Do You Work Here?

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Do You Work Here? episodes

May 19, 2022 How does the internet work?
Its replaced the library, the encyclopedia, broadcast and cable television, and the shopping mall. But, few of us know how the darn thing works. How does the internet stay running? What does its infrastructure look like? And, where does our information on the "cloud" go?

Mike gets answers from Jill Duffy, writer and editor at PCMag.com, and Paul Brodsky, telecoms analyst with Telegeography.

See the map of the undersea cables at submarinecablemap.com

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
10 min
May 12, 2022 What's it like to drive a trash truck?
Who doesn't hate taking out the trash? Imagine doing it 900 times a day.

What's a day in the life like behind the wheel of a trash truck doing what may be the city's most thankless task?

Mike gets answers from solid waste truck operators, Prentice Bass and Kyle Johnson, and Thanos Gauthier, Public Works Superintendent for the City of Pasadena.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
9 min
May 05, 2022 Why do we dream?
Whether we can remember them or not, we all have dreams. How active are our brains when we sleep? Are our dreams telling us something? And, what explains recurring dreams?

Mike gets answers from psychologist and author who specializes in dreams, Ian Wallace, and psychotherapist, Dr. Leslie Ellis.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
10 min
April 28, 2022 Are you a cat person or a dog person?
When it comes to four-legged companions, our world has been divided into two camps - you either love dogs or fancy cats. Why do we prefer one furry friend over another?

Mike puts these questions to experts - professional dog trainer, Nate Schoemer, and cat behavior consultant, Dr. Mikel Delgado.

Check out Nate's YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/NateSchoemer

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
11 min
April 21, 2022 How did bacon and eggs become a "thing"?
Bacon and eggs are synonymous with the classic American breakfast. But, has it always been that way? When and why did bacon and eggs become a cornerstone of traditional breakfast? Is breakfast really the "most important" meal of the day? And, how has breakfast evolved over time?

Mike gets answers from Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes of UCLA, Professor Ken Albala at University of the Pacific, and owner of Simply Fuel, Mitzi Dulan, RD.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
10 min
April 14, 2022 What's the deal with sneezing?
Achoo! Nothing signals the dawn of allergy season quite like that sensation you feel right before letting out a sneeze. While we all have our own unique sneezing style and cadence, it's almost impossible to fight the involuntary expulsion of air out our noses. Why do we sneeze? Are common myths about sneezing true? And, where do allergies come from?

Mike gets answers from Elisabeth Ference, MD at Keck Medicine of USC and Dr. Marc Meth at Century City Allergy in Los Angeles.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
10 min
April 07, 2022 Do you need to wash your jeans?
Low rise, high rise, bell bottoms, flares, boot cut, stone washed, slim-fit... whatever your preference, denim jeans are a staple of the modern wardrobe. And, despite their enduring place in fashion, how to take care of them still remains a mystery. What's the best way to keep your jeans clean? Is washing them a make or break for preserving their integrity?

Mike puts these questions to experts in the field of denim and textiles - Tony Patella of Tellason Denim and Rachel McQueen, PhD of University of Alberta.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
10 min
March 31, 2022 What is déjà vu?
Ever feel like you've been here before? We call this mysterious feeling "déjà vu," French for "already seen." What causes it? And, how can it be explained?

Mike puts these questions to Dr. Akira O'Connor of University of St Andrews' School of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
10 min
March 24, 2022 How do you get a good night's sleep?
Catching z's isn't easy. We use white noise machines, take supplements, drink teas, and count sheep... Yet, our efforts rarely result in quality rest. Why is it so difficult to achieve a good night's sleep? And, what can we do to wake up feeling refreshed when our alarms go off?

Mike gets answers from the Director of UCLA's Sleep Disorders Center, Dr. Alon Avidan.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
10 min
March 17, 2022 What happens to the losing team's merch?
Every true sports fan dreams of the moment when their team is crowned world champs and, when that day finally comes, millions dash to buy all kinds of expensive swag to commemorate the victory. Now, there can only be one winner but, to hedge their bets, apparel makers produce "We Are The Champions" gear for BOTH teams long before a trophy is hoisted.

What happens to the losers' hats, shirts, and sweats? Is all lost in defeat?

Mike gets the answers from Good360’s Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Development Officer, Shari Rudolph, and Jamie Mottram, President of BreakingT.

Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected]
10 min

About Do You Work Here?

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What do you do? And how do you do it? Most of us spend a lot of time at work. Sometimes our jobs define us, and Mike Simpson wants to learn about yours! From paleontologist to Oscar Mayer…