Podcast or Perish
A podcast about academic research and why it matters. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. In each episode, Cameron interviews a different academic scholar about how they do their research, what they've learned, and why their results matter to society. The show covers an amazing breadth of research topics by the most fascinating researchers around the world.
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045: Alison Halsall
01/22/2024
045: Alison Halsall
Dr. Alison Halsall, Associate Professor of Humanities at York University, studies graphic texts in relation to children and childhood. She is the coordinator of the Children, Childhood and Youth Program at York, an undergraduate program that takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding childhood from the perspective of children. The program prepares students for work in fields such as advocacy, counselling, education, health and wellness, and international development, all related to the rights and the experiences of children and youth. In this interview, she talks about her new book, Growing Up Graphic: The Comics of Children in Crisis. The book deals with some very tough topics, including child soldiers and migrant children. Hosted, scripted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Visit our website at for show notes, transcripts, and links to our guests' work.
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044: Susan Dieleman
06/02/2023
044: Susan Dieleman
Dr. Susan Dieleman is the newly appointed and inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at the University of Lethbridge. Dr. Dieleman is a renowned authority on the philosophy of Richard Rorty, the American pragmatist whose approach to understanding society through language and solidarity has been so instrumental in the work of many scholars in the humanities. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Visit our website at for show notes, transcripts, and links to our guests' work.
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043: Emily Rosenman
03/10/2023
043: Emily Rosenman
Dr. Emily Rosenman, Assistant Professor of Geography at Penn State University, is an urban and economic geographer. Her research examines the connections between finance, urbanization, and inequality, and the relationships and structures that produce wealth and poverty simultaneously. Her work on financial crises looks at the politics of knowledge production, how solutions to these crises are narrated and experienced, and the roles of financial industry actors, governments, communities, and the intermediaries that connect them. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at .
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042: Elizabeth Greene
12/01/2022
042: Elizabeth Greene
Dr. Elizabeth Greene, Associate Professor of Classics at The University of Western Ontario, holds the Canada Research Chair in Roman Archaeology. Her work on Roman ruins near Hadrian’s Wall in northern England looks at everyday objects like leather footwear. History is written by the winners, they say, and as a result, the voices of women are often left out of historical narratives. But by looking closer at the archaeological record, Dr. Greene has been able to discover a lot more about everyday life in Roman society. It’s an approach to history that challenges our assumptions about how the world works. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at .
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041: Markus Giesler
11/01/2022
041: Markus Giesler
Prof. Markus Giesler, of the Schulich School of Business at York University, is a consumer researcher. This means he looks at how markets dynamically shape human behaviour. He is an Editor at the Journal of Consumer Research and the bright spark behind one of the most popular courses at our school, "Customer Experience Design." It’s a course that models customer experience design for his students in every lecture, project, and assignment. In this episode, he talks about his latest research paper, “The Consumerization Of Care,” in which he explores how we as a society have responded to the global pandemic in ways that redefine social solidarity. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at .
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040: Francoise Baylis
10/03/2022
040: Francoise Baylis
Prof. Françoise Baylis is a renowned bioethicist and recipient of this year’s Killam Prize in the humanities. Her work on the ethics of gene editing and other technologies related to human reproduction offers clear guidance and thought-provoking critical insights into an area of research that is not only on the cutting edge of science, but tied to the most profound emotions of women and their partners who are trying to have children.
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039: Josh Thienpont
09/01/2022
039: Josh Thienpont
Dr. Josh Thienpont a paleolimnologist from York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. He studies inland aquatic ecosystems in the Arctic to understand what the distant past of lakes and streams can tell us about how climate change is affecting the Arctic. His work is crucial for understanding the effects of humanity on the very waterways on which human life depends. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at .
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038: Alison Harvey
08/03/2022
038: Alison Harvey
Dr. Alison Harvey of York University studies digital games from a communications and culture perspective. Her research looks at issues of inclusivity, justice, and accessibility in digital culture. The multibillion-dollar electronic games industry blurs the line between work and play, exacerbating the exploitation of workers. This makes it an ideal site for Dr. Harvey to study contemporary employment practices. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at
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037: Ozzy Mermut
07/01/2022
037: Ozzy Mermut
Dr. Ozzy Mermut of York University’s Centre for Vision Research investigates the diagnosis and treatment of age-related eye diseases using lasers. Her work on biophotonics harnesses the power of light to provide new insights into the structure and function of the eye, with the promise of new diagnostic tools and minimally-invasive treatments for serious eye diseases. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at
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036: Dayna Scott
06/28/2022
036: Dayna Scott
Prof. Dayna Scott, of York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, holds a Canada Research Chair in Environmental Law & Justice. Her work examines the problematic jurisdictional reality that shapes the transition to a green economy, as Canadian mining companies seek to develop resources on land belonging to the First Nations. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at .
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035: Andrea O'Reilly
05/04/2022
035: Andrea O'Reilly
Prof. Andrea O’Reilly of York University studies motherhood from a profoundly feminist perspective. Deconstructing the taken-for-granted, culturally normative image of mothers has led her to publish over 20 books on mothering. Her most recent work explores the inordinate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at
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034: Sarah Barrett
04/06/2022
034: Sarah Barrett
Dr. Sarah Barrett, of the Faculty of Education at York University, studies the impact that the core beliefs and values of teachers have on classroom practice. She talks here about the emotional experience of online learning and how this has affected teachers and students during the pandemic. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at
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033: Patrick Alcedo
03/10/2022
033: Patrick Alcedo
Dr. Patrick Alcedo, Chair of the Department of Dance at York University, is an award-winning filmmaker whose documentaries capture the beauty of motion and the dreams of possibility among dancers in the Philippines. His work is gorgeous and human, with carefully framed images and haunting, evocative soundtracks. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at
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032: Johnny Rungtusanatham
02/03/2022
032: Johnny Rungtusanatham
Prof. Johnny Rungtusanatham, Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Management at York University, is a leading expert on the subject of supply chain disruptions. We discuss the impact of the huge storm in British Columbia, why stores are sold out of many goods during the pandemic, and what kinds of public policies could make supply chains more resilient. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at
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031: Leeat Granek
01/03/2022
031: Leeat Granek
Dr. Leeat Granek, of the School of Health Policy & Management in the Faculty of Health at York University, studies the emotional, psychological, and contextual factors that shape how healthcare workers do their jobs. Her research has helped thousands of oncologists and neurosurgeons understand how they process grief.
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030: Satinder Brar
11/02/2021
030: Satinder Brar
Prof. Satinder Brar, James and Joanne Love Chair in Environmental Engineering at York University, studies emerging contaminants in wastewater. She creates techniques to identify new pollutants at extremely low concentrations, and then eliminate them in ways that contribute positively to the ecosystem.
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029: Jeremy Kerr & Catherine Sirois-Delisle
09/30/2021
029: Jeremy Kerr & Catherine Sirois-Delisle
Jeremy Kerr, Professor of Biology at the University of Ottawa, studies the causes of biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation.
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028: Steven Bittle
04/12/2021
028: Steven Bittle
Dr. Steven Bittle is an Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and an expert on corporate crime. We discuss the many COVID deaths of elderly Canadians in for-profit long term care homes. Can this be considered a corporate crime?
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027: Public Scholars
02/23/2021
027: Public Scholars
Bettina Forget, Sylvie Ouellette and Erica Pimentel are members of the Public Scholars Program at Concordia University. They study art & space science, bacteria & iron, and accountants & blockchain, respectively.
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026: Gold Medallists
01/24/2021
026: Gold Medallists
Siobhan Angus, art historian, Athina Peidou, space and earth science engineer, and Stephanie Raposo, social psychologist, are the 2020 recipients of the Governor General’s Gold Medal for academic excellence at York University.
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025: Fatoumata Seck
11/02/2020
025: Fatoumata Seck
Dr. Fatoumata Seck of Stanford University is a literary scholar who studies African literature, including Senegalese graphic comics. As a multilinguist, she offers insights into the importance of cultural translation at a time of increasing xenophobia, and the power of satire.
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024: Lamia Balafrej
10/20/2020
024: Lamia Balafrej
Dr. Lamia Balafrej of UCLA is an art historian specializing in the Middle Islamic period. Her work illuminates the connection between slavery and technology, which remains an important feature of the global economy today.
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023: James Smith
07/13/2020
023: James Smith
Dr. James Smith is an engineering professor with a passion for robots and teaching. His robotic models of the human cervix and of quadrupeds teach us how biomimetic approaches can constrain our models, and how collaborating with students unlocks new possibilities.
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022: Uzo Anucha
06/29/2020
022: Uzo Anucha
Dr. Uzo Anucha of York University is a shining example of the community-engaged researcher. She’s the founder of YouthREX, which mobilizes academic research for the benefit of youth workers in Toronto.
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021: Thy Phu
06/15/2020
021: Thy Phu
Prof. Thy Phu of Western University is an English literature scholar who studies the discursive role of photographs in society. Her exhibit of family photos at the Royal Ontario Museum asks us to reconsider our assumptions about families.
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020: Sen. Kim Pate
06/01/2020
020: Sen. Kim Pate
Sen. Kim Pate is a legal scholar who has written extensively on the criminal justice system and Indigenous peoples. She now pursues justice reform from her position in the Senate of Canada.
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019: Marcia Annisette
05/18/2020
019: Marcia Annisette
Prof. Marcia Annisette studies the accounting profession from an interdisciplinary perspective. She talks about her experiences conducting interviews and the importance of having a PhD supervisor who is excited by the same questions that you are.
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018: Bernie Pauly
05/04/2020
018: Bernie Pauly
Prof. Bernie Pauly studies nursing and the healthcare issues around homelessness. She talks about personal cost to nurses of the ethical dilemmas they encounter, which can stay with them for years, and the power of a good survey instrument.
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017: Prem Sikka
04/20/2020
017: Prem Sikka
Emeritus Prof. Prem Sikka is a fearless accounting scholar who has exposed the complicity of the accounting profession in money laundering and tax avoidance. He talks about what it’s like to need to consult a lawyer before publishing your work. Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.
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016: Ela Veresiu
04/06/2020
016: Ela Veresiu
Assistant Prof. Ela Veresiu is a marketing scholar unlike any other. Her research on consumer behaviour deals with an impressively diverse range of subjects, from super-elite members of the World Economic Forum to Roma migrants in Italy.
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