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  • Bonus Episode: The World of Urban Planning w/ Bryant Dixon
    2024/08/19

    In this special bonus episode, the City of Zachary's Planning and Zoning director Bryant Dixon sheds light on the world of urban planning. You'll hear about his day-to-day duties, his path to urban planning, and even some of what's coming to Zachary.

    Thanks to Emily Wedblad for the cover art, and David Gaines for the music!

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    29 分
  • Bonus Episode: Some Fun Nerdy Stuff w/ Jeff Hoppes
    2024/01/20

    Joining this episode of Curious Careers is Jeff Hoppes, Vice President for Communication at National Academic Quiz Tournaments. He discusses what that means, what he does on a daily basis, and gives interesting, behind-the-scenes insights into the world of academic competition. 

    Plus: What is the best way to get better at Quiz Bowl?

    Link for information on becoming a question writer for NAQT:

    https://www.naqt.com/jobs/ 

    Thanks to Emily Wedblad for the cover art, and David Gaines for the music! 

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    33 分
  • Bonus Episode: Everything Farm Related w/ Celine Perry
    2024/01/01

    On this bonus episode of Curious Careers, Celine Perry discusses her career as a horse trainer and instructer. You'll learn about how she got into this interesting field, what she does on an average day, and about careers for people interested in animals!

    Thanks to Emily Wedblad for the cover art, and David Gaines for the music! 

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    24 分
  • Ep. 2.5: Inside the DA's office w/ Hillar Moore
    2023/10/16

    On this final episode of Season 2, I talk to Hillar Moore, Baton Rouge's long-time district attorney. You'll learn about trials, crime, problems, solutions, and what the district attorney's office does. Spoiler alert- they do a lot.

    Thanks to Emily Wedblad for the cover art, and David Gaines for the music! 

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    26 分
  • Ep. 2.4: The Value of Internships w/ Blake Winchell
    2023/10/10

    As multiple guests have discussed, the key to attening any "Curious Career" is getting practical experiance. On that topic, Blake Winchell from the Louisiana State University Career Center joins the podcast to discuss all things internships. When should you get an internship? How is it different than a part-time job? Why do companies have interns in the first place? And what's the deal with unpaid internships? 

    Thanks to Emily Wedblad for the cover art, and David Gaines for the music! 

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    28 分
  • Ep. 2.3: Signing up for an awesome career w/ Miriam Thor
    2023/10/02

    For the third episode of season two, Miriam Thor joins the podcast to talk about her facinating career as an American Sign Language interpreter. You'll learn how she got started, what the unique challenges of her job are, and what you didn't know you didn't know about ASL!

    Plus: How ASL has influenced her writing!

    Thanks to Emily Wedblad for the cover art, and David Gaines for the music! 

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    38 分
  • Ep. 2.2: The Privilege of Preservation w/ Lydia Blackmore
    2023/09/18

    Lydia Blackmore joins the podcast to discuss her work as the curator of decorative arts at The Historic New Orleans Collection. We dicuss what that means, what she does, and why it matters. 

    Learn more about The Historic New Orleans Collection here!

    Thanks to Emily Wedblad for the cover art, and David Gaines for the music! 

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    29 分
  • Ep. 2.1: The Twists and Turns of Conservation w/ Dr. Janice Bossart
    2023/09/11

    Season Two starts out with an interview with Dr. Janice Bossart, a professor of biology at Southeastern Louisiana University. Listen to learn what she's discovered about the bees and the butterflies!

    Thanks to Emily Wedblad for the cover art, and David Gaines for the music! 

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    35 分