If you ask me, most of us in the U.S. work too hard.  Many of us can't really imagine what it might be like to not work.  Maybe it sounds nice.  But what if you wanted to work, and were unable to? 

This was the case with Devin, who is back in the workforce after a 16-year absence.  In this episode, Devin openly shares her experiences making her way in a world without employment, and finding her way back.  

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Most of us know a DJ. They're the person who picks the music. How hard could it possibly be? Maybe the DJ is creating a beat in real time to an audience, or maybe they are scratching vinyl records. Those things certainly seem to require some skill and attention.

But what sort of talent is required to play a bunch of songs in a digital format? Or to press a button on a pre-programmed beat that someone else created? Surely, anyone can do that. ...or can they? Listen as Ocho talks with Benjamin, a mobile DJ in Southern Minnesota, about the craft, subtlety, and behind-the scenes work that's required of someone who is hired to "just DJ."

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Most well-known musical artists start out playing cover songs. They tend to play fewer covers as they become known for their original work. So when is it time to get out from under the covers?

We present the story of Ben Scruggs, a musician and radio DJ in Southern Minnesota. Find out what motivates him to play original music, and hear about the journey that led him there.

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What does it mean to have a successful music career?  Most people immediately think "rich and famous."  In this episode, Chase and Ocho dissect that idea, bringing out more unique ideas about what they focus on, apart from fame.

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Fuzzy has been a social media enthusiast since the platforms existed. A prolific content creator with a large following, he decided to pull the plug on all platforms in the early part of the 2020s. Listen to find out his story. 

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Most of us have wondered what it would be like to be self-employed, but not a lot of people try it. Listen to this episode to find out how Sherrie got into running her own business!

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At long last, Season Three of I Don't Do That will be coming to your device!  Get the episode topics, release dates, and other valuable information in this fun-packed teaser.

Also, learn about the upcoming Song For The Night Podcast coming in early 2024!

Plus, Ocho's "I Know You Want To Know What I Did This Summer (Vacation)"

Finally, hear two original songs, one of which has never been released!

We're back, baby!

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Bridget quit shaving her body 7 years ago as an experiment in self-acceptance. Tune in to hear the results of her choice!

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Jess has been a practicing vegan for 13 years.  In this episode, we find out what's so delicious about it!  We also talk about Jess's personal journey, and discuss stereotypes about vegans and omnivores alike.  Bon apetit.  

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This is a follow-up to "I Don't Play Drums (Ogar)," Season 1, Episode 4.  If you haven't already, you'll want to listen to that episode before tuning in to this one.

When we last spoke with Ogar just 2 or 3 months ago, he was a resolute non-drummer.  He hadn’t touched drum sticks in two years.  Ogar’s 15-year pursuit of excellence had led to the fulfillment of some of his dreams, and brought him many friendships.  But for far too long, he had been overcome by disappointment and frustration at the grind, which led to him giving up the drums for good.  

...or so we thought!  I recently found out he was back behind the kit again, and called him to find out the details.

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