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

Apr 21, 2026
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 7, 2026
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!

Mar 23, 2026
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 9, 2026
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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Feb 23, 2026
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!
Funky (sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3
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Feb 9, 2026
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
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Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
1 hr 34 min
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: @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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Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
1 hr 18 min
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: @thetrillprofessorInstagram: @thetrillprofessorYouTube: @TheTrillProfessor
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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Dec 29, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
1 hr 5 min
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: @kaelyngraceappleInstagram: @kaelyngraceappleYouTube: @theredheadacademic Substack: Kaelyngraceapple.substack.comWebsite: https://kaelynapple.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!
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Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
1 hr 17 min
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!







