In 1981, the world was introduced to Music Television, and the job of video jockey, or VJ, was born.

MTV (Pt. 1) - video jockey with Martha Quinn & Bob Pittman

Ever wonder what kind of job you would have if you were born in a different time?       Jobsolete is a new podcast that asks that very question every week. Helen Hong and Matt Beat take a spin through the workplaces of the past, looking at a different obsolete job in every episode. From the forgotten jobs of history to obscure occupations that still survive, you'll discover some of the most interesting and unusual ways that people have made a living. Go listen to Jobsolete, find out what it was like to be a switchboard operator, a town crier, a food taster, or an MTV VJ. Listen to Jobsolete to learn about History’s Most Fascinating Jobs.

MTV (Pt. 1) - video jockey with Martha Quinn & Bob Pittman

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