Hypothesis

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!

Episodes

Jul 27, 2026

1 hr 21 min

Hello Scholars! In the office today we have Dr. Michael Patrick Vaughn to talk about gay identity, collective memory, and how the medical trauma of HIV/AIDS has shaped the way generations of gay men understand themselves and their communities. We also talk about whether identity ever really “crystallizes,” how our memories—and the things we've forgotten—shape who we are, making the personal sociological, and what happens when an academic takes their research skills outside of academia and into the tech industry.
 
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
 
You can follow Dr. Vaughn on:
LinkedIn: Michael Patrick Vaughn, PhD
 
You can follow us on:
TikTok: @hypothesispod and @thegayethnographer
Instagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintosh
YouTube: @thegayethnographer
Substack: iramcintosh.substack.com
 
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Jul 27, 2026

1 hr 21 min

Jun 19, 2026

1 hr 25 min

Hello Scholars! In the office today we have Dr. Richard A. Price to talk about special education in the US and, specifically, how teachers are taught to work with students with disabilities and what challenging the biases and systems currently in place could mean for those students and everyone else.For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.comYou can follow Dr. Price on:
Instagram: @drichardaprice
TikTok: @_theforeverstudent
You can follow us on:TikTok: @hypothesispod and @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩Substack: iramcintosh.substack.comDon'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 3Thank you for listening!

Jun 19, 2026

1 hr 25 min

May 19, 2026

1 hr 16 min

Hello Scholars! In the office today we have Dr. Xavier Small who is a counselor, pastor, and recent PhD graduate who is here to talk about mentorship, faith-based counseling, and what it means to be aware of your faith and still use your mind. For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.comYou can follow Dr. Small on:Podcast: The Martian Talk Podcast
Instagram: @unicorn.phd 
TikTok: @unicorn.phdThreads: @unicorn.phd 
You can follow us on:TikTok: @hypothesispod and @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩Substack: iramcintosh.substack.comDon'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 3Thank you for listening!

May 19, 2026

1 hr 16 min

May 4, 2026

1 hr 26 min

Hello Scholars! Today I get to catch up with my old friend, Alan Herrera, who is a journalist and member of the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA. It’s a highly informative conversation about the future of journalism, why it’s so easy for us to rush into conspiracy, and the importance of media literacy. For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.comYou can follow Alan Herrera on:Substack: @alanfherreraWebsite: https://foreignpresscorrespondents.org/alan-herrera
You can follow us on:TikTok: @hypothesispod and @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩Substack: iramcintosh.substack.comDon'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 3Thank you for listening!

May 4, 2026

1 hr 26 min

Apr 21, 2026

1 hr 7 min

Hello Scholars! Today is a deep conversation with Mannie Brown into how faculty, staff, and administration can best support university students, the ripple effect of COVID19 on students, and what the university system could look like in the future! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.comYou can follow Mannie Brown on:TikTok: @prof.envy and @emeraldenvyyyInstagram: @prof.envy and @emeraldenvyyy
You can follow us on: TikTok: @hypothesispod and @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.comDon'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 3Thank you for listening!

Apr 21, 2026

1 hr 7 min

Apr 7, 2026

1 hr 11 min

Hello Scholars! I had so much fun talking with Dr. Clementine Vann-Alexander! You won't want to miss this spirited discussion about postfeminism, how Hollywood writes female roles, and the deeper meanings behind makeover movies. Truly an amazing conversation!For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.comYou can follow Dr. Vann-Alexander on:TikTok: @clemmieishereInstagram: @clemmieishere
Substack: SchemingThirdWife.substack.com
You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.comDon'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 3Thank you for listening!

Apr 7, 2026

1 hr 11 min

Mar 23, 2026

1 hr 24 min

Hello Scholars! Today is an exciting day in the office because I have Hassan Elzawy here to discuss the historical roots of Egyptology, what it’s like studying Egyptology as an Egyptian both in Egypt and the UK, and how colonialism affects the field of research. If you’re a fan of ancient Egypt, this episode is just for you!For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.comYou can follow Hassan on:TikTok: @hassan.elzawyInstagram: @hassan_the_egyptologistYou can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube: ⁨@thegayethnographer⁩ Substack: iramcintosh.substack.comDon'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 3Thank you for listening!

Mar 23, 2026

1 hr 24 min

Mar 9, 2026

1 hr 19 min

Hello Scholars! Today in the office we are talking to Camren Lewin who is studying urban renewal in Knoxville, Tennessee, and its racist and classist roots. We discuss how city planning is touted to be for the benefit of those living in poor areas, but ultimately is used to gentrify and exclude the residents from the benefits of an updated neighborhood.
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Camren on:TikTok: @cammmthehistorianInstagram: @camreviewsbooks
 
You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube:  ⁨@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!
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Mar 9, 2026

1 hr 19 min

Feb 23, 2026

1 hr 21 min

Hello Scholars! Shan Cawley is in the office today to help us dispel myths around life in West Virginia, explore what life is like for first generation low-income college students, and who knows, maybe Moth Man will show up! 
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Shan on:TikTok: @drfreakingidiotInstagram: @dr.idiot_
 
You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube:  ⁨@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!
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Feb 23, 2026

1 hr 21 min

Feb 9, 2026

1 hr 6 min

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: @goastromoInstagram: @goastromoYouTube:  ⁨@goastromoWebsite: www.moiyamctier.com
 
You can follow us on: TikTok: @thegayethnographerInstagram: @hypothesispod and @iraamcintoshYouTube:  ⁨@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!

Feb 9, 2026

1 hr 6 min

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