
Productivity Alchemy
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Ep 203Episode 203 - Getting back out, Letters
EThis week, we do our weekly productivity check-in, and discuss some of the concerns with going back to things like conventions and concerts. After that, we read from your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Lou's Planner Page Ember Mugs Zapier Kevin's Square-to-Sheets Zap Neal Stephenson Tango's Takes
Ep 202Episode 202 - All the Warnings, Corey Fisk and Colin Gerbode
EThis week we talk about the re-opening of Ursula's favorite coffee shop, how kevin is back in between things, and general updates. We then have an amazing interview with Corey Fisk and Colin Gerbode where we'll talk about what productivity looks like when the goal is to stay alive. Content Warning: This week's episode deals with the reality of living with Multiple Sclerosis, and all that entails. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Innocence Project Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project Charity Spotlight: Peace Action Network Charity Spotlight: Human Rights Coalition Corey Fisk on Twitter Corey Fisk on Facebook Colin Gerbode on Facebook Colin's 3D Models Hoyer Lifts Dungeons and Dragons MUD (Multi-User Dungeons) Gallery44 The Foxloft Vulture Conservancy Poser 3D modeling software Escape Artists Bedtime Stories The Mythopoeic Society Colin's email Corey's email
Ep 201Episode 201 - Presenting, Janou Brouwer
EThis week we talk about our weekly productivity. Along the way we talk about presenting to management, the re-opening of Ursula's coffee shop, and how our bodies can affect our moods. After that, we have a great conversation with Janou Brouwer, and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Health Care Without Harm Janou Brouwer on LinkedIn Big Damn Heroes (Work in Progress) Black Girl Lost Keys Nordic Larp Murder of Crows Game The Warren Game Aerial Yoga Frame Asana The History Chicks PATBoards Pop!_OS Rhodia Bullet Journal Notebook IKEA VIVALLA Tablet/Book Stand
Ep 200Episode 200 - Four Years, Kevin Sonney
EWow! 200 Episodes over 4 years! We'll talk some about how it feels to hit episode 200, how things have changed, and why we keep doing the show. We'll also talk about how our productivity for this week went, in the face of an important loss. We'll wrap things up with our yearly check in with Kevin Sonney himself, and how he's staying productive! Again, Thank you for listening! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Farm Friends Rescue TUL Notebooks Van Rickten's Guide to Ravenloft MailButler MailTags Ember Travel Mug
Ep 199Episode 199 - Inspiration, Letters
EThis week we talk about all the things we have and haven't done, including some advice on working on the thing you are excited about and when to do it. After that, we will read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline PUNKture Tattoo Federal Limestone Mine Story Portfolio Method Broadchurch Mythic Quest Agatha Raisin Skedpad Jessica Jones Bad Samaritan Casanova
Ep 198Episode 198 - Injured Chicken, Dani Bruflodt
EThis week we will discuss the latest updates on our productivity, the chickens, and how maybe, just maybe, you don't have to live like that anymore. After that, we have an interview with the really cool planner designer Dani Bruflodt of Thyme-is-Honey! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Save the Boundary Waters MN Charity Spotlight: OneTreePlanted Thyme is Honey Use code "ALCHEMY" Dani on Instagram Dani on Twitter Microsoft ToDo Enneagrams J. Shanahan Co-Working Stream K.C. Alexander's Stream
Ep 197Episode 197 - Second Shot, Will Henshall
EThis week we talk about our experiences with the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, how it has gone for us, and how it has - or has not - impacted our productivity. After that we have a chat with Will Henshall from Focus@Will. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: RIP Medical Debt Focus@Will Contact Will Londonbeat DJ Klass Remix of Londonbeat Gabba House Icon for Hire Desire Paths Max Gentlemen Sexy Business! (NSFW) Boyfriend Dungeon Cosy Grove
Ep 196Episode 196 - Sergi's Eye, Nora Paxton
EHi folks! This week we talk about our wins, how we can feel like we're not moving forward on things when we are, and probably a lot more about Sergi's not-eye than anyone wants to know. After that, we have a chat with the always upbeat and amazing Life Coach Nora Paxton. Links for This Episode Charity Spotlight: C.O.R.A. Food Pantry Charity Spotlight: The Global FoodBanking Network Nora Paxton on the Web Nora Paxton on Instagram Nora Paxton on LinkedIn John Maxwell Life Traps and Basic Psychological Needs What is Schema Therapy and How Everyone can Benefit From it
Ep 195Episode 195 - Spring Planting, Sigrid Ellis
EThis week when we're talking about our personal productivity, we'll discuss the balance of spring planting and writing, of getting little things with big impact done, and maybe some hints about the project Ursula is working on when she should be working on other things. After that, I FINALLY get to share my conversation with Sigrid Ellis about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Bridge for Youth MN Sigrid Ellis on Twitter Swiss Cheese Model Deep Bedding Hugelkultur David Allen's Getting Things Done Pomodoro Technique Unfuck Your Habitat Dave Ramseys Cult The Chicago Air Traffic Attack/Outage Disaster Resilience the Waffle House Way by Heidi Waterhouse Writer Beware Moleskine Notebooks Agatha Christy's Miss Marple Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga The Complete Hidden Almanac
Ep 194Episode 194 - Evil Genius Ideas, Letters
EThis week we'll talk about our productivity wins and challenges for the week, what spring planting is happening, the impending arrival of new baby chickens, and a lot more. After that, we have your letters! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Find your local food bank (US) COR-TEN Steel The Venture Bros Netatmo Weather Stations Diamine Writer's Blood KWZ Inks Levenger Raven Black Cosmo Air Light Paper WRIR
Ep 193Episode 193 - Go go Godzilla, Jason Osborn
EThis week we will catch up on everyone's productivity, sleep schedule, and then maybe we'll gush about Kong vs. Godzilla (#TeamGodzilla). After that, we have a great chat with Jason Osborn about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Jason Osborn on Linkedin Free ReThink! Planner Download SMART Goals Don't Break the Chain Notability Trello Evernote The Miracle Equation
Ep 192Episode 192 - Gardening, Elle Dowd
EThis week we talk about the intersection of deadlines and Spring Planting. We also discuss the current chicken status, the . After that, Kevin has a amazing conversation with Elle Dowd about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: SOUL Chicago Pre-Order "Baptized in Tear Gas" from ElleDowd.com Elle Dowd on Twitter Elle Dowd on TikTok Elle Dowd on Facebook Dr. Angela Davis
Episode 191 - Chainsaw, Gary Tyrrell
Between the start of Daylight Savings Time here in the US, a weekend spent cutting down trees, and the weather, it has been a challenge this last week being productive, but somehow we managed. Hear all about it before we have a lovely chat with Gary "Fleenguy" Tyrrell about how he stays productive! Note: Between the recording of this episode and the release, I have decided to no longer support Noodler's Inks, and will not be linking to them from this point forward. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Greyhoud Friends of New Jersey Fleen Gary on Twitter JetPens Maruman Lamy Pens Monte Blanc Pens Slide Rules The Cuckoo's Egg Manuscript Pens Otto Hutt Pens Tombow Airpress CaseLogic Tom Bihn Equilibrium USG OneSwitch Disasterhouse Blog Gene Kranz - Failure is not an Option AED (Automated external defibrillator) CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Schlock Mercenary Challenge Coins Chuck Amuck: The Life and Time of an Animated Cartoonist
Ep 190Episode 190 - Mules, Letters
ESpring is in the air here, and this week we have garden updates, Kevin's latest email disaster, how Kevin is currently a tech writer, and the opinions of a Union Army mule keeper. After that, we have some of your letters! Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Native Seed Search Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators SmallCubed MailSuite for Apple Mail Writer's Blood by Diamine
Ep 189Episode 189 - Delayed Tired, Shaenon Garrity
EWe did a lot of both physical and mental labor over the last few days, and that has resulted in a state of "delayed tired." We'll talk about what we got done, and why it is important. After that, we'll talk with the talented and awesome webcomic artist and author Shaenon Garrity, and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Adopt-A-Native-Elder Shaenon Garrity Home Shaenon Garrity on Patreon The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor Shaenon Garrity on Twitter Narbonic Skin Horse Monster of the Week Horror Every Day Wolfen (1981) Color Out of Space (2019) Moka Pot Fidget Cube You Came To the Tower Editor's Marks The Bride Paladin's Strength
Ep 188Episode 188 - Boring in a Good Way, Heidi Waterhouse
EThis week the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will talk about how life is kind of boring right now, in a good way! Spring is here, there are plants to plant, chickens to prepare for, and words to be written. It sounds SO MUCH more exciting than it is. After that, we have an amazing talk with Heidi Waterhouse about how she stays productive! CW: Firearms, Hunting, Dissection Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: 612MASH Heidi Waterhouse on Twitter Heidi Waterhouse's Web Site Trello Pomodone Leuchtturm1917 Pilot Metropolitan Airtable SRE Workbook Dr. Lillian Gilbreth Chain Piecing Cognative Slicing The Growing Edge Deep Work Black Swan Event The Hustle The Spy Who Dumped Me Narbonic Agile Manifesto Extreme Programming Kat Williams "Haters" (Explicit)
Ep 187Episode 187 - Book Releases, Leo Tumwattana
EHi folks! This week we talk in depth about how Ursula schedules her Trad and Self published books. After that, we have a great talk with Leo Tumwattana, co-founder of Sorted, about how he stays organized! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Texas Mutual Aid Groups Sorted Paladin's Strength Pre-Order David Allen's Getting Things Done Eisenhower Matrix Pomodoro 43 Folders Time Boxing
Ep 186Episode 186 - Schedule Changes, Letters
EThis week, we start by discussing our own progress, which includes the difficulties of publishing schedule changes. After that, we will read your letters, which we are always excited about! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Farm Friends Rescue Pre-Order Nettle & Bone (April 2022) Twin Rabbit YouTube Channel Stolen Anarchy: Playing Indian & The Roots of Collectivism Third Coast Comics
Ep 185Episode 185 - New Planner, Dr. Nerdlove
ESo the time has come for Kevin to replace his planner with one he can actually see. We'll talk about that, our productivity for the week, and the talk with the most awesome Harris "Dr. Nerdlove" O'Malley about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Xerces Foundation for Invertebrate Conservation Dr Nerdlove on Twitter Dr Nerdlove website Kevin's New Planner - TUL 8.5x11 Monthly TUL Charging Notebook Cover Kevin's New Hobby Binder Photos of the new planner IFTTT Zapier A-Kon AggieCon Two Lumps Comic Bullet Journal Pomodoro Technique
Ep 184Episode 184 - Injury, Mary Kate Gulick
EThis week we'll be talking about Ursula's personal injury, how she is dealing both with having her back going out and feeling that she is not getting enough done. After that, we'll have a great talk with author Mary Kate Gulick! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Berea College via Elastic Cares Mary Kate Gulick website Mary Kate Gulick Real Deal Facebook Group The Real Deal: Get Known for Your Genuine Expertise in an Era of Bullsh*t Gurus on Amazon
Ep 183Episode 183 - Inauguration, Terry Gant
EIf you are in the U.S. and didn't get anything done this week on Wednesday, then you are forgiven. Neither did we. We're going to talk about expectations of ourselves and our stress levels, being kind to yourself, and understanding why you might not feel the reduction in stress you think you might. After that, we have a really fun talk with Terry Gant, owner of 3rd Coast Comics in Chicago. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Florence Project Third Coast Comics Terry Gant on Twitter Benchmark Bournbon The Pen Crab
Ep 182Episode 182 - Everything is hard, Letters
EIt has been a REALLY rough week all around, and we're here to absolve you of any guilty feelings you may have if you weren't productive this past week. No really, we weren't either, so it's OK. After that discussion, we will read and respond to your letters. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Climate Science Legal Defense Fund Tango's Takes Kevin's Twitter Thread on Jan 7 A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking Sarah Gailey's Coup Self-Care Rancho Gordo Cookbooks and more Cool Beans Cookbook Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook Books by Mark Kurlansky (author of Salt, Cod, and more) Great Depression Cooking with Clara A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression Books by Robert Macfarlane Books by Barry H Lopez Books by Charles C Mann (1491, 1493) Last Hope K9 Rescue
Ep 181Episode 181 - New Year, Ellen "Blade" McMicking
EDespite interference from kittens, we're here in 2021 and already have projects under way. We'll talk about coming out of the slow season, how we spent our down time, and what we are doing to be productive. After that, we speak with our friend Ellen "Blade" McMicking about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Meals on Wheels Style Statement: Live by Your Own Design (Amazon) Schlock Mercenary Seventy Maxims Robert Heinlein "A Human should..." Quote Stephen Coven "Big Rocks" Bother Cadfael's Pennance Lar DeSouza on Twitter
Ep 180Episode 180 - 2020 in Review, Shauna Forrister
EThis week we ended up doing a "year in review" for ourselves. We also talk about new planners for 2021, hitting at least one life goal, and some of the things I'm planning for 2021 on the show. After that we talk to the most amazing Shauna Forrister about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: RAICES Texas Shauna on Twitter Whatever Works Craft Studio Bearable App Rime of the Frostmaiden Sin Du Jour RPG Horror Stories Dave Barry's 2020 Year in Review Extraordinary Chickens Calendar 2021
Ep 179Episode 179 - Winter Holidays, Anna Creech
EHi folks! It is Winter Holiday season here in the US, and so we talk about what we're doing to "recharge" while we are in a slower part of the year for us. We then sit down to talk with our friend Anna Creech about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: HARCC Frog Rescue Chytred Fungus Anna Creech's Blog Anna Creech on Twitter WRIR live Stream Lifehacker (the new bad version) Stardock Fences Zotero Todoist Box Drive (App) WKRP In Cincinatti
Ep 178Episode 178 - Something New, Letters
EThis week Ursula and I sit down to talk about both the new things I have been doing as well as the new method she is trying with Liz. We also have a minor talk about some frustrations with instructions. After that, we will read your letters! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Adopt a Native Elder A Southern Season Aurora LightPad Mini - Ursula's Sunlamp Yammer Our new Mattress - Helix Plus King #BlueBeanProject on twitter Skunk Dry Pole Beans
Ep 177Episode 177 - Boards, Debbie Gifford
EThis week, we talk about how Kevin has started using a not-digital Kanban board to help track things going on for work, as well as his to-read list. After that, we have a lovely chat with Debbie Gifford, and how she stays productive with her "Volcano Method"! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Rob Hogan Owl's Well VLogs Ugly Retro Girls Play Ugly Retro Games Little House on the Prairie Mind Palace Kinesthetic Learning Edward de Bono Six Thinking Hats Thermomix Psalm 139:13-16 Pr. Nadia Bolz-Weber MoverBook by BraveStorming Salt: A World History Kanban Boards
Ep 176Episode 176 - Book Done, Jim Hall
EHi folks! This week we talk about how one of the books Ursula has due is now DONE, and what she did after. We also discuss a new-to-Kevin meeting technique and talk a little about tech debt. After that, we have a chat with Jim Hall about how he stays productive. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Navaho Water Project Jim Hall's Web site Jim Hall on Opensource.com GIMP Inkscape LibreOffice Scribus Fedora Linux TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Pilot FriXion RocketBook Scientific Notebooks Work Plan Templates Mur Lafferty on Twitch I Should Be Writing
Ep 175Episode 175 - Books due, Nathanael Zurbruegg
EHi folks! This week Ursula and I will talk about how she went from nearly nothing due to having to plan her next several months of writing based on upcoming deadlines. We'll also talk a little about the holiday here in the US, and wrap up with an amazing conversation with Nathanael Zurbruegg and how Nathanael stays productive! Links for this Episode: Spotlight Charity: Native Seeds/Search Nathanael Zurbregg Unlimit You Website Nathanael on SpeakerHub Billy Collins
Ep 174Episode 174 - Being Sick, Sister Kate
EHi folks, this week we talk about starting the holiday planning, and how we are going to do our best to stay healthy and safe. We then discuss starting to sort out next year's events and planner. After that, we talk to the incredible Sister Kate from the Sisters of the Valley community in California! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Find your local Food Bank Sisters of the Valley Ursula's guest appearance on Escape Artists Podcasts Stream Meltwater Dashboards 3DCart Franklin-Covey Training David Allen's Getting Things Done Training Dale Carnegie Training "Big Rocks" Video 2021 Extraordinary Chickens Calendar
Ep 173Episode 173 - Productive Again, Letters
EThis week we will discuss the bursts of productivity that we've both had recently. We think it may be due to recent events. After that, we will read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight - Georgia Senate Runoff Support In a World Gone Mad, Paper Planners Offer Order and Delight Monster of the Week by Shaenon Garrity LizardbethArt on Twitch Election Night 7Days2Die with Liz, Ursula, and Kevin
Ep 172Episode 172 - Doomscrolling, Larissa Banting
EWe are recording this on the day after the US Election. Nothing is decided yet, and likely won't be. We'll talk about some coping mechanisms to lessen the impact of what is likely a very stressful time (if you live in the US). After that, we will talk with Larissa Banting about how she stays productive - and changed her career twice! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight : Meals on Wheels Larissa Banting Polyglot Day Timers Time Blocking Pomodoro Technique The 90 Day Year Outliers: The Story of Success Terrazu Coffee Cafe Brit Cafe Milagro Hello Giggles The Hollow Places UK Release Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Warcraft 3 Reforged Oxygen Not Included Doomscrolling Alongside Wildlife Foundation
Ep 171Episode 171 - Depression, Marguerite Kenner and Alasdair Stuart
EUrsula is quite happy about the fact that she has depression. We'll discuss why that is, as well as our general productivity over the past week. After that, we sit down and talk to the amazing and brilliant Marguerite Kenner and Alasdair Stuart about how they stay productive! Links for this Episode: Charity of the Week : RIP Medical Debt Alasdair Stuart's website Alasdair Stuart on Twitter Marguerite Kenner on Twitter Alasdair and Marguerite on Instagram Escape Artists on Twitch Trello Toodledo Traveller's Notebook Kinesthetic Learning Blue Yeti Microphone Blue Blackout Spark SL Blue Compass Microphone Arm Blue Raspberry Microphone (discontinued) Zoom H4N Mur Lafferty Dry Erase Sticky Paper Monty's Deli in London
Ep 170Episode 170 - After All Things (Open), Sara Glassman
EHi folks! This week we will discuss the impact missing a day of her meds had on the Wombat Test Subject (Author and Illustrator Ursula Vernon), and talk about the things Kevin saw at the Virtual All Things Open 2020. We then have a great conversation with our friend Sara Glassman! Links for this Episode: Sara Glassman on twitter Sara on Etsy Sara on Patreon Drew Williams twitter The Universe After by Drew Williams Montessori Education Oberon Design Rocketbook Notebooks Little Professor Book Center Pilot FriXion Pens TWSBI ECO Pens Pilot Kakuno Pilot Varsity Dark on Netflix 12 Monkeys (TV Series) Bojack Horseman S4E6 "Stupid Piece of Sh*t" Bojack Horseman S3E4 "Fish Out of Water" Pieced and Quilted Plague Doctor Mask Miss Fancy's from Avondale Brewing Meet Miss Fancy The Alongside Wildlife Foundation
Ep 169Episode 169 - Trained Brain, Emma Marshall
EHi folks! This week we will talk about what happened when the Wombat Test Subject (AKA Ursula Vernon) forgot her ADD medication this morning, as well as how is has been "re-training" her brain. We then have a chat with the most excellent Emma Marshall about how Emma stays productive. Links for this Episode: Emma on Twitter Emma's Website System76 Pop!_OS Giphy Zendesk
Ep 168Episode 168 - Effin' Birds, Letters
ECW: Mentions of pet death This week we start by reminding you that it's OK if the current events are causing you to be less productive. Honestly. that is really common right now, so don't feel bad. Also, since the season is upon us, we review the first of several new planners for 2021. Finally, we read and discuss your letters and comments! Links for this episode NaNoWriMo Effin' Birds Store Swear Trek MightyDeals LEGO Harley Davidson Fat Boy 10269 7 Days To Die The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher The Conjuring Universe Inbox Zero The Rice Delivery Thread The only scene from ST:TNG you need to see if you dislike Q Red Wombat Chickens Facebook Page
Ep 167Episode 167 - Not Toxic, Jono Bacon
EHi folks! This week, we will talk about a realization many people are having now : that their workplace is toxic, and we will discuss our experiences with them. There is only one real solution if you find yourself in one - that is, finding a new job - and that isn't easy in the pandemic. After that, we speak with community builder and advisor Juno Bacon, to find out how he stays productive. Links for this Episode: Jono Bacon Jono on Twitter People Powered Sipsmith Gin The Irish Whiskey Museum Superhuman email Inbox Zero CoSchedule Thinkific ConvertKit WebinarJam Headliner Final Cut Pro Auphonic Zapier IFTTT Bad Voltage Podcast Remarkable 2 Mattermost Primal Fear Muse Power Trip Witchery Gothenburg Abyss Festival All Things Open 2020 Loom The Hollow Places
Ep 166Episode 166 - Doing Dishes, Emily Edwards
EThis week we talk about doing the dishes, and how it is helping Kevin relax. We also talk about Ursula's latest side project, comic tools, and why she isn't drawing (as much). After that, we will talk to Emily Edwards, host of the Fuckbois of Literature podcast, about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Ms Emily Edwards on Twitter Fuckbois of Literature Podcast Fuckbois of Literature Twitter Brett Easton Ellis (wikipedia) Logic Pro Out 0f Sight Litter Box EA Podcasts Twitch Channel - Live reading of A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking ComicDraw for iPad Ren'Py Dom's Dodge Charger LEGO set 42111 Lightalings Kit for Dom's Charger Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh Angeles Crest Creamery and Goat Ranch
Ep 165Episode 165 - Lego Zen, Annie Bellet
EHi folks! This week we talk about Kevin's lack of self-care and his new hobby. We also talk about Ursula's week off that isn't, and a brief story about something amazing that happened as part of the fires in the western U.S. After that, Kevin has a long chat with author Annie Bellet, to find out how she stays productive. Correction: I mis-attributed Gathering of Dragons to Annie. The author of that series is Milla Vane. Links for this Episode: Annie Bellet website Annie Bellet on Twitter The 20 Sided Sorceress Pre-Order Bad Moon on the Rise - The Six Gun Sorceress Book 1 pre-order Gathering of Dragons by MIlla Vane On Writing by Stephen King Lego The Razor Crest Set 75292 Lego Camero ZL1 Set 75891 Lego Dom's Dodge Charger Set 42111
Ep 164Episode 164 - Distance Learning, Selphie Trabia
ECW: There are discussions of abuse, date rape, bullies, spiders, and mental health in this episode. This week, after we check in on ourselves, we will discuss the responses to the distance learning question posed by a listener. After that, we will have a chat with listener Selphie, and see how she stays productive! And yes, there are pictures of Romney the Sheep too! Links for this Episode: Selphie on Twitch - Ugly Retro Girls Play Ugly Retro Games Selphie on Storium Habitica Thermomix Rhohypnol Sailor Moon (Wikipedia) Beastars (Wikipedia) Momo by Michael Ende Romans 12:20-21 (NIV) Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Daikon Radish Cake Zork (series) King's Quest (series) Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Game) Romney the Sheep Romney Disapproves Romney and the Printer Romney and Cake
Ep 163Episode 163 - Summer Special : Pandemic Planning with Dino Part 2
EWeek two of our summer special with Dino Sarma! We continue our discussion from last week, picking up after Kevin has fed the hounds. Chickens, dogs, The DC Animated Universe, cooking, games, books, and a whole lot more are discussed this week! Links for this Episode DC Animated Universe Great British Bake-off Big Flower Fight Making the Cut Wingspan Wyrd Sisters Podcast Pandemic Board Game Tabletop Simulator Roll20 Wizards of the Coast Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Ultimate Bread King Arthur Flour Recipe Book Redshirts by John Scalzi Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi The Laundry Files by Charles Stross Rapture of the Nerds by Charles Stross and Cory Doctorow
Ep 162Episode 162 - Summer Special : Pandemic Planning with Dino Part 1
EHi folks! I'm taking this week and next "off" from podcast production, but that doesn't mean there aren't episodes! This week and next you get to listen to Kevin and Dino talk about planning in the pandemic! Grocery Shopping, Cooking, TV Shows to binge, and more! Links for this Episode Alternative Vegan Blog The Productivity Alchemy Wiki (at Fandom) Chefman Digital Air Frier (Dino and Kevin Approved) Chef Wang on Youtube Chinese Cooking Demystified Alton Brown on Youtube Dianxi on Youtube Baumgartner Restoration on Youtube Bob Ross on Twitch IRON CHEF on Twitch Jamel AKA Jamal on Youtube NoLifeShak on Youtube LayedbakDFR on Youtube Today's Special Email Dino with cooking questions
Ep 161Episode 161 - Working Conditions, Letters
EThis week we discuss the difficulty of being productive when there are kittens in the house. We also talk about what does and does not constitute productivity for us. Then we will read your letters! (Also, the new badge code for the "Sick Day" badge is now "TOOKSICKDAY") Cori Large on Youtube The Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation Sacred Ordinary Days Planner Sew Much Crafting Planner Inserts Yellow Paper House Planner Inserts OneNote Productivity Alchemy Wiki at Fandom!
Ep 160Episode 160 - Rabies Shot, Frank Gosar Redux
EThis week, we talk about the mess that was our past week, and how it did (or did not) impact our productivity. We also talk about how medicines can impact your productivity. After that, we catch up with prior guest Frank Gosar! Links for this Episode Frank Gosar's Website Frank Gosar's Blog Frank's Videos Frank's Quilts Clayfest Online Clayfolk Simone Geirtz's Awful Robot Videos Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams
Ep 159Episode 159 - Back-to-School Sales, Patricia Pinto
Ethis week, we will talk about the productivity impact the new kittens have had, and then take a bit of a trip down memory lane as Kevin talks about why this is one of his favorite times of the year. After that, we will catch up with Patricia Pinto, and find out how her productivity has changed since the last time we talked. Links for this Episode Patricia Pinto Website Chap Fan South East Asian Fantasy Drabbles Muji A5 Notebook Pentel Fude Brush Pens (now in pastels) Pentel Hybrid Black Inserts for Traveller's Notebooks Stickerrific Luke, Leah, Chewie and Han on Instagram Kokoyu Campus Diary Trapper Keeper Trapper Keeper 10-inch Tablet Cover
Ep 158Episode 158 - Kittens, Jason Pitre
ECW: Discussions of weight and weight issues. Use of a term some may find offensive or triggering. This week we have kittens! We will also discuss some of our stress challenges from the past week, as well as the we made progress on. After that, we'll talk to Game Designer and Publisher Jason Pitre, and find out about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode Jason Pitre on Twitter Genesis of Legend After the War RPG Design Panelcast SIG: Manual of the Planes Acadians Powered by the Apocalypse (Game Engine) Monterey BT Spray Pickleworm (Diaphania nitidalis) Squash vine borer (Melittia cucurbitae)
Ep 157Episode 157 - Busy Weekend, Claire A. Miller Redux
EThis week we'll talk about all the things we did this past weekend, including building a new coop and replacing a bed. We also talk about harvesting potatoes briefly, before taking the time to catch up with Claire A Miller! Links for this Episode Episode 65 with Claire A. Miller Claire A. Miller on Instagram Virtual Reader's Theater YouTube Social Distancing Virtual Readers Theater on Facebook Vince Conaway Hammered Dulcimer Lime Crime Alpha-Stim Emergent Task Planner Uniball Jetstream MultiPen Red Wombat Chicken Cam A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking
Ep 156Episode 156 - New new meds, Letters
EThis week we will be discussing the full impact of last week's hot water heater issue, and the impact changing Ursula's ADHD med dosage is having on her. Then we'll read your letters! Links for this Episode: Fat Innkeeper Worms Fat Innkeeper Worm Burrow Video If World War I was a bar fight Red Wombat Chickens Wombathaus Polar Watch Moment Phone Cases
Ep 155Episode 155 - Water Heater, Dana Fraedrich Redux
EWe've had to deal with water issues this week, so there is a distinct lack of banter this week. But! We have an amazing catch-up interview with Dana Fraedrick, which should tide you over until we return to normal next week. We hope. Links for this Episode: Dana Fraedrich's web site Dana Fraedrich on Patreon Dana Fraedrich on Ko-fi Dana Fraedrich on Twitter Dana Fraedrich on Instagram Forest App Elder Scrolls Online Don't Starve StrengthsFinder 2.0 Auphonic Speedy Plush by K. B. Spangler
Ep 154Episode 154 - Four Days, Maggie Brickson
EHi folks! This week, we talk about the productivity increase that can be had with a 4 day work week, as well as the way workplaces are changing and being viewed. After that, we'll chat with Maggie Brickson, and fine out how she stays productive! FranklinCovey Big Rocks Sharpening the Saw Eisenhower Matrix Aptitudes Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation StrengthsFinder 2.0 The Art and Science of Gratitude