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<p>This week, Merlin's got a LOT going on. <em>Full Catastrophe Living!</em></p> <p>Discussed: booger colors, some tv and movies, a dream deferred, various X-Persons, loving GoodTask 3, plus Dan and Merlin just cannot remember many, many things.</p> <p>Next, your hosts dive into their first day with Mojave and reminisce about the days when you could make your Finder look all steampunk. This leads to a deeper dive on what the future of Macs might be and why they feel how they do (hint: they are both kind of old).</p> <p>They also both want to know what the heck is going on with Chrome, and Dan pitches a movie.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/canvas/70" class="link" target="_blank">Canvas #70: Task Managers in 2018 - Relay FM</a><br />This week, Fraser and Federico take a look at the "Big Four" task managers on iOS - Things, OmniFocus, Todoist and Apple Reminders - and consider how the iOS ecosystem has changed since the early days. </li><li><a href="http://goodtaskapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">GoodTask 3 - Task Manager with iOS Reminders & Calendars</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #24 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, September 27th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-loaded-with-potassium#section16" class="link" target="_blank">15 Foods That Pack More Potassium Than a Banana</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCRtHVEroQ0" class="link" target="_blank">Charlie Sexton - Beat's So Lonely - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.marvel.com/characters/box-roger-bochs" class="link" target="_blank">Box (Roger Bochs) Powers, Villains, History | Marvel</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.hulu.com/series/the-first-54d5d84a-95e6-4f0e-b22b-a3cec5fd1242" class="link" target="_blank">Watch The First Online at Hulu</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://idiomation.wordpress.com/2010/07/02/i-brook-no-truck-with-you/" class="link" target="_blank">I Brook No Truck With You « Historically Speaking</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appearance_Manager" class="link" target="_blank">Appearance Manager - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaleidoscope_(software)" class="link" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope (software) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locke_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">Locke (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2018/09/23/why-im-leaving-chrome/" class="link" target="_blank">Why I’m done with Chrome – A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932" class="link" target="_blank">Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Thich Nhat Hanh: 8601300234281: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenfield_project" class="link" target="_blank">Greenfield project - Wikipedia</a><br />In many disciplines a greenfield project is one that lacks constraints imposed by prior work. The analogy is to that of construction on greenfield land where there is no need to work within the constraints of existing buildings or infrastructure. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corner_case" class="link" target="_blank">Corner case - Wikipedia</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="https://linode.com/backtowork/?utm_source=5by5&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=20%20dollar&utm_campaign=backtowork2018">Linode</a> (Visit <a href="https://linode.com/backtowork/?utm_source=5by5&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=20%20dollar&utm_cam

<p>A classic odds-and-sods episode, featuring important discussions about sleep tracking, the Apple Watch, Succession, sound bars, Chris Nolan's Batman, and Nintendo Online.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201365340" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com Help: About AmazonSmile</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #24 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, September 27th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-305-the-hostess.html" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. 305: "The Hostess" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann</a><br />The Problem: John has more of a comment than a question. </li><li><a href="https://www.sleepwatchapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Sleep Watch App — Apple Watch Sleep Tracker App</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/13/apple-link-bracelet-discounts/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple drops official Apple Watch Link Bracelet price, some already sold out | 9to5Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/watch/" class="link" target="_blank">Watch - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BCujX3pw8" class="link" target="_blank">Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel - Official Trailer - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.vulture.com/2018/09/kieran-culkin-hbo-succession-quirky-sits.html" class="link" target="_blank">Succession: Roman Roy Doesn’t Know How Chairs Work</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/pricing/" class="link" target="_blank">Pricing Plans – Nintendo Switch Online – Nintendo Switch™ Official site</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/nes/" class="link" target="_blank">Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online – Nintendo Switch™ Official site</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446029/" class="link" target="_blank">Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) - IMDb</a><br />Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in order to win her heart. </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://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (To claim your month long unrestricted free trial, go to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://tryprimechannels.com/backtowork">Amazon Prime Video</a> (Start your free trials of over a hundred channels by visiting <a href="http://tryprimechannels.com/backtowork">tryprimechannels.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>Discussed: upcoming Apple announcements; do people with bigger screens use more apps more often?; some follow-up on adaptive testing; and comics for kids.</p> <p>Your hosts answer a listener question about knowing when it's time to quit something.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #24 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, September 27th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="http://jupyter.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Project Jupyter | Home</a><br />The Jupyter Notebook is an open-source web application that allows you to create and share documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations and narrative text. Uses include: data cleaning and transformation, numerical simulation, statistical modeling, data visualization, machine learning, and much more. </li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Do By Friday</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://news.morningstar.com/all/dow-jones/us-markets/20180910979/apple-to-broaden-its-iphone-screens-wsj.aspx" class="link" target="_blank">Apple to Broaden Its iPhone Screens -- WSJ</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_(comics)" class="link" target="_blank">Bone (comics) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://kiite.ai/backtowork">Kiite</a> (To see if Kiite is what your company needs visit <a href="http://kiite.ai/backtowork">Kiite.ai/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule</a> (Visit <a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule.com</a> and use the code BACKTOWORK at checkout for $75 off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>Skype gets <strong>way</strong> too ambitious; sprinkling sauce on a service; a mandatory social network for doorbells; Dan acquires a new deity; some <em>excellent</em> listener follow-up on Computerized Adaptive Testing; Dan takes his boy to see a bona fide cinema classic; Dan has some great TV recommendations; Merlin reports in from the deep weeds of a fraught smart speaker ecosystem.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://thepodcastdigest.com/tpd-156-merlin-mann-an-old-mans-reframe" class="link" target="_blank">The Podcast Digest: TPD 156 - Merlin Mann "An Old Man's Reframe"</a><br />For the 4 year anniversary episode of TPD, it was my pleasure to have been joined by one of my favorite podcasters of all time - Merlin Mann! I talk with Merlin about his history in podcasting, working with his co-hosts, the difference in his shows and some of his favorite podcasts! </li><li><a href="http://thepodcastdigest.com/" class="link" target="_blank">The Podcast Digest</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2wFrSQw" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: All-new Sonos One - Smart Speaker with Alexa voice control built-In. Compact size with incredible sound for any room. (black): Home Audio & Theater</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1483594551" class="link" target="_blank">The Dude Abiding kit</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/389" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #389: Butt Baking</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.cta.org/~/media/Documents/Issues%20%20Action/Testing%20Standards/Parent%20Opt%20Out%20QA%20Final%20(2).pdf?dmc=1&ts=20180831T0943074430" class="link" target="_blank">CA Parent Opt-Out</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_of_Command_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)" class="link" target="_blank">Chain of Command (Star Trek: The Next Generation) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">2001: A Space Odyssey (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.collativelearning.com/2001%20chapter%208.html" class="link" target="_blank">2001: A Space Odyssey - in-depth analysis - by Rob Ager 2008</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computerized_adaptive_testing" class="link" target="_blank">Computerized adaptive testing - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper</a> (Visit <a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper.com/itsyourshow</a> and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for $50 towards select mattresses).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://chegg.com/backtowork">Chegg</a> (For $5 off your first month’s subscription, go to <a href="http://chegg.com/backtowork">chegg.com/backtowork</a> and use promo code BACKTOWORK).</p></li> </ul>

<p>Discussed: homework and testing; wallets and wallet philosophies; things to learn from wallet philosophy; how to fall asleep; watching <em>Star Trek</em>; Dan's new smart speaker; Merlin yells at Alexa several times.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://medium.com/s/story/combat-tested-training-unwind-and-sleep-anywhere-in-120-seconds-27d5307b7606" class="link" target="_blank">How to Fall Asleep in 120 Seconds – Member Feature Stories – Medium</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.donorschoose.org/" class="link" target="_blank">DonorsChoose.org: Support a classroom. Build a future.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+NLaALcfso" class="link" target="_blank">Google’s Mark Risher changes our passwords — Converge with Casey Newton — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computerized_adaptive_testing" class="link" target="_blank">Computerized adaptive testing - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-01-10-can-a-test-ever-be-fair-how-today-s-standardized-tests-get-made" class="link" target="_blank">Can a Test Ever Be Fair? How Today's Standardized Tests Get Made. | EdSurge News</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://blog.prepscholar.com/smart-but-scoring-low-on-sat-act-what-to-do" class="link" target="_blank">Are You Smart But Scoring Low on the SAT/ACT? What To Do</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/fall-asleep-fast/" class="link" target="_blank">Fall Asleep Fast — In 2 Minutes or Less | Art of Manliness</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://goflightmedicine.com/fighter-pilot-fatigue/" class="link" target="_blank">Combating Fighter Pilot Fatigue | GO FLIGHT MEDICINE</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.orvis.com/p/bison-leather-front-pocket-wallet/7c6c" class="link" target="_blank">Bison Leather Front-Pocket Wallet / Bison Leather Front-Pocket Wallet -- Orvis</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/3044446011?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Taxi%20Wallet&ref_=w_bl_sl_ap_ap_web_3044446011" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Taxi Wallet</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://shop.mochithings.com/products/15662" class="link" target="_blank">Colorful Mini Card Book v2 | mochithings</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/maxistentialism-blog/star-trek-the-next-generation-in-40-hours-c4a6762cbd3" class="link" target="_blank">Star Trek: The Next Generation In 40 Hours – Maxistentialism Blog – Medium</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Sonos-One-built-incredible/dp/B074XLMYY5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1535483467&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=sonos+one&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: All-new Sonos One - Smart Speaker with Alexa voice control built-In. Compact size with incredible sound for any room. (black): Home Audio & Theater</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://kiite.ai/backtowork">Kiite</a> (To see if Kiite is what your company needs visit <a href="http://kiite.ai/backtowork">Kiite.ai/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>Discussed: courting a vegetarian; <em>The Information Problem</em>; FU on Dan's new slide remote and keyboard; also, belts; travel pre-screening options; a recommended article on <em>hypocognition</em>; Dan saw <em>IT</em>; thoughts on Twiki and Erin Grey; and Dan's recent home problem.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://appstories.net/episodes/75/" class="link" target="_blank">Episode 75: I Set Up a Fake Child – AppStories</a><br />John is joined by Merlin Mann to discuss managing family tech use and the upcoming iOS 12 Screen Time family features. </li><li><a href="https://www.arcadebelts.com/product/guide-grey/" class="link" target="_blank">Guide - Grey - Arcade Belts | Arcade Belts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/unknown-unknowns-the-problem-of-hypocognition/" class="link" target="_blank">Unknown Unknowns: The Problem of Hypocognition - Scientific American Blog Network</a><br />We wander about the unknown terrains of life, complacent about what we know and oblivious to what we miss </li><li><a href="http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-42077-001" class="link" target="_blank">PsycNET Record Display - PsycNET</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://buckrogers.wikia.com/wiki/Twiki" class="link" target="_blank">Twiki | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+DzGXCkxzE" class="link" target="_blank">#83 Voyage Into Pizzagate — Reply All — Overcast</a><br />A conspiracy theory, a pizza related map, and a website fighting for its very soul. This episode originally aired in December of 2016.save in overcast </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CC7DMX8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Logitech R500 Laser Presentation Remote with Dual Connectivity Bluetooth or USB for PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Prezi: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TU7UA86/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac Soft Tactile MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard (DASK4MACSFT): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/hats/raid-belt/" class="link" target="_blank">RAID™ BELT in Men Hats, Belts, Accessories | KÜHL Clothing</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule</a> (Visit <a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule.com</a> and use the code BACKTOWORK at checkout for $75 off your first purchase).</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> </ul>

<p><strong>Discussed</strong>: tech that's gotten so much more dependable (and, yeah, so much <em>less</em> dependable); Dan needs a new presenter remote; Marvel's First Family (finally) returns; who would win if The Hulk fought The Thing?; Merlin introduces Dan to the Ponyverse; some camp equipment follow-up; and Merlin goes <em>off</em> on the awesomeness of libraries with some hot new service recommendations.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><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://meet.libbyapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Libby, by OverDrive - an app for library ebooks and audiobooks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.arcadebelts.com/shop/" class="link" target="_blank">Shop | Arcade Belts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://comicstore.marvel.com/Fantastic-Four-2018-1/digital-comic/48841" class="link" target="_blank">Fantastic Four (2018-) #1 - Marvel Comics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.arcadebelts.com/product/guide-grey/" class="link" target="_blank">Guide – Grey | Arcade Belts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jackery-Bar-Pocket-sized-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B00AANMVNQ" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Jackery Portable Travel Charger Bar 6000mAh Pocket-sized Ultra Compact External Battery Power Bank Fast Charging Speed with Emergency Flashlight for iPhone, Samsung and Others - Orange: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.jackery.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Portable Power Supply Solutions – Power Outdoors | Jackery</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=keep+your+volkswagen+alive&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjPgLuNreDcAhWLw1QKHXqTCSkQ_AUICygC&biw=1180&bih=1061" class="link" target="_blank">keep your volkswagen alive - Google Search</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FPGP4U?" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Kensington Wireless Presenter with Red Laser Pointer (K33374USB) : Presentation Remotes : Office Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/89" class="link" target="_blank">Gargac! | Do By Friday</a><br />This week's challenge: be nice to someone. </li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180722033527/https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2018/07/21/amazon-should-replace-local-libraries-to-save-taxpayers-money/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon Should Replace Local Libraries to Save Taxpayers Money</a><br />Amazon should open their own bookstores in all local communities. They can replace local libraries and save taxpayers lots of money, while enhancing the value of their stock. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+BjNm9O-U8" class="link" target="_blank">Recirculated 7: Merlin Mann [2015] — Circulating Ideas — Overcast</a><br />Back in September 2015, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my favorite podcasters, Merlin Mann, about his view on libraries, which included a visit from the Library Elf. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giDueoLzwwU" class="link" target="_blank">DEADLY CLASS Official Trailer (Comic Con 2018) Teen, Action Series HD - YouTube</a><br />TV Show based on the comic book series of the same name. </li><li><a href="https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/language-and-speech/meaning-preliteracy.html" class="link" target="_blank">The Meaning of Preliteracy | Scholastic | Parents</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://info.speechtails.com/blog/bid/154881/Emergent-Reading-Skills-Pre-Literacy-Skills-to-Teach-Your-Child" class="link" target="_blank">Emergent Reading Skills: Preliteracy Skills to Teach Your Child</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/library-extension/chkgcmmjoejpekoegkedcpifgfhpjmec?hl=en" class="link" target="_blank">Library Extension - Chrome Web Store</a><br />Find books at your public library again as you browse the internet. </li><li><a href="https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/08/09/perlmutter-va-trump/" class="link" target="_blank">Ike Perlmutter Under Spotlight Over VA Role in Trump's Administration</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://kiite.ai/backtowork">Kiite</a> (To see if Kiite is what your

<p>Discussed: Merlin sounds like a saxophone, keyboards are <em>extensively</em> discussed, pros and cons of various MacsBooks Pro, Dan likes using one monitor, pining for best-of-class hardware from Cupertino, Merlin has dorky and boring follow-up, recommending an Apple Watch sleep app and an iOS location tracker, some excellent ice replacements, Dan's favorite bespoke cooler, a disappointing belt, a very good belt, Dan gets a creepy email, Merlin did NOT forget something, Cash gets more cool stuff, and Merlin recommends a Zelda tome.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://gyrosco.pe/" class="link" target="_blank">Gyroscope · The new OS for the human body</a><br />A new operating system for the human body </li><li><a href="https://www.sleepwatchapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Sleep Watch App — Apple Watch Sleep Tracker App</a><br />Track sleep with your Apple Watch automatically. No buttons to press. Just wear your Watch to bed and wake up to AI-powered, personalized insights about your sleep. Automatically log your data and follow your sleep trends with powerful charting tools. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Large-18%C2%B0F-Cooler-Packs/dp/B06XH9GB75" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : 3 Pack Large 18°F Cooler Ice Packs 10" by 14" - No More Ice! Replaces 18 lbs. of Ice and is Reusable - Easy Fill - You Add Water and Save! 12 lbs. Total When Filled (Screw Cap) : Sports & Outdoors</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1911015486/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild The Complete Official Guide: -Expanded Edition: Piggyback: 9781911015482: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/WASD-6-Key-Cherry-Switch-Tester/dp/B00AZQKCD4" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: WASD 6-Key Cherry MX Switch Tester: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TU7UA86/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac Soft Tactile MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard (DASK4MACSFT): Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000067V8L" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Griffin 2001-ADB iMate/Universal ADB to USB adapter: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.matias.ca/tactilepro/" class="link" target="_blank">Matias Tactile Pro & Mini Tactile Pro</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X1BYPS8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Newly Released Matias Laptop Pro Keyboard for Mac, Version 5: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-professional-for-mac/" class="link" target="_blank">Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac Mechanical Keyboard</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ALPUFYO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Viozon ipad Pro Stand, Tablet Stands 360° Rotatable Aluminum Alloy Desktop Mount Stand for Ipad Pro Ipad Air Ipad Mini Surface and Surface Pro: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lampari-lightning-headphone-adapter-iPhone/dp/B07DW2FYZS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1533666852&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=apple+lightning+headphone+adapter&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: (2 pack) Lampari lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack aux adapter for iPhone 7/7 Plus -(iOS 10.2,10.3) White: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.yeti.com/hard-coolers" class="link" target="_blank">Tundra Ice Chests | YETI</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Quart-Xtreme-Wheeled-Cooler/dp/B000G64FJK/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1533668194&sr=1-8&keywords=coleman+xtreme" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Coleman 100 Quart Xtreme 5 Wheeled Cooler : Ultimate Extreme Wheeled Cooler : Sports & Outdoors</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-quandary-pants-regular/55181.html?dwvar_55181_color=FGE&cgid=mens-pants-jeans#start=1" class="link" target="_blank">Patagonia Men's Quandary Pants - Regular</a><br /></li><li

<p>Discussed: current monospaced font preferences, experimenting with text sizing, getting on the sucker list, old McDonalds had some styrofoam, new tech that would kill old stories, kids bewilderment with old tech, the bonkersness of <em>Face/Off</em>, wonderful listener gifts for Cash, a book about anxiety Merlin likes.</p> <p>Dan and Merlin also answer listener questions about <em>mise en place</em> and doubting one's future after college.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2mZcBpf" 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.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mise_en_place" class="link" target="_blank">Mise en place - Wikipedia</a><br />Mise en place: setting the stage for thought and action </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2OwM0wg" class="link" target="_blank">Stopping the Noise in Your Head : the New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry: Reid Wilson: 9780757319068: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/222" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #222: Full-Stack Obsessive</a><br />Merlin and Dan use The Aviator as a jumping-off point to talk about OCD as it relates to perfectionism, creativity, and drive in the workplace. They discuss rituals and their consequences, the importance of mise en place, and eliminating disruptive processes. </li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/236" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #236: Finished for Now</a><br />This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the perilous wonders of practice of all kinds. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mise_en_place" class="link" target="_blank">Mise en place - Wikipedia</a><br />Mise en place is a French culinary phrase which means "putting in place" or "everything in its place." It refers to the set up required before cooking, and is often used in professional kitchens to refer to organizing and arranging the ingredients (e.g., cuts of meat, relishes, sauces, par-cooked items, spices, freshly chopped vegetables, and other components) that a cook will require for the menu items that are expected to be prepared during a shift.[ </li><li><a href="https://www.ibm.com/plex/" class="link" target="_blank">Introduction | IBM Plex</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_President%27s_Men_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">All the President's Men (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Face/Off" class="link" target="_blank">Face/Off - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://levien.com/type/myfonts/inconsolata.html" class="link" target="_blank">Inconsolata</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000709886-What-is-eero-Labs-" class="link" target="_blank">What is eero Labs? – eero Help Center</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://eero.com/shop/eero-plus" class="link" target="_blank">eero Plus | eero</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/209494886-What-is-Family-Profiles-" class="link" target="_blank">What is Family Profiles? – eero Help Center</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Instruments_TI-99/4A" class="link" target="_blank">Texas Instruments TI-99/4A - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><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).</li> </ul>

<p>Merlin really likes the ones where Dan prepares.</p> <p>Discussed: four-twenty in The Mile High state, some tv and movie recommendations, the creativity that comes from constraints, The Information Problem, plus thanks for some lovely gifts to Cash from listeners.</p> <p>Most of the episode focuses on a provocative new article about whether podcast hosting should be "free."</p> <p>Merlin nerds out on iOS Trackpad mode, and Dan drops a Science Corner about heat versus temperature. Also: <em>Star Trek</em>.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #23 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, July 26th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://medium.com/@NirZicherman/why-you-should-never-pay-for-podcast-hosting-9c39becd7cf7" class="link" target="_blank">Why You Should Never Pay For Podcast Hosting – Nir Zicherman – Medium</a><br />We don’t want a podcaster to ever pay for hosting again. We believe real change in this space is long overdue, and we can’t wait to show you what we’re working on. </li><li><a href="https://www.manton.org/2018/07/23/anchor-on-free.html" class="link" target="_blank">Manton Reece - Anchor on free podcasting</a><br />Some things are worth paying for. I share Nir’s goal that podcasting should be more accessible and more affordable to more people, but it’s dangerous to give one company too much control over podcasting. Anchor’s business model demands scale. It’s still unclear how that will play out. </li><li><a href="https://sixcolors.com/link/2018/07/why-you-should-never-pay-for-podcast-hosting/" class="link" target="_blank">There's no such thing as free podcast hosting - Six Colors</a><br />There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Anchor is spending some of its millions in venture-capital investment to give free hosting to podcast users with a business model in mind: create enough volume that it can eventually monetize those podcasts by inserting ads and taking a cut. </li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/rd/82" class="link" target="_blank">Reconcilable Differences #82: Summer of Intentionalities - Relay FM</a><br />This week's mini-topic involves Merlin's Summer Projects. Merlin likes choosing the right word, and John doesn't really do projects. This ends up leading to some deep discussion about buying a guitar and trying to get better at it. </li><li><a href="https://www.imore.com/how-use-trackpad-mode-iphone-and-ipad" class="link" target="_blank">How to use trackpad mode on iPhone and iPad | iMore</a><br />Turn your keyboard into a trackpad for even easier editing. </li><li><a href="https://www.cultofmac.com/557965/ios-12-brings-trackpad-mode-to-every-iphone-and-ipad/" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 12 brings trackpad mode to every iPhone and iPad | Cult of Mac</a><br />In iOS 12, this neat trick comes to all iPhones, even those without 3-D Touch. Bonus tip: It also makes it even easier to use on your iPad. </li><li><a href="http://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/06/07/ios-12-iphone-keyboard-trackpad-3d-touch/" class="link" target="_blank">New in iOS 12: keyboard trackpad mode on non-3D Touch iPhones</a><br />Apple customers have been able to leverage 3D Touch to turn their iPhone keyboard into a trackpad since iOS 9. Wouldn’t it be great if you could select text with precision on non-3D Touch devices, like older iPhones or the sixth-generation iPod touch? With iOS 12, you can!This lets you swipe on the keyboard to position the cursor accurately when editing text. </li><li><a href="http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Why_wont_Parker_Solar_Probe_melt_999.html" class="link" target="_blank">Why won't Parker Solar Probe melt</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_quiet_place_2018/" class="link" target="_blank">A Quiet Place (2018) - Rotten Tomatoes</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/2018/7/22/17588300/succession-hbo-review-recap" class="link" target="_blank">HBO Succession review: introducing my favorite show of the summer - Vox</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.sho.com/patrick-melrose" class="link" target="_blank">Patrick Melrose: Seasons, Episodes, Cast, Characters - Official Series Site | SHOWTIME</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theringer.com/2018/7/12/17566018/succession-and

<p>This week: Dan may or may not be <em>sanguine</em>, and Merlin is having another meetup; comics, movie and TV discussion (and recommendations) abound; Cash is impatient for a red DS; the magic of ubiquitous capture is extolled; Merlin has a problematic thumb and spends hours on the phone with AT&T; a book about anxiety is endorsed; handles for the emotional suitcase are offered; a new unicorn is born; and, Merlin has a summer project for you to try.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #23 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, July 26th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/playlists" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin’s Playlists — Merlin Mann</a><br />Sometimes I make playlists, especially for the particularly musical episodes of podcasts I do. I really like making these, so I'll probably do more. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stopping-Noise-Your-Head-Overcome/dp/0757319068" class="link" target="_blank">Stopping the Noise in Your Head : the New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry: Reid Wilson: 9780757319068: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://kottke.org/18/07/batmans-wedding" class="link" target="_blank">Batman’s Wedding</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/feb/27/catwoman-revealed-bisexual-new-dc-comic" class="link" target="_blank">Catwoman revealed as bisexual in new DC comic | Books | The Guardian</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_science_fiction" class="link" target="_blank">Hard science fiction - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8GKvVwjA_o" class="link" target="_blank">The Trip Michael Caine - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB3eSud1_Cs" class="link" target="_blank">Random impressions - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq0z-sxjNlo" class="link" target="_blank">Musical fractals - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theringer.com/2018/7/23/17605458/succession-finds-its-stride-and-the-showrunners-of-glow-on-creating-season-2" class="link" target="_blank">‘Succession’ Finds Its Stride and the ‘GLOW’ Showrunners on Season 2 - The Ringer</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theringer.com/2018/7/12/17566018/succession-and-updates-on-y-the-last-man-and-briarpatch" class="link" target="_blank">‘Succession’ and Updates on ‘Y: The Last Man’ and ‘Briarpatch’ - The Ringer</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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>Dan's ex-cold, some media recommendations, strobe light problems, Dan's new phone, bad eyeglasses, your fault versus your problem, plus listener feedback about estimating hours and costs.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+HuIg8L5jI" class="link" target="_blank">#850: The Fake Review Hunter — Planet Money — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://reviewmeta.com/blog/faq/" class="link" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions - ReviewMeta Blog</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Night_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">Game Night (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/marquesbrownlee" class="link" target="_blank">(2) Marques Brownlee - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://mackweldon.com">Mack Weldon</a> (Visit <a href="http://mackweldon.com">MackWeldon.com</a> and use the code B2W for 20% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://casper.com/savings">Casper</a> (For a limited time, visit <a href="http://casper.com/savings">Casper.com/savings</a> and save up to $225 off your order. Limited time only!)</p></li> </ul>

<p>Discussed this week: head colds, Florida, vitamin shots, Pleiades, Pigeon Pose, a new kind of spam, some media recommendations, iOS 12, and a listener question about a job they just don’t wanna do.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gotvitaminb12.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyMfZBRAXEiwA-R3gMy1x7o6V-uXVCOYwxFW1PAxOElS95NeVyGEwj3mGUmgmISRQPxkCbxoCz7gQAvD_BwE" class="link" target="_blank">Making Vitamin B12 Injections Accessible to Everyone in the Bay Area</a><br />Got Vitamin B12’s fun, pop-up style Happy Hours take place in 20 different locations around the Bay Area. Trained and licensed medical professionals are at every Happy Hour to provide personalized guidance for our B12 injection cocktail menu and serve up the shot of your choice. You don't need to make an appointment. Just come to Got Vitamin B12 for the healthiest cocktail out there! </li><li><a href="https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/pigeon-pose" class="link" target="_blank">Learn the King of Hip Openers: Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) - Yoga Journal</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/ios/ios-12-beta-our-favorite-tidbits-and-hidden-features-so-far/" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 12 Beta: Our Favorite Tidbits and Hidden Features (So Far) – MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2018/06/ios-12-public-beta-is-out-for-all/" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 12 public beta is out for all - Six Colors</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/isle-of-dogs/id1363298490?uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Isle of Dogs on iTunes</a><br />Visionary director Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs tells the story of Atari Kobayashi, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. When all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast Trash Island, Atari sets off in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. With the assistance of his newfound mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FKBR1ZG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: The Ringer - The Original Stainless Steel Cast Iron Cleaner, Patented XL 8x6 inch Design: Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astroturfing" class="link" target="_blank">Astroturfing - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.gotvitaminb12.com/faq.php" class="link" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions about Vitamin B12 Injections</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule</a> (Visit <a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule.com</a> and use the code BACKTOWORK at checkout for $75 off your first purchase).</li> </ul>

<p>Follow-up on the Benjamin family phone plan, what it's like to use a phone that's not a phone anymore, excitement for Siri Shortcuts, an AR measurement app recommendation, Dan's new TV recommendations, some travel headphone recommendations, massive disruption in the fizzy water space, some pseudo-insider-ish follow-up on Siri, plus Dan's adventure back into the world of Android and how it went.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://catb.org/jargon/html/T/troglodyte-mode.html" class="link" target="_blank">troglodyte mode</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://measurekit.com/" class="link" target="_blank">MeasureKit - AR ruler app for iOS 11</a><br />Whatever you want to measure, we have a tool for that </li><li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/videos/wwdc2018/?q=siri%20shortcuts" class="link" target="_blank">WWDC 2018 - Videos - Apple Developer</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2018/211/" class="link" target="_blank">Introduction to Siri Shortcuts - WWDC 2018 - Videos - Apple Developer</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imore.com/siri-shortcuts-faq" class="link" target="_blank">Siri Shortcuts FAQ: Everything you need to know! | iMore</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rise-up/id1354452189?mt=8&uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Rise Up on the App Store</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe_(TV_series)" class="link" target="_blank">Safe (TV series) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.etonline.com/news/185515_charlize_theron_finally_speaks_out_about_her_failed_romance_with_sean_penn_says_she_didn_t_ghost_him" class="link" target="_blank">Charlize Theron Finally Speaks Out About Her Failed Romance With Sean Penn, Says She Didn't 'Ghost' Him | Entertainment Tonight</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Boys_(1983_film)" class="link" target="_blank">Bad Boys (1983 film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074KDJVS2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM2: Over Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Case - Black: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY4P9EZ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Plantronics Wireless Noise Cancelling Backbeat - Headphones (Black & Tan) (Pro 2): Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MR8Z28S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Jabra Move Wireless Stereo Headphones - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/5" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #5: Chigger Bites on the Bus Driver</a><br /></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></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (To claim your month long unrestricted free trial, go to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</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://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of their favorite announcements at the big computer show.</p> <p>They also deep dive into how to handle the Benjamin family's need for a new phone.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://meet.libbyapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Libby, by OverDrive - an app for library ebooks and audiobooks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/01/how-instagram-feed-works/" class="link" target="_blank">How Instagram’s algorithm works | TechCrunch</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.worldcat.org/" class="link" target="_blank">WorldCat.org: The World's Largest Library Catalog</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 12 Preview - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imore.com/ios-12-faq" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 12 FAQ: Everything you need to know! | iMore</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/news/ios-12-the-macstories-overview/#do-not-disturb-notifications-and-screen-time" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 12: The MacStories Overview – MacStories</a><br />Under the banner of helping users gain more understanding and control of how they use their devices, iOS 12 introduces improved features for Do Not Disturb and notifications, alongside a brand new area of analytics and monitoring controls called Screen Time. </li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17417730/apple-ios-12-iphone-update-best-features-wwdc-2018" class="link" target="_blank">Apple iOS 12 update: the 17 biggest new features coming to the iPhone - The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tech21-Evo-Protection-iPhone-Clear/dp/B01MTSO54V/ref=sr_1_10?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1528224962&sr=1-10&keywords=tech+21+iphone+7+plus+case" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Tech21 Evo Mesh Protection Case for iPhone 7 Plus 5.5 Clear + Black: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://socialcompare.com/en/comparison/apple-iphone-product-line-comparison" class="link" target="_blank">Apple iPhone product line comparison | Comparison tables - SocialCompare</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://the.hobbyhorse.club/" class="link" target="_blank">Hobby Horse</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://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR</a> (For 25% off your first order, visit <a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR.com/backtowork</a> and enter the code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> </ul>

<p>Discussed this week: media dustups, the deleterious career effects of social media, a week or so of Instagram, love of dogs, a podcast appearance, two great services for spotting fake Amazon reviews, some Netflix recommendations, Inspector Gadget, remastering <em>Star Trek</em>, kids and black & white movies, serious mail, inventing The Sabbath, and some freestyle advice.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/lists/political-twitter" class="link" target="_blank">@hotdogsladies/Political Twitter on Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/freeagents/48" class="link" target="_blank">Free Agents #48: Lousy With the Stink of Freedom, with Merlin Mann - Relay FM</a><br />Podcaster Merlin Mann joins us to discuss his long journey as an independent worker, during which he's pivoted from tech guy to productivity expert to a specializer in cult hits. </li><li><a href="https://www.fakespot.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Fakespot | Analyze and identify fake reviews</a><br />Want to analyze the reviews of a product? </li><li><a href="https://reviewmeta.com/" class="link" target="_blank">ReviewMeta.com - Amazon Review Checker</a><br />ReviewMeta.com analyzes millions of reviewsand helps you decide which ones to trust </li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/how-merchants-secretly-use-facebook-to-flood-amazon-with-fake-reviews/2018/04/23/5dad1e30-4392-11e8-8569-26fda6b404c7_story.html?utm_term=.6331c2a5f459" class="link" target="_blank">How merchants use Facebook to flood Amazon with fake reviews - The Washington Post</a><br />There, an economy of paid reviews has flourished. Merchants pledge to drop reimbursements into a reviewer’s PayPal account within minutes of posting comments for items such as kitchen knives, rain ponchos or shower caddies, often sweetening the deal with a $5 commission or a $10 Amazon gift card. Facebook this month deleted more than a dozen of the groups where sellers and buyers matched after being contacted by The Post. Amazon kicked a five-star seller off its site after an inquiry from The Post. </li><li><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2018/05/29/media/roseanne-twitter-chelsea-clinton/index.html" class="link" target="_blank">'Roseanne' canceled after star's racist Twitter rant</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/what-its-like-when-elon-musks-twitter-mob-comes-after-you" class="link" target="_blank">What It’s Like When Elon Musk’s Twitter Mob Comes After You</a><br />When female journalists like me dare to question the SpaceX and Tesla founder, there’s a predictable result: We get called bitches, idiots, and worse. </li><li><a href="https://help.instagram.com/1257341144298972" class="link" target="_blank">How do I share a photo or video to my Instagram story? | Instagram Help Center</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/287" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #287: You Are Now Cleared for Salad</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/293" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #293: The Frame for Our Relationship</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/305" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #305: Quadruple Down</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror,_Mirror_(Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series)" class="link" target="_blank">Mirror, Mirror (Star Trek: The Original Series) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tholian_Web" class="link" target="_blank">The Tholian Web - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_City_on_the_Edge_of_Forever" class="link" target="_blank">The City on the Edge of Forever - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80184379" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/62415/18-things-you-might-not-know-about-inspector-gadget" class="link" target="_blank">18 Things You Might Not Know About 'Inspector Gadget' | Mental Floss</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://venturebeat.com/2018/05/23/pocket-run-pool-is-indie-dev-zach-gages-version-of-8-ball/" class="link" target="_blank">Pocket-Run Pool is indie dev Zach Gage's version of 8-Ball | GamesBeat</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://e

<p>Discussed: trust my method, beards, foo bar baz, casting Mysterio, villains of Peter Spiderman, an unpaid debt to Dan, medieval electric billing, endorsing <em>Evil Genius</em> and <em>Belief</em>, the power of Spotify podcasts via Alexa, more on Apple TV and voice commands, the pain of scrubbing, 4k HDR via <em>Movies Anywhere</em>, a question on soundbars, Hulu's awesome new "Live Guide" (finally!), a word on TV remote usability, eero's new "Labs," updates to Spark, a new light therapy lamp, and some suggestions on getting a FitBit.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/2099" class="link" target="_blank">Help article: How do I use the Fitbit app to capture GPS data?</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://blog.eero.com/introducing-eero-labs-building-future-home-wifi/" class="link" target="_blank">Introducing eero Labs: Building the future of home WiFi - The Download</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.hulu.com/press/hulu-update/the-live-tv-guide-has-arrived/" class="link" target="_blank">The Live TV Guide Has Arrived – Hulu Press Site</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80158319" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix - "Evil Genius"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2rYxW4Y" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Verilux HappyLight Liberty 10,000 LUX Light Therapy Energy Lamp: Health & Personal Care</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/ht205300" class="link" target="_blank">Use Siri on your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation) - Apple Support</a><br />"Fast-forward two minutes." </li><li><a href="https://help.moviesanywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005452166-A-movie-is-missing-from-my-Movies-Anywhere-library" class="link" target="_blank">A movie is missing from my Movies Anywhere library – Movies Anywhere Help</a><br />Movies Anywhere currently supports movies from the following participating studios, but not all movies from these participating studios are eligible for Movies Anywhere. Check back regularly as our movie catalog and list of participating studios changes: Disney Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. Universal Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. </li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/ios/spark-2-hands-on-email-for-teams-with-app-integrations/" class="link" target="_blank">Spark 2 Hands-On: Email for Teams with App Integrations – MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/09/eero-labs-mesh-wifi-features-test-beta-app/" class="link" target="_blank">Eero lets you test new Mesh WiFi features in its app</a><br />band steering </li><li><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5755025/Jake-Gyllenhaal-joining-Spider-Man-Homecoming-movie-cast-Marvel-villain-Mysterio.html" class="link" target="_blank">Jake Gyllenhaal 'joining the Spider-Man: Homecoming movie cast' | Daily Mail Online</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2704998/" class="link" target="_blank">Game Night (2018) - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80126016" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix - "Belief"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/04/22/604372175/exorcist-director-makes-a-new-movie-about-exorcism-it-s-a-documentary" class="link" target="_blank">'Exorcist' Director Makes A New Movie About Exorcism (It's A Documentary) : NPR</a><br />Friedkin tracked down the late Rev. Gabriele Amorth, who was the chief exorcist of the Diocese of Rome, and asked if he could ever watch an exorcism. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_Seder" class="link" target="_blank">Passover Seder - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imore.com/should-you-buy-32-gb-or-64-gb-new-apple-tv" class="link" target="_blank">Should you buy the 32 GB or 64 GB new Apple TV? | iMore</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.fitbit.com/charge2" class="link" target="_blank">Fitbit Charge 2™ Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1314" class="link" target="_blank">Help article: How do I track my sleep?</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://qz.com/1282210/the-apple-watch-has-found-a-surprisingly-useful-home-in-the-service-industry/" class="link" target="_blank">The

<p>Discussed: lame patents, Salvador Dalí, allergy season, backpack discrimination, friend cosplay, things Dan can't say, AT&T woes, Merlin saw a bear, a YouTube rabbit hole, and some excellent historical Disney content.</p> <p>Dan and Merlin answer a listen's questions about sleep tracking and leveraging Alexa at the office.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://bit.ly/x-mann-meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #22 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, May 17th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://vintagedisneylandtickets.blogspot.com/2008/06/disney-look-1977.html" class="link" target="_blank">Vintage Disneyland Tickets: The Disney Look - 1977</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.aftvnews.com/custom-alexa-responses-can-now-be-created-right-from-the-alexa-app/" class="link" target="_blank">Custom Alexa responses can now be created right from the Alexa app | AFTVnews</a><br />Alexa Routines are a powerful feature that allow you to automate a series of customizable actions using a single voice command of your choice. So when you say “Alexa, I’m leaving,” for example, you can have multiple actions occur, such as turning off all of your smart lights and setting a specific temperature on your thermostat. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVo63lbKHjC04KqYhwSZ_Pg" class="link" target="_blank">Defunctland - YouTube - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFE8RlKlLCE" class="link" target="_blank">Defunctland: The Failure of Euro Disneyland - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2L-bZiqckM" class="link" target="_blank">Defunctland: The History of Disney's Worst Attraction Ever, Superstar Limo - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/05/podcasting-patent-case-is-finally-totally-and-completely-dead-now/" class="link" target="_blank">Supreme Court declines to hear “podcasting patent” case, handing win to EFF | Ars Technica</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://patents.google.com/patent/US8112504" class="link" target="_blank">US8112504B2 - System for disseminating media content representing episodes in a serialized sequence - Google Patents</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/cnn/status/994167596176961537?s=12" class="link" target="_blank">CNN on Twitter: "Watch clouds of pollen rise from a shaken tree in Millville, New Jersey https://t.co/MeFOyzg7LW… "</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S9c5nnDd_s" class="link" target="_blank">Bohemian Rhapsody | Teaser Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/what-is-amazon-alexa-routines/" class="link" target="_blank">Here's How to Set Up Amazon Alexa Routines on your Echo Device | Digital Trends</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-to-create-an-alexa-routine,review-4931.html" class="link" target="_blank">How to Create an Alexa Smart Home Routine</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC4Rx_vdLM96SATXtR3tJSC5-vbOATzNO" class="link" target="_blank">Since You've Been Gone - YouTube - YouTube</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 of a website or a domain).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (To claim your month long unrestricted free trial, go to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>Discussed: time flies, nesting dolls, cloud saves for Switch, oy vey the service subscriptions, wheat and chess boards, WiFi and health, abdomen cinchers, more Netflix recommendations, the hollow face illusion, Marked 2 update, and a couple more recommendations.</p> <p>Dan and Merlin answer a listener's question about balancing work momentum <em>and</em> "down time."</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #22 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, May 17th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="http://marked2app.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers</a><br />Marked is a previewer for Markdown files. Use it with your favorite text editor and it updates every time you save. With robust features for previewing, reviewing and exporting beautiful documents, you can work in plain text while reveling in rich formatting. See what's new! </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow-Face_illusion" class="link" target="_blank">Hollow-Face illusion - Wikipedia</a><br />The Hollow-Face illusion (also known as Hollow-Mask illusion) is an optical illusion in which the perception of a concave mask of a face appears as a normal convex face. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m86ae_e_ptU" class="link" target="_blank">OK Go - The Writing's On the Wall - Official Video - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://automationorchard.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Home | Automation Orchard</a><br />The place to find resources to help you automate your life </li><li><a href="http://www.aftvnews.com/" class="link" target="_blank">AFTVnews | Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick News, Guides, and Deals</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.lionsroar.com/pema-chodron/" class="link" target="_blank">The Best of Pema Chödrön: Life, Quotes, and Books</a><br />One of the most beloved of American Buddhist teachers, Pema Chödrön has devoted her life to inspiring people to awaken and has changed many lives in the process. She is the author of many influential books, such as When Things Fall Apart, Living Beautifully, and The Places that Scare You. Her writing, which explores Buddhist concepts and offers paths to conquering subjects such as suffering, fear, and difficult times, has inspired people worldwide. Lion’s Roar has published many powerful teachings authored by Pema. Read below for some of our favorites and to learn about her life and work. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0231044933/" class="link" target="_blank">Words on Words: John Bremner: 9780231044936: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Time-Wood-Nesting-Dolls/dp/B00MWEGDBC" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Adventure Time Wood Nesting Dolls - Set of 5: Toys & Games</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/7/17329674/nintendo-switch-online-cloud-saves" class="link" target="_blank">Nintendo Switch Online service will include cloud saves - Polygon</a><br />The Switch feature fans have been asking for is coming </li><li><a href="https://www.al6400.com/blog/a-penny-doubled-everyday/" class="link" target="_blank">A Penny Doubled Everyday</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/merlins-playlists" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin’s Playlists — Merlin Mann</a><br />Sometimes I make playlists, especially for the particularly musical episodes of podcasts I do. I really like making these, so I'll probably do more. </li><li><a href="https://wellnessmama.com/128198/wifi-safe/" class="link" target="_blank">Is WiFi Safe? Simple Steps to Reduce The Negative Effects | Wellness Mama</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Belly-Armor-Maternity-Embrace-Black/dp/B005MSG6G2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1477668722&sr=8-8&keywords=belly%2Barmor&linkCode=sl1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=45d2fac32fe7eb60b6e87636c1e8dedc&th=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: BELLY ARMOR Anti-Radiation Maternity Embrace Belly Band (Nude, Medium) | EMF Protection for Pregnancy: Health & Personal Care</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gringo:_The_Dangerous

<p>Discussed: places that are closed, dinosaur eyes that follow you, a TV show about makeup, some thoughts on <em>Infinity War</em>, the joy of content that really nails the medium, more on B2W shirts, Merlin hates everything, eminent domain, Dan has questions about <em>Venom</em>, Merlin recommends <em>Uncanny X-Force</em> (Remender & Opeña), and Rob Liefeld's pouch life.</p> <p>Your hosts also answer listener questions about finding a mentor and knowing if it's time to move on from a job.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/i/moments/989943473397813248" class="link" target="_blank">You might want to stop taking your vitamins</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #22 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, May 17th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwaFkeaA0Lo" class="link" target="_blank">T Rex Optical Illusion - How The Trick Works! - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://imgur.com/vBDV8o5" class="link" target="_blank">Imgur: The magic of the Internet</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTEz2NG80dQ" class="link" target="_blank">Amazing T-Rex Illusion - How to make ?! - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Face_Off_(TV_series)" class="link" target="_blank">Face Off (TV series) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therickbaker/?hl=en" class="link" target="_blank">Rick Baker (@therickbaker) • Instagram photos and videos</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theringer.com/2018/4/30/17304804/avengers-infinity-war-mega-pod" class="link" target="_blank">‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Mega-pod, Plus ‘Killing Eve’ - The Ringer</a><br />Chris and Andy review this weekend’s big release and discuss ‘Killing Eve’ </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_Eve" class="link" target="_blank">Killing Eve - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAi31gn0wkY" class="link" target="_blank">Nebula Transformation Timelapse | Legacy Effects - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://twilightzone.wikia.com/wiki/The_Masks" class="link" target="_blank">The Masks | The Twilight Zone Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_X-Force" class="link" target="_blank">Uncanny X-Force - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Uncanny-X-Force-Vol-Apocalypse-Solution/dp/0785148558" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Uncanny X-Force, Vol. 1: The Apocalypse Solution (9780785148555): Rick Remender, Jerome Opena, Leonardo Manco: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/comicbooks/comments/8ehddc/fanart_the_pouch_created_by_rob_liefeld_drawn_by/" class="link" target="_blank">[fan-art] THE POUCH. Created by Rob Liefeld. Drawn by Donal Delay. Colored by OP. : comicbooks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/donaltdelay?lang=en" class="link" target="_blank">Donal DeLay (@DonalTDeLay) | Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Robert_Malthus" class="link" target="_blank">Thomas Robert Malthus - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://nerd.is/randomserling/" class="link" target="_blank">Random Serling</a><br />Random Serling is a show where I am joined by a guest to discuss a randomly selected episode of either The Twilight Zone or Night Gallery, two shows created by the late Rod Serling, master of suspense. New episodes will follow each week until we run out of material. </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://simplecontacts.com/backtowork">Simple Contacts</a> (Get $30 off your contacts at <a href="http://simplecontacts.com/backtowork">Simplecontacts.com/backtowork</a> or enter code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper</a> (Visit <a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper.com/itsyourshow</a> and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for $50 towards select mattresses).<

<p>Discussed: Dan's gummi vitamins, vitamins in general, the childhood shame of those weird plaque pills, exotic sickness images, Fifth Disease comes to Austin, Dan's car troubles, Faraday Cages and how to build them, a potential t-shirt for you.</p> <p>Dan was cleaning out his garage, and Merlin has <strong>a lot</strong> to say about the philosophy and practical components of getting rid of junk at scale. Also, Dan really kills it on eBay.</p> <p>Merlin is very excited about <em>Fantastic Four</em> coming back and has some potential warnings about the new Wes Anderson film. Spoilers: there's nothing weak about knowing what freaks you out.</p> <p>Also, the boys discuss why Merlin changed his mic setup. Which is fascinating.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/new-money/2017/2/13/14580874/google-self-driving-noncompetes" class="link" target="_blank">A little-known California law is Silicon Valley's secret weapon - Vox</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/01/apple-google-give-high-tech-workers-an-extra-90-million-in-no-poach-suit/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple, Google give high tech workers an extra $90 million in “no-poach” suit | Ars Technica</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #22 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, May 17th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://flickrdownloadr.com/" class="link" target="_blank">flickr downloadr - Batch download your flickr photos!</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Gummies-Food-Based-Elderberry/dp/B00MJ7QAKG" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Nature's Way Alive!® Immune Gummies, Food-Based Blend (150mg per serving) and Elderberry, Gluten Free, Made with Pectin, 90 Gummies: Health & Personal Care</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Methylcobalamin-Supports-Lozenges/dp/B0013OQGO6/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Jarrow Formulas Methylcobalamin (Methyl B12), Supports Brain Cells, 5000 mcg, 60 Lozenges: Health & Personal Care</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.webmd.com/children/guide/understanding-fifth-disease-basics" class="link" target="_blank">The Basics on Fifth Disease</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071P4C9KL" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Blocsilver High Protection EMF Wifi Radiation Shield Bed Canopy (Californian King): Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://sarapichelli.tumblr.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Sara Pichelli's Excellent Tumblr [NSFW!]</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/29/fantastic-four-dan-slott-sara-pichelli/" class="link" target="_blank">Fantastic Four Returns this Summer from Dan Slott and Sara Pichelli</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/29/books/fantastic-four-marvel-return.html" class="link" target="_blank">The Return of the Fantastic Four - The New York Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/marvel-age-by-age-guide" class="link" target="_blank">Marvel Age-by-Age Guide | Common Sense Media</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/isle-of-dogs" class="link" target="_blank">Isle of Dogs Movie Review</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.doesthedogdie.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Does the Dog Die?</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.kids-in-mind.com/i/isleofdogs.htm" class="link" target="_blank">Isle of Dogs [2018] [PG-13] - 1.5.2</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/988790709544140801" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter (re: "Isle of Dogs")</a><br />Weird datapoint. “Isle of Dogs” was a movie I expected to utterly adore, then only kinda liked in the theater, but now I keep thinking about it a lot a lot. So, I think maybe I liked it more than I thought? </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/WaltHickey/status/981675402195124229" class="link" target="_blank">Walter Hickey on Twitter: "#justice4hawkeye… "</a><br /><

<p>This week, the boys discuss Drafts, The Archive, Merlin's love of Spotify, some great playlists, and weird rules for cheerleaders.</p> <p>In extensive follow-up, your hosts talk about the listener who was having trouble with addressing employees and social media use. This goes lots of interesting places.</p> <p>Next up, even more input from listeners on social media policies and living life in a fishbowl.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://agiletortoise.com/drafts/" class="link" target="_blank">Drafts | Agile Tortoise</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/draftsapp" class="link" target="_blank">Drafts (@draftsapp) | Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://vector.libsyn.com/033-drafts-with-greg-pierce-and-merlin-mann" class="link" target="_blank">Vector with Rene Ritchie: 033: Drafts, with Greg Pierce and Merlin Mann</a><br />Drafts is developed by Greg Pierce and used the hell out of by Merlin Mann. They sit down together to talk direction, workflows, and what's coming next. </li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/upgrade/189" class="link" target="_blank">Upgrade #189: Obsolescence Isn’t What It Used to Be - Relay FM</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4RBHgVw8kR6IpXVnZhZrh0?si=J7hY3-HLTcG-KYptmKYrPQ" class="link" target="_blank">Baby's Breath · Bill Callahan</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/adobeallen/playlist/07njoYLzedMR1wMGDSERhw?si=sOxeTFEySl-3N0OuYcZbZw" class="link" target="_blank">"Wild, Wild Country" playlist on Spotify</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/sports/nfl-cheerleaders.html?action=click&module=In%20Other%20News&pgtype=Homepage&action=click&module=News&pgtype=Homepage" class="link" target="_blank">How N.F.L. Teams Use Social Media to Promote, and Control, Cheerleaders - The New York Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMo66pG2xgw" class="link" target="_blank">Smog - Your Wedding - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/toptensoftware/playlist/2hHcMpLPZapS6EUBfNkwWu" class="link" target="_blank">Burt Bacharach - The Look of Love</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7FixvoKBw" class="link" target="_blank">Key & Peele - Substitute Teacher - YouTube</a><br />"Ay-ay-ron?" </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR</a> (For 25% off your first order, visit <a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR.com/backtowork</a> and enter the code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://butcherbox.com/backtowork">ButcherBox</a> (For FREE bacon and $20 off your first box go to <a href="http://butcherbox.com/backtowork">Butcherbox.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACKTOWORK).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> </ul>

<p>Bula vinaka, bee tee dubs nation! This is an epic odds and sods episode, replete with TV follow-up, font follow-up, and <em>Wild, Wild Country</em> follow-up, along with book recommendations, happy Splatoon 2 talk, and a pretty terrible 70s board game. Also, ubi sunt retail amirite?</p> <p>Also, your hosts finally (<em>finally!</em>) address a listener's excellent and very difficult question about her millennial employee's use of social media. Lot of levels!</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761150730/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Rules of Thumb: A Life Manual: Tom Parker: 9780761150732: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761150447/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">The Order of Things: Hierarchies, Structures, and Pecking Orders: Barbara Ann Kipfer: 9780761150442: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1585429201/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition: Betty Edwards: 9781585429202: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/03/15/toys-r-us-liquidation-amazon-target-walmart/427209002/" class="link" target="_blank">Toys R Us blames Amazon, Target, Walmart for dealing death blow over holidays</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KANvDIcr7M" class="link" target="_blank">Kid80s.com: M&M's "Thanks, Easter Bunny" Commercial from the 80s - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/splatoon-2-switch" class="link" target="_blank">Splatoon 2 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snCFhER5kto" class="link" target="_blank">Splatoon 2 - Turf War Gameplay - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmJPVzte-bA" class="link" target="_blank">Splatoon 2 Review - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://splatoon.nintendo.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Splatoon 2 for Nintendo Switch – Official Site</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/tonsky/FiraCode" class="link" target="_blank">tonsky/FiraCode: Monospaced font with programming ligatures</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/13/reader-center/social-media-guidelines.html" class="link" target="_blank">The Times Issues Social Media Guidelines for the Newsroom - The New York Times</a><br />The new guidelines underscore our newsroom’s appreciation for the important role social media now plays in our journalism, but also call for our journalists to take extra care to avoid expressing partisan opinions or editorializing on issues that The Times is covering. </li><li><a href="https://news.starbucks.com/uploads/documents/Dress_Code_Look_Book_-_US_English.pdf" class="link" target="_blank">[PDF] Starbucks Dress Code</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/BarkyBoogz/status/983212861928460288" class="link" target="_blank">BBQ and Foot Massage</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://simplecontacts.com/backtowork">Simple Contacts</a> (Get $30 off your contacts at <a href="http://simplecontacts.com/backtowork">Simplecontacts.com/backtowork</a> or enter code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://hullopillow.com/backtowork">Hullo Pillow</a> (Visit <a href="http://hullopillow.com/backtowork">hullopillow.com/backtowork</a> to learn more).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin discuss <em>Jessica Jones</em> and the problem of super power constitution, plus some more Netflix recommendations ("Look away! Looooook awaaaaay!"). They also do a dive into updates on the monospace fonts they like and use. Next, up they talk about the new app, The Archive, contrasting with nvALT.</p> <p>Finally, your hosts answer an excellent listener question about struggling to manage more experienced developers.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://zettelkasten.de/the-archive/" class="link" target="_blank">The Archive (macOS) • Zettelkasten Method</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Jones_(TV_series)" class="link" target="_blank">Jessica Jones (TV series) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alias_(comics)" class="link" target="_blank">Alias (comics) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_(comics)" class="link" target="_blank">Max (comics) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krysten_Ritter" class="link" target="_blank">Krysten Ritter - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D." class="link" target="_blank">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://hivelogic.com/articles/top-10-programming-fonts/" class="link" target="_blank">Top 10 Programming Fonts</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://medium.com/@shashikant.jagtap/getting-apples-sf-mono-font-in-macos-1de5183add84" class="link" target="_blank">Getting Apple’s SF Mono Font in macOS – Shashikant Jagtap – Medium</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/source-foundry/Hack" class="link" target="_blank">source-foundry/Hack: A typeface designed for source code</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Roboto+Mono" class="link" target="_blank">Roboto Mono - Google Fonts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/mozilla/Fira" class="link" target="_blank">mozilla/Fira: Mozilla's new typeface, used in Firefox OS</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.myfonts.com/fonts/adobe/din-schriften/" class="link" target="_blank">DIN Schriften™ - Desktop font « MyFonts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/factor-rainbows/" class="link" target="_blank">Factor Rainbows | Worksheet | Education.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://libguides.polk.edu/c.php?g=519822&p=3556002" class="link" target="_blank">Rainbow method to find all factors of a number - MAT0018 Additional resources - Oliver - LibGuides at Polk State College</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ART-HeadAmp-Channel-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B000M0TN6U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1522781684&sr=8-5&keywords=art+headphone" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: ART Pro Audio HeadAmp 4 Four Channel Headphone Amplifier: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80050008" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix - A Series of Unfortunate Events</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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://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://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper</a> (Visit <a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper.com/itsyourshow</a> and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for $50 towards select mattresses).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, your hosts say "<em>Bula Vinaka!</em>" They also discuss phone cards, some Netflix recommendations, Merlin's phone usage, and "accidentally" getting punched in the face by your kid. Of course, they also talk about the TV and voice control ecosystems.</p> <p>They also respond to listener questions about better active listening, and how they each take notes for podcasts.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECukqY7RaIA" class="link" target="_blank">AT&T Fiji Commercial - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80105699" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBLS_OM6Puk" class="link" target="_blank">Wild Wild Country | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80170368" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80156688" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_water_crisis" class="link" target="_blank">Flint water crisis - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://flixable.com/" class="link" target="_blank">List of Movies and TV Shows on Netflix | Flixable</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customer_relationship_management" class="link" target="_blank">Customer relationship management - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://brettterpstra.com/projects/nvalt/" class="link" target="_blank">nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+GjAzrBdyU" class="link" target="_blank">Would ‘Black Panther’ Work As TV? Plus Guilty Pleasures and New Music In the Mailbag | The Watch (Ep. 236 ) — The Watch — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.quora.com/Dropbox-product/Why-is-Dropbox-more-popular-than-other-programs-with-similar-functionality/answer/Michael-Wolfe" class="link" target="_blank">Michael Wolfe's answer to Why is Dropbox more popular than other programs with similar functionality? - Quora</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR</a> (For 25% off your first order, visit <a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR.com/backtowork</a> and enter the code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, your hosts discuss Steely Dan, digital mastering, The Police, Dune, high-quality VCRs, and Dan's brother-in-law's close call.</p> <p>Next, they dive into a fascinating article on <a href="https://work.qz.com/1225213/the-difference-between-a-snafu-a-shitshow-and-a-clusterfuck/">why projects fail</a>.</p> <p>Finally, the boys respond to a listener's question about cautious workplace enthusiasm.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://work.qz.com/1225213/the-difference-between-a-snafu-a-shitshow-and-a-clusterfuck/" class="link" target="_blank">The meaning of snafu, clusterfuck, and shitshow: There's a difference — Quartz at Work</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPARS_code" class="link" target="_blank">SPARS code - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (To claim your month long unrestricted free trial, go to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, your hosts talk about some stuff they're doing, loving Spotify, some Echo podcast-listening tips, the attraction of Google Drive, some thoughts on backup strategies, getting swole, the joys of rock tumbler ownership, scary times in Austin, weird iMac problems, some <strong>more</strong> thoughts on backup strategies, Merlin's obsession with drumming videos, and yet more Apple TV foibles.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #21 — Merlin Mann</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/3/9/17101330/amazon-alexa-follow-up-mode-back-to-back-requests" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon adds follow-up mode for Alexa to let you make back-to-back requests | The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Mindfulness-in-Plain-English-Audiobook/B01EYXZN6Y?ref=a_a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=EKNHX693EGEJ3PMQ0VK3&" class="link" target="_blank">Mindfulness in Plain English - Audiobook | Audible.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Beatles-66-Audiobook/B078NCDW9K?ref=a_a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=80MB26NWPXTARMNMTGB3&" class="link" target="_blank">Beatles '66 - Audiobook | Audible.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Arts-Entertainment/All-the-Pieces-Matter-Audiobook/B075F66JRW?ref=a_a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=XQ8C5KJ7J1F1BEM5ZH0C&" class="link" target="_blank">All the Pieces Matter - Audiobook | Audible.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Teens/The-Dragonet-Prophecy-Audiobook/B00846MM62?ref=a_a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=SFS8MTF7QT0AGH0G8145&" class="link" target="_blank">The Dragonet Prophecy - Audiobook | Audible.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.spotify.com/us/family/" class="link" target="_blank">Spotify</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://fireside.fm/spotify" class="link" target="_blank">Spotify Integration - Fireside</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Matt-Evans-My-Pod/dp/B077Y6GC3D" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: My Pod: Alexa Skills</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.mypodapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Home - My Pod</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/drive/using-drive/" class="link" target="_blank">Using Google Drive - New Features, Benefits & Advantages of Google Cloud Storage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/" class="link" target="_blank">Microsoft OneDrive</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Photos" class="link" target="_blank">Google Photos - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250" class="link" target="_blank">How to use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.shirt-pocket.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Shirt Pocket</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html" class="link" target="_blank">SuperDuper!</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://etcher.io/" class="link" target="_blank">Etcher</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372" class="link" target="_blank">How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208202" class="link" target="_blank">How to download macOS Sierra - Apple Support</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://craphound.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Cory Doctorow's craphound.com | Cory Doctorow's Literary Works</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/search/ref=a_hp_tseft?advsearchKeywords=percy%20jackson&filterby=field-keywords" class="link" target="_blank">Audiobooks matching keywords percy jackson | Audible.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://schoolforgoodandevil.com/" class="link" target="_blank">School for Good and Evil</a><br /&g

<p>This week, your hosts talk about using Windows, technology modalities, making sane decisions as a developer, reality TV, 20th anniversary of The Dude, Merlin's new fondness for Spotify, analyzing takes on the HomePod, options for high-quality in smart speakers, dealing with recurring financial (and psychological) eels, competitive heat in the smart home ecosystem, Canadians, and the name of Scotland Yard. They also answer a listener question about feeling overwhelmed by content options.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/spa/index.html#settings/music-settings/service-preferences" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon Alexa </a><br />(Choose default music services) </li><li><a href="https://freeyourmusic.com/" class="link" target="_blank">STAMP - Move to Apple Music, Spotify or Google Music</a><br />Stamp moves tracks and playlists across various services - Apple Music, Spotify, Google Music and others! </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074X85BMJ/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: AcuRite 01014M Weather Station with AcuRite Access for Remote Monitoring: Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/radar/120" class="link" target="_blank">Under the Radar #120: Productivity by Inefficiency - Relay FM</a><br />Adopting inefficient hacks to save developer time, since hardware is so fast that it's often a worthwhile tradeoff. </li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/radar/70" class="link" target="_blank">Under the Radar #70: The Hacks We Ship - Relay FM</a><br />The difference between good and bad hacks, and some glorious hacks we've shipped in our apps. </li><li><a href="https://octoverse.github.com/" class="link" target="_blank">GitHub Octoverse 2017 | Highlights from the last twelve months</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://githut.info/" class="link" target="_blank">GitHut - Programming Languages and GitHub</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/92979274" class="link" target="_blank">Sid the Science Kid, “Checking Out Charts” on Vimeo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80177803" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_union" class="link" target="_blank">Credit union - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNu8XDBSn10" class="link" target="_blank">(1) The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Scotland_Yard" class="link" target="_blank">Great Scotland Yard - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.wnyc.org/series/bored-and-brilliant" class="link" target="_blank">Bored and Brilliant | WNYC</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_discography" class="link" target="_blank">The Beatles discography - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (To claim your month long unrestricted free trial, go to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper</a> (Visit <a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper.com/itsyourshow</a> and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for $50 towards select mattresses).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about weather as a thing and giving up on Cash's dumb iPad problem. This leads to discussion about the risks, opportunities, and frustrations of having lots of data in different places (probably).</p> <p>The main topic this week is an exploration of TickTick. Neat app.</p> <p>They also almost talk about <em>Black Panther</em>.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://ticktick.com/" class="link" target="_blank">TickTick</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://guide.ticktick.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Overview · TickTick User Guide</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dew_point" class="link" target="_blank">Dew point - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaz_drive" class="link" target="_blank">Jaz drive - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://picard.musicbrainz.org/" class="link" target="_blank">MusicBrainz Picard</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kijpcUv-b8M" class="link" target="_blank">Queen - Somebody To Love (Official Video) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ticktick-todo-task-list/diankknpkndanachmlckaikddgcehkod?hl=en" class="link" target="_blank">TickTick - Todo & Task List - Chrome Web Store</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://freeyourmusic.com/" class="link" target="_blank">STAMP - Move to Apple Music, Spotify or Google Music</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80217312" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (To claim your month long unrestricted free trial, go to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://hellofresh.com">HelloFresh</a> (For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit <a href="http://hellofresh.com">HelloFresh.com</a> and enter promo code BACKTOWORK30).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk a little too much about Harry Potter, but also manage to cover some other media properties as well as the shockingly limited options for British casting. Dan has a new task management app, and Merlin decides to give it a spin too. The need for help from the jackals who make Cash's iPad app is escalated.</p> <p>In a somewhat classic style, the conversation moves to considering Big Issues around work, friction, modality, usability, and apps for pound-sign productivity.</p> <p>Twitter, its apps, and its perplexing (lack of?) company direction are discussed. Merlin has something like a razor for this.</p> <p>Dan is told that he is upset.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Thought-terminating_clich%C3%A9" class="link" target="_blank">Thought-terminating cliché - RationalWiki</a><br />A thought-terminating cliché is a saying, often a tautology, that is repeated in order to relieve the stress of cognitive dissonance by avoiding all further consideration of a matter. Everyday examples include "it is what it is," "it's just common sense," and "you gotta do what you gotta do." </li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/299" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #299: Unhook from the Comparison</a><br />This week, Merlin shares some useful thoughts (via Patrick Rothfuss) on being careful about how we compare ourselves to others. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+E1qO6R4mI/04:00" class="link" target="_blank">Manure Digester — Unattended Consequences — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.pottermore.com/features/behind-the-scenes-professor-flitwick" class="link" target="_blank">Behind the scenes: Professor Flitwick - Pottermore</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://ticktick.com/" class="link" target="_blank">TickTick: Todo list, checklist and task manager app for Android, iPhone and Web</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/966061261350830080" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin's Trick for Remembering HP ages and order</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mythical_Man-Month" class="link" target="_blank">The Mythical Man-Month - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://shift.newco.co/towards-a-bra-free-instagram-experience-3e43273b611f" class="link" target="_blank">Towards a Bra-free Instagram Experience – NewCo Shift</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.willowmanagement.co.uk/" class="link" target="_blank">Welcome to Willow Management</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Adams" class="link" target="_blank">Douglas Adams - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR</a> (For 25% off your first order, visit <a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR.com/backtowork</a> and enter the code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule</a> (Visit <a href="http://molekule.com">Molekule.com</a> and use the code BACKTOWORK at checkout for $75 off your first purchase).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about lots of recent experiences with the weird and often-frustrating world of streaming TV. What a mess.</p> <p>There's also some discussion of sauna suits, The Eagles, Mummers, and Dan's victorious t-shirt.</p> <p>Also, Dan needs your help with solving a terrible problem with one of Cash's iPad games.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://moviesanywhere.com/welcome" class="link" target="_blank">Welcome | Movies Anywhere</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000915401/article/eagles-fan-gets-a-tattoo-of-the-philly-special" class="link" target="_blank">Eagles fan gets a tattoo of the Philly Special - NFL.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://variety.com/2018/digital/news/hulu-super-bowl-live-streaming-outage-program-extension-error-1202687484/" class="link" target="_blank">Hulu Says Super Bowl Live-Streaming Outage Was Caused by Program-Extension Glitch – Variety</a><br />An unknown number of Hulu’s live TV subscribers missed the final minutes of Super Bowl LII — just before the last-ditch effort by the New England Patriots to tie up the game failed — and the company on Monday blamed the outage on an error in its system for extending live programming past its scheduled stop time. </li><li><a href="https://phillyspecial.net/" class="link" target="_blank">Philly Special</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us" class="link" target="_blank">JustWatch - Streaming Search Engine for movies and tv shows</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2017/12/forecast-a-must-have-tool-for-mac-podcasters/" class="link" target="_blank">Forecast: A must-have tool for Mac podcasters - Six Colors</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://ryanhamrick.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Ryan Hamrick</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhIFNxEz1qc&feature=player_embedded" class="link" target="_blank">JASON KELCE FULL UNEDITED SPEECH - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SUPER BOWL PARADE [2.8.18] - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummers_Parade" class="link" target="_blank">Mummers Parade - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://muttermuseum.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Home | Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCtter_Museum" class="link" target="_blank">Mütter Museum - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/60024976" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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 of a website or a domain).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://mackweldon.com">Mack Weldon</a> (Visit <a href="http://mackweldon.com">MackWeldon.com</a> and use the code BACKTOWORK for 20% off your order!)</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the Eagles' big win, what constitutes a catch, Dan's cool new shirt, Merlin's surprisingly positive interactions with Kabletown, the seeming magic of Movies Anywhere, some recent TV recommendations, and a great listener tip for using Nuzzel.</p> <p>Your hosts also respond to Listener Daniel's question about new job responsibilities making him feel like an impostor.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://instantwatcher.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix - instantwatcher - The Ultimate Guide for Streaming</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://moviesanywhere.com/explore" class="link" target="_blank">Explore | Movies Anywhere</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SB6183-DOCSIS-Cable/dp/B00MA5U1FW/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1517941748&sr=1-3&keywords=ARRIS+SURFboard+SB6183" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 16x4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+GjAzNNePY" class="link" target="_blank">Super Bowl Celebrations, Han Solo Trailer Reaction, and the Surprise Cloverfield Movie (Ep. 224) — The Watch — Overcast</a><br />The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate their beloved Eagles’ win in the Super Bowl (0:54), dissect the movie trailers that debuted during the big game (17:00), and discuss the hits and misses behind the surprise release of ‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ (29:06).save in overcast </li><li><a href="http://phillyspecial.net/" class="link" target="_blank">The Philly Special T-Shirt</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nfl-video-rulebook/completing-a-catch/" class="link" target="_blank">Completing a Catch | NFL Football Operations</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/2/4/16972192/nick-foles-touchdown-illegal-formation" class="link" target="_blank">Super Bowl 2018: Illegal formation doesn’t apply to Nick Foles TD vs. Patriots - SBNation.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2261227/" class="link" target="_blank">Altered Carbon (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (To claim your month long unrestricted free trial, go to <a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about crazy kids' homework, Dan's exciting nerd field trips in the Bay Area, the magic of PIXAR, a handy Netflix companion site, and using Siri on Apple TV.</p> <p>Things get a little heated during a discussion about all the weirdly fawning coverage of HomePod—and whether or when Apple's new speaker dingus might find a place in your hosts' lives.</p> <p>Recommendations include a podcast with Hawkeye Pierce, an excellent boiled eggs recipe, and some cool TED-Ed videos.</p> <p>Your hosts respond to listener feedback about bitter Nintendo cartridges and field an interesting question about creating consumer-friendly tech support.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://flixable.com/" class="link" target="_blank">List of Movies and TV Shows on Netflix | Flixable</a><br />Are you wondering what's new – or what's best – on Netflix? Flixable is a Netflix search engine that offers a complete, searchable and browsable list of all the movies and TV shows that are currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Ht3h1fwC8" class="link" target="_blank">Alan Alda Wants Us To Have Better Conversations — Hidden Brain — Overcast</a><br />We’ve all experienced miscommunications. Their consequences can range from hilarious… to disastrous. The actor Alan Alda — yes, THAT Alan Alda — wants to help us avoid them. </li><li><a href="https://nomnompaleo.com/post/7332351633/perfect-hard-boiled-eggs" class="link" target="_blank">Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs - Nom Nom Paleo®</a><br />Here’s how to make perfectly-cooked hard-boiled eggs that are never overcooked (I hate the gray-green sulfur ring around overdone yolks) and are easily peeled: </li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation" class="link" target="_blank">TED-Ed - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://renderman.pixar.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Pixar's RenderMan | Renderman Home</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/the-secrets-to-peeling-hard-boiled-eggs.html" class="link" target="_blank">The Food Lab: How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs | Serious Eats</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/1/14778316/nintendo-switch-cartridge-taste-test-dont-lick-it" class="link" target="_blank">Yes, Nintendo Switch cartridges taste terrible - The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Onyx-Professional-Biting-Sucking-Deterrent/dp/B01EVQ3P1O/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1517342605&sr=8-5&keywords=stop+the+bite" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Onyx Professional Stop The Bite Nail Biting & Thumb Sucking Deterrent Nail Polish 2 Pack 0.5oz : Beauty</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Probelle-Anti-Bite-Biting-Sucking-Ounces/dp/B00N14I4Y6/ref=sr_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1517342605&sr=8-10&keywords=stop+the+bite" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Probelle Anti-Bite, Stop Nail Biting and Thumb Sucking, Clear, .5 Fluid Ounces : Beauty</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/homepod/" class="link" target="_blank">HomePod - Apple</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <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://squarespace.com">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>This week, Dan and Merlin talk <em>a lot</em> about writing and respond to feedback from listeners.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://baconmethod.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Bacon Method</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://grilling24x7.com/how-long-to-grill-a-steak-on-a-charcoal-grill-the-rule-of-threes/" class="link" target="_blank">How long to grill a steak on a charcoal grill - The rule of threes - Grilling24x7Grilling24x7</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_three" class="link" target="_blank">Rule of three - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://labo.nintendo.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Home – Nintendo Labo Official Site – Trailer, product information</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/01/18/new-study-shows-flu-may-be-spread-just-by-breathing/" class="link" target="_blank">Flu may be spread just by breathing, new study says</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://butcherbox.com/backtowork">ButcherBox</a> (For FREE bacon and $20 off your first box go to <a href="http://butcherbox.com/backtowork">Butcherbox.com/backtowork</a> and enter BACKTOWORK).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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>This week, Dan has some weather, Cash makes a battery, homework can be a silly drag, management is about scalability and quantification, how to figure out how much you have to do, 80s movies can be problematic, ultracrepidarianism, making fish wanna get nasty, and you gotta give people ONE suggestion.</p> <p>Great listener feedback on the evolution of pro kitchens, real-life risk aversion, and a terrific use of Echo's drop-in functionality.</p> <p>Also, the possibilities and shortcomings of Machine Learning are discussed.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://sfsketchfest2018.sched.com/event/CzIZ/roderick-on-the-line" class="link" target="_blank">SF Sketchfest 2018: Roderick on the Line</a><br />Tuesday January 16, 2018 8:00pm - 9:30pm Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94111 </li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #20 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, January 18th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://quoteinvestigator.com/2018/01/12/lifetime/" class="link" target="_blank">“The Labour of Two Days, Is That for Which You Ask Two Hundred Guineas!” “No; I Ask It for the Knowledge of a Lifetime.” | Quote Investigator</a><br />“The Labour of Two Days, Is That for Which You Ask Two Hundred Guineas!” “No </li><li><a href="https://quoteinvestigator.com/2018/01/14/time-art/" class="link" target="_blank">“But You Did That in Thirty Seconds.” “No, It Has Taken Me Forty Years To Do That.” | Quote Investigator</a><br />“But You Did That in Thirty Seconds.” “No, It Has Taken Me Forty Years To Do That.” </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultracrepidarianism" class="link" target="_blank">Ultracrepidarianism - Wikipedia</a><br />Ultracrepidarianism is the habit of giving opinions and advice on matters outside of one's knowledge. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baghdad_Battery" class="link" target="_blank">Baghdad Battery - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congo_tetra" class="link" target="_blank">Congo tetra - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9OHn5ZF4Uo" class="link" target="_blank">C.G.P. Grey - How Machines Learn</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://LinkedIn.com/backtowork">LinkedIn Learning</a> (You can get a free 30-day trial with LinkedIn Learning today, by visiting <a href="http://linkedin.com/backtowork">LinkedIn.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://bombfell.com/backtowork">Bombfell</a> (Visit <a href="http://bombfell.com/backtowork">bombfell.com/backtowork</a> for $25 off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://simplecontacts.com/backtowork">Simple Contacts</a> (Get $30 off your contacts at <a href="http://simplecontacts.com/backtowork">Simplecontacts.com/backtowork</a> or enter code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, your hosts cover some odds and sods, share some recommendations, design some fantasy podcast apps, and introduce an exciting new feature involving the Internet Science Site.</p> <p>They also respond to a listener's thorny question about dealing with negative chatter in the workplace.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #20 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, January 18th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://www.mypodapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Home - My Pod</a><br />Link to your audio and web links and play them through your Amazon Echo. </li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerkes%E2%80%93Dodson_law" class="link" target="_blank">Yerkes–Dodson law - Wikipedia</a><br />Research has found that different tasks require different levels of arousal for optimal performance. For example, difficult or intellectually demanding tasks may require a lower level of arousal (to facilitate concentration), whereas tasks demanding stamina or persistence may be performed better with higher levels of arousal (to increase motivation). </li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marchetti%27s_constant&welcome=yes" class="link" target="_blank">Marchetti's constant - Wikipedia</a><br />Marchetti's constant is the average time spent by a person for commuting each day, which is approximately one hour. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_Theseus" class="link" target="_blank">Ship of Theseus - Wikipedia</a><br />The ship of Theseus, also known as Theseus's paradox, is a thought experiment that raises the question of whether an object that has had all of its components replaced remains fundamentally the same object. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Timm" class="link" target="_blank">Bruce Timm - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-273-one-kilometer.html" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. 273: "One Kilometer" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann</a><br />The Problem: It was the first thing that John had ever finished. </li><li><a href="https://huffduffer.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Huffduffer</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/asymco/status/950016101433462784" class="link" target="_blank">Horace Dediu on Twitter: "Studies show that the health benefits of riding without a helmet generally outweigh the safety benefits of riding with a helmet, so if helme… https://t.co/zosIxcuwmN"</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://theconversation.com/ditching-bike-helmets-laws-better-for-health-42" class="link" target="_blank">Ditching bike helmets laws better for health</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/intoxication/exploring-alternate-universe" class="link" target="_blank">Exploring an Alternate Universe | Lapham’s Quarterly</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkExjeUSCcQ" class="link" target="_blank">John Waite - Missing You [OFFICIAL HQ VIDEO] - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.bobdylan.com/songs/its-alright-ma-im-only-bleeding/" class="link" target="_blank">It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) | The Official Bob Dylan Site</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_(2012_video_game)" class="link" target="_blank">Journey (2012 video game) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Mad-Love-Other-Stories/dp/1401231152" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories (9781401231156): Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Various: Books</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://LinkedIn.com/backtowork">LinkedIn Learning</a> (You can get a free 30-day trial with LinkedIn Learning today, by visiting <a href="http://linkedin.com/backtowork">LinkedIn.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://missionu.com/backtowork"

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why they're <em>trending</em>, an exciting update on the Mr. Robot ATV bug, the frustrating opacity of using Apple's stuff, Dan's love for Nintendo Switch, nostalgia for NASA, Merlin's love for the Amazon Spot, the problem of fish food and regret, updates on your hosts' sleep technologies, possible solutions for killing spam on iPhone, and some more thoughts on dealing with Netflix's filtering, ratings, and…jeez kinda just everything about their dingaling interface.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-VN94DQ-Echo-Spot-Black/dp/B073SQYXTW" class="link" target="_blank">Introducing Echo Spot - Amazon Official Site - Stylish, compact Echo with a screen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/g00/us/amazon-echo-drop-in-disable,review-4488.html?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1" class="link" target="_blank">How to Disable Alexa's Drop-In Feature</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://ask.metafilter.com/317389/What-other-home-kits-can-I-assemble" class="link" target="_blank">What other home “kits” can I assemble? - organization | Ask MetaFilter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.thecut.com/2017/12/the-worst-part-of-working-remotely-is-trying-to-read-minds.html" class="link" target="_blank">The Worst Part of Working Remotely Is Trying to Read Minds</a><br />My heart races as that familiar bubble pops up on my screen. My supervisor is typing for what seems like forever. In reality, it’s only a few seconds, but that’s still enough time for me to fall into a full-on worry spiral: Did I make a mistake? Is she mad at me? Finally, the text message appears: “Thank you.” </li><li><a href="http://blog.andymatuschak.org/post/169043084412/successful-habits-through-smoothly-ratcheting" class="link" target="_blank">Square Signals : Successful habits through smoothly ratcheting...</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/sarahlemarie/status/948244215338635272" class="link" target="_blank">sarahlemarie on Twitter: "@hotdogsladies Back to Work made it into the bug report on the Mr Robot problem! And it's fixed! Maybe you heard already. Catching up on my… https://t.co/WONENExNEu"</a><br />@hotdogsladies Back to Work made it into the bug report on the Mr Robot problem! And it's fixed! Maybe you heard already. Catching up on my B2W eps atm and heard you talking about it in Dec 19 show. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/rolls-MS111-Mic-Switch-Off/dp/B001GMXFW6" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: rolls MS111 Mic Switch On/Off: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Co-Sound-CDSS-Short/dp/B0010CX6CQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1514920078&sr=1-2&keywords=short+stop+mic+switch" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Pro Co Sound CDSS Short Stop Mute Box: Musical Instruments</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNbDAImQPMU" class="link" target="_blank">GRIFFIN'S Top 5 Games of 2017! - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article192524804.html" class="link" target="_blank">Super blue blood moon eclipse to appear January 31, 2018 | Miami Herald</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2018-january-31" class="link" target="_blank">Total Lunar Eclipse on January 31, 2018 – Where and When to See</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073SQYXTW/ref=fs_ods_rk" class="link" target="_blank">Introducing Echo Spot - Amazon Official Site - Stylish, compact Echo with a screen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Everett_Horton" class="link" target="_blank">Edward Everett Horton - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XLKKCOU/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Ziploc Space Bag- Vacuum Seal Bag- 13 Bag Variety- 4 Travel, 2 Med, 5 Lrg, 2 XL: Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Eco-friendly-Hypoallergenic-Anti-mite-SWEESLEEP/dp/B074PNW3Z1/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1514922923&sr=8-6&keywords=latex+pillow" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Natural Talalay Latex Foam Pillow Standard with Eco-friendly Hypoallergenic and Anti-mite by SWEESLEEP (Soft, 23"x15"x5"): Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="htt

<p>The boys wrap up a big year—<em>a huge year</em>—with an unintentionally thematic episode about feelings, expectations, nostalgia, and the black boxes of life, technological and otherwise.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://gyrosco.pe/" class="link" target="_blank">gyrosco.pe</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4687882/" class="link" target="_blank">Patriot (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortitude_(TV_series)" class="link" target="_blank">Fortitude (TV series) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/09/25/which-came-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg-part-one/" class="link" target="_blank">Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? (Part One) - The New York Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://blog.gyrosco.pe/v110-release-notes-a67908f1693c" class="link" target="_blank">Gyroscope V1.10 – Gyroscope</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQB2NjhJHvY" class="link" target="_blank">iPad Pro — What’s a computer — Apple - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/357782/apple-is-ready-to-ditch-the-mac" class="link" target="_blank">Apple Is Ready to Ditch the Mac | John C. Dvorak | PCMag.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://daringfireball.net/2017/12/side_button_to_confirm_payments_on_iphone_x" class="link" target="_blank">Daring Fireball: Pressing the Side Button to Confirm Payments on iPhone X</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/rd/29" class="link" target="_blank">Reconcilable Differences #29: Six Fax Machines - Relay FM</a><br />To wit: Merlin can't contain his fascination and admiration with how John's rationality and long view of history has colored and redirected his own conceptions about what the future holds.How does John evaluate and interpolate new technology? How should inchoate cultural vectors inform our thinking? Why do some kinds of change take such improbably more time than others? And how much do we really want to learn about cannibalism? </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNbDAImQPMU" class="link" target="_blank">GRIFFIN'S Top 5 Games of 2017! - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+DPWhVeVjI" class="link" target="_blank">038 - Why Are There No New Christmas Songs? — Reasonably Sound — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/tales-of-fraud/2870381?snl=0" class="link" target="_blank">Watch Saturday Night Live Highlight: Tales of Fraud - NBC.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2017/12/26/to-beat-president-trump-you-have-to-learn-to-think-like-his-supporters/?utm_term=.71927c9a91a1" class="link" target="_blank">To beat President Trump, you have to learn to think like his supporters - The Washington Post</a><br />dwelling on scandal too much can be counterproductive, then the focus must be elsewhere. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hox-ni8geIw" class="link" target="_blank">Seinfeld - Kramer wants to cancel his mail</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/thrill-rides" class="link" target="_blank">Thrill Rides | Six Flags Great Adventure</a><br />Looking for thrills? Well, you've found them. In fact, you've found some of the fastest, tallest, wildest, gut-wrenchingest rides in the country-including a few record-breakers. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/945515916652986369" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "I feel like I've got a 5000-word essay about the levels of emotional engagement in this #DoctorWho in me. You're so lucky I don't have a Me… https://t.co/oWzdCCTsEt"</a><br />I feel like I've got a 5000-word essay about the levels of emotional engagement in this </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUn-rOl_9s" class="link" target="_blank">Yass Cat Vine 5 Minute Loop - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://videoblocks.com/backtowork">Videoblocks</a> (Go to <a href="http://videoblocks.com/backtowork">videoblocks.com/backtowork</a> to get all the stock footage, audio, and images you can imagine for just $149).</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://textexpa

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about keyboard preferences (and their noises), Merlin catching Dan's weird "Mr. Robot" bug on Apple TV, feedback about "inside jokes," exclusion as a weapon, more good Robert Wright interviews, a deepish dive on Netflix personalization techniques (alongside some speculation on how well it's working), platforms and technologies as lobster traps, the problem with cartoons about screaming, how much kids love YouTube, the challenge of partnering with podcast middlepersons, a new Netflix show Dan likes, possibilities for new Marvel properties, and listener feedback on the potential benefits of using work tools you don't prefer.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/941504027967176704" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Umm. @danbenjamin? Yeah. https://t.co/65GTE5UfpP"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+Ic2jVaTEI" class="link" target="_blank">#102 — Is Buddhism True? — Waking Up with Sam Harris — Overcast</a><br />A Conversation with Robert Wright </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+PUkOh_Y" class="link" target="_blank">Episode 171: Buddhism vs. Evolution with Guest Robert Wright (Part One) — The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2017-12-19/netflix-is-even-personalising-the-artwork-it-shows-you-based-on-your-movie-and-tv-tastes/" class="link" target="_blank">How does Netflix personalise its movie and TV recommendations? - Radio Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/netflix-techblog/artwork-personalization-c589f074ad76" class="link" target="_blank">Artwork Personalization at Netflix – Netflix TechBlog – Medium</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os6raCCmAFk&list=FLD3wxUZZYTEcka_Kj49Dbow&index=22" class="link" target="_blank">The Shining (happy version) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7iqpYcqmeRz0my_who9kQ" class="link" target="_blank">Maqaroon - YouTube - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/macaroon" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Macaroon Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Macaroon Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/bourbon+whiskey" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Bourbon Whiskey Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Bourbon Whiskey Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/podcast" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Podcast Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Podcast Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.thegeektwins.com/2014/02/visual-guide-to-marvel-character-movie.html" class="link" target="_blank">Updated: "Visual Guide to Marvel Character Movie Rights" Infographic by The Geek Twins [Infographic] - The Geek Twins</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/doublex/2017/12/doublex_gabfest_on_the_democrats_as_the_party_of_purity_slack_and_cat_person.html" class="link" target="_blank">DoubleX Gabfest on the Democrats as the party of purity, Slack, and “Cat Person.”</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlDbxogHPao" class="link" target="_blank">Bram Stoker's Dracula - Trailer - HQ - (1992) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/jamesthomson/status/938943293911597056" class="link" target="_blank">James Thomson on Twitter: "I ran all the existing Doctor Who episode titles through a Markov chain, and it came up with some great new ones. https://t.co/6tbz00aK9A"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://pastebin.com/vF6ESV7a" class="link" target="_blank">Doctor Who Episode Titles - Pastebin.com</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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://videoblocks.com/backtowork">Videoblocks</a> (Go to <a href="http://videoblocks.com/backtowork">videoblocks.com/backtowork&lt

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about (partial) resolution to Dan's Apple TV bug, some venting about delivery problems, general complaining about customer service, a good TV podcast episode, a <em>very good</em> Buddhism podcast episode, some excellent Buddhism talk, listener follow-up on Dan's strange video mail package, shakeups and wild innovation in the TV bidness, that creepy/mean Netflix tweet, and a listener's question about whether the tech requirements at a promising new job should be a deal-breaker.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house" class="link" target="_blank">Chapo Trap House | Free Listening on SoundCloud</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+F_9G7KjSg" class="link" target="_blank">What Buddhism got right about the human brain — The Ezra Klein Show — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-Buddhism-True-Philosophy-Enlightenment/dp/1439195455" class="link" target="_blank">Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment: Robert Wright: 9781439195451: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+GjAyeFdi8" class="link" target="_blank">The Best TV of 2017 With Sam Esmail (Ep. 210) — The Watch — Overcast</a><br />The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined for their annual best TV of 2017 discussion with ‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail. They cover what they are looking from their own television experience, this year in television (2:00), and their top-10 favorite shows of the year, including ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Mindhunter,’ ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ and more (14:00).save in overcast </li><li><a href="http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21737823/verizon-nfl-agree-new-5-year-deal-worth-nearly-25-billion" class="link" target="_blank">Verizon, NFL agree to new 5-year deal worth nearly $2.5 billion</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://thenextweb.com/insights/2017/12/11/comcast-continues-to-inject-its-own-code-into-websites-you-visit/" class="link" target="_blank">Comcast continues to inject its own code into websites you visit</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfYbgdo8e-8" class="link" target="_blank">You Are Two - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/netflix/status/940051734650503168" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix US on Twitter: "To the 53 people who've watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days: Who hurt you?"</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <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://squarespace.com">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://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR</a> (For 25% off your first order, visit <a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR.com/backtowork</a> and enter the code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://hellofresh.com">HelloFresh</a> (For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit <a href="http://hellofresh.com">HelloFresh.com</a> and enter promo code BACKTOWORK30).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin discuss theories on Dan's Mr. Robot/Apple TV bug, living in an opinion bubble, an update on flu shot efficacy, Dan's recent insane mail delivery, speculation on how giant ad buys work, consternation about memory-holed media.</p> <p>Your hosts respond to a listener's question about the difficulty of choosing a career path that wasn't what you'd expected.</p> <p>Merlin also explains his shaving strategy.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/bizarre-bug-in-apple-tv-4k-can%E2%80%99t-access-specific-programme.2091609/" class="link" target="_blank">Bizarre bug in Apple TV 4k - can’t access specific programme | MacRumors Forums</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/profvrr/status/938091570838081536" class="link" target="_blank">Vincent Racaniello on Twitter: "On recent B2W discussion of flu vax @hotdogsladies @danbenjamin there are 3 viruses in the vaccine, even if one is mismatched with circulati… https://t.co/Z5rVkBEqOW"</a><br />On recent B2W discussion of flu vax @hotdogsladies @danbenjamin there are 3 viruses in the vaccine, even if one is mismatched with circulating strains, vax will still prevent severe disease/death, and others will still provide protection! </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mr._Robot_episodes#Season_3_(2017)" class="link" target="_blank">List of Mr. Robot episodes - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://qz.com/1024117/one-visualization-shows-how-morally-outraged-tweets-stay-within-their-political-bubble/" class="link" target="_blank">Social media bubbles: One graph shows how morally outraged tweets stay within their political spheres — Quartz</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias" class="link" target="_blank">Confirmation bias - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.vulture.com/2017/11/amy-sherman-palladino-the-marvelous-mrs-maisel.html" class="link" target="_blank">Amy Sherman-Palladino on Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://ew.com/tv/marvelous-mrs-maisel-costume-designer/mrs-maisels-marvelous-style" class="link" target="_blank">Marvelous Mrs. Maisel costume designer breaks down the looks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFieSQHmQT0" class="link" target="_blank">Del Tha Funkee Homosapien - Mistadobalina (Video Version) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_the_Funky_Homosapien" class="link" target="_blank">Del the Funky Homosapien - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcSx2AZh6Ab/?taken-by=danbenjamin" class="link" target="_blank">Dan Benjamin on Instagram: “I have been sent a YouTube video in the mail.” • Instagram</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcSzgLoBfjt/?taken-by=danbenjamin" class="link" target="_blank">Dan Benjamin on Instagram: “How it works ...” • Instagram</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Pete_%26_Pete" class="link" target="_blank">The Adventures of Pete & Pete - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Braun-Electric-Shaver-Station-Cordless/dp/B003YJAZZ4/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1512506150&sr=8-4&keywords=Braun%2BSeries%2B7%2B7899cc&th=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Braun Series 7 790cc Men's Electric Foil Shaver / Electric Razor, with Clean & Charge Station, Cordless: Beauty</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://dinnerfornoone.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/here-are-the-monkees-and-mister-bob-dobalina/" class="link" target="_blank">Here are the Monkees and Mister Bob Dobalina | dinnerfornoone</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tcD_dVcXE4" class="link" target="_blank">Eddie Money - Shakin' - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://LinkedIn.com/backtowork">LinkedIn Learning</a> (You can get a free 30-day trial with LinkedIn Learning today, by visiting <a href="http://linkedin.com/backtowork">LinkedIn.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://mymotiv.com">MOTIV</a> (For $20 of

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about…so many things. Merlin had a lot of coffee.</p> <p>Big topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Flickr nostalgia (and smart photo backup tips)</li> <li>Dan's crazy Apple TV bug</li> <li>A terrific podcast episode about Buddhism and the human mind</li> <li>A tough listener question about gracefully leaving a job</li> </ul> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+F_9G7KjSg" class="link" target="_blank">What Buddhism got right about the human brain — The Ezra Klein Show — Overcast</a><br />I’m interested in mindfulness, and so have read a lot of books on the subject. This isn’t like those. It’s a not a how-to guide, or an argument for meditation’s health benefits. It’s a deep dive into theories of the mind, informed both by Wright’s scientific background and his study and practice of Buddhism. It’s about how our minds evolved to keep us alive, not to keep us happy or satisfied — and what can be done about it. </li><li><a href="https://art19.com/shows/the-ezra-klein-show/episodes/b51458ed-ce98-40a2-8826-10faf71c3fd0" class="link" target="_blank">What Buddhism got right about the human brain</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/11/30/flu-shots-flu-season-2017/" class="link" target="_blank">‘Flu-pocalypse’ Predicted Due To Ineffective Flu Shots, Doctors Say « CBS Philly</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ_jNGKCIWs" class="link" target="_blank">Why do you need to get a flu shot every year? - Melvin Sanicas - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_monkeys_(psychology)" class="link" target="_blank">Flying monkeys (psychology) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias" class="link" target="_blank">Confirmation bias - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/dan/hivelogic-flickrtouchr" class="link" target="_blank">dan/hivelogic-flickrtouchr: A Python script to grab all your photos from flickr and dump them into a directory, organized into folders by set name.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/3153944/photography/how-to-download-your-flickr-photo-library-and-transfer-it-to-google-photos-or-icloud-photo-library.html" class="link" target="_blank">How to download your Flickr photo library and transfer it to Google Photos or iCloud Photo library | Macworld</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://brattoo.com/propaganda/" class="link" target="_blank">Brattoo Propaganda Software - Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/idnytn/status/933069135831076864" class="link" target="_blank">Lisa on Twitter: "@hotdogsladies I think the font you liked in the video might be Formular."</a><br />@hotdogsladies I think the font you liked in the video might be Formular. </li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/runpee.com/id450326239?ls=1&mt=8&uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">RunPee: because theaters don't have pause buttons. on the App Store</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://LinkedIn.com/backtowork">LinkedIn Learning</a> (You can get a free 30-day trial with LinkedIn Learning today, by visiting <a href="http://linkedin.com/backtowork">LinkedIn.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-nov17">TextExpander</a> (Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-nov17">textexpander.com.com/podcast</a> for 20% off your first year)!</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR</a> (For 25% off your first order, visit <a href="http://rxbar.com/backtowork">RXBAR.com/backtowork</a> and enter the code BACKTOWORK at checkout).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://meetcircle.com">Circle with Disney</a> (Use code BACKTOWORK at <a href="http://meetcircle.com">meetcircle.com</a> to get Free Shipping and $10 OFF your Circle with Disney device).</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, your hosts discuss: holiday disruptions, life patterns, the joys of regularity, discovering unnecessary existential vulnerabilities, scheduling as a video game, getting your head around sous vide cooking, modern kids' arithmetic, CBD dosage stuff, using the Sway app, meditation for improving attention management, dealing with the character who speaks your internal voice, some hot tips on starting meditation, a historical video series Merlin's family likes, a quest for a typeface, nostalgia for teeny tiny fonts, a listener question about how to end a conference call, a recommendation for Netflix's <em>The Punisher</em>, and some angry attempts to conceal ma' secret formular.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://ustwo.com/work/sway" class="link" target="_blank">Sway</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://ustwo.com/work/pause-app" class="link" target="_blank">PAUSE</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0GQtolLnEU&list=PLqQ_lBr-uwuIHYPjoGF22muyTGRSaL6k_" class="link" target="_blank">Radiohead – Man of War (Piano Cover) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXvzp3YKJ1Q" class="link" target="_blank">Radiohead – Paranoid Android (Piano Cover) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/331" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #331: Hidden in Wigs</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2013/10/25/amtrak-deal-time-changes/" class="link" target="_blank">How does Amtrak deal with time changes? - One Mile at a Time</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2015/8/6/food-safety-talk-79-youre-into-botulism-country-with-merlin-mann" class="link" target="_blank">Food Safety Talk 79: You’re Into Botulism Country (with Merlin Mann) — Food Safety Talk</a><br />Merlin Mann joins Don and Ben for a discussion on food safety and cooking using science at home. </li><li><a href="http://foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2015/12/18/food-safety-talk-85-im-the-jerky-police" class="link" target="_blank">Food Safety Talk 85: I'm the jerky police — Food Safety Talk</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/thanksgiving" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Thanksgiving Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Thanksgiving Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/revenge" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Revenge Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Revenge Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/food+poisoning" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Food Poisoning Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Food Poisoning Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/podcast" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Podcast Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Podcast Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://hivelogic.com/articles/an-introduction-to-mindfulness-meditation/" class="link" target="_blank">An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://hivelogic.com/articles/how-to-start-a-meditation-practice/" class="link" target="_blank">How To Start a Meditation Practice</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ZXl-V4qwY" class="link" target="_blank">Ancient Rome in 20 minutes - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFRxmi4uCGo&t=2s" class="link" target="_blank">Ancient Greece in 18 minutes - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://kottke.org/plus/type/silkscreen/" class="link" target="_blank">Silkscreen is a small free font for your Web graphics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://cooltext.com/Download-Font-Sevenet+7" class="link" target="_blank">Download Sevenet 7 Font</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.myfonts.com/fonts/minifonts/mini7/" class="link" target="_blank">Mini 7 - Desktop font « MyFonts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN_1451" class="link" target="_blank">DIN 1451 - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Bernthal#Filmography" class="link" target="_blank">Jon Bernthal - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Olsen" class="link" target="_blank">Elizabeth Ol

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Integrity and Fear.</p> <p>This week your hosts discuss: sandwiches, solar power, some recent movies and what makes them memorable (or not), the glory of Edgar Wright, fun movie commentaries, Dan's rowing machine, big changes for Chairman Bendis, a cool free font from IBM, awesome creativity from a listener, some thoughts on apps for meditation and relaxation (and the important distinction between those things), the downside of Competitive Mindfulness and similar, some excellent feedback on last week's episode, the fear of integrity loss, Dan's trip to NYC, follow-up on resetting an iPhone, and the fine art of computer troubleshooting.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #19 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, November 16th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/bakerhood/plica-plica-semi-acapella-back-to-work-theme" class="link" target="_blank">Plica Plica Semi-Acapella Back To Work Theme by bakerhood</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DCComics/status/927901459521331205" class="link" target="_blank">DC on Twitter: "We’re so excited to start working with @BRIANMBENDIS! https://t.co/v1tgsMaNTr"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/7/16617664/brian-michael-bendis-dc-comics" class="link" target="_blank">Miles Morales, Jessica Jones creator Brian Michael Bendis signs exclusive deal with DC Comics - Polygon</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://io9.gizmodo.com/brian-michael-bendis-leaves-marvel-signs-exclusive-dea-1820213198" class="link" target="_blank">Brian Michael Bendis Leaves Marvel, Signs Exclusive Deal With DC Comics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.cbr.com/brian-michael-bendis-dc-exclusive/?utm_source=CBR-TW&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=CBR-TW&view=list" class="link" target="_blank">Brian Michael Bendis Signs DC-Exclusive Deal | CBR</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://ibm.github.io/type/" class="link" target="_blank">IBM Type</a><br />Thanks for your interest in IBM Plex, IBM’s new corporate type family. IBM Plex is open source, and should be used by IBMers for all typographical situations, replacing Helvetica Neue, whenever possible. </li><li><a href="https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/30/sway-meditation-app-ustwo/" class="link" target="_blank">Sway is a slick meditation app that makes sure you relax</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_River_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">Wind River (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Wright" class="link" target="_blank">Edgar Wright - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Driver" class="link" target="_blank">Baby Driver - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Fuzz" class="link" target="_blank">Hot Fuzz - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Spider-Man-Collection-Vol/dp/0785124926/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510688000&sr=8-1&keywords=brian+michael+bendis+ultimate+spiderman&dpID=51wxuvpEdyL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Ultimate Spider-Man: Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 (8601421062619): Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80209608" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jim_and_andy_the_great_beyond_featuring_a_very_special_contractually_obligated_mention_of_tony_clifton/" class="link" target="_blank">Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017) - Rotten Tomatoes</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/fonts/" class="link" target="_blank">Fonts - Apple Developer</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://simonfredsted.com/1438" class="link" target="_blank">How to use Apple’s SF Mono font in your editor – Blog post - Simon Fredsted’s blog</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Trials, Trophies, and Trying Harder.</p> <p>This week, the boys arrive from either the past or future to talk about Dan's spoon problem, the refuse racket, the slog of incremental improvement, the perils of black and white thinking, folding paper seven times, and Dan’s mad cart-riding skills.</p> <p>This leads to this week’s main topic: an epic exploration of success and failure. No spoilers, but this is a good one.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aseptic_processing" class="link" target="_blank">Aseptic processing - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0HhuD8Gmow" class="link" target="_blank">Mego King Kong Drinking Straw Commercial - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Straws-straws-Cleaning/dp/B00AJG5E1U" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Stainless Steel Drink Straws- Set of 4 straws straws + Cleaning Brush - CocoStraw Brand Drinking Straw - FUN! Handy, Elegant, Metal,Washable, SAFE, NON-TOXIC non-plastic or glass - UNbreakable!: Kitchen & Dining</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://youarenotsosmart.com/2011/06/10/the-backfire-effect/" class="link" target="_blank">The Backfire Effect – You Are Not So Smart</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.recology.com/environment-innovation/#waste-zero" class="link" target="_blank">Environment & Innovation | Recology San Francisco</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sfenvironment.org/recycling-composting-and-landfill-signs" class="link" target="_blank">Recycling Signs | sfenvironment.org - Our Home. Our City. Our Planet</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sfrecycles.org/" class="link" target="_blank">San Francisco Recycles | What goes where</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.horizon.com/products" class="link" target="_blank">All Products | Horizon</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=horseshoes%20and%20handgrenades" class="link" target="_blank">Urban Dictionary: horseshoes and handgrenades</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Backfire_effect" class="link" target="_blank">Backfire effect - RationalWiki</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sfenvironment.org/plastic-bags-plastic-wrap-recyclable" class="link" target="_blank">Are plastic bags and plastic wrap recyclable in San Francisco? | sfenvironment.org - Our Home. Our City. Our Planet</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.twocatscomicbookstore.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Two Cats Comic Book Store | Certified new reader friendly!</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://ziprecruiter.com/backtowork">ZipRecruiter</a> (Visit <a href="http://ziprecruiter.com/backtowork">ziprecruiter.com/backtowork</a> to post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper</a> (Visit <a href="http://casper.com/itsyourshow">Casper.com/itsyourshow</a> and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for $50 towards your new mattress).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://topresume.com/backtowork">TopResume</a> (For 10% off a resume writing service package, visit <a href="http://topresume.com/backtowork">topresume.com/backtowork</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com">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>Dan and Merlin talk about Halloween, the Chromebook, Apple, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), and hair removal.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://snltranscripts.jt.org/95/95o.phtml" class="link" target="_blank">SNL Transcripts: John Goodman: 03/16/96</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/onemeeeliondollars" class="link" target="_blank">Mark Rober - YouTube - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89GiOFTjEI" class="link" target="_blank">GloZell! Hairiest Man in Australia uses Nad's Hair Removal!!! - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Becomes_Her" class="link" target="_blank">Death Becomes Her - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6p5mbp_M98" class="link" target="_blank">iPad2 Halloween Costume- Gaping hole in torso - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY4P9EZ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 - Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black & Tan): Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EZ7HCEA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: JLab Audio Epic2 Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Sport Earbuds, GUARANTEED fitness, waterproof IPX5 rated, skip-free sound, pristine high-performance 8mm sound drivers, 12hr play time w/ microphone - Black: Home Audio & Theater</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/spicy-poblano-chili-568d61edf8b25e74748b4568" class="link" target="_blank">Smoky Beef & Poblano Chili Recipe | HelloFresh</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Subsystem_for_Linux" class="link" target="_blank">Windows Subsystem for Linux - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/chromebook/" class="link" target="_blank">Home – Google Chromebooks</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/scream" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Scream Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Scream Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/clowns" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Clowns Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Clowns Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/emo" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Emo Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Emo Stock Footage</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://LinkedIn.com/backtowork">LinkedIn Learning</a> (You can get a free 30-day trial with LinkedIn Learning today, by visiting <a href="http://linkedin.com/backtowork">LinkedIn.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://smilesoftware.com/podcast?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-family-oct17">PDFpen Family</a> (Visit <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/podcast?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-family-oct17">smilesoftware.com/podcast</a> for details on the PDFpen Family).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://hellofresh.com">HelloFresh</a> (For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit <a href="http://hellofresh.com">HelloFresh.com</a> and enter promo code BACKTOWORK30).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://videoblocks.com/backtowork">Videoblocks</a> (Go to <a href="http://videoblocks.com/backtowork">videoblocks.com/backtowork</a> to get all the stock footage, audio, and images you can imagine for just $149).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Too much ambiguity in time.</p> <p>This week, your hosts discuss hot weather adjustments, Merlin's Skype woes, the state of the union on Skype replacement contenders, ruminations on Mac troubleshooting, the fraught future of retail comic book stores, a side rant on the <strong>really</strong> dumb economics of the comics industry, hobby shop nostalgia, lobby bell techniques and triangle mounting options, some great tips for pressing things on iOS Safari, the joys of Safari Reader mode, Chrome vs. Safari, changing our browser habits, and Dan's weird screen problem.</p> <p>Then, Merlin just goes freaking <strong>OFF</strong> on the problems with how we talk about time.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://zencastr.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Zencastr</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://zoom.us/" class="link" target="_blank">Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing - Zoom</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.comicshoplocator.com/Home/1/1/57/575" class="link" target="_blank">Comic Shop Locator| Find Your Nearest Comic Book, Graphic Novel and Pop-Culture Store - There's A Lot to See and Do at Your Local Comic Shop!</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.twocatscomicbookstore.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Two Cats Comic Book Store | Certified new reader friendly!</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.austinbooks.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Austin Books & Comics</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #19 — Merlin Mann</a><br />A Nerdy SF Comics Event with Merlin Mann, hosted by Two Cats Comics in West Portal. </li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/04/tips-and-tricks-ten-safari-long-press-shortcuts-for-iphone-and-ipad/" class="link" target="_blank">Tips and Tricks: Ten Safari long-press shortcuts for iPhone and iPad | 9to5Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdpMpfp-J_I" class="link" target="_blank">Rush - YYZ (HQ) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/hacker" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Hacker Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Hacker Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/crying" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Crying Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Crying Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.videoblocks.com/videos/fidget+spinner" class="link" target="_blank">HD & 4K Fidget Spinner Videos - VideoBlocks: Royalty-Free Fidget Spinner Stock Footage</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swatch_Internet_Time" class="link" target="_blank">Swatch Internet Time - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://everytimezone.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Time Zones</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/09/13/marvel-two-in-one-chip-zdarsky-jim-cheung-marvel-legacy/" class="link" target="_blank">Marvel Two-In-One By Chip Zdarsky And... Jim Cheung For Marvel Legacy In December - Bleeding Cool News And Rumors</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84aWtseb2-4" class="link" target="_blank">Daylight Saving Time Explained - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://brettterpstra.com/2017/10/20/have-you-tried-rebooting/" class="link" target="_blank">Have you tried rebooting? - BrettTerpstra.com</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://slack.com">Slack</a> (Thanks to Slack for supporting Back To Work. Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at <a href="http://slack.com">Slack.com</a>).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://videoblocks.com/backtowork">Videoblocks</a> (Go to <a href="http://videoblocks.com/backtowork">Videoblocks.com/backtowork</a> to get all the stock footage, audio, and images you can imagine for just $149).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Turns out.</p> <p>This week, the boys talk about audio problems, hot dogs, kegeling, Merlin's next meet-up, Tsum Tsums, comic suggestions, <em>Battle of the Sexes</em>, excellent recent TV series, <em>All the President's Men</em>, the app Pacifica, warming buns, Dan's encounter with Koo Koo Kanga Roo, a dearth of good information about VPNs (yikes!), levels of "Turns Out," a podcast episode about gluten, and hot phones with possibly low batteries.</p> <p>In a very surprising "turns out," Dan has a surprising call that leads to a <em>very</em> interesting experience with a hardware device. Dan really wants macOS on an iPad. Don't at him.</p> <p>There's also some fruitful if fraught discussion about habit-building. Merlin is not a fan of "The Countdown."</p> <p>Dan is attacked by a sky spider and might have to move now.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #19 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, November 16th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/04/tips-and-tricks-ten-safari-long-press-shortcuts-for-iphone-and-ipad/" class="link" target="_blank">Tips and Tricks: Ten Safari long-press shortcuts for iPhone and iPad | 9to5Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://hbr.org/2017/10/why-you-can-focus-in-a-coffee-shop-but-not-in-your-open-office" class="link" target="_blank">Why You Can Focus in a Coffee Shop but Not in Your Open Office</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=84aWtseb2-4" class="link" target="_blank">Daylight Saving Time Explained - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.thinkpacifica.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Pacifica - Daily tools for managing stress, anxiety and depression.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/klok-time-zone-converter-widget/id965118917?mt=8&uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Klok - Time Zone Converter Widget on the App Store</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://brettterpstra.com/2017/10/20/have-you-tried-rebooting/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=Feed:+brettterpstra" class="link" target="_blank">Have you tried rebooting? - BrettTerpstra.com</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="http://applegate.com/products/hot-dogs/category" class="link" target="_blank">Products - Hot Dogs - Applegate</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sixth_Gun" class="link" target="_blank">The Sixth Gun - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Candy-Mountain-Kyle-Starks/dp/1534303170" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Rock Candy Mountain Volume 1 (9781534303171): Kyle Starks, Chris Schweizer: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfqD5WqChUY&t=181s" class="link" target="_blank">How David Fincher Hijacks Your Eyes - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Candy-Mountain-Kyle-Starks/dp/1534303170/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508786513&sr=8-1&keywords=Rock+Candy+Mountain" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Rock Candy Mountain Volume 1 (9781534303171): Kyle Starks, Chris Schweizer: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/dining/best-hot-dogs-taste-test.html" class="link" target="_blank">We Taste-Tested 10 Hot Dogs. Here Are the Best. - The New York Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://books.wwnorton.com/books/The-Show-That-Never-Ends/" class="link" target="_blank">The Show That Never Ends | W. W. Norton & Company</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://kookookangaroo.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Koo Koo Kanga Roo</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/demonization-gluten/" class="link" target="_blank">The Demonization of Gluten - Freakonomics Radio - WNYC</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kegel_exercise" class="link" target="_blank">Kegel exercise - Wikipedia</a><b

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Surface Tension.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin discuss names of cities in Florida, wireless neckbands, elliptical bikes, chore systems (and parental withholding), iOS battery life, canny Mac laptop battery monitoring, how battery cycles work, Todd, and things you already know (unless you don't already know them).</p> <p>Two pretty good YouTube channels are recommended.</p> <p>Your hosts talk about that weird thing where iOS throws up a password pop-up, including some recent bad news on how it might be <a href="https://krausefx.com/blog/ios-privacy-stealpassword-easily-get-the-users-apple-id-password-just-by-asking">exploited</a>. Gross.</p> <p>There's also some exciting news about possible Brand Synergies.</p> <p>Things wrap with responding to listener questions about smart home location woes and choosing a VPN.</p> <p><em>Murrrrrrph!</em></p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyN4ViZ21N0&feature=youtu.be" class="link" target="_blank">Wireless neckband allows first voiceless phone call - YouTube</a><br />Black Widow Spider vs. ScorpionBeanMeister22Recommended for you </li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/user/EverythingApplePro" class="link" target="_blank">EverythingApplePro - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/oct/06/cia-semantics/" class="link" target="_blank">What we talk about when we talk about talking: The CIA's guide to semantics</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://labs.meethue.com/formulas/huelabs/multi-user-geofencing" class="link" target="_blank">Philips Hue Labs - Multi user geofencing</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUcTdGG7QxU&t=128s" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 11 Review! Should You Update? - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/10/06/science/why-we-miss-things-in-front-of-us.html?_r=0" class="link" target="_blank">Why We Miss Objects That Are Right in Front of Us - The New York Times</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://krausefx.com/blog/ios-privacy-stealpassword-easily-get-the-users-apple-id-password-just-by-asking" class="link" target="_blank">iOS Privacy: steal.password - Easily get the user's Apple ID password, just by asking — Felix Krause</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/mpu/399" class="link" target="_blank">Mac Power Users #399: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM</a><br />This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff". </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taintsville,_Florida" class="link" target="_blank">Taintsville, Florida - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation" class="link" target="_blank">TED-Ed - YouTube - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085271/" class="link" target="_blank">Brainstorm (1983) - IMDb</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="http://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/" class="link" target="_blank">coconutBattery 3.6.4 - by coconut-flavour.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201585" class="link" target="_blank">Determining battery cycle count for Mac notebooks - Apple Support</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://twitterrific.com/mac/" class="link" target="_blank">Twitterrific: Making Twitter Extra Terrific</a><br />The Twitter app for people who actually use Twitter. Now all-new for macOS. </li><li><a href="https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-services-anonymous-review-2017-170304/" class="link" target="_blank">Which VPN Services Keep You Anonymous in 2017? - TorrentFreak</a><br />VPN services have become an important tool to counter the growing threat of Internet surveillance. Encrypting one's traffic through a VPN connection helps to keep online communications private, but is your VPN truly anonymous? We take a look at the logging policies of dozens of top VPN providers. </li><li><a href="https://www.linode.com/docs/networking/vpn/tunnel-your-internet-traffic-through-an-openvpn-server" class="link" target="_blank">Tunnel Your Internet Traffic Through an OpenVPN Server</a&g

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: You're not supposed to pet the car.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin discuss Nest Cam updates, Ring doorbell tracking, Echo family additions, HDMI questions, the fraught landscape of 4K HDR TV stuff, and how shopping makes Merlin feel kind of vulnerable.</p> <p>Two excellent music podcasts are recommended.</p> <p>Dan has a new MacBook Pro and a lot to say about it.</p> <p>Merlin introduces something he calls "Power Puttering."</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Degree-Female-Adapter/dp/B00CF4G7JC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507054416&sr=8-3&keywords=angled+hdmi" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Cable Matters Combo, 270 Degree and 90 Degree HDMI Male to Female Adapter: Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N32NCPM/" class="link" target="_blank">All-New Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote | Streaming Media Player</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://dissectpodcast.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Dissect – A Serialized Music Podcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1143845868/dissect-a-serialized-music-podcast" class="link" target="_blank">Dissect - A Serialized Music Podcast — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/dissect" class="link" target="_blank">Cole Cuchna is creating Dissect Podcast. | Patreon</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/hit_parade.html" class="link" target="_blank">Hit Parade</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1291058235/hit-parade" class="link" target="_blank">Hit Parade — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MPXW2LL/A&step=config#" class="link" target="_blank">Customize MacBook Pro - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKMY2VC/A/lg-ultrafine-4k-display" class="link" target="_blank">LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://tidbits.com/article/17431" class="link" target="_blank">Making Better Use of the Touch Bar - TidBITS</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://512pixels.net/2017/10/the-touch-bars-future/" class="link" target="_blank">The Touch Bar’s Future – 512 Pixels</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/03/lg-fixes-wifi-interference-problems-with-ultrafine-usb-c-5k-display-new-units-unaffected/" class="link" target="_blank">LG fixing Wi-Fi interference problems with UltraFine 5K Display, new units will be unaffected | 9to5Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/OWC-OWCTB2DOCK12P-Thunderbolt-2-Dock/dp/B00UUCQVBK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507057276&sr=8-3&keywords=OWC+Thunderbolt+2+Dock" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock: Computers & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8f6us-Sjlo" class="link" target="_blank">(1) How QWERTY conquered keyboards - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/backtowork">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://bombfell.com/backtowork">Bombfell</a> (Visit <a href="http://bombfell.com/backtowork">bombfell.com/backtowork</a> for $25 off your first purchase).</p></li> </ul>