Jamming on the Job

Video Game Designer

Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox are entering a song contest in Austin, Texas, but they realize the music has to be made on a computer, which they’ve never done before A Video Game Designer named Jada helps them to explore this new approach

Marine Scientist

Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox are on the island of Vieques and need to get back to mainland Puerto Rico in time for their show A Marine Scientist named Linda gives them a boat ride and teaches them about task persistence along the way https://pbskids.org/videos/jamming-on-the-job Mandatory RTL credits The contents of this podcast were developed under a grant from the Department of Education

Marketing Director

Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox discover that almost no one has gotten tickets for their free concert in Buffalo, New York A Marketing Director named Rachel helps them spread the word, and teaches them about social problem solving

Landscape Designer

As they prepare for a show in Durham, North Carolina, Andrés is longing for some time in nature They find some in a beautiful indoor garden created by Makoa, the Landscape Designer, who teaches them about the value of flexible thinking

Fundraiser

At a fundraiser in Detroit, Michigan, Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox help Cedric the Fundraiser to meet his fundraising goal for a local kids’ after-school music program Cedric teaches them the value of contributing to the local community

Music Therapist

At a tour stop at a library in Providence, Rhode Island, Christina is struggling with stage fright after making some mistakes at their last performance A music therapist named Joni helps Christina to develop self-confidence

Costume Designer

As they prepare for their show in Cleveland, Ohio, Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox realize they forgot their costumes! A Costume Designer named Kai comes to their rescue and teaches them about the value of perspective-taking and empathy

Park Ranger

Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox head to Wind Cave National Park so Andrés can practice playing music in the dark They are helped by Park Ranger Chaske, who teaches them about his work, Wind Cave’s history, and the importance of reflection

Introducing Jamming on the Job Season 2

Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox are excited to take you along as they travel to more new places, meet more new amigos, and write more new songs about the wonderful world of work!

Farm Animal Veterinarian

Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox are playing a gig at the State Fair of Texas when a horse goes into labor! They meet a Farm Animal Veterinarian named Anaya, who teaches them about her work with animals and the importance of responsibility

Online Merchant

At home outside Washington, DC, Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox realize they need an online store for their merch An Online Merchant named Ash helps them set up their site and teaches them the value of recognizing personal qualities

Airport Operations Manager

At a Pittsburgh Airport, Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox grow curious about how the airport works An Airport Operations Manager named Darius gives them a behind-the-scenes tour and teaches them the value of impulse control

Robotics Engineer

Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox hail a taxi in San Francisco, California, and are surprised to find no one behind the wheel! A Robotics Engineer named Desiree teaches them about driverless vehicles and the value of social problem solving

Wind Turbine Service Technician

At a concert stop in Rock Port, Missouri, Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox learn about wind energy from a Wind Turbine Service Technician named Regina, who also teaches them the value of task persistence

Language Teacher

At a dual immersion school in Los Angeles, a Language Teacher named Huang laoshi helps Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox translate some of their performance into Mandarin, and teaches them about the value of perspective-taking and empathy

Prescribed Fire Manager

When Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox notice a plume of dark smoke in Tallahassee, Florida, a Prescribed Fire Manager named Leslie shows them there is nothing to fear Leslie also helps them to appreciate the value of planning and focus

Nurse Practitioner

When Andrés hurts his ankle in Boise, Idaho, a Nurse Practitioner named Marco helps him to feel better Marco helps Andrés, Christina, and BoomBox to think flexibly

Introducing Jamming on the Job

Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox are here to tell you all about their new podcast! You’ll hear more about the music they make, the adventures they go on, and the amazing people they meet as they explore the wonderful world of work!