Hypothesis

Ira McIntosh

Hypothesis is a podcast for academics and anyone who is curious. Join us each week as we discover new things and explore new ideas! Our host, Ira McIntosh, sits down with PhD students, Masters students, professors, and those well on their way to journey through their research and demystify academia. Break down the culture of misinformation with us!

  1. 16. Constellations of Memory with Dr Moiya McTier

    FEB 9

    16. Constellations of Memory with Dr Moiya McTier

    Hello Scholars! Welcome back to my office! Today we have an exciting episode where myself and Dr. Moiya McTier discuss Galactic Bulges, the history of humans looking up at the stars and what all of that has to do with folklore! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Dr. McTier on: TikTok: @goastromo Instagram: @goastromo YouTube:  ⁨@goastromo Website: www.moiyamctier.com   You can follow us on:  TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube:  ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩   Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

    1h 7m
  2. 15. Transitioning the Narrative with Leia Bellinger

    JAN 26

    15. Transitioning the Narrative with Leia Bellinger

    Hello Scholars! Welcome back to my office! It's time for another episode and, with things the way they are in the world, Leia Bellinger is here to lend some insight into the trans experience, gender affirming care for young people, and what it means to explore gender expression.  For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Leia on: TikTok: @letgowithleia You can follow us on:  TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube:  ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩   Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

    1h 35m
  3. 14. There Are Multiple Englishes with Travis Hubbard

    JAN 12

    14. There Are Multiple Englishes with Travis Hubbard

    Hello Scholars! Welcome back to the office for another episode! Today I'm talking with Travis Hubbard about his research into the multiple Englishes that are spoken around the world. We discuss the ins and outs of Academic English, Mainstream English, Black English, etc., and how educational systems aren't allowing for the ebb and flow of language to change.  For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Travis on: TikTok: @thetrillprofessor Instagram: @thetrillprofessor YouTube:  ⁨ ⁨@TheTrillProfessor⁩   You can follow us on:  TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube:  ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩   Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

    1h 18m
  4. 13. Reexamining American Slavery with Kaelyn Apple

    12/29/2025

    13. Reexamining American Slavery with Kaelyn Apple

    Hello Scholars! Welcome back to the office and boy is today's episode a doozy! We talk about the origins of the slave trade in the United States, the myths that have surrounded its origins, and explore the research of my guest, Kaelyn Apple, to work on rewriting the history books and figure out the real truth behind the stories. For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Kaelyn on: TikTok: @kaelyngraceapple Instagram: @kaelyngraceapple YouTube:  ⁨@theredheadacademic⁩   Substack: Kaelyngraceapple.substack.com Website: https://kaelynapple.com You can follow us on:  TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh YouTube:  ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩   Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast! Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Thank you for listening!

    1h 5m
  5. 12. The Kids in the Cage with Mark Yin

    12/16/2025

    12. The Kids in the Cage with Mark Yin

    Hello Scholars! Welcome back to the office for this episode where I discuss the relationship of the legal system to young people. I speak with Mark Yin who is researching how children and young adults can be empowered to advocate for themselves and the ways in which criminal systems restrict their voices.  For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com   You can follow Mark on: TikTok: @mly2365 Website: https://markly0.wordpress.com/ You can follow us on:  TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh   Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast!   Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3   Thank you for listening!

    1h 17m
  6. 11. The Danger of Decibels with Demi Oshin

    11/26/2025

    11. The Danger of Decibels with Demi Oshin

    Hello Scholars! Today's episode is an exploration of audio science and how decibel levels really affect our hearing with Demi Oshin. We also discuss the creation of new methodologies and ways to discuss new science, it's really fascinating! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com   You can follow Demi on: TikTok: @demiaoshin Instagram: @demiaoshin Substack: @demiaoshin You can follow us on:  TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh   Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast!   Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3   Thank you for listening!

    1h 15m
  7. 10. Toppling the Autocracy with Ana Jovanovic-Harrington

    11/10/2025

    10. Toppling the Autocracy with Ana Jovanovic-Harrington

    Hello Scholars! Since it's election season, it seemed appropriate to take a closer look at what causes democracies to turn into autocracies and how that plays out across the globe.  For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com   You can follow Ana on: TikTok: @phdinyappology Substack: @phdinyappology You can follow us on:  TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh   Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast!   Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3   Thank you for listening!

    1h 24m
  8. 9. The Monsters Within with Danielle Garcia-Karr

    10/31/2025

    9. The Monsters Within with Danielle Garcia-Karr

    Hello Scholars! Spooky Halloween! I promised a couple extra podcasts this month since we missed September, and here is the first! Nothing like a Halloween special to chill you to the bone! Danielle Garcia-Karr and I discuss Latinx literature and film, the importance of monsters as literary devices, and so much more! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Danielle on: TikTok: @dani_monster_phd You can follow us on:  TikTok: @thegayethnographer Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh   Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! If you'd like to submit a question to our guests, feel free to DM us on Instagram, email us at podcasthypothesis@gmail.com, or leave us a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/HypothesisPodcast!   Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3 Sneaking Up by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/   Thank you for listening!

    1h 12m
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Hypothesis is a podcast for academics and anyone who is curious. Join us each week as we discover new things and explore new ideas! Our host, Ira McIntosh, sits down with PhD students, Masters students, professors, and those well on their way to journey through their research and demystify academia. Break down the culture of misinformation with us!

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  • Creator
    Ira McIntosh
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Hypothesis