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

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!
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!

Jan 26, 2026

1 hr 34 min

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!
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!

Jan 12, 2026

1 hr 18 min

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!
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!

Dec 29, 2025

1 hr 5 min

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!

Dec 16, 2025

1 hr 17 min

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 26, 2025

1 hr 14 min

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!

Nov 10, 2025

1 hr 24 min

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 31, 2025

1 hr 11 min

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 27, 2025

1 hr 29 min

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!

Oct 15, 2025

1 hr 15 min

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!

Sep 1, 2025

1 hr 25 min

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