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Grad Talk!
Hosted by University of Florida Graduate School · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Grad Talk! Through this Podcast, we hope to dive deeper into common and relevant topics that will help Graduate Students better navigate their graduate school journey. The University of Florida's Graduate School and Graduate Student Success Center are thrilled to begin these conversations and share all the advice from current and former graduate students, campus partners, faculty, and other experts that will serve as guests for each episode.
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What is Grad Talk! about?
Welcome to Grad Talk! Through this Podcast, we hope to dive deeper into common and relevant topics that will help Graduate Students better navigate their graduate school journey.
What has Grad Talk! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Leading from Where You Are: The GatorLead Experience" (13 October 2026, 22 minutes), "Teaching for Tomorrow: Inside UF’s Preparing Future Faculty Program with Jim Gillespie" (22 September 2026, 38 minutes), and "Transitioning with Confidence: How BRIDGE Supports New Doctoral Students" (8 September 2026, 25 minutes).
How often does Grad Talk! publish?
Grad Talk! publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 33 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Grad Talk!?
Booking probability for Grad Talk! is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Grad Talk! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Grad Talk!'s contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Grad Talk!?
The strongest fits for Grad Talk! are Universities & Colleges. Grad Talk! has an education audience.
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Grad Talk! is an education podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 22, 202638 min
In this episode, Jim Gillespie explores how UF’s Preparing Future Faculty program equips graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for faculty careers by developing their teaching identities, strengthening their...
- Sep 8, 202625 min
In this episode, Kimone Simmons shares how UF’s BRIDGE program prepares incoming doctoral students for graduate school through early exposure to academic writing and research, meaningful peer and faculty connections...
- May 13, 202636 minS5
<p>In this episode, Chip shares his experience balancing a full-time career at UF while pursuing his PhD through the UF Employee Education Program (EEP), along with insights on time management, professional growth, and...
- May 13, 202636 minS5
In this episode, Chip Johnson shares his experience balancing a full-time career at UF while pursuing his PhD through the UF Employee Education Program (EEP), along with insights on time management, professional growth...
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- Apr 22, 202637 min
In this episode, Dr. Ben Lok tells us how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is influencing engineering education for graduate students. Guest: Dr. Benjamin Lok, Professor and Graduate Program Director, UF Department of...
- Apr 22, 202637 minS0
<p>How is Artificial Intelligence influencing engineering education for graduate students? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ben Lok, Professor and Graduate Program Director in the UF Department of Computer & Information...
Grad Talk!
Finding Your Signal with Jacob Sedesse
Apr 9, 20261h 10mS0<p>In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Sedesse to explore what it means to find your voice, navigate uncertainty, and shape your path during graduate school. Through his work in storytelling and emerging technology...
Grad Talk!
Finding Your Signal with Jacob Sedesse
Apr 9, 20261h 10mIn this episode, we sit down with Jacob Sedesse to explore what it means to find your voice, navigate uncertainty, and shape your path during graduate school. Through his work in storytelling and emerging technology...
- Mar 25, 202629 minS5
How is Artificial Intelligence transforming graduate research in agriculture, sustainability, and environmental science? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Kati Migliaccio, Dean of the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and...
- Mar 25, 202629 minS5
<p>How is Artificial Intelligence transforming graduate research in agriculture, sustainability, and environmental science? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Kati Migliaccio, Dean of the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural...
- Feb 18, 202621 minS5
In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Blanc to explore how graduate students can engage in meaningful service, leadership development, and community partnerships through the Brown Center for Leadership & Service. From...
- Feb 18, 202621 minS5
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Blanc to explore how graduate students can engage in meaningful service, leadership development, and community partnerships through the Brown Center for Leadership & Service...
- Jan 28, 202631 minS5
Today we share a conversation on why mentorship matters. Taylor Morris, a Spring 2025 Graduate Student Mentoring Award recipient, shares how guiding with a purpose can make a difference! Taylor Morris (Doctoral Student...
- Jan 28, 202631 minS5
<p>Today we share a conversation on why mentorship matters. Taylor Morris, a Spring 2025 Graduate Student Mentoring Award recipient, shares how guiding with a purpose can make a difference! </p><p><br></p>Taylor Morris...
Episode #1
Mentoring in Graduate School
Jan 14, 202657 minS5What makes mentorship a game changer in graduate education? In this episode, you'll hear from three UF doctoral students as they share their personal stories on how mentorship shaped their journey and opened doors to...
Episode #1
Mentoring in Graduate School
Jan 14, 202657 minS5<p>What makes mentorship a game changer in graduate education? In this episode, you'll hear from three UF doctoral students as they share their personal stories on how mentorship shaped their journey and opened doors to...
Episode #8
Post Grad Feels: Dr. Tracey Kyles
Dec 3, 202515 minS4Join us as we sit down with Dr. Tracey Kyles to hear about her experience completing a Ph.D. in Mass Communications. As a proud Gator Alum, Dr. Kyles shares how her time at the University of Florida shaped her...
Episode #8
Post Grad Feels: Dr. Tracey Kyles
Dec 3, 202515 minS4<p>Join us as we sit down with Dr. Tracey Kyles to hear about her experience completing a Ph.D. in Mass Communications. As a proud Gator Alum, Dr. Kyles shares how her time at the University of Florida shaped her...
- Nov 19, 202529 minS4
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Tre Jeter to dive into his experience completing his Ph.D. in Computer Science. Dr. Jeter shares his journey throughout graduate school and how he is stepping confidently into his future...
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Jim Gillespie
co-founder and chief growth officer, Bellwether Enterprise
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Alexandra Reid
creative wellness coach and former scientist, University of Florida
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Michael Goldberg
UF Career Connections Center Career Design Learning Specialist for Advanced Degrees, Long Island Jewish Medical Center of Northwell Health
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Megan Lewis
Assyriologist and public educator, CHOP Division of Allergy and Immunology
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