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, shoot us an ...
Apr 28, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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 Download Jake's instru...
Apr 17, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Hey 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: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here: https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point...
Apr 02, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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...
Mar 24, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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...
Mar 19, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's in...
Mar 10, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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...
Sep 27, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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...
Sep 09, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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
Aug 29, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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...
Aug 22, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Are 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: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumental...
Aug 11, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What 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...
Jul 30, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Jake 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...
Jul 22, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Do 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...
Jul 15, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Mom 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.
Jul 08, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Who 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?
Jun 23, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
It 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.
Jun 17, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Amy 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!
Jun 09, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We 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.
Jun 03, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Jonathan 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.
May 27, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Amy 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. - You can hear the music from this episode at: https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
May 20, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Jake 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! - You can hear the music from this episode at: https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point
May 12, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jake 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...
May 06, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Amy 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
Apr 28, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Recorded 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.
Apr 22, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Amy opens up about her own struggles with anxiety, while Jake talks about chasing talents and drinking cocktails. Together they discuss plans for a nursery.
Apr 15, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
An 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.
Apr 08, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Amy 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.
Mar 30, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The 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!
Mar 30, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In 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.
Mar 30, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
