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 38 chart positions in 38 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Careers#13300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Careers#22100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Careers#7030K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Careers#9430K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Careers#1095K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
334K to 1.1M🎙 ~2x weekly·85 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
669K to 2.2M🇨🇦46%🇺🇸14%🇦🇺5%+35 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
368K to 1.2M47K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 23 epsHost
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Jul 28, 2026
34m 31s
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Jul 14, 2026
35m 38s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/26 | auctioneeringbidding wars+4 | Joe Bodnar | Magic: The Gathering | New Jersey | auctioneerbidding+5 | — | 36m 14s | ||
| 8/25/26 | infectious diseasespatient diagnosis+5 | Dr. Boghuma Titanji | CDC | — | infectious diseaseEbola+7 | — | 35m 59s | ||
| 8/11/26 | mail deliverypostal service+3 | John Ayala | LA Times | — | mail carrierLos Angeles+3 | — | 29m 53s | ||
| 7/28/26 | wildfirespublic service+4 | Ben Strahan | — | California | wildfirehotshot+5 | — | 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 | ||
| 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 |
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Distribution & Reach
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 #13 in Canada, currently #13 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| TR | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| RO | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| United States | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| TH | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| PH | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| India | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| PL | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| CZ | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| Ireland | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| AT | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| South Africa | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| GR | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| Finland | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| Norway | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| CL | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| Italy | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| KE | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| Australia | — | #70 | #70 | — |
| AE | — | #85 | #85 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 38 markets.