The Semi-Professional Academic Podcast

By Jakeb Watts

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, heartbre

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October 20, 2023 Check The Throwback Pics, I Been That Bishh w/ Cyla Walls | S2 EP 10
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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, finding an outlet for fun away from work and school, and to not place limits on yourself.
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October 13, 2023 Circle K Is A Respawn Point w/ Ben Payton | S2 EP 9
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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 syndrome, and so much more. Have you checked on your bathroom couch?? IYKYK

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October 06, 2023 Is It Strength Or Is It Just Delusion? w/ Steven Li | S2 EP 8
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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 feelings for this school year!

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September 29, 2023 Is This My New Rap Name?? White Cheddar? w/ Shaun Edmonds, Ph.D. | S2 EP 7
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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 in the workplace, being openly queer in academia and so much more!

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September 22, 2023 At The Time I Did Try And Drown Her A Little Bit w/ Dahlia Martinez | S2 EP6
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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, and how she has found that standing up for yourself makes people respect you more.

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September 15, 2023 Pivoting To City Girl Vibes w/ Jaelyn Millon MEd | S2 EP 5
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In this episode I am joined by the pivoting queen Jaelyn Millon. We discuss her experience growing up around the world, learning to be more confident in herself, being honest with her queerness, choosing happiness, and the value in pivoting to what will make you happy.
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September 08, 2023 Yes I'm A Doctor But At What Cost Financially And Emotionally? w/ Olivia Ellson DPT | S2 EP 4
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Today I am joined by the amazing and recently graduated Doctor Olivia Ellson. Tune in as we discuss her journey through undergrad, what motivated her to pursue physical therapy, why she chose to do an accelerated program, and so much more!

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September 01, 2023 I Don't Think I'd Get Along With Someone Who Doesn't Need Therapy w/ Kaylee Smith | S2 EP 3
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On this week episode of the pod I chat with my fellow undergrad and international travel homie Kaylee Smith. We discuss the origin of our friendship, Kaylee's childhood, how Kaylee got interested in science, the spice of life (trauma), and how through believing and being confident in herself Kaylee has grown into a more fully realized and secure version of herself.
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August 25, 2023 I Can't Fall Asleep Until I Hear Gasolina w/ Alli Andrews | S2 EP 2
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This week I am joined by new graduate Alli Andrews as we discuss her journey to discovering education as her passion, the many routes you can take as a 20 year old, the post grad experience, and prepping for her first year of teaching.
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August 18, 2023 $hit There Goes My ASMR Career w/ Louis Holbrook | S2 EP 1
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Welcome everyone to our Season 2 debut! To kick off our sophomore season we are joined by the wonderful, talented, and lovely Louis Holbrook. In this episode we discuss being intent with our time, our attempt at an ASMR career, our friendship, spring break, and the transition into adulthood from undergrad.

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