Research & Respawn

Kit & Cody

Join Cody (some guy) and Kit (an alleged PhD) for *Research & Respawn* , a podcast that aims to make academic research accessible and engaging for everyone. The podcast explores an eclectic collection of academic research, including understanding what we know about media coverage of scientific studies, the concept of happiness, the impact of media genres, genetics, and parasocial relationships. The hosts also dive into research on video games and their effects on individuals and society. Across these topics, each episode breaks down complex concepts and highlights the real-world relevance of research findings. Research & Respawn invites listeners to discover the stories behind studies and understand how research impacts our everyday lives.

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Episodes

32 episodes

  1. Bonus Episode - Second Life 15:29
  2. Bonus Episode - Paralives 14:03
  3. Short Review - InZoi 23:06
  4. Short Review - Sims 4 38:36
  5. Animal Misconceptions 1:04:43
  6. Baldur's Gate 3 1:26:03
  7. Fandom in the Wild 58:10
  8. Fandom 101 1:10:04
  9. Power Poses 54:42
  10. Brain Plasticity 1:09:28
  11. Deep Dive: Dragon Age 1:14:38
  12. Romance in Video Games 1:16:51
  13. Short Review - Dream Daddy 18:23
  14. Short Review - Love, Ghostie 14:57
  15. Short Review - Date Everything 20:10
  16. Sticky Genre 1:06:10
  17. Bad Sociology 1:15:50
  18. Understanding Research Methods 1:41:41
  19. Mass Effect 1:09:56
  20. Happiness 1:08:47
  21. Media Reporting 1:11:30
  22. Halloween Special 1:11:26
  23. Gaming Archetypes 1:17:22