The Semi-Professional Academic Podcast
Academia and education consists of many different types of people and personalities. Join me every Friday as I interview a new guest to discover more about the lives, tales, stories, heartbreaks, and triumphs of academics and grad students from all walks and stages of life. We will keep it respectful, tell our stories, give good advice, and also laugh because we don't take ourselves TOO seriously around here. Who said academics had to keep it professional all the time??
Episodes
45 episodes
Caffeine Dependency w/ Jackson van Uden S3 EP 1
In today's episode I am joined by the host of History With Jackson podcast: Jackson van Uden. In this episode Jackson and I discuss the origin, creation, and inspiration of History with Jackson, academic drive, the multiple avenues of studying ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:18:58
Its Freakin' Bats, I Love Halloween w/ Rachel Henderson | S2 EP 28
Today I am joined by Rachel Henderson and in this episode we discuss our thoughts on corporate policy work schedules, “psychologist in training”, moving from Texas to Indiana, small school, doing research as an undergrad, the gleeification of s...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:34:45
That’d Be A Fun Little Side Adventure w/ Harley Powell | S2 EP 27
Today I am joined by Harley Powell!! In this episode Harley and I discuss being summer birthdays, anxieties about turning 25, how she did clinical hours between undergrad and PA school to get more experience, the growing recognition of PA as a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:45:42
Yeah Babe, Pull That Ladder Up Behind You w/ Camille Pushman | S2 EP 26
In this episode I am joined by PhD Student Camille Pushman! In this episode we discuss first-gen students, going to Indiana University, Camille's path through undergrad, the privilege within academia, unwritten rules in academia, the grad...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:29:45
I'm Just Gonna Be Me w/ Natalia Hubbs, Ph.D. | S2 EP 25
In this episode I am joined by one of my own professors from my Alma mater Dr. Natalia Hubbs! In this episode Dr. Hubbs and I discuss how she came to the US at two from Poland, her path to undergrad, how she got started in research, her first “...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:09:37
I Do Not Regret My Decision w/ Allison Reardon | S2 EP 24
Today I am joined by Chemistry PhD student Allison Reardon. In this episode we talk about Allison's path to studying chemistry, what undergrad was like, graduating in 2020 during the pandemic, the glory days of twitter (now called "X"), using h...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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57:17
If You’re Gonna Be A Mess…Be A Hot One w/ Kailey Fugate M.A. | S2 EP 23
Today I am joined by the wonderful Kailey Fugate. In this episode Kailey and I discuss our origin story, Midwest culture, the winter months, Kailey navigating academia with Dyslexia, how she got involved in media projects in undergrad, he...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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59:23
No One’s Perfect Except For Me w/ Kristen Hillegas | S2 EP 22
I am joined by my good friend and Bryophyte legend in the making Kristen Hillegas. In this episode Kristen and I discuss her interest in herbalism, bryophytes, finding her path after graduation, getting experience in her field, what motivated h...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:03:03
But Who Are WE To Judge? w/ Reece Hunter | S2 EP 21
Today I am joined by the hilarious Reece Hunter. In this episode we lean into the "semi" of The Semi-Professional Academic Podcast where Reece and I discuss undergrad experiences, what it was like growing up in rural communities, pursuing highe...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:49:21
A Message From Jakeb
A message of thanks to you all for supporting the show and celebrating the podcast's 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Thank you all so much!
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Season 2
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3:22
A Certain Male...That I...Knew w/ Sydney Claypoole (From The Vault) | S2 EP 20
Due to record errors I originally believed this episode was lost. In it's loss I filmed a new episode with Sydney Claypoole and silently mourned the loss. Upon the discovery of finding this gem I was elated but decided to keep in the vaul...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:07:05
Little Hair Flip I’m Doing It w/ Caroline Millard | S2 EP 19
Chemistry PhD student and Organic Chemistry legend in the making Caroline Millard is this week's special guest. In this episode we talk about how Caroline graduated in the pandemic, what motivated her to pursue graduate school, moving to a new ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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55:33
It's Not Funny "Haha" But It's Funny w/ Jesse Couture, Ph.D. | S2 EP 18
In this episode Jesse tells us about his journey through undergrad, why its important to know if you’re ready to pursue a degree, doing a postdoc position online, coming to the US from Canada, his experience in the application process, teaching...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:03:31
Why Are You So Upset? I Don't Know Girl w/ Madeline Lucas PA-C | S2 EP 17
Today I am joined by the wonderful Madeline Lucas. In this episode we discuss Madeline's path to college, what motivated her to transfer, her journey through finding her way in the medical field, and so much more!Follow us! Tik...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:05:27
That's Just Big Truck Energy w/ Tim Cunningham, Ph.D. | S2 EP 16
Happy Mid-Season Premiere! Today I am joined by the one and only Tim Cunningham! Tim is a former professor who is currently pursuing a career in industry. In this episode we discuss his path to chemistry, the road to grad school, becoming...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:22:24
I Wrote My Name, I’m Going To Get A Margarita Now w/ Nick Surette Schmitt MBA | S2 EP 15
Happy Mid-Season Finale!!! Today I am joined by the wonderful Nick Schmitt. In this episode we discuss Nick’s journey through undergrad, switching majors from Biology to Psychology, transferring his Junior year, his career pivots, how he met hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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55:52
This Rabbit Didn't Give A $hit w/ Katie Perry | S2 EP 14
Today I am joined by the college athlete turned med student Katie Perry. We discuss Katie's private school upbringing, being a student in STEM, being a college athlete, the realities of impostor syndrome, importance of finding a mentor whose me...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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59:05
It’s Fine We’re Real People, Talking About Real Things, Sending You To Real Therapy w/ Olivia Waldridge | S2 EP 13
Today I am joined by the outstanding Olivia Waldridge. Tune in as we discuss her Floridian origin, her journey to her undergrad institution, the importance of having a supportive mentor in grad school, the reality of battling impostor syndrome,...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:23:54
I'm A Lot But It's Fine w/ Alexis VandenBerg | S2 EP 12
Today I am joined by the hilarious, talented, and passionate Alexis VandenBerg. In this episode we talk about Alexis’ journey through undergrad, our friendship, how she found her masters program, her current job, her thoughts on her future her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:02:10
They Are Little Houseplants With Feelings w/ Skyler Coomer Leightner | S2 EP 11
The best people in life are free and this week’s guest is no exception. Today I am joined by my childhood bestie Skyler Coomer Leightner. On this week’s episode we discuss our friendship, healthy competition, the importance of learning the art ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:08:06
Check The Throwback Pics, I Been That Bishh w/ Cyla Walls | S2 EP 10
Today I am joined by the wonderful and talented Cyla Walls. Today Cyla and I discuss her pre-health journey in undergrad, how she switched her major, how she found an accelerated nursing program, the importance of taking care of yourself, findi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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48:14
Circle K Is A Respawn Point w/ Ben Payton | S2 EP 9
There's no bonus points for color coding your notes in this episode! Today I am joined by the exceptional Ben Payton. He tells us about his life, his journey to undergrad, how he found his area of study in Chemistry, the struggles with impostor...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:03:14
Is It Strength Or Is It Just Delusion? w/ Steven Li | S2 EP 8
Today I am joined by medical student and fellow Swiftie Steven Li. We discuss Taylor Swift (of course), Steven's adventures in undergrad, graduating in the pandemic, his journey to medical school and the endurance needed, and his fe...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:04:47
Is This My New Rap Name?? White Cheddar? w/ Shaun Edmonds, Ph.D. | S2 EP 7
This week I am joined by the wonderful Dr. Shaun Edmonds. Tune in as we discuss Shaun's academic journey, his lessons learned through studying abroad, his work in the understanding of body image in the queer community, being openly queer ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:30:33
At The Time I Did Try And Drown Her A Little Bit w/ Dahlia Martinez | S2 EP6
Today I am joined by my fellow grad school baddie Dahlia Martinez. In this episode Dahlia tells us about growing up playing water polo, her Pre-Med journey, how she pivoted to biology and environmental science, her journey through grad school, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:00:03