Drinks After Work with Shannon and Deb
by Shannon Tipton
Join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, L&D industry pros, as they offer their unique takes on the latest trends and topics in L&D. This isn’t just another L&D podcast – it’s your backstage pass to the lively, sometimes unexpected, and always engaging discussions between two pros who have seen it all.Each episode is a journey through ideas, spirited debates, and compelling stories that promise to reshape your approach to learning and development. It’s time to hit subscribe, tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe even change your mind about a thing or two.
Episodes
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Secret Corporate Fight Club and Nine Identical Shirts
Congratulations, you've been assigned a window-less window seat and why Drinks after Work is your corporate "secret fight club!" Belly up to the bar as we explain our why. Deb: Banana Mango Vanilla Protein Smoothie with Coconut Water & Almonds Shannon: Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita Snag the…
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Two Weeks, One Bender, Zero Creativity
Ah, yes... I can feel your anger at being declined, but calling me across five different apps will not grant you the power you seek. How terribly unimaginative... your lack of creativity will be your undoing. Good, good... let the hate flow through you, but before you strike me down... here are...
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This Episode is Cursed...and So is Your Loyalty
I didn't know romantic gestures were subject to a loyalty tax. Well, your man ain't gonna change, and neither is your company. Anyway...before we dive in, it wouldn't be Drinks After Work without the Drinks: Deb: Cutwater Pineapple Margarita Shannon: Strawberry Black Pepper Smash Snag the recipes...
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Energy Vampires and Networking Ghosts
Have you ever thought "Wait, is my Peloton instructor an energy vampire?"...Just me? Ok, well...here's the drinks: Deb: Borrowed Battery Shannon: Fat Mariachi Leslie: LMNT Snag the recipes on our website In this episode, Shannon and Deb are joined by special guest Lesley Picchieti of Inspire…
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Terry Crews? Ok, Boomer...
Ageism, CTA’s in LinkedIn Posts, Terry Crews!? Ok, Boomer…But before we dive in, it wouldn’t be Drinks After Work without the Drinks: Deb: (Adult) Sunny D Shannon: Lemon on Lemon Snag the recipes on our website In this episode, Shannon and Deborah tackle the pervasive reality of ageism across the...
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Forced Cruises and...Only Four Parachutes!?
Why give a belt buckle safety demo if there's only four parachutes?! I need a soft off day...But before we dive in, Deb: Lavender Mimosa Shannon: Cold brew with creamer Snag the recipes on our website In this episode, Shannon and Deborah pop the tab on "soft off days" and how remote workers are...
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Toxic Boxes and Temper Tantrums
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: The toxic boss profiles you'll recognize immediately (the temper-tantrum thrower, the spotlight hog, the gaslighter, the rule-maker) Triangulation — when your boss...
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Balloon Brags and Broken Trust
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: The trust recession — why trust is broken everywhere (workplace, brands, insurance, you name it) How layoffs during record profits have destroyed employee trust Why...
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The Pool's Empty and Betty Sue's Giving The Ick
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Power dynamics at work — from Betty Sue in finance to team leads on power trips When to leave corporate America and go out on your own The ick of entrepreneurship:...
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Work Family and...Bonus Hams?
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Corporate swag vs. actual bonuses (spoiler: we want the money, not the blanket) Why "we're all family here" is a giant red flag in job postings Workplace favoritism...
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PTO, Shame and Hot Dogs
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Why unlimited PTO is actually an illusion of flex PTO shame and why we hoard our time off like it's precious (because it is) The unspoken rules that make taking time...
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Phony Book Deal and Corporate Squid Games
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Why forced team building exercises make everyone scatter like roaches The difference between building culture and forcing "fun" Stay interviews vs. exit interviews...
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Badges and Betrayals
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Coffee Badging: The office protest you didn't know had a name Revenge Quitting vs. Quiet Quitting: When employees fight back (loudly or silently) Rage Applying:...
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Performance Reviews: The Corporate Hunger Games
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Why performance reviews feel like going to the principal's office How the rating system is rigged (spoiler: you're never getting that 5/5) The disconnect between...
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Emotional Support Animals and Smart @$$ Goals
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work, 2026 Edition! This time, we're talking all about: Why New Year's resolutions set us up for failure (and what to do instead) How SMART goals aren't actually that smart for personal growth The...
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Human Resources or Human Roadblocks?
Drinks After Work with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: Where’s the Human in HR? Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it’s time for another round of Drinks After Work! This episode goes straight into the tension between people and policy, asking: when did human resources stop being…
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Recruiting by Copy-Paste: What Could Go Wrong?
Drinks After Work with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: The Broken State of Recruiting Grab a glass, fill it up, and settle in — it’s time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we’re talking all about: How the recruiting process got so broken Why AI might actually be able to fix...
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The Cognitive Bias Costume Party
Pull up a chair and pour yourself something good — it’s time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we’re talking all about: How cognitive biases sneak into the way we design learning Why “expert syndrome” (aka Dunning-Kruger) can ruin credibility The hidden effects of the halo, horn,...
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Mind Readers and Murder Mysteries
Grab your favorite frosty adult beverage, hit that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of Drinks After Work! This episode is all about the real difference between engaging and compelling learning—why we confuse the two, and what it takes to actually hold...
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Tax Season Survivors and Stakeholder Tamers
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it’s time for another round of L&D Happy Hour! This time, we’re talking all about: Why building relationships with stakeholders is harder than it sounds How shifting your language changes how you’re perceived The role of trust, curiosity, and active...
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The Party Schedules a Play Date at the Office
Kick off your shoes and leave the workday at the door — it’s time for another round of L&D Happy Hour! So what are we up to this time? Well, we’re talking all about: Why playfulness isn’t just for kids How rest fuels creativity (and why a nap isn’t the only answer) Breaking out of “all work, no...
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Dead LMS's and Dead Conversations
L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: The Real Deal on Networking Dust off your mason jars and bar spoons, make sure you've smacked that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of Learning Rebels Happy Hour! So what are we up to this time?...
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Cloudy with a Chance of Cheez-Its
L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: Productivity, Control, and the Future of Work Break out your shakers and bar spoons, double check that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of Learning Rebels Happy Hour! This episode explores...
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Application Black Holes and Development Deserts
L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: The Truth About Professional Development Grab your favorite frosty adult beverage, hit that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of L&D Happy Hour! This episode dives into the real talk behind...
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Ghost Interviews and Fake Job Postings
L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker: Personality Tests—Insights and Hot Takes! Grab your favorite frosty adult beverage, hit that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker for another episode of the L&D Happy Hour. This time, it’s all about personality...
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Finding Your Vibe and Newbies from Mars
L&D needs more energy, and so do our onboarding processes! Listen in as Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, two L&D veterans, spill the tea (and maybe a little whiskey) on all things learning and development. No fluff, just real talk. Today Deb and I are talking about the shocking state of...
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Pay-to-Play and Remote Work Ecosystem
Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker: Join Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker for a blend of business smarts and L&D war stories. Don’t miss our happy hour recommendations at the end of these notes! Today, we're dissecting what’s up with pay-to-play conferences and equity in remote...
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Leadership Development Failure & What? Another Tool?
Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker: (00:00) Shifting Landscape of LinkedIn Marketing (16:06) Business Acumen in L&D Professionals (25:33) Business Acumen in L&D (37:06) Building Business Acumen Skill Join Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker for a blend of LinkedIn hacks, business...
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Business Acumen and Spammy Spam
L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker: Business Acumen and Spammy Spam! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and join Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker for a blend of LinkedIn hacks, business smarts, and L&D war stories. Don’t miss our happy hour recommendations at the end…
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Skills Agenda and Just Another Tuesday
Grab your favorite frosty adult beverage, hit the subscribe button, and take a ride with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker as they discuss the skills agenda - why is there even a "skills agenda," and why are yearly recaps a remix of lists from previous years and not particularly helpful. Sharing...
About this show
Join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, L&D industry pros, as they offer their unique takes on the latest trends and topics in L&D. This isn’t just another L&D podcast – it’s your backstage pass to the lively, sometimes unexpected, and always engaging discussions between two pros who have seen it all.Each episode is a journey through ideas, spirited debates, and compelling stories that promise to reshape your approach to learning and development. It’s time to hit subscribe, tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe even change your mind about a thing or two.
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