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Dan Heath · Business

What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath

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.

Episodes

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An Aerospace Engineer

07 Apr 2026
37m
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A Diplomat

24 Mar 2026
34m
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A Lineman

10 Mar 2026
30m
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A Health Inspector

24 Feb 2026
30m
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An Olympic Bobsledder (Replay)

17 Feb 2026
38m
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A London Divorce Lawyer

10 Feb 2026
35m
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A Baker

27 Jan 2026
35m
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A Dog Groomer

13 Jan 2026
33m
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A Marine Corps JAG

30 Dec 2025
33m
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An Elementary School Teacher

16 Dec 2025
34m
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A Humanitarian Worker

02 Dec 2025
34m
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A Conductor

18 Nov 2025
31m
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A Master Electrician

04 Nov 2025
32m
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A Baseball Player

21 Oct 2025
31m
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A Seismologist

07 Oct 2025
33m
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An Executive Chef

23 Sep 2025
33m
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A Speechwriter

09 Sep 2025
32m
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In this episode of "What It's Like To Be," Dan Heath interviews Stephen Krupin, a speechwriter who has worked for CEOs, doctors, and even President Obama. Krupin shares insights into the challenges and rewards of crafting speeches for various occasions, from commencement addresses to political events. He recounts an am...

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A Floral Decorator

26 Aug 2025
33m
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A Car Mechanic

12 Aug 2025
33m
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In this episode of "What It's Like To Be," Justin Snodgrass, a car mechanic and auto repair shop owner, shares insights into his profession. He recounts a peculiar case of a Cadillac's passenger seat reclining on its own due to a shorted wire and another involving maggots falling from a car's heater vents, illustrating...

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A Pharmacy Tech

29 Jul 2025
37m
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In this episode of "What It's Like To Be," host Dan Heath interviews Rose Davin, a pharmacy technician with over 20 years of experience in both retail and clinical settings, to explore the realities of her profession. Rose discusses the differences between retail and clinical pharmacy work, including the surprising use...

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