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Explain It Like I’m

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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.

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Alexis Talks About Being a Human Resource Specialist 27.06.2026 18:12

And Incidents About Burnt Popcorn

I Want My Hat Back — A Read-Aloud 27.06.2026 3:50

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.

Inside Space Sensors: How Raytheon Watches Earth from Orbit 27.06.2026 9:48

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...

What 7th Grade Is Really Like — A Teacher Explains 27.06.2026 10:15

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...