In this episode, Katherine Parker chats with us about self care and conference etiquette, finding balance as a baby academic, maps, the joys of writing book reviews, and- even- some hot takes on butterbear! Dive into historical cartography with

10- Getting Wilde with Whitman ft. Andrew Rimby

Feb 12th, 2021 1h 10m

In this episode, Andrew Rimby chats with us about the power of the reading experience and finding comfort in literature. Hear some hot takes on the Haunting of Hill House and listen to Andrew describe how horror literature can help us work thro

9 - Freaking Out Through History ft. Matthew Luckett

Dec 7th, 2020 1h 5m

In this episode, historian Matthew Luckett walks us through the joys of family history, the history of freaking out, and the panic behind horse theft! Learn more about Matthew and his work at : https://lucketthistory.com/ . Credits: Opening M

8- Funnel Necked Beaker People ft. Elliot Helmer

Nov 2nd, 2020 1h 8m

Archaeologists want you to stop looting Native American sites! In this episode, Elliot Helmer walks us through the importance of collaborative archaeology, the desperate need for caffeine on a dig site, and the need for you to leave those artif

Bonus

Bonus Episode- Spooky Scholar Stories

Oct 27th, 2020 22m 41s

BONUS EPISODE! Join us for some Halloween hot takes and a handful of spooky, creepy, and supernatural stories from our Scholars!Credits:Opening Music: "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod

7- Trust Science More ft. Morgan DiCarlo

Sep 8th, 2020 55m 30s

Morgan DiCarlo talks us through Civil Engineering, the importance of networking, clear communication, and getting over stage fright. Dive into the world of water and engineering with Morgan! In addition, please enjoy some wonderful tangents abo

6- On Being A Good Mentor ft. Sierra Van Ryck deGroot

Aug 26th, 2020 1h 10m

Sierra Van Ryck deGroot talks us through museum education, mental health, grad school, and more. How has COVID19 impacted museums (and more importantly, museum workers)? What are the joys and pitfalls of museum education? Dive into the world of

Bonus Episode: Shark Week ft Jasmin Graham

Aug 7th, 2020 1h 11m

BONUS EPISODE! Jasmin Graham talks us through building scientific research teams, why sharks are so important to study, and we solve the Shark PR crisis once and for all. Dive into the shark science world with Jasmin.Find Jasmin on Twitter at

5- Navigating the Seas of Scholarship ft. Jamie Goodall

Aug 4th, 2020 49m 38s

Jamie tells us about transitioning from an academic job to working outside of the university. Hear all about the importance of mentorship, the physicality of field archaeology, the creation of #SwashbucklinStoryTime, and the beauty of creating

4- It's Okay to Ruin Straight Cinema ft. Tara Holmes

Jul 21st, 2020 58m 50s

Tara tells us about queer coding in pop culture. Learn all about the reality of being a first-generation scholar, the power of branding for academics, and the dangers of a "free lunch." Grab a bowl of popcorn and let's head to the (socially dis

3- A Bee in the Hoop Skirt ft. Brenna McCormick Thompson

Jul 7th, 2020 51m 5s

Brenna tells us about doing public history backwards, in high heels, and with a bee in your hoop skirt. Learn all about the politics of education, the ins-and- outs of running field trips on a ship, and the smells you'd experience on a 19th cen

2- If We Aren't Friends On Goodreads, We Should Be Ft. Rebecca Brenner Graham

Jun 23rd, 2020 49m 34s

Rebecca tells us about working at an all-girls school and using audiobooks and iced-coffee to fuel your running. Make a Goodreads account, check out some gender histories, and learn about the politics of name-changes and how to put the public

1- Every Day Is Field Trip Day ft. Kristina Hayek

Jun 1st, 2020 37m 41s

Kristina tells us about finding your dream job across the street from an Applebee's. Leash your dogs, don’t release your turtles, and get into the great outdoors with naturalist, Kristina Hayek. Credits:Opening Music: "Wholesome" by Kevin Ma

Trailer

0- Announcing Scholars Beyond the Tower!

May 5th, 2020 5m 53s

Announcing a new podcast- Scholars Beyond the Tower: Conversations from Our Fields. Hosts Erin Becker and Caroline Propersi-Grossman embark on a journey of professional self-discovery. Stay connected and stay caffeinated!

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