Explain It Like I’m https://zsinterviews.podbean.com Ever wish someone would just explain the grown-up world in plain language? That's the whole idea behind Explain It Like I'm. Host Z sits down with adults from every walk of life — engineers, teachers, lawyers, HR specialists, and more — and asks the simple, curious questions most of us are too polite (or too grown-up) to ask. What's your job actually like? How did you get there? What do you wish more people understood? Big world, small interviewer, real answers.

]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:50:41 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Kids & Family:Education for Kids 1440 episodic zsinterviews zsinterviews No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20748636/9BF3A0EB-4F05-4AE2-A039-D462F0600829_1_9hj13.jpeg Explain It Like I’m https://zsinterviews.podbean.com 144 144 From Logger to Lawyer: Rick's Journey through Mountains, Oceans, and the Law From Logger to Lawyer: Rick's Journey through Mountains, Oceans, and the Law https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/from-logger-to-lawyer-ricks-journey-through-mountains-oceans-and-the-law/ https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/from-logger-to-lawyer-ricks-journey-through-mountains-oceans-and-the-law/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:50:41 -0300 zsinterviews.podbean.com/0e771e1e-66d7-36bb-84ed-1e0f517cbce2 In this episode of Explain It Like I Mean, host interviews Rick, a Washington State lawyer who shares his path from working as a logger near Mount St. Helens to becoming an attorney. Rick explains what lawyers do, the exams and training required (LSAT and the bar), how lawyers investigate and resolve disputes, and the challenges and rewards of the profession.

He also discusses his love for the outdoors—hiking and Hood Canal marine life—and offers advice on whether becoming a lawyer is a good choice in a changing world.

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He also discusses his love for the outdoors—hiking and Hood Canal marine life—and offers advice on whether becoming a lawyer is a good choice in a changing world.

]]> zsinterviews false No 701 8 2 full Alexis Talks About Being a Human Resource Specialist Alexis Talks About Being a Human Resource Specialist https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/beans-puppies-and-popcorn-a-funny-chat-with-alexis/ https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/beans-puppies-and-popcorn-a-funny-chat-with-alexis/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:29:04 -0300 zsinterviews.podbean.com/d0d19b5e-9df0-339a-910f-bfecd6f33918 And Incidents About Burnt Popcorn

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]]> zsinterviews false No 1092 8 3 full I Want My Hat Back — A Read-Aloud I Want My Hat Back — A Read-Aloud https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/i-want-my-hat-back-%e2%80%94-a-playful-read-aloud/ https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/i-want-my-hat-back-%e2%80%94-a-playful-read-aloud/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:28:51 -0300 zsinterviews.podbean.com/f7f6bf06-3e87-35cc-af1a-21068c824951 In this episode the host reads a favorite children's book about an animal searching for its lost red, pointy hat and asking various woodland creatures if they've seen it.

The story unfolds with gentle humor and a surprising, darkly funny ending, then the host signs off until the next episode.

]]> In this episode the host reads a favorite children's book about an animal searching for its lost red, pointy hat and asking various woodland creatures if they've seen it.

The story unfolds with gentle humor and a surprising, darkly funny ending, then the host signs off until the next episode.

]]> zsinterviews false No 230 8 4 full Inside Space Sensors: How Raytheon Watches Earth from Orbit Inside Space Sensors: How Raytheon Watches Earth from Orbit https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/inside-space-sensors-how-raytheon-watches-earth-from-orbit/ https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/inside-space-sensors-how-raytheon-watches-earth-from-orbit/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:28:42 -0300 zsinterviews.podbean.com/c709ee4f-5d99-3f78-81ab-aa2c6dcb5204 Retired Raytheon engineer Bruce explains his work designing, testing, and managing the space sensors used to image Earth for weather forecasting. He describes how these instruments act like cameras in orbit, how they capture cloud cover and storm movement, and how his team integrated and tested them before launch.

Bruce also shares why he joined Raytheon, the role of systems engineering, and where to find more information about space sensors and Raytheon Technologies.

]]> Retired Raytheon engineer Bruce explains his work designing, testing, and managing the space sensors used to image Earth for weather forecasting. He describes how these instruments act like cameras in orbit, how they capture cloud cover and storm movement, and how his team integrated and tested them before launch.

Bruce also shares why he joined Raytheon, the role of systems engineering, and where to find more information about space sensors and Raytheon Technologies.

]]> zsinterviews false No 588 8 1 full What 7th Grade Is Really Like — A Teacher Explains What 7th Grade Is Really Like — A Teacher Explains https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/what-7th-grade-is-really-like-%e2%80%94-a-teacher-explains/ https://zsinterviews.podbean.com/e/what-7th-grade-is-really-like-%e2%80%94-a-teacher-explains/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:28:09 -0300 zsinterviews.podbean.com/4efbd834-adca-35c6-9662-0da2025a6450 Seventh grade teacher Martha explains what middle school is like: moving between classes for subjects like life science, math, and PE; 50-minute lessons; lunch and a short recess; and hands-on experiments and computer research for free time.

She answers common questions about the first day, what students learn about plants, animals, and basic physics, and reassures viewers that feeling nervous is normal — middle school can be exciting and fun.

]]> Seventh grade teacher Martha explains what middle school is like: moving between classes for subjects like life science, math, and PE; 50-minute lessons; lunch and a short recess; and hands-on experiments and computer research for free time.

She answers common questions about the first day, what students learn about plants, animals, and basic physics, and reassures viewers that feeling nervous is normal — middle school can be exciting and fun.

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