OxPod: Conversations with Students at the University of Oxford

Showhost Rick Longley, a 2nd-year undergraduate studying Experimental Psychology, engages in long-form conversations with his peers and friends that study at Oxford University. Regular topics include student life, passion for one's degree, and stress about coursework, alongside off-beat tangents and inspirational segments.

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OxPod #6: Amy Ellis Winter (English, Christ Church College)

Amy Ellis Winter is a 2nd year undergraduate studying English Language and Literature at Christ Church College. She acts as Director of Communications at The Oxford Union, works as Editor in Chief of That Oxford Girl, and also acts as an ambassador for Zero Gravity – an online programme which connects undergraduate mentors with students from underprivileged backgrounds to increase access to Oxbridge & Russell Group universities. Amy is also former Senior Editor of The Oxford Blue and has wor...

May 14, 2023•1 hr 27 min

OxPod #5: Luther R (Experimental Psychology, St. Catherine's College)

The OxPod is back! A warm welcome to our new producer ROS and to our returning guest – Luther R. In this episode, Rick and Luther discuss the neuroscientific basis of determinism, "pre-scientific" psychologists, and the psychoanalysis of tap water.

Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 5

OxPod #4: Daniel Celis Garza (DPhil Materials Science, Harris Manchester College)

Last year, Daniel completed a PhD in Materials Science, during which he studied metal modelling for fusion energy applications. He now works at Oxford University's Department of Scientific Computing. [Apologies for the reduction in audio quality. Better audio quality will resume next week!]

Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 4

OxPod #3: George Hofstetter (Worcester College, Summer Programme / Stanford University / The Other Place, Summer Programme)

George is a 22-year-old Software Engineer, University Innovation Fellow at Stanford University, CEO, Motivational Speaker, and Business Consultant. At 16, George started GHTech Inc. to help Black and Brown students gain entry into technology as innovators, not just consumers. George has built various online networks throughout his career including; a platform that connects Black and Brown students across the United States, teaching computer science and design thinking workshops in South Africa a...

Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 3

OxPod #2: Luther R (BA Experimental Psychology, St. Catherine's College)

Luther joins Rick once again to discuss psychology, meditation, and the connection between professional c-sections and that one scene from the movie Alien. The audio quality has been upped on my end, hopefully it makes for a more enjoyable listening experience. You can find Luther under the name: @luthersonline on Instagram and Youtube. Mentioned during the show was a 6-month free student subscription to the Waking Up meditation app. Find it here: https://app.wakingup.com/scholarship?options=1...

Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 2

OxPod #1: Luther R (BA Experimental Psychology, St Catherine's College)

Fortunately, the audio quality on my end is lacking, leaving vast room for future improvement.

Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 1

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