Explore every episode of the podcast How Did You Get Here?
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| Dr. Jessica Maddox - Professor of The Internet | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:57:06 | |
HDYGH, Dr. Jess Maddox? We talk social media sociology, the spread of "it's not that deep", and how interconnectedness impacts our inner lives. | |||
| Ian Randall - Archaeologist | 18 Apr 2025 | 01:08:02 | |
HDYGH, Ian? We dig into the layered world of archaeology and discuss compassion in your field of study, sociology, and getting poisoned by coral. | |||
| Miranda - Bakery Owner | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:53:48 | |
HDYGH, Miranda?
Roll your sleeves, wash your hands, and get into the recipe for building a bakery with Flour Power co-founder Miranda B,
Flour Power NY
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| Jason Kirk - Sports Editing + More | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:48:08 | |
HDYGH, Jason Kirk?
This week's episode takes us from pew to Publix to published novel author.
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| Casey - Body Piercer | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:47:43 | |
HDYGH, Casey? This week we're discussing a path from Princeton PhD track to piercing body parts. | |||
| Ace - Disability In The Workplace | 22 Jan 2024 | 01:18:18 | |
HDYGH, Ace Anbender? This week Ace joins the podcast for a deep dive into living and working with a disability. | |||
| Jazz - Middle School Spanish Teacher | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:08:24 | |
HDYGH, Jazz? We're talking scam jobs, surviving family strife, and español con adolescentes this week. | |||
| Josh - Traffic Engineer | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:55:50 | |
HDYGH, Josh? Traffic Engineer of just over a decade Josh joins Jamie to talk traffic patterns, what engineering school doesn't teach you, and why those red lights feel so long. | |||
| Courtney - Physical Therapist | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:40:04 | |
HDYGH, Dr. Courtney Johnson? Courtney, affectionately known as Dr.CoJo, talks prehab, rehab, and the world of dance, gymnastics, and circus arts. | |||
| Carter - High School Science Teacher | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:43:54 | |
HDYGH, Carter? Carter joins Jamie to recount a JD, ADHD, DND, and a hard pivot. | |||
| Rachel - TV Writer | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:28:31 | |
HDYGH, Rachel Lynett? Rachel stops by and preaches a sermon on screenwriting, side quests, and showing up for yourself. | |||
| AJ - International News Producer | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:44:40 | |
HDYGH, AJ? AJ joins Jamie to discuss his journey from book jockey to Emmy-winning international news coverage. | |||
| Daniel - Nonprofit Housing | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:16:26 | |
HDYGH, Daniel? We talk homelessness, Tuscaloosa (Roll Tide), and how a geography degree comes in handy. | |||
| Tilda - Experimental Physicist | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:52:30 | |
HDYGH, Tilda? Tilda joins Jamie to talk particle colliders, plasma, and changing the face of physicists in and out of the labs. | |||
| Charlotte - Public Defender | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:46:58 | |
HDYGH, Charlotte? Charlotte joins Jamie to talk the path from rural Georgia to Public Defender in Montana. | |||
| Anaïs - Therapist | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:40:25 | |
HDYGH, Anaïs? For the season one finale, Anais Escobar discusses the reality of therapy licensure and how she went from beauty school dropout to brain health enthusiast. | |||
| Samaria - Nonprofit Abortion Rights Worker | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:55:31 | |
HDYGH, Samaria? Samaria joins Jamie to talk nonprofit advocacy from Alabama to Utah and back. | |||
| Ryan Nanni - Digital Sports Media and More | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:38:01 | |
HDYGH, Ryan Nanni?
Ryan joins Jamie to talk the path from a Florida cable job to law school to the "world's only college football podcast".
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Ryan's new podcast, We're Not All Like This
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| Sharai - Screenwriter | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:50:32 | |
HDYGH, Sharai Bohannon? Sharai joins Jamie to talk the path from middle of the midwest to writing for stage and screen. | |||
| Matt - Sports Reporting | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:54:56 | |
HDYGH, Matt? Matt Scalici joins Jamie to talk hometown glory, learning how to people, and the adrenaline of covering football in the state best known for the sport. Connect with Matt Read and listen to For The Win | |||
| Zoë - IT in Education | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:47:36 | |
HDYGH, Zoë? We take a look at the career path of a semi-accidental IT professional, writer, and educator at a boarding school. --------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Zoe's Journey in IT 01:05 From Aspirations to Reality: The Path to IT 03:23 First Job Experience: Lessons from Panera Bread 05:04 The Value of Service Industry Jobs 06:51 Navigating Teenage Years: Compassion in Education 08:31 Working in a Boarding School Environment 10:39 Connecting with Students through Technology 12:31 Education and Career Path: The Unconventional Route 14:18 Career Progression: From Help Desk to IT Professional 17:47 The Wild West of IT: Experiences in a Medical School 20:22 Navigating Workplace Dynamics and Boundaries 23:28 Turning Points: Defining Career Choices 25:36 The Challenges of Writing and Opinion Pieces 27:34 Finding Fulfillment in IT and Problem Solving 30:11 Nostalgia for Early Computing Experiences 34:38 The Impact of Boarding School on Youth 39:34 Navigating Teen Drama and School Events 44:38 Misconceptions About Working in IT | |||
| Alyssa - Actor, Showgirl | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:56:38 | |
HDYGH, Alyssa? We're sitting down with Alyssa Eliza Lyn after taking the stage all summer in the infamous Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall. | |||
| Michelle - Cheese Monger | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:21:48 | |
HDYGH, Michelle? We're talking culture, both literally and metaphorically, of cheese this week with Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®) Michelle. https://www.cheesesociety.org/ Keywords cheese monger, artisan cheese, mass-produced cheese, milk variations, cheese making process, aging and ripening, gender roles, feminism, traditional methods, cheese-making, industrialization, women, factory production, science, cultures, environment, education, certification, cheese, American Cheese Society, certified cheese professional, cheese-making, history of cheese, cultural significance, storytelling, cheese monger, career journey | |||
| Amanda Sette - Personal Trainer and Social Media Consultant | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:42:13 | |
How did you get here, Amanda Sette? Season 3 kicks off with a woman who is her business. Amanda has built a following and a living as a "mindset first" trainer. She stops by to talk expectations, goals, standards, and why your body is not your business card. | |||
| Jeff Asher - CIA Officer | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:37:23 | |
HDYGH, Jeff? Spycraft, state secrets, and silly training exercises that helped him survive - this episode, we peek behind the curtain of the Central Intelligence Agency with former officer Jeff Asher. | |||
| Amanda Mull - Staff Writer at The Atlantic | 26 Feb 2024 | 01:02:58 | |
HDYGH, Amanda Mull?
Writer Amanda Mull joins the pod to discuss turning prolific posting into a career that you actually want.
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| Mark Primiano - Veterinarian | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:42:50 | |
HDYGH, Mark? Dr. P is telling us all about childhood dreams coming true and being able to carry kittens in his pockets at work. | |||