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<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Publix Hustle</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about grocery store promotions, transactional help, the racket of school photos, Occam's Razor for public schools, Time Machine troubleshooting, the scourge of The Crackle, and BMO the salesman.</p> <p>The boys help a lot of people by responding to listener questions about the state of Siri, making friends after college, and the seeking of universal truth.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/reviews/omnifocus-for-ios-11-adds-extensive-drag-and-drop-and-siri-support/" class="link" target="_blank">OmniFocus for iOS 11 Adds Extensive Drag and Drop and Siri Support – MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2017/08/30/547411440/episode-791-tips-from-spies" class="link" target="_blank">Episode 791: Tips From Spies : Planet Money : NPR</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XZCYHRW/ref=cm_sw_su_dp" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: A Spy's Guide to Thinking (Kindle Single) eBook: John Braddock: Kindle Store</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://blog.vendoservices.com/vendo-blog/2015/05/22/doing-d-a-d-a" class="link" target="_blank">Doing D-A-D-A | Inside Vendo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_bias" class="link" target="_blank">Cognitive bias - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://mjtsai.com/blog/2017/09/25/omnifocus-and-siri-on-ios-11/" class="link" target="_blank">Michael Tsai - Blog - OmniFocus and Siri on iOS 11</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.omnigroup.com/documentation/omnifocus/ios/2.21/en/omnifocus-extended/" class="link" target="_blank">OmniFocus 2.21 for iOS User Manual - OmniFocus Extended</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.macdrifter.com/2017/09/shelves-and-clippers-for-ios-11.html" class="link" target="_blank">Shelves and Clippers for iOS 11</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/reviews/ipad-shelf-apps-a-roundup-of-the-best/" class="link" target="_blank">iPad Shelf Apps: A Roundup of the Best – MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://adventuretime.wikia.com/wiki/Always_BMO_Closing" class="link" target="_blank">Always BMO Closing | Adventure Time Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/12/move-apps-drag-and-drop-ios-11-iphone-video/" class="link" target="_blank">How to move multiple iPhone Home screen apps icons on iOS 11 using drag and drop [Video] | 9to5Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://gimletmedia.com/episode/episode105-how-we-first-met/" class="link" target="_blank">#105 At World's End - Reply All by Gimlet Media</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://gimletmedia.com/episode/long-distance/" class="link" target="_blank">#102 Long Distance - Reply All by Gimlet Media</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_wild-ass_guess" class="link" target="_blank">Scientific wild-ass guess - Wikipedia</a><br />Scientific wild-ass guess (SWAG) is American slang meaning a rough estimate made by an expert in the field, based on experience and intuition. It is similar to the slang word guesstimate, a portmanteau of guess and estimate.[1] </li><li><a href="https://www.imore.com/how-your-apple-watch-connects-wi-fi-networks-when-away-your-iphone" class="link" target="_blank">Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bug | iMore</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-family-sep17">PDFpen Family</a> (Visit <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-family-sep17">smilesoftware.com/b2w</a>for details on the PDFpen Family).</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>After some Followup and Front Matter, your hosts dive into iOS 11. (Spoilers: it's really good.)</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #18 — Merlin Mann</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.dpreview.com/videos/7189460551/video-those-shot-on-iphone-ads-are-not-what-they-seem" class="link" target="_blank">Video: Those 'Shot on iPhone' ads are not what they seem: Digital Photography Review</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/checkmark-2/id825863849?mt=8&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Checkmark 2 on the App Store</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/is-msg-bad-for-your-health/" class="link" target="_blank">Is MSG Bad for Your Health? - Science Friday</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/stories/ios-11-the-macstories-review/" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 11: The MacStories Review – MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/3225451/ios/ios-11-review-apples-most-ambitious-and-impressive-upgrade-in-years.html" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 11 review</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.imore.com/ios-11?utm_source=im&utm_medium=superfeature&utm_campaign=navigation" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 11 review: Smarter, better, faster, bolder | iMore</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.macdrifter.com/2017/09/here-come-the-ios-11-updates.html" class="link" target="_blank">Here Come the iOS 11 Updates</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Snapseed on the App Store</a><br />Merlin's go-to iOS image editor </li><li><a href="https://www.lego.com/en-us/worlds" class="link" target="_blank">Home - LEGO® Worlds - LEGO.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C66X6GU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Tech Restarter Digital Outlet Timer - Keep Your Devices Running Like New With this Tech Digital Outlet Timer, 2 Outlets: Home Audio & Theater</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVF16JG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Century 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Programmable Timer - Dual Outlet (Both Control) - - Amazon.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECukqY7RaIA" class="link" target="_blank">AT&T Fiji Commercial - YouTube</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://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> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin convene to talk about today's big Apple event.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #18 — 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 21st to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/just-press-record/id1033342465?mt=8&uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Just Press Record on the App Store</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/03/espn-apple-tv-app-streaming-on-demand-update/" class="link" target="_blank">ESPN launches rebranded Apple TV app w/ new design, live stream auto-play & on-demand content | 9to5Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/iphone-8/" class="link" target="_blank">iPhone 8 - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/iphone-x/" class="link" target="_blank">iPhone X - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-3/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple Watch Series 3 - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple TV 4K - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/september-2017/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple Events - Keynote September 2017 - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/12/apple-stock-falls-on-disappointment-about-iphone-x-release-date.html" class="link" target="_blank">Apple stock falls on disappointment about iPhone X release date</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://browsethestacks.tumblr.com/post/160800037394" class="link" target="_blank">BrowseTheStacks, More Marvel(ous) Covers Of Bill Sienkiewicz</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/brentajones/status/907710638889238528" class="link" target="_blank">Brent Jones on Twitter: "@danbenjamin @hotdogsladies Dan is mistaken about the camera orientation. 8 & 7 are the same. It’s the X that’s vertical."</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/907655750901678080" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Wait. You wrote a letter from a wrecked car?"</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://Care.com/backtowork">Care.com</a>(To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership visit <a href="http://Care.com/backtowork">Care.com/backtowork</a> when you subscribe.)</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 has useful updates on Windows backup options and answers questions about <a href="http://hackintoshmethod.com/">building a Hackintosh</a>. Both of your hosts extoll the virtues of their new Apple TV remote case dinguses.</p> <p>The big topic this week is Nintendo Switch, and Dan has a lot of great stuff to share about his family's first weekend with their new console. (Spoiler: everybody likes it!)</p> <p>Your hosts respond to listener questions about iOS wishlist items and how to freshen up a moribund OmniFocus setup.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #18 — 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 21st to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="http://www.nintendo.com/switch/" class="link" target="_blank">Nintendo Switch™ - Official site – Nintendo gaming system</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://hackintoshmethod.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Hackintosh Method</a><br />Straight-forward recommendations and suggested parts lists by Dan Benjamin for building a Hackintosh capable of running macOS Sierra 10.12 (and Windows 10, Linux, etc.). </li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/canvas/36" class="link" target="_blank">Canvas #36: Wishes for iOS 11 - Relay FM</a><br />This week Fraser and Federico welcome special guest Merlin Mann to discuss opportunities for improvements that may - or may not - arrive in iOS 11. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EN4LB9W/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Remote Case for Apple Tv 4th Generation, Akwox Light Weight [Anti Slip] Shock Proof Silicone Remote Cover Case for New Apple Tv 4th Gen Siri Remote Controller with Lanyard (Black): Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree" class="link" target="_blank">Macrium Software | Your Image is Everything</a><br />Protect your personal documents, photos, music and e-mails. Upgrade your hard disk or try new operating systems in the safe knowledge that everything is securely saved in an easily recovered backup file. Macrium Reflect supports backup to local, network and USB drives as well as burning to all DVD formats. This version is for non-commercial home use. </li><li><a href="https://www.acronis.com/en-au/personal/computer-backup/" class="link" target="_blank">The Best Computer Backup Software - Acronis True Image 2018</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2014/04/how-to-run-a-portable-version-of-windows-from-a-usb-drive/" class="link" target="_blank">How To Run A Portable Version Of Windows From A USB Drive | Lifehacker Australia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://junecloud.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Junecloud</a><br />Deliveries will help you track your packages from UPS, FedEx, DHL, TNT, and many other shipping companies. You can also track orders from services like Amazon and Apple before they ship. Your full tracking details are just a tap away, and you can also see your package’s location on a map. If you like you can view the shipping company’s web page, or easily share your shipment over email, text message, or AirDrop. Deliveries can even add estimated delivery dates to your calendar. </li><li><a href="https://www.stockinformer.com/checker-nintendo-switch-console" class="link" target="_blank">Nintendo Switch Console in Stock Checker, Tracker and Locator</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Original-6-pack-Samsung-Traveling-Accessory/dp/B00P86WO1O/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1504636419&sr=1-2&keywords=Piggy+Cell+Phone+Stand" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Piggy / The Original Piggy Cell Phone Stand 6-pack / iPhone 6 / Samsung Galaxy S5 / Traveling Cell Phone Stand / Cell Phone Holder / Cell Phone Accessory / Piggy Back /: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Gray-Joy-Con/dp/B01LTHP2ZK/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1504638482&sr=1-2&keywords=nintendo+switch" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Con: Video Games</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.mackweldon.com/products/longsleeve?color=True%20Navy" class="link" target="_blank">Mack Weldon | Men's Pima Long Sleeve - 100%

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Don't provoke Dan.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin (once again) complain about what works and what just <em>kiiiinda</em> works with smart devices. Who's winning the voice control game, and who's struggling to play catchup? Ecosystems!</p> <p>Next up, the boys talk about some surprisingly handy and useful cases for that befuddling Apple TV remote. Also, Dan needs your help to back up Cash's Windows box. Merlin has an important request, too.</p> <p>Also provided are scientific updates on how much a scale weighs.</p> <p>Finally, Merlin offers a whole goddamned book's worth of awesome productivity advice via a cheap notebook and five (5) daily bullet points.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-echo-devices-now-support-multi-room-audio-playback/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon Echo devices now support multi-room audio playback | AFTVnews</a><br />After several leaks, Amazon has now added support for multi-room audio to the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show. The new feature allows you to group together multiple Echo devices and play music on all devices simultaneously. The feature is also being made available to 3rd-party speaker manufacturers so non-Echo devices can also sync music with Amazon’s own speakers. </li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/262" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #262: Large Platinum Spoon</a><br />TOPIC: Staying out of Technology Detention </li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #18 — 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 21st to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/upgrade/156" class="link" target="_blank">Upgrade #156: The Silly Season - Relay FM</a><br />Special guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about Apple event rumors, why we care about Apple kremlinology, our approaches to keeping and deleting files in our digital libraries, and Jason's recent 11-day road trip to the total eclipse. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EN4LB9W/" class="link" target="_blank">Remote Case for Apple Tv 4th Generation, Akwox Light Weight [Anti Slip] Shock Proof Silicone Remote Cover Case for New Apple Tv 4th Gen Siri Remote Controller with Lanyard (Black)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ESXK5PO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: elago R1 Intelli Case [RED]-[HEAVY SHOCK ABSORPTION][MAGNET TECHNOLOGY][LANYARD INCLUDED] for apple TV Remote: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://machinelearning.apple.com/2017/08/06/siri-voices.html" class="link" target="_blank">Deep Learning for Siri’s Voice: On-device Deep Mixture Density Networks for Hybrid Unit Selection Synthesis - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.mackweldon.com/products/longsleeve?color=True%20Navy" class="link" target="_blank">Mack Weldon | Men's Pima Long Sleeve - 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton</a><br />More Pima, more comfort. Designed with a slim fit and an enzyme wash for a smooth finish, this crew neck long sleeve T offers premium softness on colder days, indoors or out. Imported. </li><li><a href="http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html" class="link" target="_blank">SuperDuper!</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree" class="link" target="_blank">Macrium Software | Your Image is Everything</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/337" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #337: Cognitive Bottleneck</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280" class="link" target="_blank">Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: David Allen: 9780142000281: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjFRHIhSvwc" class="link" target="_blank">"True Love Ways" Buddy Holly - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://ring.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Ring Video Doorbell for Your Smartphone | Ring</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/902554259018858496" class="link

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: It's like elevator buttons.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk a <em>lot</em> about komodo dragons. Also, homework sucks, seed codes rule, and <a href="https://twitter.com/movesapp">@Movesapp</a> drools.</p> <p>How do we get so scared about things? How cool did flying used to be?</p> <p>Your hosts respond to listener questions about the state of self-tracking, and the scourge of extraneous device notifications.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #18 — 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 21st to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/sfzoo/status/900019623608721409" class="link" target="_blank">San Francisco Zoo on Twitter: "@hotdogsladies She is correct! He recently got the pins (used to help stabilize his back) taken out after 18 months to continue mobility improvement!"</a><br />She is correct! He recently got the pins (used to help stabilize his back) taken out after 18 months to continue mobility improvement! </li><li><a href="http://www.sfzoo.org/announcements/komodo-dragon-member-preview" class="link" target="_blank">Komodo Dragon!</a><br />We are so excited to announce that our new Komodo dragon has arrived from the Memphis Zoo. This is the first time in the history of the San Francisco Zoo that we have had a Komodo dragon. This 2-year old male is 47 inches long and weighs just under 5 pounds. He is adjusting nicely to his new home and has been very active! The former Binowee Landing entrance is being transformed into a new “Komodo Alley” exhibit to accommodate the special needs of this fascinating species, which include creating temperature gradients above 85 degrees with isolated hot spots in the 110-120 degree range. Komodos can reach a length of over nine feet, weigh close to 150 pounds and live up to 25 years. Come meet him in person! </li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cESolAdBT7A" class="link" target="_blank">The Freshman Komodo Dragon - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n3numFTraeo" class="link" target="_blank">Carmine Said One Boy - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+HhSfGM4Rs" class="link" target="_blank">#22 | Fight or Flight — Twenty Thousand Hertz — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_status" class="link" target="_blank">Conservation status - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_jay" class="link" target="_blank">Blue jay - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://exist.io/" class="link" target="_blank">Exist.io</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragon" class="link" target="_blank">Komodo dragon - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://gyrosco.pe/" class="link" target="_blank">Gyroscope · The new OS for the human body</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjFRHIhSvwc" class="link" target="_blank">"True Love Ways" Buddy Holly - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://formstack.com/backtowork?utm_source=backtowork&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=form+builder&utm_content=backtowork+sitelink">Formstack</a> (Visit <a href="http://formstack.com/backtowork?utm_source=backtowork&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=form+builder&utm_content=backtowork+sitelink">formstack.com/backtowork</a> for a free trial and to receive a promo code for 25% off your first three months).</p></li> <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> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: How do you know when you're <em>legitimately</em> overwhelmed?</p> <p>This episode, your hosts catch up on Florida, schedule and sleep consistency, ladders vs. walls, travel mania, and the fraught landscape of personal device security.</p> <p>Your hosts respond to listener feedback and questions regarding feeling overwhelmed and dealing with dumb clocks.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/08/17/ladder/" class="link" target="_blank">As You Climb the Ladder of Success, Be Sure It’s Leaning Against the Right Building | Quote Investigator</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2017/08/17/ios-11-emergency-sos-disables-touch-id/" class="link" target="_blank">iOS 11's SOS Feature Allows You to Temporarily Disable Touch ID and Require Passcode - Mac Rumors</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009J5O3K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: La Crosse Technology WT-3181PL Atomic Outdoor Clock with Temperature & Humidity-18 inch: Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_clock" class="link" target="_blank">Atomic clock - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horology" class="link" target="_blank">Horology - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RWZHXO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: G-Shock GWM5610-1 Men's Solar Black Resin Sport Watch: Casio: Watches</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://formstack.com/backtowork?utm_source=backtowork&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=form+builder&utm_content=backtowork+sitelink">Formstack</a> (Visit <a href="http://formstack.com/backtowork?utm_source=backtowork&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=form+builder&utm_content=backtowork+sitelink">formstack.com/backtowork</a> for a free trial and to receive a promo code for 25% off your first three months).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://pb.com/backtowork">SendPro from Pitney Bowes</a> (Visit <a href="http://pb.com/backtowork">pb.com/backtowork</a> to learn more, and when you sign up you’ll get SendPro FREE for 90 days, you’ll get a free 10-pound scale, and when your free trial is over, you’ll get SendPro for only $5 a month).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">Blue Apron</a> (Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals FREE—with FREE SHIPPING—by going to <a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">BlueApron.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Keep your hand away from the giant's mouth!</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin look back on summer and forward to the new school year. Also, some excellent ad hoc Business Analysis about the past and future of malls and other retail outposts.</p> <p>Your hosts respond to listener feedback and questions regarding domain name speculation and options for tracking multiple currencies</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.mailinator.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Mailinator</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #18 — Merlin Mann</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/magic-calculator/id421993158?uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Magic Calculator on the Mac App Store</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/09/25/443519599/episode-653-the-anti-store" class="link" target="_blank">Episode 653: The Anti-Store : Planet Money : NPR</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+BP5-ofJRQ" class="link" target="_blank">#653: The Anti-Store — Planet Money — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://twocatscomicbookstore.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Two Cats Comic Book Store | Certified new reader friendly!</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://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="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disposable_email_address" class="link" target="_blank">Disposable email address - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://gist.github.com/nocturnalgeek/1b8fa44283314544c487" class="link" target="_blank">A list of alternate domains that point to @mailinator.com · GitHub</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.acqualia.com/soulver/" class="link" target="_blank">Soulver | Acqualia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://better.fyi/" class="link" target="_blank">Home | Better</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://formstack.com/backtowork?utm_source=backtowork&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=form+builder&utm_content=backtowork+sitelink">Formstack</a> (Visit <a href="http://formstack.com/backtowork?utm_source=backtowork&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=form+builder&utm_content=backtowork+sitelink">formstack.com/backtowork</a> for a free trial and to receive a promo code for 25% off your first three months).</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://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>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Start treating yourself like a dummy today.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about iOS 11, the trade-offs of running betas, and waking up to how we're using devices differently. Merlin has thoughts on the usefulness of the will to live.</p> <p>Dan has a new approach to dealing with PR pitches, and the boys undertake an exciting new social experiment.</p> <p>Your hosts answer listener questions about the mechanics of calendar scheduling and best practices for building new habits.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.boredpanda.com/funny-amazon-ai-designed-phone-cases-fail/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon AI Designed To Create Phone Cases Terribly Malfunctions, Fills Store With 31,000+ Hilarious Products | Bored Panda</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://inspirobot.me/" class="link" target="_blank">InspiroBot</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/defocused/158/" class="link" target="_blank">Defocused | Every Day is a Winding Refn (Episode 158)</a><br />There’s squish and there’s also crunch. The return of Special Guest Merlin Mann! (Talking about "Drive") </li><li><a href="https://xkcd.com/1865/" class="link" target="_blank">xkcd: Wifi vs Cellular</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.getcloak.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.cactusvpn.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Surf anonymously online with VPN services from CactusVPN</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://better.fyi/" class="link" target="_blank">Home | Better</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/better/id1121192229?ls=1&mt=12&uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Better on the Mac App Store</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://betterworldclub.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Better World Club - Roadside Assistance, Insurance and Travel</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_arts_education" class="link" target="_blank">Liberal arts education - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/life-below-zero/" class="link" target="_blank">Life Below Zero - National Geographic Channel</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Below_Zero" class="link" target="_blank">Life Below Zero - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70302838" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.mackweldon.com/products/longsleeve" class="link" target="_blank">Mack Weldon | Men's Pima Long Sleeve T-Shirt - 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton</a><br />More Pima, more comfort. Designed with a slim fit and an enzyme wash for a smooth finish, this crew neck long sleeve T offers premium softness on colder days, indoors or out. Imported. </li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/" class="link" target="_blank">The Imitation Game (2014) - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imitation_Game" class="link" target="_blank">The Imitation Game - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dean_Morgan" class="link" target="_blank">Jeffrey Dean Morgan - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/marcoarment/status/892042280172957697" class="link" target="_blank">Marco Arment on Twitter: "Beta 4 is much buggier than 3 was for me. No showstoppers, just lots of rough edges. iOS 11 has been the buggiest beta series since iOS 7."</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://streaksapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">STREAKS. The to-do list that helps you form good habits. For iPhone.</a><br />The to-do list that helps you form good habits. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/760580954532433920" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: ""Every day, somebody's born who's never seen The Flintstones." —WXIX Station Manager, ca. 1973"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hotdogsladies/status/760585088035803136" class="link" target="_blank">Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Here's the origin of my oft-quoted line about The Flintstones and why I think it's important. https://t.co/2Li

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Mapping Your Focus and Motivation</p> <p>This week, Dan talks about a cool new addition to his <a href="http://fireside.fm/">Fireside.fm</a> service, and Merlin interviews him about how he likes to choose, plan, and evolve the features of an app.</p> <p>Two questions this week, both from Listener Jonathan.</p> <p>First, your hosts address the era of Peak TV, including how they choose their TV services and how they recommend narrowing in on finding the best stuff to watch (and when).</p> <p>Next, the evergreen topic of calendars and todos returns. How do you decide what goes where? And how do combine focus and motivation to derive a functional map of your time terrain?</p> <p>Dan considers acquiring a house mammal.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/11/15953660/hulu-20th-century-fox-bobs-burgers-futurama" class="link" target="_blank">Hulu is getting every episode of Bob’s Burgers, Futurama, and more - The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YviYufXRw0g" class="link" target="_blank">Dobis P.R.: What We Do and Who We Are - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/tvtm/" class="link" target="_blank">TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtsbOpRnZ3w" class="link" target="_blank">[NSFW] Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Season 4 | Prices - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://pixar.wikia.com/wiki/Gilbert_Huph" class="link" target="_blank">Gilbert Huph | Pixar Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://textexpander.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-jul17">TextExpander from Smile</a> (To try TextExpander free for 30 days visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-jul17">textexpander.com/b2w</a>)!</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://jet.com">Jet</a> (For 20% off your first 2 orders over $35, visit <a href="http://jet.com">Jet.com</a> and enter promo code BACKTOWORK at checkout)!</p></li> <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> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Help! My bosses are doing a really dumb thing!</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin help a listener and his youngster get started with Spider-Man. Also, hey, support <a href="http://www.comicshoplocator.com/">your Local Comic Shop</a>!</p> <p>Listener Molly asks how to help prevent a terrible, damaging change from happening inside her company.</p> <p>Dan talks about <em>War for the Planet of the Apes</em>, and Merlin knows when to exit on a good bit.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://instantpot.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://collider.com/spider-man-homecoming-spidey-sense-explained/#images" class="link" target="_blank">Spider-Man: Homecoming's Lack of Spidey Sense Explained | Collider</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-do-i-deal-with-an-incompetent-boss/?ex_cid=story-twitter" class="link" target="_blank">How Do I Deal With An Incompetent Boss? | FiveThirtyEight</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://marvel.com/comics/collection/6181/ultimate_spider-man_ultimate_collection_book_1_trade_paperback" class="link" target="_blank">Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Book 1 (Trade Paperback) | Ultimate Marvel | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.zojirushi.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Zojirushi</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-ZCC18-10-Cup-1-8-Liters-Premium/dp/B000A7NN4I/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1500399552&sr=1-1&keywords=NS-ZCC18" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 10-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker, 1.8-Liters, Premium White: Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Spider-Man-Vol-Power-Responsibility/dp/0785139400/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500400620&sr=8-1&keywords=ultimate+spiderman" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1: Power and Responsibility (9780785139409): Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://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="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Comics:_Spider-Man" class="link" target="_blank">Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Brand_New_Day" class="link" target="_blank">Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://nothingbutcomics.net/2016/05/23/remembering-darwyn-cookes-catwoman/" class="link" target="_blank">Remembering Darwyn Cooke’s Catwoman | Nothing But Comics</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.npr.org/2017/07/12/533862948/lets-get-graphic-100-favorite-comics-and-graphic-novels" class="link" target="_blank">100 Best Comics And Graphic Novels : NPR</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64mWOoj68qo" class="link" target="_blank">Andy Serkis Becomes Gollum To Read Trump's Tweets - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra_(metaphor)" class="link" target="_blank">Cassandra (metaphor) - Wikipedia</a><br />The Cassandra metaphor (variously labelled the Cassandra 'syndrome', 'complex', 'phenomenon', 'predicament', 'dilemma', or 'curse') occurs when valid warnings or concerns are dismissed or disbelieved. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Electric-Pressure-Cooker-Cookbook/dp/1623156122/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500404776&sr=8-3&keywords=instant+pot+recipes" class="link" target="_blank">The Instant Pot® Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Fast & Healthy Meals: Laurel Randolph: 0642688056285: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/quick-pressure-release-or-natural-pressure-release/" class="link" target="_blank">Quick Pressure Release or Natural Pressure Release</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC:_The_New_Frontier" class="link" target="_blank">DC: The New Frontier - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Making the spice flow.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin dive into the thriving ecosystem of Florida's ad hoc roofing and lawn care professionals. Merlin gets The Boeing Contract, and Dan leaves a check under the mat.</p> <p>Your hosts admit they don't really understand the big kerfuffle over 1Password, but they admit to feeling the pain of being an indie developer today. Dan just wants the beef ribs he'd been promised.</p> <p>Around <code>1:19:30</code>, the spoiler horn fires off for a squee-filled celebration of <em>Spider-Man: Homecoming</em>. (Seriously. Just go see this movie.)</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/what-happened-when-the-ceo-of-dropbox-was-late-to-.html" class="link" target="_blank">What Happened When the CEO of Dropbox Was Late to an All-Hands Meeting (About Being on Time) | Inc.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://fitsandstarts.fm/eventually-it-sucks-less" class="link" target="_blank">Fits + Starts: 18: Eventually it sucks less (with Merlin Mann)</a><br />Merlin stops by to talk about finding a job that fits you, prototyping your future, and manufacturing care. Then we have a lot of rapid fire questions for him. </li><li><a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/evdbdz/why-security-experts-are-pissed-that-1password-is-pushing-users-to-the-cloud" class="link" target="_blank">Why Security Experts Are Pissed That ‘1Password’ Is Pushing Users to the Cloud - Motherboard</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://adventuretime.wikia.com/wiki/King_Worm_(episode)" class="link" target="_blank">King Worm (episode) | Adventure Time Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Worm" class="link" target="_blank">King Worm - Wikipedia</a><br />The series follows the adventures of Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada), a human boy, and his best friend and adoptive brother Jake (voiced by John DiMaggio), a dog with magical powers to change shape and grow and shrink at will. In this episode, Finn and Jake find themselves trapped in their own subconscious by the King Worm (voiced by Estrada). </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Spider-Man" class="link" target="_blank">Ultimate Spider-Man - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_1_33" class="link" target="_blank">Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 33 | Marvel Database | FANDOM powered by Wikia</a><br />Spider-Man is trapped by tons of iron and finds it in himself to raise the giant mechanism trapping him to rid himself of guilt given by Uncle Ben’s death and to save Aunt May. </li><li><a href="https://comicvine.gamespot.com/the-amazing-spider-man-33-the-final-chapter/4000-8364/" class="link" target="_blank">The Amazing Spider-Man #33 - The Final Chapter (Issue)</a><br />Spider-Man attempts to find the ISO-36 serum that may provide a cure for Aunt May. But from whose hands must he acquire this unique formula? Peter must make some difficult choices to save the ones he loves. </li><li><a href="http://sequart.org/magazine/42273/steve-ditko-and-the-greatest-spider-man-story-ever-told/" class="link" target="_blank">“The Final Chapter!”: Peter Parker, Steve Ditko, and the Greatest Spider-Man Story Ever Told | Sequart Organization</a><br />Peter Parker, Steve Ditko, and the Greatest Spider-Man Story Ever Told </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chekhov%27s_gun" class="link" target="_blank">Chekhov's gun - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://eero.com/">eero</a> (For free overnight shipping, visit eero.com and at checkout select overnight shipping then enter BACKTOWORK to make it free)!</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://pb.com/backtowork">SendPro from Pitney Bowes</a> (Visit <a href="http://pb.com/backtowork">pb.com/backtowork</a> to learn more, and when you sign up you’ll get SendPro FREE for 90 days, you’ll get a free 10-pound scale, and when your free trial is over, you’ll get SendPro for only $5 a month).</p></li> <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> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Time Tetris in Difficult Mode</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin do a VERY deep dive on one listener's question about life with an excruciating shared Google Calendar. Merlin, unsurprisingly, has a <em>lot</em> to say about this. No. Like, really. A lot a <strong>lot</strong>.</p> <p>Other topics include Food Lion bleach meat, God's only sandwich, Adventure Time Mashup Pack (Finally!), Agape love, and, importantly, "<em>What’s Happening To Sleep Train?</em>"</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://fitsandstarts.fm/eventually-it-sucks-less" class="link" target="_blank">Fits + Starts: 18: Eventually it sucks less (with Merlin Mann)</a><br />Merlin stops by to talk about finding a job that fits you, prototyping your future, and manufacturing care. Then we have a lot of rapid fire questions for him. </li><li><a href="https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/adventure-time-comes-minecraft" class="link" target="_blank">Adventure Time comes to Minecraft! | Minecraft</a><br />[Update: Thanks to the mystery of time, "Soon" has tranformed into "Now"! It's out today - July 6th - on Pocket and Windows 10! Totally orthogonal!] </li><li><a href="https://blog.soundcloud.com/2017/07/06/note-alex-ljung/" class="link" target="_blank">SoundCloud » A note from Alex Ljung</a><br />With more focus and a need to think about the long term, comes tough decisions. Today, after careful and painful consideration, we took the difficult step to let go of 173 SoundCloud staffers and consolidated the team into two offices: Berlin and New York. We are extremely grateful for the contributions of each and every staff member who will be leaving SoundCloud, and we wish all of them the best. Without them, we would not be where we are today. </li><li><a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/print-edition/2012/01/20/analyst-food-lion-never-recovered.html" class="link" target="_blank">Analyst: Food Lion never recovered from food-bleaching investigation - Jacksonville Business Journal</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.publix.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Welcome to Publix | Publix Super Markets</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVLOydduvqg" class="link" target="_blank">Publix Thanksgiving "Salt and Pepper" Commercial - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.rcfp.org/browse-media-law-resources/news-media-law/news-media-and-law-spring-2012/landmark-food-lion-case" class="link" target="_blank">The landmark Food Lion case | Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seventh_Sign" class="link" target="_blank">The Seventh Sign - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.sleeptrain.com/faq-mfrm.html" class="link" target="_blank">FAQ - Sleep Train is Now Mattress Firm</a><br />Starting in February, Sleep Train stores are being re-named to Mattress Firm. Customers will see store signs change from Sleep Train to Mattress Firm through March. You’ll continue to experience the same great people, service and guarantees — just under a new name. Sleep Train and Mattress Firm merged in 2014 and have been working in collaboration for the past two years. They will now share the same brand name. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agape" class="link" target="_blank">Agape - Wikipedia</a><br />Agape is a Greco-Christian term referring to "love; the highest form of love, charity", and "the love of God for man and of man for God". </li><li><a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/joan-lee-dead-wife-marvel-comics-legend-stan-lee-was-95-1018951" class="link" target="_blank">Joan Lee Dead: Wife of Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee Was 95 | Hollywood Reporter</a><br />The pair, who met when the Marvel boss was supposed to take her friend on a date, were married for 69 years. </li><li><a href="http://internetshakespeare.uvic.ca/doc/H5_FM/scene/4.3/#tln-2262" class="link" target="_blank">Henry V (Modern, Folio) :: Internet Shakespeare Editions</a><br /> be he ne'er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaNtV_iU61U" class="link" target="_blank">Cat Stevens - Peace Train - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Dash-Wand-With-Alexa/dp/B01MQMJFDK" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon Dash Wand With Alexa: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Drawing effective water.</p> <p>In this week's tight and bright episode, Dan and Merlin do dome followup on food bars and CBD oil, then discuss how to get better at letting people just enjoy what they like.</p> <p>In this week's main topic, your hosts address how to think more productively (and more realistically) about what you need from a task management app.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://esn.fm/systematic/195" class="link" target="_blank">195: Existing as a Curiosity with Merlin Mann</a><br />Merlin Mann, podcaster, man about the internet, and devastatingly handsome provocateur, joins Brett to talk about the state of writing on the web, Merlin's podcasts, and maybe even some politics. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0084H5970/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Vega Maca Chocolate Bar, 1.4oz, 24 Count: Health & Personal Care</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/29" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #29: I Download FLAC</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Coon" class="link" target="_blank">Carrie Coon - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Lindelof" class="link" target="_blank">Damon Lindelof - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/watchmen-tv-series-damon-lindelof-works-at-hbo-1014987" class="link" target="_blank">'Watchmen' TV Series From Damon Lindelof in the Works at HBO | Hollywood Reporter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/ump/15/" class="link" target="_blank">Unjustly Maligned | "Watchmen" with Merlin Mann (Episode 15)</a><br />Writer and podcaster Merlin Mann joins Antony to stand up (mostly) for the “Watchmen” movie, discuss the difficulty of separating source material from its adaptation… and then there’s that ending. </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://pb.com/backtowork">SendPro from Pitney Bowes</a> (Visit <a href="http://pb.com/backtowork">pb.com/backtowork</a> to learn more, and when you sign up you’ll get SendPro FREE for 90 days, you’ll get a free 10-pound scale, and when your free trial is over, you’ll get SendPro for only $5 a month).</p></li> <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="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-jun17">PDFpen 9</a> (Visit <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-jun17">SmileSoftware.com/b2w</a> to learn more about the new PDFpen 9).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Thirty cable boxes.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about beloved late night talk shows, <em>Planet of the Apes</em>, and the future of TV. Dan introduces his new thought technology about "Protoforms."</p> <p>Your hosts also respond to listener questions about using Chromecasts and how to start the day.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.10percenthappier.com/mindfulness-meditation-the-basics/" class="link" target="_blank">Mindfulness Meditation: The Basics — 10% Happier</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ7wx_JL2JU" class="link" target="_blank">Minecraft Adventure Time Mash-Up pack! - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://shop.gohcl.com/default.aspx?page=item%20detail&itemcode=17233" class="link" target="_blank">Item 17233 - Oral Dispenser with Tip Cap, Comar®, 1mL - Amber</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGPZnU-BLqQ&t=300s" class="link" target="_blank">David Letterman First Ever Appearance On The Tonight show With Johnny Carson - 1978 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/dongiller/videos" class="link" target="_blank">Don Giller - YouTube</a><br />Amazing old Letterman TV spots. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tonight_Show_Band" class="link" target="_blank">The Tonight Show Band - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_Severinsen" class="link" target="_blank">Doc Severinsen - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacker_(film)" class="link" target="_blank">Slacker (film) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2017/biz/news/vidangel-netflix-amazon-filtering-launch-1202464295/" class="link" target="_blank">VidAngel Launches Netflix and Amazon Content Filtering Service | Variety</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6D1YI-41ao" class="link" target="_blank">Monty Python - Dirty Hungarian Phrasebook - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V6IU9tfXDo" class="link" target="_blank">Letterman - GE Handshake - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">Blue Apron</a> (Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals FREE—with FREE SHIPPING—by going to <a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">BlueApron.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://pb.com/backtowork">SendPro from Pitney Bowes</a> (Visit <a href="http://pb.com/backtowork">pb.com/backtowork</a> to learn more, and when you sign up you’ll get SendPro FREE for 90 days, you’ll get a free 10-pound scale, and when your free trial is over, you’ll get SendPro for only $5 a month).</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 promo code BACKTOWORK at checkout.)</p></li> <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> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Asterisks and Question Marks.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin cover corgis (and other pets), asking for lettuce wraps, high-floor sandwiches, bread in a tube, <em>John Wick</em> (no spoilers), and the wonderful comic infographics of <a href="http://katewillaert.tumblr.com/">Kate Willaert</a>.</p> <p>There is some ecosystem talk regarding ride sharing statistics and Apple's announced addition of podcast listening analytics. How many <a href="https://panopticlick.eff.org/">bits of identifying information</a> are <em>you</em> sending?</p> <p>Your hosts answer Listener Tim's question about when to accept that you can't do everything and should just let go of old project ideas.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #17 — 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, June 15th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/01/how-to-sleep/508781/" class="link" target="_blank">How to Sleep - The Atlantic</a><br />Should you drink more coffee? Should you take melatonin? Can you train yourself to need less sleep? A physician’s guide to sleep in a stressful age. </li><li><a href="http://www.thatcutesite.com/corgi-cross-breeds-are-cute-25-pictures/" class="link" target="_blank">Corgi Cross Breeds Are Cute (25 Pictures)</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-corgis-fed-in-order-7417137" class="link" target="_blank">Queen's Corgis are fed 'in order of seniority' - and each has specially designed menu - Mirror Online</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl%27s_Jr." class="link" target="_blank">Carl's Jr. - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wick" class="link" target="_blank">John Wick - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://katewillaert.tumblr.com/post/161749431541/the-evolution-of-catwoman-just-in-time-for-the" class="link" target="_blank">The Evolution Of Catwoman Just in time for the...</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://sf.curbed.com/2017/6/13/15792722/tnc-report-uber-lyft" class="link" target="_blank">Lyft and Uber drivers generate 20 percent of miles driven on SF streets - Curbed SF</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.hubcityvintage.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Hub City Vintage | Vintage Seiko Watches, Seiko Watches</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/upgrade/145" class="link" target="_blank">Upgrade #145: Wandered into the Unicorn Grove - Relay FM</a><br />Jason and Myke pick up many threads from WWDC 2017, including San Jose’s suitability as an event host, the first reviews of the iPad Pro, a bunch of news we didn’t know about during our last episode, and Jason’s close encounter with a functioning HomePod speaker. </li><li><a href="https://panopticlick.eff.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Panopticlick</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.i-funbox.com/" class="link" target="_blank">iFunbox | the File and App Management Tool for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/apple/2017/06/review-10-5-inch-ipad-pro-is-pro-hardware-patiently-waiting-for-pro-software/" class="link" target="_blank">Review: The 10.5-inch iPad Pro is much more “pro” than what it replaces | Ars Technica</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/i/moments/874343411373023237" class="link" target="_blank">Drag and Drop on iPhone in iOS 11</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/237" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #237: Slow Your Roll</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wombat" class="link" target="_blank">Wombat - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <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> <ul> <li><a href="http://storyworth.com/backtowork">StoryWorth</a> (Visit <a hr

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: She was only 15 years old!</p> <p>This week kicks off with some thoughts on yesterday's WWDC Keynote and some potentially promising signs for Apple's future.</p> <p>Dan declares YouTube videos from <em>The Trip</em> to be the greatest thing Merlin has ever shown him, and he is correct. Merlin is infatuated with Nebo.</p> <p>Then, the boys answer listener questions about calendars, GTD and Buddhism, and how to choose a browser.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #17 — 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, June 15th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="http://www.myscript.com/nebo/" class="link" target="_blank">Nebo, The best way to take notes | MyScript</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/reviews/nebos-handwriting-recognition-elevates-your-notes/" class="link" target="_blank">Nebo’s Handwriting Recognition Elevates Your Notes – MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaron_Lanier" class="link" target="_blank">Jaron Lanier - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/pipelineclassic/1" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Pipeline Classic #1: Markus "Notch" Persson</a><br />Markus "Notch" Persson, creator of the indie game Minecraft, talks with Dan Benjamin about inspiration, creativity, and the future of gaming. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB3eSud1_Cs" class="link" target="_blank">Random impressions - YouTube</a><br />Some very amusing competitive impressions from Rob Bryden and Steve Coogan. Michael Caine impression </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGRVw8Fc4HM" class="link" target="_blank">Steve Coogan & Rob Brydon in The Trip - James Bond & Liam Neeson - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFIQIpC5_wY" class="link" target="_blank">This Is How Michael Caine Speaks - The Trip - BBC Two - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://brave.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Brave Software | Building a Better Web</a><br />The new Brave browser automatically blocks ads and trackers, making it faster and safer than your current browser. </li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://awaytravel.com/fathersday">Away</a> (Visit <a href="http://awaytravel.com/fathersday">awaytravel.com/fathersday</a> and use the code BACKTOWORK for $20 off any carry-on purchase, a free Harry's shave kit & stories collection book).</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><strong>TOPIC</strong>: "The results have been increbidle."</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin opine about various Apple feelings and wondering where the heck things are going. Merlin is sanguine.</p> <p>Merlin is mad at KFC, and Dan reminds us how great 1974 was for movies.</p> <p>Finally, your hosts respond to listener feedback.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/the-multiverse/2017/05/a-fascinating-graphic-novel-about-the-origins-of-dungeons-dragons/" class="link" target="_blank">A fascinating graphic novel about the origins of Dungeons & Dragons | Ars Technica</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/canvas/36" class="link" target="_blank">Canvas #36: Wishes for iOS 11 - Relay FM</a><br />This week Fraser and Federico welcome special guest Merlin Mann to discuss opportunities for improvements that may - or may not - arrive in iOS 11. </li><li><a href="https://sparkmailapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">The best email app for iPhone iPad and Mac | Spark</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204032" class="link" target="_blank">How Power Nap works on your Mac - Apple Support</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snap-on" class="link" target="_blank">Snap-on - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://mountaindew.wikia.com/wiki/Baja_Blast" class="link" target="_blank">Baja Blast | Mountain Dew Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cat_from_Outer_Space" class="link" target="_blank">The Cat from Outer Space - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SEaSW1jtnQ" class="link" target="_blank">The Cat From Outer Space (1978) - Trailer - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkbRJMGFo9g" class="link" target="_blank">Beyond the Door (1974) - Trailer - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p568_U9Ulrs" class="link" target="_blank">Beyond the Door (trailer) 1974 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pIS2L5BVLs" class="link" target="_blank">The Legacy (1978) Trailer - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWgwJfbeCeU" class="link" target="_blank">Butterfield DIET - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/connected/144" class="link" target="_blank">Connected #144: The Barometer of Happiness - Relay FM</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-may17">PDFpen</a> (To learn more about the new PDFpen 9 visit <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-may17">smilesoftware.com/b2w</a>)</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://bombfell.com/backtowork">Bombfell</a> (Visit <a href="http://bombfell.com/backtowork">Bombfell.com/backtowork</a> to get $25 off your first purchase).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Again with the motivation.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what motivates the companies who make set-top boxes vs. the providers of the content for those dinguses. What attracts fans to a given platform, and why are we getting so resistant to straight-up <em>buying</em> movies and TV shows? ("I learned it by watching you!")</p> <p>In listener feedback, your hosts examine whether and how various apps and services can be deployed in the service of building better habits.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://huffduffer.com/lickel/108258" class="link" target="_blank">Quotidian Public Radio #3: Nation of Talkers - "Planet Comment"</a><br />"Social Media expert, Dr. Robert Chandler (onFocus University), joins Connor to discuss web-based community and user-generated content. He also takes a few calls from QPR listeners." </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundgarden" class="link" target="_blank">Soundgarden - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goliath_(TV_series)" class="link" target="_blank">Goliath (TV series) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/tvaziri/status/840634167641554944" class="link" target="_blank">Todd Vaziri on Twitter: "More basement cleanup: all DVDs now in sleeves and binders. All jewel cases and inserts recycled. This is about 1/4 of the collection. https://t.co/u3ymdqywKt"</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.vulture.com/2017/05/2016-2017-tv-season-in-five-really-depressing-charts.html" class="link" target="_blank">2016–2017 TV Season in 5 Really Depressing Charts</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0891445/?ref_=nv_sr_1" class="link" target="_blank">Todd Vaziri - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofeedback" class="link" target="_blank">Biofeedback - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin" class="link" target="_blank">Theremin - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://pavlok.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Home - Pavlok</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/15" class="link" target="_blank">Defending the Border | Do By Friday</a><br />(The one where everybody shocks each other) </li><li><a href="https://www.wired.com/2017/05/apple-park-new-silicon-valley-campus/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple’s New Campus: An Exclusive Look Inside the Mothership | WIRED</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/441/when-patents-attack" class="link" target="_blank">441: When Patents Attack!</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+DeCklqMNQ/1:01:41" class="link" target="_blank">Upgrade 142: You Want Applause — Upgrade — Overcast</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <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> <ul> <li><a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">Blue Apron</a> (Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals FREE—with FREE SHIPPING—by going to <a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">BlueApron.com/backtowork</a>.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Odds 'N Sods</p> <p>In this sprawling "odds 'n sods" episode, Dan and Merlin discuss: superheroes, scary movie trailers, (yes, <em>more</em>) egregious package delivery drama, customer service Buddhism, some excellent kids books, updates on the pretty good Hulu Live TV service, commercials for prescription drugs, politics and blood pressure, the joys of Nuzzel.com, auditing your online authorizations, why Meh.com are jackals, spray-on hair, delivery tracking services, and, yes, some deep updates on emails pitching visits from guests.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Birthright-Mark-Waid/dp/1401202527" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Superman: Birthright (9781401202521): Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu, Leinil Francis Yu^Gerry Alanguilan, Dave McCaig: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman:_Birthright" class="link" target="_blank">Superman: Birthright - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoOU1YQ_xkQ" class="link" target="_blank">Shazam! Intro - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.kids-in-mind.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Kids-In-Mind: Movie ratings & parents' reviews that actually work</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Reviews & Age Ratings - Best Movies, Books, Apps, Games for Kids</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/marcoarment/status/861605005199122432" class="link" target="_blank">Marco Arment on Twitter: "Called AT&T to have them fix *their* screwup, and about 15 of the 25 minutes were them selling me HARD on DirecTV service I kept declining."</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.ign.com/lists/top-100-comic-book-villains/16" class="link" target="_blank">The Top 100 Comic Book Villains - IGN.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wings-Fire-Boxset-Books-1-5/dp/0545855721/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494960445&sr=8-2&keywords=wings+of+fire" class="link" target="_blank">Wings of Fire Boxset, Books 1-5 (Wings of Fire): Tui T. Sutherland: 9780545855723: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Olympians-Paperback-covers-poster/dp/1484707230/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494960464&sr=1-3&keywords=percy+jackson" class="link" target="_blank">Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers w/poster) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians): Rick Riordan, John Rocco: 9781484707234: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pilgrim%27s_Progress" class="link" target="_blank">The Pilgrim's Progress - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_Tollbooth" class="link" target="_blank">The Phantom Tollbooth - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://nuzzel.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Nuzzel - News From Your Friends</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/settings/applications" class="link" target="_blank">Twitter / Settings</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/account/security" class="link" target="_blank">Account - Dropbox</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://myaccount.google.com/security#connectedapps" class="link" target="_blank">Sign-in & security</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GeF7A05zQ8" class="link" target="_blank">1990's INFOMERCIAL HELL #19: Spray paint the bald away with GLH, by Ronco, of course! - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://wilfullyobscure.blogspot.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Wilfully Obscure</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cmgiys2n1o" class="link" target="_blank">Dunkirk Trailer #2 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd60i3ZnLOE" class="link" target="_blank">THE BOOK OF HENRY - Official Trailer [HD] - In Theaters June 16 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+93n7ec78/1:26:01" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. #230 - Monster Trucks — The Flop House — Overcast</a><br />Stuart Wellington's bad theater experience with _Logan_. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Lady in a tube.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin unexpectedly end up doing a pretty deep dive on Amazon voice products and the evolving ecosystem around them. Which is way more interesting than it sounds.</p> <p>Deep dive.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://qi.com/podcast" class="link" target="_blank">QI - "No Such Thing As A Fish" Podcast</a><br />"A weekly podcast in which the QI researchers share their most interesting recent discoveries." </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumby" class="link" target="_blank">Chumby - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.mysmalt.com/" class="link" target="_blank">SMALT-The smart home device that elevates your dining experience</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Hands-Free-Camera-Style-Assistant/dp/B0186JAEWK" class="link" target="_blank">Introducing Echo Look - Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-MW46WB-Introducing-Echo-Show/dp/B01J24C0TI/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1494353440&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+show" class="link" target="_blank">Introducing Echo Show - Amazon Official Site</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/tapbot_paul/status/861998056513957888" class="link" target="_blank">Paul Haddad on Twitter: "Introducing the Amazon Echo Show, for all those people who want a non-portable 7” $230 tablet! https://t.co/8iHwnzuHyb"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013DJSKKQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3GMZQOUWPO8X0&coliid=I20VURRVN5IURH&th=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Invoxia Smart Portable Speaker with Amazon Alexa, Grey: Home Audio & Theater</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Invoxia-Smart-Portable-Speaker-Amazon/dp/B013DJSKKQ?th=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Invoxia Smart Portable Speaker with Amazon Alexa, Grey: Home Audio & Theater</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.invoxia.com/triby/" class="link" target="_blank">Triby - Smart Portable Speaker with Alexa Voice Service</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.sonos.com/en-us/home" class="link" target="_blank">Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sonos-PLAY-Compact-Wireless-Streaming/dp/B00EWCUK1Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1494356020&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=sonos&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Sonos PLAY:1 Compact Wireless Smart Speaker for Streaming Music (Black): Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sonos-PLAY-Mid-Sized-Wireless-Streaming/dp/B005441AJC/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1494356020&sr=1-4&keywords=sonos" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Sonos PLAY:3 Mid-Sized Wireless Smart Speaker for Streaming Music (Black): Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.wired.com/2016/08/amazon-echo-adds-sonos-voice-control-stable/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon Echo Now Lets You Control Your Sonos Speakers | WIRED</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/connected/141" class="link" target="_blank">Connected #141: The Espresso Debacle - Relay FM</a><br />The band is back together just in time to talk about Federico's new iPhone case, the Echo Show, Phil Schiller's comments on App Store upgrade pricing and more. </li><li><a href="https://marco.org/headphones-bluetooth" class="link" target="_blank">Bluetooth Headphones Mega-Review – Marco.org</a><br />Merlin loves these: "Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2: $200. Excellent all-around package, with great sound, comfort, and controls at a great price." </li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.engadget.com/amp/2017/05/09/hulu-live-tv-review/" class="link" target="_blank">Hulu Live TV has the potential for greatness, but it's a tough sell</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.hulu.com/live-tv" class="link" target="_blank">Watch Live TV Online and Stream On-demand | Hulu</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #17 — Merlin Mann</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http:

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Curiosity before fear.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the experience of Apple stores and repairs, <em>The Handmaid's Tale</em>, Dan's invertebrate-sensing skills, and some follow-up on "look left, go left."</p> <p>Listener Molly asks about how to become a morning person, and Listener Lance wants help with the anxiety of moving someplace new.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cwhemp.com/customer/account/create?rc=59089f1250fc2" class="link" target="_blank">Dan's CBD Oil Recommendation</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 your new mattress).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://Gateway17.com/WORK">Alibaba</a> (Visit <a href="http://Gateway17.com/WORK">Gateway17.com/WORK</a> to save 50% off the registration fee, while event passes last).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Velocity!</p> <p>This week Dan and Merlin talk about lice, Kenny Rogers, strange memory phenomena, an intriguing new oil, and popcorn nugs pricing.</p> <p>A question from Listener Ben leads to suggestions for finding velocity.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path" class="link" target="_blank">Desire path - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/mzs/a-lie-agreed-upon-david-milchs-deadwood" class="link" target="_blank">"A Lie Agreed Upon: David Milch's Deadwood" | MZS | Roger Ebert</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-walking-through-doorway-makes-you-forget/" class="link" target="_blank">Why Walking through a Doorway Makes You Forget - Scientific American</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2017/04/what-cannabidiol-oil-did-for-me.html" class="link" target="_blank">Can CBD Oil Help Cure Anxiety?</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.medicaljane.com/2015/01/14/the-differences-between-hemp-and-cannabis/" class="link" target="_blank">Understanding The Differences Between Hemp and Cannabis</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://sfgreendelivery.org/menunav/menu.php?page_name=highthc" class="link" target="_blank">Menu</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_M._Pirsig" class="link" target="_blank">Robert M. Pirsig - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/04/24/525443040/-zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance-author-robert-m-pirsig-dies-at-88" class="link" target="_blank">'Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' Author Robert M. Pirsig Dies At 88 : The Two-Way : NPR</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.agilenutshell.com/yesterdays_weather" class="link" target="_blank">Yesterdays Weather</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.cwhemp.com/customer/account/create?rc=59089f1250fc2" class="link" target="_blank">Dan's CBD Oil Recommendation</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://textexpander.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-apr17">TextExpander</a> (Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-apr17">textexpander.com/b2w</a> to start your free trial).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">Blue Apron</a> (Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals FREE—with FREE SHIPPING—by going to <a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">BlueApron.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://getflow.com/bokbok">Flow</a> (Visit <a href="http://getflow.com/bokbok">getflow.com/bokbok</a> to start a free trial today. Listeners of Back to Work will save 20% on a monthly plan or 30% on an annual subscription at checkout!)</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Triangles Everywhere!</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin shuck and/or jive about stealing, Publix, airlines, driver’s ed, douchebagerié, Twitter bots, and more.</p> <p>Main topic this week is a question from Listener Brian about project management. Merlin expounds at length at this dark art and what it can teach us about life.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #16 — Merlin Mann</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oVfHeWTKjag" class="link" target="_blank">Facebook Fraud - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_triangle" class="link" target="_blank">Project management triangle - Wikipedia</a><br />The Project Management Triangle (called also Triple Constraint or the Iron Triangle) is a model of the constraints of project management. It is a graphic aid where the three attributes show on the corners of the triangle to show opposition. It is useful to help with intentionally choosing project biases, or analyzing the goals of a project. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_path_method" class="link" target="_blank">Critical path method - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resource_leveling" class="link" target="_blank">Resource leveling - Wikipedia</a><br />In project management, resource leveling is defined by A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) as "A technique in which start and finish dates are adjusted based on resource constraints with the goal of balancing demand for resources with the available supply."[1] </li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/04/the-next-gluten/523686/" class="link" target="_blank">Lectins Could Become the Next Gluten - The Atlantic</a><br />Plant proteins called lectins are an emerging source of confusion and fear. </li><li><a href="http://www.shirky.com/writings/herecomeseverybody/powerlaw_weblog.html" class="link" target="_blank">Shirky: Power Laws, Weblogs, and Inequality</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/227171968-Accepting-Apple-Pay" class="link" target="_blank">Squarespace Help - Accepting Apple Pay</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_work_triangle" class="link" target="_blank">Kitchen work triangle - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_design" class="link" target="_blank">Universal design - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1xicVRrgCc" class="link" target="_blank">Weekends were made for Michelob 1977 TV ad - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/macaronique/status/856569736540368898" class="link" target="_blank">Angela Brett on Twitter: "@hotdogsladies Apparently that's what facebook bots do, so I wouldn't be surprised. https://t.co/mVKgZENwgG"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archers_of_Loaf" class="link" target="_blank">Archers of Loaf - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.43folders.com/2007/12/12/dick-kipple" class="link" target="_blank">Dick on Kipple | 43 Folders</a><br />There's the First Law of Kipple... 'Kipple drives out nonkipple.'...Kipple is useless objects, like junk mail or match folders after you use the last match or gum wrappers or yesterday's homeopape. When nobody's around, kipple reproduces itself. For instance, if you to go bed leaving any kipple around your apartment, when you wake up there is twice as much of it. It always gets more and more.No one can win against kipple, except temporarily and maybe in one spot. </li><li><a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=kipple" class="link" target="_blank">Urban Dictionary: kipple</a><br />Kipple is a word coined by the remarkable science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. It refers to the sinister type of rubbish which simply builds up without any human intervention. Eventually, one day, the entire world will have moved to a state of kipplization. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path" class="link" target="_blank">Desire path - Wikipedia</a><br />A desire path (formally referred to as desire line in transportation planning, also known as a game trail, social trail, herd path, cow path, goat track, pig trail or bootleg trail) can

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Oh my GOD, this is <strong><em>torture</em></strong>.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—amongst other <em>odds and sods</em>— the Mean FedEx Guy, the weird future of gig economies, and <em>Adventure Time</em>.</p> <p>Then, there's some handy tips on how to leverage iOS Accessibility settings for a better and more efficient experience on your device.</p> <p>Listener Michelle writes in to ask about dealing with colleagues who use the hallway as an ad hoc one-on-one meeting. What strategies can we employ to be civil and collegial about careless interruptions without lowering our standards or losing our minds?</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #16 — 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, April 27th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="http://www.imore.com/how-to-use-theater-mode-apple-watch" class="link" target="_blank">How to use Theater Mode on the Apple Watch | iMore</a><br />Includes a great tip on making a bespoke theater-friendly custom watch face. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brat_Pack_(actors)" class="link" target="_blank">Brat Pack (actors) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Rival-buys-SF-s-biggest-cab-company-for-chump-11063441.php" class="link" target="_blank">Rival buys SF's biggest cab company for chump change - SFGate</a><br />For less than a million bucks, CityWide gets Yellow Cab's color scheme, its famous phone number (415) 333-3333, 160 of its cabs and the sublease to Yellow Cab's property. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJnOftZRCfQ" class="link" target="_blank">Adventure Time Pilot - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://adventuretime.wikia.com/wiki/Animated_short/Transcript" class="link" target="_blank">Animated short/Transcript | Adventure Time Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia</a><br />[The episode starts with Pen sleeping under a tree and a meditating Jake floating. Pen wakes up and rushes to Jake.] </li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/22" class="link" target="_blank">U-Haul Lesbian Moment | Do By Friday</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYaYhNDnImk" class="link" target="_blank">Equestria Girls - Helping Twilight Win the Crown [HD] [Bluray] + MP3 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/10/tesla-passes-general-motors-to-become-the-most-valuable-us-automaker.html" class="link" target="_blank">Tesla passes General Motors to become the most valuable US automaker</a><br />Tesla's market capitalization is now bigger than General Motors', making it the largest U.S. based automaker by that metric. </li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@37.7468451,-122.4439391,3a,75y,42.99h,77.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sauC9e2osS_tMI2-guFkbog!2e0!7i13312!8i6656" class="link" target="_blank">933 Clipper St - Google Maps</a><br />Clipper Street! One of San Francisco's "Magic Streets." It's like a portal. </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="https://www.hotjar.com/?utm_source=Podcast_5by5&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=5by5">Hotjar</a> (By visiting <a href="https://www.hotjar.com/?utm_source=Podcast_5by5&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=5by5">hotjar.com/b2w</a> you will get a 30 day (extended) free Business trial of Hotjar and all its functionality).</p></li> </ul>

<p>After some brief shucky-jivey, the boys resign themselves to discussing the big Apple announcement. They ponder why and how the message was delivered in the way it was as well as what it <em>means</em>. Dan has thoughts on modularization and Merlin reveals a new unified field theory.</p> <p>Then, yay, lots more responses to excellent questions from listeners.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nTo8rjo-lM" class="link" target="_blank">Weezer - Paranoid Android - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/upgrade/135" class="link" target="_blank">Upgrade #135: Trashed The Can - Relay FM</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam%27s_razor" class="link" target="_blank">Occam's razor - Wikipedia</a><br />Among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/scalzi/status/754339928864153600" class="link" target="_blank">John Scalzi on Twitter: "Courtesy of @joshtpm, a principle henceforth to be known as "Trump's Razor." https://t.co/YL8xZMJMMt https://t.co/7WwopC4pSe"</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/19" class="link" target="_blank">The Ennoblement of Water | Do By Friday</a><br />This week's challenge: meditate like a venture capitalist. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Without-Thinker-Psychotherapy-Perspective/dp/0465050948" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Thoughts Without A Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective (9780465050949): Mark Epstein: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Insight Meditation Center: Insight Meditation Center</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.dhammatalks.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Home | dhammatalks.org</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/unwound" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Unwound</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_McKee" class="link" target="_blank">Robert McKee - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hvOgpzRJxJg" class="link" target="_blank">Sleep Hypnosis for Anxiety Reduction & Reversal - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KI-8hst0bho" class="link" target="_blank">Roger Miller - You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/we-bare-bears" class="link" target="_blank">We Bare Bears TV Review</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://getflow.com/bokbok">Flow</a> (Visit <a href="http://getflow.com/bokbok">getflow.com/bokbok</a> to start a free trial today. Listeners of Back to Work will save 20% on a monthly plan or 30% on an annual subscription at checkout!)</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>After some very important follow-up, and more than a little shucking and jiving, your hosts answer questions from listeners.</p> <p>This is a good one!</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvBuMuz8P9Y" class="link" target="_blank">Brian Regan - Stand Up Comedy Full HD - Best Comedian Ever - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://peg.gd/17d" class="link" target="_blank">Bacon Ray - “Tomfoolery” 7-inch (AAJ Records, 1995)</a><br />Source of that song "Sundays in a Row" AND the Back to Work closing theme. Download 'em for free! </li><li><a href="http://www.wilcoxfarms.com/retail-products/hard-boiled-eggs/" class="link" target="_blank">Hard Boiled Eggs | Wilcox Farms</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.oberto.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Oberto</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Oberto-Natural-Original-Jerky-3-25-Ounce/dp/B005FQAQJO/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491333056&sr=8-1&keywords=oberto" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Oberto All Natural Original Beef Jerky, 3.25-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4) : Jerky And Dried Meats : Grocery & Gourmet Food</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Bars-Variety-Pack-Flavors/dp/B01BWKNKC6/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1491333078&sr=1-2&keywords=epic%2Bbars&th=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Epic - Epic Bars Variety Pack, 9 Flavors (9 Pack): Grocery & Gourmet Food</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cedNya7e8Uc" class="link" target="_blank">Radiohead - Ceremony (Joy Division cover) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtmS2ePSSdU" class="link" target="_blank">Radiohead play The Smiths - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://textexpander.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-mar17">TextExpander</a> (Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-mar17">textexpander.com/b2w</a> to start your free trial).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">Blue Apron</a> (Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals FREE—with FREE SHIPPING—by going to <a href="http://blueapron.com/backtowork">BlueApron.com/backtowork</a>.</p></li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin have one of their beloved "odds and sods" episodes. Something for everyone in this diverse and bewildering episode.</p> <p>"<em>Same day delivery!</em>"</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://peg.gd/17d" class="link" target="_blank">Bacon Ray - “Tomfoolery” 7-inch (AAJ Records, 1995)</a><br />Source of that song "Sundays in a Row" AND the Back to Work closing theme. Download 'em for free! </li><li><a href="http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/sorry-for-the-delayed-response" class="link" target="_blank">Sorry for the Delayed Response - The New Yorker</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1167173941/a-prairie-home-companion-highlights" class="link" target="_blank">A Prairie Home Companion Highlights — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://github.com/kdeldycke/awesome-falsehood" class="link" target="_blank">GitHub - kdeldycke/awesome-falsehood: Curated list of falsehoods programmers believe in.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://spaceninja.com/2015/12/07/falsehoods-programmers-believe/" class="link" target="_blank">Falsehoods Programmers Believe</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.mjt.me.uk/posts/falsehoods-programmers-believe-about-addresses/" class="link" target="_blank">Falsehoods programmers believe about addresses</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://infiniteundo.com/post/25326999628/falsehoods-programmers-believe-about-time" class="link" target="_blank">Falsehoods programmers believe about time: @noahsussman: Infinite Undo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._ZIP" class="link" target="_blank">Mr. ZIP - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.npr.org/2017/03/19/520708153/comparing-family-life-in-new-zealand-and-the-u-s" class="link" target="_blank">Comparing Family Life In New Zealand And The U.S. : NPR</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.scholastic.com/dearamerica/" class="link" target="_blank">Dear America | Scholastic.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_OA" class="link" target="_blank">The OA - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_(TV_series)" class="link" target="_blank">Legion (TV series) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/appliancedir" class="link" target="_blank">Appliance Direct (@appliancedir) | Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.phon.to/" class="link" target="_blank">Phonto - Text on Photos</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://madewithover.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Over – Add beautiful text & artwork to photos.</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.apperto.com/typorama/" class="link" target="_blank">Typorama - Typography Designer & Easy Graphics App - Apperto</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://yourcalendricalfallacyis.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Your calendrical fallacy is thinking...</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.discogs.com/Bacon-Ray-Tomfoolery/release/7765137" class="link" target="_blank">Bacon Ray - Tomfoolery (Vinyl) at Discogs</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://getflow.com/bokbok">Flow</a> (Visit <a href="http://getflow.com/bokbok">getflow.com/bokbok</a> to start a free trial today. Listeners of Back to Work will save 20% on a monthly plan or 30% on an annual subscription at checkout!)</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><strong>TOPIC</strong>: "Delivery Attempted."</p> <p>This week, Merlin struggles with his coffee-making options, and Dan recalls his days of fishing lures. USPS deliveries, several TV shows, and Wolverine's disturbing bone claws are also discussed.</p> <p>Listener Jackson writes in to ask about dealing with failings of self-discipline.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.kirkville.com/stop-auto-play-videos-from-annoying-you-in-your-browser/" class="link" target="_blank">Stop Auto-Play Videos from Annoying You in Your Browser on macOS | Kirkville</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/greyNoiseGenerator.php" class="link" target="_blank">Online Grey Noise Generator | Hearing Calibrated</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_of_My_Voice" class="link" target="_blank">Sound of My Voice - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446029/" class="link" target="_blank">Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://peg.gd/17d" class="link" target="_blank">peg.gd: Bacon Ray - “Tomfoolery” 7-inch (AAJ Records, 1995)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7obrjaPyS0" class="link" target="_blank">Great Performances: Hugh Jackman, "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" | Oklahoma! | PBS - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1CXo8QMi8&feature=youtu.be&t=29s" class="link" target="_blank">OKLAHOMA "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" with lyrics - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYoKqfo5jck" class="link" target="_blank">The Birthday Party- Big Jesus Trash Can - 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://eero.com">eero</a> (To get eero at this new low price, visit <a href="http://eero.com">eero.com</a>, Best Buy, or Amazon today!)</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: "Remember this film is supposed to be a comedy."</p> <p>This week: Dan struggles with his progressive lenses, but he really liked the movie, <em>Logan</em>. Merlin's daughter has made four piles, and he finally accepts that he really should be watching more movies for his "work." Then, there's follow-up on that crazy S3 typo and some pretty poor Oscars® OPSEC.</p> <p>Then we're on to answering listener feedback via two futurist hats and a parenting hat:</p> <ul> <li>Listener Andrew, on self-driving cars and the mainstreaming of ponderous tech punditry.</li> <li>Listener Jason, on whether a future of voice computing will become a sociopathic blight.</li> <li>Listener Mark, on where the heck to find reasonable resources on better parenting.</li> </ul> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkzAgsOQJQE" class="link" target="_blank">FUNNY New LeBron James Sprite Commercial with Lil Yachty 2016 - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operations_security" class="link" target="_blank">Operations security - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/rd" class="link" target="_blank">Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/rd/47" class="link" target="_blank">Reconcilable Differences #47: Now I Dream in French - Relay FM</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://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://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><strong>TOPIC</strong>: You can't perfect life.</p> <p>This week opens with the carnage of today's Amazon S3 problems and why so much of the internet seems broken. A brief history of outage monitoring is provided and a praxis for improving the process is proposed.</p> <p>Dan and Merlin debate what can be learned from how kids and other <em>non-olds</em> use technology "wrong." Should <strong>they</strong> be learning from us or should <strong>we</strong> be learning from them?</p> <p>This leads to some deeper ruminations on how we can choose to get better at doubting our own perceptions and correcting our own weird thinking. The future still isn't here yet—and that's kinda what makes it <em>the future</em>.</p> <p>After some discussion of mental health and creativity, the show pivots into yet more discussion of emerging technology, and how it consistently scares the crap out of people until…it just doesn't.</p> <p>Dan and Merlin wrap by answering a listener's question about whether it's better to be good at writing or at speaking.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #16 — 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, April 27th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast/ep-179-the-battle-for-tech-supremacy-with-ben-thompson" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. 179: The Battle for Tech Supremacy With Ben Thompson by The Bill Simmons Podcast | Free Listening on SoundCloud</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixies" class="link" target="_blank">Pixies - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://4cp.tumblr.com/post/157824544960" class="link" target="_blank">4CP</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://thisobscuredesireforbeauty.tumblr.com/" class="link" target="_blank">This obscure desire for beauty</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/28/amazon-aws-s3-outage-is-breaking-things-for-a-lot-of-websites-and-apps/" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon AWS S3 outage is breaking things for a lot of websites and apps | TechCrunch</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_and_the_English_Language" class="link" target="_blank">Politics and the English Language - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.orwell.ru/library/essays/politics/english/e_polit/" class="link" target="_blank">George Orwell: Politics and the English Language</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.npr.org/2017/02/28/517706249/river-on-fire-explores-genius-madness-and-the-poetry-of-robert-lowell" class="link" target="_blank">'River On Fire' Explores Genius, Madness And The Poetry Of Robert Lowell : NPR</a><br />Kay Redfield Jamison's new book describes how Lowell's manic-depressive illness influenced his life and work. "His manias tended to lead him into writing a fresh kind of poetry," she says. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+eg-5rI" class="link" target="_blank">Bipolar And Creativity: A Study Of Poet Robert Lowell — Fresh Air — Overcast</a><br />Author Kay Redfield Jamison’s new book describes how Lowell’s manic-depressive illness influenced his life and work. “His manias tended to lead him into writing a fresh kind of poetry,” she says. Lloyd Schwartz reviews a reissue of ‘Chimes At Midnight’ starring Orson Welles, and jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a new album from saxophonist Miguel Zenón.delete </li><li><a href="http://instantwatcher.com/title/80128318?content_type=1%202&source=1%202%203&q=the%20eighties" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix - instantwatcher - The Eighties / Season 1</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80128323" class="link" target="_blank">The Eighties | Netflix</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/PessimistsArc?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" class="link" target="_blank">Pessimists Archive (@PessimistsArc) | Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/pessimistsarc/the-walkman" class="link" target="_blank">The Walkman by PessimistsArc | Pessimists Arc | Free Listening on SoundCloud</a><br />Travel back to the 80s with us, where the portable cassette

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: You're living in the future!</p> <p>This week, Merlin is in a bit of a tizzy as he tries to make coffee, redo his ads, and change his productivity system at the same time. Todoist and the evolving landscape of task apps are discussed. Dan likes Trello and Merlin likes tearing everything down and maybe just starting over.</p> <p>iPhone call ID and blocking apps get the treatment and Merlin has some recommendations.</p> <p>Dan has some questions about comics, and the boys reminisce about <em>The Simpsons</em>. As you do.</p> <p>Things get a little dark as your hosts look at deploying web ad (and tracker) blocking as survival and safety OPSEC.</p> <p>This leads to the donning of Futurist Hats and some subsequent speculation about the unfathomable things we might expect from our devices in the coming years.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://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 /></li><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #15 — 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, February 23rd to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://marco.org/2017/02/20/overcast3" class="link" target="_blank">Overcast 3: Design walkthrough – Marco.org</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.macstories.net/reviews/overcast-3-0-ios-10-features-ui-changes-easy-queuing-and-an-interview-with-marco-arment/" class="link" target="_blank">Overcast 3.0: iOS 10 Features, UI Changes, Easy Queuing, and an Interview with Marco Arment – MacStories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/cortex/46" class="link" target="_blank">Cortex #46: External Thinking Tool - Relay FM</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.nomorobo.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.truecaller.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Phone Number Search | Truecaller</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.thetileapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Find Your Keys, Wallet & Phone with Tile’s Bluetooth Tracker and Save Up to 30%. | Tile</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://textexpander.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-feb17">TextExpander</a> (Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-feb17">textexpander.com/b2w</a> to start your free trial, and learn how companies such as WordPress and Desk multiply their productivity using TextExpander.)</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><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Alice hopes to hear from you.</p> <p>This week's episode is packed—literally, <em>packed</em>—with useful tips, tricks, and even a crazy challenge.</p> <p>Psyching yourself into falling asleep, learning how to breathe, using your iPhone's secret trackpad, and a gauntlet thrown (or maybe dropped?) to make yourself do everything with your voice for a day.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #15 — 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, February 23rd to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="http://pogueman.tumblr.com/post/156771069092/pogues-basics-the-secret-trackpad-on-the-iphone" class="link" target="_blank">Pogue’s Basics: The secret trackpad on the iPhone... - David Pogue</a><br />Little by little, the iPhone is revealing its secret ambition to be a laptop. </li><li><a href="https://www.mackweldon.com/products/longsleeve" class="link" target="_blank">Mack Weldon | Men's Pima Long Sleeve - 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Tools-233250-Carpenter-Sharpener/dp/B0002UKSQE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486568421&sr=8-1&keywords=carpenter+pencil+sharpener" class="link" target="_blank">Irwin Tools 233250 Carpenter Pencil Sharpener - - Amazon.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp6mXmHNPlg" class="link" target="_blank">Eminem - The Real Slim Shady (Uncensored) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/stress-anxiety/breathing-three-exercises/" class="link" target="_blank">Three Breathing Exercises and Techniques | Dr. Weil</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.drweil.com/videos-features/videos/the-4-7-8-breath-health-benefits-demonstration/" class="link" target="_blank">The 4-7-8 Breath: Health Benefits & Demonstration</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.kungfugrippe.com/post/402724651/day-i-met-elvis" class="link" target="_blank">2007-01-09 Before the Twitter. Before the... | kung fu grippe</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4v6aNjGFFk" class="link" target="_blank">The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xempnzVy3Vs" class="link" target="_blank">The Pogues The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn 1985 RTE - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_G5EPNEHDo" class="link" target="_blank">Nobody Tells Me Nothing - 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://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><strong>TOPIC</strong>: My place is here—I fight with you!</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin cover a <a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup">meetup</a> announcement, Merlin's <em>Les Mis</em> obsession, Dan's new <a href="http://hackintoshmethod.com/">Hackintosh Method</a>, and the Benjamin Family's slippery bar problem. Merlin advocates for "The Tiny Life Improvement Project." Pens and pencils are recommended, desks are discussed, and LBJ speaks out about his bespoke slack needs.</p> <p>The boys talk about the FTC's actions over Vizio's super-creepy user tracking, and wonder what questions to ask about the future of privacy on our smart devices.</p> <p>Things wrap with a quick discussion of culture-specific cargo culting and why we still cut the ends off the roast.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://merlinm.com/meetup" class="link" target="_blank">Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #15 — Merlin Mann</a><br />MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, February 23rd to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun. </li><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/57299487" class="link" target="_blank">Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert - "One Day More"</a><br />"Tomorrow we'll discover what our God in Heaven has in store!" </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/macfixer/status/828656598629416960" class="link" target="_blank">macfixer on Twitter: "@danbenjamin @hotdogsladies In “Didn’t we cover that years ago?” news — there are now Shabbat-friendly LED light bulbs. https://t.co/hp1X4WzH3F"</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2017/02/what-vizio-was-doing-behind-tv-screen" class="link" target="_blank">What Vizio was doing behind the TV screen | Federal Trade Commission</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.lorannoils.com/" class="link" target="_blank">LorAnn Oils</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/vizio-ftc-smart-tv-spying-privacy,news-24415.html" class="link" target="_blank">Government Confirms Vizio TVs Spy on You: How to Stop It</a><br />"Add it all up and Vizio captured as many as 100 billion data points each day from millions of TVs." </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U5T2OG" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: VIZIO E3D420VX 42 Inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps (2011 Model): Electronics</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://hackintoshmethod.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Hackintosh Method</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://podcastmethod.co/" class="link" target="_blank">Podcast Method</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://baconmethod.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Bacon Method</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://palominobrands.com/blackwing/" class="link" target="_blank">Blackwing - Palomino</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Precise-Retractable-Rolling-Point/dp/B0182HSFF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486495603&sr=8-1&keywords=pilot+precise+v7+rt" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Pilot Precise V7 RT Retractable Rolling Ball Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, 6 Pack : Office Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CQWILK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Palomino Blackwing Pencils - 12 Count : Wood Lead Pencils : Office Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Long-Point-Pencil-Sharpener-Pointer/dp/B0084F7I1C/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1486495819&sr=1-3&keywords=kum+long+point+pencil+sharpener" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : KUM Long Point Pencil Sharpener with Lead Pointer : German Pencil Sharpener : Office Products</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Oval_Office_desks" class="link" target="_blank">List of Oval Office desks - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resolute_desk" class="link" target="_blank">Resolute desk - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_and_talk" class="link" target="_blank">Walk and talk - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://knowledgenuts.com/2013/08/20/lyndon-johnson-

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Celebrating your successful failures.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin kick off with discussion of night bears, the ascendance of Netflix, and some <em>very</em> nice emails from listeners. Merlin also shares an important life hack for Twitter.</p> <p>Merlin brings in a new thought technology via Jen Kirkman guesting on John Moe's wonderful podcast, <em>The Hilarious World of Depression</em>: learning how to talk back to the voices in your head.</p> <p>Dan gives some big updates to his (theoretical) project to build a (theoretical) Hackintosh. Huge week.</p> <p>Finally, Merlin shares a thought on how to potentially find success in your miniature failures. What happens when you decide to keep doing something <strong>not</strong> because you want to succeed at it…but just because <em>it's a thing that you do</em>?</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._F._Skinner" class="link" target="_blank">B. F. Skinner - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apmpodcasts.org/thwod/" class="link" target="_blank">The Hilarious World of Depression | Podcast | APM Podcasts</a><br />A show about clinical depression...with laughs? Well, yeah. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+HqBvZYvOY/29:19" class="link" target="_blank">7: Jen Kirkman, Bad Therapy, Good Therapy, and Nuclear Invasion — The Hilarious World of Depression — Overcast</a><br />Before she was a successful LA comic with a new Netflix special, Jen Kirkman was a somewhat confused kid growing up in Boston. Hear how she got screwed up by nuclear war anxiety, found her calling in comedy, and ultimately learned to leverage her creativity and imagination to take on depression and anxiety.delete </li><li><a href="http://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/" class="link" target="_blank">Morning Pages | Julia Cameron Live</a><br />Morning Pages are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing,done first thing in the morning. There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages–they are not high art. They are not even “writing.” They are aboutanything and everything that crosses your mind– and they are for your eyesonly. Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize andsynchronize the day at hand. Do not over-think Morning Pages: just putthree pages of anything on the page...and then do three more pages tomorrow. </li><li><a href="http://www.nbc.com/the-good-place?nbc=1" class="link" target="_blank">The Good Place - NBC.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/good_place/s01/" class="link" target="_blank">The Good Place: Season 1 - Rotten Tomatoes</a><br />Kristen Bell and Ted Danson knock it out of the park with supremely entertaining, charming performances in this absurd, clever and whimsical portrayal of the afterlife. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU039ipUaPs" class="link" target="_blank">Drunk John Wayne speaks to young cadets - YouTube</a><br />Hear JW say rigoddamndiculous, excrement, and tell people he's not "trying to talk for clapping". </li><li><a href="http://www.gadgette.com/2015/07/27/how-to-make-someone-unfollow-you-on-twitter/" class="link" target="_blank">How to make someone unfollow you on Twitter | Gadgette</a><br />How to soft block someone on Twitter </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68-OouGkH4g" class="link" target="_blank">LAMBORGHINIS IN MY LAMBORGHINIS ACCOUNT - YouTube</a><br />Ty Lambo shares ““Knowledge.”” </li><li><a href="http://hackintoshmethod.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Hackintosh Method</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://master.mailbutler.io/redirect/03E5764C-58E5-4836-8B87-515EB505B9A4">MailButler</a> (Visit <a href="https://master.mailbutler.io/redirect/03E5764C-58E5-4836-8B87-515EB505B9A4">mailbutler.io</a> and use the code MAILBUTLER_5BY5 for 15% off both MailButler Professional Monthly and MailButler Professional Yearly).</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=family-jan17">The PDFpen Family</a> (Visit <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=family-jan17">smilesoftware.com/b2w</a> for details on the PDFpen Family).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Act like you're somebody that you like.</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the evolution of voice recognition and touch interfaces and reminisce on the early days of making the turtle move.</p> <p>Dan brings in the topic of how fears of both failure and success lead to missed opportunities. Your hosts talk about how to track down the nagging bad feelings about these regrets and troubleshoot what we can learn from them.</p> <p>Merlin talks about recently returning to “Morning Pages,” what he’s learning from doing it, as well as some tips to help you get started with doing your own daily brain dump.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/" class="link" target="_blank">Morning Pages | Julia Cameron Live</a><br />Morning Pages are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing, done first thing in the morning. There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages– they are not high art. They are not even “writing.” They are about anything and everything that crosses your mind– and they are for your eyes only. Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize and synchronize the day at hand. Do not over-think Morning Pages: just put three pages of anything on the page...and then do three more pages tomorrow. </li><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel" class="link" target="_blank">Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel | TED Talk | TED.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://code.org/learn" class="link" target="_blank">Learn | Code.org</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://instantwatcher.com/title/80128318?content_type=1%202&source=1%202%203&q=eighties" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix - instantwatcher - The Eighties / Season 1</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://kqed.org/" class="link" target="_blank">KQED Public Media for Northern CA</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.kungfugrippe.com/post/136212090699/doujinshi-here-in-my" class="link" target="_blank">doujinshi: here in my... | kung fu grippe</a><br />Ty Lambo! </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-New-Mood-Therapy/dp/0380810336" class="link" target="_blank">Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy: David D. Burns: 8580001040905: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Down-Bones-Freeing-Writer/dp/1590302613" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, 2nd Edition (9781590302613): Natalie Goldberg: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.numberphile.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Numberphile - Videos about Numbers and Stuff</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/147273014" class="link" target="_blank">Chuck Garabedian on Vimeo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555" class="link" target="_blank">Thinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman: 9780374533557: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis" class="link" target="_blank">SWOT analysis - Wikipedia</a><br />SWOT analysis (alternatively SWOT matrix) is an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and is a structured planning method that evaluates those four elements of a project or business venture. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost%E2%80%93benefit_analysis" class="link" target="_blank">Cost–benefit analysis - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elephant_6_Recording_Company" class="link" target="_blank">The Elephant 6 Recording Company - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/coffee/black-cat-project-espresso" class="link" target="_blank">Artisan Coffee | Black Cat Project Espresso™ | Intelligentsia Coffee</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://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 A

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Youth is the aberration.</p> <p>This week, Dan provides updates on his Hackintosh project, which leads to a discussion of finding reviews and advice with context. The hosts realize, acknowledge, and quickly move past their program’s 6th anniversary, spending more time on that drum sound Merlin makes with his mouth.</p> <p>Recent email pitches are discussed, and advice is offered on smarter ways to pitch strangers on practically anything.</p> <p>Merlin responds to a question from a listener about learning to find inspiration in the absence of crisis.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.mackweldon.com/products/merino-ls" class="link" target="_blank">Mack Weldon | Men's Merino Long Sleeve - Our Custom Blend: Merino Wool and Natural Tencel</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coolers-Rambler-Colster-Comes-Limited/dp/B00SU9ACGA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484679715&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=yeti&psc=1&smid=A323J7YY447G6L" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Yeti Coolers Rambler Colster 12oz and Comes With Limited Edition Can: Amazon Launchpad</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://yeti.com/colster" class="link" target="_blank">YETI | Rambler Colster® Beer Insulator</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/1" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #1: Alligator in the Bathroom</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://thesweethome.com/" class="link" target="_blank">The Sweethome</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.tonymacx86.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Home | tonymacx86.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People" class="link" target="_blank">How to Win Friends and Influence People - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxYsgRsNg2s" class="link" target="_blank">Schoolhouse Rock- My Hero, Zero - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pogues-Basics-Essential-Shortcuts-Simplifying/dp/1250080436/ref=pd_sbs_14_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VEPXNTJYSXQNHXD85YE4" class="link" target="_blank">Pogue's Basics: Life: Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) for Simplifying Your Day: David Pogue: 9781250080431: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge's_law_of_headlines" class="link" target="_blank">Betteridge's law of headlines - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AJme_nn9jA" class="link" target="_blank">Crash and the Boys - Im So Sad, So Very, Very, Sad. - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lowell" class="link" target="_blank">Robert Lowell - Wikipedia</a><br />Although Lowell's manic depression was often a great burden (for himself and his family), the subject of that mental illness led to some of his most important poetry, particularly as it manifested itself in his book Life Studies. </li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/connected/125" class="link" target="_blank">Connected #125: Tiny Adorable Fort - Relay FM</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/rd/43" class="link" target="_blank">Reconcilable Differences #43: Pack Mule with a Checkbook - Relay FM</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rDYBa-Hu0Gk" class="link" target="_blank">Green Day Basket Case - Pachelbel Canon.wmv - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/admin/broadcasts/b2w/episodes/308/preview" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #308: When Does the Fork Go on the Sat?</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://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> <li><p><a href="http://eero.com">eero</a> (For free overnight shipping, visit eero.com and at checkout select overnight shipping then enter the promo code BACKTOWORK to make it free).</p></li> &

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Reframing the conversation with yourself.</p> <p>This week, Merlin talks about his weird mortgage ads and compliments the literally fancy pants he got from the silver underpants people. Suggestions are offered for running a dehumidifier in a “smart home.”</p> <p>Dan and Merlin have a lot to say about <em>terlets</em> (hey, it’s been a while).</p> <p>Merlin shares a service for intelligently correlating personal tracking data, a listener has success with some B2W email advice, and another listener asks for tips on doing better self-talk.</p> <p>Dan shares his cool new project to build a Hackintosh.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.letterheady.com/" class="link" target="_blank">LETTERHEADY</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://exist.io/dashboard/" class="link" target="_blank">Exist.io</a><br />Track everything in one place. Understand your life. </li><li><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/70-Pint-Dehumidifier-Effortless-Humidity-Control/dp/B00UWP07LK/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_2609328962?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8" class="link" target="_blank">AmazonSmile: 70-Pint Dehumidifier with Effortless Humidity Control, White: Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EOEDJ9W" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: WeMo Insight Switch Smart Plug, Wi-Fi, Energy Monitoring, Works with Amazon Alexa: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-00613-Indoor-Humidity-Monitor/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484074544&sr=8-2&keywords=AcuRite+Indoor+Humidity+Monitor" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: AcuRite 00613 Indoor Humidity Monitor: Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.npr.org/2017/01/05/508408528/encore-regina-spektors-new-album-reflects-on-darker-side-of-life" class="link" target="_blank">Encore: Regina Spektor's New Album Reflects On Darker Side Of Life : NPR</a><br />And once she said that, some kind of a weight lifted, and I was thinking, yeah, you know, there is this uncertainty, and I can have anxiety about it. Or I could just try and have a lot of fun and laugh and just enjoy the fact that we're just these silly little people that are a little family now, you know? </li><li><a href="http://www.audible.com/pd/Sci-Fi-Fantasy/The-Rook-Audiobook/B007FTJKRI" class="link" target="_blank">The Rook Audiobook | Daniel O'Malley | Audible.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultrasonic-Cool-Mist-Humidifier-Whisper-quiet/dp/B013IJPTFK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484075684&sr=8-3&keywords=humidifier" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier - Premium Humidifying Unit with Whisper-quiet Operation, Automatic Shut-off, and Night Light Function: Home & Kitchen</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhAobPugvsk" class="link" target="_blank">Thundarr the Barbarian TV cartoon intro (1980) - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://moves-app.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Moves - Activity Diary for iPhone and Android</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTVrqWuZfoc" class="link" target="_blank">Regina Spektor - "Better" [ALTERNATE VERSION] - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.prairiehome.org/shows/54603" class="link" target="_blank">A Prairie Home Companion for January 6, 2017</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy" class="link" target="_blank">Cognitive behavioral therapy - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.tonymacx86.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Home | tonymacx86.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://elementary.io/" class="link" target="_blank">A fast and open replacement for Windows and macOS ? elementary OS</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Applehead+Chihuahua&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiy_siFvLjRAhWkgFQKHeGtB7UQ_AUICCgB&biw=1269&bih=1179" class="link" target="_blank">Applehead Chihuahua - Google Search</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+BtObXgceQ/06:20" class="link" target="_blank">Regina Spektor: ‘I See My Family … In Everybody’ : NPR — merlinmann on Huffduffer — Overcast

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: This is a feeling I'm feeling.</p> <p>This week, your hosts look at the announcement of Dish's new Air TV box, along with the rapidly evolving landscape for cord-cutters. Also, fantasies of monk holes are entertained.</p> <p>The big topic this week is a discussion of a listener's question about the role of positive thinking. [This is a good one.]</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/3/14149476/dish-airtv-player-netflix-sling-tv-specs-ces-2017" class="link" target="_blank">Dish unveils a 4K Android TV streaming box with Netflix, Sling TV, and local channels - The Verge</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/304" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #304: The 2016 Compilation Episode</a><br />This is the Best of 2016 Compilation Episode, featuring your favorite moments of the show over the last 12 months. Each clip was suggested and submitted by you, our amazing listeners.Have a great new year! </li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w/47" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Back to Work #47: Utter Failure & Hotel Steak</a><br />TOPIC: Resolving to skip the New Year's resolutions.In the last episode of 2011, Merlin and Dan talk about fresh starts and modest changes rather than rehearsing for sucking. You don't need a calendar to tell you to change. Whether you want to give up nail biting, onanism, or drinking a gallon of vodka a day, you need a plan and a tolerance for failure. Plus, a little care never hurts.How to do it? Keep it small, keep it time-limited, keep it action-oriented.Happy New Year, jackals. We love you. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Fire-TV-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00U3FPN4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483470854&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+tv" class="link" target="_blank">Fire TV - Amazon Official Site - Streaming Media Player</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Intelli-ABSORPTION-TECHNOLOGY-LANYARD-INCLUDED/dp/B01ESXK5PO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483470948&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=apple+tv+remote+case&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: elago® R1 Intelli Case [RED]-[HEAVY SHOCK ABSORPTION][MAGNET TECHNOLOGY][LANYARD INCLUDED] for apple TV Remote: Cell Phones & Accessories</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://fakespot.com/product/elago-r1-intelli-case-red-heavy-shock-absorption-magnet-technology-lanyard-included-for-apple-tv-remote" class="link" target="_blank">Fakespot | Elago R1 Intelli Case Red Heavy Shock Absorption Magnet Technology Lanyard Fake Review Analysis</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/joesteel?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" class="link" target="_blank">Joe Rosensteel (@joesteel) | Twitter</a><br />VFX artist, and nerd. VFX reel: http://artofjoe.com Personal blog: http://joe-steel.com Podcasts: http://defocused.co http://unhelpful-suggestions.com </li><li><a href="http://gangbeasts.game/" class="link" target="_blank">Gang Beasts</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20down" class="link" target="_blank">Double Down | Definition of Double Down by Merriam-Webster</a><br />to double the original bid in blackjack in exchange for only one more card </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priest_hole" class="link" target="_blank">Priest hole - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Next-Door-Joey-Spiotto/dp/1785650262/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483472750&sr=1-2&keywords=alien" class="link" target="_blank">Alien Next Door: Joey Spiotto: 9781785650260: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01943RXYY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Star Wars The Black Series Rogue One K-2SO: Toys & Games</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-STAR-WARS-K-2SO-75120/dp/B01CVGV914/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1483472933&sr=1-1&keywords=K-2SO+lego" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: LEGO STAR WARS K-2SO 75120: Toys & Games</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOh7G2_AIb0/" class="link" target="_blank">Dan Benjamin on Instagram: “Got my own K-2SO as a Christmas present. Thanks @haddiebird!”</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/House-M-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785117210/r

<p>This is the Best of 2016 Compilation Episode, featuring your favorite moments of the show over the last 12 months. Each clip was suggested and submitted by you, our amazing listeners.</p> <p>Have a great new year!</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Krakowski" class="link" target="_blank">Jane Krakowski - Wikipedia</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial. Just go to FreshBooks.com/backtowork and enter Back to Work in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Is Tim firing us?</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenge of dealing with email that's only <em>kind of</em> from a real person. There's some follow-up on Apple and wishing they'd just give us a "Get out of here!"</p> <p>Merlin recommends some podcasts and a terrific new clipboard manager from Tapbots.</p> <p>Dan talks about why he finally gave in and treated his eyes to a bigger phone. Just don't get him started on progressive lenses.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://tapbots.com/pastebot/" class="link" target="_blank">Pastebot</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.apmpodcasts.org/thwod/" class="link" target="_blank">The Hilarious World of Depression | Podcast | APM Podcasts</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://freakonomics.com/podcast/bad-medicine-part-1-story-98-6/" class="link" target="_blank">Bad Medicine, Part 1: The Story of 98.6 - Freakonomics Freakonomics</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/24654366" class="link" target="_blank">Maladroite Cheval. on Vimeo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chang_and_Eng_Bunker" class="link" target="_blank">Chang and Eng Bunker - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/19/apples-tim-cook-assures-employees-that-it-is-committed-to-the-mac-and-that-great-desktops-are-coming/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple’s Tim Cook assures employees that it is committed to the Mac and that ‘great desktops’ are coming | TechCrunch</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.seinfeldscripts.com/ThePilot.html" class="link" target="_blank">Seinfeld Scripts - The Pilot (1)</a><br />GEORGE: How could you be a doctor and not say "get outta here"? It should be part of the training at medical school: "Cancer? Get outta here!" "Go home! What are you crazy? It's a little test. It's nothing. You're a real nut. You know that?" (Jerry gives him half of his sandwich to hopefully shut him up) I told you that God would never let me be successful. I never should've written that pilot. Now the show will be a big hit, we'll make millions of dollars, and I'll be dead. Dead Jerry. Because of this. (showing his lip) </li><li><a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKKM2/tech21-evo-elite-case-for-iphone-7-plus?fnode=42" class="link" target="_blank">Tech21 Evo Elite Case for iPhone 7 Plus - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.studioneat.com/products/dock" class="link" target="_blank">Material Dock | Studio Neat</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_(Joni_Mitchell_album)" class="link" target="_blank">Blue (Joni Mitchell album) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WehhEw3w31w" class="link" target="_blank">Joni Mitchell - Blue (1971) [full album] - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmoe?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" class="link" target="_blank">John Moe (@johnmoe) | Twitter</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gifts-dec16">Smile Software</a> (Give the gift of Smile, and give someone the most precious gift of all: more time. For more info, see <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gifts-dec16">SmileSoftware.com/b2w</a>.</li> </ul>

<p>This week, the boys talk about slicing sand, unboxing videos, Overwatch, and some recommended TV viewing. Odds and sods, as you say.</p> <p>Main topic is follow-up re: listener feedback on recent Apple conversations.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://partners.disney.com/hour-of-code" class="link" target="_blank">Hour of Code | Disney Partners</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://loveboatinsanity.tumblr.com/" class="link" target="_blank">LOVE BOAT INSANITY</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/icutsand/" class="link" target="_blank">Satisfying Sand Videos (@icutsand) • Instagram photos and videos</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&field-keywords=moon+sand" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: moon sand: Toys & Games</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/" class="link" target="_blank">Overwatch</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.campaignlive.com/article/oral-history-get-mac-part-1/1417003" class="link" target="_blank">An oral history of 'Get a Mac,' Part 1 | Campaign US</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.campaignlive.com/article/oral-history-get-mac-part-2/1417768" class="link" target="_blank">An oral history of 'Get a Mac,' Part 2 | Campaign US</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/mpu/355" class="link" target="_blank">Mac Power Users #355: The iPad as a Mac Replacement - Relay FM</a><br />David gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony. </li><li><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/3526" class="link" target="_blank">Watch Saturday Night Live: Family Dinner | Hulu</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/obgyn/2872694?snl=1" class="link" target="_blank">Watch Dr. Beaman's Office From Saturday Night Live - NBC.com</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><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).</li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Vaio Life!</p> <p>This week, Dan and Merlin respond to listener feedback and talk about the tightrope walk of caffeine consumption.</p> <p>Merlin suggests a new AudioDharma talk, which leads to a discussion of whether you have to be an <em>X</em> to learn about <em>Y</em>. Spoiler Alert: <em>you don't</em>.</p> <p>Dan updates us on his son's hot new gaming PC, and your hosts can't stop themselves from ruminating (again, <em>again</em>) on why Apple's hardware choices feel be so frustrating…and disappointing.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+hA-saMM" class="link" target="_blank">Anxiety Worry and Fear — Audio Dharma — Overcast</a><br />(New talk) </li><li><a href="http://www.audiodharma.org/talks/audio_player/2572.html" class="link" target="_blank">Andrea Fella: Anxiety Worry and Fear</a><br />(Old talk) </li><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/194412726" class="link" target="_blank">Most Days (2016-12-05) on Vimeo</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Guayusa-Tea-Traditional-16-Count/dp/B005LMLZF6?th=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : RUNA Clean Energy, Traditional Guayusa Tea, 16-Count Tea Bags : Black Teas : Grocery & Gourmet Food</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://audiodharma.org/" class="link" target="_blank">Audio Dharma - Welcome to Audio Dharma</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+CuhvAhPW0" class="link" target="_blank">090 - Reality - Donald Hoffman — You Are Not So Smart — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/donald_hoffman_do_we_see_reality_as_it_is" class="link" target="_blank">Donald Hoffman: Do we see reality as it is? | TED Talk | TED.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://pxlnv.com/linklog/apples-support-gap/" class="link" target="_blank">Apple’s Support Gap — Pixel Envy</a><br />This seems like a pretty significant gap. Of all the things that may have changed about Apple in the past fifteen years, the ability to walk into one with your gear and get personalized service hasn’t wavered. Whenever I ask someone why they stick with Apple over time, one of the reasons I almost always hear is the retail and support experience. I sincerely hope that this gets resolved soon. </li><li><a href="http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/productdetails/alienware-aurora-r5-desktop" class="link" target="_blank">Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop | Dell</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cafeteria_Catholicism" class="link" target="_blank">Cafeteria Catholicism - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaio" class="link" target="_blank">Vaio - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kremlinology" class="link" target="_blank">Kremlinology - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://mjtsai.com/blog/2016/12/06/apples-support-gap/" class="link" target="_blank">Michael Tsai - Blog - Apple’s Support Gap</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance-fee_scam" class="link" target="_blank">Advance-fee scam - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.news-medical.net/health/Caffeine-Pharmacology.aspx" class="link" target="_blank">Caffeine Pharmacology</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes75519213/audio-dharma" class="link" target="_blank">Audio Dharma — Overcast</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/rd/40" class="link" target="_blank">Reconcilable Differences #40: Slippery Slope to Dr. Manhattan - Relay FM</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://atp.fm/episodes/196" class="link" target="_blank">Accidental Tech Podcast: 196: Roasting Your Own Beans</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://freshbooks.com/backtowork">FreshBooks</a> (FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial. Just go to FreshBooks.com/backtowork and enter Back to Work in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://footcardigan.com">Foot Cardigan</a> (Visit <a href="http://footcardigan.com">FootCardigan.com</a> and enter the code WORK at checkout for 10% off and get some awesome socks!).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/backtowork">Squarespace</a

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Kipple and Boomboxes</p> <p>This week Dan and Merlin start by talking about purging junk and answering listener feedback about kids and phones and teachers dealing with email.</p> <p>Main topic this week is <em>whither Apple</em>? Based on how the company is evolving, who do we think their future products will be for?</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://lifehacker.com/plex-gets-its-own-kodi-add-on-plex-media-player-now-av-1789523762" class="link" target="_blank">Plex Gets Its Own Kodi Add-On, Plex Media Player Now Available to Everyone</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/1" class="link" target="_blank">Meth Lab Full of Memories | Do By Friday</a><br />This week's challenge: throw something away. </li><li><a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=kipple" class="link" target="_blank">Urban Dictionary: kipple</a><br />Kipple is a word coined by the remarkable science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. It refers to the sinister type of rubbish which simply builds up without any human intervention. Eventually, one day, the entire world will have moved to a state of kipplization. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-172-283-40-Frakta-Shopping-Large/dp/B00QNRHM0K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480620412&sr=8-3&keywords=ikea+bag" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Ikea Frakta Shopping Bag, Large, Blue, Set of 5: Kitchen & Dining</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rook-Daniel-OMalley/dp/0316098809" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: The Rook (2015316098809): Daniel O'Malley: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/reply-all-email-chain-1-2-million-nhs-employees-2016-11" class="link" target="_blank">'Reply-all' email chain sent to all 1.2 million NHS employees - Business Insider</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry" class="link" target="_blank">BlackBerry - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/" class="link" target="_blank">Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on Mac OS X</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://challengingdisorganization.org/resources/clutter-8211-hoarding-scale" class="link" target="_blank">Clutter–Hoarding Scale™ | Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD)</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2010/12/02/Levels-of-hoarding-some-guidelines-for-recognizing-the-problem/stories/201012020349" class="link" target="_blank">Levels of hoarding: some guidelines for recognizing the problem | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=superman+1978+movie+program&espv=2&biw=1271&bih=1214&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSiq7DgtTQAhUGLmMKHc3_DQMQsAQIIw" class="link" target="_blank">superman 1978 movie program - Google Search</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ppro-nov16">PDFpenPro</a> (Get 20% off new PDFpenPro 8 purchases by visiting <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ppro-nov16">SmileSoftware.com/b2w</a> before December 15, 2016).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://mailchimp.com">MailChimp</a> (Join more than 14 million people who use MailChimp to grow their businesses on their terms).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://meh.com">Meh</a> (Definitely don't click this link for Meh. It's horrible and terrible. Each day they have a new thing they're selling and funny videos. Who wants that?)</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Your "backstage" vs. their "onstage"</p> <p>This week, Merlin shares some useful thoughts (via <a href="http://www.patrickrothfuss.com/">Patrick Rothfuss</a>) on being careful about how we compare ourselves to others.</p> <p>The hosts also share some terrific listener suggestions for fantasy books for kids.</p> <p>Also, Dan has strong feelings about poultry.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.diffen.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Diffen - Compare Anything. Diffen. Discern. Decide.</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.diffen.com/difference/Diffen:About" class="link" target="_blank">Diffen:About - Difference and Comparison | Diffen</a><br />Diffen lets you compare anything. What is the difference between DVD+R and DVD-R? What is the difference between a pub and a bar? An alligator and a crocodile? What is the difference between 401(k) and IRA? Treasuries and bonds? AMD Turion and Athlon processors? How is a Pentium Core 2 Duo different from Pentium Dual Core? How does the work environment at IBM compare with working at Microsoft? How does living in Seattle compare with living in Amsterdam? What is the difference between a Plasma TV and an LCD TV? Cal Tech and UCLA? Yankees and the Red Sox? You can find or write all these comparisons on Diffen. </li><li><a href="http://www.sportsmediaguy.com/the-other-51/2016/11/17/episode-10-throwing-away-your-shot-with-merlin-mann" class="link" target="_blank">Episode 10: Throwing Away Your Shot with Merlin Mann — SMG</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.patrickrothfuss.com/content/index.asp" class="link" target="_blank">Patrick Rothfuss - Official Website</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Name-Wind-Patrick-Rothfuss/dp/0756404746" class="link" target="_blank">The Name of the Wind: Patrick Rothfuss: 8601300468570: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+E1qO6R4mI/04:00" class="link" target="_blank">Manure Digester — Unattended Consequences — Overcast</a><br />Author Pat Rothfuss on comparing somebody else's "onstage" to your "backstage." </li><li><a href="https://unattendedconsequences.simplecast.fm/" class="link" target="_blank">Unattended Consequences</a><br />A weekly conversation between Patrick Rothfuss (Name of the Wind) and Max Temkin (Cards Against Humanity). </li><li><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=dwfGvtzvte4C&pg=PA29&lpg=PA29&dq=When+I+was+twenty-one,+I+had+my+tonsils+removed.+I+was+one+of+those+people+who+got+strep+throat+every+few+minutes&source=bl&ots=6KkzSZJcO3&sig=gPZ--tIe8ajcF6E7tCh-8ohyvbI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0a" class="link" target="_blank">Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott - Google Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bartimaeus-3-book-boxed-set-Trilogy/dp/1423136829" class="link" target="_blank">Bartimaeus 3-book boxed set (Bartimaeus Trilogy): Jonathan Stroud: 9781423136828: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Diane+Duane+Young+Wizards&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3ADiane+Duane+Young+Wizards" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Diane Duane Young Wizards: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Starcatchers-Dave-Barry/dp/078684907X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479839601&sr=1-1&keywords=Peter+and+the+the+Starcatchers" class="link" target="_blank">Peter and the Starcatchers: Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson, Greg Call: 9780786849079: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Prydain-5-Volumes/dp/1250000939/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479839617&sr=1-1&keywords=Chronicles+of+Prydain" class="link" target="_blank">The Chronicles of Prydain (5 Volumes): Lloyd Alexander: 9781250000934: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alchemyst-Secrets-Immortal-Nicholas-Flamel/dp/0385736002/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479839638&sr=1-2&keywords=michael+scott+alchemist+series" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (9780385736008): Michael Scott: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Olympians-Paperback-covers-poster/dp/1484707230/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479839673&amp

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin do another of their beloved <em>Odds 'n Sods</em> episodes, with tons of great recommendations for movies, TV, apps, services, and nighttime medical appliances.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://word-to-markdown.herokuapp.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Word to Markdown Converter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://gyrosco.pe/" class="link" target="_blank">The Gyroscope App · your health tracking dashboard</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapseed" class="link" target="_blank">Snapseed - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=plantar+fasciitis+sleeping&espv=2&biw=1918&bih=1238&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGy5KwvqvQAhXI7iYKHcIiB4UQ_AUIBigB" class="link" target="_blank">plantar fasciitis sleeping - Google Search</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://junecloud.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Junecloud</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Wrinkle_in_Time" class="link" target="_blank">A Wrinkle in Time - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgP88z6h-Zk" class="link" target="_blank">Satanists & Pedophiles Run The World - David Icke - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj8pAgUZLJI" class="link" target="_blank">Morgellons actually Explained!! - YouTube</a><br />Explaining chemtrail? What are morgellons?Who made them and Why? What are they made from? Where did they come from? What is the purpose for their purpose? What will it really mean for us? </li><li><a href="https://pcpartpicker.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Pick Parts, Build Your PC, Compare and Share - PCPartPicker</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://pcpartpicker.com/blog/43/parametric-part-lists" class="link" target="_blank">Parametric Part Lists - PCPartPicker</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.pojo.com/harrypotter/spelist.shtml" class="link" target="_blank">Harry Potter Spell List</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://public.tableau.com/profile/skybjohnson#!/vizhome/TheSpellsofHarryPotter/HarryPotterSpells" class="link" target="_blank">The Spells of Harry Potter - Skyler Johnson | Tableau Public</a><br />Every spell muttered, flicked, and yelled in the Harry Potter book universe, visualized at occurrence position. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tickled" class="link" target="_blank">Tickled - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons" class="link" target="_blank">Barkley Marathons - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://gimletmedia.com/episode/3-concrete/" class="link" target="_blank">#3 Concrete – Gimlet Media</a><br />From the dawn of human civilization, to the end of days: Concrete will outlast us all. Additional Reading Göbekli Tepe and “The Birth of Religion” by Charles C. Mann for National Geographic Concrete Planet: The Strange and Fascinating Story of the World’s Most Common Man-Made Material by Robert Courland The Facts The Reverend John DeLore… </li><li><a href="http://sand-wars.com/synopsis.html" class="link" target="_blank">SAND WARS</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Dark_Materials" class="link" target="_blank">His Dark Materials - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgmEEDyeDv8" class="link" target="_blank">Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows "Three Brothers Story" - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://bewitched.wikia.com/wiki/Serena" class="link" target="_blank">Serena | Bewitched Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.pbs.org/show/soundbreaking/" class="link" target="_blank">Watch Full Episodes Online of Soundbreaking on PBS</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="http://warbyparker.com/dan">Warby Parker</a> (Head to <a href="http://warbyparker.com/dan">warbyparker.com/dan</a> to order your free Home Try-On’s today).</li> </ul>

<p>This week, Dan and Merlin are a little out of sorts, so, after some chat and followup, they talk about some of the things that make them happy. Plus, awesome Mac key commands.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://github.com/Obbut/iCloud-Control" class="link" target="_blank">GitHub - Obbut/iCloud-Control: User-controlled selective sync for iCloud Drive</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://daringfireball.net/thetalkshow/2016/11/09/ep-172" class="link" target="_blank">The Talk Show: Ep. 172, With Special Guest Merlin Mann</a><br />Merlin Mann returns to the show to discuss the election, by which we mostly talk around the election. I hope we never do another show again with such heavy hearts, but whatever you think about this election, I think you’ll like this show. </li><li><a href="https://overcast.fm/+BtuxMygVg" class="link" target="_blank">Ep. 172: ‘Holiday Party’, With Special Guest Merlin Mann — The Talk Show With John Gruber — Overcast</a><br />Merlin Mann returns to the show to discuss the election, by which we mostly talk around the election. I hope we never do another show again with such heavy hearts, but whatever you think about this election, I think you’ll like this show. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqH_Y1TupoQ" class="link" target="_blank">The Law You Won't Be Told - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Torch_(android)" class="link" target="_blank">Human Torch (android) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://furbo.org/2014/09/03/the-terminal/" class="link" target="_blank">The Terminal • furbo.org</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_good_wife/" class="link" target="_blank">The Good Wife - CBS.com</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bennett-Cerfs-Houseful-Laughter-Cerf/dp/B000GPDO8Y" class="link" target="_blank">Bennett Cerf's Houseful of Laughter: Bennett (ed.) Cerf, Kelly, Price Illus. by Roth: 9781122690799: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-R-J-Palacio/dp/0375869026/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" class="link" target="_blank">Wonder: R. J. Palacio: 8601300239491: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.noagendashow.com/" class="link" target="_blank">The Show - No Agenda - With Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/red" class="link" target="_blank">YouTube Red - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><p><a href="http://squarespace.com/backtowork">Squarespace</a> (Visit squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase).</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://tommyjohn.com/backtowork">Tommy John</a> (For 20% off your order visit tommyjohn.com/backtowork and enter the code BACKTOWORK).</p></li> </ul>

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Leaving Dropbox Vegas</p> <p>Merlin survives a sleepover, and Dan has a concern about Dropbox.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/" class="link" target="_blank">Microsoft OneDrive</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.apple.com/icloud/icloud-drive/" class="link" target="_blank">iCloud - iCloud Drive - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/drive/" class="link" target="_blank">Google Drive - Cloud Storage & File Backup for Photos, Docs & More</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://spideroak.com/" class="link" target="_blank">SpiderOak</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.box.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Secure File Sharing, Storage, and Collaboration | Box</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://syncthing.net/" class="link" target="_blank">Syncthing</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.insynchq.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Insync is Google Drive sync & backup with multiple account support</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.econtechnologies.com/chronosync/overview.html" class="link" target="_blank">ChronoSync Overview | Econ Technologies Software</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.truecaller.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Phone Number Search | Truecaller</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/westworld-season-1-selections/id1170694790?uo=4&at=11laDR" class="link" target="_blank">Westworld: Season 1 (Selections from the HBO® Series) - EP by Ramin Djawadi on Apple Music</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.hotpress.com/Westworld/HBO-Releases-iWestworldi-Soundtrack-of-OldTimey-Rock-Covers/19103220.html" class="link" target="_blank">HBO Releases Westworld Soundtrack of Old-Timey Rock Covers | Film | News | Hot Press</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem" class="link" target="_blank">Golem - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Ravenclaw" class="link" target="_blank">Ravenclaw | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.playbuzz.com/emilyz14/the-hogwarts-sorting-quiz-pottermore-version" class="link" target="_blank">The Hogwarts Sorting Quiz (Pottermore Version) | Playbuzz</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/" class="link" target="_blank">MacBook Pro - Apple</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Golem" class="link" target="_blank">SRD:Golem - D&D Wiki</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://blog.pinboard.in/2016/10/benjamin_button_reviews_the_new_macbook_pro/" class="link" target="_blank">Benjamin Button Reviews The New MacBook Pro (Pinboard Blog)</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/70243590?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C1%2C9c3f6e518a8ebfac0fb0d9db559181b63c507cca%3A84e16b26f850860ca2cfef599cce0b0854b5df2e" class="link" target="_blank">Netflix - Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://dobyfriday.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Do By Friday</a><br />A weekly challenge show hosted by Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin. </li><li><a href="https://hackernoon.com/dropping-dropbox-8e4775154d0a#.jtzefab0j" class="link" target="_blank">Dropping Dropbox</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://atp.fm/episodes/88" class="link" target="_blank">Accidental Tech Podcast: 88: Standing on Opposite Sides of the Gym</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8.3_filename" class="link" target="_blank">8.3 filename - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/home" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon Drive: Cloud Storage - Online Backup</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.expandrive.com/" class="link" target="_blank">ExpanDrive for Mac & Windows | SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, S3, OneDrive, Box.com, WebDAV, Swift as Network Drive</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.macdrifter.com/2015/03/synology-cloud-station-as-diy-dropbox-alternative.html" class="link" target="_blank">Synology Cloud Station as DIY Dropbox Alternative</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.veen.com/jeff/archives/000899.html" class="link" target="_blank"&

<ul> <li>Dan's still a little under the weather</li> <li>What home automation is good at right now (and what it mostly isn't)</li> <li>Updates on Hiya and call-blocking apps not working so much</li> <li>Merlin is getting pretty good at making Trump hands</li> <li>Hey! Follow-up and listener questions!</li> <li>Listener Greg wisely reframes the communication problem</li> <li>If you want to help people: offer something specific</li> <li>John Siracusa just wants toast in a reasonable amount of time</li> <li>Listener Johnathan has trouble getting timely responses from his busy manager <ul> <li>Tip: It pays to ask around and maybe escalate</li> </ul> </li> <li>Everybody feels vulnerable about <em>something</em></li> <li>Listener Brian doesn't want to pester people about his side project <ul> <li>Tip: Scale up and act like a magazine editor</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ooooo…The Monty Hall Problem!</li> <li>Listener Matt needs tips on being a new dad <ul> <li>Tip: You're not as bad at this as you think (or fear)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/jbotmania/status/788895326119858176" class="link" target="_blank">Jamie Buck on Twitter: "@hotdogsladies Thanks for the white gaffers tape shout out. A cool surprise on my drive to work."</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inZNyCQKP3c" class="link" target="_blank">John Wayne Drunk Speech.wmv - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_problem" class="link" target="_blank">Monty Hall problem - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthday_problem" class="link" target="_blank">Birthday problem - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_(Palacio_novel)" class="link" target="_blank">Wonder (Palacio novel) - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-R-J-Palacio/dp/0375869026/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PSNRKED35PMJGVD8TKMC" class="link" target="_blank">Wonder: R. J. Palacio: 9780375869020: Amazon.com: Books</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/rd/37" class="link" target="_blank">Reconcilable Differences #37: A Useless Angle for Swordfighting - Relay FM</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://runa.org/guayusa/" class="link" target="_blank">Runa | Guayusa</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/flammable-or-inflammable" class="link" target="_blank">Flammable vs. Inflammable: What's the difference? | Merriam-Webster</a><br />Both words mean the same thing, but one of them is bound to confuse most people. </li><li><a href="https://hiya.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Hiya: Caller ID, Call Blocker & Protection for a Better Phone Experience</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://5by5.tv/hypercritical/18" class="link" target="_blank">5by5 | Hypercritical #18: Worse and More Diverse</a><br />John Siracusa and Dan Benjamin put the TV technology and PHP topics to bed, touch on SSD reliability again, then discuss what's wrong with Twitter and why toaster ovens are worse today than they were a few decades ago. </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam%27s_razor" class="link" target="_blank">Occam's razor - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.privacystar.com/" class="link" target="_blank">PrivacyStar</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/06/huge-phone-scam-targeting-americans-leads-to-750-arrests-in-india" class="link" target="_blank">Huge phone scam targeting Americans leads to 700 being detained in India | World news | The Guardian</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr2PlqXw03Y" class="link" target="_blank">Carl Weathers Got Stew Going - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zFuMpYTyRjw" class="link" target="_blank">Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit - YouTube</a><br /></li></ul><h4>Brought to you by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=b2w&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=te-oct16">TextExpander</a> ( Visit <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/b2w?utm_source=

<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: How to pester people responsibly.</p> <ul> <li>Dan's a little under the weather.</li> <li>Maybe kids should be in balls. Who knows?</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ960-sl5fs">Wrap a hot towel around your head</a>."</li> <li><em>Westworld</em>. It's definitely a thing.</li> <li>Follow-up…</li> <li>TaskPaper 3.5 is <strong>awesome</strong>.</li> <li><em>Yes</em>. There are good board games. Sorry about that.</li> <li>How Merlin made Candyland more interesting. But only a little.</li> <li>Followup on smoke detectors. What a mess!</li> <li>More advice on covering up dumb LED lights.</li> <li>Merlin has an <em>amazing</em> rice cooker.</li> <li>Harry Potter talk. Movies we like, etc.</li> <li>Cool new Harry Potter prints.</li> <li><strong>MAIN TOPIC</strong>: How to pester people responsibly.</li> <li>Trouble getting a response: what's the <em>real problem</em> here?</li> <li>Merlin learned a lot from being an unsuccessful project manager.</li> <li>If your results are at odds with your expectations? Something isn't working.</li> <li>Dan talks about his new interest in informal journaling.</li> <li>Writing is a 3D printer for your thoughts.</li> </ul> <p>Links for this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/Strange_Animals" class="link" target="_blank">Strange Animals (@StrangeAnimals) | Twitter</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.taskpaper.com/releases/" class="link" target="blank">TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/3M-Lithographers-Tape-616-Ruby/dp/B00HD2C1Q4" class="link" target="_blank">3M Lithographers Tape 616 Ruby Red: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific</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="https://www.taskpaper.com/" class="link" target="_blank">TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.universalsecurity.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Universal Security Instruments | Home</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://zojirushi.com/" class="link" target="_blank">Zojirushi</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A7NN4I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 10-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker, 1.8-Liters, Premium White: Kitchen & Dining</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mahatma-Long-Grain-Jasmine-Rice/dp/B003SD6DJS/ref=pd_bxgy_325_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W0TE41NE0MYKS1FD9DB1" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Mahatma Long Grain Jasmine Rice, 32 oz : Jasmine Rice Produce : Grocery & Gourmet Food</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ollymoss/status/788379070891429888" class="link" target="_blank">Olly Moss on Twitter: "Announcing 7 new officially licensed Harry Potter art prints, produced in collaboration with @Pottermore. Link: https://t.co/jU85tYnUet https://t.co/yMNcoN5Kht"</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.moss.fm/" class="link" target="_blank">Home / OLLY MOSS SHOP</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.moss.fm/product/harry-potter-print-set" class="link" target="_blank">Harry Potter Print Set / OLLY MOSS SHOP</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acceptance_and_commitment_therapy" class="link" target="_blank">Acceptance and commitment therapy - Wikipedia</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ960-sl5fs" class="link" target="_blank">Wrap A Hot Towel Around Your Head - YouTube</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1990314/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_23" class="link" target="_blank">Robot & Frank (2012) - IMDb</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://bobs-burgers.wikia.com/wiki/Mars_Sazerac" class="link" target="_blank">Mars Sazerac | Bob's Burgers Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.subzin.com/quotes/S397464cc8/Seinfeld/The+Nap/Connie+Sellecca.+Nothing+wrong+that%2C+huh%3F" class="link" target="_blank">Connie