The Other Kind of Doctor

By Royal Holloway Doctoral School

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Welcome to The Other Kind of Doctor, where we sprinkle a bit of fun on the brilliance of PhDs! Join our diverse group of PhD candidates as we navigate the maze of research, academia, and life, all with a healthy dose of humour.


In this podcast we don't wear stethoscopes and scrubs – we're the other kind of doctors! Here we celebrate the quirks and triumphs of the doctoral journey, sharing insightful conversations, compelling anecdotes, and lots of laughs. Whether you’re knee-deep in research or just curious about academia, our podcast offers a light-hearted take on the serious business of earning a PhD.


Expect thought-provoking discussions, candid interviews with experts, and a unique perspective on the ups and downs of the PhD experience. Subscribe to The Other Kind of Doctor, and let’s explore the fascinating, challenging, and downright absurd moments of the academic world together, because even the smartest minds can have their not-so-genius moments!


Series Three is hosted by Teale Failla and Soukaina Ben Abdellah.


Created by Gaia Giampietro and Gemma Rides


Sponsored by the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London


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Episode Date
Season 5, Episode 2: Researcher Showcase: Ukulele Playing Techniques with Elisabeth Pfeiffer
May 19, 2026
Season 5, Episode 1: Women at the Fitzwilliam Museum: A History of Three Objects, Adrianna Chmielewska
Apr 22, 2026
Trailer - Series 5, Spring 25/26
Apr 15, 2026
Ep 40: Annual Reviews and Upgrades
Dec 17, 2025
Ep 39 - Acing the Viva with Dr Kate Ferry-Swainson
Dec 03, 2025
Ep. 38 Digital Wellbeing with Tyler Shores
Nov 19, 2025
Trailer
Nov 09, 2025
Ep. 37 Alternative Sources of Funding
Nov 05, 2025
Ep. 36 UKRI Funding
Oct 22, 2025
Ep.35 Neurodivergence Support and the PhD
Oct 08, 2025
Ep 34 Welcome to the new co-hosts and top tips for first year PhDs
Sep 24, 2025
Series 3 Trailer
Sep 22, 2025
Ep 33 The FINAL Episode (of Series 2)
May 07, 2025
Ep 32 Building a successful supervisory relationship - with Katherine Griffiths
May 06, 2025
Ep 31 Impact during the PhD - with Emily Gow
Apr 14, 2025
Ep 30 Nature and the PhD - with Prof Dawn Watling
Apr 06, 2025
Ep 29 Building a PhD Community
Mar 30, 2025
Ep 28 Careers in Industry - with Dr Tim Holmes
Mar 04, 2025
Ep 27 Perfectionism during the PhD
Feb 27, 2025
Ep 26 The Creative PhD - with Brandon Wade
Feb 10, 2025
Ep 25 Managing chronic illness as a PhD student - with Simran Frontain
Feb 03, 2025
Ep 24 Conferences and Networking - with Ian Lacey
Jan 28, 2025
Ep 23 Looking after your wellbeing - with Dr Vanita Chamdal
Jan 13, 2025
Ep 22 Securing a Research Post-Doc - with Dr Jamie Moffatt
Dec 11, 2024
Ep 21 Taking an Interruption during the PhD - with Dr Matthew Talbot
Dec 04, 2024
Ep 20 PhDs and Relationships
Nov 12, 2024
Ep 19 Getting back into a routine after summer
Nov 04, 2024
Ep 18 Surviving Your First Term as a PhD Student
Oct 28, 2024
BONUS EPISODE! Best Bits and Bloopers from Series 1
Aug 28, 2024
Ep 17 Working full-time during the PhD - with Lewis Champion
Jun 17, 2024
Ep 16 Research and Practice - with Jo Grace
Jun 10, 2024
Ep 15 Completing a Long-distance PhD - with Sarah Richardson
Jun 04, 2024
Ep 14 The Professional Practice PhD - with Arshia Choudhury
May 27, 2024
Ep 13 The PhD as an international student - with Cheng-Yu Hsieh
May 20, 2024
Ep 12 Overcoming writer's block
May 13, 2024
Ep 11 Changing Academic Fields - with Ryan Jefferies
May 07, 2024
Ep 10 Doing a study visit during your PhD - with Pip Brown
Apr 15, 2024
Ep 9 Entering Motherhood during the PhD - with Dr Sarah Sampson
Apr 08, 2024
Ep 8 AI in Academia - with Prof. Chris Watkins
Apr 01, 2024
Ep 7 Is it worth doing a Master's before your PhD?
Mar 25, 2024
Ep 6 Dealing with Rejection in Academia with Prof. Saloni Krishnan
Mar 17, 2024
Ep 5 Presenting your Research like a Pro - with Dr Beatrice Hayes
Mar 11, 2024
Ep 4 Neurodivergence and the PhD - with Hannah Jones
Mar 04, 2024
Ep 3 Teaching alongside your PhD
Feb 26, 2024
Ep 2 Toxic Productivity
Feb 19, 2024
Ep 1 Managing Procrastination
Feb 12, 2024
Series 1&2 Trailer
Feb 05, 2024