Episodes

  • 23. Learning to Lead with Dr. Xavier Small
    May 19 2026

    Hello Scholars! In the office today we have Dr. Xavier Small who is a counselor, pastor, and recent PhD graduate who is here to talk about mentorship, faith-based counseling, and what it means to be aware of your faith and still use your mind. For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Alan Herrera on: Podcast: The Martian Talk Podcast

    Instagram: @unicorn.phd

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    You can follow us on: TikTok: @hypothesispod and @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 22. Headlines and Headgames with Alan Herrera
    May 4 2026

    Hello Scholars! Today I get to catch up with my old friend, Alan Herrera, who is a journalist and member of the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA. It’s a highly informative conversation about the future of journalism, why it’s so easy for us to rush into conspiracy, and the importance of media literacy. For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Alan Herrera on: Substack: @alanfherrera Website: https://foreignpresscorrespondents.org/alan-herrera

    You can follow us on: TikTok: @hypothesispod and @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 21. Bridging the Academic Gap with Mannie Brown
    Apr 21 2026

    Hello Scholars! Today is a deep conversation with Mannie Brown into how faculty, staff, and administration can best support university students, the ripple effect of COVID19 on students, and what the university system could look like in the future! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Mannie Brown on: TikTok: @prof.envy and @emeraldenvyyy Instagram: @prof.envy and @emeraldenvyyy

    You can follow us on: TikTok: @hypothesispod and @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 20. A Feminist Makeover with Dr. Clementine Vann-Alexander
    Apr 7 2026

    Hello Scholars! I had so much fun talking with Dr. Clementine Vann-Alexander! You won't want to miss this spirited discussion about postfeminism, how Hollywood writes female roles, and the deeper meanings behind makeover movies. Truly an amazing conversation! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Dr. Vann-Alexander on: TikTok: @clemmieishere Instagram: @clemmieishere

    Substack: SchemingThirdWife.substack.com

    You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 19. Unearthing Egypt with Hassan Elzawy
    Mar 23 2026

    Hello Scholars! Today is an exciting day in the office because I have Hassan Elzawy here to discuss the historical roots of Egyptology, what it’s like studying Egyptology as an Egyptian both in Egypt and the UK, and how colonialism affects the field of research. If you’re a fan of ancient Egypt, this episode is just for you! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Hassan on: TikTok: @hassan.elzawy Instagram: @hassan_the_egyptologist You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 18. Displacement by Design with Camren Lewin
    Mar 9 2026

    Hello Scholars! Today in the office we are talking to Camren Lewin who is studying urban renewal in Knoxville, Tennessee, and its racist and classist roots. We discuss how city planning is touted to be for the benefit of those living in poor areas, but ultimately is used to gentrify and exclude the residents from the benefits of an updated neighborhood.

    For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com

    You can follow Camren on: TikTok: @cammmthehistorian Instagram: @camreviewsbooks

    You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast!

    Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3

    Thank you for listening!

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 17. From Coalfields to Cap and Gown with Shan Cawley
    Feb 23 2026

    Hello Scholars! Shan Cawley is in the office today to help us dispel myths around life in West Virginia, explore what life is like for first generation low-income college students, and who knows, maybe Moth Man will show up!

    For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com

    You can follow Shan on: TikTok: @drfreakingidiot Instagram: @dr.idiot_

    You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast!

    Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 16. Constellations of Memory with Dr Moiya McTier
    Feb 9 2026

    Hello Scholars! Welcome back to my office! Today we have an exciting episode where myself and Dr. Moiya McTier discuss Galactic Bulges, the history of humans looking up at the stars and what all of that has to do with folklore!

    For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com

    You can follow Dr. McTier on: TikTok: @goastromo Instagram: @goastromo YouTube: ⁨@goastromo Website: www.moiyamctier.com

    You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast!

    Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3

    Thank you for listening!

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    1 hr and 7 mins