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<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Rabbit, rabbit!; Dan wants to be sedated; at some point, Merlin had most of the optimism bred out of him; a lot of problems and small beefs get overlooked for survival and sanity reasons right now; Dan shares listener recommendations for movies like the <em>Missions Impossible</em>; time was, you went to the weird video store and just hoped you got the good guy; Dan wants to remind you that he signed a letter of agreement—a <em><strong>CONTRACT</strong></em>; maybe it's time we abandon that increasingly meaningless term, "screen time"; Merlin thinks you can give a baby a name that's funny in only one way, but never in more than one way; every generation demonizes a new technology that they're sure will corrupt the youths; Dan has strong thoughts on the Indiana Jones trilogy (yes, there are exactly three and only three); no one is as persuasive as Sean Connery; Merlin made some movie lists; sometimes you get something that's "mostly for your kid" when it's totally not for your kid; Dan draws inspiration from Roald Dahl's work setup; this is probably a pretty good time to be risk-averse; a reminder that there are still <em>always</em> opportunities to improve how you operate; this leads to an examination of "desire paths" and learning from what your intuition <em>and</em> previous behaviors are trying to tell you; Merlin's Infrastructure Week is extended as he goes ham on speeding up his Mac; and, finally, Merlin discusses a useful Mac utility before putting it on blast.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1419743430/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Marvel Classic Sticker Book: Marvel Entertainment: 9781419743436: AmazonSmile: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2020/09/how-to-help-your-kids-with-remote-learning" class="link" target="_blank">[Podcast] Cheat Sheet: How To Ace Zoom School</a><br />With thoughts on "screen time." </li><li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/merlinmann/list/merlins-weird-movies-for-weirdos/" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin’s Weird Movies for Weirdos</a><br />Keep yourself occupied with these weird movies for weirdos. I want so many more movies like these. TIP: if you see some movies you love here, you can trust my taste. If you don’t, you will probably hate these. They are all weird. All of them. </li><li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/merlinmann/list/some-next-level-shit/" class="link" target="_blank">Some Next-Level Shit</a><br />Okay. Your concerns have been heard. Those ““Weird Movies”” weren't weird enough for you, huh? Well, buckle up, Buttercup. This is movie fandom on Difficult Mode. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby" class="link" target="_blank">Jack Kirby - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://cleanmymac.com/" class="link" target="_blank">CleanMyMac X: Make Your Mac As Good As New</a><br />The most user-friendly problem fixer for Mac. Delete system junk, unwanted apps and malware, and tune your Mac for maximum speed. For a slow computer, use immediately. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQkz_X1Rg60&t=216s" class="link" target="_blank">Roald Dahl interview and short film - Pebble Mill at One 1982 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/08/clumsy-quarantine-breaking-glass/615832/" class="link" target="_blank">Why Everyone Is So Clumsy During Quarantine - The Atlantic</a><br />I’m running out of glasses. </li><li><a href="https://etrecheck.com/" class="link" target="_blank">EtreCheck</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/" class="link" target="_blank">Go64</a><br />Quickly scan your disk for applications, see which ones are 32-bit, and find upgrade information with the click of a button. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cArR9xzi2-A" class="link" target="_blank">(309) Wes Anderson's visit to Roald Dahl's Buckinghamshire home - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm51ihfi1p4" class="link" target="_blank">Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated (Official Music Video) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/characters/nm0000197" class="link" target="_blank">The Shining (1980) - Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1300286489197043713" class="

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Merlin has a <em>lot</em> of infrastructure going on; your hosts share strong feelings on time zone discrimination and its attendant big-timing; Dan has more cool videos coming to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWSrcECov5d0EFNkkrGrOQ">his channel</a>; some boring nerd talk on voice recording options; Dan needs your suggestions for more movies like the Missions Impossible; in Follow-Up, there's some good news and some bad news related to both COVID and San Francisco; hurricanes are coming!; Merlin figures out why Safari on his Mac got so slow; thoughts on DNS Server choices; Merlin endorses a podcast episode that involves some very Back To Work ideas; everything is copy; and, finally, some concerns about nicknames plus several important questions about the consensuality of Jake Robert's titular snake.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWSrcECov5d0EFNkkrGrOQ" class="link" target="_blank">Dan Benjamin - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2020/08/comedian-tig-notaro-advice-on-dealing-with-crazy-neighbors" class="link" target="_blank">Comedian Tig Notaro advice on dealing with crazy neighbors</a><br />The standup comedian helps our listener stand down and have some laughs. </li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/03/nora-ephron-prophet-of-privacy/475011/" class="link" target="_blank">Nora Ephron in Jacob Bernstein's 'Everything Is Copy': Prophet of Privacy - The Atlantic</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/california-wildfires/article/Bad-things-keep-piling-on-when-is-enough-15506822.php" class="link" target="_blank">Bad things keep piling on — when is enough enough in the Bay Area? - SFChronicle.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/08/418241/aeronabs-promise-powerful-inhalable-protection-against-covid-19" class="link" target="_blank">‘AeroNabs’ Promise Powerful, Inhalable Protection Against COVID-19 | UC San Francisco</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebPQyKzOYr4&t=310s" class="link" target="_blank">How to Get the Best Guest Audio for Podcasting - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764N2QLF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">AmazonSmile: ARRIS SURFboard SBG7400AC2 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem & AC2350 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router, Approved for Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity & others (black): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074JGHHWH/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-Channel Mic Activator - Feedback Reducer Bundle with 10-FT Balanced XLR Cable, and 5-Pack of Reusable Cable Ties: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR73T66/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Audio-Arrow-Thunderbolt-Interface/dp/B0794P3R35/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Universal Audio Arrow Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface,Gray: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1264641502518493184" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Unrelated but related, here's my own (admittedly less interesting) March list of weird movies for weirdos in lockdown. https://t.co/yNfNmtWvKu" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://1.1.1.1/dns/" class="link" target="_blank">1.1.1.1 — the Internet’s Fastest, Privacy-First DNS Resolver</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol" class="link" target="_blank">Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/08/25/hurricane-laura-texas-louisiana/" class="link" target="_blank">Hurricane Laura updates: Storm is intensifying with Texas, Louisiana in crosshairs - The Washington Post</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xz1TUgdG6A" class="link" target="_blank">I'm Still Here - Elaine Stritch - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/203/transcript" class="

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: time is hard; <em>X-Men</em> for eight cellos; in follow-up, Dan has some clues for troubleshooting his jumpy screen; it's valuable to understand what problem you didn't solve; then, of course, comes the extended weekly airing of COVID grievances; Merlin needs advice on choosing a Zoom recorder; check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuofjPmejc">Dan's new thing</a>!; recommendations for <em>Ted Lasso</em> and Ethan Hunt; some lessons to bring home from vacation; plus, some more reckons on life after COVID.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/ebPQyKzOYr4" class="link" target="_blank">How Dan Records Back to Work</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.armystudyguide.com/content/army_board_study_guide_topics/land_navigation_map_reading/how-to-slit-and-fold-a-map.shtml" class="link" target="_blank">How to slit and fold a map for special use (ArmyStudyGuide.com)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miura_fold" class="link" target="_blank">Miura fold - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.itstactical.com/skillcom/navigation/how-to-fold-a-topographic-map-and-other-techniques/" class="link" target="_blank">How to Fold a Topographic Map and Other Techniques - ITS Tactical</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/2020/08/17/homebuilders-construction-design-covid-19-work-space-quiet-space-safety-technology/" class="link" target="_blank">Home design is adapting to the pandemic, too - Marketplace</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america" class="link" target="_blank">COVID-19</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/samaracello/status/1295712664639987714?s=20" class="link" target="_blank">Samara Ginsberg on Twitter: "I had A LOT of requests for this one! X-Men: The Animated Series https://t.co/D1W5TAAs0I" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/07/24/remote-school-parents-rage/?arc404=true" class="link" target="_blank">Parents are furious that schools can’t reopen - The Washington Post</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2020/08/what-weve-learned-about-this-coronavirus" class="link" target="_blank">What we’ve learned about this coronavirus.</a><br />The pandemic moves quickly. The scientific consensus changes slowly. Did we waste time waiting for data when we could have adopted low-cost safety measures?Guest: New York Times reporter Apoorva Mandavilli. </li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/apoorva-mandavilli" class="link" target="_blank">Apoorva Mandavilli - The New York Times</a><br />Apoorva Mandavilli is a reporter for The Times, focusing on science and global health. She is the 2019 winner of the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H4n-Pro-All-Black/dp/B07WRDLNQZ" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Zoom H4n Pro All Black 4-Track Portable Recorder (2020 Model), Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/ ¼“ Combo Inputs, Guitar Inputs, Battery Powered, Multitrack Recorder for Music, Audio for Video, Podcasting: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuofjPmejc" class="link" target="_blank">Mic Technique - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder-F6/dp/B07S63K5N9/ref=pd_ybh_a_16?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0H55NC6TAJ91GCFVN6YF" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Zoom F6 Field Recorder/Mixer, Professional Field Recording, Audio for Video, 32-Bit Float Recording, 14 Channel Recorder, 6 XLR Inputs, Timecode, Ambisonics Mode, Battery Powered, iOS Wireless Control: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Multi-Track-Recorder-Protective-Recorders/dp/B07HFB9716/ref=pd_ybh_a_17?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0H55NC6TAJ91GCFVN6YF" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Zoom F8n Multi-Track Field Recorder with Protective Case For F8n Recorders Bundle: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy" class="link" target="_blank">Ted Lasso on Apple TV+</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miIqI9Gql9M" class="link" target="_blank">Rosanne Cash - Seven Year Ache - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https:/

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Dan is joining a campaign, and Merlin's eyesight now precludes him from being an AD&D dungeon master; Dan has a concern about his laptop screen and needs your help; then, the boys settle in for a good, old-fashioned recommendations episode; podcasts, pens, video editing apps, a 3D printer, a new SoundSource, hard drives, and even a moisturizing cream for your little patch.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K2T9DGG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">AmazonSmile : MUJI Aluminum Body Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - with 2 Refill Ink Cartridge : Office Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/Blank-Check" class="link" target="_blank">Blank Check with Griffin & David</a><br />Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+FnAh2CKBI" class="link" target="_blank">RoboCop — Blank Check with Griffin & David — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UWGFTQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">AmazonSmile: Tul Retractable Gel Pens 0.5mm Needle Point, Black 4/pk: Office Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/PALOMINO-BLACKWING-3Pencils-Original-Pearl/dp/B01F79DM4O/ref=lp_14103267011_1_1?srs=14103267011&ie=UTF8&qid=1596560413&sr=8-1" class="link" target="_blank">AmazonSmile : PALOMINO BLACKWING 3Pencils SET(Original, 602, Pearl 1each) : Office Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=33820" class="link" target="_blank">Monoprice MP Voxel 3D Printer, Fully Enclosed, Easy Wi-Fi, Touchscreen, 8GB On-Board Memory, Polar Cloud Enabled - Monoprice.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://filmora.wondershare.com/video-editor/" class="link" target="_blank">OFFICIAL Wondershare Filmora9 Video Editor (Win & Mac) | Download Filmora9!</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt9vQsoaC6wIVRdbACh1ntQZ9EAAYASAAEgKfOvD_BwE&sdid=KKQOM&mv=search&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIt9vQsoaC6wIVRdbACh1ntQZ9EAAYASAAEgKfOvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!383822034471!e!!g!!adobe%20premiere" class="link" target="_blank">Professional video editor | Adobe Premiere Pro</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://rogueamoeba.com/soundsource/" class="link" target="_blank">Rogue Amoeba | SoundSource: A Superior Sound Control</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://rogueamoeba.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Rogue Amoeba | Quality Audio Software for MacOS</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082YGVGQL/ref=twister_B089MQVMR3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 Touch Portable SSD 2TB - Up to 1050MB/s - USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PC2T0K/WW): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CFY9SHX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: WD 2TB My Passport SSD External Portable Drive, USB 3.1, Up to 540 MB/s - WDBKVX0020PSL-WESN: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00819D6X0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: AnuMed Vitamin D3 Cream with Magnesium 10,000 IU | Healthy Skin Care & Face Cream | Maximum Calcium Absorption | Non-Greasy Moisturizer for Dry Skin - 3 Ounces: Health & Personal Care</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://Indeed.com/backtowork">Indeed</a> (Try Indeed out with a free $75 credit at <a href="http://Indeed.com/backtowork">Indeed.com/BACKTOWORK</a>. This is their best offer available anywhere).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://mackweldon.com/ba

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: the joys of a movie that reveals itself over multiple viewings; good storytelling is difficult but so rewarding; as you know, Bob, a lot of movies have that <em>Walk Hard</em> problem; Merlin has questions about Dan's day-to-day in Travis County; people are cooking the books; why do so many people have the Extremis virus these days?; we could still make a big dent; and, finally, wow, the demands for performance sure can be exhausting.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://comicvine.gamespot.com/fair-play-mystery/4015-56288/" class="link" target="_blank">Fair Play Mystery (Concept) - Comic Vine</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOzD4Sfgag" class="link" target="_blank">Edgar Wright - How to Do Visual Comedy - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088D8STTD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: 2 PCS Men Women Safety Face Shields with Protective Clear Film, Reusable plastics Elastic Band and Comfort Sponge. Eye Protection: Home Improvement</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/09/coronavirus-american-failure/614191/" class="link" target="_blank">Why the Pandemic Is So Bad in America - The Atlantic</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaaTZkqsaxY" class="link" target="_blank">(49) AXIOS on HBO: President Trump Exclusive Interview (Full Episode) | HBO - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LampshadeHanging" class="link" target="_blank">Lampshade Hanging - TV Tropes</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chekhov%27s_gun" class="link" target="_blank">Chekhov's gun</a><br />"If you say in the first chapter that there is a rifle hanging on the wall, in the second or third chapter it absolutely must go off." </li><li><a href="https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AsYouKnow" class="link" target="_blank">As You Know, Bob…</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Cuhug5Y3E" class="link" target="_blank">You Are Not So Smart #185 - Masks</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://mintmobile.com/backtowork">Mint Mobile</a> (To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to <a href="http://mintmobile.com/backtowork">mintmobile.com/backtowork</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Merlin has discovered a unique new voice emerging from the medical and spiritual communities; your hosts interrogate the implications of this new material; Dan and Merlin have media recommendations; as a main topic, your hosts explore the many, intertwined complexities of trying to figure out "the future" right now.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/stella-immanuel-trumps-new-covid-doctor-believes-in-alien-dna-demon-sperm-and-hydroxychloroquine" class="link" target="_blank">Stella Immanuel, Trump’s New COVID-19 Doctor, Believes in Alien DNA, Demon Sperm, and Hydroxychloroquine</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/07/walls-pandemic-open-plan/614590/" class="link" target="_blank">Walls Are Back - The Atlantic</a><br />Personal space is finally back in style, but re-creating it after two decades of its destruction is hardly a straightforward task. </li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/07/24/remote-school-parents-rage/?arc404=true" class="link" target="_blank">Parents are furious that schools can’t reopen - The Washington Post</a><br />I can’t be the only parent who finds containing my anger about this to be a full-time job on top of the two I’m already performing poorly. </li><li><a href="https://www.instapaper.com/read/1327014246" class="link" target="_blank">America’s Schools Are a Moral and Medical Catastrophe</a><br />Companies are quickly learning lessons about the varied necessities of remote work, from appropriate tools to new styles of management. Fortunes may be won or lost as innovators and upstarts bet on what best suits a homebound workforce. </li><li><a href="https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/9-future-of-work-trends-post-covid-19/" class="link" target="_blank">9 Future of Work Trends Post-COVID-19</a><br />As the pandemic resets major work trends, HR leaders need to rethink workforce and employee planning, management, performance and experience strategies. </li><li><a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends/2020/covid-19-and-the-future-of-work.html#" class="link" target="_blank">The future of work after COVID-19 | Deloitte Insights</a><br />As they stage the return to work, organizations need to ask themselves critical questions to help them prepare for the perceived and actual ethical impacts of business decisions. </li><li><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/you-are-not-so-smart/185-masks" class="link" target="_blank">185 - Masks - You Are Not So Smart - Omny.fm</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Humans-are-notoriously-bad-at-assessing-their-15438167.php" class="link" target="_blank">Humans are notoriously bad at assessing their risk. In a pandemic, that’s a problem - SFChronicle.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-i-cant-believe-in-spirit-husbands-and-spirit-wives/" class="link" target="_blank">Why I Can’t Believe in ‘Spirit Husbands’ and ‘Spirit Wives’ - TGC Africa</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://ew.com/events/comic-con/scott-pilgrim-cast-reunion-table-read/" class="link" target="_blank">Watch the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World cast reunite for 10th anniversary table read | EW.com</a><br />Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, director Edgar Wright, and more got together for the special event. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Cuhug5Y3E" class="link" target="_blank">185 - Masks — You Are Not So Smart — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_McRaney" class="link" target="_blank">Gerald McRaney - Wikipedia</a><br />Note: Gerald McRaney is not David McRaney </li><li><a href="https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Kobayashi_Maru_scenario" class="link" target="_blank">Kobayashi Maru scenario | Memory Alpha | Fandom</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobayashi_Maru" class="link" target="_blank">Kobayashi Maru - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk</a> (Get your free 6 months today by visiting <a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://nativedeodorant.com">Native</a> (For 20% off your first purchase, visit <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com">nativedeodorant.com</a> and use pr

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: There's really only one topic right now, and it's not going away any time soon. Many analogies and historical echoes are explored. The future, if it exists, is going to be <em>very</em> weird.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_the_Band_Played_On_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">And the Band Played On (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooter_(30_Rock)" class="link" target="_blank">Cooter (30 Rock) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/and-the-band-played-on" class="link" target="_blank">And the Band Played On streaming: where to watch online?</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/reopening-schools-teachers-coronavirus-risks.html" class="link" target="_blank">What teachers really think about school reopening in the fall.</a><br />Four teachers on their fears and frustrations heading into the 2020 school year. </li><li><a href="http://inthesetimes.com/article/22662/covid-19-coronavirus-unemployment-eviction-healthcare-united-states" class="link" target="_blank">There Is No Plan (For You) - In These Times</a><br />Unemployment, evictions, business failure, a pandemic and health crises are all here at once. The federal government doesn’t care. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splitting_(psychology)" class="link" target="_blank">Splitting (psychology) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/atlanta-mayor-despite-rising-cases-georgia-governor-wants-to-silence-me-88028229625" class="link" target="_blank">MSNBC: Atlanta Mayor: Despite rising cases, Georgia Governor ‘wants to silence me’</a><br />Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says that in Atlanta, the city is facing 13% left in ICU capacity, yet Georgia Governor Brian Kemp ‘wants to silence me.’ </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/OneSimpleGeek/status/1283146411912175616" class="link" target="_blank">Adam Alma on Twitter: "@hotdogsladies let me be the nth Floridian to tell you about the wagon wheel closing just last month. Sorry if you mention it later in the show, only 20 mins in https://t.co/3yBdluXoxg" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2020/06/10/iconic-wagon-wheel-flea-market-closes-after-five-decades-in-pinellas-park/" class="link" target="_blank">Iconic Wagon Wheel Flea Market closes after five decades in Pinellas Park</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Skyfall#Raoul_Silva" class="link" target="_blank">Skyfall - Wikiquote</a><br />No. You take them, and release them into the trees. Only now, they don't eat coconut anymore. Now they will only eat rat. You have changed their nature. </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</a> and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://Indeed.com/backtowork">Indeed</a> (Try Indeed out with a free $75 credit at <a href="http://Indeed.com/backtowork">Indeed.com/BACKTOWORK</a>. This is their best offer available anywhere).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: knife talk and flea market nostalgia; a deep dive on state knife law; knife tips from listeners; Merlin reinstalled Homebrew; comfort viewing amidst these challenging times; also, a healthy fear of Australian spiders.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.floridaswapshop.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Flea Market | Drive in Movies| Florida Swap Shop</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.robertmhelfend.com/criminal-defense/californias-knife-laws/" class="link" target="_blank">California’s Knife Laws – What You Need to Know</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/knife-laws/" class="link" target="_blank">California Knife Laws - Rules On Possession And Use</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.riderzlaw.com/knife-laws-in-california/" class="link" target="_blank">California Knife Laws 2019 - Is It Legal to Carry One? - Riderz Law</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.leatherman.com/crater-c33t-28.html?cgid=knives#start=1" class="link" target="_blank">Crater C33T Knife | Leatherman</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XU9NXW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RJ0bFb9X1M60K" class="link" target="_blank">LEATHERMAN, Skeletool Lightweight Multitool with Combo Knife and Bottle Opener, Stainless Steel - - Amazon.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://thewagonwheelfleamarket.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Wagon Wheel Flea Market</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://thewagonwheelfleamarket.com/vendors/" class="link" target="_blank">Vendors</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aden+films" class="link" target="_blank">aden films - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCZKAxDoUwE" class="link" target="_blank">Choir! Epic! Nights with Colin Hay - Men At Work "Overkill" - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsH93x8LFCk" class="link" target="_blank">Choir! Choir! Choir! sings Sloan - Coax Me - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MURPf_6r8z4" class="link" target="_blank">Olive Wagyu in Japan - The rarest Steak in the World - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/152" class="link" target="_blank">The Law of Hot Places | Do By Friday</a><br />This week's challenge: check out some flashlights and knives. </li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016KHW2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Gerber EAB Pocket Knife [22-41830] - Gerber Knives - AmazonSmile</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/the-players-room/unleashing-the-mysteries-of-a-scalloped-fingerboard" class="link" target="_blank">Seymour Duncan Unleashing The Mysteries Of A Scalloped Fingerboard - Guitar Pickups, Bass Pickups, Pedals</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xKM3mGt2pE" class="link" target="_blank">a-ha - Take On Me (Live From MTV Unplugged) - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk</a> (Get your free 6 months today by visiting <a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Merlin has flies in his bathroom; Dan's town is really going through some times; there's some COVID talk, duh; Merlin solved a very strange iOS beta bug; main topic involves some thoughts on the Apple betas and the tantalizing future that they imply; Dan has a new keyboard and an accompanying conspiracy theory; leathers men are discussed; and, finally, Merlin needs to use the bathroom—provided the flies will allow it.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union#Treaty_of_Rome_(1957%E2%80%9392)" class="link" target="_blank">European Union - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://onezero.medium.com/amp/p/3c761fee3259?__twitter_impression=true" class="link" target="_blank">Our Ability to Process Information Is Reaching a Critical Limit</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S92QBCJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard - Graphite: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DI0XM4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">AmazonSmile: LEATHERMAN, Wingman Multitool with Spring-Action Pliers and Scissors, Built in the USA, Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath: Sports & Outdoors</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5H9T41/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">LEATHERMAN, FREE P4 Multitool with Magnetic Locking, One Hand Accessible Tools and Premium Nylon Sheath and Pocket Clip, Built in the USA - - AmazonSmile</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-Squirt-PS4-Multitool-Black/dp/B0032Y2OT6" class="link" target="_blank">LEATHERMAN, Squirt PS4 Keychain Multitool with Spring-Action Scissors and Aluminum Handles, Built in the USA, Black - Multitools - Amazon.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_(typeface)" class="link" target="_blank">Chicago (typeface) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charcoal_(typeface)" class="link" target="_blank">Charcoal (typeface) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://apple.fandom.com/wiki/System_6" class="link" target="_blank">System 6 | Apple Wiki | Fandom</a><br />System 6 was the name of the operating system of the Apple Macintosh computer, which was introduced in April 1988, prior to the introduction of System 7. </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk</a> (Get your free 6 months today by visiting <a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://mintmobile.com/backtowork">Mint Mobile</a> (To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to <a href="http://mintmobile.com/backtowork">mintmobile.com/backtowork</a></p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: the things we can and cannot do anything about; the things that can and cannot change; and the wisdom to know <em>all</em> of the differences.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-389-the-new-march.html" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. 389: "The New March" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://dos.myflorida.com/florida-facts/florida-state-symbols/state-flag/floridas-historic-flags/state-flags/state-flag-1845/" class="link" target="_blank">State Flag - 1845 - Florida Department of State</a><br />On March 3, 1845, Florida became the twenty-seventh state. Citizens of Tallahassee presented incoming Governor William D. Moseley with a flag that flew at his inauguration. However, because of a controversy surrounding its motto, it never became an official state flag. The flag shown here is reconstructed from a written description. </li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/06/apple-introduces-macos-big-sur-with-a-beautiful-new-design/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple introduces macOS Big Sur with a beautiful new design - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union#Treaty_of_Rome_(1957%E2%80%9392)" class="link" target="_blank">European Union - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0578590/?ref_=tt_ch" class="link" target="_blank">"Fawlty Towers" The Germans (TV Episode 1975) - IMDb</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://backblaze.com/backtowork">Backblaze</a>(Get a 15-day free trial at <a href="http://backblaze.com/backtowork">Backblaze.com/backtowork</a>).</li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Dan and Merlin take a first look at Apple's recently-announced iOS and iPadOS updates.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/ipad-keyboards/" class="link" target="_blank">iPad Keyboards - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Verhoeven" class="link" target="_blank">Paul Verhoeven - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://brave.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker | Brave Browser</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X36VWCT?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image" class="link" target="_blank">AmazonSmile : Arlo Pro 3 – Wire-Free Security 2 Camera System | 2K with HDR, Indoor/Outdoor, Color Night Vision, Spotlight, 160° View, 2-Way Audio, Siren | Works with Alexa | (VMS4240P) : Camera & Photo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZhD3J89ZE" class="link" target="_blank">WWDC 2020 Special Event Keynote — Apple - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk</a> (Get your free 6 months today by visiting <a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</a> and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Merlin is nauseated, and Dan has advice on what you definitely should or should not buy at a gas station; Merlin says he'll be brief, but, as usual, it turns into a real stem-winder as…; <strong>Merlin addresses the complexity of treating mental illness in a way that doesn't upend your body and life</strong>; Dan needs some TV show recommendations, but has very strong feelings about talking animals; Merlin wonders aloud if he's ever met <a href="https://twitter.com/darth">@Darth</a>; <em>case close</em>.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/3" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #3: The Second Arrow</a><br />Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/darth" class="link" target="_blank">darth™ (@darth) / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.addrc.org/dsm-5-criteria-for-adhd/" class="link" target="_blank">DSM-5 Criteria for ADHD – ADD Resource Center</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteria" class="link" target="_blank">ADHD DSM-5® Criteria | Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/06/12/mental-health-george-floyd-census/?arc404=true" class="link" target="_blank">Depression and anxiety spike among black Americans after George Floyd's death - The Washington Post</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk</a> (Get your free 6 months today by visiting <a href="http://zendesk.com/backtowork">Zendesk.com/backtowork</a>).</li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Dan and Merlin talk about hot dogs.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://boarshead.com/products/franks-sausages-bacon/1563458814-boars-head-uncured-beef-frankfurters-natural-casing" class="link" target="_blank">Uncured Beef Frankfurters (Natural Casing) | Boar's Head</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://applegate.com/products/hot-dogs/category" class="link" target="_blank">Products - Hot Dogs - Applegate</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.kahns.com/products/" class="link" target="_blank">PRODUCTS « Kahns</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://howardbrown.org/get-involved/donate/?givalanche=FwvJM7M" class="link" target="_blank">Donate - Howard Brown Health</a><br />"Howard Brown was established on the premise that healthcare in the LGBTQ community should be a readily accessible right, not a luxury – that those who lack the privilege of adequate health coverage or access to competent medical providers should be able to find care in a confidential and supportive environment." </li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20151001-does-bonds-product-placement-go-too-far" class="link" target="_blank">Does Bond’s product placement go too far? - BBC Culture</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/7944778" class="link" target="_blank">Maria Bamford’s One-Hour Homemade Christmas Special! on Vimeo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fQwJdXFQlU&list=PLpEbBEbx-2NuKq8Y7V68cTxv8QKL96Wvr&index=29&t=0s" class="link" target="_blank">VINTAGE 1967 ARMOUR HOT DOGS COMMERCIAL - KIDS MARCHING & SINGING - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.byrdseed.com/to-differentiate-lower-floors-and-raise-ceilings/" class="link" target="_blank">To Differentiate: High Ceilings and Low Floors |</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.predictit.org/markets/search?query=538%20approval" class="link" target="_blank">PredictIt: Search Results</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</a> and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping).</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://memberful.com/podcasts/?utm_source=Back%20To%20Work&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=PrivatePodcasting">Memberful</a> (Memberful is the easiest way to sell memberships to your audience, used by the biggest creators on the web. Sign-up for FREE by visiting the link).</p>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: not everything can be everything; pain accumulates; getting weepy about a cool teacher; expanding on our new thought technology for reframing negative thoughts and feelings; abstracting that new thought technology to tons of different endeavors; why won't they just let me win this video game?; the scissors and Scotch Tape are <em>wherever you left them</em>; the joys of ritual and control; the importance of infrastructure; break the big thing into a bunch of little things; Merlin performs a brief recitation of Back to Work's Greatest Hits; please cut up my food for me please; theme dining nights rule; praise for Daniel Kahneman; it used to be so confusing when TV shows had inside film <em>and</em> outside film.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/479" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #479: Use or Avoid</a><br />Dan Columbos Merlin with a question about napping, which leads to some surprising insights on our feelings about success and failure. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking,_Fast_and_Slow" class="link" target="_blank">Thinking, Fast and Slow - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fawlty_Towers" class="link" target="_blank">Fawlty Towers - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1267863797227638784" class="link" target="_blank">"Fair is…"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/2008/02/08/dear-diary" class="link" target="_blank">Penny Arcade - News - Dear Diary</a><br />So I’ve always worried about things. I also always knew that most of the time there was nothing to worry about. For me it wasn’t even just worrying about something. I understand that everyone worries. The best way I can describe it is "Chain worrying." </li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/3" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #3: The Second Arrow</a><br />Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Laozi" class="link" target="_blank">Laozi - Wikiquote</a><br />A journey of a thousand miles started with a first step. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2TpAlCpWN8" class="link" target="_blank">Rocky & Philadelphia Morning - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016/ref=sr_1_3?crid=H9QLHVSIVX3G&dchild=1&keywords=anne+lamott&qid=1591118555&sprefix=anne+la%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-3" class="link" target="_blank">Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life: Lamott, Anne: 8601404243813: AmazonSmile: Books</a><br />"The first draft is the child's draft, where you let it all pour out and then let it romp all over the place, knowing that no one is going to see it and that you can shape it later." </li><li><a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast/men-started-thinking-revolution/" class="link" target="_blank">The Men Who Started a Thinking Revolution (Ep. 271) - Freakonomics Freakonomics</a><br />Starting in the late 1960s, the Israeli psychologists Amos Tversky and Danny Kahneman began to redefine how the human mind actually works. Michael Lewis’s new book The Undoing Project explains how the movement they started — now known as behavioral economics — has had such a profound effect on academia, governments, and society at large. </li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/transcripts/592986190" class="link" target="_blank">Think Fast with Daniel Kahneman | Hidden Brain : NPR</a><br />We found our own mistakes very funny. What was fun was finding yourself about to say something really stupid. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbQTXFJL8lo" class="link" target="_blank">CaddyShack Cinderella Story - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" class="link" target="_blank">The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles: Pressfield, Steven, Coyne, Shawn: 8601420220232: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_U0S6x_kCs" class="link" target="_blank">One Zoom to Rule Them All | Reunited Apart LORD OF THE RINGS Edition - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://squar

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Skype struggles; nobody likes parsnips; Dan remotely teaches Merlin to cut his own hair; Dan introduces a new game show, and Merlin is dealing with poop; life is not currently optimized for multiple-event days; Merlin challenges you to remember when exactly eight minutes has gone by; why we'll eventually each discover what the hell happened on our personal Galápagos; the exhaustion of Zoom calls; an omnibus recommendation related to movies; finally, Dan Columbos Merlin with a question about napping, which leads to some surprising insights on our feelings about success and failure.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/05/30-singular-films-watch-quarantine/611956/?utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=2020-05-23T12%253A00%253A09&utm_medium=social" class="link" target="_blank">30 Singular Films to Watch in Quarantine - The Atlantic</a><br />These films, each unforgettable in its own way, are essential viewing. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+FnAh4d2bY" class="link" target="_blank">Mad Max: Fury Road with Emily Yoshida — Blank Check with Griffin & David — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+FnAh2CKBI" class="link" target="_blank">RoboCop — Blank Check with Griffin & David — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+FnAg0M6Xk" class="link" target="_blank">The Book of Henry — Blank Check with Griffin & David — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/blankcheck" class="link" target="_blank">Blank Check with Griffin & David is creating Podcasts | Patreon</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1240144436492894208" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Are you a weirdo? Do you enjoy movies? Cool. I got the hook-up. https://t.co/UVog1T7Ide" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://decider.com/2020/05/25/uncut-gems-true-story-kevin-garnett-celtics-game/" class="link" target="_blank">Uncut Gems on Netflix: What’s the True Story Behind Howard Ratner’s Bet?</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXEZ4tP06c" class="link" target="_blank">Why people believe they can’t draw - and how to prove they can | Graham Shaw | TEDxHull - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC4Rx_vdLM94szCYD2GjA7N_Gv0f0qtPL" class="link" target="_blank">David Sims: 30 Movies That Are Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1258462330397966336" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Power is the ability to make strangers live your "normal."" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200421-why-zoom-video-chats-are-so-exhausting" class="link" target="_blank">The reason Zoom calls drain your energy - BBC Worklife</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://theconversation.com/5-reasons-why-zoom-meetings-are-so-exhausting-137404" class="link" target="_blank">5 reasons why Zoom meetings are so exhausting</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9sHfcCwTYA" class="link" target="_blank">[1986] The Housemartins • Happy Hour - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/corte-pelo-completo-Color-79300-400T/dp/B000JNQSIQ/ref=sr_1_42_0o_fs?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo&dchild=1&fpw=alm&keywords=wahl+clippers&qid=1590517427&sr=8-42" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Wahl Color Pro Complete Hair Cutting Kit, #79300-400T : Hair Clipper Kits And Sets</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</a> and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://expressvpn.com/backtowork">ExpressVPN</a> (So protect your online activity today and get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package by visiting<a href="http://expressvpn.com/backtowork">expressvpn.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: discussion of <em>The Freshman</em> and thoughts on what makes a movie "hold up"; has anyone ever craved a three-star movie?; what Merlin <em>really</em> wants is a smart friend; Dan is enjoying <em>On Becoming a God in Central Florida</em>; the difficulty of making weird good; I didn't buy it a beer; your mask is not a case for your beard; Dan has follow-up on bikes; Merlin has follow-up on companies and WFH help; thoughts on what we know and don't know about the difficulties of ““reopening””; the benefits and challenges of being a chain-worrying project manager; praise for the Austin Grackles.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099615/" class="link" target="_blank">The Freshman (1990) - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456124/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm" class="link" target="_blank">Bruno Kirby - Biography - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3numFTraeo" class="link" target="_blank">Carmine Said One Boy - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/freeway-1997" class="link" target="_blank">Freeway movie review & film summary (1997) | Roger Ebert</a><br />"Occasionally an unsuspecting innocent will stumble into a movie like this and send me an anguished postcard, asking how I could possibly give a favorable review to such trash. My stock response is Ebert's Law, which reads: A movie is not about what it is about. It is about how it is about it." </li><li><a href="https://www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/2008/02/08/dear-diary" class="link" target="_blank">Penny Arcade - News - Dear Diary</a><br />'So I’ve always worried about things. I also always knew that most of the time there was nothing to worry about. For me it wasn’t even just worrying about something. I understand that everyone worries. The best way I can describe it is "Chain worrying."' </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot_plot" class="link" target="_blank">Idiot plot - Wikipedia</a><br />'In literary criticism, an idiot plot is "a plot which is kept in motion solely by virtue of the fact that everybody involved is an idiot," and where the story would otherwise be over if this were not the case.' </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Here we are in Spain; a lot went on behind the scenes of <em>The Wizard of Oz</em>; also <em>Modern Problems</em> existed; further discussion of 80s movies; they used to make more movies; B-MO gets a show?; secrets of the child whisper network; Saturday morning memories; C19 is making a lot of holes and gaps in kids' lives; what even is the deal with colleges?; wisdom from the great <a href="https://kk.org">Kevin Kelly</a>; it's one thing to know something, but it's another thing to <strong><em>know</em></strong> something; and, finally, beginning to explore how best to level resources and expectations as many of us work from home.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1259887879813165056" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin's Twitter poll from Monday</a><br />"Poll: as your company prepped for people to WfH, how much interaction did you have to address your specific challenges, get extra resources, and set individual expectations?" </li><li><a href="https://cocodigiresearch.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/remote-work-survey-covid-19_en.pdf" class="link" target="_blank">National Remote Work Survey</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://kk.org/thetechnium/68-bits-of-unsolicited-advice/" class="link" target="_blank">The Technium: 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice</a><br />It’s my birthday. I’m 68. I feel like pulling up a rocking chair and dispensing advice to the young ‘uns. Here are 68 pithy bits of unsolicited advice which I offer as my birthday present to all of you. </li><li><a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/1/new-beginnings" class="link" target="_blank">New Beginnings</a><br />After he goes to Jerusalem and sleeps on what is supposedly the very spot where Jesus was crucified, Kevin Kelly has a revelation: that he should live the next six months as if he would die at the end of them. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Problems" class="link" target="_blank">Modern Problems - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aINqsfZ8kA" class="link" target="_blank">ADVENTURE TIME: DISTANT LANDS Official Teaser Trailer (HD) HBO MAX Series - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-11/napolitano-says-suspend-the-sat-test-for-uc-admissions" class="link" target="_blank">Suspend SAT for UC admissions, Janet Napolitano says - Los Angeles Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJU88bssElo" class="link" target="_blank">Valley Girl (1983) - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HXGTGWwCnWmlgpk6UrW5v?si=5SWvOCFGQwKYzvQQrjPnpg" class="link" target="_blank">Spotify – Valley Girl SOUNDTRACK</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3C9ygie2lQ" class="link" target="_blank">Slim Whitman Commercial 1980 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swdOHvB2ekc" class="link" target="_blank">Slim Whitman All MY Best 1979 Record Commercial - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cmKxVxwV-Y" class="link" target="_blank">The Best Of Red Sovine TV Commercial - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alhZVEEfH7Q" class="link" target="_blank">Zamfir Master of the Pan Flute Commercial - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3CnvphQs04" class="link" target="_blank">Classic Freedom Rock Commercial 1988 Best Quality on You-Tube!!! - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xRv9ZQOCPo" class="link" target="_blank">I Hanker for a Hunka Cheese - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq1PMd15iRo" class="link" target="_blank">Wonderama with Bob McAllister - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095082/reference" class="link" target="_blank">Eight Men Out (1988) - Reference View - IMDb</a><br />A dramatization of the Black Sox scandal when the underpaid Chicago White Sox accepted bribes to deliberately lose the 1919 World Series. </li><li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-12/coronavirus-reopening-csu-fall-online-classes" class="link" target="_blank">Coronavirus: CSU to have mainly online classes in fall 2020 - Los Angeles Times</a><br /&g

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Dan has concerns!; every road has many parts, but you seriously need to show your humanity; stop signs are really just velocipede serving suggestions; not all wood floats; too soon; an ambitious crossover is proposed; Cormac McCarthy <em>rules</em>; Phillip W. Battery sure has a <em>lot</em> going on for a busy and attentive new dad; as a main topic, your hosts bounce off a terrific recent episode of Merlin's beloved <em>You're Wrong About</em>; hey, what B2W-ish lessons can be drawn from the response to the Y2K "bug"?; ultimately, it is just <em>so</em> hard to solve one problem without potentially creating five other problems; memories of New Year's Eve, 1999; for once, Dan wasn't concerned at all; more praise for YWA, and a humble apology to Sarah; hey, listen, don't be ashamed to find delight; praise for Slugline 2; a recommendation for a James Franco movie.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://apple.co/2L5g9SB" class="link" target="_blank">You're Wrong About</a><br />With Michael Hobbes & Sarah Marshall </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+XieBSxnzk" class="link" target="_blank">The Y2K Bug — You're Wrong About — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/yourewrongabout" class="link" target="_blank">You're Wrong About is creating a podcast | Patreon</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+U9ZF95Z-U" class="link" target="_blank">La La Land: Galileo’s Warning — Cautionary Tales — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Blood-Meridian-Audiobook/B002V8N2UE?qid=1588692507&sr=1-3&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_3&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=7PWMPV7G23FKPNZMD956" class="link" target="_blank">Blood Meridian (Audiobook) by Cormac McCarthy | Audible.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.mcminnlaw.com/texas-motorcycle-law-lane-splitting/" class="link" target="_blank">Is Motorcycle Lane Splitting Legal in Texas? Bike Crash Legal Info</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+XieBfIoig" class="link" target="_blank">Stranger Danger — You're Wrong About — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+XieB3AJyE" class="link" target="_blank">The Satanic Panic — You're Wrong About — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/animal-imprinting1.htm" class="link" target="_blank">Konrad Lorenz: Godfather of Animal Imprinting Theory - How Animal Imprinting Works | HowStuffWorks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://slugline.co/" class="link" target="_blank">Slugline</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.kungfugrippe.com/post/206858018/blindfold" class="link" target="_blank">From Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy (read by... | kung fu grippe</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085271/reference" class="link" target="_blank">Brainstorm (1983) - Reference View - IMDb</a><br />Researchers develop a system where they can jump into people's minds. But when people involved bring their personal problems into the equation, it becomes dangerous - perhaps deadly. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNiZP2G-nEM" class="link" target="_blank">Brainstorm (1983) [Trailer] - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/merlin/3888317339/in/datetaken/" class="link" target="_blank">Y2K | 2 weeks after Mad and I met; 2 weeks before she moved … | Flickr</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/merlin/1060759555/in/datetaken/" class="link" target="_blank">y2k | New Year's Eve at Michael's house on McAllister. 10 da… | Flickr</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu3LyygiSJM" class="link" target="_blank">Saturday Night (2008) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.considerable.com/entertainment/retronaut/behind-the-scenes-planet-of-the-apes/" class="link" target="_blank">Behind the Planet of the Apes | Considerable</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Writing-Memoir-Craft-Stephen-King-ebook/dp/B000FC0SIM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DHITQ6YQCSAF&dchild=1&keywords=on+writing+stephen+king&qid=1588701524&sprefix=on+writing%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1" class="link" target="_blank">AmazonSmile: On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft eBook: King,

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Merlin is having a strange day, and Dan notices <em>everything</em>; please remember that fear and stress and anxiety are pretty terrible motivators; praise for <em>On Becoming a God in Central Florida</em> and 1Password; security theater vs. security reality; Dan's new mouse is as quiet as a…what's the word?; Brushing with Hardest Available Toothbrush Considered Harmful; Dan is gently exposing his son to one of the great films. So what?; a couple great pieces on making <em>actual</em> good passwords; recommendations for a Sondheim special and a terrific YouTube guy; extensive advice and suggestions for a listener moving to a Mac; learning almost anything is a lot like learning The Metric System; and, finally, praise for the great Peter N. Lewis.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.thepokerbank.com/strategy/psychology/multiple-level-thinking/" class="link" target="_blank">Multiple Level Thinking | Levels Of Thought In Poker</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-378-lion-tiger-horse-monkey.html" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. 378: "Lion, Tiger, Horse, Monkey" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann</a><br />The Problem: John has rarely driven a car hard and hung it up wet. </li><li><a href="http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-379-garbage-island.html" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. 379: "Garbage Island" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann</a><br />The Problem: John feels like the world is changing. </li><li><a href="http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-380-the-impossible-me.html" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. 380: "The Impossible Me" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann</a><br />The Problem: John is trying not to paddle alone in life. </li><li><a href="https://1password.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A92wZIvEUAw&t=9s" class="link" target="_blank">Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUKW0EsMSyQ" class="link" target="_blank">When can Mario retire? | Unraveled - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakAg8hC_RFJm4RI3DlD7SA" class="link" target="_blank">brian david gilbert - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1255108816003149824" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "You know it's been a sound night's sleep when you wake up at 3:50am thinking, "Huh. It's been a while since I watched Holy Mountain." https://t.co/aVbNYqwTIV" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://blog.1password.com/toward-better-master-passwords/" class="link" target="_blank">Toward better Master Passwords | 1Password</a><br />The strength of a password creation system is not how many letters, digits, and symbols you end up with, but how many ways you could get a different result using the same system. </li><li><a href="https://xkcd.com/936/" class="link" target="_blank">xkcd: Password Strength</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://blog.1password.com/covid-19-response/" class="link" target="_blank">COVID-19 Response - Removing trial limits to help businesses work securely from home | 1Password</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JPOLKDW/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Logitech M330 Silent Plus Wireless Mouse – Enjoy Same Click Feel with 90% Less Click Noise, 2 Year Battery Life, Ergonomic Right-Hand Shape for Computers and Laptops, USB Unifying Receiver, Black: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Harry-Potter-and-the-Prisoner-of-Azkaban-Book-3-Audiobook/B017V4JA2Q?qid=1588090426&sr=1-16&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_16&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=XBPC882YH4EW5PC20C20" class="link" target="_blank">Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3 (Audiobook) by J.K. Rowling | Audible.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macbartender.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Bartender 3 - Organize your menu bar icons on Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://mizage.com/shush/" class="link" target="_blank">Mizage - Shush</a><br /></li><li><a hr

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: our perception of value is definitely personal and maybe even a little generational; sometimes, the only thing you can afford is the best; a listener question about where your hosts are with comics; further praise for TaskPaper; updates on macOS text editing; Merlin capitulates to Catalina; Dan answers a listener question about coping with chronic back pain; learning how to stop rehearsing frailty by embracing the wonders of momentum.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.lifewire.com/cdisplay-archived-comic-book-files-2620157" class="link" target="_blank">CBR and CBZ Files (What They Are and How to Open One)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://brettterpstra.com/projects/nvalt/" class="link" target="_blank">nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.sublimetext.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Sublime Text - A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/index.html" class="link" target="_blank">Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 13</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.taskpaper.com/" class="link" target="_blank">TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/alefore/edge" class="link" target="_blank">alefore/edge: Edge - a text editor</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/model-d" class="link" target="_blank">Rowing Machine - Model D with PM5 | Concept2</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EOM5RN0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Clever Coffee Dripper Barista's Choice - Bonus 100 Filters Included (18 oz Large, Clear): Kitchen & Dining</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/theincomparable/104/" class="link" target="_blank">The Incomparable | Kids Have Bad Taste (Episode 104)</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</a> and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://audible.com/virtualisland">Audible</a> (Start your spring off completely lost—in comedy delight! Escape From Virtual Island. Listen free with a 30-day trial. Just go to <a href="http://audible.com/virtualisland">audible.com/virtualisland</a> or text VIRTUAL ISLAND to 500500).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Dan loves it when things just work and so does Merlin; Dan is composting, and Merlin is down to clown; ¡repita después de mi!; massive real-time follow-up; playing with iBeacons; excellent follow-up and notes from listeners; many reccomendations; memories of Grad Night; this is a <strong>very</strong> silly one.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/magazine/weird-al-yankovic.html" class="link" target="_blank">The Weirdly Enduring Appeal of Weird Al Yankovic - The New York Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://estimote.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Estimote – experts in location and proximity solutions</a><br />We are experts in location and proximity solutions </li><li><a href="https://folivora.ai/" class="link" target="_blank">folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac!</a><br />BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to customize various input devices on your Mac. </li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81019069" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix - "Unorthodox"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/PicPedant" class="link" target="_blank">PicPedant (@PicPedant) / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHWBEK8w_YY" class="link" target="_blank">Celery Man - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/JCS-Solutions-Celery-Man/dp/B075PL349R" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Celery Man: Alexa Skills</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://shauninman.com/archive/2020/04/12/bar_none" class="link" target="_blank">Bar None // ShaunInman.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/mpu/528" class="link" target="_blank">Mac Power Users #528: The Merlin Awakens - Relay FM</a><br />MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more. </li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/automators/39" class="link" target="_blank">Automators #39: Automating iBeacons - Relay FM</a><br />In this episode, David and Rosemary try all sorts of iBeacons and look at why, where, when, and how you use these little devices. </li><li><a href="https://github.com/JetBrains/JetBrainsMono/releases" class="link" target="_blank">Releases · JetBrains/JetBrainsMono</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/rsms/status/1235753261535096832" class="link" target="_blank">Rasmus Andersson on Twitter: "Inter is now available from @googlefonts! https://t.co/IoTMQDefNN Congrats to @ThunderNixon who worked tirelessly on getting Inter on-boarded to Google Fonts. https://t.co/tSVb9nLM2c" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://qotoqot.com/blog/improving-focus/" class="link" target="_blank">How I got to 200 productive hours a month</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=botany" class="link" target="_blank">Botany books!</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/unblinkingear?si=czAfYK7zROusCYLDC_Tbyg" class="link" target="_blank">Paul Bruno on Spotify</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1B5Lwt0D1ZetRreaCBYobP?si=yAGTsWfWSkirSjtr2EwqQg" class="link" target="_blank">Feed the Animals by Girl Talk on Spotify</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://genius.com/Dazz-band-let-it-whip-lyrics" class="link" target="_blank">Dazz Band – Let It Whip Lyrics | Genius Lyrics</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://mouseowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64347" class="link" target="_blank">DisneyWorld Grad Night Bands 1972-2008 - The DVC Boards at MouseOwners.com - the place to talk DVC and Walt Disney World</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Typographic-Style-Robert-Bringhurst/dp/0881791326" class="link" target="_blank">The Elements of Typographic Style: Bringhurst, Robert: 9780881791327: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-elements-of-typographic-style-version-4-0-20th-anniversary/9780881792126" class="link" target="_blank">The Elements of Typographic Style: Version 4.0 (-20th Anniversary)</a><br />Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this master

<p>TW: very brief mention of suicide around minute 24.</p> <p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: a classic three-act episode! Expertise is difficult to explain—let alone to teach; the Sunday Scaries are <em>real</em>; it's an interesting (and surprising) time for people with anxiety and depression; let's keep trying to give each other a break; some follow-up on Descript and the One-Drawer Project; <a href="https://www.youlooknicetoday.com"><em>You Look Nice Today</em></a> is <a href="https://www.californiaking.org">back</a>; finally, Dan has some tips on surviving working from home.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/coronavirus-is-making-a-lot-of-people-anxious-and-depressed-but-some-sufferers-actually-feel-better-now" class="link" target="_blank">Coronavirus Is Making a Lot of People Anxious and Depressed. But Some Sufferers Actually Feel Better Now.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab9aaiI7SkU" class="link" target="_blank">Lucy Dacus - "Addictions" (Official Music Video) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/rd/127" class="link" target="_blank">Reconcilable Differences #127: Advice Nurse - Relay FM</a><br />In a main topic, your hosts try to share some ideas on sustainably working remotely from home. History and experience can be pretty good teachers, but working yourself to a damaged nub is a terrible game for the young and should be considered harmful. </li><li><a href="https://www.youlooknicetoday.com/" class="link" target="_blank">You Look Nice Today</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.californiaking.org/" class="link" target="_blank">California King</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.californiaking.org/1" class="link" target="_blank">California King Episode 1: What is HØL?</a><br />Our work was done. We'd said all we needed to say. We apparated from this world, much like monks who retreat to a mountaintop hovel. Only for us, we apparated via Greyhound and hoveled in an abandoned Bauxite mine outside Eufaula, Alabama. </li><li><a href="https://www.descript.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Descript | Create podcasts, videos, and transcripts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://getbootstrap.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Bootstrap · The most popular HTML, CSS, and JS library in the world.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074KDJVS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM2: Over Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone - Hi Res Audio and Active Sound Cancellation - Black (2017 model): Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NM3RSRQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headphones, 40H Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Deep Bass, Memory Foam Ear Cups, for Travel, Home Office: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY4P9EZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Plantronics Wireless Noise Cancelling Backbeat - Headphones (Black & Tan) (Pro 2)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-WH1000XM3/dp/B07G4MNFS1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3696UIGAMKJEX&dchild=1&keywords=sony+wh-1000xm3&qid=1586278067&sprefix=sony+wh%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-3" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3: Wireless Bluetooth Over the Ear Headset with Mic for phone-call and Alexa voice control - Industry Leading Active Noise Cancellation – Black: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.trattoriadavittorio.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Trattoria Da VittorioTrattoria Da Vittorio</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://fireside.fm/" class="link" target="_blank">Podcast Hosting and Analytics - Welcome to Fireside!</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/17453-whatever-you-do-will-be-insignificant-but-it-is-very" class="link" target="_blank">"Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."</a><br />The earliest attribution of this to Gandhi yet located is in a T-shirt advertisement in Mother J

<p>In this very intimate episode, Dan and Merlin share some ideas for positive yet do-able projects to improve your life and world in these dumb, scary times.</p> <p>Also, covered in this episode: recommendations for Max Richter's <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0JLN7JryQ2T7lBEYIrSQF1?si=pOfWVQzJRAm4fr3t5SkjhA"><em>Sleep</em></a> and an <strong>insane</strong> new podcast production app called "<a href="https://www.descript.com">Descript</a>".</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_(album)" class="link" target="_blank">Sleep (album) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20987-sleep/" class="link" target="_blank">Max Richter: Sleep Album Review | Pitchfork</a><br />The audacious composer Max Richter has created an eight-hour piece meant to serve as a sleep aid. But it is more than that. For these 31 uninterrupted pieces, Richter accepts the extraordinary challenge of not only aiding sleep but also translating the act into art. If you listen while you’re awake, many of these pieces conjure dreamy states, where ideas seem fluid and flexible and the world around you seems somehow softer. </li><li><a href="https://www.maxrichtermusic.com/albums/sleep/" class="link" target="_blank">Max Richter SLEEP</a><br />The glacially-paced movements slide in and out of focus throughout the concert inviting the audience to experience what Richter essentially considers a protest against our relentlessly ‘switched on’ lives. Offering the unique opportunity to participate in this confrontation of our mechanized way of living. </li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/07/arts/music/max-richter-sleep-new-york.html" class="link" target="_blank">On the Mattress for ‘Sleep,’ an 8-Hour Lullaby - The New York Times</a><br />Composers from that movement were Mr. Richter’s earliest inspirations. As a boy in small-town Britain in the 1970s, he would get records from his family’s milkman, an artist who was tapped into the music of La Monte Young, Terry Riley and Philip Glass. He fell in love with Satie’s furniture music, and, eventually, the ambient soundscapes of Brian Eno. </li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7HvhQfQDlYCB4n73r4duw2?si=C3jNZibNShKdMG9TTnB6Pg" class="link" target="_blank">On The Nature Of Daylight, a song by Max Richter, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner, John Metcalfe, Philip Sheppard, Chris Worsey on Spotify</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.descript.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Descript | Create podcasts, videos, and transcripts</a><br />It’s how you make a podcast. </li><li><a href="https://folivora.ai/" class="link" target="_blank">folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac!</a><br />BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to customize various input devices on your Mac. </li><li><a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2020/03/council-of-dads-author-bruce-feiler-on-family" class="link" target="_blank">Council of Dads author Bruce Feiler on how to be a better family.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDxQ-cfuAlM" class="link" target="_blank">Quarantine - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sandwich.co/" class="link" target="_blank">Hello. We're Sandwich.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://podcastmethod.fm/" class="link" target="_blank">Podcast Method</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1244722998533173252" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin's Tweet About Descript</a><br />Includes cool screen grabs </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-Too-Much-Living-ebook/dp/B000N2HCP6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" class="link" target="_blank">It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff - Kindle edition by Walsh, Peter. Crafts, Hobbies & Home Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/i/events/1243603237464399878" class="link" target="_blank">The Only Thing Better Than Netflix's Tiger King Are the Memes / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7wM0QC5LE" class="link" target="_blank">Four Yorkshiremen- Monty Python - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y69gQtAdHKc" class="link" target="_blank">Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World - Black Sheep [HD] - YouTube</a><br /></li><

<p>Difficult times and the Venn overlap between anxiety and OCD. Hang in there, everybody.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://academic.oup.com/mind/article/128/510/367/4850765" class="link" target="_blank">Epistemic Trespassing | Mind | Oxford Academic</a><br />Epistemic trespassers are thinkers who have competence or expertise to make good judgments in one field, but move to another field where they lack competence—and pass judgment nevertheless. We should doubt that trespassers are reliable judges in fields where they are outsiders. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/gregggonsalves/status/1242022303438962692?s=20" class="link" target="_blank">On "epistemic trespassing"</a><br />In which Merlin has learned a useful new concept! </li><li><a href="http://foundmyplace.squarespace.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Found My Place - Blog</a><br />Found My Place is a creative musical project by me, Merlin Mann. It is generously sponsored by Squarespace, in conjunction with their kind support of the Back to Work podcast I do with my pal Dan Benjamin. I hope you enjoy it, and many thanks to Squarespace for making this possible. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attractive_nuisance_doctrine" class="link" target="_blank">Attractive nuisance doctrine - Wikipedia</a><br />It states that a landowner may be held liable for injuries to children trespassing on the land if the injury is caused by an object on the land that is likely to attract children. </li><li><a href="https://picard.fireside.fm" class="link" target="_blank">The Picard, a Podcast About Star Trek: Picard</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: “<em>CATS</em> — Now and Forever!”; <a href="http://BokBok.wtf" title="How come Merlin says 'Bok Bok' on Back to Work?">BokBok.wtf</a>; on civic responsibility; Dan browses worms, and Merlin finds him a spider; Dan wants some keyboard advice, and Merlin just needs a ride; some thoughts on engaging versus escaping right now; praise for Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo; suggestions for leveraging the wonder of libraries today; Dan is working on a big Minecraft project, also some listener letters.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://BokBok.wtf" class="link" target="_blank">Bok Bok — Merlin Mann (BokBok.wtf)</a><br />'How come Merlin says “Bok Bok” on Back to Work?' </li><li><a href="https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kzqv9/amazons-supply-chain-is-breaking-and-independent-businesses-are-screwed?utm_content=1584456125&utm_medium=social&utm_source=motherboard_twitter" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon's Supply Chain Is Breaking and Small Businesses Are Screwed - VICE</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.joshsfrogs.com/live-insects-feeders.html" class="link" target="_blank">Live Insects & Feeders | Josh's Frogs</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.flophousepodcast.com/2020/01/episode-302-cats/" class="link" target="_blank">Episode #302 – CATS The Flop House</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.razer.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-blackwidow-lite" class="link" target="_blank">Silent Mechanical Keyboard - Razer BlackWidow Lite</a><br />silent </li><li><a href="https://www.kanopy.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Kanopy - Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentaries</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/" class="link" target="_blank">Libby, by OverDrive - an app for library ebooks and audiobooks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2014/07/16/15-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-get-from-the-library" class="link" target="_blank">15 Things You Didn't Know You Could Get From the Library | My Money | US News</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61514/11-things-you-can-borrow-libraries-besides-books" class="link" target="_blank">11 Things You Can Borrow From Libraries Besides Books | Mental Floss</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://money.com/library-of-things-check-out-free/" class="link" target="_blank">200 Things You Can Check Out of a Library Besides Books | Money</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://lithub.com/an-incomplete-list-of-the-non-book-things-you-can-get-at-the-library/" class="link" target="_blank">An Incomplete List of the Non-Book Things You Can Get at the Library | Literary Hub</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.spotify.com/us/using_spotify/features/listen-to-local-files/" class="link" target="_blank">Local files - Spotify</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Reid" class="link" target="_blank">Richard Reid - Wikipedia</a><br />aka ““The Shoe Bomber”” </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/760585088035803136" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Here's the origin of my oft-quoted line about The Flintstones and why I think it's important. https://t.co/2Lis7nciE7" / Twitter</a><br />Here's the origin of my oft-quoted line about The Flintstones and why I think it's important. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/i/events/1236012483174748160" class="link" target="_blank">Mr. Trump Sir / Twitter</a><br />Thank you for your service Mr. Trump Sir </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypUpv9xelg" class="link" target="_blank">Oingo Boingo - "Dead Man's Party" - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-upHSP9KU" class="link" target="_blank">Oingo Boingo - "Weird Science" - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.hulu.com/series/parks-and-recreation-93dc18da-96d9-4841-b125-40f901f7e7eb" class="link" target="_blank">Watch Parks and Recreation Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-endorsement-bernie-sanders.html" class="link" target="_blank">Elizabeth Warren Is Unlikely to Endorse Bernie Sanders. Here’s Why. - The New

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: heck, yeah, there's a lot of uncertainty; the woeful knock-on effects of COVID-19, from SxSW to presidential handshaking; Dan graciously accepts Merlin's apology; it's <strong>so</strong> important that you not touch the fish's face; Dan's <a href="https://podcastmethod.fm">Podcast Method</a> is back, baby; you can tell an ecosystem is healthy when the advice about it diversifies; Dan explains the <em>Kelvin Timeline</em> and why he hates it; a Celebration of Bones emerges; Merlin is intrigued by Otter and a little unsure about Jumbo; Dan wants you to know it's <em>still him</em>; breaking handshake news; the boys get a nice letter from a listener; Merlin kinda busts a gut about where his head was at when <em>Back to Work</em> launched; audio is afoot; recommended starter episodes are offered; and, finally, praise for <em>Lost</em> and Japanese <em>Queer Eye</em>.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://otter.ai/login" class="link" target="_blank">Otter Voice Meeting Notes - Otter.ai</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.jumboprivacy.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Jumbo: Take back control of your data and privacy</a><br />At Jumbo, we believe that your data belongs to you. That’s why our app empowers you to take control of your privacy and security, right from your phone. </li><li><a href="https://podcastmethod.fm/" class="link" target="_blank">Podcast Method</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/irans-coronavirus-problem-lot-worse-it-seems/607663/" class="link" target="_blank">Iran's Coronavirus Problem Is a Lot Worse Than It Seems - The Atlantic</a><br />The surprising number of Iranian government officials succumbing to COVID-19 offers a hint that the disease is far more widespread than the official statistics indicate. </li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/95" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #95: She's Five for a Living</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/52" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #52: Walk the Coastline, Bitches</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+TKZKtgdaw" class="link" target="_blank">#158 The Case of the Missing Hit — Reply All — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sto.gamepedia.com/Kelvin_Timeline" class="link" target="_blank">Kelvin Timeline - Official Star Trek Online Wiki</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yesterday%27s_Enterprise#Critical_reception" class="link" target="_blank">Yesterday's Enterprise - Wikipedia</a><br />Critic Marc Bernardin described the episode as Star Trek's "smartest time-travel experiment" and a fan favorite. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1236413090545029122" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Sei kein schmutziger kleiner Junge. Wasche deine Hände. https://t.co/RnreVrwYqM https://t.co/7BkCmaNpJj" / Twitter</a><br />Sei kein schmutziger kleiner Junge. Wasche deine Hände. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omakase" class="link" target="_blank">Omakase - Wikipedia</a><br />a Japanese phrase that means "I'll leave it up to you" </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://nativedeodorant.com">Native</a> (For 20% off your first purchase, visit <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com">nativedeodorant.com</a> and use promo code BACKTOWORK during checkout).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://">Handy</a> (Get your first 3-hour cleaning for ONLY $29 when you sign up for a cleaning plan by visiting the link).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Merlin's uvula thing is back; some handy one-liner suggestions; the boys are loving uBar, and this leads to a dive on how they use the macOS Dock; praise for Witch; Ultraman is back, baby!; 500,000° is very, <em>very</em> hot; some nebulous, initial thoughts about a bracing call to focus on doing the work (and <em>not</em> how it looks to others when you're doing the work); a listener letter on alternatives for music hosting and streaming in the Apple ecosystem; wow, hard drives sure got super-cheap, huh?; nostalgia for those awesome old Jasmine BacPac hard drives; and, finally, a listener needs your help finding good episodes about surviving and thriving while working in a corporate environment.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://getdrafts.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Drafts | Where Text Starts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://typora.io/" class="link" target="_blank">Typora — a markdown editor, markdown reader.</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news/marvel-reveals-cover-and-story-details-for-ultraman" class="link" target="_blank">Marvel reveals cover and story details for ULTRAMAN</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://brawersoftware.com/products/ubar" class="link" target="_blank">uBar - The Dock replacement for the Mac</a><br />The Dock replacement for the Mac. Boost your productivity with the most advanced and versatile app and window manager for the Mac. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1234520987699269632" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Early candidate for the best 26 seconds of wisdom I've heard this month. Minister describing why he welcomes all visitors to his church—including gawking white tourists. https://t.co/OPwwvrV7op" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+E24A6aybg" class="link" target="_blank">695: Everyone’s a Critic — This American Life — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/playlists" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin’s Playlists — Merlin Mann</a><br />I love making playlists for myself and my pals, and, since you're a pal, you may enjoy these too. </li><li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tot/id1491071483?mt=12" class="link" target="_blank">Tot</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://dragthing.com/" class="link" target="_blank">The Official DragThing Home Page</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://pcalc.com/" class="link" target="_blank">PCalc</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.bashoneliners.com/oneliners/popular/" class="link" target="_blank">bashoneliners.com | Bash One-Liners</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1DQRYlnBqyI/maxresdefault.jpg" class="link" target="_blank">maxresdefault.jpg (JPEG Image, 1280 × 720 pixels)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://setapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://manytricks.com/witch/" class="link" target="_blank">Witch · Many Tricks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman_(1966_TV_series)" class="link" target="_blank">Ultraman (1966 TV series) - Wikipedia</a><br />Beta </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman_(character)" class="link" target="_blank">Ultraman (character) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-group_and_out-group" class="link" target="_blank">In-group and out-group - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+QLhU3aY9Q" class="link" target="_blank">Tracy K. Smith changed how I read poetry — The Ezra Klein Show — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://malvasiabianca.org/archives/2020/02/moved-off-of-itunes/" class="link" target="_blank">moved off of itunes | malvasia bianca</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://prism-music.app/" class="link" target="_blank">Prism | A versatile music player for iOS</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HAPGEIE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEB8000100): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-Jasmine-BacPac-H

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Skype steals focus, and Merlin ate your poem; music is pretty great; some odds and sods and recommendations; everyone should have a bell; learning to trust your system (and yourself); listener mailbag; Dan loves his new backpack; more on <em>bulwarks against madness</em>.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqAgSTV56a0&t=874s" class="link" target="_blank">Carole King 1971 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.sounddevices.com/usbpre-2-troubleshooting-steps/" class="link" target="_blank">USBPre 2 Troubleshooting Steps - Sound Devices</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/02/22/how-to-turn-your-mac-startup-chime-back-on" class="link" target="_blank">How to turn your Mac startup chime back on</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsjQrziback&feature=youtu.be" class="link" target="_blank">Say It, Don't Spray it: Specific Tasks for Specific Outcomes - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074sq9" class="link" target="_blank">BBC Four - In Concert, Carole King</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Midnight_Special_(TV_series)" class="link" target="_blank">The Midnight Special (TV series) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Wakeman" class="link" target="_blank">Rick Wakeman - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_XGxzMrq04" class="link" target="_blank">"Don't Mine At Night" - A Minecraft Parody of Katy Perry's Last Friday Night (Music Video) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi8cAQ20OOs" class="link" target="_blank">Rick Wakeman The Myths and Legends of King Arthur / Knights of the Round Table Vinyl Album Side 1 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://podcast.appleinsider.com/" class="link" target="_blank">AppleInsider Podcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade/2020/01/how-novelty-and-comedy-songs-topped-the-charts-before-memes" class="link" target="_blank">How novelty and comedy songs topped the charts before memes.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.dsptch.com/collections/packs/products/daypack-ballistic-nylon" class="link" target="_blank">Daypack - Ballistic Nylon - DSPTCH</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5DCrEcsATSrU4t6Wb9xvGO?si=Vkt-cp1NTNa27Eu8Uis_vw" class="link" target="_blank">Where's the One? on Spotify</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Side-Packer-Organizer-Charger-Accessories/dp/B07C52NLJR/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com | Side by Side Travel Tech Bag Organizer - Cables & EDC Gear Pouch - Electronics & Cord Case. Power Packer Shadow | Packing Organizers</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://fruitjuiceapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. —</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac" class="link" target="_blank">George Carlin Talks About "Stuff" - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aasdAIhGOv8" class="link" target="_blank">YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDXZHr9Rmh4" class="link" target="_blank">Bee Gees - Musical Evolution (1960-2016) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Songs_written_by_Carole_King" class="link" target="_blank">Category:Songs written by Carole King - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_with_lyrics_by_Gerry_Goffin#Hits,_charted_songs_and_notable_album_tracks_by_Goffin_and_King" class="link" target="_blank">List of songs with lyrics by Gerry Goffin - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+NoyCbuavY" class="link" target="_blank">Culture Gabfest: Gender Swap — Slate Culture — Overcast</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</a> and you'll get 50% off your fi

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: Merlin isn't quite awake yet and has some audio struggles in the midst of a new project; Dan is bringing back <a href="https://5by5.tv/podcastmethod"><em>The Podcast Method</em></a>; committing something to media can still be very special; podcasts are cool, and you should make one; praise for Temple Grandin, a Jason Snell video, and a big upgrade over the stock Home app for iOS; solid syncing has raised a lot of boats; updates on the iOS text editor landscape; and, finally, thoughts on the future of sustainable iOS app development.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://podcastmethod.fm/" class="link" target="_blank">Podcast Method</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0107YJU8Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Audient iD4 </a><br />Merlin's guitar interface. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn_9f5x0f1Q" class="link" target="_blank">The world needs all kinds of minds | Temple Grandin - YouTube</a><br />Autism activist Temple Grandin talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids. </li><li><a href="https://www.rode.com/microphones/podmic" class="link" target="_blank">RØDE Microphones - PodMic</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2020/02/video-editing-podcasts-with-ferrite-and-apple-pencil/" class="link" target="_blank">Video: Editing Podcasts with Ferrite and Apple Pencil - Six Colors</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/reviews/home-4-released-with-refreshed-design-and-ios-13-features/" class="link" target="_blank">Home+ 4 Released with Refreshed Design and iOS 13 Features - MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id995994352" class="link" target="_blank">Home+ 4</a><br />Home+ 4 is the only full featured HomeKit app on the App Store which supports all HomeKit automation features. You can control all your HomeKit accessories from different manufacturers in one app and create your very own smart home. </li><li><a href="https://mouseless.app/" class="link" target="_blank">Mouseless</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.wmnf.org/" class="link" target="_blank">WMNF | Community Conscious Radio</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ebay.com/c/4020440904" class="link" target="_blank">Vintage Ross Solid State Stereo Cassette Deck Tape Player Recorder Model 6350 for sale online | eBay</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwRg5PiovHQ" class="link" target="_blank">The Very Best of Jiminy Glick - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/27/science/hedgehogs-salmonella-outbreak.html" class="link" target="_blank">Don’t Kiss Your Pet Hedgehogs, C.D.C. Warns - The New York Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://5by5.tv/podcastmethod" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Podcast Method</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</a> and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping).</li> </ul>

<p>DISCUSSED: new muting!; infrastructure is hard; on dogs; Dan gets a podcast recommendation from his fish guy; who we're 'shipping on <em>Star Trek</em>; a free musical performance for a beloved sponsor; some good TED talks; do we like ligatures in monospace fonts?; Dan is getting restarted with OmniFocus, and Merlin has many, <em>many</em> thoughts and suggestions; finally, your hosts conclude by communicating The Pig Joke. Classic.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel/transcript?language=en" class="link" target="_blank">Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel | TED Talk</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://setapp.com/apps/mouseless" class="link" target="_blank">Mouseless on Setapp | Unleash your keyboard’s superpower</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WOK8ITY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Pro Co Sound CDPB Panic Button Microphone Routing Box: Musical Instruments</a><br />Allows entertainers to switch the mic signal path from front-of-house to backstage or an alternate location. The A/B switch allows the unit to be used as a muting switch. Built-in status indicator light. AC power supply is included. </li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/171" class="link" target="_blank">Pretty Lady Mouth | Do By Friday</a><br />This week's challenge: do more with Drafts. </li><li><a href="https://fallofcivilizationspodcast.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Fall of Civilizations Podcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1276340470/lbj-and-the-great-society" class="link" target="_blank">LBJ and the Great Society — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.startrek.com/news/the-top-15-star-trek-fanfiction-ships" class="link" target="_blank">The Top 15 Star Trek Fanfiction 'Ships</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwViwCJciqI" class="link" target="_blank">Van Tour | 2019 Sprinter Conversion, Full Shower, Kitchen, Garage, & Open Concept - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/apollo_robbins_the_art_of_misdirection?language=en" class="link" target="_blank">Apollo Robbins: The art of misdirection | TED Talk</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ibm.com/plex/" class="link" target="_blank">Introduction | IBM Plex</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/IBM/plex" class="link" target="_blank">IBM/plex: The package of IBM’s typeface, IBM Plex.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/fabrizioschiavi/pragmatapro" class="link" target="_blank">GitHub - fabrizioschiavi/pragmatapro: PragmataPro font is designed to help pros to work better</a><br />DownloadingWant to be notified of new releases in fabrizioschiavi/pragmatapro?Sign inSign up </li><li><a href="https://www.fsd.it/shop/fonts/pragmatapro/" class="link" target="_blank">PragmataPro coding font designed by Fabrizio Schiavi</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PragmataPro" class="link" target="_blank">PragmataPro - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/" class="link" target="_blank">Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/dogs-sense-of-smell/" class="link" target="_blank">Dogs' Dazzling Sense of Smell | NOVA | PBS</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcrkTnf8rQk" class="link" target="_blank">She Transformed A $1,900 Vintage RV Into A Gorgeous Tiny House On Wheels - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-7O-fIYSsY" class="link" target="_blank">Woman Builds £1000 Tiny Earthen Home To Live Close To Nature In Welsh Woods - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFNdIup9kS0" class="link" target="_blank">This Ultra Modern Tiny House Will Blow Your Mind - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/AdamFriedland/status/1226619041642577921?s=20" class="link" target="_blank">Adam Friedland on Twitter: "Took my dog to the beach to piss https://t.co/jjsrWfc1mb" / Twitter</a><br />"Took my dog to the beach to piss" </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyUV3hIL-G0" class="link" target="_blank">West Si

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: thoughts on hand-washing and habit-building; Dan has a really good scarecrow joke; Merlin still can't figure out how many 12-year-olds Dan owns; Dan has a question about laptops and backpacks; the Tao of Backpacks; how to listen to a podcast; Dan has a question about iPhone cases; what we talk about when we talk about ad blocking; Merlin recommends a TED talk and a podcast about delight; Dan's new <em>Picard</em> podcast is going well; Dan has questions about OmniFocus; finally, Dan has questions about Los Angeles and, then, repeatedly ruins Merlin's very good endings.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://practicaltypography.com/ligatures-in-programming-fonts-hell-no.html" class="link" target="_blank">Ligatures in programming fonts | Butterick’s Practical Typography</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://timharford.com/articles/cautionarytales/" class="link" target="_blank">Tim Harford — Cautionary Tales</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1484511465/cautionary-tales" class="link" target="_blank">Cautionary Tales — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjYrxcGSWX4" class="link" target="_blank">A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity | Tim Harford - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/692/the-show-of-delights" class="link" target="_blank">The Show of Delights - This American Life</a><br />In these dark, combative times, we attempt the most radical counterprogramming we could imagine: a show made up entirely of stories about delight. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Co-Sound-CDSS-Short/dp/B0010CX6CQ" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Pro Co Sound CDSS Short Stop Mute Box: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel" class="link" target="_blank">Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel | TED Talk</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/myriam_sidibe_the_simple_power_of_hand_washing" class="link" target="_blank">Myriam Sidibe: The simple power of hand-washing | TED Talk</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://matterful.co/bag/dsptch-daypack/" class="link" target="_blank">DSPTCH Daypack Review - Matterful</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.dsptch.com/collections/backpacks/products/daypack-ballistic-nylon" class="link" target="_blank">Daypack - Ballistic Nylon - DSPTCH</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.tombihn.com/collections/laptop-bags/products/synapse-25?variant=50297911815" class="link" target="_blank">Synapse 25 - Backpacks - Travel Bags – TOM BIHN</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.procosound.com/product/393/short-stop" class="link" target="_blank">Short Stop - Pro Co Sound</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://oralb.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/tartar-plaque/how-to-use-plaque-disclosing-tablets" class="link" target="_blank">How To Use Plaque Disclosing Tablets</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwWW742T0Wc" class="link" target="_blank">Talking Heads - Live in Rome 1980 [Full Concert] - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li>[Health IQ][(http://healthiq.com/backtowork) (To see if you qualify, go to <a href="http://healthiq.com/backtowork">healthiq.com/backtowork</a> to take the proprietary Health IQ quiz. Depending upon your score, as well as other related qualifying factors, you can save up to 41% on your life insurance premiums compared to other providers).</li> </ul>

<p>Merlin is pretty out of it this week, and Dan shares some listener questions.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Reilly-s-a-match-for-show-business-2891736.php" class="link" target="_blank">Reilly's a match for show business / Actor-director here in one-man show - SFGate</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiLdWXLXDeA" class="link" target="_blank">The Complete Adventure Time Timeline | Channel Frederator - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://picard.fireside.fm/" class="link" target="_blank">The Picard</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UWGFTQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Tul Retractable Gel Pens 0.5mm Needle Point, Black 4/pk: Office Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sopranos" class="link" target="_blank">The Sopranos - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Men" class="link" target="_blank">Mad Men - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Duffer_Brothers" class="link" target="_blank">The Duffer Brothers - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_Brothers" class="link" target="_blank">Dust Brothers - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/ladda-rechargeable-battery-70303876/" class="link" target="_blank">LADDA Rechargeable battery - IKEA</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3024190?hl=en" class="link" target="_blank">Download your data - Google Account Help</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/bd1540223e37404ba3b1ea5f7f329638" class="link" target="_blank">Charge Apple Watch</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/johnsemley3000/status/1219279235216441345" class="link" target="_blank">john on Twitter: "hbd to this man https://t.co/xajeX4NoZD" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=PA2PsADo11E" class="link" target="_blank">I Remember You | Adventure Time Season 4 DVD | Cartoon Network - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6gj1zcHJw" class="link" target="_blank">Adventure Time | Simon and Marcy's Origins Story | Cartoon Network - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rc7l2DgSpc" class="link" target="_blank">Adventure Time | Simon & Marcy | Cartoon Network - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule</a> (For $75 off your first order, visit <a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule.com</a> and enter BACKTOWORK at checkout).</li> </ul>

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: strongly-held podcast preferences; Skype <em>hates</em> you; praise for Rogue Amoeba and <em>Strong Songs</em>; a small B2W milestone passes; Dan likes <em>1917</em>; what Jack did; praise for <em>Match Game</em>; a couple app and font reccos; tips for tricking out your Logitech mouse; no, seriously, Skype actively <strong>hates</strong> you; Merlin nabs an excellent <a href="http://backtowork.limo">new domain name</a> for the program; Merlin continues his deep dive into LaunchBar; and, finally, some thoughts on burritos and tacos.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Pj39fFZzA" class="link" target="_blank">“Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin — Strong Songs — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Pj39KghmM" class="link" target="_blank">“Tiny Dancer” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John — Strong Songs — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Pj3_b7Wgc" class="link" target="_blank">“Satisfied” from Hamilton — Strong Songs — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://daringfireball.net/thetalkshow/2020/01/18/ep-274" class="link" target="_blank">The Talk Show: ‘SPORT MODE’, WITH SPECIAL GUEST MERLIN MANN</a><br />Special guest Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include the renewal of U.S. law enforcement officials’ disingenuous campaign against iPhone encryption, the Houston Astros cheating scandal, how that cheating scandal relates to the Trump impeachment saga, and Catalyst and the art of Mac software design. But mostly we talk about finding a good pair of slippers. </li><li><a href="https://www.jetbrains.com/lp/mono/" class="link" target="_blank">JetBrains Mono: A free and open source typeface for developers | JetBrains: Developer Tools for Professionals and Teams</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ibm.com/plex/" class="link" target="_blank">Introduction | IBM Plex</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/insidegui/PodcastMenu" class="link" target="_blank">GitHub - insidegui/PodcastMenu: Put Overcast on your Mac's menu bar</a><br />PodcastMenu is a simple app which puts Overcast on your Mac's menu bar so you can listen to your favorite podcasts while you work. </li><li><a href="https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/options" class="link" target="_blank">Download Logitech Options to Increase Work Productivity</a><br />Logitech Options is a powerful and easy-to-use application that enhances your Logitech mice, keyboards, and touchpads. Customize your device with Options and do more than you thought possible. </li><li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236" class="link" target="_blank">Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support</a><br />By pressing certain key combinations, you can do things that normally need a mouse, trackpad, or other input device. </li><li><a href="https://www.obdev.at/resources/launchbar/help/" class="link" target="_blank">LaunchBar Help</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.obdev.at/resources/launchbar/help/InstantSend.html" class="link" target="_blank">LaunchBar Help - Instant Send</a><br />Instant Send is an extremely efficient way to send files or text selections to LaunchBar, and optionally send them further to other items such as applications, folders, email contacts or search templates. </li><li><a href="https://www.obdev.at/resources/launchbar/help/InstantOpen.html" class="link" target="_blank">LaunchBar Help - Instant Open</a><br />Instant Open is a powerful technique to open items via LaunchBar even more quickly. You no longer have to press the Return key - you just hold down the last entered abbreviation character and the selected item opens immediately. </li><li><a href="https://www.obdev.at/resources/launchbar/help/index.php?chapter=ModifierTaps" class="link" target="_blank">LaunchBar Help - Modifier Taps</a><br />As an alternative to LaunchBar’s Command-Space shortcut it’s also possible to activate LaunchBar by tapping a modifier key. </li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/1" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #1: Alligator in the Bathroom</a><br />In the inaugural episode of Back to Work, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss why they’re doing this show, getting back to work instead of buying berets, the lizard brain, and compare the Shadow of the Mouse to San Francisco, and eventually get to some practical tips for removing friction. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_man%

<p>DISCUSSED: A fun and creepy new face swap app; Twitter is not creating much new happy; this leads to a discussion of generational perceptions about what's acceptable or even <em>desirable</em> (especially with Apple products); praise for the podcast, <em>The Dream</em>; Merlin gets a new clock; the origin of <code>#MerlinsPoopList</code>; who pays $168 for a bikini?; Merlin has uvula problems; Dan explores P&S Liquid and an upsetting gurgling noise; and, finally, "<em>Back to the Mac 2020™</em>" kicks off with a first dive into the magic of Obdev's <a href="https://www.obdev.at/products/launchbar/index.html">LaunchBar</a>.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q79DMGY" class="link" target="_blank">Digital Calendar Alarm Day Clock - with 8" Large Screen Display, am pm, 5 Alarm, for Extra Large Impaired Vision People, The Aged Seniors, The Dementia, for Desk, Wall Mounted, White</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.obdev.at/products/launchbar/index.html" class="link" target="_blank">LaunchBar 6</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.obdev.at/resources/launchbar/help/InstantSend.html" class="link" target="_blank">Instant Send</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/19426869011?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=JALL&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_19426869011" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: JALL</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://hypercritical.co/2020/01/08/front-and-center" class="link" target="_blank">Hypercritical: Front and Center</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://hypercritical.co/front-and-center/" class="link" target="_blank">Hypercritical: Front and Center</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://doublicat.com/" class="link" target="_blank">DOUBLICAT | Face swap in GIFs</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://hourofcode.com/us" class="link" target="_blank">Hour of Code</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/24/smartphones-72percent-of-people-will-use-only-mobile-for-internet-by-2025.html" class="link" target="_blank">Smartphones: 72% of people will use only mobile for internet by 2025</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+OiVbD38YI" class="link" target="_blank">S2 E4: Take With Caution — The Dream — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+OiVb4MlN8" class="link" target="_blank">S1 E1: Wanna Swim in Cash? — The Dream — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.drugs.com/comments/phenol-topical/" class="link" target="_blank">Phenol topical Reviews & Ratings at Drugs.com</a><br />swall </li><li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/action-movie-fx/id489321253" class="link" target="_blank">Action Movie FX</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://msqrd.me/" class="link" target="_blank">Home | Masquerade</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1216959521861431296" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "I legit love you guys, but here’s one thing to think about: The happier I am, the less I look at Twitter. And, the less I look at Twitter, the happier I am." / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1209737886074933248" class="link" target="_blank">Christmas Eve Twitter feels like the raw and ill-advised Twitter of 2007</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://toolboxpro.app/" class="link" target="_blank">Toolbox Pro</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.pushcut.io/" class="link" target="_blank">Pushcut - Smart notifications that trigger your automation</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://launchcuts.com/" class="link" target="_blank">LaunchCuts | LaunchCuts is a powerful, customizable, and elegant launcher for shortcuts on iOS. Organize your shortcuts manually into folders or create smart folders using tags.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quicksilver_(software)" class="link" target="_blank">Quicksilver (software) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.alfredapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Alfred - Productivity App for macOS</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://manytricks.com/butler/" class="link" target="_blank">Butler · Many Tricks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Com

<p>Merlin needs help in the <abbr title="Network Operations Center">NOC</abbr>; Dan discovers sensitive sauce; there are thresholds; hurting your roller skating muscles; new printer; and, finally, Merlin conducts a long exploration of unnecessary efficiencies, evolved technologies, and the minimum viable productivity system.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.raos.com/product/sensitive-marinara-sauce/" class="link" target="_blank">Sensitive Marinara Sauce | Rao's Homemade</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Raos-Sauce-Homemade-Marinara-Sensitive/dp/B005HWWJNW/ref=sr_1_6?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&fpw=alm&keywords=Sensitive+Marinara+Sauce&qid=1578415015&sr=8-6" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Rao's Sauce Homemade Marinara Sensitive, 24 oz : Tomato And Marinara Sauces</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V1JLK74/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Lenox Gold Titanium Coated Utility Knife Blades - 10 Pack - Last 3X Longer Than Standard Blades: Home Improvement</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://nativedeodorant.com">Native</a> (For 20% off your first purchase, visit <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com">nativedeodorant.com</a> and use promo code BACKTOWORK during checkout).</p></li> </ul>

<p>For this very special end of the century, <em>fin de siècle</em> episode, Dan and Merlin make bespoke personal recommendations for music, podcasts, apps, TV shows, YouTube videos, and gadgets.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.pencomputing.com/palm/Pen38/visorphone.html" class="link" target="_blank">Pen Computing Magazine: VisorPhone</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handspring_(company)#Visor_and_Visor_Deluxe" class="link" target="_blank">Handspring (company) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://setapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite</a><br />The frontier platform that packs 160 Mac apps into just one. A personally curated membership for $9.99/mo. </li><li><a href="https://freron.com/" class="link" target="_blank">MailMate</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.fastmail.com/?STKI=/u20586896" class="link" target="_blank">Fastmail</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZYTX93M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Tenergy TN438 16 Bay Smart Charger with LCD and Built-in IC Protection, AA/AAA NiMH/NiCd Rechargeable Batteries Charger with AC Wall Adapter and Car Adapter: Home Audio & Theater</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-case/id1407730596" class="link" target="_blank">Text Case</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://agiletortoise.com/interact/mac/" class="link" target="_blank">Interact Scratchpad for Mac | Agile Tortoise</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.zotero.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Zotero | Your personal research assistant</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JojV8kNfWK8" class="link" target="_blank">Jellyfish - Joining a Fan Club - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnb9MaKlC5c" class="link" target="_blank">Dan Reeder - Clean Elvis - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaBVSZlx_Ho" class="link" target="_blank">CHARMPIT - Bridges Go Burn (Official Music Video) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhko3m7D6UA&list=PLBIeL6Ot52KOPa87HrwLgtSF3lLczz_9E&index=4" class="link" target="_blank">Pete Holmes & Friends: "Ex-Men"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L6PL4D6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu Ray Player with 4K HDR and Dolby Vision + 6FT HDMI Cable - (UBP-X700): Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+O5Dv8IVqE" class="link" target="_blank">40. David Letterman — Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+O5Dt9TkZ4" class="link" target="_blank">45. Paul Rudd — Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1380008439/youre-wrong-about" class="link" target="_blank">You're Wrong About... — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+VX6mDUtdM" class="link" target="_blank">The O.J. Simpson Trial: Nicole Brown Simpson Part 1 — You're Wrong About... — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1210784171469074434" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Dammit, that guy who plays Ethan on Silicon Valley—what the hell do I remember him fr…oooohhh, yeah! Snikt! https://t.co/Q4lP37XRN5" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/predestination" class="link" target="_blank">Predestination streaming: where to watch online?</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://halide.cam/" class="link" target="_blank">Halide</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.filmicpro.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Filmic Pro Mobile Video</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9VKVFK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Attmu 50 PCS Reusable Fastening Cable Ties, Microfiber Cloth 6-Inch Hook and Loop Cord Ties, Black: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B

<p><strong>DISCUSSED</strong>: holiday lizard talk; some benefits of using "Environment" and "Journal" calendars; nostalgia for the Palm family of products in general and Graffiti in particular; responses to listener letters about: finding a "hook" for a new habit, physical media follow-up, HomeKit dinguses, Markdown editors, the joys of the TaskPaper lifestyle, advice on recovering from a disruption, and, finally, some thoughts on the unexpected <em>benefits</em> of disruption.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thesprucepets.com/what-is-brumation-1238403" class="link" target="_blank">Brumation Dormant Period in Reptiles</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Feeding-Stainless-Forceps-Straight-Reptile/dp/B07LDLWJMM/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=feeding+tweezers&qid=1577211188&sr=8-7" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Feeding Tongs 15" 2 Pcs Super Thick Stainless Steel Forceps Curved and Straight Snakes, Reptile, Lizards, Gecko, Spider Long Tweezer : Pet Supplies</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016YN98V8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Josh's Frogs Hornworms Habitat Cup (25 Count Cup) : Pet Supplies</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=bearded+dragon+cat+friends&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8" class="link" target="_blank">bearded dragon cat friends - Google Search</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_VII" class="link" target="_blank">Palm VII - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti_(Palm_OS)" class="link" target="_blank">Graffiti (Palm OS) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/mobile-computing/18/319/1714" class="link" target="_blank">Doonesbury comic strip on Newton - CHM Revolution</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Palm-V-Hand-held-PDA/dp/B00000J4FS" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Palm V Hand held PDA : Handhelds And Pda Gps Peripherals : Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://designobserver.com/feature/interface-runes/35108" class="link" target="_blank">Revisiting the Palm Pilot's uncanny alphabet: Design Observer</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/people-gadgets/the-gadget-we-miss-the-palm-v-a4af75b44de3" class="link" target="_blank">The Gadget We Miss: The Palm V - People & Gadgets - Medium</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.belkin.com/us/p/p-f7c063/" class="link" target="_blank">Wemo Mini WiFi Smart Plug</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.costco.com/wemo-mini-smart-plug%2C-2-pack.product.100391897.html" class="link" target="_blank">Wemo Mini Smart Plug, 2-pack</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/03/25/the-social-life-of-paper?verso=true" class="link" target="_blank">The Social Life of Paper | The New Yorker</a><br />The solution to our paper problem, they write, is not to use less paper but to keep less paper. </li><li><a href="https://marktext.app/" class="link" target="_blank">Mark Text</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.toolshero.com/personal-development/mind-mapping-buzan/" class="link" target="_blank">Mind Mapping by Tony Buzan, a great effectiveness tool | ToolsHero</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.tonybuzan.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Tony Buzan – Inventor of Mind Mapping</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Allen_(author)" class="link" target="_blank">David Allen (author) - Wikipedia</a><br />"Allen was also one of the founders of Actioneer, a company specializing in productivity tools for the PalmPilot." </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g46m0vBC9fk" class="link" target="_blank">Mitch Kapor Introduces Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet Software - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hacker%27s_Diet" class="link" target="_blank">The Hacker's Diet - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://rosemaryorchard.com/blog/using-drafts-5-taskpaper-with-omnifocus/" class="link" target="_blank">Using Drafts 5 Taskpaper with OmniFocus – Rosemary Orchard</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.taskpaper.com/" class="link" target="_blan

<p>DISCUSSED: Dan presents a curious new bathroom project; some thoughts on OCD, procrastination, and empathy; praise for <em>Fury Road</em>, <em>Inglourious Basterds</em>, and <em>Dunkirk</em>; Dan has follow-up on his awesome new laptop and the state of Unix shells; Merlin makes the case for occasionally getting <em>unused</em> to things.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://engineered.network/pragmatic/episode-96-i-ll-do-the-procrastination-episode-tomorrow" class="link" target="_blank">I’ll Do The Procrastination Episode Tomorrow</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.caseyliss.com/2017/6/25/macbook-adorable" class="link" target="_blank">The MacBook Adorable — Liss is More</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://scriptingosx.com/2019/06/moving-to-zsh/" class="link" target="_blank">Moving to zsh – Scripting OS X</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/4/18651872/apple-macos-catalina-zsh-bash-shell-replacement-features" class="link" target="_blank">Apple replaces bash with zsh as the default shell in macOS Catalina - The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack (Includes Mic Clip, Desktop Stand, Windscreen and Cables): Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://engineered.network/causality/" class="link" target="_blank">Causality</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compartmentalization_(psychology)" class="link" target="_blank">Compartmentalization (psychology) - Wikipedia</a><br />Compartmentalization is a subconscious psychological defense mechanism used to avoid cognitive dissonance, or the mental discomfort and anxiety caused by a person's having conflicting values, cognitions, emotions, beliefs, etc. within themselves. </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</a> and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping).</p></li> </ul>

<p>DISCUSSED: <a href="https://getdrafts.com/">Drafts for Mac</a> is out!; check out <a href="https://overcast.fm/+Pb7EGVWJY">Damon Lindelof</a> on <em>The Watch</em>; suggestions for HomeKit power strips; and responses to listener letters on rediscovering the joys of physical media and getting started with addressing chronic pain.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/04/plex-launches-a-free-ad-supported-streaming-service-in-over-200-countries/" class="link" target="_blank">Plex launches a free, ad-supported streaming service in over 200 countries | TechCrunch</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://getdrafts.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Drafts | Where Text Starts</a><br />“Easily one of the best iOS apps I’ve ever used.” – Merlin Mann </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Pb7EGVWJY" class="link" target="_blank">Damon Lindelof on the World-building of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch — The Watch — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074Z6HGXD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: VOCOlinc Smart Power Strip Multi Outlet, Surge Protector, Energy Monitoring, USB Fast Charging (QC3.0), Timers, Works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant, No Hub Required, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, PM2: Home Improvement</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FM3P87S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Smart Power Strip WiFi Power Bar 5ft Extension Cord Compatible with Alexa,Google Home and IFTTT, TECKIN Surge Protector with 4 USB Charging Ports and Smart AC Plugs for Multi Outlets: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076J5MDYS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Wemo Bridge - Works with Apple HomeKit</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/22/17152120/digital-downloads-cd-vinyl-riaa-2017-report" class="link" target="_blank">CDs and vinyl are more popular than digital downloads once again - The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1485052917/the-official-watchmen-podcast" class="link" target="_blank">The Official Watchmen Podcast — Overcast</a><br />The official podcast of the HBO series Watchmen. Over three episodes, host Craig Mazin (HBO’s Chernobyl) discusses Watchmen with its Executive Producer and Writer, Damon Lindelof. Join Mazin and Lindelof as they divulge narrative choices, explore the show’s connection with the groundbreaking graphic novel, and how it reflects our modern times. Watchmen airs Sundays on HBO at 9 PM. </li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/161" class="link" target="_blank">It's My Plastic Straws | Do By Friday</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/cwalker/status/1200512750243311616" class="link" target="_blank">Chris Walker on Twitter: "me to my kid: “if you trip while running that way, you’ll Naruto Knock Your Front Teeth Out.”" / Twitter</a><br /></li></ul>

<p>Discussed:</p> <ul> <li>the commercials you get in your head</li> <li>listener feedback on music management</li> <li>first results of Merlin's own deep dive on music management alternatives</li> <li>thoughts on the "safety" that ends up making us less safe</li> <li>the perverse magic of "ghoti"</li> <li>thoughts on Dan's cool new laptop</li> <li>getting the shell you want</li> <li>sometimes Daddy needs to go in the closet</li> </ul> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://plaintextproject.online/" class="link" target="_blank">The Plain Text Project</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://picard.musicbrainz.org/" class="link" target="_blank">MusicBrainz Picard</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://jriver.com/" class="link" target="_blank">JRiver Media Center software</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://volumio.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Volumio - The Audiophile Music Player</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.foobar2000.org/" class="link" target="_blank">foobar2000</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://minimserver.com/" class="link" target="_blank">MinimServer</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.dlna.org/" class="link" target="_blank">DLNA</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://superuser.com/questions/226636/what-is-the-difference-between-dlna-and-upnp" class="link" target="_blank">What is the difference between DLNA and UPNP? - Super User</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/feature/audio_station" class="link" target="_blank">Audio Station | Synology Inc.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+U9ZF95Z-U" class="link" target="_blank">La La Land: Galileo’s Warning — Cautionary Tales — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://timharford.com/etc/more-or-less/" class="link" target="_blank">Tim Harford — Podcasts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Insecurity-Message-Age-Anxiety/dp/0307741206" class="link" target="_blank">The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety: Alan W. Watts: 8601300190136: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghoti" class="link" target="_blank">Ghoti - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Pj39P2Cfg" class="link" target="_blank">“Paranoid Android” by Radiohead — Strong Songs — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.rugarciap.com/turbo-boost-switcher-for-os-x/" class="link" target="_blank">Turbo Boost Switcher for OS X – rugarciap.com</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://Bombas.com/backtowork">Bombas</a> (Save 20% on your first purchase when you shop at <a href="http://Bombas.com/backtowork">Bombas.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://eero.com">eero</a> (For free overnight shipping to the US or Canada, visit <a href="http://eero.com">eero.com</a> and at checkout select overnight shipping then enter BACKTOWORK to make it free).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://healthiq.com/backtowork">HealthIQ</a> (To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com/backtowork to take the proprietary Health IQ quiz where it's possible to save up to 41% on your life insurance premiums compared to other providers)!</p></li> </ul>

<p>DISCUSSED: Merlin has an email confession; Dan steps up with a shoulder; listeners have given your hosts a season of the show; praise for HBO's <em>Watchmen</em>; a discussion of curating media for kids; Merlin exercises Personal Privilege; <em>everybody is different!</em>; praise for the new MacBook Pro (and who it may or may not be good for); the beginnings of what could be an extensive series on reclaiming control of your own media; some Plex homework for both listeners and your hosts; a brief rant on the downsides and limitations of renting other people's music; Merlin is birthday-gifted with <em>Planty II</em> plus some awesome <a href="https://twitter.com/pants">@pants</a> materials.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M4I1BAY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Inteset 4-in-1 Universal Backlit IR Learning Remote for use with Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Media Center/Kodi, Nvidia Shield, most Streamers and other A/V Devices: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/24442475/how-do-i-find-the-values-that-are-in-one-column-but-not-in-the-other" class="link" target="_blank">google sheets - how do I find the values that are in one column but not in the other - Stack Overflow</a><br />ISNA </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Expansion-Desktop-External-STEB8000100/dp/B01HAPGEIE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Seagate+Expansion+Desktop+8TB+External+Hard+Drive+HDD+%E2%80%93+USB+3.0+for+PC+Laptop+%28STEB8000100&qid=1574785652&sr=8-1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEB8000100): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3718778/reference" class="link" target="_blank">Over the Garden Wall (TV Mini-Series 2014) - Reference View - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nathanhaleauthor.com/#/hazardous-tales/" class="link" target="_blank">Nathan Hale</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_Garden_Wall" class="link" target="_blank">Over the Garden Wall - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nathanhaleauthor.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Nathan Hale</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_expressions_related_to_death" class="link" target="_blank">List of expressions related to death - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleregna/death" class="link" target="_blank">28 Profoundly Beautiful Quotes About Life And Death</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://wisdomquotes.com/death-quotes/" class="link" target="_blank">360 Death Quotes That Will Bring You Instant Calm</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoundJam_MP" class="link" target="_blank">SoundJam MP - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4vryZTr6MA" class="link" target="_blank">Over The Garden Wall | Potatoes and Molasses | Cartoon Network - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://musicbrainz.org/" class="link" target="_blank">MusicBrainz - The Open Music Encyclopedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://picard.musicbrainz.org/" class="link" target="_blank">MusicBrainz Picard</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/pants" class="link" target="_blank">mr. joshua (@pants) / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.boom-studios.com/series/lumberjanes/" class="link" target="_blank">LUMBERJANES</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://kensington.com/backtowork">Kensington</a> (Test drive a docking solution today with the Kensington Pro C program by visiting <a href="http://kensington.com/backtowork">Kensington.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<ul> <li>updates on travel and packing</li> <li>a new notebook Merlin likes</li> <li>finding a notebook that accommodates both your brain <em>and</em> the shape of your day</li> <li>Merlin's bespoke six-block notebook method</li> <li>Dan struggles mightily with his hotel room</li> <li>a notional badge for gauging lifetime exposure to a ubiquitous TV celebrity</li> <li>some more travel talk, including the promise for a future dedicated episode on travel updates</li> <li>a suggestion for trying iOS Voice Control</li> <li>finally, in some detail, we return to <em>Synology Corner</em></li> </ul> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://designworksink.com/products/57769ed5e4fcb506db8b2ccd" class="link" target="_blank">STANDARD ISSUE NOTEBOOK No.12 | GREEN – DesignWorks Ink</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://designworksink.com/products/5775b003ebbd1a06a7c30276" class="link" target="_blank">STANDARD ISSUE NOTEBOOK NO.3 | GREEN – DesignWorks Ink</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+QLhVM6vC8" class="link" target="_blank">Having a bad day? Dave Eggers can help. — The Ezra Klein Show — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DocAyomide/status/1196810056404262914" class="link" target="_blank">Tweet on iOS Voice Control</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210417" class="link" target="_blank">Use Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imore.com/how-use-voice-controls-iphone-and-ipad" class="link" target="_blank">How to use Voice Controls on iPhone and iPad | iMore</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/the-trick-that-lets-you-set-your-hotel-thermostat-to-an-1462988185" class="link" target="_blank">The Trick That Lets You Set Your Hotel Thermostat to Any Temp You Want</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Desktop-Hard-Drive-WDBWLG0080HBK-NESN/dp/B07D5V2ZXD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=western+digital&qid=1574186555&sr=8-1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: WD 8TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBWLG0080HBK-NESN: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Expansion-Desktop-External-STEB8000100/dp/B01HAPGEIE/" class="link" target="_blank">Seagate Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEB8000100)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN/dp/B01LQQHLGC/" class="link" target="_blank">WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H289S79/" class="link" target="_blank">Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 5900 RPM 64MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage – Frustration Free Packaging (ST4000VN008) </a><br /></li><li><a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-theme-system-journal#/1695095/grey-paper-5x8" class="link" target="_blank">“The Theme System Journal” graphic notebook by Cortex Podcast. | Cotton Bureau</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.studioneat.com/products/panobook" class="link" target="_blank">Panobook – Studio Neat</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV-U9GfXP84" class="link" target="_blank">Mead Data Center - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMki_e5G_2M" class="link" target="_blank">Mead Data Center & The Organizer (1986) Trapper Keeper - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M4I1BAY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Inteset 4-in-1 Universal Backlit IR Learning Remote for use with Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Media Center/Kodi, Nvidia Shield, most Streamers and other A/V Devices: Electronics</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral</a> (Sign up today and get instant access to RingCentral’s award-winning powerful phone system with phone, fax, video conferencing and more. Take advantage of a special holiday bundle offer; don’t pay a single penny until 2020 by visiting <a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral.com/backtowork</a>).</p&

<p>Our worst episode ever. Enjoy!</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://marktext.app/" class="link" target="_blank">Mark Text</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://spec.commonmark.org/0.29/" class="link" target="_blank">CommonMark Spec</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://apnews.com/2e212a874a064ce4af63dc3ffda0258e" class="link" target="_blank">Venice ‘on its knees’ after second-worst flood ever recorded</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/11/14/778992862/why-climate-change-poses-a-particular-threat-to-child-health" class="link" target="_blank">Sweeping Study Points To Devastating Impact Of Climate Change On Global Health : Goats and Soda : NPR</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notational_Velocity" class="link" target="_blank">Notational Velocity - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://brettterpstra.com/projects/bunch/" class="link" target="_blank">Bunch - BrettTerpstra.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://nvultra.com/" class="link" target="_blank">nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://atp.fm/episodes/352" class="link" target="_blank">Accidental Tech Podcast: 352: No One Else Had Calipers</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://pi-hole.net/" class="link" target="_blank">Pi-hole®: A black hole for Internet advertisements – A black hole for Internet advertisements</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://titlecase.com/" class="link" target="_blank">TitleCase - Text Conversion Solutions</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://getdrafts.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Drafts | Where Text Starts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://tableflipapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">TableFlip - Simple Table Editor for Mac</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral</a> (Sign up today and get instant access to RingCentral’s award-winning powerful phone system with phone, fax, video conferencing and more. Take advantage of a special holiday bundle offer; don’t pay a single penny until 2020 by visiting <a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://eero.com">eero</a> (For free overnight shipping to the US or Canada, visit <a href="http://eero.com">eero.com</a> and at checkout select overnight shipping then enter BACKTOWORK to make it free).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://healthiq.com/backtowork">HealthIQ</a> (To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com/backtowork to take the proprietary Health IQ quiz where it's possible to save up to 41% on your life insurance premiums compared to other providers)!</p></li> </ul>

<p>Dan is getting a Synology, Merlin has been making stuff, plus the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week."</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards?filters=consumer" class="link" target="_blank">Keyboards, Computer Keyboards, Wireless Keyboards | Logitech</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://docs.getdrafts.com/docs/automation/shortcuts.html" class="link" target="_blank">Shortcuts - Drafts User Guide</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/27414b2daebf4c708137ba59f269385d" class="link" target="_blank">Draft It</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EAUpXo6lPuds4c3VJlCIt3PqtkT9elaaj-__JlWQliA/edit?usp=sharing" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin's Bluetooth Keyboards - Google Sheets</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.google.com/docs/answer/181110?p=spreadsheets_shortcuts&visit_id=637085681134321813-3990822780&rd=1" class="link" target="_blank">Keyboard shortcuts for Google Sheets - Computer - Docs Editors Help</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H289S79/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 5900 RPM 64MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage – Frustration Free Packaging (ST4000VN008): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.taskpaper.com/" class="link" target="_blank">TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/shortcuts/" class="link" target="_blank">Shortcuts Archive - MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/stories/ios-and-ipados-13-the-macstories-review/17/" class="link" target="_blank">iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - MacStories - Part 17</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/slate-money/2019/11/slate-money-political-ads-social-media-ncaa-california-wildfires" class="link" target="_blank">Rana Foroohar joins Slate Money to discuss political ads on social media, the NCAA, and the California wildfires.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/mattcassinelli" class="link" target="_blank">Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) / Twitter</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral</a> (Sign up today and get instant access to RingCentral’s award-winning powerful phone system with phone, fax, video conferencing and more. Take advantage of a special holiday bundle offer; don’t pay a single penny until 2020 by visiting <a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://Bombas.com/backtowork">Bombas</a> (Save 20% on your first purchase when you shop at <a href="http://Bombas.com/backtowork">Bombas.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>DISCUSSED: coincident birthdays; mathowie's gigantism and very online <em>Ex Machina</em> house; extensive actor and media talk; you probably hadn't heard, but, <em>The Revenant</em> was very difficult to make; Apple TV+ is getting…not great notices; success is a great deodorant, but could <em>iPhone : 2010s Apple :: Windows : 1990s Microsoft</em>?; hardware follow-up on Merlin's new modem and UPS setup; the value of always showing hustle, and why you should <em>always</em> run out first base; Dan's in a jam-up with his internet provider over a seemingly unnecessary piece of harware; further hardware follow-up from Merlin on spreading his wings with his Synology; Dan has a new keyboard he loves; praise for several Logitech products; and, finally, why Merlin just can't quit his MX Master Mouse.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locke_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">Locke (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Drop_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">The Drop (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0148NPH9I" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard – Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Android, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV Compatible – with FLOW Cross-Computer Control and Easy-Switch up to 3 Devices – Dark Grey: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/10/see-on-apple-tv-less-game-of-thrones-more-unintentionally-funny-syfy/" class="link" target="_blank">See on Apple TV+: Less Game of Thrones, more unintentionally funny SyFy | Ars Technica</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/APC-Sinewave-Battery-Protector-BR1500MS/dp/B0779LDRWZ/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=pro+1500s&qid=1572362963&sr=8-6" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: APC Sine Wave UPS, 1500VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector, Back-UPS Pro Uninterruptible Power Supply (BR1500MS): Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-Approved-SB8200-Frustration/dp/B07DY16W2Z/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sb8200&qid=1572366279&sr=8-3" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: ARRIS SURFboard Docsis 3.1 Gigabit Speed Cable Modem, Approved for Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, (SB8200 Frustration Free): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/nas_selector" class="link" target="_blank">NAS Selector | Synology Inc.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://primenow.amazon.com/dp/B014EUQOGK?qid=1572367120&m=A3B16BXEYQLEWZ&sr=1-1&ref_=pn_sr_sg_1_img_A3B16BXEYQLEWZ" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon Prime Now: Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard with Easy Media Control and Built-In Touchpad: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/hypercritical/44" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Hypercritical #44: A Little Bit More Sad</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral</a> (Sign up today and get instant access to RingCentral’s award-winning powerful phone system with phone, fax, video conferencing and more. Take advantage of a special holiday bundle offer; don’t pay a single penny until 2020 by visiting <a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://kensington.com/backtowork">Kensington</a> (Test drive a docking solution today with the Kensington Pro C program by visiting <a href="http://kensington.com/backtowork">Kensington.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://zapier.com/backtowork">Zapier</a> (Right now through November, try Zapier free for 14 days by going to <a href="http://zapier.com/backtowork">Zapier.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin dive into the benefits (and fun) of a NAS project. Also, Merlin goes off about the horror show of letting old people determine the future. Also, also, hey, kung fu movies!</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/10/eaav5916" class="link" target="_blank">Kids these days: Why the youth of today seem lacking | Science Advances</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/1186634184531464195" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: ""I don't need my Dad to understand why I think 'Future is Good.'" —Andy Greenwald https://t.co/WatUkVcQCl" / Twitter</a><br />"I don't need my Dad to understand why I think 'Future is Good.'" —Andy Greenwald </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CR8RZYY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Synology 6 Bay NAS DiskStation - DS1618+ (Diskless): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-Surfboard-SB6183-Package-Black/dp/B01ITIXYR0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ARRIS+SURFboard+SB6183+16x4&qid=1571759120&sr=8-3" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: ARRIS SURFboard (16x4) DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem, approved for Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity & more (SB6183 Black): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DY16W2Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1RPQ7V42WAEJD&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: ARRIS SURFboard Docsis 3.1 Gigabit Speed Cable Modem, Approved for Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, (SB8200 Frustration Free): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Pb7GWl7Jg" class="link" target="_blank">Breaking Down the Season Premiere of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch — The Watch — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190332/reference" class="link" target="_blank">Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) - Reference View - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220719/reference" class="link" target="_blank">Ip Man (2008) - Reference View - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299977/reference" class="link" target="_blank">Hero (2002) - Reference View - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.trutv.com/shows/adam-ruins-everything/index.html" class="link" target="_blank">Adam Ruins Everything - truTV - Official Site</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.trutv.com/full-episodes/adam-ruins-everything/2178169/index.html" class="link" target="_blank">Adam Ruins Himself | Adam Ruins Everything Full Episodes | truTV</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/arts/television/andy-greenwald-the-watch-podcast-briarpatch.html" class="link" target="_blank">A Former TV Critic Puts Himself Under the Microscope - The New York Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/reginaking/status/1186054298989400069" class="link" target="_blank">Regina King on Twitter: "Part 1 of a note to all who are already devoted fans of Watchmen and to those who will hopefully soon become fans. #WatchmenHBO tonight 9pm.. https://t.co/1H9578Dtmx" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hiija-Crimping-End-Pass-Through-connectors-Connectors/dp/B07NKZP1J3" class="link" target="_blank">Hiija EZ RJ45 Crimp Tool Pass Through Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Crimping Tool for RJ45/RJ12 Regular and End-Pass-Through connectors with 50PCS Connectors, 50PCS Covers and Network Wire Stripper - - Amazon.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Cat6-Ethernet-Bulk-Cable/dp/B016YS8FZS" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Monoprice Cat6 Ethernet Bulk Cable - Network Internet Cord - Solid, 500Mhz, UTP, CMR, Riser Rated, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 23AWG, 250ft, Blue: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.lanshack.com/make_cat_6_cable.aspx" class="link" target="_blank">How to Make a Category 6 Patch Cable</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral</a> (Sign up today and get instant access to RingCentral’s award-winning powerful phone system with phone, fax, video conferencing and more. Take advantage of a special holiday bundle offer; don’t pay a single

<p>It's Infrastructure Week! Dan and Merlin start with California's power crisis and end up pivoting to phones, cable TV, and, of course, Apple.</p> <p>What happens when a resource we think of as a solved part of our infrastructure suddenly isn't so solved?</p> <p>And, what would Apple look like if it treated all of its services as seriously as it once treated the Mac?</p> <p>Also: lizard updates, but please don't Google "hornworms."</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/07/09/739893511/episode-925-a-mob-boss-a-garbage-boat-and-why-we-recycle" class="link" target="_blank">Episode 925: A Mob Boss, A Garbage Boat and Why We Recycle : Planet Money : NPR</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/07/12/741283641/episode-926-so-should-we-recycle" class="link" target="_blank">Episode 926: So, Should We Recycle? : Planet Money : NPR</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=741283641" class="link" target="_blank">Episode 926: So, Should We Recycle? : Transcript</a><br />"China was not very careful about what got into their ocean for a long period of time. And if some of the plastic piles were just too corrupted, they could do whatever they wanted with it." </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/bedwardstiek/status/1182047040932470784" class="link" target="_blank">Brian EdwardsTiekert on Twitter: "Hello everyone who's mystified by all the blackout posts coming from California's #Powerpocalypse , here's an explainer thread:" / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/BandoManndo" class="link" target="_blank">Twitter - Bando - @BandoManndo</a><br />"Chill West Coast Lizard." </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+HuIg7Zb4Q" class="link" target="_blank">#925: A Mob Boss, A Garbage Boat and Why We Recycle — Planet Money — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+HuIgZYMyM" class="link" target="_blank">#926: So, Should We Recycle? — Planet Money — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/your-three-carts/" class="link" target="_blank">Compost, Recycle, & Landfill | Recology San Francisco</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sfenvironment.org/recycle-compost-how-to" class="link" target="_blank">How to Recycle and Compost in San Francisco | sfenvironment.org - Our Home. Our City. Our Planet</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.sfweekly.com/topstories/s-f-reacts-to-the-bin-sanity-of-the-new-recycling-landscape/" class="link" target="_blank">S.F. Reacts to the Bin-sanity of the New Recycling Landscape - May 22, 2019 - SF Weekly</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/drdrang/status/1181955585161474048" class="link" target="_blank">Dr. Drang on Twitter: "Given the past few weeks of software releases from Cupertino, I didn’t think this needed explaining, but I guess it does. I’m not complaining about the quality or style of the presentations." / Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://bawsca.org/water/supply/hetchhetchy" class="link" target="_blank">Hetch Hetchy System</a><br />The cities, water districts and private utilities represented by the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) rely upon the Hetch Hetchy system for water to protect the health, safety and economic well being of 1.8 million citizens, businesses and community organizations. </li><li><a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/national-sword/" class="link" target="_blank">National Sword - 99% Invisible</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral</a> (Sign up today and get instant access to RingCentral’s award-winning powerful phone system with phone, fax, video conferencing and more. Take advantage of a special holiday bundle offer; don’t pay a single penny until 2020 by visiting <a href="http://ringcentral.com/backtowork">RingCentral.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals</a> (Become a member today by going to <a href="http://feals.com/backtowork">Feals.com/backtowork</

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about living in a world of hardware choices.</p> <p>How do you decide which device is best suited to a given task? Which ones do you find yourself preferring to use because they're friction-free—or just <em>fun</em>?</p> <p>And, in what ways do our previous behaviors, habits, and expectations end up unconsciously coloring our future decisions?</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/7/20902604/spotify-siri-feature-iphone-ipad-design-apple-tv-app-available" class="link" target="_blank">Spotify rolls out Siri support and new Apple TV app - The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.kensington.com/p/products/power/surge-protection-power-strips/smartsockets-table-top-surge-protector-with-usb/" class="link" target="_blank">SmartSockets® Table Top Surge Protector with USB | Surge Protector & Power Strips | Smartsockets® - Kensington | Kensington</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxMXeZgjyxE" class="link" target="_blank">THE CHURCH | The Blurred Crusade | Live Concert 1982 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEYjQWotbM8" class="link" target="_blank">The Church - Almost With You (Video) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.koogeek.com/p-kloe4.html" class="link" target="_blank">KLOE4 Outlet eu - Koogeek.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/VOCOlinc-Protector-Charging-Assistant-Required/dp/B07L89ZL1W/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Koogeek+Smart+Power+Strip&qid=1570555803&s=electronics&sr=1-3" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: VOCOlinc Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip Multi Outlet, Surge Protector, USB Charging, Timers, Works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant, No Hub Required, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, PM2E: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wyze-1080p-Indoor-Camera-Vision/dp/B07DGR98VQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=U222PY1Y7ZIA&keywords=wyze+cam&qid=1570555827&s=electronics&sprefix=wyze%2Celectronics%2C196&sr=1-3" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Wyze Cam Pan 1080p Pan/Tilt/Zoom Wi-Fi Indoor Smart Home Camera with Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Person Detection, Works with Alexa & the Google Assistant : Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wyze-Indoor-Wireless-Detection-Assistant/dp/B076H3SRXG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=U222PY1Y7ZIA&keywords=wyze+cam&qid=1570555827&s=electronics&sprefix=wyze%2Celectronics%2C196&sr=1-4" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Wyze Cam 1080p HD Indoor Wireless Smart Home Camera with Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Person Detection, Works with Alexa & the Google Assistant : Electronics</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://kensington.com/backtowork">Kensington</a> (Test drive a docking solution today with the Kensington Pro C program by visiting <a href="http://kensington.com/backtowork">Kensington.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://zapier.com/backtowork">Zapier</a> (Right now through November, try Zapier free for 14 days by going to <a href="http://zapier.com/backtowork">Zapier.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's OS rollouts, changes in Apple retail, and week two with the new Apple Watch.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/3438541/apple-ios13-ipados13-macoscatalina-watchos6-applearcade-appletv-release-schedule.html" class="link" target="_blank">Release dates for iOS 13, iPadOS 13, macOS Catalina, watchOS 6, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and more | Macworld</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/30/20892460/apple-ios-13-reminders-broken-icloud-sync-macos-catalina-delay-upgrade" class="link" target="_blank">Broken iCloud reminders are the latest reason to delay your iOS 13 upgrade - The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.idropnews.com/news/this-app-may-be-the-culprit-causing-your-apple-watchs-battery-to-drain/119023/" class="link" target="_blank">This App May Be the Culprit Causing Your Apple Watch's Battery to Drain</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://brettterpstra.com/projects/bunch/" class="link" target="_blank">Bunch - BrettTerpstra.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/01/apple-reminders-sync-broken/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple confirms iOS 13 Reminders will be fixed with macOS Catalina rollout</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://Bombas.com/backtowork">Bombas</a> (Save 20% on your first purchase when you shop at <a href="http://Bombas.com/backtowork">Bombas.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin focus on the new Apple Watch.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/07/23/transfer-data-from-iphone/" class="link" target="_blank">New iPhone set up: Transfer data directly to a new iPhone wirelessly, or using a cable</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imore.com/siri-apple-watch" class="link" target="_blank">Siri on Apple Watch: The ultimate guide | iMore</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.govbergwatches.com/blog/moonphase/" class="link" target="_blank">What is a Moonphase? | Complete Guide to Moon Phases on Watches</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250647407" class="link" target="_blank">Missing Meridian watch face - Apple Community</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/itsyourshow">Squarespace</a> (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://nativedeodorant.com">Native</a> (For 20% off your first purchase, visit <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com">nativedeodorant.com</a> and use promo code BACKTOWORK during checkout).</p></li> </ul>