Do You Work Here?
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What do you do? And how do you do it? Most of us spend a lot of time at work. Sometimes our jobs define us, and Mike Simpson wants to learn about yours! From paleontologist to Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driver, we're hitting the road to get a look at how we're all making a living. Come feed sea otters, restore a car, park a cargo ship and cuddle a cow with us! New episodes on Thursdays.
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Do you need to wash your jeans?
Do You Work Here?
04/07/22 • 9 min
Low rise, high rise, bell bottoms, flares, boot cut, stone washed, slim-fit... whatever your preference, denim jeans are a staple of the modern wardrobe. And, despite their enduring place in fashion, how to take care of them still remains a mystery. What's the best way to keep your jeans clean? Is washing them a make or break for preserving their integrity?
Mike puts these questions to experts in the field of denim and textiles - Tony Patella of Tellason Denim and Rachel McQueen, PhD of University of Alberta.
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
04/07/22 • 9 min
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Why do we cry?
Do You Work Here?
08/04/22 • 8 min
We do it when we're sad and, even when we're happy. But why do we cry?
Mike gets answers from Ad Vingerhoets at Tilburg University in The Netherlands.
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
08/04/22 • 8 min
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How did our drinking habits evolve?
Do You Work Here?
06/09/22 • 9 min
We drink to relax, we drink to celebrate, and we drink to drown our sorrows...There's no end to the excuses we can find to drink. What's behind these intoxicating rituals?
How long have we been going to bars? Why do we drink what we drink? And, is there a way to cure a hangover?
Mike gets answers from Adam Rogers, author of "Proof: The Science of Booze," and Dr. Nicole J. Van Groningen, Internal Medicine physician at Cedars-Sinai.
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
06/09/22 • 9 min
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Did the T. Rex have feathers?
Do You Work Here?
05/26/22 • 8 min
Chances are, as an adult, you haven't been asked to name your favorite dinosaur. What are our common misunderstandings about dinosaurs? Why do we think they all lived at the same time? And, how did the T. Rex become a fan favorite?
Mike puts questions to paleontologists at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Dr. Luis Chiappe, SVP of Research and Collections, and Dr. Nathan Smith, Associate Curator of the Dinosaur Institute.
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
05/26/22 • 8 min
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How does the internet work?
Do You Work Here?
05/19/22 • 9 min
Its replaced the library, the encyclopedia, broadcast and cable television, and the shopping mall. But, few of us know how the darn thing works. How does the internet stay running? What does its infrastructure look like? And, where does our information on the "cloud" go?
Mike gets answers from Jill Duffy, writer and editor at PCMag.com, and Paul Brodsky, telecoms analyst with Telegeography.
See the map of the undersea cables at submarinecablemap.com
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
05/19/22 • 9 min
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What's it like to drive a trash truck?
Do You Work Here?
05/12/22 • 8 min
Who doesn't hate taking out the trash? Imagine doing it 900 times a day.
What's a day in the life like behind the wheel of a trash truck doing what may be the city's most thankless task?
Mike gets answers from solid waste truck operators, Prentice Bass and Kyle Johnson, and Thanos Gauthier, Public Works Superintendent for the City of Pasadena.
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
05/12/22 • 8 min
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Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Do You Work Here?
04/28/22 • 10 min
When it comes to four-legged companions, our world has been divided into two camps - you either love dogs or fancy cats. Why do we prefer one furry friend over another?
Mike puts these questions to experts - professional dog trainer, Nate Schoemer, and cat behavior consultant, Dr. Mikel Delgado.
Check out Nate's YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/NateSchoemer
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
04/28/22 • 10 min
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Why do we dream?
Do You Work Here?
05/05/22 • 9 min
Whether we can remember them or not, we all have dreams. How active are our brains when we sleep? Are our dreams telling us something? And, what explains recurring dreams?
Mike gets answers from psychologist and author who specializes in dreams, Ian Wallace, and psychotherapist, Dr. Leslie Ellis.
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
05/05/22 • 9 min
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How did bacon and eggs become a "thing"?
Do You Work Here?
04/21/22 • 9 min
Bacon and eggs are synonymous with the classic American breakfast. But, has it always been that way? When and why did bacon and eggs become a cornerstone of traditional breakfast? Is breakfast really the "most important" meal of the day? And, how has breakfast evolved over time?
Mike gets answers from Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes of UCLA, Professor Ken Albala at University of the Pacific, and owner of Simply Fuel, Mitzi Dulan, RD.
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
04/21/22 • 9 min
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Quick Questions Vol. 1
Do You Work Here?
06/02/22 • 10 min
Jetlag. What is it? How can you lessen its effects? Dr. Vernon Williams, Director of the Center for Sports Neurology & Pain Medicine at Cedars-Sinai's Kerlan-Jobe Institute, and Captain Laura Einsetler explain.
10,000 steps a day. Where did that number come from? Do we really need that many? Dr. Thomas Hirai, director at the bariatric and metabolic health center at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose, and Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, settle the score on steps.
Idioms. Where do common phrases like "nose to the grindstone" and "hold your horses" come from? Jaye Padgett, Linguistics Professor at UC Santa Cruz, traces their histories.
Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
06/02/22 • 10 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Do You Work Here? have?
Do You Work Here? currently has 79 episodes available.
What topics does Do You Work Here? cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Do You Work Here??
The episode title 'Do you need to wash your jeans?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Do You Work Here??
The average episode length on Do You Work Here? is 9 minutes.
How often are episodes of Do You Work Here? released?
Episodes of Do You Work Here? are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Do You Work Here??
The first episode of Do You Work Here? was released on Feb 15, 2022.
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