nick andersen: concert pianist | cheesemonger
Summary
Host Nick Anderson launches "Pilot Princess Trash Collector," exploring how jobs shape identity. He shares his journey from aspiring pianist to NPR producer and cheesemonger. Each episode asks guests about their childhood dreams, current work, and the path between them. The show also features excerpts from Studs Terkel’s oral history archive.
Topics discussed
Introduction: How work defines our identity
Podcast theme song and title reveal
Origin story: Childhood book and podcast concept
Question 1: Childhood dream of being a concert pianist
Question 2: Current roles as producer and cheesemonger
Question 3: Journey from piano to NPR to cheese
Podcast format and Studs Terkel inspiration
Excerpt: Ursula Oppens interview with Studs Terkel
Credits and call for guest submissions
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