Episodes

  • What If You're Wrong?
    Dec 29 2025

    Join Dr Oli as they dive deep into the twists, turns, and triumphs of pursuing a doctoral degree while building a life around gaming, research, and community. In this playlist-style podcast series, you’ll hear candid stories from the early days of academic curiosity through the challenges of research hurdles, balancing work and study, and the personal growth that comes with earning a PhD. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring academic, or just curious about what it really feels like to chase a doctorate while staying connected to your passions, this series is an honest, insightful, and encouraging companion for your own journey.Expect real talk, personal reflection, and actionable takeaways — all delivered with the same thoughtful voice you know from Dr Oli’s channel.

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    15 mins
  • Accepting Yourself As a Threat
    Dec 29 2025

    Join Dr Oli as they dive deep into the twists, turns, and triumphs of pursuing a doctoral degree while building a life around gaming, research, and community. In this playlist-style podcast series, you’ll hear candid stories from the early days of academic curiosity through the challenges of research hurdles, balancing work and study, and the personal growth that comes with earning a PhD. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring academic, or just curious about what it really feels like to chase a doctorate while staying connected to your passions, this series is an honest, insightful, and encouraging companion for your own journey.Expect real talk, personal reflection, and actionable takeaways — all delivered with the same thoughtful voice you know from Dr Oli’s channel.Disclaimer: This podcast reflects my personal experiences of doing a PhD; supervisors are named in their professional roles as documented in academic publications, and the views expressed are my own.

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    16 mins
  • Dealing with Distant PhD Supervisors
    Dec 20 2025

    Join Dr Oli as they dive deep into the twists, turns, and triumphs of pursuing a doctoral degree while building a life around gaming, research, and community. In this playlist-style podcast series, you’ll hear candid stories from the early days of academic curiosity through the challenges of research hurdles, balancing work and study, and the personal growth that comes with earning a PhD. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring academic, or just curious about what it really feels like to chase a doctorate while staying connected to your passions, this series is an honest, insightful, and encouraging companion for your own journey.Expect real talk, personal reflection, and actionable takeaways — all delivered with the same thoughtful voice you know from Dr Oli’s channel.

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    16 mins
  • When Do You Abandon Ideas on a PhD?
    Dec 19 2025

    Join Dr Oli as they dive deep into the twists, turns, and triumphs of pursuing a doctoral degree while building a life around gaming, research, and community. In this playlist-style podcast series, you’ll hear candid stories from the early days of academic curiosity through the challenges of research hurdles, balancing work and study, and the personal growth that comes with earning a PhD. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring academic, or just curious about what it really feels like to chase a doctorate while staying connected to your passions, this series is an honest, insightful, and encouraging companion for your own journey.Expect real talk, personal reflection, and actionable takeaways — all delivered with the same thoughtful voice you know from Dr Oli’s channel.

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    22 mins
  • Why ChatGPT is Cancer for Your PhD
    Dec 19 2025

    Join Dr Oli as they dive deep into the twists, turns, and triumphs of pursuing a doctoral degree while building a life around gaming, research, and community. In this playlist-style podcast series, you’ll hear candid stories from the early days of academic curiosity through the challenges of research hurdles, balancing work and study, and the personal growth that comes with earning a PhD. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring academic, or just curious about what it really feels like to chase a doctorate while staying connected to your passions, this series is an honest, insightful, and encouraging companion for your own journey.Expect real talk, personal reflection, and actionable takeaways — all delivered with the same thoughtful voice you know from Dr Oli’s channel.

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    14 mins
  • Challenging Ideas and Academic Publishing
    Dec 18 2025

    Join Dr Oli as they dive deep into the twists, turns, and triumphs of pursuing a doctoral degree while building a life around gaming, research, and community. In this playlist-style podcast series, you’ll hear candid stories from the early days of academic curiosity through the challenges of research hurdles, balancing work and study, and the personal growth that comes with earning a PhD. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring academic, or just curious about what it really feels like to chase a doctorate while staying connected to your passions, this series is an honest, insightful, and encouraging companion for your own journey.Expect real talk, personal reflection, and actionable takeaways — all delivered with the same thoughtful voice you know from Dr Oli’s channel.

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    13 mins
  • Data Collection and Dry Runs
    Dec 18 2025

    Join Dr Oli as they dive deep into the twists, turns, and triumphs of pursuing a doctoral degree while building a life around gaming, research, and community. In this playlist-style podcast series, you’ll hear candid stories from the early days of academic curiosity through the challenges of research hurdles, balancing work and study, and the personal growth that comes with earning a PhD. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring academic, or just curious about what it really feels like to chase a doctorate while staying connected to your passions, this series is an honest, insightful, and encouraging companion for your own journey.Expect real talk, personal reflection, and actionable takeaways — all delivered with the same thoughtful voice you know from Dr Oli’s channel.

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    18 mins
  • The Role of Stamina in a PhD
    Dec 18 2025

    Join Dr Oli as they dive deep into the twists, turns, and triumphs of pursuing a doctoral degree while building a life around gaming, research, and community. In this playlist-style podcast series, you’ll hear candid stories from the early days of academic curiosity through the challenges of research hurdles, balancing work and study, and the personal growth that comes with earning a PhD. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring academic, or just curious about what it really feels like to chase a doctorate while staying connected to your passions, this series is an honest, insightful, and encouraging companion for your own journey.Expect real talk, personal reflection, and actionable takeaways — all delivered with the same thoughtful voice you know from Dr Oli’s channel.

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    20 mins