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Historian of Euroscepticism Adam joins us to talk about his first semester as a PhD researcher, what it's like to be a historian working on events from the past three years, and we continue the time-honoured tradition of not saying Br*xit on the show. Please note this was recorded in December 2019, so more HAS happened on the Br*xit front. Hosts this episode: Georgia and Jess. Theme music: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom.

Researcher Guilherme joins us to talk about his work on Esperanto-speaking communities, the challenges of maintaining a community of 'new' language speakers and how young people are keeping Esperanto alive through digital methods. He also treats us to some Esperanto jokes! Hosts this episode: Georgia and Ana. Theme music: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom.

Translation Studies researcher Gustavo Gongora joins us to talk about bots, translation software and Wikipedia. Hosts this episode: Georgia and Ana.

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Stevie joins us to share her research into modernism and twentieth-century newspaper comics. We talk about why comics have never been 'just for kids', throwing bricks, and identifying Officer Pup. We also learn that Georgia and Stevie are almost the same person. Hosts this episode: Georgia and Ana.

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Leonie joins us to talk about her work on epistemic injustice, epistemic self-defence, and awkward moments at conferences. We discuss some of the inherent injustices of the UK's 'social safety net' and how systems of knowledge and belief have huge impact on people's lives. Hosts this episode: Georgia and Joely.

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Planning and Environmental Management PhD May Newisar joins us to talk about her research on public open spaces and UNESCO world heritage sites. We discuss Liverpool's Pier Head area, accents and the weather. Hosts this episode: Georgia and Ana.

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First-year PhD Emily joins us to talk monster theory, disruptive women, medieval mystics and peer support. Hosts this episode: Joely and Ana.

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Historian Ria Sunga joins us to talk about her research on refugees and displaced person, travelling for research, and bringing weapons to the archive. Hosts this episode: Ana and Jess.

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George joins us to talk about his research into radical communities and occupation as resistance in twentieth-century America. Hosts this episode: Jess and Ana.

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Abi joins us to talk Old English, teaching undergrads... and 'wangs'. Hosts this episode: Jess and Ana.

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