Stupid Genius PhD Podcast

Stupid Genius PhD Podcast

By Emily Wharton and Mollie BrydeComedyEducationSelf-Improvement
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Stupid Genius PhD Podcast episodes

  • 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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    1 hr 2 min
  • 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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    51 min
  • 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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    48 min
  • 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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    45 min
  • 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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    49 min
  • 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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    59 min
  • 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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    46 min
  • Ep 88: Motivation vs Dedication
    In this episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Emily's partner - Vincent explore the key differences between motivation and dedication, and why dedication is the real driver of academic success. They share practical tips on how to build discipline, maintain progress, and stay consistent, even when motivation is low.

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    54 min
  • Ep 87: 12 VIVA Tips 12 Months On
    In this week's episode of Stupid Genius, Mollie shares her top 12 VIVA tips one year after successfully passing hers. Emily and Mollie discuss key questions like whether you need to dress to impress, how to choose your examiners, and how best to prepare mentally and physically. Tune in for practical advice and reflections on Mollie’s VIVA experience.

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    53 min
  • Ep 86: Unpopular PhD Opinions
    Warning: this episode contains unpopular opinions PhD students might find offensive. Is a PhD *actually* hard? Are some PhDs harder than others? Does having money make your PhD easier? Tune in as Emily and Mollie share and discuss some unpopular PhD opinions.

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    47 min

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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…

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