Work History Podcast: Recent Episodes
Work History Podcast
Work History is an informative and fun deep dive into the workers behind the professions. We’ll cover the ins and outs of jobs, careers, and the daily grind that led professionals to where they are and where they’re going.
For this minisode, Cassie talks about philanthropy and side hustles and asks Joel what his favorite color is.
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For more information on Cassie:
Sins of the Flesh: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/events/1877-the-rocky-horror-picture-show
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
For this minisode, Cassie talks about her first jobs, having a stalker and asks Michael Gartner what his favorite color is.
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For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Koroneburg: https://renfestcorona.com/
Maine Ren Faire: https://themainerenfaire.com/
Minnesota Ren Faire: https://www.renaissancefest.com/
For this minisode, Cassie asks Amanda Renaud what her favorite color is.
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For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Koroneburg: http://www.renfestcorona.com
Kaitlin Chin: http://www.Kaitlin-Chin.com
Alterra Productions: http://www.alterraproductions.com
For this minisode, Cassie asks Stewart Minor what his favorite color is.
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For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Castle of Muskogee: https://okcastle.com/
Sherwood Forest Faire: https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/
Washing Well Wenches: https://www.washingwellwenches.com/
Cassie talks with Gina Carli Zicchino (she/her), a dancer who found a way through Yoga to help her community.
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For more information on Gina:
Tartanic: https://www.facebook.com/tartanicofficial/
Sherwood Forest Faire: https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/
Twig the Fairy: https://www.facebook.com/twigthefairy/
Kay Alana Turner: https://www.facebook.com/people/Updates-for-Kay-Alana-Turner/100090547334716/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
OK Castle: https://www.okcastle.com/
Cassie talks with a Musician named Joel Higgs (he/him), is an Exhibit Fabricator who was persistent through his passions.
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For more information on Michael:
Tulsa Zoo; https://tulsazoo.org/
OK Castle; https://www.okcastle.com/
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a Musician named Michael Gartner (he/him), who has made a lengthy career doing what he loves.
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For more information on Michael:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wolgemutlive
Wolgemut: https://wolgemut.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wolgemut/
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Castle of Muskogee: https://www.okcastle.com/
Cassie talks with an Educator/Entertainer named Amanda Renaud (she/her), who balances humans and math tutoring as her professions.
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For more information on Amanda:
Topsy Turvy Show: https://www.topsyturvyshow.com/
Math Tutoring: https://www.facebook.com/MissAmandaTutors
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Castle of Muskogee: https://www.okcastle.com/
Cassie talks with an Illusionist named Stewart Minor (he/him), who, in his words, lies to people for a living.
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For more information on Stewart:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/judasandmagnolia
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JudasAndMagnolia
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a Musician named Vince Conaway (he/him), who travels the world playing a niche instrument, the hammered dulcimer.
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For more information on Vince:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vinceconaway
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vinceconaway
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceconaway/
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0BZTHR1SW
iTunes: https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/musica-instrumentalis/1679755890?itsct=music_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1&app=music
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4iy0Ac4q2cshLQ7INwGEPF
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with an Administrative Director named Brian O’Leary (he/him), who has a rich history of philanthropic work on his resume.
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For more information on Brian:
Sherwood Forest Faire: https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/
Brew Moon: https://www.facebook.com/BrewerMoon
Whimsy’s Muse: https://www.facebook.com/WhimsysMuse
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a Lead Barista named Terra Mandel (she/her), who transitioned from Accounts Payable to Director and now a festival worker.
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For more information on Terra:
Sherwood Forest Faire: https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/
Brew Moon: https://www.facebook.com/BrewerMoon
Whimsy’s Muse: https://www.facebook.com/WhimsysMuse
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a Merchant Coordinator named Amanda Young (she/her), who uses her banking skills from the mundane world to support her Renaissance lifestyle.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/workhistory
For more information on Amanda:
Sherwood Forest Faire: https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/
New Jersey Renaissance Faire: https://njrenfaire.com/
Louisiana Renaissance Faire: https://www.larf2022.org/
Rogue’s Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryJewelry/
Medieval Metal: https://www.etsy.com/shop/medievalmetal
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
The Castle of Muskogee: https://www.okcastle.com/
Show Schedule: https://linktr.ee/cassietownsend
Cassie talks with Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Williamson County named Rhonda Redden (she/her), who pioneered most of the jobs she held.
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For more information on Rhonda:
A Vet Storage: https://www.avetstorage.com/
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a Clinical Social Worker/Drama Therapist named Stephanie Mara (she/her), who uses her improv background in social work.
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For more information on Stephanie:
Unexpected Productions: https://unexpectedproductions.org/
Bridge City Improv: https://bridgecityimprov.com/
North American Drama Therapy Association: https://www.nadta.org/
National Association of Social Workers: https://www.socialworkers.org/
For more information on Cassie:
Improv Everywhere: https://improveverywhere.com/
Road Trip Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Sju5mllXygAC2jhQqWGiU?si=91af677f3e2047cc
Cassie talks with a Senior Game Designer named James Wyatt (he/him), who got into the seminary because of Dungeons and Dragons.
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For more information on James:
Wizards of the Coast: https://company.wizards.com/en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aquelajames
DND in a Castle: https://dndinacastle.com/
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a Sign Language Interpreter named Dave Morrison (he/him), who was guided by the universe to take on American Sign Language.
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For more information on Dave:
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/washingwenches
PayPal: cassie.townsend@gmail.com
Cassie talks with a Software Test Engineer named Dan Buehner (he/him), who .
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For more information on Dan:
The Philosophy of Kreia: https://youtu.be/-Z0S0Z8lUTg
As Wood As It Gets: https://www.facebook.com/aswoodasitgets
Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/
Moby Games: https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,528227/
Moby Games Also: https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,262979/
The Scare Factor: https://www.thescarefactor.com/
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Stocker Farms: https://www.stockerfarms.com/
No Parchment Needed: https://www.facebook.com/NoParchmentNeeded/
Cassie talks with RN Leona Partridge (she/her), who faced her fears and finally appeased the child within.
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For more information on Leona:
Unexpected Productions: https://unexpectedproductions.org/
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
No Parchment Needed: https://www.facebook.com/NoParchmentNeeded/
Cassie talks with Senior Sourcing Manager Sara Trowbridge (she/her), who has two side hustles that balance her life.
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For more information on Sara:
Second Story Rep: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Unexpected Productions: https://unexpectedproductions.org/
Cassie talks with Consultant Michael Ryder (he/him), who has an extensive background including video games, nuclear science, and grocery bagging.
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For more information on Michael:
Steve Jobs commencement speech: https://news.stanford.edu/2005/06/12/youve-got-find-love-jobs-says/
Single Trac: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SingleTrac
Moby Games: https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,184995/
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
RESCU Foundation, Inc: https://rescufoundation.org/wp/
Cassie talks with Associate (Vice) Principal Alicia Méndez (she/her/they) about In School Suspensions, juvey, and community theater.
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For more information on Alicia:
Book Recommendation: Huck’s Raft by Mintz
Second Story Rep: https://www.secondstoryrep.org
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sinsotheflesh
IG, NSFW: https://www.instagram.com/sinsotheflesh
Rocky Wiki: http://www.rockyhorrorwiki.org
No Parchment Needed: https://www.facebook.com/NoParchmentNeeded
Cassie talks with Entertainer Paulo Garbanzo (he/him), who is a professional juggler, Dungeon Master, and Adventure organizer.
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For more information on Paulo:
Ren Adventures: https://www.renadventures.com/
Main Page: https://www.garbanzojuggling.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/paologarbanzo/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/paolo_garbanzo/?hl=en
Nat 21: https://nat21adventures.com/
For more information on Cassie:
https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Daisy of Washing Well Wenches: https://www.washingwellwenches.com/
Guy Number 2 of Sound And Fury: https://soundandfury.org/
Entertainment Coordinator of Koroneburg Renaissance Festival: https://renfestcorona.com/
Board Member and Co-Chair of Fundraising for RESCU Foundation: https://rescufoundation.org
Cassie talks with Archeologist El’um Del Grave (she/her), who really digs her job and has some fun side hustles, too.
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For more information on El’um:
Get Involved: https://www.saa.org/about-archaeology/get-involved-locally
For more information on Cassie:
https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with Shelter Director Amanda Forde (she/her), whose passion for animals in childhood continued into adulthood.
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For more information on Amanda:
- https://www.sbpg.net/148/Animal-Control
- https://www.facebook.com/FOAS.StBernardParish/
- Google Info
For more information on Cassie:
https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with Creative Professional Dan Kostelec (he/him) who wears many hats, one being a professional Shakespeare.
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For more information on Dan:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShakespeareApproves
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shakespeare.approves/
Scarborough Auditions: https://scarborough.formstack.com/forms/sapa_auditions_application
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Shakespeare
For more information on Cassie:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a Realtor named Melissa Shaw (she/her), who moved to a new state to start her dream job in a dream location.
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For more information on Melissa:
- https://www.instagram.com/melissa_the_realtor
- https://www.facebook.com/realtor.northshore
For more information on Cassie:
https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with Content Manager Olivia Harding (she/her), who also expresses herself through a gaming band, a film noir band, and creating puzzle boxes.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/workhistory
For more information on Olivia:
Marco’s butt: https://www.instagram.com/marcos.butt
IG Elsewhere Quests: https://www.facebook.com/elsewherequests
Music the Gathering Band TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicthegatheringband
Gum Shoe Noir TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gumshoenoir
Digital Ren Faire is "everywhere" @DigitalRenFaire
Music the Gathering : https://www.musicthegathering.com
Manhattan Sideways: https://sideways.nyc/
For more information on Cassie:
https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog (she used to clean the lair!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of9kHpCv1ts
Cassie talks with Comedienne Rosie Cole (she/her), who performs in Theater of Fools as a chicken with her husband Lloyd Brant. She discusses teaching & the importance of having an emergency clown nose.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/workhistory
For more information on Rosie:
Theater of Fools
Emergency clown nose
For more information on Cassie:
https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie chats with a Performer named Claire (she/her), who has worked for a comic book store, helping feed kids, and now is in a sister act called Opal and Jade.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/workhistory.
To learn more about Claire:
- https://www.facebook.com/opalandjadeoffcoloredtreasures
- https://www.patreon.com/OpalandJade
To learn more about Cassie:
- https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie chats with a Business Developer named Theresa Pudenz (she/her), who found her way to business development via video games.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/workhistory.
To learn more about Theresa:
- https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,163530/
- https://nimble.games/
To learn more about Cassie:
- https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
- https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,199544/
Cassie chats with a Senior Manager of Marketing named Ryan Irwin (he/him), who …
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/workhistory
To learn more about Ryan:
- https://robotlogicmarketing.com/
- https://musicalblades.com/
To learn more about Cassie:
- https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a Senior Field Clinical Specialist named Kyle Matkin (he/him), who works with cardiac medical equipment, DJs, and has his own podcast.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/workhistory
To learn more about Kyle:
- https://yeoldedumpsterfirepoddycast.buzzsprout.com/
- https://anchor.fm/kyle-matkin0
- https://www.facebook.com/yeoldedumpsterfirepoddycast
To learn more about Cassie:
- https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with Novelist Brenna Pritchard (she/her), who is a USA Today Bestselling Author and full-time smut peddler that goes by Chloe Parker.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/workhistory
To learn more about Brenna:
- https://www.chloeparkerromance.com/
- https://linktr.ee/chloesinspace
- https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Parker/e/B08TRQW8P4
- https://www.washingwellwenches.com/
- https://Clarissabright.com
To learn more about Cassie:
- https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie talks with a District Office Manager named Mel Kelley (she/her), who helps facilitate golf car sales, performs as a Washing Well Wench at renaissance faires, & makes dead bug jewelry.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/workhistory
To learn more about Mel:
- https://www.washingwellwenches.com/
- https://mimismimsy.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/ArtifyYourHead
To learn more about Cassie:
https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
Cassie's go - go playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iVQIzk0CvC55g1rV0aZmq?si=6zUz31LsTAKBzbuvy6RzIA
Classy Gorilla Singing Telegrams:
https://www.Facebook.com/ClassyGorilla
Cassie talks with CEO Rhonni DuBose (she/her/they), a self-described Blissciplined Multipreneur, who owns multiple seasonal restaurants & consults other entrepreneurs. Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/workhistory
For more information on Rhonni, follow her here:
https://rhonni.com
https://instagram.com/mavenandmogul
https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonnirocks
For more information on Cassie, follow her here:
https://linktr.ee/WorkHistory
http://oystercreekrestaurant.com
https://www.cosmiccollabco.com
This week Cassie chats with a Pathologist named Manu Singh (she/her), who performs at Renaissance Festivals.
Help us make Work History even more awesome by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/workhistory
At Work History podcast, host Cassie Townsend covers the ins and outs of jobs, careers and the daily grind that led professionals to where they are and where they're going. Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/workhistory.