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About This Podcast
Major Minors & Maybes is a narrative podcast about real jobs you may not have heard of told through the stories of fictional characters inspired by true career paths. Hosted by Dr. W., a college professor, mom, and part-time career detective, each episode is a fun, thoughtful deep dive into the winding roads that lead people to unexpected work.
Think:
- Audio storytelling meets career exploration
- Forensic entomologists, microbial ecologists, and other niche-but-fascinating professionals
- Real-world insights, told with curiosity, warmth, and a touch of whimsy
A quick note: Our short stories are fictional, but the jobs are not. Every character you meet is a composite based on interviews, research, and real professional journeys.
If you’ve ever asked, “What else is out there?” This show is for you.
It's Perfect for:
- College students figuring it out
- Career changers with big questions
- People who love science, creativity, and storytelling
Subscribe, explore, and get inspired!
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S2E3 VR, Vital Signs & Video Games: The Medical Game Designer
In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we explore the fascinating world of the Medical Game Designer. The creative minds building video games, VR simulations, and interactive experiences…
S2E2 The Mind Behind The Mission: The Aerospace Behavioral Scientist
From astronaut teamwork and stress management to designing safer systems for pilots and space crews, this career sits at the intersection of psychology, engineering, neuroscience, and space…
S2 Majors Minors & Maybes: Season 2 Trailer
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?Season 2 of Majors, Minors & Maybes is back! This time, we’re digging even deeper into the careers you didn’t know existed, but suddenly can’t…
S2E1 Fashion Without Fabric: The 3D Garment/Apparel Designer
What happens when fashion meets the future? Enter the world of the 3D garment/apparel designer. The pros turning pixels into pants and software into style. In this episode of Majors, Minors &…
S1E11 Checked, Curated & Carry-On Ready: The Personal Travel Gear Curator
It's our season finale and we are going out in style with wrinkle-free, perfectly packed layers. In this episode, we meet Jordan, a personal travel gear curator who turns chaotic packing into a…
S1E10 Words Meet Wonder: The Hybrid Writing Science Consultant
What do you get when you cross a researcher with a storyteller? A hybrid writing scientific consultant. These are the folks who make complex science not just readable, but unforgettable. In this…
S1E9 Practice Makes Perfect: The Clinical Simulation Specialist
What do medical manikins, high-stakes drama, and behind-the-scenes brilliance have in common? Meet the Clinical Simulation Specialist. These are the folks who builds immersive healthcare training…
S1 Bonus Track: Ink, Evidence, and a Touch of Gore
This Halloween bonus episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes takes us into the shadows of the courtroom with a career you’ve probably never heard of, the medical-legal illustrator. Think of them as…
S1E8 Bug Bytes & Climate Clues: Inside Climate Entomology Informatics
Bugs, bytes, and a changing climate? Yes, it’s a thing! In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we meet the climate entomology informatics specialist. It’s a mouthful of a job title that…
S1E7 Fabric of the Future – The 3D Textile Designer
What if your clothes could think? In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we thread the needle between fashion and tech with a career that is as futuristic as it is fabulous. We are plunging…
S1E6 Fungi and the Future: The Microbial Ecologist
Think all the action happens above ground? Think again! In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we dig deep (no pun intended) into the wild world of microbial ecology. Meet Leo, a…
S1E5 Headsets & Healing: The Virtual Reality Therapist
Do you think that therapy is just couches and clipboards? Think again. On this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we are stepping into the pixelated world of virtual reality therapy. Where…
S1E4 Dead Bugs, Solved Crimes: The Forensic Entomologist
Maggots. Murder. Mystery. Let’s go!They say the truth is in the details and in this case, it's in the bugs. Grab your magnifying glass (and maybe a strong stomach), we are heading into the wild world…
S1 Up Next: Bugs, Bodies, and Clues
A mystery is brewing and tiny insects might just hold the answers. In 48 hours, Majors, Minors & Maybes heads into the curious, squirmy world of forensic entomology. Spoiler alert: maggots are…
S1E3 Patient Portals & Puzzle Solvers: The Healthcare UX Designer
Ever rage-quit a health app because the login made zero sense? Enter the healthcare UX (user experience) designer. Part techie, part empath, and full-time digital lifesaver.On this episode of Majors,…
S1E2 Lettuce Launch: Life as a Space Agriculture Scientist
Forget farm-to-table! We are talking space-to-salad.In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, your professor, mom, and part-time career detective, Dr. W. explores the surprisingly down-to-earth…
S1E1 Microscopes & Motion: The Biomedical Animator
Ever watched a video of a cell dividing or a heart valve opening and thought, “Wait…how did they film that?” Spoiler alert: they didn’t! It was animated by someone who speaks both molecule and…
Majors, Minors & Maybes: The Teaser
Welcome to Majors, Minors & Maybes! Join Dr. W., professor, mom, and part-time career detective, as she unpacks the wonderfully weird world of work. Each episode blends storytelling and…
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Majors Minors & Maybes has published 18 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Majors Minors & Maybes is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 7m.
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