Research Conversations

Welcome to Research Conversations! Undergraduate Students from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill share their exciting research and also discuss how that research comments on everyday life.


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Let’s Talk: Individualism w/ Akash Bhowmik

Brigit Pierce, who is both a member of the PITcasts and the managing editor of the journal, flexes her hosting muscles in this episode featuring another student researcher.  Akash Bhowmik joined us for a...

Let’s Talk: Taylor Swift w/ Emily Cancro

Introducing Emily Cancro, a student researcher with may passions, including popular culture. She joined Ayah Wahab, this episode’s host, for a conversation regarding her scholarship about Taylor Swifts “All Too Well” short film and...

Let’s Talk: Gun Control w/ Benson Wang

Let’s kickoff the first episode after Spring Break by introducing a newer addition to the PITcasts, Samiha Bala. She has been working in editing and now showcases her skills as the host of this...

Let’s Talk: Chat GPT

The Podcast committee is back again to talk about  new technology and how it affects students! This episode focuses on Chat GPT, an AI designed to mimic human writing. Since its launch in late...

Let’s Talk: The Hallyu Wave w/ Bevin Adams

Introducing Bevin Adams, a student researcher majoring in Global Studies! Hosts Adesina Newkirk and Ayah Wahab lead the conversation about the Hallyu Wave, also known as the Korean Wave. Tune in to a discussion...

Let’s Talk: Mike Pence Comes to UNC

Not only does the PITcast do research, but it does current events as well! The Podcast committee comes together to analyze current events affecting students. The first topic on this show discusses Mike Pence!...

Let’s Talk: Appalachia w/ Ryleigh Bennet

Introducing Ryleigh Bennett, our first student researcher of this show! Host Ethan Dahlke guides the conversation about her article published in the Spring 2023 cycle of the PIT Journal. Tune in for the discussion...

Welcome!

In this episode, Host Dan Anderson interviews members of the PIT Journal Podcasting Staff.