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Research & Respawn

Research & Respawn

Written by: Kit & Cody
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Join Cody (some guy) and Kit (an alleged PhD) for Research & Respawn, a podcast that aims to make academic research accessible and engaging for everyone. The podcast explores an eclectic collection of academic research, including understanding what we know about media coverage of scientific studies, the concept of happiness, the impact of media genres, genetics, and parasocial relationships. The hosts also dive into research on video games and their effects on individuals and society. Across these topics, each episode breaks down complex concepts and highlights the real-world relevance of research findings. Research & Respawn invites listeners to discover the stories behind studies and understand how research impacts our everyday lives.

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Episodes
  • Bad Sociology

    Bad Sociology
    Jan 12 2026

    Hosts Cody and Kit dive into a controversial sociology study, exploring the clash between biology and culture in gender research, peer review pitfalls, and the risks of biological determinism.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Bonus Review #1 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard

    Bonus Review #1 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard
    Jan 2 2026

    In this episode, Kit goes after BioWare and EA for turning a (somewhat) loved franchise into something unrecognizable with wild pivots, forgotten lore, and lost magic in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
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    23 mins
  • Understanding Research Methods

    Understanding Research Methods
    Dec 26 2025

    In this episode, Cody and Kit tackle the basics of research methods, exploring different types of studies and the importance of sampling. Learn how to spot strong versus weak research, ask critical questions, and become a smarter consumer of science in the media.
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    1 hr and 42 mins
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