<![CDATA[Jobtastic: Explore WHO Makes It Work]]>aecbfa41-7c4a-5b9c-a16e-5933f0c429d2Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000Captivate.fmJobtastic Mediahttps://artwork.captivate.fm/0d0b4d1a-dadd-468b-a1f0-b51c757903be/Jobtastic-Cover-Art-Upload.jpgJobtastic: Explore WHO Makes It WorkJobtastic MediaJobtastic MediaWhat if your kid stopped asking “What is that?” and started asking “WHO does that?” Jobtastic is an educational, story-driven podcast for curious kids (ages 8–12) about epic jobs and careers. We follow real questions from kids to the real experts behind how the world works – from jobs in STEM/aerospace and the skilled trades to creative arts, health/safety, business and plenty you never knew existed! WHO decides how much stuff costs in video games? WHO fixes the underwater parts of bridges? WHO makes the rules in professional sports? This isn't about 'what do you want to do when you grow up?' or boring employment data. It’s a new way for kids to see the world and just maybe where they might fit in it. Every episode includes a Skill Starter kids can use right away. It’s an introduction to practical, life skills connected directly to each job: problem-solving (aerospace engineer), measuring accurately with tools (geodesist), or handling fragile objects (museum curator). Why families and educators love Jobtastic: Real Experts: No actors. No fluff. Kid-Led: Every episode starts with a question from a child Life Skills: To build confidence and independence EXPLORE our growing job library, ASK A WHO QUESTION, grab your free Epic Jobs Tracker listening page and Skill Starters at www.jobtastic.org https://www.jobtastic.orgfalseepisodicnopodcastGeodesist: WHO Measures Mountains?Geodesist: WHO Measures Mountains?In this episode of JOBTASTIC, we meet John Galetzka, a geodesist at NOAA's National Geodetic Survey in the United States.

John helps us answer: “WHO Measures Mountains?” Follow along as we uncover the earth science and STEM secrets behind measuring the world:

  • How they measure a mountain when the ground is always moving.
  • Why his job takes him to some of the Earth’s most remote locations.
  • What’s the world’s most expensive “ruler.”

SKILL STARTER: Precision Measurement.

Every episode of Jobtastic comes with a practical, life skill you can try at home. Today, we’re learning How to Measure Carefully with Tools.

Explore our job library, download your Skill Starter, and grab your free Epic Jobs Tracker at www.jobtastic.org.

]]>In this episode of JOBTASTIC, we meet John Galetzka, a geodesist at NOAA's National Geodetic Survey in the United States.

John helps us answer: “WHO Measures Mountains?” Follow along as we uncover the earth science and STEM secrets behind measuring the world:

  • How they measure a mountain when the ground is always moving.
  • Why his job takes him to some of the Earth’s most remote locations.
  • What’s the world’s most expensive “ruler.”

SKILL STARTER: Precision Measurement.

Every episode of Jobtastic comes with a practical, life skill you can try at home. Today, we’re learning How to Measure Carefully with Tools.

Explore our job library, download your Skill Starter, and grab your free Epic Jobs Tracker at www.jobtastic.org.

]]>1c5a89e7-329b-48fb-a577-b89a9cb54306Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -040016:31falsefull33Scientific Glassblower: WHO Makes Things Out of Glass?Scientific Glassblower: WHO Makes Things Out of Glass?In this episode of JOBTASTIC, we meet Kevin Teaford, a scientific glassblower at the University of Utah.

Kevin helps us answer: “WHO Makes Things Out of Glass?” Follow along as we enter a world where glass can snap and shatter without warning, and discover how art meets hard science:

  • Why cutting-edge scientific research still needs one-of-a-kind glass tools made by hand.
  • What special type of glass was invented specifically for chemistry and science labs.
  • The secret to building complex structures that are sealed closed.
  • Why they create realistic models of the human heart, stomach and brain out of glass.

SKILL STARTER: Basic Burn Safety Awareness

Every episode of Jobtastic comes with a practical life skill you can use right away. Today, we’re learning safety awareness: spotting hidden hazards (hair tools or BBQs), classification of types of burns and why the first rule of safety is to find a trusted adult.

EXPLORE our growing job library, ASK A WHO QUESTION, grab your free Epic Jobs Tracker listening page and Skill Starters at www.jobtastic.org

]]>In this episode of JOBTASTIC, we meet Kevin Teaford, a scientific glassblower at the University of Utah.

Kevin helps us answer: “WHO Makes Things Out of Glass?” Follow along as we enter a world where glass can snap and shatter without warning, and discover how art meets hard science:

  • Why cutting-edge scientific research still needs one-of-a-kind glass tools made by hand.
  • What special type of glass was invented specifically for chemistry and science labs.
  • The secret to building complex structures that are sealed closed.
  • Why they create realistic models of the human heart, stomach and brain out of glass.

SKILL STARTER: Basic Burn Safety Awareness

Every episode of Jobtastic comes with a practical life skill you can use right away. Today, we’re learning safety awareness: spotting hidden hazards (hair tools or BBQs), classification of types of burns and why the first rule of safety is to find a trusted adult.

EXPLORE our growing job library, ASK A WHO QUESTION, grab your free Epic Jobs Tracker listening page and Skill Starters at www.jobtastic.org

]]>0a2a913b-5fda-4ab9-bdb4-c33e7912bf65Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:40:00 -040017:31falsefull22Aerospace Engineer: WHO Designs Helicopters?Aerospace Engineer: WHO Designs Helicopters?In this episode of JOBTASTIC, we meet Dr. Al Brand, Senior Technical Fellow and Director of Flight Technology at Bell Textron – one of only six companies in the world that can build modern helicopters.

Dr. Brand helps us answer:"WHO Designs Helicopters?" Follow along as we explore the world of aerospace engineering and discover how incredible flying machines go from a simple sketch to the open sky.

  • Why helicopters do the critical jobs that airplanes simply can’t
  • Why it takes hundreds of people and years of testing (Arctic, lightning chambers and…)
  • How helicopters are leveling up – you probably didn’t know this aircraft existed

SKILL STARTER: Problem Solving

Every episode of Jobtastic comes with a practical life skill you can use right away. Today, we’re learning How to Use the Engineering Design Process in our everyday life.

EXPLORE our growing job library, ASK A WHO QUESTION, grab your free Epic Jobs Tracker listening page and Skill Starters at www.jobtastic.org

]]>In this episode of JOBTASTIC, we meet Dr. Al Brand, Senior Technical Fellow and Director of Flight Technology at Bell Textron – one of only six companies in the world that can build modern helicopters.

Dr. Brand helps us answer:"WHO Designs Helicopters?" Follow along as we explore the world of aerospace engineering and discover how incredible flying machines go from a simple sketch to the open sky.

  • Why helicopters do the critical jobs that airplanes simply can’t
  • Why it takes hundreds of people and years of testing (Arctic, lightning chambers and…)
  • How helicopters are leveling up – you probably didn’t know this aircraft existed

SKILL STARTER: Problem Solving

Every episode of Jobtastic comes with a practical life skill you can use right away. Today, we’re learning How to Use the Engineering Design Process in our everyday life.

EXPLORE our growing job library, ASK A WHO QUESTION, grab your free Epic Jobs Tracker listening page and Skill Starters at www.jobtastic.org

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