What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
by Dan Heath
Is this your podcast?Dan Heath is a New York Times bestselling author and a prominent thought leader in the realms of business and innovation. He is well-known for his work on topics related to decision-making and change, often co-authoring influential books th…
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Audience Interest
- career exploration
- work-life balance
Podcast Focus
- interviews with professionals
- exploring various careers
Publishing Consistency
- 72 episodes produced
- active for 2 years
Platform Reach
- platforms not detected
- unknown follower count
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 29 chart positions in 29 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Careers#41M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Careers#51M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Careers#12300K to 1M
- 🇮🇹IT · Careers#11100K to 300K
- 🇧🇷BR · Careers#4330K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.5M to 4.6M🎙 ~2x weekly·72 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.0M to 9.2M🇨🇦33%🇺🇸33%🇦🇺11%+26 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
898K to 2.8M47K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 19 epsHost
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A Hotshot
Jul 28, 2026
34m 31s
An Airport CEO
Jul 14, 2026
35m 38s
A Civil Aviation Engineer
Jul 7, 2026
30m 16s
An Air Traffic Controller
Jun 30, 2026
31m 08s
A Flight Attendant
Jun 23, 2026
29m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/28/26 | A Hotshot | Digging line to redirect the country's fiercest wildland fires, sleeping in the dirt after a 16-hour day, and turning physical endurance into a public service with Ben Strahan, a hotshot crew superintendent in California. What does a wildfire sound like up close? And where does a crew go when the fire threatens to overrun them? GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us ... | 34m 31s | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | airport managementleadership+3 | Christina Cassotis | Pittsburgh International Airport | — | airport CEOPittsburgh International Airport+3 | — | 35m 38s | ||
| 7/7/26 | civil aviationengineering+3 | Eileen Vélez-Vega | — | Puerto Rico | civil aviationrunway lights+4 | — | 30m 16s | ||
| 6/30/26 | air traffic controlaviation+3 | Michael Rejent | — | — | air traffic controlleraviation communication+3 | — | 31m 08s | ||
| 6/23/26 | flight attendantanxiety+3 | Linda Beall | What It's Like To Be... | — | flight attendantanxiety attack+3 | — | 29m 36s | ||
| 6/16/26 | aviationairline industry+3 | Paul Drusch | What It's Like To Be...Spotify | — | airline pilotMayday+3 | — | 38m 55s | ||
| 6/9/26 | athleticsbehind the scenes+3 | — | StoryCorps | — | athletesreferees+3 | — | 17m 15s | ||
| 6/2/26 | clinical ethicshealthcare+3 | Esther Berkowitz | — | — | clinical ethicistdying patient+3 | — | 40m 15s | ||
| 5/19/26 | correctional officermental health+3 | Bill Farrell | Behind The Wall | Massachusetts | correctional officerprison+3 | — | 35m 24s | ||
| 5/5/26 | custom harvestingfarming+3 | Josh Beckley | — | TexasMontana+1 | custom harvesterwheat+6 | — | 35m 55s | ||
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| 4/21/26 | funeral servicesgrief support+3 | Heather Hill | Renaissance Funeral HomeThe Future is Female | North Carolina | funeral directorgrieving families+3 | — | 37m 06s | ||
| 4/7/26 | aerospace engineeringMars exploration+3 | Swati Mohan | Perseverance roverNASA+1 | — | Perseverance roverMars+5 | — | 37m 23s | ||
| 3/24/26 | diplomacycrisis management+3 | John Johnson | — | RussiaKabul | diplomatcables+6 | — | 34m 33s | ||
| 3/10/26 | linementornado recovery+3 | Elden Rivas | — | Houston, TexasFaraday | linemantornado+5 | — | 30m 24s | ||
| 2/24/26 | health inspectionfood safety+3 | Justin Dwyer | Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen | Peoria, Illinois | health inspectorfood safety+3 | — | 30m 31s | ||
| 2/17/26 | bobsleddingOlympics+3 | Kaillie Humphries | — | — | bobsledOlympic athlete+3 | — | 38m 24s | ||
| 2/10/26 | divorce lawcustody negotiations+3 | Lucy Stewart-Gould | — | London | divorce lawyercustody+3 | — | 35m 54s | ||
| 1/27/26 | bakingsourdough+3 | Sophie Williams | Raven BakeryBullshit Jobs | Bellingham, Washington | bakingsourdough starter+3 | — | 35m 13s | ||
| 1/13/26 | dog groominganimal care+3 | Aaron Williams | — | Alabama | dog groomingHavanese+3 | — | 33m 24s | ||
| 12/30/25 | military justicebattle decisions+4 | Lieutenant Colonel Susan Upward | Marine Corps | — | military justicebattle decisions+5 | — | 33m 39s | ||
| 12/16/25 | An Elementary School Teacher | Weaving songs and dances into classroom lessons, having difficult conversations with parents, and navigating the second-day meltdowns of kindergarten students with Yaronda Kilgo, an elementary school teacher. What did a backpack full of snacks teach her about empathy? And what makes her "extra"? We're teaming up this month with GiveDirectly to collect money that will go directly to Rwandan families. Dan will match every dollar raised from What It's Like To Be... listeners. Donate now: givedir... | 34m 43s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | A Humanitarian Worker | Managing Ebola treatment centers in Sierra Leone, coordinating with government officials and local leaders, and advocating for the radical simplicity of cash aid with Grace Jackson, a humanitarian worker. When low-income families are given money, what's the first thing they often buy? And what is “CMCoord”? This episode is part of a fundraising effort called Pods Fight Poverty. We're teaming up with GiveDirectly to collect money that will go directly to Rwandan families. Dan will match every ... | 34m 47s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | A Conductor | Reinterpreting centuries-old classical music, marking up symphonies with notes on phrasing, and turning mid-performance disasters into unforgettable moments with Carlos Miguel Prieto, a music director and conductor. How do you get an orchestra to pick up the tempo? (Spoiler: Not by waving your hands faster.) And how does a performance of Beethoven's Fifth sound different today from a century ago? GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Emai... | 31m 52s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | A Master Electrician | Calculating electrical loads, getting zapped by 277 volts, and savoring the freedom of the skilled trades with Doug Powell, a master electrician. Why are blue-collar professions growing increasingly more attractive? And what are the telltale signs of a hack electrician? Doug runs Lumen Brothers Electric Company with his business partner, Josh. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE... | 32m 50s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | A Baseball Player | Scaling outfield walls to pick off home runs, bouncing between La Quinta hotels and sleeper buses, and chasing the dream of the majors with Trayvon Robinson, a professional baseball player. What superstitions did he live by? And what did he do to make SportsCenter in his major league debut? GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We’ll a... | 31m 09s | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Dan Heath is a New York Times bestselling author and a prominent thought leader in the realms of business and innovation. He is well-known for his work on topics related to decision-making and change, often co-authoring influential books that have shaped how organizations approach problem-solving and creativity. The podcast "What It's Like To Be..." stands out by offering intimate insights into various professions, showcasing the experiences of individuals who are passionate about their work. Each episode features interviews that delve deep into the realities and nuances of different careers, making it a unique exploration of the work landscape through personal stories. With an estimated listener base between 3.3 million to 10 million, the podcast attracts a diverse audience interested in career development, workplace culture, and personal fulfillment. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on various professions, helping them understand different paths while sparking inspiration for their own careers.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 47K
- Total plays: 200K
- Total reviews: 37
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 37
Castbox
- Followers: 47K
- Plays: 200K
- Reviews: 30
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 271
- Reviews: 7
Audience
adults
Key insights
What the show covers
- interviews with professionals
- exploring various careers
- understanding work experiences
- celebrating job passion
Audience interests
- career exploration
- work-life balance
- professional insights
- personal stories
Platform reach
- platforms not detected
- unknown follower count
- limited distribution information
- potentially available on major platforms
Publishing consistency
- 72 episodes produced
- active for 2 years
- weekly publishing schedule
- consistent episode release
Chart history for What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
Peaked at #2 in Ireland, top 10 in 8 of 39 tracked markets, currently #2 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| TH | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| PH | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Finland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| SG | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Italy | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Australia | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| KE | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| South Africa | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Ireland | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| PH | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| IL | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| ID | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| CL | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| CO | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| Brazil | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| HU | — | #47 | #47 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 29 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 29 markets.