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The Specialist
by Casey Miner
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? [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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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. Hosted on…
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on...
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12 — Notary Superman
A lot of the people who've met Sunny Jaswal have only spent five minutes with him — but they might have been among the most important five minutes of their lives. Who is this man who swoops in when you most need him, then departs just as quickly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Specialette — Digital Missioner
Listener Kyle Oliver on coaching monks who use YouTube. "The joke is that you should never read the comments. You should read the comments on the videos that these monks put together." Read away on our website, specialistpodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Special Feature: The Committee No One Wants to Be On
The Specialist is on summer vacation! We'll be back soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this special feature from friend of the show Raja Shah about the people who eagerly take on work almost no one wants to do. Photo used under a Creative Commons license from Flickr user Torbakhopper. Hosted on...
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Specialette — Undercover in the Bread Factory
You may know Al Letson as host of the podcasts Reveal, State of the Re:Union, and Errthang. This is the story of the time he went undercover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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11 — Cane Trainer
Traffic surges, tactile clues, and the smell of crispy bacon: meet a specialist who helps blind and low-vision people learn to get around independently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Specialette — Bone Lady
Listener Amy Strauss describes her time overseeing a colony of flesh-eating beetles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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10 — Snake Lady & Wildlife One
Bird bombs, decoy coyotes, and wailers: the tricky job of keeping birds away from planes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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09 — Singing Telegram
Listener Heather Fife got in touch to suggest a Specialist about her parents, who've performed singing telegrams for 34 years — and who had Heather and her four siblings perform them too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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08 — Sidewalk Canvasser
"This job is as much about self-preservation as anything else... feeling good about yourself as a human being despite a lot of rejection." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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07 — Mock Attacker
A man who's paid to behave badly towards women — and what happens when he does his job well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Specialette — Trail Guides, Snap Judgment, & Season 2 Sneak Peek!
Snap Judgment's Anna Sussman tells the surprising story of a search & rescue tracker; tales from the trail in Chile, & a special sneak peek at The Specialist Season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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06 — Zoo Chef
Meeting wild animals' needs and wants, and the dietary preferences of a very picky vulture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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05 — Lice Ladies
Comb, wipe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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04 — Home Stager
Home stager Cora Sue Anthony on how to turn the place you live into a product you're selling, the difference between house and home, and why you never want to run into the back of a sofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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03 — Match Maker
In which Casey accidentally meets one of the last traditional Irish matchmakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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02 — Noise Police
How loud is too loud for a person to live with? Sounds like a job for the noise police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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01 — Ice Guy
Good ice, bad ice, and the person whose job it is to know the difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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? [email protected].
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How many episodes does The Specialist have?
The Specialist currently has 23 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Specialist about?
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? [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Specialist is created and hosted by Casey Miner.
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