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Take a look behind the scenes of science. Join three researchers as they discuss the issues and topics behind modern research and share funny stories from their lives as scientists.Music written and recorded by VoiceROM

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  1. 101 - Aliens Pick the Fake and The Nuance of Co-Supervision

    This week Cameron, Gibbo and Andy discuss current alien influence on Earth. We play pick the fake. We then discuss the nuance required in co-supervision of a research student.

  2. 100 - Celebrating 100!

    I can't believe it! Publish, perish or podcast has made it to 100 episodes. Thank you very much to all of our regular listeners and I hope that we have many more episodes and fun recording sessions to share in the coming months or years!

  3. 99 - Mistakes Made my ECRs and How to Fix Them

    This week Andy and Cameron discuss deep work, flipping classrooms, electronic farewell cards and knitting. Our topic is discussing 6 mistakes made by ECRs.

  4. 98 - Quitting science to follow a passion with guest Dr Lachlan Larsen

    This episode we are joined by Dr. Lachlan Larsen who gives us a behind the scenes look into what it is like to go back to undergrad to follow a passion!

  5. 97 - How COVID-19 Will Change Public Perception of Science

    This week, Andy and Cameron discuss whether science would be sick of COVID-19 yet. We have news, including a surprise from Andy. Our topic is the public perception of science from COVID-19. Will some high profile paper retractions reduce public confidence in the scientific process?

  6. 96 - COVID-19 Silver Linings

    This week Andy and Cameron are looking for opportunity and positives from COVID-19. We also discuss elbow taps, hugging, hand shaking and determine what we want the post-lockdown world to be like with a game of Would You Rather?

  7. 95 - Science working from home tips and COVID-19

    Join Cameron and Andy as they talk about top tips for working from home and how to stay focused.

  8. 94 - What makes you a Scientist?

    This week Andy and Cameron discuss coronavirus, hand washing, urinals, and what exactly makes someone a scientist. We finish with a conference version of Would You Rather?

  9. 93 - What Is A PhD, How long is a PhD and other common questions!

    This month Cameron and Andy tackle common questions about Ph.Ds that people type into google: Q. What is a PhD? Q. How Long is a PhD? Q. Masters vs PhD? Q. Online PhD? Q. PhD by publication Also we see the reprise of Science This!

  10. 92 - Future Planning For a Researcher and a Small Business Owner

    This week Cameron and Andy discuss their new years celebrations before getting serious on their 1, 5 and 10 year plans. We finish by playing 'Would you rather' with questions about our futures. This week's unwitting future sponsor is 'Science Talkies' - a reference that should make sense if you...

  11. 91 - Looking Backward Before We Move Forward, Our 2019 in Review

    This episode we review our years as academics and business owners! Was it good? Listen here!

  12. 90 - Starters Guide to Research Group Digital and Marketing Strategy

    This week Cameron and Andy are a bit quiet because they are recording in a meeting room at a University and discuss where Science would go on a holiday which is followed by a long discussion on the best toilet in the building. Verbalize.Science is expanding and Cameron tells Andy some interesting...

  13. 89 - Andy Has Opinions and Cameron Has News

    This week Andy and Cameron share their news for the last month including Cameron's beef with Dr. Karl and his recent gig at a science communication event. Meanwhile Andy is making money and has some strong opinions on panel sessions. The topic this week is Cameron's career with some massive…

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  14. 88 - Does Science Need Better Referees?

    This week join us as we talk about referees and play spot the fake! Our unwitting sponsor this week is Gibbo's Interstellar Probes.

  15. 87 - Do You Know Gibbo with Dr Ashley Slattery

    This week Cameron, Chris and Andy are joined by Dr. Ashley Slattery. Ash is a world-leading microscopist and former PhD student of Gibbo. We find out what it's like to be a student of Chris and the life of an instrument specialist. We play a new game this week, "Do you know Gibbo" where we find...

  16. 86 - PPoP periodicity, and the PPoP posse have published together!

    This week we have some PPoP news and we play a round of spot the fake which Andy is amazing at! Our unwitting sponsor is Anchor.fm

  17. 85 - Beards, Mingling with Non-Academics, and Pick the Fake

    This week Cameron, Chris and Andy discuss the scientific merit of beards, we talk about our experience in talking with non-Academic staff and Universities and whether some countries or locations are better (or worse) than others. Finally we play our new game Pick the Fake. Unwitting sponsor for…

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  18. 84 - Teaching: A Force For Good In Academia? And Fakes

    This week we tackle the role of teaching for academics and whether or not it is a force for good. We also play a brand new game of spot the fakes! This week's unwitting sponsor is Agilent.

  19. 83 - Judging An Academic Career and the Return of Science Heads

    This week we talk about dodging bus fares, and get serious on how to judge an academic on publication, citation and supervision record. We play science heads. The unwitting future sponsor this week is the Phenom desktop SEM.

  20. 82 - The Best Way To Approach Writing And Grants

    This week we answer your questions and talk about how we write and approach grant writing! Is it just marketing? How much technical detail should there be? We also science the shit out of Bathing!

  21. 81 - The Dangers Of Plagiarism and Looking For Gibbo

    This week we talk about the slippery slope of plagiarism and Gibbo is completely missing! The sponsor for the week is metafact.io - go check them out!

  22. 80 - The Perfect Science Meeting

    This week we create the best science meeting and Andy has some strong opinions about journal clubs... We also play would you rather. The sponsor for this week is PPoP 30 minute Meeting Movement!

  23. 79 - Your Feedback and Science Sandwiches

    This week we check out some awesome feedback from listeners and apply science to the sandwich. This week the sponsor is andrewstapleton.com.au

  24. 78 - Has Science Lost Its Rigour? And Some Tiny News

    Has science lost its Rigour? We disect an article from Australian Cheif Scientist, Alan Finkle And we welcome a special person into the world! Our unwiting sponsor this week is IMC2021!

  25. 77 - Your PhD Is Nothing Unless You Publish

    This week we discuss the importance of publishing during your PhD. Is it just a distraction from creativity and discovery? Also, we all science the shit out of different things. This week the unwitting sponsor is bubble.is - code free software.

  26. 76 - Grant Writing Tips From Dr Daryl Jones

    Are you strategic about grant applications or do you just send them in and hope for the best? Listen to this episode for tips for grant writing success from Dr Darryl Jones. We also science the shit out of concentration. This week's sponsor is SBS on Demand.

  27. 75 - Sleep, Science and Maternity Leave With Dr Leonora Velleman

    This week we are joined by Dr Leonora Velleman and we discuss all things to do with maternity leave, returning to work as a parent as well as breast pumping in the lab! We also science the shit out of Falling asleep

  28. 74 - New Year Re-SCI-lutions And Babysitting

    What are your goals for 2019? This week we talk about our hope and dreams for 2019 and science the shit out of choosing a babysitter. This week's unwitting sponsor is mindahome.com

  29. 73 - 2018: Our Year In Review

    What was 2018 like for you and your career? This week we talk about the highs and lows of our professional lives and reflect on our highlights and lowlights! Brought to you this week by The University of Adelaide's Invoices and Financing department.

  30. 72 - Balancing Science With Life And Listening

    How do you balance life and your science career? This week we have some gold from Gibbo and we science the shit out of listening. Our unwitting sponsor this week is iCap.

  31. 71 - Academic Xmas Shutdown And The Stranger Shuffle

    Are you already shutting down for Xmas? This week we discuss winding down for Xmas and science the shit out of that dance you do with strangers when you walk towards them and both step the same way. Brought to you this week by Laser Whiskers!

  32. 70 - Why Do Universities Need To Restructure And Horse Racing

    What exactly is the purpose of a university merger? Who wins and why it can help? We talk about the University of Adelaide and UniSA Merger and we science the shit out of horse racing! Our unwitting sponsor is UniSA

  33. 69 - Becoming A Great Supervisor And Camping With Science

    What does it take to become an awesome supervisor? Join Andy, Chris and Cameron this week to find out how Cameron will become the best PhD supervisor ever and we also science the shit out of camping. Our unwitting sponsor is angelproductions.co.uk

  34. 68 - The Art Of Resurrecting Data And We Tackle Awkward Conversations

    Can you use old data for new papers and how long is too long between collection and publication? We tackle these questions and also science the shit out of Awkward conversations. Also, Uncle Andy and Cameron answer some of Gibbo's kid's questions. The unwitting sponsor this week is Lief - find it...

  35. 67 - The Best Conference Innovations And Pregnancy Powers: 1 Month Later

    Why do conferences seem immune to technological progress? Surely, we can use tech to bring them into the 21st century? This week we talk conference innovations, continue to test the powers of pregnancy! Our unwitting sponsor this week is Slido!

  36. 66 - Filling The Academic Vacuum And Pregnancy Superpowers

    How much progress is lost when an academic has left a research group? How do you fill that void? We discuss the academic vacuum and science the shit out of pregnancy superpowers. Our unwitting sponsor is Cadburys Dairy Milk Chocolate.

  37. 65 - Judging Scientists Without PhD And Fixing The Family Get-Together

    Do PhDs look down on scientists without a PhD? This week we discuss lab hierarchy and you'll find out if we are nice people. We also science the shit out of family get-togethers. Our unwitting sponsor this week is Divorco-plus.

  38. 64 - Celebrating Science Week With Kiss, Marry Or Kill - Science Edition

    Is national science week a good thing? What is it meant to achieve? This week we talk about national science week and play an old favourite game - kiss, marry or kill - science style. This week's unwitting sponsor is the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

  39. 63 - Massive Successes And Lovely Clean Teeth

    This week Cameron, Chris and Andy all have big news. It turns a bit competitive about who has the biggest news. "Science this" is about teeth brushing. Apparently one of our hosts has a very small mouth. The unwitting sponsor for the week is Officeworks, Pitt Street, Sydney.

  40. 62 - Acknowledgements Are The Rubbish Bit of The Paper And Dog Parks

    Have you actually ever been taught what to put in the acknowledgement section of a paper This week we talk about what the acknowledgement section of a paper is it actually for - or at least what we think it should be used for. And we science the shit out of dog parks... Our unwitting sponsor is...

  41. 61 - Does Your Personality Matter In Science? And Delicious Group Lunches.

    What type of personalities does science attract and does your match? This week we talk about personality testing and we science the shit out of lunches... This week we are sponsored by Joyce's brisket - yum, delicious!

  42. 60 - Deserted Island Science Survival and Assessing Assessments

    This week Cameron, Chris and Andy discuss the nature of assessments in undergraduate and postgraduate science - Is it even possible to fail? Then they take the challenge of the Desert Island 5 - what 5 science items would you need to survive and escape a deserted island?

  43. 59 - Image Matters! Personal Branding For Researchers And The Perfect Accent

    This week we discuss the importance of personal branding for scientists and we engineer the shit out of accents. Our unwitting sponsor is LinkedIn.

  44. 58 - Love Me, Worship Me, The Art Of Getting Awards And Ordering Drinks

    Are awards really the best way to highlight great science? This week we talk about science awards and science the shit out of ordering a drink at a bar. Our unwitting sponsor this week is Fludeoxyglucose drinks - listen and you'll find out what this is!

  45. 57 - Beware The Plagiarised PhD And Getting Arguing Down To A Science

    How much of science is plagiarised? PhD theses of public figures are being examined by an independent group for plagiarism. Would yours pass the test? We also science the shit out of arguments. Our unwitting sponsor this week is Dr Christopher T Gibson's ice cream for breakfast.

  46. 56 - Advice From Australia's Chief Scientist And The Perfect Thank You

    How would you make science better? Well, Alan Finkle (Australia's Chief Scientist) published his thoughts and we tear it apart! We also science the shit out of thank you notes. Our unwitting sponsor this week is Axon Instruments Inc.

  47. 55 - The Death Of The Research Paper And Making Politicians Listen

    Is the research paper dead? How would you make it better? This week we talk the future of research papers, and science the shit out of getting politicians to listen! Also, Gibbo hosts...kind of. Out unwitting sponsor is Andy's science workshops.

  48. 54 - Lab Fashion, Car Music and less Gibbo

    This week Cameron, Chris and Andy discuss fashion in the lab, science the shit out of car music and Chris describes how we are going to be seeing less Gibbo.

  49. 53 - How Startup Culture Can Help Scientists and Brewing Beer

    What can startups teach research? This week Andy, Cameron and Chris have lots of exciting news and Andy tell's us about what he learnt during his start up tour of the US and how it can be used by researchers. They also science the shit out of beer. Our unwitting sponsor this week is Pocket...

  50. 52 - Hidden Government Research Funding And Science Heads

    Did you know about the massive amount of money given to universities in the form of block grants? This week join Andy, Cameron and T-bag as they talk about the huge amount of money governments give to research and play a brand new game - Science Heads. Also, we find out how Chris eats crunchies -...

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Take a look behind the scenes of science. Join three researchers as they discuss the issues and topics behind modern research and share funny stories from their lives as scientists.Music written and recorded by VoiceROM

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Publish, Perish or Podcast has 101 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 4, 2021.

What is Publish, Perish or Podcast about?

Take a look behind the scenes of science. Join three researchers as they discuss the issues and topics behind modern research and share funny stories from their lives as scientists.Music written and recorded by VoiceROM

How often does Publish, Perish or Podcast release new episodes?

Publish, Perish or Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 101 episodes since April 2016.

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