Students Teaching Students

Allie and Rae sit down with Dr. Kidada Williams to discuss her podcast; Seizing Freedom. They also talk about diversity in all its forms. Diversity in people, thoughts, ideas, projects in relation to universities and other spaces.  Follow us! @STSPodcast19 @RaeRam14 @AlliePenn3 Follow Dr. Williams: @KidadaEWilliams

Rae and allie sit down with Billy Wall-Winkel to discuss his work in museums, the future of public history and his podcast projects.  Follow Billy: @historianbilly Follow Allie: @AlliePenn3 Follow Rae: @RaeRam14

Rae and Allie sit and chat  in order to get back into the swing of things. Both have changed jobs during the pandemic, and wanted to catch up on all that has happened.  Follow us on Socials!  @STSPodcast19

Allie and Rae sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hart to discuss her work on Ghana and Digital Humanities. They also discuss the necessity of supporting fellow academics and making connections across the world and across disciplines. As always, follow us @STSPodcast19 

Allie and Rae talk with James about his research into unions, labor history, and LGBTQ history and how all those things intersect! 

Kristin chats with Allie and Rae about grad school, searching for jobs, and working at an academic institution but not as an academic. They also discuss community colleges and their important role in many people's lives.  Follow us: @STSPodcast19

Allie and Rae chat with their friend Katie about her journey to getting her PhD in history. Katie specializes in 20th century German History, specifically women and gender. Her dissertation is about Catholic women in Nazi Germany.  We talk about her research, the need to diversify  one's resume, being a woman in academia, having a child while in grad school, and being comfortable with "I don't know" when going into the archive.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @STSPodcast19  You can find Katie on Twitter: @katiechakaparks You can find Allie on Twitter: @AlliePenn3 You can find Rae on Twitter: @Raeram14 

In this episode Allie and Rae sit down with fellow TV maven Marissa to discuss Downton Abbey. Arguably, one of the best television dramas. It has everything, history, costumes, the landed gentry, British accents, attractive actors and great drama. What’s not to love? Are you Team Edith or Team Mary? Let’s be honest, we’re ALL Team Sybil. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @STSPodcast Check out our related Blog Site: wonderlandzine.com @WonderlandZine Support us on Patreon! 

Rae and Allie used Zoom and a podcasting app to record this final installment of 'Love in the Time of Corona.' There are some updates at the end of the episode since things have changed since we recorded this so long ago. 

In honor of Anne Boleyn's Death Day we're releasing this Bonus episode which is the audio from an episode from Rae's old Podcast.  Hear all about the historical figure Anne Boleyn and her fandom which has spanned centuries.  @STSPodcast19 

In part two Rae asks Allie the second set of  12 questions of the New York Times intimacy quiz: "36 Questions that lead to love". You're about to know more about Rae and Allie than you ever wanted to.  Don't forget to follow us! @STSPodcast19 

In part one Allie asks Rae the first 12 questions of the New York Times intimacy quiz: "36 Questions that lead to love". You're about to know more about Rae and Allie than you ever wanted to.

Allie walks you through the history of the Italian Hall Disaster and the women who agitated for workers rights during the copper miners strike in 1913. She explores history by asking "Where the ladies at!?!?"

Allie sat down with Robin to talk about empowering women in Detroit.

Rae and Allie sit down with Dr. Jones an Archivist at the Ruether Library in Detroit. They talk about his college career trajectory, how he got the job he has and thoughts about the future of the archival profession

Allie and Rae walk through the MSU Museum exhibit about the Sister Survivors of the Larry Nassar case. Walk through the exhibit, learn how they curated and designed each room. Hear the stories of strength and resilience of the young women who came forward. Learn how such an exhibit comes into being and how difficult topics are shared. Follow us: @STSPodcast19

Rae sat down with Lily Wilson Szlaga a PhD candidate at Wayne State University. She is also an American Historical Association Career Diversity Fellow. They talked about Lily's research, internships in the humanities, and the importance of mentorship.

Rae and Allie sit down with their friend Laura and talk about the job search project. We can happily say after the recording of this episode, she now has a job at anarchive!

Emily talks to us about her new coffee shop in Detroit which she hopes will be a positive addition to the community where her shop will be located. This is a coffee shop with purpose. It will also have a community dark room and Emily hopes it will revitalize an area that has long been depressed and forgotten. You can follow Emily's journey on Instagram: @gatheringcoffeeco or see her photography @em.steffen Follow us! @Stspodcast19

Senara Dollar grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is currently a law school student at Michigan State University. She shares with us her thoughts of Lower Peninsula weather, what law school looks like for her, what makes her want to be a lawyer, and last, but not least, some lawyer jokes. Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! @STSPodcast19

Dave Moore is the Brand Archivist and Historian for the Carhartt clothing Company. His jobs include DAM admin, finding new acquisitions, outreach as an ambassador for the archive. This episodes covers topics related to creating an archive from scratch, how 130 years of a company gets preserved, and how ebay may be an archivist's best friend. It also covers questions such as, how do you ensure your archive is respected and used by a company, how do you advocate for space, how can you translate heritage work into profit? More broadly this episode talks about how to get a job, how to be paid for your work, and what the daily life of a corporate archivist looks like.

**Trigger Warning* We do discuss sexual violence in this episode. Allie and Rae sit down with Ciera, a friend from grad school who finished her Masters in History along with an archival certificate. They discussed graduate school, academia, and women's studies. They particularly focused on the subject of Ciera's research; Marital rape laws in the United States.

Rae and Allie talk about the end of the year, Allie's Graduation and summer plans. They also talk about what it was like being joint degree students and the pros and cons of getting two degrees. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @STSPodcast19 Like us on Facebook!

Allie and Rae talk with Tracy about her research, her development as a scholar, and academia in general. They cover her first book, the work she did after her Masters Degree and why she doesn't feel the need for people to call her Doctor. They also discuss Mr. Rogers, Pittsburgh and Midland Michigan.

Allie and Rae sit down with Leon, a PhD student at Wayne State University. They discuss his research interests, racism, and his project to honor a veteran doctor in Indianapolis. He speaks extensively about Lt. Colonel Joseph Ward During the Jim Crow era in the United States, 1896 to 1954, Joseph H. Ward (1872-1956) became a physician, surgeon, entrepreneur, U.S. Army officer, hospital Administrator, and civic leader.  Give to his GoFundMe Campaign! https://bit.ly/2TLxBxH

Allie and Rae sat down with Sarah Lebovitz to talk about what the job search is like for a new archivist/librarian. Sarah spoke candidly about the ups and downs of searching for a job for a year. Interviews, resumes, cover letters. She also gave us some book recommendations! including one of Rae's favorites; Mr. Penumbra's 24 hour Bookstore.

Rae and Allie talk about who they are, what they're interested in and how this podcast got started. It all began with a conference, some milkshakes, and a love of learning.