Tales from the Shift

New episodes every Wednesday 1PM CST -- Please subscribe! This channel is like Dirty Jobs, without the dirt, the production value, the travel, or the charismatic host. On TFTS, we dive into the real stories behind real jobs - from pilots to librarians, talent managers to DEA Agents. How do you actually break into these fields? What's the day-to-day really like? What don't they teach you in school? We're pulling back the curtain on careers, sharing insider secrets, and maybe inspiring someone to pursue a path they'd never considered. Got an interesting job? I'd love to have you on the show! Email me at talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com !

Tales from the Shift is a business podcast hosted by Shane Peterson, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shane Peterson hosts Tales from the Shift, a business show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Confessions of a Google Project Manager

  Nov 12, 20251h 22mS1

  <p>If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, email me at talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com </p><p>Dan Rogers shares his journey from computer science to project management at Microsoft and Google. He reveals the daily realities of managing complex technical projects, dealing with personalities, and why it's really about managing uncertainty rather than tasks. </p><p>Like all TFTS episodes, the conversation also takes a deep dive into the world of being a project manager. What it's like, how to get into it, and what's the pay. </p><p>Escape the...

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  Episode #8

  Confessions of a Career Nurse

  Nov 7, 202558 minS1

  <p>If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, email me at talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com </p><p></p><p>In this episode, Shane interviews Kathy Allen, a career nurse with decades of experience across every major hospital department. Kathy reveals shocking truths about how private equity companies are destroying healthcare by cutting nursing staff, leading to increased patient falls, infections, and adverse events. She discusses her journey through ICU, medical-surgical, pediatrics, emergency room, psychiatric units, and chemical dependency care, sharing heartbreaking and inspiring patient stories. Like all TFTS episodes, the conversation also...

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  Episode #1

  Introduction

  Nov 7, 20253 minS1

  <p>Hello, welcome to Tales from the Shift</p>

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  Episode #7

  Confessions of a Horror Writer

  Nov 2, 20251h 6mS1

  <p>If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, email me at talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com</p><p></p><p>This episode features Nicole Wolverton, a horror writer and academic with a fascinating career journey. Nicole discusses her unique master's degree in storytelling and horror from the University of Pennsylvania. She reveals the lengthy publishing process, often taking 3-4 years from writing to publication. Nicole shares insights from her academic research on how consuming horror builds resilience and coping skills, drawing from studies at Denmark's Recreational Fear Lab. The conversation explores the business...

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  Episode #6

  Confessions of a Science Communication Writer

  Oct 26, 20251h 8mS1

  <p>If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, email me at talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com </p><p></p><p>This episode is about Amy Weldon, a science communications professional who made the difficult transition from dolphin trainer to helping scientists connect with the public. The conversation explores why people's eyes glaze over when discussing climate change, how to reach skeptical audiences in rural America, and the devastating impact of budget cuts to institutions like NASA. Amy discusses her master's degree in science communications, the explosion of this field in recent years, and...

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