Real Life 101
Season 13
TV-G
Teenage hosts interview people working in different professions to educate youth on career choices.
Where to Watch Real Life 101 • Season 13
20 Episodes
- Episode 1E1
Episode 1We’ll kick off the season with some of last year’s viewers’ favorites, starting with Gracey’s visit to the lab of a medicinal chemist to see how he researches ways to develop new medications that will benefit people with cancer and diabetes. Then we’ll take a look back at Shawn’s meeting with a lobbyist and learn how she advocates for causes to get laws passed. Plus, we’ll bring you Gracey’s interview with an Orthopedic Surgeon and see why he enjoys fixing people’s broken bones and other muskulo-skeletal issues. - Episode 2E2
Episode 2Gracey’s going to take us to the Country Music Capital of the USA – Nashville, Tennessee! We’ll start off at LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans, where their mascot T-RAC welcomed Gracey with open arms! After that, we’ll meet an entrepreneur who owns mobile kitchens to feed the people that work on the sets of movies and concerts. Then, it’s onto Music Row, where Gracey will talk with the CEO of a music publishing company and gain some insight into the world of music producing and publishing. - Episode 3E3
Episode 3Shawn will take us to a high school where he will learn from a math teacher why she is so passionate in her career of teaching. Then it’s off to the ball park for Gracey where we will meet a Major League public relations coordinator. Ever wonder how they use intelligence to find the bad guys and lower crime rates? Shawn will find out when he talks to a criminal intelligence analyst. - Episode 4E4
Episode 4Gracey’s going to take us to a 4 year arts and design school where you can get a well-rounded education while pursuing your passion in the arts. Then Shawn will head to the soccer field where he will meet up with a professional soccer player to learn about his career. If you are interested in going into the health field and would like to help people regain their mobility, you’ll want to see Gracey’s interview with a physical therapist. - Episode 5E5
Episode 5Today, Lee Corso will stop by the studio and talk to Shawn about his career as an ESPN sports broadcaster and football analyst. Then Gracey’s going to sit down with a man who makes his living behind the mic as a voice-over artist. And you’ve seen bronze or marble sculptures before, but have you ever seen one made of chocolate cake? Shawn will meet a sculptor who uses his artistic and culinary skills to do live cake sculpting! - Episode 6E6
Episode 6Gracey will put on her special operating room attire where she’ll enter an O.R. and learn how a certified surgical technologistassists doctors—and robots—during surgery. And Shawn will talk with a sheriff’s deputy to learn why his passion lies in his career of law enforcement. Then it’s off to a marine laboratory where Gracey will talk to a marine biologist involved in helping sick and injured animals in the Gulf of Mexico. - Episode 7E7
Episode 7Gracey will speak with an E.N.T. doctor and hear what else his specialty entails. And Shawn will meet with a home inspectorwho detects problems with homes so buyers will know what they’re getting into before they move in. Plus, for all you outgoing music lovers, you may have found your dream job when you see Gracey’s interview with a creative director for a music publishing company. - Episode 8E8
Episode 8Shawn starts us off at a barbecue restaurant where he meets up with a man who tells him about his passion for creating mouth watering barbecue and out of this world baked goods. And Gracey will talk with a costume designer who creates those beautiful costumes that bring audiences back to different periods in time. Plus, Shawn will visit a utility company and learn how an environmental engineer is working to keep the environment safe for us and future generations. - Episode 9E9
Episode 9For all you aspiring musicians out there, Gracey is going to introduce us to Jack Sizemore, a guitarist who plays with Jason Aldean. Then we’ll change gears and Shawn will learn how law enforcement intelligence analysts are becoming vital to solving and preventing future crimes. Plus we’ll visit a hospital lab and examine the career of a medical technologist. . . aka. . .clinical laboratory scientist. - Episode 10E10
Episode 10Gracey will talk to an air traffic controller who will give us a look into her career of controlling flights in our busy skies to make sure everyone arrives at their destinations safely. Then it’s off to Daytona International Speedway where she learns how IT is vital in not only managing the Speedway’s information and telecommunications service but how innovative technology is used to energize the fan experience. While there, she will also talk to the Speedway’s Director of Emergency Services and see how he ensures that any unforeseen problems will be handled quickly and efficiently. - Episode 11E11
Episode 11Shawn will introduce us to a criminal defense attorney and see why he chose this specialty of law. Then, Gracey makes an office visit to a physician assistant and learns how she treats patients under the supervision of an MD. Plus, Shawn will meet up with an exercise physiologist who helps people with severe spinal injuries and disorders to restore their strength. - Episode 12E12
Episode 12Like cookies? You’ll get your fill when Gracey talks to the owner of a booming cookie factory where thousands of creative confections are made and shipped out to customers around the country. And Shawn will meet up with a floral designer who uses his talents to create beautiful décor for weddings and other events. Plus Gracey will visit with a voice coach who has coached many of today’s top singing artists and helped them to perfect their voices. - Episode 13E13
Episode 13Shawn will visit a radio station where a nationally syndicated talk show host takes a few minutes to tell him the secret to keeping his listeners tuning in year after year. Then, Gracey will take us to Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, where she meets the man in charge of making sure the fan experience is great for everyone. And if you’re good with dogs, you won’t want to miss our interview with a dog trainer and see how he works with the furry canines to make them obey their owners’ rules and commands. - Episode 14E14
Episode 14Gracey will visit an interior design firm and see how designers work to ensure their client’s home or workplace has the look they envision and meets the functional needs. And Shawn will learn how criminals are being caught and future crimes averted with the help of a fairly new profession of people called crime analysts. Then Gracey will take us to Nashville’s Centennial Park where she meets with a horticulturist who makes sure the grounds are beautiful year round. - Episode 15E15
Episode 15Today, we’re going to be inspired by 3 different women who have carved a career path for themselves. Gracey’s going to visit a dermatologist and learn why she chose this field of medicine and the types of skin conditions she treats. Then, Shawn visits an artist who talks about her techniques and how she has turned her passion into her career. Plus, a songwriter will share with Gracey how she composes musical notes and lyrics. - Episode 16E16
Episode 16Gracey’s going to take us to the Parthenon… no, not in Greece… but in Nashville, Tennessee, where there is a full size replica of the original temple… and meet with a museum director. Plus, Shawn will talk to an escrow officer and learn how she handles the final steps of a home purchase and ensures the deal doesn’t fall through at the last minute. And Gracey will visit a bank where she meets a manager who talks to her about what he does to oversee his branch and keep the money flowing. - Episode 17E17
Episode 17Interested in a career as a singer? Shawn will talk with a country music recording artist and see how she is making a name for herself. Plus, Gracey will introduce us to an occupational therapist and learn how she works with her patients to do things like eat, bathe and dress themselves, so they can live independent lives. Then we’ll get some insight into what it’s really like to investigate murders when Shawn meets up with a homicide detective. - Episode 18E18
Episode 18Gracey’s going to take us to the Neonatal unit of a hospital where she’ll find out from a NICU nurse how she works with the tiniest of babies and nurses them to health. Do you enjoy climbing trees and working with electricity? You won’t want to miss Shawn’s interview with an electrical lineman! Then it’s over to Tropicana Field where Gracey will talk with a database manager for the Tampa Bay Rays. - Episode 19E19
Episode 19Gracey’s going to visit a hospital OR where she talks to a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and learn what she does as part of the surgical team. Then she’ll speak with a nutritionist who’ll fill her in on the types of clients she works with as a Registered Dietitian. And finally, she’ll head over to a bank where she meets the director of human resources who lets her in on some of the things she does to direct and motivate employees. - Episode 20E20
Episode 20We’ll take you back to Gracey’s interview with a technical writer and learn how they write the instruction manuals on today’s high tech products, medical proposals and other things to make them understandable by everyone. Then we’ll bring you Shawn’s interview with a pedorthist where he learned that not all feet… or shoes… are created equal. Plus, we’ll bring back Gracey’s interview with a bio-chemist. We’ll revisit the lab where she saw how chemistry and biology is applied in research to combat diseases.