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- Ep 16: The Dark Arts of Public SpeakingIn this weeks episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie talk about the often dreaded art of public speaking. Public speaking is one of the most common phobias and yet it is something that we all have to do, particularly in the PhD world. Rather than running from it, the Stupid Geniuses talk about how embracing the fear is the only way to get better and they share some tips and tricks on how to make a great presentation. But what do they know?
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55 min - Ep 15: Spilling the TeaJoin Emily and Mollie on this episode of Stupid Genius as they spill the tea on some of theirs and their listeners best fails. The Stupid Geniuses share some spectacular interview and zoom malfunctions with bleeding legs, swollen faces and naked mishaps all thrown in. They discuss how we can all learn from our failures and how at the end of day, at least you'll get a good story out of it. But what do they know?
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1 hr 1 min - Ep 14: Smash that InterviewOn Episode 14 of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie discuss preparing for job interviews and how to present the best version of yourself. They chat about the importance of researching the institution and the role you are applying to and why it's crucial that you know your CV inside and out. They also share some other key tips and tricks to make sure that you smash your interview. But what do they know?
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54 min - Ep 13: What is Success?On this week's episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie talk about what success means to them in general and while doing a PhD. They talk about how success is often construed as money, fame and material gains but they discuss how this sort of success isn't sustainable and often comes at the expense of others and true contentment. But what do they know?
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46 min - Ep 12: Applying for a PhD
On this episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie discuss how to apply for a PhD. The Stupid Geniuses each share their own unique PhD application experiences and they share some handy tips prospective doctoral students can use when applying for PhDs. But what do they know?
A useful resource when looking for a PhD:
https://www.findaphd.com/
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1 hr 5 min - Ep 11: Would You Rather?In the first episode of Season 2, the Stupid Geniuses play a game of would you rather. Put your quiz hats on ready to answer these PhD themed would you rather’s, with a few smutty ones thrown in for good measure.
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55 min - Ep 10: Mental Health with Lewis BuxtonIn the last episode of the season, the Stupid Geniuses welcome a very special guest, the poet, writer and theatre maker, Lewis Buxton. Lewis joins the Stupid Geniuses to discuss mental health and particularly, men's mental health. In this extended episode, Lewis shares some of his fantastic poetry from his debut collection of poems 'Boy in Various Poses', through which Lewis questions the myriad of gender with curiosity and wit, inviting you to rethink your own assumptions around gender and mental health.
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1 hr 28 min - Bonus Ep: Happy International Women’s Day?
In this bonus episode, the Stupid Geniuses talk about all things International Women’s Day. Being a woman in academia can be challenging for many reasons and there is a long way to go in the pursuit of gender equity. Emily and Mollie discuss the leaky pipeline, the different challenges that women may face, they reflect on the barriers they themselves have faced and they consider how we might move forward. They also hear from a few of their inspiring colleagues who share their experiences of being women in academia.
If you want to search and compare the gender pay gap data for your institution (sorry not sorry) click here: https://gender-pay-gap.service.gov.uk/
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46 min - Ep 9: Chat GPT in AcademiaOn Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie discuss Chat GPT. They chat about what Chat GPT is and what it’s emergence might mean for academics. They talk about some of the possible negatives that Chat GPT might pose for those in academia and they also consider what is potentially great about it. But what do they know?
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1 hr 3 min - Ep 8: Practicing PositivityIf you’re thinking about doing a PhD, if you’re already a PhD student and you need to fall back in love with your studies or, if you want to support a loved one doing a PhD, this is the Stupid Genius episode for you. It’s easy to get bogged down in the challenges and the negatives of doing a PhD. But on this episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie celebrate all that is great about being a PhD student. From freedom and flexibility to meeting new, passionate people. From travelling the world to challenging your mind. Emily and Mollie discuss why doing a PhD may well be one of the hardest but most rewarding (and fun!) things you could do. But what do they know?
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About Stupid Genius PhD Podcast
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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…
conflict with your supervisors and everything in between. Emily and Mollie share their experiences of being PhD students and the lessons they have learned along the way to help make your PhD journey that bit easier. Expect lots of laughs, an abundance of stupidity, and occasionally, a moment of genius.
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