35 Best Grad Students Podcasts

1. Office Hours With Dr. Lacy

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Office Hours with Dr. Lacy is all about helping doctoral students finish their dissertations in 12 months or less so they can graduate and become DOCTOR!
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Producer/Network Marvette Lacy, PhD
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2. Personal Finance for PhDs

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As a PhD (in training), you face unique money challenges that stem from your low stipend/salary during your years of graduate school and postdoc training. Listen here for the hard-won financial wisdom of your fellow graduate students, postdocs, and PhDs with Real Jobs. From budgeting and frugality to investing and debt repayment, this podcast is your higher education in personal finance.MORE Host Emily Roberts
Producer/Network Emily Roberts
Email ****@pfforphds.com
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3. Alumni Aloud

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The Office of Career Planning & Professional Development at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York presents a podcast for Graduate Center students by Graduate Center students. Graduate Center alumni share their professional journeys and tips for the job search to help current students navigate the ins and outs of career planning.MORE Host Jack Devine
Producer/Network Office of Career Planning & Professional Development
Email ****@ccny.cuny.edu
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 494Twitter 1.3KInstagram 14.3K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips fo

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The Signal Award-winning Grad School Femtoring Podcast provides first-generation BIPOC students and professionals with conversations about graduate school and growth to help you sustainably achieve your goals. I'm your host, Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu, a first-gen Chicana, mama, neurodivergent, and chronically ill grad school and productivity coach, consultant, author and speaker...MORE Host Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu
Producer/Network A podcast on thriving in graduate school for first-generation BIPOC students, offering insights on academic success, career development, mental health, and navigating diversity and inclusion in higher education.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 60 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Inspiration Dissemination

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Inspiration Dissemination is an award-winning radio program that occurs Sunday nights at 7PM Pacific on KBVR Corvallis, 88.7FM. Each week on the program, we host a different graduate student worker from Oregon State University to talk about their lives and passion for research here at the university...MORE Hosts Matthew Vaughan, Lisa Hildebrand
Producer/Network KBVR-FM
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 636Twitter 605Instagram 2.4K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. PhD Career Stories

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PhD Career Stories is a podcast where PhDs share their stories and experiences in life after a PhD, inspiring you to take the next step in your career development! Visit us at https://phdcareerstories.com/MORE Host Tina Persson
Producer/Network PhD Career Stories Team
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7. The Emerging Scholar Podcast

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The Emerging Scholar podcast is designed for graduate students, medical trainees, residents, fellows and graduate students to help them on their journey towards their first scientific project.MORE Producer/Network UMFM 101.5
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Avg Length 440 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. Graduate Students' Den

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The Graduate Students Den podcast explores the highs, lows, and everything in between regarding grad school. Whether you're navigating coursework, research, funding, or just trying to survive, we're here to keep it real.Each week, we bring candid conversations, personal experiences, and insights to help you make the most of your grad school journey. So grab your coffee, take a break from that never-ending reading list, and join us as we dive into today's topic.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The PhDCast

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Welcome to the PhDCast! We are a group of PhD students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute that are here to discuss everything grad school, bringing in personal experiences to give unsolicited advice on issues that we face.MORE Producer/Network CBIS GPA
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Phil's Guide to PsyD

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This podcast provides all the details you need to know to be successful in graduate school. It is specifically dedicated to students pursuing a clinical psychology degree, whether at the master's or doctorate level (Ph.D./PsyD). On this podcast, you will learn things like how to write a compelling personal statement, become a competitive applicant for graduate school, write a dissertation, and learn more about other specialty fields as we will have several guests share their stories about how they embarked on their journeys to become the professionals that they are today!MORE Producer/Network Philip Sarpong
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Insights by Elite Admit

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Insights explores every facet of the graduate school experience: planning, applying, studying, recruiting, and life after graduation. Discussions between Elite Admit, Thailand's leading human capital consulting firm, and students and alumni from the world's best universities will provide a clearer and humanized perspective of this often opaque process.MORE Producer/Network Elite Admit
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12. Grad School Buddy

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Grad School Buddy provides reliable resources that help grad students worldwide confidently navigate grad school and excel in their careers. We aim to equip and nurture the next generation of thinkers and doers interested in redefining rules and bringing positive change to their communities.MORE Producer/Network ebelechukwu monye and Chukwuebuka Amaji
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Hidden Curriculum

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The Hidden Curriculum is a podcast on all the topics you wanted to learn in (econ) graduate school. There are lots of things about the profession that you only hear if you have a great mentor or during networking opportunities. This podcast aims to help decrease that knowledge gap by bringing that information into your headphones! Artwork by @factorintrinseco. Music by Funk O'Clock by Delicate Beats. Licensed by Premium BeatEmail: ****@gmail.comMORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Diary of a Graduate Student with Samara Chamoun

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Hi, I'm Samara, and welcome to Diary of a Graduate Student. This is a space to share stories, lessons, and reflections from the rollercoaster that is grad school—and life. Whether you're here to find connection, comfort, or just some company, thank you for listening. I am so glad you are here.MORE Email ****@msu.edu
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15. GradWell

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GradWell is a limited series podcast that explores various ways the University of Michigan can support its graduate students in their journey to greater wellbeing in their everyday lives. Created for graduate students, by a graduate student—brought to you by the Rackham Graduate School.MORE Email ****@umich.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. The Write In: Grad Student Narratives

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Welcome to The Write In: Grad Student Narratives, a podcast featuring the stories of Yale PhD students who take us on their journey and offer strategies for writing—and being—in graduate school. I am your host, Dr. Julia Istomina, and I get to work (and chat) with Yale grad students in my role as the Associate Director of the Graduate Writing Lab at The Poorvu Center. Each episode features a specific theme or question based on the conversation and story of our guest...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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17. Radio Life Sciences

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RADIO LIFE SCIENCES a podcast produced by the GSLS for the GSLS. LISTEN to educators, policy makers, researchers, fellow students, and others share their perspectives. LEARN about the inner workings of the graduate school, educational opportunities, and more. LEAD the conversation by brainstorming, deciding, and producing the content on upcoming episodes.MORE Email ****@umcutrecht.nl
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18. Discovery Dialogues

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Discovery Dialogues is a podcast from Vanderbilt Graduate School that takes you inside the dynamic world of our graduate student and postdocs. Each episode dives deep into groundbreaking research, the lived experiences of doctoral scholars, and the resources that help them thrive. From academic discoveries to personal journeys, Discovery Dialogues shines a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of Vanderbilt's graduate community.MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. SHORT Talks: The Official Project SHORT Podcast

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SHORT Talks is the official podcast of Project SHORT (Students for Higher-Ed Opportunities and Representation in Training), a nonprofit organization which provides mentorship and resources to graduate school applicants. Created by Sierra Foshe and featuring some of our amazing 800 mentors, episodes focus on different aspects of PhD applications. Learn more about us at: project-short.comMORE Producer/Network Project SHORT
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20. Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs

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Hosted by CJ the DJ (Colette Steer), this is a 30 minute radio show featuring a graduate student or postdoc each week. Each episode is an opportunity for Queen's grad students and postdocs to showcase their research to the Queen's and Kingston community. From time to time, CJ the DJ also interviews an alum or interview grad students in relation to something topical for the day. Grad Chat is a collaboration between the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and CFRC 101.9FMMORE Producer/Network CFRC Podcast Network
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21. Lessons from a PhD

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Welcome to Lessons from a Ph.D. by Dr. Anna AO, where I share the invaluable lessons I've learned on my journey through a STEM Ph.D. Join me as I delve into topics such as pursuing a Ph.D. in STEM, graduating, navigating the job market, and moving from academia to industry. In each episode, I open up about the challenges I faced, celebrate my successes, and spill the details of my journey. You can expect honest stories, personal challenges, and advice that might help you on your journey. You can also expect the stories of guests who have been through similar journeys...MORE Estimated listeners
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22. The PhD Grind Podcast

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A podcast about how to survive your grad years by discussing specific steps along the graduate student journey with guests.
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23. GradChats: Inspiration for the Journey, Not Just the Degree.

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GradChats is a space for graduate students to let loose and talk about the in's & out's of navigating life through graduate school. Through interviews, Q&A's, and hot topics, we hope to shed some light on the life of a graduate student and share tips on how to ace grad school.MORE Producer/Network EDGE Center
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, T

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**********Top 5% Globally Ranked Podcast**********Whether you're a graduate student staring down a thesis/dissertation, a junior scholar building your research agenda, or a seasoned academic ready to level up, this podcast is here to help you write smarter, publish more, and thrive in the process.I'm Dr. Kyle Rudick, full professor at the University of Northern Iowa. I've published dozens of articles, chapters, books, and essays, and edited for some of the top outlets in my field...MORE Host C. Kyle Rudick
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. What If Grad School Was Useful, Actually?

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A hopecore professionalization podcast for graduate students and postdocs curious about how to transition their academic skills into other jobs. Three times a month we share why the skills you've learned in grad school make you a great candidate for your dream job. We cover the non-academic job search and unlearning bad habits using real examples from grad students and academic professionals just like you who have found their dream job. The website for the show is not quite finished yet but feel free to leave questions or topics for other episodes in the comments!MORE Email ****@abd2phd.com
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26. Graduate International Connection

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The Graduate International Connection program (GIC) supports the transition of international graduate students at UC Irvine. Our podcast shares the stories and experiences of our graduate students as they transition to Irvine, California, the U.S., and life as a graduate student.MORE Producer/Network Graduate International Connect
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27. The Roey Grad Podcast

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Whether you're deep in your PhD, considering postgraduate study, or simply curious about academic life, this podcast offers an honest window into what it means to pursue knowledge at Roehampton and what it costs. Produced by Roehampton graduate students, the podcast features interviews with fellow grad students, academics, providers of university services, and special guests.MORE Estimated listeners
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28. A Degree Further

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A Degree Further is a biweekly podcast hosted by The Graduate School, which features accomplished alumni, innovative faculty, and successful student stories and interviews.
Producer/Network The Graduate School at Hood College
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29. Three Degrees

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Three Degrees is a Towson University podcast hosted by Steph Sundermann-Zinger that brings together three graduate students who have one major thing in common—though that one thing changes from episode to episode. From navigating parenthood to managing career changes to tackling imposter syndrome, they share their ups, downs, and everything in between...MORE Host Steph Sundermann-Zinger
Email ****@towson.edu
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30. Fail-Safe Science

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Hello! Welcome to the Fail-Safe Science podcast. Fail-Safe Science is a video repository of successful scientists sharing stories about challenges they experienced during graduate school, how they overcame them, and advice they have for current grads. Ultimately, we created this repository to help science graduate students realize that they are not alone in the challenges they face. To accompany the repository, each week we will be dropping an audio-only podcast version of one of the videos.Check back each week to listen to the latest featured scientist!MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

31. Grad School is Hard, but.....

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Grad School is Hard, but... is a podcast from Dr. Katy Peplin of Thrive PhD. It's for anyone trying to be a human and a scholar, and here to help you dive deeper into how your brain and body work best. Each episode has practical experiments to try to help you find your way through the hard work of grad school, so let's get into it!MORE Producer/Network Dr. Katy Peplin
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32. Grad Talk!

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Welcome to Grad Talk! Through this Podcast, we hope to dive deeper into common and relevant topics that will help Graduate Students better navigate their graduate school journey. The University of Florida's Graduate School and Graduate Student Success Center are thrilled to begin these conversations and share all the advice from current and former graduate students, campus partners, faculty, and other experts that will serve as guests for each episode.MORE Estimated listeners
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33. Prose Notes: A Graduate Writing Podcast

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Join your hosts Samantha Demmerle and Nolan Schad as they discuss how writing shapes and impacts the graduate student experience, what the heck it even means to be a graduate student, and the work they do at the KU Writing Center.MORE Estimated listeners
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