Best Stanford Alumni Podcasts (2024)

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Paternalistic discrimination and gender inequality 29:46

4d ago29:46

29:46

Lalita du Perron talks to Nina Buchmann, PhD candidate in Economics, about her journey from Frankfurt (“only known for its airport”) to Stanford, her childhood fascination with South Asia, and her work on gender norms and human trafficking.By Center for South Asia

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Gender norms, women’s work, and digital jobs 35:14

18d ago35:14

35:14

Lalita du Perron talks to Suhani Jalota, PhD candidate at Stanford, about her life as a social entrepreneur, her time at Stanford as an economist studying labor, and her work with the Myna Mahila Foundation in Mumbai.By Center for South Asia

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Conversation with Eric Yecies, LifeMD 12:34

1M ago12:34

12:34

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, health care partner Christina Bergeron interviews alum Eric Yecies, chief legal officer and general counsel at LifeMD. Eric discusses his journey from practicing IP litigation as an associate at Ropes & Gray from 2004–2008 to becoming a key figure in a publicly traded telehealth company.…

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Cooperatives, Caste, and Political Economy in Maharashtra 50:22

2M ago50:22

50:22

Lalita du Perron talks to Stanford Anthropology PhD candidate Shantanu Nevrekar about his work on cooperatives in Maharashtra, the role caste plays in cooperative membership, and his recent fieldwork trip to India.By Center for South Asia

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Noopur, Raagapella, and Bhangra: meet the student groups! 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

Lalita du Perron talks to Anusha Dwarkanath, Aakriti Lakshmanan, and Josh Singh, about the student groups they run. Find out about the origin, motivations, and activities of these groups in this fun and busy episode! Follow them on Instagram: @stanfordnoopur @stanfordbhangra @stanfordraagapellaBy Center for South Asia

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Care, Kinship, & Cognitive Disability in India 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

Lalita du Perron talks to Paras Arora, PhD Candidate at the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University, about their work on people with cognitive disabilities in India, what care and kinship look like, and the value and importance of art in their ethnographic work.By Center for South Asia

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Habib University and the importance of liberal arts education 46:04

3M ago46:04

46:04

Lalita du Perron talks to Wasif Rizvi, President of Habib University, Pakistan about the state of higher education in the US and Pakistan, and the global importance of liberal arts studies. Because this podcast episode was recorded live, the sound is not our usual high standard. Please bear with us as this is a great conversation – please turn up t…

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Conversation with George Kopcsay, Atlas Air 17:24

5M ago17:24

17:24

In this installment of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, strategic transactions group co-leader Marko Zatylny interviews alum George Kopcsay, general counsel of Atlas Air. George was an associate at Ropes & Gray for five years before going in-house at Atlas, where he has been for 13 years. George talks about the experience of taking the co…

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Home in the Field in Rajasthan 45:17

5M ago45:17

45:17

Shubhangni Gupta talks about her study of heritage and the havelis in Shekhawati, Rajasthan, and her experience of doing fieldwork in a place that is home - and also not home. Follow Shubhangni and her fieldwork notes on Instagram @shubhangnigupta.By Center for South Asia

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Environmental history and temporality in South Asia 36:00

5M ago36:00

36:00

Lalita du Perron talks to Eduardo Acosta (Mellon Fellow at Stanford History) about his PhD from the University of Chicago, the colonial preoccupation to control rivers, climate change, and how time is in fact a cultural construct.By Center for South Asia

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Periyar: authority, caste, and women’s rights 45:19

6M ago45:19

45:19

Lalita du Perron welcomes Karthick Ram Manoharan to discuss his latest book Periyar: a study in political atheism (Orient Black Swan, 2022) and his new research while a visiting fellow at the Stanford Humanities Center. Apologies for occasional sound issues.By Center for South Asia

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Transnational Tibetan Buddhism, Performing Identity, and the 84,000 Project 41:23

6M ago41:23

41:23

Lalita du Perron talks to Ana Cristina Lopes about her work on transnational Tibetan Buddhism, her book Tibetan Buddhism in Diaspora, and her new work on the 84,000 project, whose mission is to translate all of the Buddha’s words into modern languages, and provide open and free access to over 230,000 pages. Find out more at 84000.co.…

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Robert Rakove, Days of Opportunity: The United States and Afghanistan before the Soviet Invasion 38:47

8M ago38:47

38:47

Lalita du Perron welcomes Robert Rakove from International Relations at Stanford to talk about his new book Days of Opportunity: The United States and Afghanistan before the Soviet Invasion. Book link: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/days-of-opportunity/9780231210454By Center for South Asia

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Gowri Shankar, Protecting King Cobras 35:12

9M ago35:12

35:12

Lalita du Perron talks to Gowri Shankar of https://www.kalingafoundation.org/ about his work on the King Cobra, how being bitten by a snake sparked his PhD research, and how to keep ourselves and animals safe.By Center for South Asia

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Rabia Saeed: The power of writing, serendipity, and luck 48:51

9M ago48:51

48:51

Lalita du Perron talks to Rabia Saeed, current Wallace Stegner Fellow in Creative Writing, about her journey from Kohat, Pakistan, to Stanford and beyond. Links to her stories: https://theseventhwave.org/rabia-saeed/ https://www.litromagazine.com/usa/2021/03/jfk-by-rabia-saeed/By Center for South Asia

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Conversation with Heidy King-Jones 28:33

10M ago28:33

28:33

In the latest installment of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, life sciences partner Amanda Austin, who’s also a member of the firm’s alumni committee, interviews alum and friend Heidy (Abreu) King-Jones, former chief legal officer at Provention Bio. Heidy was an associate at Ropes & Gray from 2008 – 2013, after which she took in-house rol…

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Jesse Williams on Recruiting and how he got from Australia to the University of Alabama! 41:37

10M ago41:37

41:37

Nick Saban and Pete Carroll - What's the Difference? AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 17 - Jesse Williams describes his recruiting process as he came from Australia to the University of Alabama. He also tells about playing for the Seattle Seahawks, and what it was like playing for Nick Saban and Pete Carroll. Jesse also shares what he's up t…

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Leave a Legacy! Nick Mobley - University of South Alabama and Thompson High School Alumni 22:36

10M ago22:36

22:36

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 16 - Nick Mobley shares about his time at Thompson High School, and the beginning of the Mark Freeman era at Thompson. Nick also shares about his recruiting process, and how he ended up at South Alabama.By David Green

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Tight End too Long Snapper? - Bailey Parsons - Stanford University Long Snapper 25:42

10M ago25:42

25:42

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 15 - Bailey Parsons talks about growing up in Gardendale, AL, and how he found a second home at Stanford University. He also shares why he focused on long snapping as a recruit, and how that decision allowed him to play at a Power-5 Program. Bailey gives incredible insight into the recruiting process and grea…

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Isabel Salovaara, Tuition and coaching in Patna 37:00

11M ago37:00

37:00

Lalita du Perron talks to Isabel Salovaara, Ph.D. student in Anthropology at Stanford University, about her research project on the tuition and coaching industry in India, and her fieldwork in Patna in particular.By Center for South Asia

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Is Playing JUCO Right For You? Coach Aaron Terry - Iowa Western Community College 17:12

11M ago17:12

17:12

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 14 - Coach Aaron Terry - Defensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Iowa Western Community College. Coach Terry tells why football recruits should consider playing in Junior College. Coach Terry is our first JUCO guest, and he gives great insight to recruits that might want to play at a Community Col…

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Savannah Reier - University of Hawaii - Director of Recruiting 17:12

11M ago17:12

17:12

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 13 - Savannah Reier is the Director of Recruiting for the University of Hawaii. She grew up playing Football, Basketball, and Soccer in Hilton Head, and Tuscaloosa. Tune in to listen to her journey to Honolulu, HI, what advice she has for recruits, and what makes the University of Hawaii special.…

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Aidan Milliff, How people respond to violence 36:20

11M ago36:20

36:20

Lalita du Perron talks to Aidan Milliff, Postdoctoral Fellow in Contemporary Asia, Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), about the choices people make when faced with state or community violence, what it means to be a political scientist, and the excellent community of South Asia scholars at Stanford!…

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Trevor Weldon - Kicker for the Miami Hurricanes 10:38

11M ago10:38

10:38

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast Episode 12 - Trevor Weldon, Kicker for the Miami Hurricanes shares about his decision to start kicking, what the recruiting process for kickers is like, and some of his best football memories.By David Green

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Cedric Douglas - University At Buffalo Defensive Line Coach & Run Game Coordinator 21:39

11M ago21:39

21:39

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 11: Coach Cedric Douglas is my guest. Coach Douglas shares about recruiting and advice to players, and he shares why his Faith is important to him. One of the best Podcasts to date!By David Green

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Keith Brooking - Atlanta Falcons Legend and Georgia Tech HOF - Savannah Christian Prep LB Coach 20:29

11M ago20:29

20:29

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 10: Keith Brooking joins us and shares some NFL insight! He also shares what it's like being a parent of a Highly Rated Recruit now! Great Stories from a man that's done it all in the football world!

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Shay Hodge - Ole Miss Legend - Pass Game Coordinator Jackson Academy 25:32

11M ago25:32

25:32

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 9: Ole Miss Football Legend Shay Hodge joins us for Episode 9 of the Power 5 Podcast. Coach Hodge discusses being recruited by Coach O and others, what it was like playing at Ole Miss, and what he's doing now!By David Green

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Grant Hizer - SMU Scouting Assistant & Data Analyst - Should Group of 5 Players Transfer to Power 5? 17:30

11M ago17:30

17:30

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 8: Grant Hizer is an outstanding data analyst, and he breaks down if players from Group of 5 Schools should transfer to Power 5 Schools to increase their NFL Draft Status. This report is specifically about players that transfer in their final year of eligibility! The clear answer is no! We talk about that and…

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Riley Niblett - IMG Academy Special Teams Coordinator & TE Coordinator 24:27

12M ago24:27

24:27

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 7 - Riley Niblett is our guest for this episode, and he gives some great insight into the success at IMG Academy. Coach Niblett also discusses at length how high school programs can improve their recruiting presence! This is an episode you don't want to miss.By David Green

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Shripad “Tulja” Tuljapurkar, Travels and the chili pepper 35:52

12M ago35:52

35:52

Lalita du Perron talks to Shripad “Tulja” Tuljapurkar, Professor of Biology at Stanford, about his work on demographics, his love of food, and his undergraduate class on the chili pepper.By Center for South Asia

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Landon Smith - Southern Miss Football Assistant Director of Player Personnel 12:44

12M ago12:44

12:44

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 6 - This episode features the craziest recruiting story we have heard on the podcast so far. Coach Smith gives great information to recruits about camps and how teams use social media. Make sure to give this episode a listen.By David Green

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Nathan East - Los Angeles Chargers UDFA - Samford Bulldog LB 18:00

12M ago18:00

18:00

AL Recruiting Power 5 Podcast - Episode 4. Nathan East signed as an Undrafted Free Agent with the Los Angeles Chargers. Nathan talks about his journey as a recruit and that he only had one offer at McAdory High School. He took the offer, redshirted, and took advantage of his Covid year at Samford. He became a leader in their defense to help them wi…

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Nathan East - UDFA Los Angeles Chargers - Samford Bulldog Linebacker 18:00

12M ago18:00

18:00

Nathan East shares his incredible football journey. He only received one offer during his Senior Year. He turned that one offer into a starting position at Samford. Now he has a chance to make the Los Angeles Chargers.By David Green

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TJ Randall - Houston Cougars - Director of Scouting 24:28

12M ago24:28

24:28

TJ Randall, the Director of Scouting for the University of Houston gives advice to players and families looking to play college football. He also gives a great recruiting visit moment.By David

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Trovon Reed - Auburn University - Director of Football and Player Relations 15:27

12M ago15:27

15:27

Coach Reed gives great insight to players that want to play College Football. He also gives advice to parents about encouraging students in their dreams!!By David Green

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Malcolm Askew - Missouri Tigers - Associate Director of Player Personnel 14:36

12M ago14:36

14:36

We talk with Coach Askew about recruiting. Advice he would give to parents and recruits, and we discuss how his faith guides him in coaching!By David

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Gulika Reddy, Teaching as Advocacy 34:41

1y ago34:41

34:41

Lalita du Perron talks to Gulika Reddy, Assistant Professor in the Stanford Law School and Director of the International Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Clinic, about her work as a lawyer, teacher, organizer, and activist, and the NGO she started, Schools of Equality.By Center for South Asia

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Feyaad Allie, Muslim Politics in India 30:56

1y ago30:56

30:56

Lalita du Perron talks to Feyaad Allie about his PhD research on political representation and identity, facial recognition and voting, and post-PhD life.By Center for South Asia

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Elspeth Iralu, Indigenous Mapping and Identity 34:19

1y ago34:19

34:19

Lalita du Perron talks to Elspeth Iralu, 2022-23 Mellon Fellow at the Stanford Humanities Center, about her work on Indigenous mapping, Indigeneity, surveillance, and her identity as Angami Naga.By Center for South Asia

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Conversation with Beibei Sun, Sanofi 27:43

1y ago27:43

27:43

In the latest installment of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, strategic transactions partner Abby Gregor interviews Beibei Sun, senior corporate counsel of global licensing and business development at Sanofi. Beibei was an associate in the life sciences group at Ropes & Gray before joining Sanofi in 2021. At Sanofi, she supports the speci…

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Nasiruddin Nezaami, Stanford after Afghanistan 42:00

1y ago42:00

42:00

Lalita du Perron talks to Nasiruddin Nezaami about August 2021 and being sponsored by Institute for International Education Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF), his work with the American University of Afghanistan and Stanford Law School, and his research on global cyber crime.By Center for South Asia

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Max Bruce: South Asia, Urdu, and Shibli Nomani 32:35

1y ago32:35

32:35

Lalita du Perron talks to Gregory Maxwell Bruce (https://sseas.berkeley.edu/people/gregory-maxwell-bruce/), who teaches Urdu at Berkeley and Stanford, about his multiple book projects, love of language, and the Journal of Urdu Studies, published by Brill (https://brill.com/).By Center for South Asia

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Halima Kazem, Stories from Afghanistan 34:17

1+ y ago34:17

34:17

Lalita du Perron talks to Halima Kazem (Twitter @halimakazem) about the Afghanistan Oral History Project at Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford University and her work training journalists in Afghanistan.By Center for South Asia

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Investors Want a Big Vision, Good Metrics and a Problem You Love 26:14

1+ y ago26:14

26:14

Jorge Torres is co-founder of MindSDB, a tech company that's working to democratize machine learning so businesses make better predictions with their own data. He speaks candidly with Elian and Juleyka about pushing himself to think bigger and reimagine the problems his company can solve, finding the elusive product-market fit, and learning to navi…

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Moogdho Mim Mahzab, Reducing Environmental Pollution in Bangladesh 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

28:43

Lalita du Perron talks to Moogdho Mim Mahzab, postdoctoral scholar at Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, about his work on improving brick kilns and lead acid batteries operations in Bangladesh and the challenges of developmental economy.By Center for South Asia

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For Growth, Put the Team First 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

The Founder and CEO of Dream Big Children’s Center, Cristina Cordeiro, transformed her mission-driven behavioral therapy company to survive the pandemic. Exactly when her clients needed their services most. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about restructuring programs to address staff shortages. And she shares how relentless efforts to serve her c…

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To Build Strong Relationships, Make Bold Commitments 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

22:23

As CEO and founder of Everyday Contacts, Lawrence Chavez designed a hybrid D2C business to strengthen not disrupt the doctor-patient relationship. He speaks with Elian and Juleyka about pitching this unconventional idea to investors and eyecare partners, standing up to pushback, and why he’s not afraid to commit first in business relationships. Our…

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South Asia in Motion at Stanford University Press 43:19

1+ y ago43:19

43:19

Lalita du Perron talks to Stanford University Press South Asia in Motion series editors Thomas Blom Hansen and Dylan Kyung-lim White about the history of the Press, the motivation behind the series, and what makes a great book proposal. Links: Stanford University Press and South Asia in MotionBy Center for South Asia

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Staying True to Your Vision and Values As You Tackle Change 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

Co-founder of The Colour Bar Salon Lorena Martinez left her corporate job to build a beauty business that’s challenging her industry. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about restructuring the company to comply with changing employment laws, supporting her team and competitors, and how an abundance mindset helped her make practical business decision…

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Anuradha Bhasin: Journalism, the Media, and Kashmir 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

33:03

Lalita du Perron talks to Anuradha Bhasin about her role as executive editor of the Kashmir Times, the challenges facing the media in Kashmir, and her time at Stanford as a JSK Journalism Fellow. Follow Anuradha on Twitter: @anuradhabhasin_By Center for South Asia

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