Ever been to the symphony? The conductor is an iconic image...but what are they actually doing up there with that baton? Mike gets answers from conductor, Linhan Cui, a 2022/23 Dudamel Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Got questions? Email Mike at ivegotquestions@audacy.com

Ever been to the symphony? The conductor is an iconic image...but what are they actually doing up there with that baton? Mike gets answers from conductor, Linhan Cui, a 2022/23 Dudamel Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Got questions? Email Mike at ivegotquestions@audacy.com

Why do orchestras need a conductor?

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 Wienermobile driver, we're hitting the road to get a look at how we're all making a living. Come feed sea otters, restore a car, park a cargo ship and cuddle a cow with us! New episodes on Thursdays.

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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 Wienermobile driver, we're hitting the road to get a look at how we're all making a living. Come feed sea otters, restore a car, park a cargo ship and cuddle a cow with us! New episodes on Thursdays.

What do you do? And how do you do it? Most of us spend a lot of time at work.&nbsp; Sometimes our jobs define us, and Mike Simpson wants to learn about yours! From paleontologist to Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driver, we're hitting the road to get a look at how we're all making a living. Come feed sea otters, restore a car, park a cargo ship and cuddle a cow with us! New episodes on Thursdays.

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