Beyond the Physics

Joseph Guzman
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Beyond the Physics is a podcast run by Joseph Guzman and Irene Roman, PhD physics students, who hope to learn more about the universe, and the people that make up the culture behind the science. Come along as we hope to tackle some of the most difficult, and thought provoking questions of our time, and shatter the notions of what it takes to be a physicist.

  1. They Finished Their Physics PhDs—Now What?

    NOV 8

    They Finished Their Physics PhDs—Now What?

    Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.com Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

    2h 25m
  2. Simon's Journey in Physics: From Childhood Fascination to Advanced Physics Research

    2024-07-26

    Simon's Journey in Physics: From Childhood Fascination to Advanced Physics Research

    Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.com Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

    2h 23m
  3. Balancing Acts: Navigating the Utility of Religion and Facing the Abyss with Terence

    2024-02-09

    Balancing Acts: Navigating the Utility of Religion and Facing the Abyss with Terence

    Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.com Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

    2h 18m
  4. Kintsugi with Michael Jaramillo

    2023-10-07

    Kintsugi with Michael Jaramillo

    Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.com Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics Where to find Michael's work! https://www.instagram.com/michaeljjaramillo/https://www.instagram.com/michaeljaramillophotography/Master's ThesisIf you want to keep up with the program Links (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast) APS Bridge Program: https://aps.org/programs/minorities/bridge/Details on Bitter Electromagnets:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_electromagnetHow to get healthcare (in the US) when unemployed:  https://www.healthcare.gov/unemployed/Narcissism (and their communal variants): Crash Course on Narcissim by Dr. Ramani: https://youtu.be/V87G95bGTTkVideo focusing on Communal Narcissm: https://youtu.be/aF8fiHTbGtYArticle on Communal Narcissism: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/communal-narcissism/Rough Timestamps (hh:mm:ss) Introduction: Start to 00:02:20 Why pursue physics / astronomy: 00:02:30 to 00:06:00 Beginning Observational Astronomy: 00:0600 to 00:11:30 Time-domain Astronomy, Gravitational lensing: 00:11:30 to 00:13:00 Astronomy in Alabama to Michigan: 00:13:30 to 00:16:10 Ancient people having connection with the sky: 00:17:00 to 00:18:30 Brazil travel: 00:18:30 to 00:19:30 Back to why astronomy, Connecting to the universe: 00:20:00 to 00:25:00 “Putting numbers to things”, Learning the physics:  00:25:00 to 00:37:00 “So much work to enjoy one of my five classes”: 00:33:00“Theme that echoes into grad school”: 00:33:25 In Grad School, when do you get to do what you love?: 00:38:00 to 00:43:00 What did you learn in school vs on the job? : 00:43:00 to 00:50:00 Masters in Neutron Star astrophysics: 00:46:45What’s next? : 00:51:00 to 00:53:00 New school, New problems Advisor, Research opportunities (Bait and switch): 00:53:00 to 01:02:00  “Stink” associated with being a bridge student“Left more meetings in tears than not” : 00:57:00Jaded on the bridge program: 00:57:00 to 00:59:00 Forced into condensed matter, research experience: 01:02:30 to 01:  Counseling (in and out of school): 01:13:00 to 01:15:00 Near death experience: 01:15:00 to 01:34:30 At the present, so to speak, Finding Balance, Confidence, Counseling: 01:35:00 to 01:50:00 Connection to Joe’s break “I don’t know who I am after I leave”: 01:51:30 to 01:54:15 What is your purpose without astronomy? (Bird, astrophotography. Skateboarding): 01:54:15 to 2:00:00 Expectations to provide and be emotionless: 02:00:00 to 02:08:40 Suffering leads to compassion: 02:08:40 to 02:10:00 Joe’s experience with his advisor: 02:10:00 to 02:26:00 How would you view your past experience now? : 02:26:00 to 02:30:00 How do you feel now that you are out of grad school?: 02:32:00 to End Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

    2h 50m
  5. Venom, Death and Abuse - 2023 Update

    2023-09-04

    Venom, Death and Abuse - 2023 Update

    Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.com Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Youtube:https://youtube.com/@beyond_the_physics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast) Case Study of Serum Sickness in Dog due to Antivenin:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9aTDO4I3U3T_Pre3XPXVKD62mu6KQF9/view?usp=sharingBCG Therapy Info by American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/bladder-cancer/treating/intravesical-therapy.htmlCommunal Narcissism: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/communal-narcissism/Dr. Ramani Video: https://youtu.be/aF8fiHTbGtYRough Timestamps Introduction: Start to 00:04:00 Irene Doctoral Candidacy + Summer School in Pittsburgh: 00:04:00 to 00:10:00 Dealing with Anxiety / Panic Attacks: 00:10:00 to 00:16:00 Sage Emergency, Snake Bite, Kidney Failure (+ Joe Qualification Exam Prep): 00:16:00 to 00:35:00 Joe Qualification Exam: 00:35:00 to 00:40:00 Irene Father Health Emergency (Lack of space to Mourn): 00:40:00 to 01:03:30 Spring 2023 Irene Playing music again + Rock Climbing: 01:03:30 to 01:09:10 Joe Spring 2023, Prospectus + Rock Climbing: 01:09:10 to 01:16:50 Irene Scholarship: 01:16:50 to 01:19:00 Joe “Incident” with Advisor: 01:19:00 to 01:47:50 Summer 2023, Travel, Summer school in Brazil: 01:48:00 to End Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

    2h 2m
  6. How Moon Knight Changed My Life

    2023-08-04

    How Moon Knight Changed My Life

    Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.com Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Youtube:https://youtube.com/@beyond_the_physics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links (Education and potentially useful resources to supplement the podcast) Internal Family Systems Information :  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapyDissociative Identity Disorder Information: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/dissociative-disorders/what-are-dissociative-disordersWhere to watch Moon Knight (Not a sponsor): https://www.disneyplus.com/series/moon-knight/4S3oOF1knocSRough Timestamps (mm:ss) Start - 08:00: Introduction & Catch up 08:00 - 09:15: Value of mental excercise 09:15 -  13:55 : Context from the show 14:15 -  24:00 : Context from my life & My Existential Crisis Quote: "My Body on Railroad Tracks": 17:55 24:30 - 37:20 :  "Who's My Mark and Who's my Steven?" 26:35 -  31:00 : Defining Mark 31:00 - 33:00 : Chink in Mark's Armor 33:00 - 34:45 : Who am I? 34:45 - 37:20 : Defining Steven 37:20 -  42:20 : The conflict between Mark and Steven 42:30 - 46:00 : Steven's right to exist ( despite what society may say ) 46:00 - 48:33 : Take aways, Moving towards integration 48:33 - 50:30 : Homework for you! 50:30 - End : Outro Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

    53 min
  7. Couch Talks #1 - Eigenbros

    2022-04-29

    Couch Talks #1 - Eigenbros

    Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.com Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links Where to find the Eigenbros: https://www.youtube.com/c/Eigenbros/featured https://www.patreon.com/eigenbros https://eigenbros.com/ Rough Timestamps: QFT Discussion (Scattering Amplitudes, Feynman Rules, References):  Start to 30 mins Astro stuff (Quantizing Gravity, Neutron Stars, Black Holes): 30 to 50 mins Movies / TV (Tenet, Primer, Interstellar, 2001 Space Odyssey, Moon Knight (DID), Jesus Christ Superstar) 50 to 70 mins Religion (Social Utility, Education, Politics): 70 to 85 mins Microplastics and Clippy: 85 to End

    1h 35m
  8. From Eigenbros to Beyond Grad School, Juan pt.2

    2022-03-21

    From Eigenbros to Beyond Grad School, Juan pt.2

    Contact Us If you would like to get in contact with Irene or I, you can reach us at beyondthephysics.jg@gmail.com Follow Us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthephysics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondthePhysics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond_Physics If you want to keep up with the program. Links Where to find the Eigenbros: https://www.youtube.com/c/Eigenbros/featured https://www.patreon.com/eigenbros https://eigenbros.com/ References At the beginning of the episode Juan tries to recall the "Sandia National Laboratories" in New Mexico. Rough Timestamps (hh:mm:ss) Start - 00:02:07: Introduction 00:02:07 - 00:03:52 : Where'd We Leave off 00:03:52 - 00:09:07 : Eigenbros is changing, New jobs, Catching Omicron 00:09:07 - 00:21:37 : Recap on events since last interview 00:21:37 - 00:24:22 : Why apply to schools? 00:24:22 - 00:28:22: Working for Uber Eats and the Post Office 00:28:22 - 00:31:37 : Struggles with interviews 00:31:37 - 00:36:22 : How is Eigenbros changing? 00:36:22 - 00:42:07 : Conflict between the bros? 00:42:07 - 00:51:07 : Producing Higher Quality 00:51:07 - 01:05:07 : Honest thoughts about leaving program 00:52:51  : “Feelings leaving grad school” Quote 00:54:29 : “Stillborn” Quote 01:05:07 - 01:13:22 : Philosophy of the Physics Department 01:13:37 - 01:43:22 : Centering Your needs, Equity 01:21:10 : “It’s their loss” Quote 01:26:07 : “We never see you” Quote 01:39:25 : “Controlled Rage” Quote 01:43:22 - 01:48:37 : Difference in perception after passing Qualifying exam 01:51:07 - 2:02:37 : Treatment of students by teachers 02:02:37 - 02:19:55 : Appreciation of empathy in professional spaces 02:19:55 - End : Outro   Free Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Beyond the Physics are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any university, employer or program. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

    2h 21m
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Beyond the Physics is a podcast run by Joseph Guzman and Irene Roman, PhD physics students, who hope to learn more about the universe, and the people that make up the culture behind the science. Come along as we hope to tackle some of the most difficult, and thought provoking questions of our time, and shatter the notions of what it takes to be a physicist.

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  • Creator
    Joseph Guzman
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Physics