overview of all she knows about Western Counties Veterans Lodge, a rehab facility in London, ON that used to house soldiers recovering from World War 2. As an MA in History student, Rosemary enthusiastically explains to hosts Francesco Colosimo and Ariel Frame about the past functions and environment at this facility which she has determined to date and hopes to uncover in the future. To find out more from Rosemary, follow her on Instagram @rosemary_giles Full video available on YouTube Recorded on Feb 23, 2021 2021-03-0229 min

GradCastSpecial Episode: Discussing Marsha P. Johnson to Commemorate Black History MonthFor Black History Month, on our show we had Western University's Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Racial and Inclusivity Commissioner (Denise Kamyuka) and the Pride Commissioner (Shannon Carnahan) to chat about an important documentary recently screened at a SOGS Advocacy event: The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. Denise and Shannon discussed the remarkable life of Marsha as the leading gay rights advocate especially in the Stonewall uprising in 1969. Hosts Elizabeth Mohler and Yousuf Hasan asked questions about Marsha's impact, mysterious death, and why Johnson chose "Marsha P. Johnson" as her drag queen name. Hear more a...2021-02-2130 min

GradCast311 | Talking Dirt-y About Antibiotic ResistanceLiam Brown, Masters student in Biology, gives us a tour through the history of antibiotic resistance. Liam tells Elizabeth Mohler and Ariel Frame about his research conducted at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research facility in London studying this topic and how the make up of fertilizer can impact antibiotic resistance in agricultural soil. For more about Liam's research, check Liam's ResearchGate or email him at lbrow55@uwo.ca Recorded on Feb 2, 2021 Produced by Ariel Frame Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot 2021-02-0931 min

GradCast310 | Brain Electrical Changes in an Autism ModelRaj Mann is a PhD student in the Neuroscience Program. She has worked diligently for years to perfect a difficult method of measuring the electrophysiology of individual neurons from the brains of rats. Raj tells Elizabeth Mohler and Ariel Frame how she has applied this method to a model of Autism and discovered how their neurons differ. To find out about Raj's work, check out her supervisor's lab website theschmidlab.com Recorded on Jan 26, 2021 Produced by Ariel Frame Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot 2021-02-0329 min

GradCast309 | Another Look at Alzheimer's diseaseAsad Lone has nearly completed his PhD in biology. He tells Ariel Frame and Laura Munoz about the cell biology research he has done on the impact of p66Shc on cell metabolism and susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease brain pathology. Asad also discusses his interest in the ketogenic diet and post-PhD plans. To read about Asad's work, you can find him on ResearchGate Recorded January 19, 2020 Produced by Laura Munoz Baena Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot 2021-01-3130 min

GradCast308 | Exploring Our Red PlanetDid you know Mars has seasons too? Different from ours, but they are there. In this episode, Ariel Frame and Elizabeth Mohler sat down with Vidhya Ganesh Rangarajan who shared his research which focuses on studying active surface processes on Mars. These include phenomena that may be driven by wind, water, frost, dust and/or seasonal atmospheric changes seen on Mars. To find out more from Vidhya, follow him on Twitter @vidhyaganeshr93 Full video on YouTube Recorded on Jan 12, 2021 Produced by Ariel Frame Theme song provided by h...2021-01-1330 min

GradCast306 | A Hearty Dose of CannabisGregory Robinson enlightens hosts Ariel Frame and Nikol Posnov about his research on the impact of cannabis during development. As a soon to be MSc graduate from the physiology and pharmacology department's collaborative specialization program in developmental biology, Greg has discovered some novel effects that cannabinoids, THC and CBD, have on the developing fetal heart when ingested by the mother. They are not good for the baby's heart and Greg explains why. To hear more about Greg and his research follow him on Twitter @GregIanRobinson or check out his supervisor's Twitter @QFeng3 Recorded December 15, 2020 Produced by Laura Munoz Ba...2020-12-2230 min

GradCast305 | Scandalous American PresidenciesWith lame duck Trump and president elect Biden incoming, the world is sharply tuned in to American political scandals involving their presidency. Danielle McLennan is an MA student in history investigating various American political scandals including the Pentagon Papers, Watergate, whistleblowers and American news media in general. Ariel Frame and Yousuf listen closely as Danielle describes scandals of the past and explains how similar issues are tackled in this day and age. Danielle can be found on Twitter @mynameisjonp1 and recommends you also follow Daniel Ellsberg on Twitter @DanielEllsberg Recorded December 12, 2020 Produced by Laura Munoz Baena Them...2020-12-2228 min

GradCast304 | 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 min

GradCast303 | Nikky Stardust and the Microbes From MarsLast year, Nikol Posnov told us about all the things that she was planning to study as an Earth Science MSc student. This time, she's returned to tell us about what she actually ended up researching. What can rocks taken from Brazilian impact craters tell us about where we might find evidence of life on Mars? How likely is it that future missions will find anything living on the Red Planet? On this episode, hosts Yimin and Yousuf ask these hard-hitting questions and more: like, "what's your favourite movie alien"? The answer may surprise you! To find...2020-12-0830 min

GradCastSpecial 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 min

GradCast301 | The Golden InterviewJason Wozniak (MSc. Geology) joins hosts Yousuf Hasan and Elizabeth Mohler to chat about economic geology and gold mineralization. Jason's research helps companies know where exactly to look for gold. In particular, he studies old rocks to learn more about gold-movements. We also chat about COVID-19 and how it has deeply impacted Jason's research. To find out more from Jason, check out his personal Instagram @j_woz or the the Society of Economic Geologists London Student Chapter Instagram @seg.lsc Full video available on YouTube Recorded on Nov 19, 2020 Produced by...2020-11-2628 min

GradCastSpecial Episode: Power & Global Health Day 2020 Part 1 - Julia AlbertIn this special episode, Julia Albert sits down with Elizabeth Mohler and Ariel Frame to tell us about the capsules she produced as a part of Power & Global Health Day 2020. These capsules focus on the work faculty are doing around how inequity has been amplified for marginalized community’s during COVID-19. Julia is an undergraduate student in the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities doing the module in scholars electives with research on how COVID-19 has affected young people. To hear more from Julia, check out the ICONOCLAST podcast she hosts. http://iconoclastuwo.com/pod...2020-11-2630 min

GradCast299 | Best Friend ElementsDo you want to know what it takes to work in the field of gold exploration in the Canadian Yukon Territory? An Arts degree, a failed calculus course, four exploration field seasons and a Masters in Geology. JUST KIDDING! It takes believing in yourself and a properly guided passion. Tune in to this week's GradCast episode with James Alexander to learn more about "best-friend" elements and minerals, instrumentation used to define gold mineralization, and if that's not for you, skip to the second half of the episode for reasons to visit the Yukon and some cheesy inspirational advice. The...2020-11-1030 min

GradCast297 | 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

GradCast294 | Managing Misinformation on COVID-19In this episode Elizabeth Mohler and Ariel Frame become informed by Francesco Colosimo on his research investigating the health information being distributed to the public on COVID-19. In his Masters of Health Information Science, Farncesco seeks to assess which information is trusted, which is correct and which channels are disseminating correct information opposed to misinformation. During a global pandemic, this information is important to get right and Francesco's research seeks to find the best way of getting there. To hear more from Francesco, find him on Instagram @francesco.colosimo or Facebook Recorded on September 29n...2020-10-0528 min

GradCast#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 12

GradCast287 | Being a Qualitative Researcher: A NarrativeHosts Elizabeth Mohler and Viki Tellios welcome back fellow Gradcast host Monica Molinaro, PhD candidate in the Health Promotion stream of the Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program. Monica brings us up to date on the progress of her research regarding the caregiving stories of nurses in pediatric oncology, as well as her motivations in studying this field and how this passion developed. Also, Monica describes the importance of using narrative methodologies, and how narratives and storytelling unite all of us. If you would like to learn more about Monica's research, you can visit her website https://m...2020-09-0129 min

GradCast285 | Heads, Shoulders, Knees and…Actually, Just ShouldersAfter having shoulder surgery, is seeing your surgeon an absolute necessity? And if it is, how can we make this process easier? Hosts Monica Molinaro and Ariel Frame are joined by Rochelle Furtado, an MPT/PhD student seeking to develop an app that makes the shoulder surgery process so much easier. Rochelle tells us what inspired the app, how the app can reduce travelling, waiting times and access to your surgeon, and how in a post-COVID world, an app like this will still be needed. Rochelle also explains how her previous expertise informed her decision to do a combined...2020-08-2229 min

GradCast284 | Light Bright MiceIn this episode Tyler Dexter, PhD student in Neuroscience, speaks with Ariel Frame and Laura Baena about his research on goal directed cognition in mice. Tyler discusses how he uses touch screens and optogenetics to investigate the role of particular neurons in the brain. To find out more from Tyler follow him on Twitter @TylerDexter13 or learn about rodent touch screens at touchscreencognition.org Full Video Available on YouTube Recorded on Aug 11, 2020 Produced by Laura Baena and edited by Gavin Tolometti Theme song provided by https://freebeats...2020-08-1932 min

GradCast283 | 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 min

GradCast282 | 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

GradCast281 | Automation and CapitalismDr. James Steinhoff is a recent graduate from the Media Studies PhD program in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at Western University, currently a Post-Doctoral researcher at University of Washington. James enlightens Yimin Chen and Ariel Frame about his work investigating how artificial intelligence, or simply automation in general, impacts work and workers. For a deeper dive into James' insights check out his co-authored book published last year, Inhuman Power, his Academia.edu page and his recent DigiLabour talk about his upcoming book Automation and Autonomy Recorded on July 23, 2020 Produced by...2020-07-3030 min

GradCast280 | Caring With a Little Help From Our FriendsIn tough times, we all need a little help from our friends. Sometimes, those tough times are when we are caring for someone with dementia, or had a stroke. Jovana Sibalija joins hosts Monica Molinaro and Sarah Klapman to discuss the necessity of social networks (not the Facebook kind) for caregiver wellness. They discuss who may be in a social network, what social support may look like, and why caregivers may not necessarily want social support. They also discuss why caregivers are an integral backbone to the health care system in Canada, and how caregivers can be better supported...2020-07-2828 min

GradCast279 | Eating, Exercising and Extending Brain PlasticityOlivia Ghosh-Swaby is a PhD student in the neuroscience program conducting research with mice elucidating how poor diet reduces and exercising benefits the brain. Olivia excitedly informs hosts Nick Handfield-Jones and Ariel Frame about her growing expertise in the field of brain plasticity and her newest research findings including treatment of mice with the drug metformin. To find out more from Olivia, follow her on Twitter @ogoshhsw Full video on YouTube This episode was recorded on Tuesday, July 14th and was edited by Laura Muñoz Baena 2020-07-2028 min

GradCast276 | Disability Advocacy amid Covid-19Elizabeth Mohler is an incoming PhD student in Occupational Science and a disability advocate. She is joined by co-hosts Rhys Paterson and Yousuf Hasan. Elizabeth chatted about the unique difficulties that people with disabilities have been experiencing amid the pandemic. As someone who has vision loss, she shared with us how challenging it can be to follow basic safety protocols. We also chatted about her co-authored book on Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences (2016) and her research on making STEM more accessible. To find out more from Elizabeth check out her Twitter @mohlerc F...2020-07-0230 min

GradCastSpecial | Western Research Forum 2020 part 2In this episode Rhys Paterson and Ariel Frame interview four students who had been selected to present at the Society of Graduate Students annual Western Research Forum for 2020 had it not been cancelled due to COVID-19: Brendon Samuels, a PhD student in biology, discusses his research and advocacy for methods of preventing birds being killed by glass buildings. For more info about saving birds check out https://birdsafe.ca/ or follow Brendon on Twitter @eyeonthefly Abby Al-Takriti, a Masters student in professional education and continuous improvement coordinator with Western Engineering, speaks about her plans to co...2020-06-251h 01

GradCast274 | Environmental Conservation, Kant, and Legal PhilosophyAttila Ataner, who is doing his PhD in Philosophy, chats about his research on the philosophical movement known as German Idealism. He discusses his ideas with hosts Ariel Frame and Yousuf Hasan and explains in what ways the 18th and 19thcentury philosophical works are relevant and helpful in legal matters today. Attila suggests that Kant’s works on duties, for example, can help provide a basis for having legally enforceable protectionist duties when it comes to the environment. It is fascinating to see how he extrapolates environmental conservation from German Idealism. More information about Attila's work can be...2020-06-2234 min

GradCast272 | Simulating Moon MaterialXiaochen Zhang is a Masters student in geology and planetary science. Xiaochen tells Nick Handfield-Jones and Ariel Frame about her research on artificial lunar regolith and why it is important to ensure it is as similar to true material from the Moon if we want to conduct experiments on Earth, which will facilitate humans inhabiting the Moon in the future. For more about Xiaochen, check out her personal YouTube channel Xiaochen to the Moon or follow her on Twitter @xchanggg and Instagram @xiaochentothemoon. Full video available on YouTube Recorded on June 9, 2020. This ep...2020-06-1728 min

GradCast268 | 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 min

GradCast266 | Under Pressure: Sneaking a Peak Inside RocksThe quest for understanding the Earth’s geologic past has puzzled scientists for decades, slowly advancing based on the shreds of evidence left behind. There are clues everywhere – from fossils and remnant minerals to pollen spores of extinct plants, our planet's history can be preserved the most unlikely of places. In this episode hosts Rhys Paterson and Yousuf Hasan talk to Stephen Pilar, a grad student in the Earth Science department discussing a fairly new area of research. By studying microscopic bubbles within rocks and minerals using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), he is working on developing new ways to uncov...2020-05-0528 min

GradCast265 | 50 Shades of TourismHistorical sites such as Chernobyl and Auschwitz hold a dark past, and require respect and remembrance from visiting tourists. In this decade, social media has brought upon a new type of tourism known as dark tourism, where reeducation is needed to explain to tourists why these sites must be respected and not used as social media photo spots. In this episode, hosts Gavin Tolometti and Rhys Paterson talk with MA Public History student Kaitlyn MacDonald about how she is working with the public to provide education about dark tourism in Canada and around the world. To find out more from K...2020-04-2828 min

GradCast263 | A Journey Through Spacetime: Interstellar and Star FormationMohammad Chamma is a PhD candidate at Western’s Physics and Astronomy Department. He was interviewed by cohosts Yousuf Hasan and Gavin Tolometti about his research on early star formation. Mohammed explains how studying these early processes help us gain insight about how the stars will develop. His research can also help us know more about the galaxies that are constituted by certain types of stars. And finally, Mohammed tells us what he thinks about Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar movie and how accurate it is. To find out more about Mohammed, follow him on Twitter @hmsmohammed Pr...2020-04-1326 min

GradCast262 | Web 2.0 for Tykes: Health Apps for Digital YouthDanica Facca always thought that she would go to law school after finishing her undergraduate and master's degrees in English, so how did she end up doing her PhD studies in Health and Information Sciences? It just goes to show that you never know where grad school will take you! Your hosts Yimin Chen and Ariel Frame get a lesson in digital literacy and learn about how kids and preteens are searching for and interacting with health information online. For more information about Danica's work, go to: https://www.fims.uwo.ca/people/profiles/danica_facca.html To participate in the...2020-04-0928 min

GradCast260 | Quest for Truth: God, Time, and the Problem of EvilTyler Journeaux, an MA candidate at Western's Philosophy Department, shares his journey for truth and how his search for God led him to pursue research in the philosophy of time, science, and mathematics. Cohosts Connor Chato and Yousuf Hasan asked him questions about philosophy and theology. Tyler expressed his preferred argument for theism: an argument from contingency especially as discussed by Copleston and Bertrand Russell in their BBC Broadcast in 1948. He also explained why he was interested in the philosophy of time in particular. And finally, Tyler provided a response to a challenging problem for theism: the problem of...2020-03-2432 min

GradCast259 | Yeah Mr. White! Yeah Science!In this episode, hosts Gavin Tolometti and Gregory Robinson interview MSc student, Trent Gordon, in biomedical engineer about his research using slow dissolving polymer gels to treat osteoarthritis in the knee. Tune in to hear from Mr. Walter White himself. To learn more about Trent Gordon check out his Twitter @Flash_Gordon96 his Linkedin or the Gillies Research Group Produced by Greg Robinson, Edited by Ariel Frame 2020-03-1829 min

GradCastSpecial Episode: Neuroscience Research Day 2020This special episode covers 4 researchers picked fresh from the Neuroscience research day here at Western University. Join hosts Ariel Frame and Greg Robinson as they dive into the topics of what makes humans humans so good at using their hands? How does music trigger moments of lucidity in alzheimers patients? How do we fight brain cancer? and what are some of the rot causes which lead to Autism spectrum disorders? If you're interested in brains and all the wonderful things they do - tune in. Sarah Klapman Rajkamal Mann Sp...2020-03-0855 min

GradCast255 | Mapping Rocks Underground, But Not MagmaWhen we hear the word "map" or "mapping", we instantly think of a map of the surface. However, not all maps in geography and geology mean looking for surface features or geologic formations on the surface. Sometimes they map features or formations underground. In this episode, hosts Gavin Tolometti and Ariel Frame talk with Earth Science MSc student Rhys Paterson about her work on using boreholes to locate a type of rock formation (known as the Clinton-Medina Group). Rhys explains how she uses borehole computer analysis and core logging to study the past environment of the rock formation, and...2020-02-1730 min

GradCast251 | Chemical Engineering Grad to BeGavin Tolometti and Ariel Frame hear from a burgeoning chemical engineer, Connor Wilson, about his experience during his undergraduate degree at Western. Furthermore, Connor enlightens us on the differences between internship, grad school and undergrad experiences. To find out more from Connor, you can contact him through his chemical engineering club or brew crew club (https://www.facebook.com/westernchemengclub/). Produced by Ariel Frame 2020-01-2933 min

GradCast237 | Making Neurons to Study AutismOn this episode, hosts Gregory Robinson and Ariel Frame interview neuroscience student, Kartik Pradeepan, about his research on Autism. Autism is a complex disease that is associated with mutations among gene clusters. Kartik's research uses stem cells differentiated into neurons to create neuronal networks in order to study the role of SHANK2, a gene associated with autism, by measuring electrical activity. To learn more, tune in to this fascinating episode. Produced by Ariel Frame 2019-10-1628 min

GradCastSpecial Episode: GradCast on Tour - Canadian Association for Neuroscience 2019On tour in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, GradCast hosts Roger Hudson and Ariel Frame attended Canada's largest neuroscience conference and had an insightful chat with Bryan Jenkins, a PhD candidate in the Neurobiology of Dual Disorders Lab at the Ontario Veterinary College and the University of Guelph in Canada. Bryan tells us about his work in Dr. Jibran Khokhar's lab on the effects of cannabis in animal models that are paving the way for the rest of the world looking to Canada for answers about cannabis in light of recent legalization for both medicinal and recreational use. To find out...2019-07-2831 min

GradCast225 | The Svelte Fool Who Works on Melt PoolsHosts Nikol Posnov and Ariel Frame speak with Will Yingling, an MSc student in geology and planetary science, about his work on impact melt pools on Mars. Using various sources of data from Mars orbiters, Will explains what he is learning about mapping the topography of Mars (the landscape) and how meteorite impacts have shaped its surface. To find out more about Will you can contact him on twitter @mars_mapper or take a look at his website willyingling.com Hosts: Ariel Frame & Nikol Posnov Produced by Gavin Tolometti 2019-07-1629 min

GradCast207 | Chillin' with ArachnidsHow do arachnids handle freezing temperatures? Susan Anthony, a PhD candidate in the biology department and past chair of GradCast, tells Gavin Tolometti and Ariel Frame the answer to this elusive question. Susan discusses the difficulty researchers have studying in the field during winter and about some of her favourite animals, including red velvet spider mites, pseudoscorpions, tarantulas and sharks. If you'd like to read more about Susan and her research you can contact her on twitter @suzanthony, by email at santho2@uwo.ca. Hosts: Ariel Frame & Gavin Tolometti Produced by Ariel Frame & Chantal Lemire 2019-03-2729 min

GradCast205 | The Eusocialist RevolutionEusociality is the highest level of social organization found in nature and is one of the reasons behind the evolutionary success of insects like bees and ants, but also termites. This week, biology master's student Anna Chernyshova takes us through the intricacies of termite society and the novel evolutionary adaptations that have allowed these normally-tropical critters to successful invade Canadian cities like Toronto. Join hosts Yimin and Ariel as we wonder: can eusociality work for us too? Shoutout from Anna: "Much of my knowledge and fascination with eusociality stems from many insightful discussions with my labmates and s...2019-03-1329 min

GradCast203 | The Ethics of Pragmatic Clinical TrialsIn this episode Cory Goldstein, PhD student at Rotman Institute of Philosophy, discusses how clinical trials of different styles need or need not obtain informed consent. Cory tells Ariel Frame and Gavin Tolometti about his work with an interdisciplinary group of professionals and patients. To contact Cory for more information you can find him on Twitter @coryegoldstein or read his most recent work: When and how should we cluster and cross over: methodological and ethical issues Accommodating quality and service improvement research within existing ethical principles Hosts: Ariel Frame & Gavin Tolometti Produced by Chantal Lemire 2019-02-2728 min

GradCast193 | Heads Up!Is the damage you inflict to your head by playing a sport like football as severe as the media makes it out to be? Tune in this week to hear Justin Smith, and your hosts Ariel Frame and Gregory Robinson, dive head first into his research his work looking at executive function changes in kids before and after a season of playing football. Justin enlightens us with some new results from his Masters in Kinesiology research showing some evidence that kids can play Canadian football without risking cognitive impairment. If you'd like to know more about work like Justin's...2018-12-1228 min

GradCast190 | Kant get no satisfactionHow should one approach moral questions? Is Hume the best method? How do philosophers differ? These questions and more are the work of Chris Shirreff, a PhD student in the philosophy department. Chris enlightens Roger Hudson and Ariel Frame about his research on various methodologies in the study of ethics. Hosts: Ariel Frame and Roger Hudson Produced by Gregory Robinson 2018-11-2129 min

GradCast187 | Follow the Data to SustainabilityJulian Barg is a Doctoral student at Ivey. He speaks with Gregory Robinson and Ariel Frame about this research based program and how his work highlights the data on companies’ ability to act sustainably. Hosted by: Ariel Frame & Gregory Robinson Produced by: Joyla Furlano 2018-10-3128 min

GradCast186 | Who Let The Moths Out?Joyla Furlano and Ariel Frame speak with Aida Parvizi, Masters student in Biology, about her work on the armyworm moth and how she may be able to use spermatophores of the males to determine the natal origin of these pests. Hosted by: Ariel Frame & Joyla Furlano Produced by: Gregory Robinson 2018-10-2429 min

GradCast183 | Cat Got Your Tongue?Cat Boucher is an MSc Neuroscience student working in Dr. Stephen Lomber's lab. Cat tells Ariel Frame and Nick Handfield-Jones about her work studying deafness and hearing in the brain. Her research is looking to show how some brain regions may be involved in processing visual and auditory input. Various treatments for deafness were also discussed. To find out more you can tweet her @catcortex or find her on Instagram @skepticat To learn more about the illusions discussed here, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-lN8vWm3m0 Hosted by: Ariel Frame & Nick Handfield-Jones Produced by...2018-10-0329 min

GradCast177 | Don't Fly So Close to MeAriel and Taniya discuss fruit fly research on Autism and social spacing with Wes Robinson. Wes is a MSc student in Dr. Anne Simon’s lab in the Biology department. This episode produced by Roger Hudson. Hosted by: Ariel Chen & Taniya Nagpal Produced by: Roger Hudson 2018-08-2929 min

GradCast172 | Getting pregnant mothers to train in SpainGradCast team member Taniya Nagpal recently returned from a trip to the Technical University of Madrid in Spain, were she had the opportunity to work with Dr. Ruben Barakat on two projects involving exercise and pregnancy. On the show today, Ariel and Yimin find out about how exercise might be key in preventing and treating diabetes and depression in expecting mothers. Exercise and pregnancy lab website Hosted by: Yimin Chen & Ariel Frame Produced by: Viki Tellios 2018-07-2827 min

GradCast167 | Who Cares When We Get Old?Care giving for the elderly is a hard job. How hard? Nicole Dalmer is looking into it. Nicole Dalmer from FIMS tells Ariel and Roger about her work on elder care, policy and aging in place. Hosted by: Ariel Frame & Roger Hudson Produced by: Chantal Lemire Producer: Chantal Lemire 2018-06-0628 min

GradCast166 | Time Flies with Matt BernardinisTime flies when you're having fun, but the visual perception of time can vary between individuals. Matt Bernardinis, a second year MSc student in Biomedical Engineering, has designed a way to assess visual perception in terms of distance, time and velocity in Parkinson's patients. Discover the intricacies of this interdisciplinary field and more with hosts Ariel and Viki. Hosted by: Ariel Frame & Viki Tellios Produced by: Chantal Lemire 2018-05-3028 min

GradCast164 | The Super Secret Sex Life of Fruit FliesYimin and Roger have an enlightening chat with Ariel Frame about his work testing memory in fruit flies in order to determine the role lactate might play. As the new chair of GradCast, Ariel also discusses the importance of science communication. To hear more from Ariel, check out his 3 minute thesis on youtube, his supervisor's lab website or @arielframe on Twitter. Hosted by: Yimin Chen & Roger Hudson Produced by: Ariel Frame 2018-05-1628 min

GradCast161 | Solidarity foreverOver the past 8 months, the labour union of Western Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) has led them in a fight against the university for better living standards. With the onset of final examinations, GTA labour is more crucial than ever. Yet, both sides are unwilling to bend, risking a lockout or a strike. How did things get here? Join Ariel and Nav on today's episode while they untangle this story with Shannon Potter, President of the GTA labour union and Dmitri Marin, a member of the Bargaining Team. To contact the bargaining team, you can email them at gta...2018-04-2527 min

GradCast160 | Taking a Closer Look at the WombRoger and Ariel spoke with Lauren Smith about her work in the medical biophysics program coming up with a new way to image inside the womb completely non-invasively. Learn from Lauren how this development could drastically help diagnose problems in prenatal babies, and what effects a "Western" diet may have on them. You can follow the research at Medical Biophysics Hosts: Ariel Frame & Roger Hudson 2018-04-1926 min

GradCast158 | Let's Get Physio!We know that all dogs go to heaven, but can all dogs go to physiotherapy? This week Viki and Ariel spoke with Liz Fryer, a second year student in the Master of Physical Therapy program here at Western. Join us as we discuss placement experiences, current research in the field, and some unconventional canine therapies. You can follow up with Liz on program details and more at @elizabethfryer on Instagram or efryer3@uwo.ca Hosts: Ariel Frame & Viki Tellios Produced by: Chantal Lemire 2018-04-0328 min

GradCast155 | From the World to WesternIn 2015, the Trudeau government committed to resettling 39,000 Syrian refugees across Canada, with over 1,000 finding their way here to London. On this episode, Yimin and Ariel speak with Masters of Public Administration candidate Henry Awere, who is investigating the municipal programs in place to help refugees integrate into our community. Hosts: Yimin Chen & Ariel Frame Produced by: Chantal Lemire 2018-03-0729 min

GradCast153 | When Dendrites Go Dend-WrongYou might think it's laughing gas or a race car fuel, but NO! Nitric Oxide is a crucial compound vital for healthy brain function. Viki Tellios is a neuroscience PhD student working to find out just how NO affects cerebellum development and maintenance. On this episode, Ariel and Yimin learn about an unexpected connection between Bill Nye and "drunk" mice. If you would like to know more about Viki's research, you can email her at vtellios@uwo.ca Hosts: Yimin Chen and Ariel Frame Produced by Susan Anthony 2018-02-2127 min

GradCast149 | Baby: "It's Cold Outside. My Mother Will Start To Worry"What happens when pregnant mothers get sick? Ariel and Yimin discuss maternal infections during pregnancy and its effect on neurodevelopmental disorders - with Faraj Haddad. Follow along with his work at the Schmid Lab at: http://www.theschmidlab.com Hosts:Yimin Chen and Ariel Frame Produced by Charlotte Panneton 2018-01-0826 min

GradCast147 | Pretty Fly for a Social GuyYimin and Ariel spoke with Ryley Yost about his work looking into the social behaviour of the fruit fly Drosophila, and what techniques are needed to experiment on this interesting little model organism. Hosts: Yimin Chen and Ariel Frame Produced by Susan Anthony 2017-12-1429 min

GradCast146 | Learning from AdversityNavaneeth and Ariel talk with Niki Kamkar about her work studying how stressful events in children affect response to reinforcement. Hosts: Ariel Frame and Navaneeth Mohan Produced by Susan Anthony 2017-12-0728 min

XtraChillXtraChill 266 Nun beginnt er, der wohl stressigste Teil des Jahres: die Vorweihnachtszeit - heute, am 01. Dezember 2017. Im alljährlichen Glitzer- und Kommerz-Overkill sollte man mehr denn je auf sein Nervenkostüm achten und sich regelmäßig nach allen Regeln der Kunst entschleunigen lassen. Ich wünsche mir sehr, dass mein kleiner Podcast "XtraChill" seinen Teil dazu beitragen kann, z.B. mit der aktuellen, 266. Ausgabe. Also: steigt auf die Bremse und genießt diese wunderschöne Playliste! Playliste Episode 266 Chill Carrier - "Explorer" / Bandcamp / Amazon / Apple Music / Spotify Darkside - "The Lake (feat. Willy Crook)" / Get FRE...2017-12-0100 min

GradCast143 | What Does Stress Smell Like For a Bird?A little bird told us that Chlöe Carter was studying stress and memory in birds. Chlöe tells Ariel and Charlotte about her work testing whether stressful smells, sights and sounds can illicit fear and alter memory. Hosts: Ariel Frame and Charlotte Panneton Produced by Susan Anthony 2017-11-1728 min

GradCast140 | The Birds and the BeatsAriel and Chantal chirp with Brendon Samuels about beat perception in birds and humans. Hosts: Ariel Frame and Chantal Lemire Produced by Susan Anthony 2017-11-0327 min

GradCast138 | The Latest Scoop on Parkinson's DiseaseSabrina and Ariel pick Simon Benoit's brain about Parkinson's and his unique approach to studying this neurodegenerative disease. Hosts: Ariel Frame and Sabrina Hope Produced by Susan Anthony 2017-10-2029 min

GradCast137 | The Overwhelmed BrainRoger and Ariel speak with Niveen Fulcher about sensory motor gating, and it's relation to autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia. Hosts: Ariel Frame and Roger Hudson Produced by Susan Anthony 2017-10-2028 min

GradCast135 | Hit ReplayAriel and Taniya chat with Krys Wieczerzak about her work measuring brain waves in the auditory cortex and the importance of reproducing results in research. Hosts: Ariel Frame and Taniya Nagpal Producer: Susan Anthony 2017-10-2029 min

GradCast134 | Farming E.ColiAriel and Navaneeth talk with David Wright about his work on protein modifications generated in Escherichia coli. Hosts: Ariel Frame and Navaneeth Mohan 2017-09-2628 min

GradCast133 | Western's Very Own BatmanOn this episode of Gradcast, hosts Ariel and Yimin speak to Dylan Baloun about his research on bat migration. Hosts: Yimin Chen and Ariel Frame 2017-09-2426 min