295 episodes

A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.

The Long and The Short Of It Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 151 Ratings

A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.

    292. Don't Start With Logistics

    292. Don't Start With Logistics

    Inspired by a book by Priya Parker, Pete and Jen noodle on the idea of how to begin the leading of a gathering, and how that beginning might affect the rest of the experience.

    • 18 min
    291. The Five Points of Contact

    291. The Five Points of Contact

    Inspired by a new aha moment, Jen and Pete noodle on how there might be five points of contact in many different social interactions, and how we might prepare for these exchanges.

    • 20 min
    290. On Your Feet

    290. On Your Feet

    Inspired by a song by Gloria Estefan, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of getting up on your feet early in the creative process.

    • 17 min
    289. Muddy Puddles

    289. Muddy Puddles

    Inspired by an idea from James Clear, Pete and Jen noodle on the categorization of a problem as either a muddy puddle or a leaky ceiling.

    • 18 min
    288. Procrastination

    288. Procrastination

    This week, Jen and Pete think about procrastination and ask the question: Is this form of procrastination actually helping the work?

    • 17 min
    287. Feedback in Three Acts

    287. Feedback in Three Acts

    After both having done workshops on feedback, Jen and Pete thrash about the relationship between feedback and dramatic structure.

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
151 Ratings

151 Ratings

ChrisRiceNY ,

Listened to EVERY episode.

This podcast has expanded my world so much. So thankful to these two hosts for sharing their knowledge, ideas, and views. They poke holes in my beliefs and challenge me in the best ways.

Can’t recommend it highly enough.

Rivers aaaaa ,

Great listen!

I love the dynamic and the wisdom and interesting insights! Super well done!

knarfydna ,

Innovation and Infrastructure

Love the parallels in the most recent episode (153) with the US government’s current grappling with infrastructure bills specifically in regard to climate measures.

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