The Long and The Short Of It

By: Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • 345. Am I Ready?
    May 6 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete dive in to the topic of readiness, and how the definition of being ready may change depending on context.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What may get in the way of feeling ready to jump into a project?
    • Who else, besides ourselves, might we be relying on in order to feel ready?
    • What are some tools and strategies we can use to feel more prepared and less like an imposter?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 344. Humans and AI
    Apr 29 2025

    This week, Pete brings a raw noodle to the table, in order to talk to Jen about the similarities between coaching people and creating inputs for AI.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How do both leadership and interacting with AI require curiosity?
    • Why is it important to understand that AI platforms can be flawed?
    • How does empathy inform our interactions with both humans and AI technology?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 mins
  • 343. Dance Like Somebody's Watching
    Apr 22 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of an ever-changing "who's it for", and the many different elements that go into thinking about your audience. (Hello, listeners!)

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might the audience and/or intended purpose of a project change over time?
    • How can being in an audience encourage a beginner's mindset, in addition to a growth mindset?
    • How might you think about the psychographics of your audience, as opposed to demographics?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 mins
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