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Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks

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Welcome to the Social Networks Society Podcast! The Social Networks Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among the scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Social Networks Research

Episode 13

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 01:25:03

In this episode, we had the pleasure of brining together Dr. Ron Burt, Dr. Martin Kilduff, Dr. David Krackhardt, and Dr. Mark Granovetter for a fascinating conversation about the past, present, and future of social networks research. We reflect on the development of the field, discuss where social networks research stands today, and explore where it may be headed in the future. It’s a longer episode than usual, but one that we hope you’ll enjoy. This episode offers a unique opportunity to hear from some of the scholars who have helped shape the field. If you liked today's episode, please like and subscribe to our channel. Additional Information: The Social Networks Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks. If you are interested in joining our community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V... Link to the SNS Community Website: https://www.socialnetworkssociety.org Guest Profiles: Dr. Ron Burt: https://www.ronaldsburt.com Dr. Mark Granovetter: https://sociology.stanford.edu/people... Dr. Martin Kilduff: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/36393-mart... Dr. David Krackhardt: https://scholars.cmu.edu/2809-david-k... Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: https://teodoratomovashakur.com Dr. Jason Ross: https://www.wcu.edu/faculty/jrross.aspx Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur #socialnetworksresearch #socialnetworks #academicresearch #academia #professor

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Inside the World of Networks with Dr. Beppe Soda

Episode 12

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 54:02

In this episode, we had the immense pleasure of speaking with Dr. Beppe Soda about his wide-ranging body of scholarship. We discussed his new book, Formal and Informal Networks in Organizations, as well as one of his recent papers, titled “In the Network of the Conclave: Social Connections and the Making of a Pope”, co-authored with Dr. Alessandro Iorio and Dr. Leonardo Rizzo. Dr. Soda shared many fascinating stories and spoke candidly about his journey writing a book and building such an impressive scholarly career. We hope you enjoy this engaging and enriching conversation! You can find a link to Dr. Soda’s new book below. Link to the book: https://global.oup.com/academic/produ... If you liked today's episode, please like and subscribe to our channel. Additional Information: The Social Networks Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks. If you are interested in joining our community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V... Link to the SNS Community Website: https://www.socialnetworkssociety.org ******** We would also like to take a moment and quickly remind you to sign our petition in support of SNS becoming an interest group at AOM: https://stanfordgsb.qualtrics.com/jfe... Every signature brings us one step closer. Thank you for your support! ********** Guest Profiles: Dr. Beppe Soda: Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: Dr. Jason Ross: Andrea Wang: . Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur

The Dos and Don'ts of the Job Market (ft. Dr. Brandy Aven & Dr. Ko Kuwabara)

Episode 11

Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 56:09

Episode 10 of Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks podcast is now available on all major platforms. This is the second (and last) episode of a two-part series geared toward PhD students and postdoctoral scholars navigating the academic job market. In this episode, we chatted with Dr. Brandy Aven and Dr. Ko Kuwabara, who were so generous in taking the time to chat with us. They shared their perspectives on the dos and don'ts of the job market, including what search committees look for and common mistakes candidates can avoid.

Thank you for listening! If you liked today's episode, please like and subscribe to our channel. Additional Information:

The Social Networks Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks.

If you are interested in joining our community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VlemV9z3N0gnqMHmfuqZnImrWaPZot_y/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.gjdgxs

Link to the SNS Community Website: https://www.socialnetworkssociety.org

Guest Profiles:

Dr. Brandy Aven: https://scholars.cmu.edu/396-brandy-aven

Dr. Ko Kuwabara: https://gatton.uky.edu/people/ko-kuwabara

Host Profiles:

Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: https://teodoratomovashakur.com

Dr. Jason Ross: https://www.wcu.edu/faculty/jrross.aspx

Surviving The Job Market (Ep. 9 ft. Dr. Francesca Nannetti, Dr. Seong Won Yang, and Dr. Andrew Foley)

Episode 10

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Duration 01:01:43

Episode 9 of Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks podcast is now available on all major platforms.

This episode is part of a two-part series geared toward PhD students and postdoctoral scholars navigating the academic job market. In Part 1, we hear from three (rockstar) assistant professors who recently went through the process themselves. In Part 2, we'll hear from senior faculty as they share their perspectives on the dos and don'ts of the job market, including what search committees look for and common mistakes candidates can avoid.

In Episode 9, we discuss when to start preparing application materials, how to approach job talks and campus interviews, and practical advice for successfully navigating the faculty hiring process. Whether you're getting ready to go on the market or just beginning to think about it, this conversation offers practical insights from junior faculty who have recently been through the experience.

Thank you for listening! If you liked today's episode, please like and subscribe to our channel.

Additional Information: The Social Networks Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks. If you are interested in joining our community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VlemV9z3N0gnqMHmfuqZnImrWaPZot_y/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.gjdgxs

Link to the SNS Community Website: https://www.socialnetworkssociety.org

Guest Profiles: Dr. Francesca Nannetti: https://neoma-bs.com/professors/nannetti-francesca

Dr. Seong Won Yang: https://olemiss.edu/profiles/syang9

Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 8 ft. Dr. Jesse Fagan, Valdis Krebs, & Greg Pryor)

Episode 9

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 54:59

Welcome to our podcast! The Social Networks Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks. In this episode, we sit down with three incredible practitioners - Dr. Jesse Fagan, Valdis Krebs, and Greg Pryor – to explore social networks from a practitioner’s perspective. Tune in for an engaging discussion! Thank you for listening! If you liked today's episode, please like and subscribe to our channel. Additional Information: Link to the SNS Community Website: https://www.socialnetworkssociety.org If you are interested in joining the community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VlemV9z3N0gnqMHmfuqZnImrWaPZot_y/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.gjdgxs Guest Profiles: Dr. Jesse Fagan: https://www.jessefagan.com Valdis Krebs: http://www.orgnet.com/about.html Greg Pryor: https://connectedcommons.com Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/Tomova-Shakur-Teodora Dr. Jason Ross: https://www.wcu.edu/faculty/jrross.aspx Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur #socialnetworkresearch #socialnetworks #academicresearch #academia #professor

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Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 7 featuring Dr. Elisa Operti, Dr. Joe Labianca, and Dr. Yonghoon Lee)

Episode 8

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 46:19

Welcome to the Social Networks Society Podcast, named Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (available on all major platforms)! The Social Networks Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks. Join us for an engaging discussion featuring Dr. Elisa Operti, Dr. Joe Labianca, and Dr. Yonghoon Lee. We can't wait for you to hear their valuable insights and thoughtful guidance on how to effectively mentor PhD students. Thank you for listening!

If you liked today's episode, please like and subscribe to our channel. Additional Information: Link to the SNS Community Website: https://www.socialnetworkssociety.org If you are interested in joining the community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V... Guest Profiles: Dr. Elisa Operti: https://faculty.essec.edu/en/cv/opert... Dr. Joe Labianca: https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/people... Dr. Yonghoon Lee: Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: Dr. Dani Yin: Dr. Jason Ross: Arushi Aggarwal, PhD student at ESSEC Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur

Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 6 featuring Dr. Ron Burt, Dr. Adam Kleinbaum, and Dr. Bill McEvily)

Episode 7

Friday, March 20, 2026 • Duration 01:03:18

Welcome to the Social Network Society Podcast, named Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (available on all major platforms)! The Social Network Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks.

In this episode, we had the honor to chat with three astonishing professors - Dr. Ron Burt, Dr. Adam Kleinbaum, and Dr. Bill McEvily – who offered rich perspectives on pedagogical strategies, course design, and the challenges and opportunities involved in teaching social networks. We hope you enjoy the conversation, we sure did! Thank you for listening! Link to the SNS Community Website: https://www.socialnetworkssociety.org If you are interested in joining the community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VlemV9z3N0gnqMHmfuqZnImrWaPZot_y/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.gjdgxs Guest Profiles: Dr. Ron Burt: http://ronaldsburt.com Dr. Adam Kleinbaum: https://tuck.dartmouth.edu/faculty/faculty-directory/adam-m-kleinbaum Dr. Bill McEvily: https://discover.research.utoronto.ca/22779-bill-mcevily Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/Tomova-Shakur-Teodora Dr. Dani Yin: https://directory.smeal.psu.edu/yky5326 Dr. Jason Ross: https://www.wcu.edu/faculty/jrross.aspx Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur

#socialnetworkresearch #socialnetworks #academicresearch #academia #professor

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Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 5 featuring Dr. Elizabeth L. Campbell)

Episode 6

Thursday, March 5, 2026 • Duration 45:53

Welcome to the Social Network Society Podcast, named Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (available on all major platforms)!

The Social Network Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among the scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks. In this episode, we spotlight a recently published peer-reviewed article, titled "The Gendered Complexity of Sponsorship: How Male and Female Sponsors’ Goals Shape Their Social Network Strategies" by Dr. Elizabeth Campbell and Dr. Catherine Shea. You can find a link to the paper below. Thank you for listening!

Link to paper: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Catherine-Shea-3/publication/394976000_The_Gendered_Complexity_of_Sponsorship_How_Male_and_Female_Sponsors'_Goals_Shape_Their_Social_Network_Strategies/links/68b0ba0bd9261f6f51afc836/The-Gendered-Complexity-of-Sponsorship-How-Male-and-Female-Sponsors-Goals-Shape-Their-Social-Network-Strategies.pdf

Link to the SNS Community Website: https://www.socialnetworkssociety.org

If you are interested in joining the community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VlemV9z3N0gnqMHmfuqZnImrWaPZot_y/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.gjdgxs Paper Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=NTMnMjAAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=NTMnMjAAAAAJ:xtRiw3GOFMkC

Author Profiles:

Dr. Elizabeth L. Campbell: https://rady.ucsd.edu/faculty-research/faculty/elizabeth-campbell.html

Dr. Catherine Shea: https://scholars.cmu.edu/6644-catherine-shea

Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/Tomova-Shakur-Teodora Dr. Dani Yin: https://directory.smeal.psu.edu/yky5326 Arushi Aggarwal, PhD student at ESSEC

Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 4 featuring Dr. Martin Kilduff and Dr. Kun Wang)

Episode 5

Sunday, January 18, 2026 • Duration 51:36

The Social Network Society (SNS) is a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among the scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks. In this episode, we’ll spotlight a recently published peer-reviewed article, titled "Self-Monitoring at Work: State of the Science" by Dr. Martin Kilduff, Dr. Kun Wang, and Dr. Stefano Tasselli. Thank you for listening! Hosts: Dr. Thea Tomova Shakur, Dr. Jason Ross, and Dr. Dani Yin Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur

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Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 3 featuring Dr. Raina Brands)

Episode 4

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Duration 32:20

Social Network Society Podcast - Episode 3. This episode features Dr. Raina Brands who chatted with us about her recently published paper at AMR with Dr. Martin Kilduff, titled "Multiplex Jeopardy: Dissonant Ties Promote Gender Bias in Workplace Social Networks". This podcast is brought to you by the Social Network Society (SNS). SNS a community aimed to foster meaningful connections among scholars engaged in research, teaching, and practice of social networks. This podcast is sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Link to the SNS Community Website: https://connect.aom.org/communities/c... If you are interested in joining the community, please click on the following link for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V... Paper Link: https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5... Author Profiles:

Dr. Raina Brands: https://www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/people/rai... Dr. Martin Kilduff: Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: . Dr. Jason Ross: Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur

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