I co-created and co-host the Yakademia Podcast with my friend and colleague Meghan Yap-Chiongco. Every other week, we bring on an academic and encourage them to be themselves; don't turn on your scientist voice, don't shy away from the quirks that make you unique, and don't censor yourself. Whether it's Sam Heraghty talking about the time he saw a skin walker or Sommer Starr talking about that time Fabio Lanzoni was struck by a goose, we want to provide a platform for academics to be themselves and show that there is no right way to be an academic.