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Welcome to Tales from the Shift.
Most job/career shows focus on how to get the job. Others show a day in the life of fairy tale depth. Tales from the Shift reveals what the job does to you. There is virtually no other show like this. It's like the show "Dirty Jobs", but without the dirt or travel.
Your host is Shane Peterson, a veteran air traffic controller at the world's busiest airport, who interviews other people about their interesting jobs.
Learn which jobs will lead to a smooth takeoff, and those that will eventually lead to crashing out.
Every interview delivers:
How the job really works
Workplace horror stories
The smartest/easiest way to get the job.
The slang talk and secrets only insiders know.
Real salary transparency and the financial reality of the job.
The complaints and emotional costs.
What other jobs this job could lead to.
We are always looking for anyone with an interesting job. If you have stories to tell, email us to get booked on the show.
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Recent Episodes
S1E21 Marine Biologist: Are You Ready to Survive on a Ship in a Tropical Storm?
Andrew Lewin explores the diverse world of marine biology and science communication. He shares insights into the physical demands of fieldwork and the realities of starting a career in the ocean…
S1E20 Criminal Defense Attorney: Here's The REAL Justice System...
Joseph Simons shares his career journey to becoming a criminal defense attorney in Boston. He discusses the realities of a legal career, including the pressures of the courtroom, and the importance…
S1E19 CIA Agent "Secret Service" (Cold War) 🦅 Even My Wedding Needed A Lie
A former CIA officer reveals his job reality of life undercover in The Agency, assigned to protecting The CIA Director and their families against assassination plots. Scott Urbach shares stories of…
S1E18 Training Dolphins for 8 Years Taught Me Something Disturbing 🐬 Real Jobs, Real People
Discover the job reality of dolphin training, from the grueling physical labor to the surprising intelligence of these marine mammals. Learn why this job involves more cleaning than playing and hear…
S1E17 Repo Man: This Mistake Will Get You Shot (35 Yrs Asset Recovery) 🛻 Real Truth About Jobs
Matthew Pittman (The Repo Nut) reveals the reality of professional vehicle repossession and the detective work required to track down hidden assets. Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered…
S1E16 Vegas Dealer (20 Yrs) Truth About Dealing They Don't Tell You 🎰 Real Jobs, Real People
Heather Ferris dealt cards in Las Vegas for over 20 years. She shares insider secrets about casino operations, what dealers really think about players, and the strict rules that govern the gaming…
S1E15 Award-Winning BBC Filmmaker: Almost Dying in a Crater 🎥 Part 2/2
Part 2/2Documentary filmmaker Chris Baron discusses the job challenges of building trust with interview subjects, managing demanding production PR teams, and the mental health toll of the industry's…
S1E14 Award-Winning BBC Filmmaker: When Job Ambition Becomes Self-Destruction 🎥 Real Jobs, Real People
Documentary filmmaker Chris Baron calls it "the best job in the world" while revealing why productions take way longer and cost far more than anyone imagines. From £70,000 BBC budgets to Netflix's…
S1E12 Sports Doctor (32 yrs) Explains Youth Concussions / Reality of This Career 🩺 Real Jobs, Real People
Dr. Chris Koutures discusses the realities of pediatric and sports medicine, from managing Olympic athletes to running a private practice. This episode explores the technical challenges of…
S1E11 Paramedic (17 Yrs) Are You Willing To Die for This? 🚑 Lifeflight / Medevac / Ambulance
Paramedic Alex Bednar shares his career journey from ground ambulance to helicopter transport, revealing the intense training and split-second decisions that define emergency medical services. He…
S1E13 The 5 Stages of Grief is a Lie 🧠 Grief & Trauma Therapist (LCSW) | Real Truth About Jobs
Valerie Smith, a licensed grief and trauma therapist, shares her career journey into specializing in complicated grief and developmental trauma. She explains Induced After Death Communication (IADC),…
S1E10 Talent Manager (15 Years)⭐The Amazing Kreskin & Lorenza Ponce | Career Deep Dive
Ryan Galway shares his journey from self-taught talent manager to touring with major acts including The Amazing Kreskin. He reveals the reality of artist management, from investing your own money in…
S1E9 Senior Project Manager (Google/Microsoft) 📊 Warning: If You Need Control, Do Not Do This Job
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…
S1E2 DEA Agent (23 Years) 🦅 Warning: Never Use A "Crypto ATM" (It's A Scam) | Part 2/2 Career Deep Dive
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…
S1E1 DEA Agent (23 Years) 🦅 The Mistake That Is Killing 55,000 People A Year | Part 1/2 Career Deep Dive
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…
S1E7 Veteran Horror Writer 🧛♀️ The Secret: I Kill People I Hate (On The Page) | Career Deep Dive
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…
S1E6 Science Comm. Writer 🧬 Warning: We Are Losing The Fight Against "Fake Science" | Career Deep Dive
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…
S1E5 Veteran Job Recruiter: "His Resume Was A Lie, and His Work Was ChatGPT"🕵️♀️ Career Deep Dive
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…
S1E3 Strategic Marketer (15 Years) 🚫 | Stop Marketing Dangerous Products | Career Deep Dive
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…
S1E4 Campaign Manager / Political Organizer 🍷 "HE WANTED REVENGE" | Career Deep Dive
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…
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Tales from the Shift has published 22 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Tales from the Shift is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 1h 6m.
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