If you ask me, most of us in the U.S. work too hard. Many of us can't really imagine what it might be like to not work. Maybe it sounds nice. But what if you wanted to work, and were unable to?

This was the case with Devin, who is back in the workforce after a 16-year absence. In this episode, Devin openly shares her experiences making her way in a world without employment, and finding her way back.

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Most of us know a DJ. They're the person who picks the music. How hard could it possibly be? Maybe the DJ is creating a beat in real time to an audience, or maybe they are scratching vinyl records. Those things certainly seem to require some skill and attention.

But what sort of talent is required to play a bunch of songs in a digital format? Or to press a button on a pre-programmed beat that someone else created? Surely, anyone can do that. ...or can they? Listen as Ocho talks with Benjamin, a mobile DJ in Southern Minnesota, about the craft, subtlety, and behind-the scenes work that's required of someone who is hired to "just DJ."

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Most well-known musical artists start out playing cover songs. They tend to play fewer covers as they become known for their original work. So when is it time to get out from under the covers?

We present the story of Ben Scruggs, a musician and radio DJ in Southern Minnesota. Find out what motivates him to play original music, and hear about the journey that led him there.

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