You Can Be ABCs
At just six years old, Sam White rapping about careers from A to Z with his dad beatboxing in the background went viral with over 50 million views of the video online. Now at the age of ten, Sam and his dad Bobby are hosting a podcast to help introduce kids to careers while having a little fun along the way.
Episodes
27 episodes
Police need Batman's Utility Belt
Bobby dives into a conversation about why law enforcement officials could truly benefit from items found in Batman's utility belt. Sam helps to spell out what that could look like.
Favorite Foods
They say you shouldn't shop for groceries when you're hungry. Quite possibly, the same should maybe be considered when taping an episode for a podcast. Sam shares some of his favorite meals with Bobby agreeing to make sure Sam tests...
Cite Your Source
While sharing interesting facts, Sam learns a lesson on why the validity of information should trace back to the believability of the individual or source that shared it. And in many cases, a cartoon episode just may not be the source of ...
America turns 250 and Samuel L. Jackson for President
Bobby and Sam talk about what a few of the popular leaders around at America's founding actually did for a living. Sam also makes a slight mistake when considering presidents who are on U.S. currency.
Father's Day Smackdown
It's Father's Day and Sam gets a chance to revisit his first words - Da Da - while also reflecting on why getting smacked on the internet is not a credible career choice.
The Summer and the Knicks
After what has been a busy 6th grade year, Sam reconnects with his Dad and co-host to talk through a few of the highlights from it as Sam begins his summer job o being a podcast co-host. And in other news, the Jalen Brunson led New York K...
Let it Snow
Bobby and Sam talk a bit about the politics of the day in the wake of a snow storm that has shut down the city.
Early influences with Lionel, the mechanical engineer
Sam and Bobby speak with Lionel, a mechanical engineer from Little Rock, Arkansas who shares his journey inclusive of the influence of male teachers that motivated him along the way.
It's Good and Nice
Sam and Bobby ring in the new year while also paying homage to the snappy jingle that has been hard to shake from their minds.
Is Santa Real?
Sam and Bobby discuss what was a busy holiday season of volunteering while also talking through and verifying how Sam arrive at his current feelings around Santa Claus.
Flying with Patrice the Pilot
Bobby and Sam get a chance to interview with Patrice who interestingly began her career in aviation as a flight attendant before fueling her love of flying into a full blown second career as a pilot.
Legal Code from a Former Coder - Judge Mitzi
Sam and Bobby speak with Judge Mitzi who entered the legal profession as a second career. While many individuals who practice law often study English, history, or political science, Judge Mitzi interestingly began her career as a computer...
Gavel Time with Judge Carlyn
It's not Hammer Time - it's Gavel Time with Judge Carlyn who shares with Sam how her love of English and for figuring things out led to her career in the law. For the record, no oaths were taken during the recording of this episode.
Zombie Apocalypse planning with Jessica, an Emergency Preparedness Professional.
Whether its inclement weather or the next pandemic, Jessica Fanion is the type of professional who works every day to support a community on what could be its worst day. But what about a zombie apocalypse? Sam asks Jessica her thoughts as...
Dirt with Civil Engineer Nisha
Season 2 kicks off with a shorter but impactful conversation as Nisha Powers shares how the work of civil engineers is often a bit different from other professionals involved on a particular building project. With her many years of experi...
Not MSG, but ESG with Uncle Bunky
Sam chats with his Uncle Bunky who shares how his background in computers and information technology led him to a career in ESG which stands for Emotional Social and Governance. As discussed during the podcast, ESG should not be confused ...
The summer begins / It's Potato
Sam reflects on the school year, shares ways he uses sarcasm, and claims his dominance in Gaga ball.
WE'RE BACK / Please let me go Your Honor!
After a necessary pause to accommodate the rigorous end of the school year schedule of a 10 year old podcast co-host, You Can Be ABCs is BACK! This episode let's Sam talk through how he enjoys his subscription to "The Week Junior" magazin...
Sam as CEO / A Dress Made of Peacock Feathers
Sam reflects on his time as CEO with his classmates at Junior Achievement. He additionally reviews stories from The Week Junior including a guy who honors snails in Hawaii, a award winning high school choir director in Memphis, and the fi...
Types of Intelligence / No bracelet for you
Bobby and Sam discuss the varying types of intelligence and the need for doing more to recognize and celebrate it in kids. In other news, Bobby gives a heartfelt shout out to the dads who don't often get the recognition they deserve.
Coding and AI talk with Meka, the software engineer
Sam and Bobby speak with Meka, a software engineer who leads a non-profit organization that teaches coding.
Lessons from an Atlanta Skating Rink
Sam gets to hear his Dad share a few life lessons from their recent visit to a skating rink in Atlanta. In other news, Sam's Dad butchers the singing and lyrics from a classic 70's song from Tony Orlando and Dawn.
"I Love Diseases" with Dr. Kayla
Sam and his Dad interview a family practice medical doctor, Dr. Kayla who shares her story of being inspired to attend medical school by her own physician mother and by kids in her 6th grade science class. Sam and Bobby additionally point...
Famous Career Professionals Needed / Low Taper Fade
Sam and his Dad discuss the difficulty of knowing who is "famous" and the need for more well-known career professionals (outside of professional athletes and actors). Additionally, Sam lets his Dad know that the "low tamper fade" has gain...
Sam is ENFJ / Wrestlers don't have real names
Sam gets the results to his personality assessment and realizes he shares this personality type with a couple of his heroes. He also discusses with his Dad career professionals they should target to interview for the podcast. In oth...