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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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So you want to be a…Robotics Engineer (opens the original)
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robotics engineering ! They discover how robots sense what’s around them, how engineers make them move, and why building a robot takes lots of testing and problem-solving. Plus, they uncover some incredible robotics facts, including a robot that solved a Rubik’s Cube in 0.305 seconds , robots competing in RoboCup soccer , and tiny experimental machines made from living cells . From motors and sensors to AI and robots unlike anything we’ve seen before, robotics engineering is helping build the ma
So you want to be a… Physical Therapist (opens the original)
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In this episode of So You Want to Be a… , Max and Calvin discover what it’s really like to be a physical therapist ! They learn how physical therapists help people work toward their own movement goals, how exercise can help the body and brain adapt, and why every person’s progress can look different. Plus, they uncover some amazing facts about astronauts returning from space, neuroplasticity, and robotic exoskeletons used in rehabilitation. It turns out physical therapy involves a lot more scien
So you want to be a… Plumber (opens the original)
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In this episode of So You Want to Be a… , Max and Calvin dive into the surprisingly fascinating world of plumbing ! 🚰🔧 They discover how water travels through our homes, why that weird curved pipe under your sink is actually really important, and where everything goes after you flush the toilet. Plus, they uncover crazy plumbing facts about, tree roots growing into sewer pipes,ancient plumbing pipes , and how plumbers use plumbing robots to solve problems hidden underground. It turns out there’s
So you want to be a… Pilot (opens the original)
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In this episode of So You Want to Be a… , Max and Calvin take to the skies to discover what it’s really like to be a pilot ! They learn what pilots do before, during, and after a flight, how autopilot actually works, and how pilots train for emergencies. Plus, they uncover incredible facts about a passenger jet that lost all four engines and mysterious ball lightning . And a special thanks to Will for suggesting this week’s episode!
So you what to be a… Geneticist (opens the original)
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In this episode of So You Want to Be a… , Max and Calvin dive into the incredible world of genetics ! 🧬 They learn what DNA and genes actually are, discover how scientists can edit DNA with CRISPR, find out why researchers make animals glow, and explore DNA recovered from woolly mammoths. They even answer the ultimate genetics question: Could scientists really make Jurassic Park? Along the way, they discover how geneticists are learning to read—and even change—the instructions of life.
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