Working
Episodes
Megan Abbott's Go-To Story Structure
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Isaac Butler talks to crime novelist and TV writer Megan Abbott, who describes her creative-writing rituals, her go-to story structure...
How DeMane Davis Pivoted From Advertising to Filmmaking
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Rumaan Alam talks to TV and movie director DeMane Davis about what a working director really does. According to Davis, it requires a h...
How DeMane Davis Pivoted From Advertising to Filmmaking
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Rumaan Alam talks to TV and movie director DeMane Davis about what a working director really does. According to Davis, it requires a h...
Behind the Scenes at the Opera With Jamie Barton
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, June Thomas talks with opera singer Jamie Barton. Barton is a critically acclaimed American mezzosoprano who performs at major opera houses...
Behind the Scenes at the Opera With Jamie Barton
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, June Thomas talks with opera singer Jamie Barton. Barton is a critically acclaimed American mezzosoprano who performs at major opera houses...
Miho Hazama’s Musical Journey
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Isaac Butler talks with the jazz composer, arranger, and orchestrator Miho Hazama. Hazama’s latest album Dancer in Nowhere was nomin...
Miho Hazama’s Musical Journey
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Isaac Butler talks with the jazz composer, arranger, and orchestrator Miho Hazama. Hazama’s latest album Dancer in Nowhere was nomin...
Sponsored: Delivering Extraordinary Experiences with Customer Experience Expert Liliana Petrova
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to closing a deal, generating client referrals, or getting repeat business, understanding how to elevate the customer’s experience can...
Sponsored: Delivering Extraordinary Experiences with Customer Experience Expert Liliana Petrova
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to closing a deal, generating client referrals, or getting repeat business, understanding how to elevate the customer’s experience can...
Why Maira Kalman Loves to Work on Lots of Projects at Once
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Rumaan Alam talks with the multitalented artist Maira Kalman. Kalman is an illustrator, writer, artist, and designer known for her pla...
Why Maira Kalman Loves to Work on Lots of Projects at Once
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Rumaan Alam talks with the multitalented artist Maira Kalman. Kalman is an illustrator, writer, artist, and designer known for her pla...
How Divergent Author Veronica Roth Learns From Criticism
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the revamped Working. We’re pivoting to creativity! New hosts Rumaan Alam, Isaac Butler, and June Thomas will be talking to writers, musi...
How Divergent Author Veronica Roth Learns From Criticism
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the revamped Working. We’re pivoting to creativity! New hosts Rumaan Alam, Isaac Butler, and June Thomas will be talking to writers, musi...
How Does an Economics Correspondent Do His Job?
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Jordan’s last episode as host, he won’t be asking the questions. Instead, Slate’s June Thomas will be talking to him about how he’s coveri...
How Does an Economics Correspondent Do His Job?
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Jordan’s last episode as host, he won’t be asking the questions. Instead, Slate’s June Thomas will be talking to him about how he’s coveri...
Sponsored: Coaching and Culture with Margo Downs
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode recorded live at the CENTURY 21® Leadership Summit in Palm Springs, Dr. Julie Gurner tackles these interconnected topics with...
Sponsored: Coaching and Culture with Margo Downs
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode recorded live at the CENTURY 21® Leadership Summit in Palm Springs, Dr. Julie Gurner tackles these interconnected topics with...
How Does a Cloistered Nun Do Her Job?
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talked to Sister Mary Catharine Perry, a Dominican nun at The Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary in New Jersey. As more people have...
How Does a Cloistered Nun Do Her Job?
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talked to Sister Mary Catharine Perry, a Dominican nun at The Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary in New Jersey. As more people have...
Working Classics: How Does a Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Chef Do Her Job?
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talks to Molly Baz, Senior Associate Food Editor at Bon Appétit. Molly is part of the team of chefs who create and test recipes for...
Working Classics: How Does a Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Chef Do Her Job?
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talks to Molly Baz, Senior Associate Food Editor at Bon Appétit. Molly is part of the team of chefs who create and test recipes for...
How Does a Skydiving and Wingsuit Instructor Do His Job?
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan kept his feet on the ground but talked with Daniel Darby about intentionally falling through the air. Daniel is a professional wings...
How Does a Skydiving and Wingsuit Instructor Do His Job?
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan kept his feet on the ground but talked with Daniel Darby about intentionally falling through the air. Daniel is a professional wings...
Working for the Run: How Does a Running Brand Owner Do Her Job?
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How Does a Running Brand Owner Do Her Job?
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How Does an Olympic Running Coach Do Her Job?
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How Does an Olympic Running Coach Do Her Job?
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How Does the Race Director of the New York City Marathon Do His Job?
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How Does the Race Director of the New York City Marathon Do His Job?
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How Does a Sports Bra Scientist Do Her Job?
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How Does a Sports Bra Scientist Do Her Job?
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Sponsored: Negotiate Like a Pro with Sports Agent & Executive Andrew Brandt
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we realize it or not, negotiation comes up a lot in everyday life. From buying a house to negotiating your salary or even compromising with yo...
Sponsored: Negotiate Like a Pro with Sports Agent & Executive Andrew Brandt
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we realize it or not, negotiation comes up a lot in everyday life. From buying a house to negotiating your salary or even compromising with yo...
Working for the Run: How is the CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind Changing Racing?
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How is the CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind Changing Racing?
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people wh...
Working for the Run: How Does an Ultra Runner Do Her Job?
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s own Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, talking to professional athletes and people w...
Working for the Run: How Does an Ultra Runner Do Her Job?
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s own Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, talking to professional athletes and people w...
Second Acts: How Does a Lawyer Become a Rabbi?
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Working revisits its special five-episode mini-season with people who have had “second acts,” that is people who made a dramatic career...
Second Acts: How Does a Lawyer Become a Rabbi?
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Working revisits its special five-episode mini-season with people who have had “second acts,” that is people who made a dramatic career...
Working With Code: How Does a Backend Engineer for the FEC Do Her Job?
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Working is bringing you unaired episode from October 2019’s Working With Code mini-series, where Slate’s own Greg Lavallee talked to pe...
Working With Code: How Does a Backend Engineer for the FEC Do Her Job?
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Working is bringing you unaired episode from October 2019’s Working With Code mini-series, where Slate’s own Greg Lavallee talked to pe...
Working With the Homeless: How Does the Commissioner of NYC's Department of Social Services Do His Job?
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the finale episode of the season, Jordan speaks to Steven Banks, the Commissioner of the New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of...
Working With the Homeless: How Does the Commissioner of NYC's Department of Social Services Do His Job?
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the finale episode of the season, Jordan speaks to Steven Banks, the Commissioner of the New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Students in Temporary Housing Coordinator Do His Job?
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan talks to Kevin Nadjmabadi a Community Coordinator for Students in Temporary Housing for New York City’s Department of Education. It’s Kevin...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Students in Temporary Housing Coordinator Do His Job?
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan talks to Kevin Nadjmabadi a Community Coordinator for Students in Temporary Housing for New York City’s Department of Education. It’s Kevin...
Working for the Holidays: How Does a Christmas Decorator Do His Job?
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Working is taking a break from its season about Homelessness Services to get into the holiday spirit. Jordan talks to James Bonavita, the o...
Working for the Holidays: How Does a Christmas Decorator Do His Job?
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Working is taking a break from its season about Homelessness Services to get into the holiday spirit. Jordan talks to James Bonavita, the o...
Working With the Homeless: What’s it Like to Help Run a Shelter?
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talks to Tamara Ortiz who has been working at Women in Need (WIN) for 23 years. WIN is the largest network of family supportive hous...
Working With the Homeless: What’s it Like to Help Run a Shelter?
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talks to Tamara Ortiz who has been working at Women in Need (WIN) for 23 years. WIN is the largest network of family supportive hous...
Working Classics: How Does the Director of Operations at a Soup Kitchen Do His Job?
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping in the theme of Homelessness Services, Working revisits a classic episode when Jordan spoke to Michael Ottley, the Director of Operations for ...
Working Classics: How Does the Director of Operations at a Soup Kitchen Do His Job?
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping in the theme of Homelessness Services, Working revisits a classic episode when Jordan spoke to Michael Ottley, the Director of Operations for ...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Psychiatrist for People Who Are Homeless Do Her Job?
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan talks to Joanna Fried, a psychiatrist at Janian Medical Care who works with the street outreach team. It’s Joanna’s job to conduct the psyc...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Psychiatrist for People Who Are Homeless Do Her Job?
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan talks to Joanna Fried, a psychiatrist at Janian Medical Care who works with the street outreach team. It’s Joanna’s job to conduct the psyc...
Sponsored: Finding Your Work-Life Balance With Kim Scott
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Work-life balance” has become a loaded phrase and a looming goal for many professionals. And for those who are self-employed, like entrepreneurs ...
Sponsored: Finding Your Work-Life Balance With Kim Scott
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Work-life balance” has become a loaded phrase and a looming goal for many professionals. And for those who are self-employed, like entrepreneurs ...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Director of Street Medicine Do Her Job?
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talks to Bonnie Coover, a Family Nurse Practitioner and the Director of Street Medicine at Janian Medical Care. Bonnie and her team ...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Director of Street Medicine Do Her Job?
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talks to Bonnie Coover, a Family Nurse Practitioner and the Director of Street Medicine at Janian Medical Care. Bonnie and her team ...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Street Outreach Leader Do Her Job?
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan sits down with Stephanie Somar, a clinical supervisor for the Center for Urban Community Services’ street outreach team. Stephanie and her te...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Street Outreach Leader Do Her Job?
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan sits down with Stephanie Somar, a clinical supervisor for the Center for Urban Community Services’ street outreach team. Stephanie and her te...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Tenants’ Rights Attorney Do His Job?
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Weissmann returns to host a new season all about the people who work with the homeless population in New York City. In this first episode, Jord...
Working With the Homeless: How Does a Tenants’ Rights Attorney Do His Job?
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Weissmann returns to host a new season all about the people who work with the homeless population in New York City.In this first episode, Jorda...
How Does an Influencer Talent Agent Do Her Job?
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up the season on the Influencer Industry, Rachelle talks to Jess Hunichen, co-founder of talent agency Shine Influencers. Jess cut her teeth a...
How Does an Influencer Talent Agent Do Her Job?
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up the season on the Influencer Industry, Rachelle talks to Jess Hunichen, co-founder of talent agency Shine Influencers. Jess cut her teeth a...
How Does a Beauty Influencer Do Her Job?
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachelle talks to Hemali Mistry, a beauty influencer based in Toronto. Hemali is one of those people you see online who has figured out how...
How Does a Beauty Influencer Do Her Job?
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachelle talks to Hemali Mistry, a beauty influencer based in Toronto. Hemali is one of those people you see online who has figured out how...
Working With Code: How Does a Software Engineering Manager Do Her Job?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this mini-season on coding, Slate’s own Greg Lavallee is talking to the people who write the software that makes your digital life possible. I...
Working With Code: How Does a Software Engineering Manager Do Her Job?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this mini-season on coding, Slate’s own Greg Lavallee is talking to the people who write the software that makes your digital life possible. In...
Working with Code: How Does a Graphics Coder Do His Job?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this mini-season on coding, Slate’s own Greg Lavallee is talking to the people who write the software that makes your digital life possible. I...
Working with Code: How Does a Graphics Coder Do His Job?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this mini-season on coding, Slate’s own Greg Lavallee is talking to the people who write the software that makes your digital life possible. In...
Working with Code: How Does a Coder at NASA Do His Job?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this mini-season on coding, Slate’s own Greg Lavallee is talking to the people who write the software that makes your digital life possible. In...
Working with Code: How Does a Coder at NASA Do His Job?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this mini-season on coding, Slate’s own Greg Lavallee is talking to the people who write the software that makes your digital life possible. In ...
How Do the Creators of an Influencer Marketing Platform Do Their Job?
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachelle talks to Mae Karwowski and Max Domain, co-founders of Obviously and the company's CEO and CTO respectively. Working as a social me...
How Do the Creators of an Influencer Marketing Platform Do Their Job?
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachelle talks to Mae Karwowski and Max Domain, co-founders of Obviously and the company's CEO and CTO respectively. Working as a social me...
How Does an Internet Astrologer Do Her Job?
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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How Does an Internet Astrologer Do Her Job?
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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How Does an Influencer’s Husband Do His Job?
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachelle sits down with Matthew Stevens, a self-described “Instagram Husband”. Matthew is married to lifestyle blogger and influencer L...
How Does an Influencer’s Husband Do His Job?
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachelle sits down with Matthew Stevens, a self-described “Instagram Husband”. Matthew is married to lifestyle blogger and influencer L...
Sponsored: Bouncing Back From Rejection with Actor and Comedian Adam Ferrara
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rejection can be an incredibly demoralizing experience. When we hear “no,” it’s easy to start doubting ourselves and giving in to our insecuriti...
Sponsored: Bouncing Back From Rejection with Actor and Comedian Adam Ferrara
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rejection can be an incredibly demoralizing experience. When we hear “no,” it’s easy to start doubting ourselves and giving in to our insecuriti...
How Does a Parenting Influencer Do Her Job?
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing her exploration into the influencer industry, Rachelle chats with Ilana Wiles, creator of the blog Mommy Shorts and author of The Mommy Sho...
How Does a Parenting Influencer Do Her Job?
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing her exploration into the influencer industry, Rachelle chats with Ilana Wiles, creator of the blog Mommy Shorts and author of The Mommy Sho...
How Does an Influencer Analytics CEO Do His Job?
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s own Rachelle Hampton takes a deep dive into the brand new industry popping up around social media infl...
How Does an Influencer Analytics CEO Do His Job?
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s own Rachelle Hampton takes a deep dive into the brand new industry popping up around social media infl...
Working Classics: How Does a Music Supervisor Work?
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you really love the music in a film from the last 25 years, there’s a good chance Randall Poster was responsible for that. This week, Jordan sp...
Working Classics: How Does a Music Supervisor Work?
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you really love the music in a film from the last 25 years, there’s a good chance Randall Poster was responsible for that. This week, Jordan spe...
Working Classics: How Does Neil Gaiman Work?
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Working is bringing back its classic interview with author Neil Gaiman. Jacob Brogan sits down with the author of The Sandman comics, Ameri...
Working Classics: How Does Neil Gaiman Work?
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Working is bringing back its classic interview with author Neil Gaiman. Jacob Brogan sits down with the author of The Sandman comics, Ameri...
How Does a Think Tank Founder Do His Job?
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McElwee has one of those jobs you certainly know about, but probably can't pinpoint what it is he does all day. Sean runs a think tank called Dat...
How Does a Think Tank Founder Do His Job?
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McElwee has one of those jobs you certainly know about, but probably can't pinpoint what it is he does all day. Sean runs a think tank called Dat...
How Does Monopoly's Senior Director Do Her Job?
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we meet the "Queen of Monopoly" at Hasbro. Well, technically Jennifer Boswinkel's title is Monopoly Senior Director of Global Brand Strateg...
How Does Monopoly's Senior Director Do Her Job?
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we meet the "Queen of Monopoly" at Hasbro. Well, technically Jennifer Boswinkel's title is Monopoly Senior Director of Global Brand Strateg...
How Does the Head Designer for Magic: The Gathering Do His Job?
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go back to Wizards of the Coast to talk to Mark Rosewater, the head designer for Magic: The Gathering. Last week, Alison told Jordan all...
How Does the Head Designer for Magic: The Gathering Do His Job?
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go back to Wizards of the Coast to talk to Mark Rosewater, the head designer for Magic: The Gathering. Last week, Alison told Jordan all ...
How Does a Worldbuilder for Magic and Dungeons & Dragons Do Her Job?
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Working’s peek into the business of fun and games continues this week when Jordan chats with Alison Luhrs who works for Wizards of the Coast, the pa...
How Does a Worldbuilder for Magic and Dungeons & Dragons Do Her Job?
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Working’s peek into the business of fun and games continues this week when Jordan chats with Alison Luhrs who works for Wizards of the Coast, the pa...
How Do a Toy Designer and Toy Engineer Do Their Job?
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talks to a couple of Hasbro employees. John Warden and Lynsey Bernier work closely together to create Transformers and Beyblades. Jo...
How Do a Toy Designer and Toy Engineer Do Their Job?
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan talks to a couple of Hasbro employees. John Warden and Lynsey Bernier work closely together to create Transformers and Beyblades. Jo...
How Does a Firefighter Do His Job?
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Since his first season as the host of Working, Jordan has wanted to interview a Firefighter. It’s a job everyone knows about, but the day to day of ...
How Does a Firefighter Do His Job?
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Since his first season as the host of Working, Jordan has wanted to interview a Firefighter. It’s a job everyone knows about, but the day to day of ...
How Do Oyster Farmers Do Their Job?
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before heading out to Long Island to visit Widow’s Hole Oyster Farm, Jordan couldn’t even picture what an oyster farm looked like. So there was a ...