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The Random Route

Hosted by Lara Wassenberg · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 12 episodes

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Episodes
12
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
42m
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36
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Listen Score
16
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47
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About this podcast

Welcome to The Random Route podcast hosted by musician, (current) english teacher and outdoor enthusiast, Lara Wassenberg.In this podcast you will hear Lara talk about the random route that life has taken her, the different jobs she has worked and different paths she has taken, as well as hosting guests who talk about their own, personal, random routes in life. She explores the concept that it is ok for life to have twists and turns, and that having one set career path is maybe not suitable or do-able for everyone.Episodes will be released once every 2-3 weeks.

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About the host

Lara Wassenberg hosts The Random Route, a society show with 12 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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11. Mabli: Actress, Musician, Receptionist, Barista, Nanny

May 18, 202647m0

I recently had a fab conversation with the lovely Mabli; and actress from London. We chatted about finding work after covid, what it means to be good at your craft, and whether there is a 'correct' way to do things in th

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10. Alice: English Lit graduate, Covid key worker, Civil Servant, aspiring Midwife.

Jan 11, 202657m0

Trigger warning: this episode briefly mentions the words 'school shootings', but does not delve into the topic. Hi everyone! This episode features a conversation with Alice, a friend of mine from ye olde school days. We

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9. Six lessons I've learnt at 28 years old

Dec 10, 202525m0

Today's episode is a little bit different. I share six lessons that I have learnt at 28 years old and invite you into a little reflective episode with me. Maybe you have learnt the same lessons as me? Maybe you have lear

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8. Pietro: Translator, Medical and Engineering student, Comic book artist, English Teacher

Nov 26, 20251h 2m0

Hailing from the Island of Sicily, Pietro joins me for a chat… After daydreaming about Sicilian Rosticeria, we delve deep into our conversation; We chat about whether we do things in order to figure things out, or figure

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7. Jade: Artist, Seasonal Worker, Event coordinator, English Teacher

Nov 12, 202557mEp. 70

In this episode I have a lovely conversation with Jade, who is from London, UK. We discuss the benefits of seasonal jobs, find out we have worked for the same company in the past (small world!), we talk about the best ti

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6. Marjorie: Costume designer, Polyglot, English Teacher

Oct 29, 20251h 20mEp. 60

In this episode I have a fantastic conversation with my flatmate Marjorie who hails from Switzerland, and has had many fascinating jobs over the years. From working on Game of Thrones in Ireland to speaking 4 languages i

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5. Initial Impressions of Reggio Calabria, Italy

Oct 22, 202543mEp. 50

In this episode I chat about my initial impressions of living Reggio Calabria in Italy - the city I have recently moved to for work. I chat about the culture, the people, the food, the music... Hope you enjoy it :) If yo

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4. Working as a tour guide in the Canadian Rockies.

Oct 15, 202537mEp. 40

In this episode I cover what it was like working as a tour guide in the Canadian Rocky mountains for the summer months. I talk about the places I got to go, the perks and pits of the job, my personal experience, and thin

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3. What is it like to live in Banff, Alberta, Canada?

Oct 8, 202530m0

Want to move to Banff but need some more information and want to know what to expect? Hopefully I can give you an insight into what living in Banff could be like...

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2. Studying music professionally, then changing route.

Oct 1, 202520mEp. 30

What influenced my decision not to pursue a full-time music career, how I still incorporate music into my life, the beauty of the ‘amateur’ world, and how to find a music community in a new place.

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1. Becoming a ski instructor in Canada - what I wish I had known

Sep 24, 202527mEp. 20

My personal experience of becoming and working as a ski instructor in Canada. The pros and cons of the job, and advice for anyone thinking of doing it!

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Introduction

Sep 17, 202514mEp. 10

Welcome the The Random Route Podcast! In this episode Lara will explain what this podcast is about, who it is for and what to expect.

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Topics covered

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To pitch The Random Route, visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lara-wassenberg for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent society coverage.

Who is the host of The Random Route?

The Random Route is hosted by Lara Wassenberg. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 12 episodes.

How many episodes does The Random Route have?

The Random Route has published 12 episodes.

What topics does The Random Route cover?

The Random Route regularly covers society, culture, places. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.

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How long are The Random Route episodes?

Episodes of The Random Route average 42 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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