The Specialist Casey Miner
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- Society & Culture
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A podcast about work we don't think about and the people who do it. Hosted by Casey Miner, project of KALW public radio in San Francisco. Tips? specialistpodcast@gmail.com.
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14 — Story Sherpa
For our Season 2 finale, we're pulling back the curtain to reveal the specialist behind the podcast and radio show Snap Judgment, and a little about what goes into making our show. Plus: a very special announcement from our team! Make sure you listen through to the end to hear it.
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SPECIALETTE — Fired
Glynn Washington, host and creator of WNYC's Snap Judgment, on a job that was doomed from the start.
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Specialette — Culture Ambassador
Listener Samantha Goldstein on being an observant Jew whose job is to preserve and uphold the values of an evangelical Christian battery company. Photo by Flickr user zeevveez.
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BONUS EPISODE — Poll Locators
On the eve of the 2016 election, forget candidates, issues, and vitriol! Instead, spend the day with two women who work for months finding the perfect location for you to vote. Then go vote!
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13 — Blood Girls
Meet the specialists who craft fake injuries for real first-responder training in a world where the blood you see isn't really blood... but the coffee isn't coffee, either.
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Specialette — Cheetahs, Fleas, and Bird's-Eye Berets
You probably know Mary Roach as the author of such Specialist-filled science books as Gulp, Stiff, and Packing for Mars. But like all of us, she had another life before her current one, and it involved fielding accusatory queries about unwell cheetahs. Photo by Jen Siska, jensiska.com.
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Customer Reviews
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I just discovered this podcast and now it's one of my favorites. Interesting stories and a nice change from the true crime podcasts I listen to!
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Well-produced and gripping, this efficient little podcast delves into topics you won’t hear about anywhere else.