Tales from the Shift

Dan Rogers shares his journey from computer science graduate to technical project manager at Microsoft and Google. He explains how project management isn't about control but about managing uncertainty and communicating across technical and business teams. If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at Talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com Book by Dan Rogers:...

This is part TWO of TWO. Former DEA agent Brian Townsend shares intense undercover operations, including his A&E featured case. discusses cartel violence, surveillance tactics, and The Wire's accuracy about drug enforcement. Like all TFTS episodes, the conversation also takes a deep dive into the world of being a DEA agent. What it's like, how to get into it, and what's the pay. If you have an...

This is part ONE of a TWO part episode. Previously appearing on A&E, Fox, and CNN; former DEA agent Brian Townsend reveals the reality of combating drug trafficking over his 28 year career in law enforcement. Per usual for our Tales from the Shift, this is a deep dive into the job of a DEA agent, including stories told here, for the first time. If you have an interesting job and would like to...

Nicole Wolverton shares insights about the horror writing life, rejection, building resilience through scary stories, and her controversial opinion that makes the genre more expansive than most realize. If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at Talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com Nicole Wolverton's book "A Misfortune of Lake Monsters": https://www.goo...

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 m...

A veteran job recruiter reveals the hidden reality of the hiring process and why so many applicants never hear back. She shares a shocking story of a candidate caught using ChatGPT to fake their work and offers actionable advice on tailoring resumes. Discover the specific strategies needed to navigate the current competitive job market. If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest o...

Hank Smith shares his journey from a high school TV station in Virginia to becoming an international marketing leader. He discusses how marketing psychology shapes cultural norms, from bad breath to Santa Claus, while revealing the strategic thinking that separates successful campaigns from failures. If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at Talesfro...

In this TFTS deep dive, Matthew Adams pulls back the curtain on the world of political organizing. As both a seasoned political organizer and current California candidate, Matthew reveals the realities of campaign work that most people never see. From going door-to-door facing constant rejection to the surprising truth about why passionate political junkies might actually struggle in this role, Ma...

Like all TFTS episodes, the conversation also takes a deep dive into the world of nursing. What it's like, how to get into it, and what's the pay. If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, email me at talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com Kathy's Website: https://www.gutsynurses.com/ Kathy's Email: info@gutsynurses.com