Shane Peterson

Tales from the Shift

Business EN ↓ 32 episodes

Before you judge a job, listen to someone who has actually done it. Before you envy a job, learn what it costs. Before you dismiss a job, understand the skill inside it. And before you reduce a person to their occupation, hear their story. Tales from the Shift is a job deep dive show about the real lives behind the titles. Every profession has a public myth and a private reality. We sit down with the people who have lived the work and ask what outsiders get wrong, what the job demands, what it gives back, and what it takes from them. It is honest conversation with cops, nurses, lawyers, trades...

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Shane Peterson

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DEA Agent (23 Yrs) Part 1/2 Job Deep Dive 14.12.2025 1:07:42

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...

Horror Writer (10+ Yrs) Job Deep Dive 14.12.2025 1:05:11

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...

Science Communication Writer (10+ Yrs) Job Deep Dive 14.12.2025 1:06:49

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...

Job Recruiter (15+ Yrs) Job Deep Dive 14.12.2025 47:54

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...

Strategic Marketer (15+ Yrs) Job Deep Dive 14.12.2025 1:22:35

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...

Campaign Manager / Political Organizer | Job Deep Dive 14.12.2025 1:09:30

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...

Veteran Nurse (40+ Years) Job Deep Dive 14.12.2025 57:43

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