Oct 27, 202629 min
In this week's episode, hosts Kuljeet Chohan and Mark Ambrogio interview Ehsan Ur Rahman Mohammed, a PhD candidate in Computer Science. In their conversation, Kuljeet and Mark explore Ehsan's interest in "adversarial...
About this Podcast:
GradCast is the official podcast of the Society of Graduate Students at Western University. We highlight the research our university/‘s graduate students. From History to Histology, we show you the cutting edge research of one of Canada/‘s top research universities.
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What is GradCast about?
GradCast is the official podcast of the Society of Graduate Students at Western University. We highlight the research our university/‘s graduate students. From History to Histology, we show you the cutting edge research of one of Canada/‘s top research universities.
What has GradCast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "576 | Brain-inspired AI: Exploring Adversarial Robustness and Sustainability" (27 October 2026, 29 minutes), "575 | Psychedelics, VR, & chairs? Exploring dimensions of the mind" (20 October 2026, 28 minutes), and "574 | Don't Look Up: Philosophy and the Study of Climate Change" (13 October 2026, 31 minutes).
How often does GradCast publish?
GradCast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 600 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on GradCast?
Booking probability for GradCast is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. GradCast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. GradCast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch GradCast?
The strongest fits for GradCast are Universities & Colleges. GradCast has an education audience.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 20, 202628 minWe often assume that reality is objective, but as researchers, how do we tackle perceived reality in our subjects? For psychology master’s student Isaac Withers, this is a key question in designing virtual reality (VR)...
Oct 13, 202631 minThis week, hosts Anthony Cruz and Bruno Mesquita are joined by Sara Varon Echeverri, a PhD student in Western University's Department of Philosophy studying social and scientific problems related to climate change...
Oct 6, 202629 minThis week, MSc (PhD-intended!) candidate Alexander Gain talks about his research on modelling and testing immune responses to different HIV vaccines. Although current treatments help keep the virus at bay, this requires...
Sep 28, 202627 minThis week, PhD student Bright Ofori talks about his research on HIV stigma and mental health among older adults living with HIV. With advances in treatment, people living with HIV are living longer. However, this raises...
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Sep 22, 202626 minWe’re back with our mini-series, chatting with folks on campus who support graduate students in every aspect of life! This week, your hosts, Maris Schneider and Garth Casbourn, are chatting with Melanie Molnar, the...
Sep 15, 202628 minIn this week's episode, hosts Ryan Baxter and Mark Ambrogio interview Rory Succee as he graduates with his MA in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology. A newly-minted Western graduate, Rory is about to begin a PhD in...
Sep 8, 202628 minIn this episode, hosts Anthony Cruz and Ryan Baxter are joined by neuroscience PhD student Nima Zargarnezhad. An amateur musician from an early age, Nima relates how, as an undergraduate in electrical engineering, he...
Sep 1, 202628 minThis week, freshly-graduated MA Cristina Lama talks about her research, and why it’s cool to be studying human bones. Why can the tibia be a better candidate than other bones, when doing research in bioanthropology...
Aug 25, 202629 minIn this week's episode, hosts Anthony Cruz and Anika Bushra interview Stephanie Brocca, a master’s graduate in Health and Rehabilitation Science. Stephanie researches how current methods of communicating health...
- Aug 18, 202628 min
In this week's episode, hosts Ryan Baxter and Mark Ambrogio interview GradCast's own Garth Casbourn, a PhD candidate in Biology. In his research, Garth studies how an animal's internal physiology shapes its behaviour...
Episode #859
566 | More than Meets the Archive: Sustainable Approaches to Preserving Shared Identity and Culture
Aug 13, 202628 minThis week on GradCast, hosts Anthony Cruz and Milan Mammen are joined by Jordan Sellers, a PhD student in Library & Information Science (LIS). Jordan researches sustainable digitization practices in community archives...
- Aug 4, 202629 min
In this week's episode, host Mark Ambrogio interviews GradCast alumna Amalie Hutchinson, a PhD candidate in Biology. Amalie was a GradCast host and producer, ultimately serving two terms as Chair and Managing Editor...
- Jul 28, 202629 min
This week, PhD candidate Mila Strelnikova gives a crash course into adapting the scientific spirit, and exploring problems in electrochemistry with a basic science focus (and pioneering steps towards making novel...
- Jul 21, 202630 min
In this week's episode, hosts Ryan Baxter and Mark Ambrogio interview John (Jack) Kausch, who recently completed his PhD in Library and Information Science, formally graduating in June. In his research, Jack looks at...
Episode #855
562 | Birds, Fatty Acids, and Isotopes: A Story About Where Fresh and Marine Waters Meet
Jul 14, 202628 minIn this week's episode, hosts Ryan Baxter and Mark Ambrogio interview GradCast's own Scott Walters, a long-time host and producer. Shortly after his successful PhD defence on June 11, Scott's thesis was published on...
- Jul 7, 202629 min
In this week’s episode, Anthony Cruz and Maris Schneider are joined by our newly reappointed international commissioner, Lucas Ferreira Marques dos Santos. Lucas is a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, but...
Episode #853
560 | Confidence, Speaking, and Digital Tools: Supporting Older Adult English Language Learners in Canada
Jun 30, 202628 minIn this week's episode, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Ryan Baxter interview Kelly Wang, a first-year PhD Student in Education. Kelly is exploring how digital media tools can enhance English language learning to support...
- Jun 23, 202628 min
In this week's episode, hosts Chrishma Perera and Mark Ambrogio interview Pilar Rodriguez Mata, a PhD Student in Digital Humanities and Hispanic Studies. Pilar is studying Spanish-language tweets written from 2009 to...
- Jun 16, 202625 min
Doing science is never about a single approach. Join hosts Bruno Mesquita and Rafaela Platkin as they chat with guest Camdyn Holmes, a MSc student in Biochemistry whose research compares two different approaches in...
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