Just the Job Podcast

What does an English Teacher do?

May 16, 2016 16:37 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Jon Sellick, an English teacher in a secondary school in Merseyside. We spoke about the pressures of impressing teenagers, dealing with the workload, finding that magic hook in a lesson, being a constant in students' lives, English versus Maths, and stealing the show (quite literally) in school drama productions. We also tried, and largely failed, to defend our cushy amount of h...

What does a Brain Surgeon do?

May 01, 2016 08:36 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to James Livermore, a neurosurgical registrar, better known to the likes of me as a brain surgeon. We talked about 12 hour operations, how it feels to save a life, breaking the worst news of all to families, and why a steady hand and good medical knowledge are not the most important things to be good at this job. James is a lovely guy with a fascinating job, and I enjoyed every sec...

What does a Costume Designer do?

April 24, 2016 08:41 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. Now, at work I like to think of myself as a bit of a fashion icon. One of my shirt-tie combos has been likened to snake crawling up a tea towel. So it was fitting that this episode I spoke to Georgina Walsh, a costume designer who has worked on many high-profile TV advertising campaigns, and is currently the Wardrobe Supervisor on The Graham Norton Show. We spoke about dressing a mediaeval army and a...

What does a Restaurant Owner do?

April 17, 2016 08:17 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Noel Hunwick, the co-founder and Director of Marketing of the award-winning Inamo Restaurants. In a wide ranging discussion, we talked about what it takes to bring a concept like interactive dining to reality, coping with stress, celebrity diners (and there's a couple of very decent name-drops here), running marketing campaigns, organising your day, interviewing employees, deali...

What does a Firefighter do?

April 10, 2016 07:31 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. In what is being billed as a clash between two of the most macho jobs any man could have, this episode me, a maths teacher, spoke to Marty Royal, an operational firefighter with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. We spoke about how it feels to save a life, dealing with tragedies, the technology involved, how the job has been affected by austerity cuts, the reaction of the public, and what happens on a f...

What does a Classical Musician do?

April 02, 2016 08:04 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Llinos Owen, a classical musician with the orchestra of the Birmingham Royal Ballet and the ReedRage Bassoon Quartet. We talked about the pressure of auditions, the need for patience, why women don't tend to play certain instruments, hierarchies within the orchestra, recovering from mistakes, being moved to tears, the role of the conductor, and what exactly is the contra-bassoon...

What does a Midwife do?

March 12, 2016 10:33 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Emma, a midwife in the North West. We talked about the wonders of giving birth, the pain of paperwork, dealing with the toughest parts of the job, Emma's views on One Born Every Minute, and some of the strangest birthing requests she has had to deal with. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com. There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask...

What does a Barrister do?

March 06, 2016 09:12 - 1 hour - 77 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Daniel Clarke, a personal injury claims barrister in London. We spoke about the difference between a solicitor and a barrister, the pressures of being self-employed, how "no-win, no-fee" works, and how the reality of the job differs from what we see on TV. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com. There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I as...

What does a Hairdresser do?

February 28, 2016 09:03 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Shaun Frew, a hairdresser in Preston. We spoke about dealing with bad hair, the importance of the Daily Mail app, Shaun's three question rule, giving marriage counselling to clients, smoking hair, and much more. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com. There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, a...

What does a Diplomat do?

February 21, 2016 09:51 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Bryony Matthew, Diplomat for the Foreign Office, who is currently serving as the Deputy British Ambassador in Cambodia. We spoke about dealing with crises, the importance of Facebook, and being on a table with Colonel Gaddafi. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com. There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play a...

What does an Online Journalist do?

February 16, 2016 15:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Charlotte Duck, an online journalist and the Deputy Editor of Glamour.com. We spoke about showbiz parties, stressful press junkets, how smart phones have changed journalism, the importance of Search Engine Optimisation, Hollywood A-listers, the need to write quickly, and how an idea about Gogglebox went viral. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.c...

What does a Charity Fundraiser do?

February 10, 2016 16:38 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Charlotte Hodson, Donor Development Fundraiser at the charity "Freedom From Torture". The charity's homepage is here: http://www.freedomfromtorture.org/ You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com. There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. I...