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Rookie Review
100
Kat's favorite genre is Pop. This American singer is one of the genre's biggest stars, known for her four-octave vocal range and hit songs like "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings."
Ariana Grande
100
Laura's favorite place to visit, this European country is shaped like a boot and is famous for the Roman Empire, pizza, and Renaissance art.
Italy
100
Gina names this popular public radio program as her favorite podcast, which offers daily news and economic insight with the mission to "raise the economic intelligence of the country."
Marketplace
100
Savithaa's favorite food is this snack, which is a type of corn kernel that expands when heated and is considered a whole grain food item.
Popcorn
100
Kat's most memorable job was this seasonal position, requiring certification in CPR and first aid, whose primary duty is preventing drowning in a pool or at a beach.
Lifeguard
200
Mari's favorite artist is this Canadian rapper and singer, known for hit albums like Views and Scorpion, and for pioneering the fusion of R&B, rap, and trap music.
Drake
200
Tony's favorite place to visit, this island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is composed of two main islands, North and South, and is famous for its stunning landscapes featured in The Lord of the Rings films.
New Zealand
200
Brandon names this relationship-focused podcast as his favorite, hosted by the couple Molly and John Chester, where they discuss the conflicts and issues that arise before recording their segments.
We were fighting before this
200
Theresa's favorite dish to cook is this classic Italian pasta, which translates to "linguine with clams" and is typically tossed in a white wine, garlic, and parsley sauce.
linguine alle vongole
linguine alle vongole
200
One of John's memorable first jobs was working at the electronics counter of this large retail chain, recognizable by its famous red-and-white bullseye logo.
Target
300
Stefan passively listens to more of this genre than any other, a global phenomenon characterized by highly stylized music videos and dance routines, originating in South Korea.
Kpop
300
Matt names this sparsely populated geographical region, shared by the southern tips of Argentina and Chile, and known for its mountains, glaciers, and wind-swept pampas, as his dream place to visit.
Patagonia
300
Savithaa names this weekly comedic podcast as her favorite, where two famous Green brothers give dubious advice and share all the world's unimportant news.
Dear Hank and John
300
Jai's favorite beverage is this traditional, creamy, yogurt-based drink from the Indian subcontinent, often served chilled and flavored with either salt (savory) or fruit (sweet), such as mango.
Lassi
300
Mari used to work on a research focused on the neuroscience of decision-making by studying these primates, a diverse group of mammals that are divided into Old World and New World classifications.
Monkeys
400
Caryn has been listening to this Indie rock band lately, a trio from Sydney, Australia, known for their emotionally charged anthems like "Edge of Town" and "Stacking Chairs."
Middle Kids
400
Jongwoo names this northernmost, second-largest, and least-developed of Japan's four main islands as his favorite place to visit, known for its winter snow festivals and pristine natural hot springs.
Hokkaido
400
Gerianne names this weekly podcast as her favorite, hosted by actor Dax Shepard, who interviews celebrities and experts about the "messiness of being human," and often features a co-host fact-checker named Monica.
Armchair Expert
400
Anindya's favorite dish is this elaborate, mixed rice dish from the Indian subcontinent, where layers of Basmati rice, spices, and chicken are cooked together in a tightly sealed vessel.
Chicken Biryani
400
Laura's most memorable first job was this role, which involves calling prospective customers from a central office to either sell goods or services or conduct marketing surveys.
Telemarketer
500
Estevan names this prolific Australian band as his favorite, known for their experimental psychedelic rock and for releasing over 20 studio albums in just over a decade, often exploring new microtones or concepts with each release.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
500
Elizabeth names this city as her favorite place to visit, known for its yellow sandstone architecture and sitting on the shores of its namesake lake in the French-speaking region of Switzerland.
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
500
Jeannette names this WNYC Studios podcast as her favorite, known for its deep dives into scientific and philosophical topics, often using innovative sound design to tell complex stories.
Radiolab
500
Reed's favorite dish, this Mexican preparation consists of crispy fried or grilled seafood, often cod or mahi-mahi, served in a tortilla and topped with cabbage and a creamy white sauce.
Baja Fish Tacos
500
Allan's most memorable first job was working night shifts as a teen at this 24-hour print and copy chain, which was later acquired by FedEx and rebranded as FedEx Office.
Kinko's