About Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks
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.
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: https://mgmt-tech.unibocconi.eu/facul... Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: https://teodoratomovashakur.com Dr. Jason Ross: https://www.wcu.edu/faculty/jrross.aspx Andrea Wang: https://www.insead.edu/phd-student/lo... Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur
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13 Aug 2026
The Dos and Don'ts of the Job Market (ft. Dr. Brandy Aven & Dr. Ko Kuwabara)
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
Andrea Wang: https://www.insead.edu/phd-student/longge-wang
Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur
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1 Jul 2026
Surviving The Job Market (Ep. 9 ft. Dr. Francesca Nannetti, Dr. Seong Won Yang, and Dr. Andrew Foley)
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
Dr. Andrew Foley: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/andrew-foley
Host Profiles:
Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: https://teodoratomovashakur.com
Dr. Jason Ross: https://www.wcu.edu/faculty/jrross.aspx
Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur
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1 Jun 2026
Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 8 ft. Dr. Jesse Fagan, Valdis Krebs, & Greg Pryor)
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
5 May 2026
Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 7 featuring Dr. Elisa Operti, Dr. Joe Labianca, and Dr. Yonghoon Lee)
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: https://mays.tamu.edu/directory/yongh... Host Profiles: Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur: https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/Tomova-Sha... Dr. Dani Yin: https://directory.smeal.psu.edu/yky5326 Dr. Jason Ross: https://www.wcu.edu/faculty/jrross.aspx Arushi Aggarwal, PhD student at ESSEC Editor: Khalid Tomova Shakur #socialnetworkresearch #socialnetworks #academicresearch #academia #professor
20 Mar 2026
Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 6 featuring Dr. Ron Burt, Dr. Adam Kleinbaum, and Dr. Bill McEvily)
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.gjdgxsGuest Profiles: Dr. Ron Burt: http://ronaldsburt.comDr. Adam Kleinbaum: https://tuck.dartmouth.edu/faculty/faculty-directory/adam-m-kleinbaumDr. Bill McEvily: https://discover.research.utoronto.ca/22779-bill-mcevilyHost 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
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5 Mar 2026
Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 5 featuring Dr. Elizabeth L. Campbell)
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
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18 Jan 2026
Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks (Ep. 4 featuring Dr. Martin Kilduff and Dr. Kun Wang)
Dr. Martin Kilduff and Dr. Kun Wang discuss their peer-reviewed article, "Self-Monitoring at Work: State of the Science," in an interview with Dr. Thea Tomova Shakur, Dr. Jason Ross, and Dr. Dani Yin.
11 Nov 2025
Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks Episode 3
Dr. Raina Brands discusses her research on how dissonant ties in workplace social networks promote gender bias with Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur and Dr. Jason Ross in this interview.
7 Aug 2025
Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks Episode 2
Dr. Lara Yang, Sarayu Anshuman, Dr. Amir Goldberg, and Dr. Sameer B Srivastava discuss their peer-reviewed article on network cohesion and organizational identification with hosts Dr. Teodora Tomova Shakur and Dr. Jason Ross in this interview.
10 Apr 2025
Talking Ties: The Science of Social Networks
Welcome to the very first episode of the Social Network Society Podcast! 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 ”The Reconnection Process: Mobilizing the Social Capital of Dormant Ties” by Dr. Emanuela Rondi, Dr. Daniel Levin, and Dr. Alfredo De Massis. You can find a link to the paper below. Thank you for listening! 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://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/ab...
Practitioner-oriented Piece: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/r...
Author ProfilesDr. Emanuela Rondi: https://ifera.org/team/emanuela-rondi/Dr. Daniel Levin: http://www.levin.rutgers.eduDr. Alfredo De Massis: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/peop...
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