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Ep 253Episode 253 - Writing Retreat, Dr. Brooke Macnamara

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Hi folks! This week our intrepid Wombat Co-Host returns after finishing two books and our visit to a writing retreat hosted by our wonderful friend Mur Lafferty! There are also some baby chicken updates, and general updates. After that, we have a lovely talk with long-time listener Dr. Brooke Macnamara, and find out how she stays productive with Trello! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Fair Fight Charity Spotlight: NAACP Legal Defense Fund Valiant Fox Gaming Trello Kathy Mazak's Academic Writing Amplified Habitica Remember the Milk Unicycle App Clutterbug Podcast Toggl Mighty Mur Lafferty Digger Unearthed - The Complete Tenth Anniversary Edition Kickstarter The Common Loon Loon Rescue Twitter Thread

Jun 2, 20221h 57m

Ep 252Episode 252 - Quick Intro, Ace Tilton Ratcliff

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We are going on a writing retreat, and so it is a quick intro and progress check with Kevin before we dive right in to a chat with the most delightful Ace Tilton Ratcliff, and find out how they stay productive! Enjoy! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) Charity Spotlight: Harper Project Charity Spotlight: Shanti Project Ace Tilton Ratcliff on Twitter Stay Weird, Be Kind Rainbow Mealworms Isopods Armory Art Center Kevin's Skull Dice

May 26, 20221h 22m

Ep 251Episode 251 - Getting it done, Yoon Ha Lee

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Hi folks! Welcome to Year 6, and to kick it off we get to talk to Yoon Ha Lee! Before that, we have an update on baby chickens, Ursula's current book, big projects that save money, and a few other things. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: UN Refugee Agency Yoon Ha Lee's Website Yoon Ha Lee on Twitter Schlock Mercenary ST Dupont Luxury Pens LAMY Digital Writing Tools

May 19, 202259 min

Ep 250Episode 250 - Five Years done, Kevin Sonney

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We did it! Five years of Productivity Alchemy all done! And after we talk about our productivity for the week, we have our annual catch-up interview with host Kevin Sonney, conducted by co-host Ursula Vernon. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's Extra Life Kevin Sonney on Twitter Kevin Sonney on OSDC ReMarkable2 Gather Virtual Space Official Productivity Alchemy Planner Pages by Reagan Earl

May 12, 202255 min

Ep 249Episode 249 - It's OK to not be OK, Michelle Wexelblat Redeux Redeux

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FYI - the noise in the interview is Sergi rubbing on my microphone. He wanted to be held for a large portion of the interview and LOVED the mic. Ho Boy, what a week! First up, the world is a lot right now, and it's OK to not be OK, and it's OK to take a break, and Ursula and I will discuss that. We also have our individual productivity updates, and some discussion of the new book launch. Finally, we have an incredible catch-up with Michelle Wexelblat and how things have changed for her since we talked last! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project Charity Spotlight: National Trans Equity System Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood Action Fund Charity Spotlight: Carolina Abortion Fund Michelle Wexelblat on Twitter Michelle Wexelblat on Quora Early Intervention Training Arisia Last Hope K9 Boston Psoriatic onychodystrophy Cognitive Therapy Flare Audio AXIL Ear Protection Foundation for Shamanic Studies Sjogren's Syndrome Dysgraphia LAMY Digital Writing Jetpens Goulet Pen Company Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hashimoto's Disease Burnout Journal Page Planned Parenthood FRIES Infographic "Rooster Cubes" OurGroceries Libby Hoopla Bookfunnel Podurama Daylio Fork Theory Migrane Buddy Clue App Oura Rings ColorNote SimplePractice Crow Time Comic Slack Wyrm Comic FoundryVTT The Forge FoundryVTT Hosting Ignacio "Nacho" Jarerio Rabbi Danya on using the term Abrahamic Religions LIFX Switches

May 5, 20223h 33m

Ep 248Episode 248 - Book Launch Week, Augusta Scarlett Redeux

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Nettle & Bone is out and we have Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: United to Beat Malaria Augusta on Dreamwidth Augusta on Twitter Warriors for a Living: the experience of the Spanish infantry in the Italian Wars, 1494-1559 Bluetooth Sleep Mask Bose Sleep Buds Apple Airpods Pro Danie Ware Books Ciaphas Cain Gaunt's Ghosts The Horus Heresy Series Daz 3D Something Shiny Podcast Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

Apr 28, 20221h 9m

Ep 247Episode 247 - No Wombat, Debbie G Redux

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Hi folks! Ursula is out of words, so I'm flying solo this week. After a quick introduction, we'll jump into a catch-up interview with returning guest Debbie G! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Barnabus Fund Debbie G and Selphie on Twitch ChickenCam The Watch The IT Crowd Scrubs ER Doc Martin Doc Martin's Cottage Neil DIamond's Jonathan Livingston Seagull Sleepcasts Maintenance Phase Turning Red Pre-Order Nettle & Bone

Apr 21, 20221h 50m

Ep 246Episode 256 - Starting a Course, Letters

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This week while Ursula continues to sign bookplates (for a different book this time) Kevin talks about starting the Build a Second Brain course, finishing projects and looking at the next one. After that, we read and respond to your letters. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's Extra Life "If I am not for me, who will be for me?" Build a Second Brain What Moves the Dead Pre-Order The Kaiju Preservation Society Tithonia rotundifolia Mourning Cloak Butterfly ColoGuard Sarra Cannon Gretchen Rubin Visionary Vultures 2

Apr 14, 202237 min

Ep 245UPDATED Episode 245 - Book Ennui, Gerald Sears

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Hi everyone! This week we will talk about the new chicks, where Kevin is on all his projects, Ursula's book (and book plate) progress, and her current book insecurities. After that, we have this AMAZING interview with friend of the show and long-time listener Gerald Sears! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Electronic Frontier Foundation Charity Spotlight: Southern Poverty Law Center Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Gerald on LinkedIn Raspberry Pi 400 Argon Pi Case Logi K860 The Rook & The Raven Notebooks ArcaOS (OS/2) Selenium Beautiful Soup Ingress Prime Pokemon Go Ask a Mortician Coffee and Cults

Apr 8, 20222h 13m

Ep 244Episode 244 - More Bookplates, Bill and Laura Pearson Update

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This week Ursula continues to sign bookplates for the upcoming launch of "Nettle & Bone", we talk about being burned out on creating art, the new baby chickens, and constructing a new coop. We then have a catch-up interview with Bill and Laura Pearson! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood Quack Quack Honk Design Alport Syndrome Sunk Cost Fallacy Pool Noodle Hat Icelandic Chickens Audio Induction Loops Beocorgi on Lizardbeth's Patreon

Mar 31, 20223h 1m

Ep 243Episode 243 - Still Signing, Eloy Lasanta

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While Ursula signs even more bookplates for her upcoming release, we will talk about the projects that are, well, progressing. There is an update on the new chicken coop, the arrival of the first round of chicks, what Ursula is writing (other than her signature on book plates), and the plans for Productivity Alchemy Year Six (which starts in May). After that, we have a wonderful talk with Game Designer and Musician Eloy Lastanta about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation Third Eye Games Third Eye Games on DriveThruRPG Strays of the World Prince's Friend Art Official Age Infinite Sparks Bandzoogle Iron Circus Comics Ninja Crusade MORK BORG Nerds x D&D PIP System Sanguine Games Apocalypse Prevention Inc Part Time Gods

Mar 24, 20221h 59m

Ep 242Episode 242 - Post-Cruise, Letters

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We return from the JoCo Cruise! We will tell you all about how great it was, where we went, and what we did. After that, we have a bunch of letters to read! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project The PARA Filing Method The Lost Tomb of the Bitchin' Chimera for D&D 5e Nettle & Bone pre-order Asana

Mar 17, 20221h 12m

Ep 241Episode 241 - Travel Panic, Gayle Goddard

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Hi folks! This week we have travel anxiety! We're headed off on vacation, an we are dealing with the associated freak-out as we prep for our first big trip of the year. We also have a huge rant on how everything needs to be connected all the time and what a pain it can be. Fortunately after that, we have a talk with The Clutter Fairy herself, Gayle Goddard! Enjoy, and see you in two weeks! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Donors Choose Gayle Goddard the Clutter Fairy The Clutter Fairy Houston YouTube Clutter Fairy Houston Weekly Podcast National Association of Productivity & Organization

Mar 3, 20221h 37m

Ep 240Episode 240 - Journey Prep, Alister Esam

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Join us this week as we enjoy our ruts, and then talk about the prep for our upcoming trip and appearance. How do Ursula's ADHD meds impact her anxiety? And how much time is she spending playing Horizon: Forbidden West? (Hint: a LOT) After that, we have a great discussion with Alister Esam about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Committee to Protect Journalist Charity Spotlight: American Journalism Project Charity Spotlight: TransLifeline Charity Spotlight: TransTexas Alister Esam Alister Esam's Twitter Alister Esam's LinkedIn The Dirty Word by Alister Esam Process Bliss Horizon: Forbidden West Vistage Oura Ring Sleep Cycle (App) Maintenance Phase Sleep Episode West Ham United FC

Feb 24, 20221h 11m

Ep 239Episode 239 - Horror Movies, Dorothee Racette

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This week, after our normal check-ins, we kind of go on a tangent about our recent horror movie binge, because Ursula needed to find some inspiration after a recent blow to her creativity. After that, we have an amazing talk with Dorothee Racette about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Take Back My Day Dorothee Racette on Twitter Dorothee Racette on LinkedIn The Growth Mindset The Artist's Way Evernote Trello Ursula's Thread on Midsommer

Feb 17, 20221h 29m

Ep 238Episode 238 - Mow the Lawn, Letters

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Hi folks! This week we talk about the state of our ruts (or grooves as the case may be) and how nice it is to be in them for a while. We then read your letters, and answer your questions! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Native Seeds S.E.A.R.C.H. MailMate Mail Client for Mac MimeStream Mail Client for Mac Behind the Bastards Podcast The Old Reader The Clutterbug Podcast Academic Writing Amplified Podcast

Feb 10, 202252 min

Ep 237Episode 237 - Cult Podcasts, Katie Matusky

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This week we'll talk about the hole of tech debt kevin found himself in, how he's had some big wins, and how Ursula was able to get a lot of writing done, despite having a lot of things going on that were not writing. We'll also talk about Kevin's recent dive into cult-related podcasts. After that, we have an amazing talk with Katie Matusky about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Calling all Crows Entropy Organized Katie on Instagram Tromsø Norway ClickUp Tiago Forte PARA Building a Second Brain Station 4 Tom Morello The Man From the Train Maintenance Phase A Little Bit Culty

Feb 3, 20221h 38m

Ep 236Episode 236 - Mucha, Maria Brilaki

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Hi Folks! After catching up on our weekly productivity, we spend an extended bit talking about our recent viewing of the Mucha Exhibit at the NC Museum of Art. That also leads to a discussion of the power in seeing the mistakes and "flaws" in great works of art, music, and so on. After that, we have a great talk with Maria Brilaki and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: International Rescue Committee Charity Spotlight: KHORA Charity Spotlight: Lighthouse Relief Fitness Reloaded Maria Brilaki on Twitter Maria Brilaki on Instagram Maria Brilaki on YouTube The Artist's Way Dexcom G6 Alphonse Mucha Clickup Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Echo-X Chaz Kemp Piano Takes from "A Day In the Life"

Jan 27, 20221h 19m

Ep 235Episode 235 - Take a Snow Day, Sophie Legase

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Hi Folks! This week we talk how we took a snow day during the ice event at our house this past weekend. We also discuss how NICE it was, the impact of the ice on the chickens (they stayed in like us!), and the states of our various projects. After that, we have a great talk with game designer and project manager Sophie Legase! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Big Bad Con Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood Charity Spotlight: Environmental Defense Fund Charity Spotlight: Black Lives Matter Charity Spotlight: NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund Charity Spotlight: Trans-Lifeline Sophie's Blog Sophie's Twitter Project Management for Game Designers Panel at Big Bad Con Online Porting Analog Games to Roll20 Panel at Big Bad Con Online Thirsty Sword Lesbians Ironclaw Dropbox TextExpander Adobe Indesign Scribus GIMP Unsettled Gloom Fiasco Bully Pulpit Games Evil Hat Productions

Jan 20, 20221h 31m

Ep 234Episode 234 - Inbox Eight, Resolutions, Letters

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This week we talk about both Kevin and Ursula's last week, including the impact of getting vaccinated while getting over a cold, MAGFest, and why not to make New Year's Resolutions. After that, we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Little Candles Primary School David Allen's Getting Things Done Seven Habits of Highly Successful People How to Win Friends and Influence People How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Atomic Habits The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck The Artist's Way The Heliand Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD Unfuck Your Habitat The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Jan 13, 202243 min

Ep 233Episode 233 - MAGFest, Jeremiah McCoy

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Hi folks! Kevin is AT MAGFest now, but before leaving, we took a moment to talk about the New Year, some of our upcoming plans both for the show and professionally, and how we are did over the past holiday week. After that we have a talk we had with game designer and all around cool person Jeremiah McCoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Color of Change Jeremiah McCoy Jeremiah on TikTik Jeremiah on YouTube The Tome Show Podcast Midgard Sentinels of the Multiverse Starfinder Fantasy Grounds Roll20 Beyond20 FoundryVTT Notion Kobold Press Goodman Games Shadowrun Green Ronin AGE Pathfinder Critical Roll Grognard

Jan 6, 20221h 3m

Ep 232Episode 232 - It's not the plague, Banana Chan

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Hi folks! This week we'll be talking about Ursula's ConCrud (It's not COVID), and how it has impacted us. We'll also talk about how using your brain also burns calories and makes you tired, trying to work too fast, and de-fragging your brain. After that we have a fantastic talk with the game designer and writer Banana Chan! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Shanti Bhavan Children's Project Banana Chan on Twitter Banana Chan on TikTok Game and a Curry Daughters of Destiny on Netflix Building a Second Brain The Great Resignation Struthless on YouTube Maintenance Phase /r/RPGHorrorStories Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft Trello ScrumStudy WriterDuet Scrivener Atomic Habits 7 Habits of Highly Successful People

Dec 30, 20211h 28m

Ep 231Episode 231 - Something, Vera Alcorn

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Hi folks! We are back from WorldCon 2021, and we will talk about Ursula's new awards, her slime mold speech, and getting back to normal after the con. We follow that with an amazing interview with Vera Alcorn, ND and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Equi Institute Charity Spotlight: The People's Health Clinic PDX Officially Licensed Productivity Alchemy Planners Ursula's Acceptance Speech(es) at the Hugos Vera Alcorn LinkTree Vera Alcorn on Twitter Vera Alcorn on Instagram The Amenda Clinic Tick Time Tracking App Clockwise GmailCTL FiloFax ClipBook HIPPA ReMarkable2 Carey Davis TikTok How to Keep House While Drowning Tusk App Habitica Toggl Power Poses Community The Good Place

Dec 23, 20211h 27m

Ep 230Episode 230 - Flooring, Selphi Redux

We are off to WorldCon in Washington DC! Before that, though, we'll talk about how our week went, how to terrify a customer service representative, and the tedious process of "bin packing". After all that, we have an update with our good friend Selphi Trabia, and find out what has changed in her world, and why Kevin has the worst chair envy EVER. And there is a picture of Achilles in a suit below the show notes. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Animal Concerns Research and Education Singapore (ACRES) Charity Spotlight: Mandai Wildlife Reserve Selphi's Ko-Fi URGPURG (Saturday 8.30 AM AEST) Tonari no Fumi (Wednesday 1.30 PM AEST) See Selphie in Avenue Q (in Australia) Secret Labs Gaming Chairs Oura Ring Garmin Fitness Trackers Maintenance Phase Fabulous App Radio Taiso

Dec 16, 20212h 0m

Ep 229Episode 229 - Calendar Anxiety, Letters

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Another month, another batch of letters! But before that, we'll check in with how Kevin is doing in his new role at work, Ursula's reaction when she saw Kevin's Calendar earlier in the day, and Ursula's new art tool. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Ursula's Twitter thread on AI Art Fantastical SleepTown Forest Anti-Planner Cycle System (Time Management for System Administrators) Star Method Paul Mason Wine commercial - "We will Sell No Wine Before Its Time"

Dec 9, 202146 min

Ep 228Episode 228 - New Team, Nancy Mittens

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Hi folks! This week we will talk about Kevin's change to a new team at work, our progress on our various things, and at least one upcoming appearance. We also talk about what is possibly the strangest troll Ursula has ever received, getting ready for the Hugo Awards Ceremony, and follow this with a great conversation with Special Guest Nancy Mittens! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Feed more Western NY Nancy Mittens on Twitter Advent of Code 2021 2021 Hugo Awards DisCon 3/Worldcon 2021 Alice's Restaurant 7 Habits of Highly Effective People David Allen's Getting Things Done Remember the Milk FIFO/LIFO Ivy Lee Method Forest App Emergent Task Planner Drop Spindle Neil Diamond's Jonathan Livingston Seagull Laziness Does Not Exist - Devon Price

Dec 2, 20212h 23m

Ep 227Episode 227 - Holiday Time, Molly Bruttomesso

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Hi folks! This week we're going to talk about how we are - and are not! - being productive for the US Thanksgiving Holiday week. After that we have an exciting conversation with Molly Bruttomesso about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Afghan Women's Organization Molly Brottomesso on LinkedIn Molly on Twitter Molly on Instagram Jim Collins's Bug Book Bruce Feiler's The Secret of Happy Families South of the Border Nora Ephron Marie Kondo Keelo Opus One Clockwise 7 Habits of Highly Successful People

Nov 25, 20211h 17m

Ep 226Episode 226 - Actual Vacation, Sean Nittner

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This week we'll discuss our recent trip to Cherokee NC, how Kevin's new meds are working - and the impact of not taking them. We also talk about the dividing line between a Novel and Novelette, and Kevin's new favorite device. After that, we'll talk to Sean Nittner, game producer, project manager, and con host! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: TLDEF - Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund Charity Spotlight: Black Lives Matter Sean Nittner Sean on Twitter Sean on Twitch Sean on YouTube Big Bad Con Cal Performances Evil Hat Thirsty Sword Lesbians War of Ashes Asana InstaGantt ReMarkable 2 Cult Pens Advent Calendar

Nov 18, 20211h 35m

Ep 225Episode 225 - Holiday Cooking with Dino Sarma

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Hi folks! Dino and I sat down to talk about cooking a large meal (particularly around the American Thanksgiving Holiday) for friends, family (by birth or by choice), and others. From planning to shopping to cooking, we'll talk about it all. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Large Meal Planning Notes Potato & Cauliflower Soup The Post-Punk Kitchen - Isa Chandra Moscowitz The Barefoot Contessa Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Alton Brown's Roast Turkey

Nov 11, 20212h 9m

Ep 224Episode 224 - Tough Week, Mysterious Witt

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This week we will talk about how Kevin got completely derailed, Ursula's current projects, including some new things she's playing around with. After that, we have a fantastic conversation with Mysterious Witt, and how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Downtown Women's Center for Los Angeles Mysterious Witt Mysterious Witt on Twitter Mysterious Witt on Instagram Clubhouse Passion Planner Bullet Journal Opus One Cafe Diem (Ursula's Favorite Coffee Shop)

Nov 4, 20211h 13m

Ep 223Episode 223 - Early Recording, John Scalzi

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We recorded early this week, so there isn't much to catch up on, but that's OK! We have an amazing talk with the author, blogger, and man-about-the-internet John Scalzi to make up for it! Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Charity Spotlight: Book Riot List of Literary Charities John Scalzi's Blog John Scalzi's Twitter The Kaiju Preservation Society Pre-Order ReMarkable 2

Oct 28, 20212h 3m

Ep 222Episode 222 - Gushing, Bob Stanke

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This week we'll discuss Kevin's attendance at All Things Open 2021, being grateful to our listeners, and where we both are on our respective projects. We follow that with a great talk with long time listener Bob Stanke! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: American Cancer Society The 12 Week Year Paladin's Strength on Amazon All Things Open Microsoft Todo Microsoft Power Platform Power Automate Desktop Alfred gmailctl IFTTT Zapier Notion DevonThink David Allen's Getting Things Done Cal Newport Quantified Self Chris Dansey Stephen Wolfram Google Stadia Cheeky Chooks Egg Inc Strat-O-Matic Out of the Park Basaeball Blaseball Habitica LifeRPG Physical on AppleTV

Oct 21, 20211h 32m

Ep 221Episode 221 - The Loneliest Whale, Letters

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This week we talk about the completion and release of the big project Kevin has been working on for the last several weeks. We also talk about how a single appointment takes up an entire day in Ursula's mind, compared to how it appears to Kevin. We also talk about the loneliest whale, the Bloop, and then we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bread for the City Charity Spotlight: Tech by Choice New to Elastic Cloud on AWS: Optimized hardware profiles for improved performance Small Changes by Alicia Witt The Bloop Clockwise EA Podcasts Interview with Ursula Vernon The 52-hertz Whale

Oct 15, 202142 min

Ep 220Episode 220 - Having Impact, Richard Schnitzel

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This week, we start with a discussion of Ursula's most current editing cycle. We follow that with how it feels when you know you are making a visible impact with a project. And then we have an amazing talk with Richard Schnitzel about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: American Lung Association Richard Schnitzel Richard on LinkedIn Zapier ClickUp Paladin's Hope Amazon (Pre-Order)

Oct 7, 20211h 4m

Ep 219Episode 219 - Exercise, Broody Hens, Heather Lowe Redux

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CW: Death, Corpses, Funerals, Grief, COVID-19 This week we talk about dealing with the death of a loved one with returning guest Heather Lowe. Before that we'll discuss Ursula's new exercise routine, finishing a big project, and Ursula's new book pre-order. Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood Heather Lowe Art Episode 136 - Heather Lowe's Original Interview Ploughman's Wort Paladin's Heart Pre-Order on Amazon The Saint of Steel Series Neptune Society MortuaryReport on Twitter Carbonite Time Machine Living Trust (Charles Schwab)

Sep 30, 20212h 17m

Ep 218Episode 218 - Thank People, Tom Kaeding

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Hi folks! This week we'll talk about cats, their hierarchy, and reminisce about Benjamin T. Cat. We also talk about what influenced us to get into our field, thanking our influences, progress on our projects, and a few other things. We follow that with an amazing conversation with Tom Kaeding, and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Send Chinatown Love Wunderkind.co Sunlight Alarm Clock (Amazon) Kevin's Weighted Blanket Maker's Schedule vs Manager Schedule - Paul Graham Indian Larry WhatsApp Himbo Chef on Twitter

Sep 23, 20211h 6m

Ep 217Episode 217 - Delegate, Jana Axline

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This week, we discuss where Ursula (the wombat co-host) has been for the last week and a half, dealing with her new purchase, and how she was able to delegate some things that were just too much for her. Oh, and she got to talk to BROM. After that we have a great conversation with Jana Axline about how she stays productive - and helps others stay productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Jana Axline Jana Axline on LinkedIn Project Genetics Scaled Agile SCRUM Jim Collins Books (Good to Great) ReMarkable 2 Tul Pens GoodNotes gmailctl Top Gun Top Gun: Maverick Tom Bilyeu

Sep 17, 20211h 24m

Ep 216Episode 216 - Shepherd Co-Host, Letters

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Ursula is out of town, and it is letters show time! And as part of that, we have a Shepherd Guest Co-Host for the week! We'll briefly discuss how Shep does what needs doing, and then we'll read and discuss your letters. PLUS BONUS CHICKEN MEMES IN THE SHOW NOTES!! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Louisiana Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Cash Donations Charity Spotlight: Louisiana Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Material Donations Charity Spotlight: Cooperation Jackson Charity Spotlight: Lilith Fund Charity Spotlight: Lilith Fund Texas Hype Squad Shepherd on Patreon Shepherd's Twitter Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD

Sep 9, 202133 min

Ep 215Episode 215 - Rock out, Anju Kanumalla

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This week we talk about how we managed to stay productive this week. We also talk about Kevin's first concert since January 2020 (band links are in the show notes), how venues are handling things, and the miracle of mRNA vaccines. After all that, we have an amazing talk with Anju Kanumalla about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Philly Paws Anju Kanumalla on Twitter Anju on Instagram Principia Prepostera Notion Lastpass Todoist Trello Evernote 1Password Habitica The Hidden Almanac BlueJeans VLC Pilot Kakuno TWSBI ECO Robert Oster Deep Purple Ink Levenger Inks Numbering System for Sailor Inks Explained Kevin's Dream Pen: Pilot-Namiki Chinkin Royal Rooster Thirty Thieves Solitaire Forty Thieves Solitaire Full Deck Solitaire (GRL Games) Infected Rain Butcher Babies Stitched Up Heart How the inventor of mRNA vaccines celebrate her success?

Sep 2, 20211h 21m

Ep 214Episode 213 - ADHD and Pen Names, Cindy

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This week we will talk about two longer-form listener requests. First, we'll talk about setting up a pen name, and how easy it actually is. Second we talk about coping with a partner who has ADHD and some strategies to help yourself. After that we have a wonderful chat with Cindy, and about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Armed Services YMCA Charity Spotlight: Fisher House Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Charity Spotlight: Lindsay Wildlife Center Charity Spotlight: Ojai Raptor Center Cindy on Twitter Canvas Google Classroom JIRA 4-H Scrumban Assembla Monday.com Zenhub RefWorks Zotero LinkedIn Learning Roll20 FoundryVTT SKILCRAFT Government Pens Uni-Ball Signo Pens Pilot Precise V7 Reisenthel Baskets Cultish GDPR Yellow Immunization Book Asana Hood Nature

Aug 26, 20212h 34m

Ep 213Episode 213 - Time and Vision, Althea Walters

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Hi folks! First up this week, we'll discuss how 2021 seems to be moving faster than 2020. After that we check in on our progress for the week, how Ursula's vision is changing, and how close she is to finishing her next book. After that, we have a talk with Althea Walters and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Girl Guides of Jamaica Althea Walters on LInkedin Focused and Fulfilled My Goal Tracker Planner

Aug 19, 20211h 4m

Ep 212Episode 212 - Cheepers, Letters

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Hi Folks! This week we check in with our hosts Kevin and Ursula, and find out how they are being productive. We also discuss Ursula's feelings about having to replace her laptop - before it is an emergency. After that, we'll read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Coalition for Rainforest Nations Alastair's Method Cori Large's Blog Tin Soldier Origaudio The Penryn Pack

Aug 12, 20211h 3m

Ep 211Episode 211 - Vacation, Don Khouri

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Hi folks! I'm back from vacation, and so my productivity is pretty easy to report on this week (AKA none, and that's OK!). Meanwhile Ursula (the Wombat Co-host) has had the never-ending Monday. After that, we'll chat with Don Khouri about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: IOCC Don Khouri's web site When To Say Yes pre-order David Allen's Getting Things Done Trello Time Blocking Kaizen The Self Employed Life by Jeffery Shaw WKRP In Cincinatti Ravenwood Castle

Aug 5, 202148 min

Ep 210Episode 210 - White Chocolate Baguette, Alexis Lourenco

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CW: ADHD, Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Privilege and Neglect Hi folks! This week we will talk about the trials of being on-call and the joy of comp time. We also revisit the Author's Lament with Ursula, with a new and exciting twist. After that, we'll talk to Alexis Lourenco about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Special Olympics Email Alexis Priority Star Method SeeHowYouEat Daylio Infinity Cube Fidget Thing iRobot Roomba OutOfMilk App Mint by Intuit Rubbermaid Containers

Jul 29, 20211h 55m

Ep 209Episode 209 - Paint the Ceiling, Amanda Lovecraft

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This week, the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will have our weekly productivity check-in, as well as a discussion of the quality of the paint in the bathrooms in a 20-year-old house. After that, we'll talk with the amazing Amanda Lovecraft, on how they stays productive! Content Warning: Mental Health, Pet Death Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Franklin County VA Humane Society Charity Spotlight: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Read about the Lawsuits Amanda's Books Stranger.Nightmare, Amanda's Blog Amanda's Twitter Chatham Animal Rescue Farm Friends Rescue An Open Letter to President-Elect Obama by K. B. Spangler The Cruxshadows

Jul 23, 20211h 28m

Ep 208Episode 208 - Lucky Little Man, Dr. Katherine Firth

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This week we will check in about our productivity, talk about Project vs. Product Management, give an update on Lucky the Bantam Rooster, and talk about the Writer's Lament. After that we will talk with the most amazing Dr. Katherine Firth about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Koorie Heritage Trust Research Insiders Blog Research Insider Twitter Pomodoro Technique Workflowy Markdown Cornell Notes Moleskine Notebooks Thomas Edison 10000 quote

Jul 15, 20211h 18m

Ep 207Episode 207 - Not a Gift, Letters

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This week, we'll talk about how we were and were not productive this week, as applicable. We also talk about the value (or lack of) feedback, gifts that are actually shackles, and what kind of horror Ursula does not like. And then we'll read your letters, which is always fun! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Ditch Diggers with Mur Lafferty Hades Game Junji Ito Guillermo Del Toro's Mama Principia Prepostera

Jul 8, 202150 min

Ep 206Episode 206 - Quick Check in, Gerald Leonard

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This week Ursula isn't feeling well, so we'll do a quick check-in with Kevin before having an amazing conversation with musician, author, and productivity consultant Gerold Leonard. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Kiva Micro-Loans Gerald Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute Culture is the Bass Workplace Jazz Qigong Peloton Brain Gym Gerald's TedX Talk The Brain That Changes Itself Thelonious Monk

Jul 1, 202159 min

Episode 205 - Dino Strikes Back Part 2

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This week we continue our chat with Dino, including more meal prep discussion, why one chick is named Lucky, Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Dino's YouTube Email Dino Episode 204 - Dino Strikes Back Part 1 Kevin's Logitech Keyboard (ERGO K860) Chinese Cooking Demystified on YouTube Aaron and Claire on YouTube De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina YouTube Binging with Babish YouTube Chef Film The Hundred-Foot Journey Book The Hundred-Foot Journey Film Today's Special Film Panamax Boats Platinum Preppy (Violet) Goulet Pens TWSBI ECO Pen Diamine Writer's Blood Ink Platinum Violet Ink Cartridges Adobe Creative Cloud DocuSign STEAL THIS PRESENTATION YOU SUCK AT POWERPOINT The Mac is not a Typewriter Book QuarkXPress Pagemaker Return of the Obra Dinn

Jun 24, 20212h 37m

Ep 204Episode 204 - Dino Strikes Back Part 1

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This week we start off by discussing, Sergi's history, Ursula's updated publishing schedule, and praise at work. After that, we have the first part of what is turning into our annual talk with Dino Sarma. Links for this Episode: Dino's First Appearance Pt 1 Dino's First Appearance Pt 2 Job Hunting with Dino Cooking with Dino Part 1 Cooking with Dino Part 2 Cooking with Dino Part 3 Pandemic Planning with Dino Part 1 Pandemic Planning with Dino Part 2 Four Hour Work Week A Way With Words English Learning subreddit Selphi Trabia's Interview V (the original mini-series) In Bed with Joan Rupal's Drag Race FridgeDetectives subreddit Brita Water Bottles Equilibrium USG Notion And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street Cathy Mitchell Infomercials Magic Bullet Infomercials Alright Mary How It's Made Rollie Deli-Tainers

Jun 17, 20212h 9m