Have you ever wondered what you might want to do for the rest of your life? Have you thought about your "dream job?" Do you have any idea what it takes to get there? Are you headed in the right direction?
Real Life 101 introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Lipizzaner stallion trainers and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes you "on the job" so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do. Learn about jobs you might not know even existed!
Join hosts Jillian, Shawn and Gracey every week as they explore new professions in the exciting world of work. It's a half-hour of thought-provoking, eye-opening fun and entertainment!
Rated High for Educational Content by the
University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg Public Policy Center.
Where can you find Real Life 101?
Our show is syndicated, which means it may appear on many different TV stations on different days at different times. Check your local listings to find out exactly when and where Real Life 101 appears in your area; we recommend starting with our Station List to give your search a jump start!
Week of January 23
Episode 150
We are going to take a look back at three of our viewer’s favorite segments from Real Life 101. We'll revisit the hazardous waste shed where Shawn meets an environmental engineer who helps his company go green. Then we’ll look back and see how a child life specialist uses play therapy to calm young patients and help them understand their medical treatment. And finally, we’ll meet the Orlando Magic’s Nick Anderson and find out about the career of a professional basketball player!
Week of January 30
Episode 151
Today we'll start off at a sports radio station where Shawn meets up with the sports director in the control room. Then Shawn is off to meet a lady who works with the elderly and their families coordinating their care. Finally, Shawn will meet a guy who was hit by the entertainment bug early in life and see how he helps others make it big in the field of entertainment.