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

Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
1 hr 14 min
Hello Scholars! Today's episode is an exploration of audio science and how decibel levels really affect our hearing with Demi Oshin. We also discuss the creation of new methodologies and ways to discuss new science, it's really fascinating!
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Demi on:
TikTok: @demiaoshin
Instagram: @demiaoshin
Substack: @demiaoshin
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!

Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
1 hr 24 min
Hello Scholars! Since it's election season, it seemed appropriate to take a closer look at what causes democracies to turn into autocracies and how that plays out across the globe.
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Ana on:
TikTok: @phdinyappology
Substack: @phdinyappology
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!

Oct 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
1 hr 11 min
Hello Scholars! Spooky Halloween! I promised a couple extra podcasts this month since we missed September, and here is the first! Nothing like a Halloween special to chill you to the bone! Danielle Garcia-Karr and I discuss Latinx literature and film, the importance of monsters as literary devices, and so much more!
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Danielle on:
TikTok: @dani_monster_phd
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
Sneaking Up by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Thank you for listening!

Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
1 hr 29 min
Hello Scholars! It's been a long month, but here we are, back in my office again! I'm so glad you're here to join my conversation with Jordon Millward as we discuss identity production in the classroom, equitable learning environments, and so much more!
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Jordon on:
TikTok: @askjordon
Instagram: @askjordonitd
YouTube: @askjordonltd
Substack: @jordonmillward
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!

Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
1 hr 15 min
Hello Scholars! After an extended break (oops) we're back in the office to talk to Dr. Mandie Koroi about homeschool co-ops, education accessibility, and finding new ways to create support networks before they are needed.
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Dr. Koroi on:
TikTok: @lifewithdrmandie
Instagram: @dr_mandie_is_here
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!

Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
1 hr 25 min
Hello Scholars! Welcome back! I'm so ready for you to hear this conversation I had with Kelcey Anya about her PhD and public school systems. We dig into the history, cultural friction, and issues with gentrification in the public school system in the US.
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Kelcey on:
TikTok: @kelcey_anya
Instagram: @kelcey_anya
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!

Aug 23, 2025
Aug 23, 2025
1 hr 27 min
Hello Scholars! It's time to explore some really fascinating ideas of decay, sculpture, and queerness and how museums and exhibitions deal with them. Ellie Botoman is an exciting new researcher looking into how the plants we grow and the ways we experience art can inform how we live our lives.
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Ellie on:
TikTok: @elliebotoman
Instagram: @elliebotoman
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!

Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
1 hr 36 min
Welcome back to my office! Today we get to talk to PhD student Isaac Sanders about how they are pioneering novel research methodologies, why diversity is so important to academia, and the future of academics needing to rely on intersectionality and interdisciplinary studies. If you need an uplifting look at academia right now, this is it!
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out our Substack! iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Isaac on:
TikTok: @alltimeisaac1
Instagram: @alltimeisaac
You can follow us on:
TikTok: @thegayethnographer
Instagram: @hypothesis pod 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!

Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
1 hr 29 min
We're back in the office again today with another incredible researcher! Dr. Angelina Wagner specializes in Cooperative Businesses and non-traditional business practices. This is such an encouraging episode, so buckle in and get ready to talk about breaking generational trauma and how the government can make things better for new businesses!
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out the Substack! www.iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Dr. Wagner on:
TikTok - @ beautifullyhuman_twr
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. https://creativecommon...
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom...
Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3
Thank you for Listening!

Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
1 hr 15 min
Welcome back to the office for another week of exciting conversations! Today Dr Erika Hamden and Ira talk about dust in space, interstellar travel, telescopes, and so much more!
For the articles discussed in this episode, check out the Substack! www.iramcintosh.substack.com
You can follow Dr. Hamden on:
TikTok - @erikahamden
Instagram - @erika.hamden
And don’t miss her book, “Weird Universe”!
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. https://creativecommon...
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom...
Theme Music is: Sweaty Linen by Surf Ninja 3
Thank you for listening!







