Academia Episodes

Karmel Keeton, a recent law school grad, joined me to dish about grad school stress, stressors that attorneys (and soon-to-be-attorneys) face, migrants, and expungements. We shared memories that, coincidentally, involve alcohol and our best study music. I also break down recent research (also problematic methods in those studies) about migrants and alcohol use among attorneys. Does the stereotype of attorneys having alcohol problems hold up? Listen and find out more. Music by DJ DanceAlone and ...

This episode I met with Breanta Boss, a law student in her final year, who hopes to become a criminal defense attorney. We talk about the basics of the criminal justice system, her experience as a Black woman in law school, Shark Tank, terrible crime shows, and cannibalism. Her article Penance and Punishment: Seeking Reparations from Truth Commissions and Trials was recently published in the State of Texas International Law Section. Editing by: McKenna Hereford. Music by: Kevin MacLeod.

This episode I met with Dr. Alexa Barnes to compare traditional therapy with holistic therapy. I also discuss my own biases about therapy, The Office, and the correct way to put toilet paper on the roll (I still actually don't know). Editing: (painfully) McKenna Hereford. Music: Kevin MacLeod.

Come with me on an adventure where we look at different topics within the scope of research, "experts", and how our own brains trick us. This is an introduction to what you can expect, including entertaining stories.