What It's Like To Be...
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<p>Curious what it would be like to walk in someone else’s (work) shoes? Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath as he explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do.</p>
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9/18/2023
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Recent Episodes
September 22, 2026
A Special Ed Teacher
Host Dan Heath interviews special education teacher Sierra Patrick about navigating the complexities of a self-contained classroom and supporting nonverbal students.
September 8, 2026
An Auctioneer
Host Dan Heath interviews auctioneer Joe Bodnar about the thrill of bidding wars, valuable collectibles, and the art of separating treasure from junk.
August 25, 2026
An Infectious Disease Doctor
Host Dan Heath interviews infectious disease doctor Dr. Boghuma Titanji about diagnosing rare infections and the realities of her critical work.
87 total episodes available with 67 transcripts
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Eileen Vélez-Vega
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Michael Rejent
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Linda Beall
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- What is What It's Like To Be...?
<p>Curious what it would be like to walk in someone else’s (work) shoes? Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath as he explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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