The Semi-Professional Academic Podcast
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, heartbreaks, and triumphs of academics and grad students from all walks and stages of life. We will keep it respectful, tell our stories, give good advice, and also laugh because we don't take ourselves TOO seriously around here. Who said academics had to keep it professional all the time??
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
Caffeine Dependency w/ Jackson van Uden S3 EP 1
In today's episode I am joined by the host of History With Jackson podcast: Jackson van Uden. In this episode Jackson and I discuss the origin, creation, and inspiration of History with…
Its Freakin' Bats, I Love Halloween w/ Rachel Henderson | S2 EP 28
Today I am joined by Rachel Henderson and in this episode we discuss our thoughts on corporate policy work schedules, “psychologist in training”, moving from Texas to Indiana, small sch…
That’d Be A Fun Little Side Adventure w/ Harley Powell | S2 EP 27
Today I am joined by Harley Powell!! In this episode Harley and I discuss being summer birthdays, anxieties about turning 25, how she did clinical hours between undergrad and PA school …
Yeah Babe, Pull That Ladder Up Behind You w/ Camille Pushman | S2 EP 26
In this episode I am joined by PhD Student Camille Pushman! In this episode we discuss first-gen students, going to Indiana University, Camille's path through undergrad, the privilege …
I'm Just Gonna Be Me w/ Natalia Hubbs, Ph.D. | S2 EP 25
In this episode I am joined by one of my own professors from my Alma mater Dr. Natalia Hubbs! In this episode Dr. Hubbs and I discuss how she came to the US at two from Poland, her path…
I Do Not Regret My Decision w/ Allison Reardon | S2 EP 24
Today I am joined by Chemistry PhD student Allison Reardon. In this episode we talk about Allison's path to studying chemistry, what undergrad was like, graduating in 2020 during the pa…
If You’re Gonna Be A Mess…Be A Hot One w/ Kailey Fugate M.A. | S2 EP 23
Today I am joined by the wonderful Kailey Fugate. In this episode Kailey and I discuss our origin story, Midwest culture, the winter months, Kailey navigating academia with Dyslexia, h…
No One’s Perfect Except For Me w/ Kristen Hillegas | S2 EP 22
I am joined by my good friend and Bryophyte legend in the making Kristen Hillegas. In this episode Kristen and I discuss her interest in herbalism, bryophytes, finding her path after gr…
But Who Are WE To Judge? w/ Reece Hunter | S2 EP 21
Today I am joined by the hilarious Reece Hunter. In this episode we lean into the "semi" of The Semi-Professional Academic Podcast where Reece and I discuss undergrad experiences, what …
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A Certain Male...That I...Knew w/ Sydney Claypoole (From The Vault) | S2 EP 20
Due to record errors I originally believed this episode was lost. In it's loss I filmed a new episode with Sydney Claypoole and silently mourned the loss. Upon the discovery of finding…
Little Hair Flip I’m Doing It w/ Caroline Millard | S2 EP 19
Chemistry PhD student and Organic Chemistry legend in the making Caroline Millard is this week's special guest. In this episode we talk about how Caroline graduated in the pandemic, wha…
It's Not Funny "Haha" But It's Funny w/ Jesse Couture, Ph.D. | S2 EP 18
In this episode Jesse tells us about his journey through undergrad, why its important to know if you’re ready to pursue a degree, doing a postdoc position online, coming to the US from …
Why Are You So Upset? I Don't Know Girl w/ Madeline Lucas PA-C | S2 EP 17
Today I am joined by the wonderful Madeline Lucas. In this episode we discuss Madeline's path to college, what motivated her to transfer, her journey through finding her way in the medi…
That's Just Big Truck Energy w/ Tim Cunningham, Ph.D. | S2 EP 16
Happy Mid-Season Premiere! Today I am joined by the one and only Tim Cunningham! Tim is a former professor who is currently pursuing a career in industry. In this episode we discuss his…
I Wrote My Name, I’m Going To Get A Margarita Now w/ Nick Surette Schmitt MBA | S2 EP 15
Happy Mid-Season Finale!!! Today I am joined by the wonderful Nick Schmitt. In this episode we discuss Nick’s journey through undergrad, switching majors from Biology to Psychology, tra…
This Rabbit Didn't Give A $hit w/ Katie Perry | S2 EP 14
Today I am joined by the college athlete turned med student Katie Perry. We discuss Katie's private school upbringing, being a student in STEM, being a college athlete, the realities of…
It’s Fine We’re Real People, Talking About Real Things, Sending You To Real Therapy w/ Olivia Waldridge | S2 EP 13
Today I am joined by the outstanding Olivia Waldridge. Tune in as we discuss her Floridian origin, her journey to her undergrad institution, the importance of having a supportive mentor…
I'm A Lot But It's Fine w/ Alexis VandenBerg | S2 EP 12
Today I am joined by the hilarious, talented, and passionate Alexis VandenBerg. In this episode we talk about Alexis’ journey through undergrad, our friendship, how she found her master…
They Are Little Houseplants With Feelings w/ Skyler Coomer Leightner | S2 EP 11
The best people in life are free and this week’s guest is no exception. Today I am joined by my childhood bestie Skyler Coomer Leightner. On this week’s episode we discuss our friendshi…