Stupid Genius PhD Podcast

By Emily Wharton and Mollie Bryde

Stupid Genius the PhD podcast jumps into all things PhD life. Hosts Emily Wharton and Mollie Bryde discuss the highs and lows of doctoral study from being proud of your PhD successes to managing co

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Stupid Genius PhD Podcast episodes:

January 15, 2025 Ep 98: Turning Research into Revenue with Dr Jessica Steinberg

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1h 4min
January 08, 2025 Ep 97: New Years Resolutions and Did We Keep Them?
Emily and Mollie discuss whether or not new resolutions are a good thing. They talk about what theirs were for 2024, whether they achieved them, and they share an exciting announcement for 2025.
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51min
December 18, 2024 Ep 96: Why We're Taking a Break This Festive Holidays
On this week's episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie talk about taking a break, and they play some fun festive games to get everyone in the mood for a break. This will be the last episode of 2024, and you won't want to miss it!
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31min
December 11, 2024 Ep 95: Revisiting Unwrapping Consumerism at Christmas
Are you ready to unwrap the truth behind our festive fun? In this thought-provoking episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie delve into the world of consumerism at Christmas. From its humble origins to the present day, they explore the grip consumerism holds on Christmas. The Stupid Geniuses discuss the impact of the rise of commerce and consumerism at Christmas on society and the environment. They also give some ideas on how to embrace a more conscious Christmas without sacrificing the holiday spirit. But what do they know?
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1h 2min
December 04, 2024 Ep 94: Reducing Screen Time to Increase PhD Productivity
In this week of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie are diving into something Emily has been experimenting with for the past two weeks—reducing her screen time. Spoiler: it’s been a rollercoaster. Emily has been testing a bunch of strategies to spend less time on her phone and Mollie has question - about her process, what worked, and what didn’t. Join them as they explore how this two-week detox went.
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51min
November 27, 2024 Ep 93: Should AI be Used in Academia and Research?
In this week of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie discuss whether AI should be used in academia and PhD research (spoiler alert: they are more than a little sceptical!). They dive into the dark side of AI from ethical concerns and bias issues to the massive environmental impact using AI has on the planet.
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48min
November 20, 2024 Ep 92: How to Find Conference's in your Field
In this week’s episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie talk about one of the key parts of a PhD—attending conferences. Conferences are great for networking, presenting your work, and staying up-to-date in your field. But the big question is: how do you even find them? They break it down into four strategies, with tips, tricks, and even some potential pitfalls to avoid.

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45min
November 13, 2024 Ep 91: PhD Red Flags
This week on Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie discuss their red flags when it comes to PhD students. From overworking and burnout to struggling to celebrate others' successes. Join them as they chat about the warning signs that can make or break your PhD journey!
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49min
November 06, 2024 Ep 90: Knowing When to Quit your PhD with martivetjourney
On this week of Stupid Genius, Emily chatted with Martina, a second-year veterinary student in her 30s, who made the bold decision to leave her PhD after realising it wasn't the right path for her. She shares her journey from completing a master's in forensic science and anthropology, navigating the challenges of self-doubt, and ultimately pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a vet. Tune in to hear how she transitioned from academia to veterinary school and how quitting her PhD became the best decision she ever made.
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59min
October 30, 2024 Ep 89: PhD Horror Stories: Academia's Spookiest Moments
In this Halloween special of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie explore the scariest PhD horror stories from real students, featuring advisor nightmares, ghosting supervisors, and experimental disasters. Tune in for a chilling episode full of shocking tales from academia and tips on surviving your PhD nightmares. Happy Halloween!
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46min

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