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Off The Job: Sound Effect, Episode 152

This week, stories of career paths and their unexpected twists. First, a man finds himself lucky enough to never have to work again, and decides he’ll pivot to being a LEGO artist. Next, a career dishwasher becomes an internationally renowned artist. Finally, how a man with a PhD in theoretical mathematicsbecomes homeless, an activist, and an occasional taxi driver.

The full broadcast version of this week's show, available below, also includes: An Iranian journalist is forced to leave her country and career behind, only to discover a new kind of journalism in Seattle. Also, a man who used to be in the rock ‘n roll business ends up helping musicians recover from some of the vices that can come with the industry. 

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"Sound Effect" presents stories inspired by the place we live. The show is hosted by KNKX's Gabriel Spitzer

Kevin Kniestedt is a journalist, host and producer who began his career at KNKX in 2003. Over his 17 years with the station, he worked as a full time jazz host, a news host and produced the weekly show Sound Effect. Kevin has conducted or produced hundreds of interviews, has won local and national awards for newscasts and commentary.