Steve Tippins Ph.D.Helping doctoral students get their dissertation accepted, succeed in their careers, & change the world | Academic Career Advisor | Dissertation Chair & Founder, Beyond PhD Coaching | 35 + years of experience.

POV: You're nervous during your dissertation defense

24 Feb 2026 · 0 min

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Steve Tippins plays a panicked PhD candidate in his dissertation defense. His only line, "Well, how the turntables," captures the absurd moment when everything falls apart in front of the committee.

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