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The Short ListEp. 30 - "Masks, Mindfulness, and More Routine"Have you ever tried to drink your Starbucks iced americano while you had a mask on? Jake and Amy discuss mindful cooking, a new documentary on Amazon Prime called "Slow Ride Home", and much more in the 7th, or 8th, or 95th week of quarantine.
Wanna see the video we made documenting "a dog's perspective of social distancing"? Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9_Svt8B9mE&t=16s
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, s...
2020-04-2935 minThe Short ListEp. 29 — "Week Five Has Us Listening To Our Hearts"We've been holed up for five weeks now. But we are doing our best to support local businesses. Also, Jake like to trash talk whilst doing puzzles, and there's still plenty of bad TV out there. Wanna see the video we made documenting "a dog's perspective of social distancing"? Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9_Svt8B9mE&t=16s
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
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2020-04-1737 minThe Short ListEp-28 "We've Resorted to Beers on Yardsticks" The Short ListHey there all you cool cats and kittens! Amy had a visitor being her a beer on a yardstick (drinking responsibly), Jake puts his foot in his mouth many times, and we discuss why it is important not to panic right now, at home OR at the disco.
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
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Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/t...
2020-04-0228 minThe Short ListEp-27 "What Are The Good Things To Come From This Crisis?"We are settling into "social distancing", and we think it is time we start to focus in the good to come, instead of the bad!
What Netflix shows are YOU watching? Drop us a line.
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2020-03-2426 minThe Short ListEp. 26- "Quarantine Update: Introducing 'Jeff' & What We Stocked Up On"Why is Jeff getting on our nerves so much?? It's day two of quarantine in the VP household. here's how we are getting along, and what we stocked up on before we battened down the hatches.
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2020-03-2023 minThe Short ListEp-25 "This Podcast Will NOT Give You Corona Virus...But We're Back!"It's been a long long winter in the dark dark woods of Maine, but we're back! Corona virus is a hot topic these days, but you won't get it from listening to this podcast. Jake and Amy catch you up on our recent travels, updates to the music scene here in Portland, and where this podcast may be headed in the future. Also, Amy still hates the intro.
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
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2020-03-1127 minThe Short ListEp-24 "What's a Job You'd Like To Try Out for a Week?"Its been a while! Amy and Jake get caught up, talk about Minneapolis and the Dear World organization, millennials, and more before getting into the jobs they would each like to try for a week.
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-09-2731 minThe Short ListEp. 23 - "It's Helpful to Be Helpful"Weddings, weddings, weddings. What else can we say? Get some hot takes on It Chapter Two, The NBA, the NFL, and learn why its awkward to make new friends in your thirties.
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-09-0939 minThe Short ListEp. 22 - "The Side Hustle!"Who is Amy's celebrity crush? What is that stain on Jake's pants? We also get into how a side hustle can satisfy your creative side.
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-08-2923 minThe Short ListEp. 24 - "Don't Miss The Ferry!"What happens when you're supposed to be at a wedding on an island, and you miss the ferry? Also, it's Amy's birthday, and Jake and Amy's second wedding anniversary. Plus, we read our first email and play the second version of our theme song!
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-08-2229 minThe Short List"Back To School Shopping, Social Media & Learning How To Relax" — Ep-20Are you finding it tough to relax? Perhaps you are concerned social media might be ruining your life, or you are longing for the days of back to school shopping for 4th grade. If any or all of these things are YOUR jam, this is the episode for you.
We can't promise any solutions, we can offer the companionship only a podcast can provide!
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
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2019-08-1137 minThe Short List"Kids Sports! Plus, Jake Lost His Notebook" - Ep. 19What was the first sport you played as a kid? Jake and Amy discuss where Jake's notebook might be, and the importance of camping. Get your updates on Amy's chipped tooth, too!
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-07-3034 minThe Short List"The Best Wedding We Have Ever Been To" — Ep. 18Jake and Amy talk about what made the best wedding of the summer — nay — their lifetimes. Also, Jake is a lifelong skeptic and it can be hard to tell the difference between a beetle and a tick.
Happy birthday Sarah and Julianne!
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-07-2232 minThe Short List"Family Reunions, Amy Chipped a Tooth, & Area 51" - Ep. 17Do you have any tips for Amy to prevent her chronic tooth-chipping? Do loud motorcycles annoy you? What about area 51? If any of these intrigue you, this is the podcast for you!
If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:
shortlistpod@gmail.com
Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-07-1536 minThe Short List"Speaking of Anxiety... Mom & Dad are Back!" - Ep. 16Mom and Dad are in Maine for a visit, so we sat down to talk about what was on our minds this week. Anxiety! Well, that and Oxbow Brewing and the Fourth of July and many other things.
2019-07-0840 minThe Short List"Gonads?" - Episode 15Who likes cranberries? Or raisins? Well, apparently some people do. We discuss a busy weekend schedule, and we top it all off with an aside about one of Jake's favorite podcasts about X and Y chromosomes. Nerdy much?
2019-06-2327 minThe Short List"Our 'Tiredest' Episode Yet" - Episode 14It has been a LONG week at the VP household. But we want to wish both of our Fathers a "Happy Fathers Day", and we discuss wedding season in Maine and the Maine State Bird.
2019-06-1718 minThe Short List"Amy Needs Her Personal Space" — Episode 13Amy isn't always the touchy feely type, and Jake can't seem to understand it. Summer is here in Portland, Maine, which means its time to talk about the final Old Port Fest, and a recap of our spring adventures. Honorable mention of Jake's (crime ridden?) hometown of Bend Oregon as well!
2019-06-1032 min
The Short List"Live From The SheShed — Quinn & Shirley Van Paepeghem!" — Episode 12We take the show on the road, and bring you Quinn & Shirley VP (AKA Mom and Dad) from the famous SheShed in Meridian, Idaho. We all discuss getting older, Jake's complete gullibility, and how aggravating it can be to juggle multiple online passwords.
2019-06-0333 min
The Short List"Our First Guest — Jonathan Is Here!" - Episode 11Jonathan is here for a visit, and confirms just how obsessed Jake and Amy are over their dog. Jake and Jonathan reminisce about their high school band "The Midnight Swingers Club", and Amy pokes fun at their Dungeons and Dragon character names.
2019-05-2742 minThe Short List"The One Where We Say Too Much" - Episode 10Amy makes the best pun ever involving the word "botany" in our 10th episode and after a long day in the car. We discuss matching outfits, Amy's green thumb, and the first lobster dinner of the year.
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You can hear the music from this episode at:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-05-2031 minThe Short List"Food for Thought" - Episode 9Jake and Amy share their thoughts on the future of higher education, food insecurity. and etiquette when it comes to the Facebook Marketplace. Also, happy Mothers Day!
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You can hear the music from this episode at:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-05-1333 minThe Short List"No Interruptions" - Episode 8Jake and Amy discuss their new friends Norman and Shiela, the normalcy of kids birthday parties, and get in to a heated adiscussion about how Jake generalizes New Englanders.
You can listen to The Improv Lifestyle here:
https://anchor.fm/improv/episodes/Identity--Who-are-you-e3u2rp
Music used on this episode by Jake:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-05-0635 minThe Short List"Let's Go To The Mall!" - Episode 7Amy and Jake discuss the time capsule that is the Auburn Mall. Later, Jake passively insults Tom Brady before apologizing and talking about what was really behind the rise if the NBA. You can hear Jakes new instrumental record at:
https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
2019-04-2934 minThe Short List"Easter Monday, & If Amy Ever Goes To Prison" - Episode 6Recorded on Easter Sunday, Jake and Amy discuss childhood memories surrounding the holiday, differences between their morning routines, and the thing Amy would miss the most if she were to ever go to prison.
2019-04-2238 minThe Short List"Real Talk" - Episode 5Amy opens up about her own struggles with anxiety, while Jake talks about chasing talents and drinking cocktails. Together they discuss plans for a nursery.
2019-04-1538 minThe Short List"Becky from Baltimore" - Episode 4An episode where all of the items on the list seem to connect in some way. And we premiere our new theme song! The Short List is also now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google.
2019-04-0833 minThe Short List"Jowls" - Episode 3Amy discusses a less than flattering compliment from Jake, and Jake marvels at Amy's ability to match pitch. And it all ends with a mic drop.
2019-03-3030 minThe Short List"Second Time Around" - Episode 2The second episode of The Short List includes our first try at a jingle, a womans perspective on the woes of women's underwear, and the future college basketball champions, the Gonzaga Bulldogs!
2019-03-3027 minThe Short List"Figuring it Out" - Episode 1In our first try at podcasting as a married couple, Amy and Jake Van Paepeghem discuss some of Amy's radio days, and why cookie dough is so delicious.
2019-03-3032 min