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So You Want to Be a… is a podcast where curious kids Max and Calvin interview real-life professionals to uncover what it’s like to do their jobs. From doctors to designers, each episode dives into the world of work to inspire the next generation of dreamers and doers.
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In this episode of So You Want to Be a…, Max and Calvin explore the exciting world of Search and Rescue. They talk about the teams who help find hikers, climbers, and campers who are lost or injured in the outdoors. Along the way they share amazing real rescue stories, incredible search dogs, and what it takes to become part of a Search and Rescue team.
In this episode of So You Want to Be a…, Max and Calvin explore what it’s like to be a school principal. They talk about how principals lead schools, help teachers and students, and make big decisions that keep everything running smoothly. They also share some surprising facts about the job and what it takes to become a principal.
Max and Calvin hit the road to learn about the life of a truck driver! Discover how massive semi-trucks move food, supplies, and products across the country, sometimes traveling thousands of miles on a single trip. Learn surprising facts about 18-wheelers, and why truck drivers are essential for keeping stores stocked and businesses running. If you’ve ever watched those giant trucks roll down the highway and wondered what it’s like behind the wheel, this episode takes you along for the ride.
Discover how engineers design rockets taller than skyscrapers, build rovers driving around on Mars right now, and even fix spacecraft billions of miles away in deep space. Learn how space technology turns into everyday inventions like memory foam, what it takes to land a job at NASA, and why patience is just as important as math skills. If you’ve ever dreamed about space, this episode is your launch pad.
Listen in as Max and Calvin step into the fast-moving world of real estate! Discover what it really takes to help families buy and sell homes, from negotiating prices to staging houses so they look their best. Learn surprising facts about record-breaking home sales, lightning-fast deals, and how agents earn commission. If you’ve ever seen a “For Sale” sign and wondered what happens behind the scenes, this episode will open the door to a whole new career.
Discover how florists turn flowers into art, design stunning bouquets for big celebrations, and use both creativity and science to keep arrangements fresh and beautiful. Learn surprising facts about how plants communicate, why some roses don’t actually smell like roses, and what really goes into those busy holiday flower rushes. This episode is packed with color, creativity, and cool flower secrets you’ve probably never thought about before.
Find out how science helps make food taste better, stay fresh longer, and even work in outer space. Learn surprising facts about flavor, smell, invented tastes like blue raspberry, and how food scientists help keep chocolate from melting on special days like Valentine’s Day. This episode is packed with curious questions, fun discoveries, and a whole new way to think about the food you eat every day.
Max and Calvin dive into the underwater world of submarine pilots—who guide massive submarines deep beneath the ocean’s surface. They learn how submarines travel in total darkness, work as a team for months at a time, and even make their own air and electricity underwater. This episode is packed with cool facts and shows why submarine pilots have one of the most intense jobs in the world.
Max and Calvin dive into the fast-paced world of professional basketball and explore what it really takes to play the game at the highest level. They talk about teamwork, intense training, game-day routines, and the hard work fans don’t always see behind the scenes. From cool basketball facts to what kids can do now if they dream of playing pro someday, this episode shows why basketball is about much more than just scoring points.
Max and Calvin take a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to be a podcaster—the people who create audio shows you can listen to anytime, anywhere. They explore how podcasts are made, why people love listening to them, and share some amazing facts, like how the first podcast ever was created and how podcasts have even been recorded in space. This fun, meta episode shows how ideas, creativity, and a microphone can turn into a show that reaches listeners all around the world.
Max and Calvin uncover the secretive world of Secret Service agents—the highly trained professionals who protect the President and other important leaders. Learn how agents plan routes like giant puzzles, spot tiny details most people miss, and stay calm in high-pressure situations. From surprising facts about how the Secret Service started to behind-the-scenes details about teamwork and preparation, this episode shows why this serious job takes focus, patience, and incredible awareness.
Max and Calvin explore the world of ENT doctors—specialists who take care of your ears, nose, and throat. They explain what these doctors do every day, and why they’re so important for things like breathing, hearing, speaking, and sleeping. This episode is extra special because Calvin is getting his tonsils out, so they talk about tonsils, surgeries, and how ENT doctors help kids feel better. A helpful, fun episode that makes doctor visits a little less scary and a lot more interesting.
Max and Calvin celebrate the holiday season with a very special guest—Santa Claus himself! In this festive episode, they talk about what Christmas is really about, how people celebrate around the world, and how Santa gets ready for the big day each year. Plus, learn some cool Christmas facts, like when Christmas became a national holiday, a famous moment of kindness during wartime, and how astronauts have even celebrated Christmas in space. This cozy, fun episode is all about kindness, giving, and spreading Christmas cheer.
Max and Calvin dive into the explosive world of volcanologists—the scientists who study lava, eruptions, and the powerful forces shaping our planet. Discover how a single volcano can unleash the energy of billions of sticks of dynamite, why Yellowstone is one of the most closely watched supervolcanoes on Earth, and how volcanic lightning storms form inside giant ash clouds. From collecting fresh lava rocks to tracking tiny earthquakes that warn of eruptions, this episode reveals the thrilling (and fiery!) science behind volcanoes and the people who study them.
Max and Calvin dive into the mystery-solving world of forensic scientists—the real-life science detectives who use fingerprints, DNA, bugs, shoe prints, and chemistry to crack cases. Discover how a single hair can reveal hidden clues, how lasers expose invisible fingerprints, and why every shoe leaves its own unique “signature.” With mind-blowing facts and behind-the-scenes secrets from the crime lab, this episode shows how science helps uncover the truth one tiny clue at a time.
Max and Calvin take you inside the operating room to discover what anesthesiologists REALLY do. From putting patients safely to sleep to monitoring over twenty vital signs every second, these doctors are the hidden heroes of surgery. Learn how the first anesthesia was used in 1846, why scientists still don’t fully understand how anesthesia turns off consciousness, and how specialists care for everyone from tiny newborn babies to patients in open-heart surgery. Full of surprising science, high-pressure moments, and mind-blowing facts, this episode reveals why anesthesiologists are some of the most trusted doctors in the world.
Max and Calvin dive into the world of pharmacists—the medicine experts who keep us healthy and safe! From ancient apothecaries to NASA testing medicine in space, discover how pharmacists mix science, math, and care to help people every day. Plus, learn how much they make, what it takes to become one, and why pharmacists are some of the most trusted professionals in the world!
Max and Calvin step into the world of politics to learn what it’s like to be a U.S. Senator! With Election Day just last week, they break down how senators are chosen, what they do in Washington D.C., and why their votes can shape the entire country. From lawmaking and debates to helping their home states, this episode shows how leadership, teamwork, and service power American democracy!
Max and Calvin race into the wild world of storm chasers—the fearless scientists who drive toward tornadoes instead of away! Discover how they track supercells, collect data inside real twisters, and even use flying drones to study lightning. From 300-mph winds to hailstones the size of baseballs, this episode will blow you away—literally!
Max and Calvin power up the world of electricians! From underwater cables stretching hundreds of miles to NASA’s space electricians keeping the ISS running, this episode is full of shocking facts you won’t believe. Learn how electricians keep our world lit, how much they make, and why there are over a million open jobs waiting for future power pros like you!
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