Productivity Alchemy: Recent Episodes
Kevin Sonney
Join Kevin Sonney and his Wombat Test Subject Ursula Vernon for discussions of personal productivity, systems for getting stuff done, and ways to keep yourself on track to meeting your goals.
Update: Now with the actual EPISODE!
Hi folks! We are back from WorldCon 2024 with a brief update before we head off to Bubonicon! After that, we have an amazing conversation with Brent McCullough, creator of ADHDAlly!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: CHADD * ADHDAlly * ADHDAlly on Mastodon * ADHDAlly on Threads * Moka Pot * Ember Mugs * Mover Erase * Notion * Asana * Scrum * Thomas the Tank Engine * MtG: Arena * 2024 Hugo Awards * Bubonicon 55
Hi folks! Due to travel and all that sort of thing, we don't have an interview, but we DO have your letters! Before we get to those, though, we talk about news and productivity impact, Ursula's new manuscript, and where we'll be in August!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Bat Conservation International * WorldCon 2024 * Bubonicon * Kevin's New Rock Boots * LEUCHTTURM1917 * Obsidian * Hobonichi Techo * IFTTT
We're back from Finland, and are here to welcome you to year 8 of Productivity Alchemy! We will talk about what we've been up to for the past two weeks, where you can see us in August, and then talk to Steve Scanlon about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society * Charity Spotlight: Pancreatic Cancer Society * Steve Scanlon on LinkedIn * Rewire Inc * Neuroplasticity * The Far Side * Falling Upwards by Richard Rohr
Hi folks! Here it is, Episode 350, and the yearly interview with Kevin! But before that, we talk about how our past week has gone, how Ursula is NOT packing for FinnCon (yet), and what Kevin has been up to on his day-to-day. Thank you so much for seven wonderful years!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: CORA Food Pantry * Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen * Charity Spotlight: Feeding America * Kevin Sonney on LinkedIn * Kevin Sonney on BlueSky * Hobonichi Techo * Anderillium Green Kingfisher Green Ink * BUNGUBOX x SAILOR Wajima Maki-e "Cloud Dragon" * Gmailctl * Mimestream * FinnCon 2024
Hi folks! We are blessed by a week of "normality" (even if Kevin was on call for it), and so we talk a little bit about that, give an update on where we'll be in the next few weeks/months, and remind everyone about the change in releases for the show. After that, we have an incredible talk with Andrew Hartman, CEO of Time Boss!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Olive Crest * Time Boss * Andrew Hartman on LinkedIn * The Agile Manifesto * Pomodoro Technique * Stephen Covey: Big Rocks First * Catan * Monopoly Deal * Exploding Kittens * Magic the Gathering * Woop Band
Hi folks! No Ursula this week, so a rather sort, distraction-free update on how Kevin is keeping up. After that, we catch up with Jesse "Tango" Stringer about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Tango's ExtraLife * Charity Spotlight: Alpine Rescue Team * Tango's LinkSpace * US Bureau of Reclamation * Dimension 20 Youtube Channel * Dimension 20 Podcast (audio only) * Mt. Bluesky
Hi Folks! This week, we dive down the rabbit hole that is the GoBots Wiki, as Ursula discovers the Rock Lord GoBots, and admires the writing style of the person who maintains it. We'll also catch up on our productivity and then we read your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Haw River Assembly * Rock Lord GoBots * Visconti Homo Sapians Lava Dark Age Collection * Optimus Prime Transforming Pen * Field Notes notebooks * Night of the Comet * Kelli Maroney * The GoBots Wiki * The Transformers: The Movie * GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords * MtG Arena * The Hidden Almanac for 2017-04-12
Hi folks! This week Kevin is having a day where focus is for other people. We'll talk about that, how it's normal, and maybe what to do about it. After that, we talk to Nelson Paredez Parks about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Bel Air Church * Charity Spotlight: UNICEF * Nelson Paredez Parks * Help&Answers * The ESI Network * Filemaker * Conflicting Loyalties by Aiden Gabor * Tony Robbins
Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's most recent coding for work and how it isn't a failure, but learning. We'll also catch up with Ursula and how she's been doing, before we talk to Alden Mills about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Navy Seal Foundation * Alden Mills * Unstoppable Mindset by Alden Mills * Negativity Bias * Perfect Fitness (makers of the Perfect Pushup)
Hi folks! This week we'll talk about having anxiety about travel when there is no immediate travel, as well as catch up on where we are with our productivity. After that, we talk to Chris Hunter about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders * Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen * Chris Hunter on LinkedIn * Blackout Punch: An Entrepreneur's Journey from Chaos to Clarity * Koia Protein Drinks * Four Loco
Hi Folks! This week we have updates about our recent trip, and then a review of what was discussed at the MiniCon Productivity Alchemy Panel. The discussion was mostly around the question "What do I do when I retire and don't have a fixed schedule anymore?" So we'll share what we think!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Bail Funds for Palestine Protesters * Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen * Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders
UPDATE : Now with fixed audio!
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! We have returned from Australia but are still somewhat jet lagged, so there are very little updates. Fortunately there is a great conversation with Rick Heinz to make up for it!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Ukraine Red Cross Society * Charity Spotlight: The American Cancer Society * Rick Heinz * Storyteller's Forge * The Black Ballad * The Red Opera * The Crow RPG * Universal Soldier RPG
CW: Cancer Hi Folks! As we ready ourselves for the next set of trips, we catch you up on our productivity! Hear how Ursula is returning to "normal," how Kevin's Talk at SRECon24 went, and where they will be for the next little bit. After that we talk with Raya Fratkina about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) * Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project * About Raya Fratkina * Reflect Notes * Zojirushi Electric Kettle
CW: ADHD, Cancer, Death
Hi folks! This week, we will be talking about Ursula's vacation, our upcoming trips and appearances, and a minor update on the rest. After that, we catch up with Vera Alcorn, and how she has changed how she stays productive after the sudden loss of her husband.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation * Charity Spotlight: People's Health Clinic of Portland * Vera Alcorn's First Appearance * Tody App * Lotsa Helping Hands * Bearable App * Agendio * Notion * Filofax * JustWatch * StoryGraph * Garmin Pedometer
Hi folks! Kevin is back from Prague, and Ursula is getting ready for a well deserved vacation. So not much of an update from us, but we have a great discussion with Patricia Herterich about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Choose Love * Charity Spotlight: Doctors without Borders * Patricia Herterich on Mastodon * Patricia Herterich on GitHub * Open Life Science * OLS+NASA Project * Asoki Planners * Lumos Pens * Taskmaster on IMDB * Joplin * Readwise * Toggl * Rocketbook * Staedtler Pens
CW: Cancer, ADHD
Hi folks! This week Kevin is getting ready to go to Prague for work, Ursula is wrapping up her treatments, and our internet is cranky. After a brief update, we talk to Erin Stafford about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Girls, Inc * Erin Stafford * The Type A Trap: Five Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout and Transform Your Life * Erin on LinkedIn * Erin on Instagram * Trello * Whoop Band * Oura Ring * ImpactEleven * The American University of Paris
This week, while Ursula rests, we'll have a quick update, and hear Kevin's update and minor rant about concert scheduling in 2024. After that, we'll talk to author and editor Jennifer Brozek!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: British Wildlife Aid Foundation * Charity Spotlight: Jeff Sturgeon GoFundMe * Charity Spotlight: Lezli Robyn GoFundMe * Jennifer Brozek * Shadowrun: Auditions by Jennifer Brozek * Dear Penpal - Coming March 2024 * Baumgartner Restoration on YouTube * Tasting History on YouTube * Flame Tree Publishing * Catalyst Game Labs * Ravensburger Puzzles * Flo Masks * MiniCon 2024 * SupaNovaCon * RavenCon
CW: Cancer, Chronic Pain
Hi folks! This week we catch up with Ursula on her productivity and recent post-chemo progress and concerns. We also find out how Kevin is doing before we read your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline * Logophage's Planner Pages * Better Living Through Algorithms by Naomi Kritzer * Embedded Podcast Ep. 460: "I Don’t Care What Your Math Says" Transcript
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Hi folks! This week we'll catch up on Kevin's feelings of being overwhelmed, Ursula's recovery and new treatment, as well as some live-in-general updates. After that we get to talk to one of our favorite people, Jadzia Axelrod!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: The Okra Project * Jadzia Axelrod * Galaxy: The Prettiest Star * DC Pride 2022 * Hawkgirl Mini-series * Bestpresso * Apocalyptica * Jagged Little Pill * Rockstar * Dropout Channel * The Muppets Mayhem * Spy X Family * Bluey
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! I'm back from MAGFest, and am tired. But it was fun, and I'll get you all caught up on our productivity or lack thereof, how I spent MAGFest, and Ursula's recovery. After that, we talk to Ryan Renteria about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Mind Share Partners * Ryan Renteria * Stretch Five * Lead Without Burnout * Bloomberg Terminals * Eisenhower Matrix * The Pareto Principle AKA The 80/20 Rule * Our Flag Means Death * Ted Lasso * Succession
CW: Cancer Happy Birthday to Kevin! To celebrate, we're doing....nothing much really. We'll talk about His productivity, Ursula's productivity, and some other odds and ends before an exceptional talk with John Diggs about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation * John Diggs Website * Mapppineerville * John Diggs's Books (Amazon) * Mind Mapping * John's Ted-X Talk * MindMeister * MeisterTask * Jerome, AZ
CW: Cancer, Surgery
Hi folks! WE HAVE AMAZING NEWS and if you didn't already see it on social media, here is is now: Ursula is CANCER FREE as of Dec 29, 2023. We talk about that, how we are starting out the new year, and how hard it is for Ursula to take it easy and recover. After that, we have a fantastic talk with Joel Stevenson about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Greater Boston Food Bank * Joel Stevenson on LinkedIn * The Hard Sell Podcast * YesWare Blog * YesWare * Wayfair * Zettelkasten * Roam Research * Eudora Mail * Hipster PDA * Baldur's Gate 3
CW: Cancer, Surgery, Pet Death
Well here we are folks, at the end of 2023, and the day of Ursula's surgery. We'll give a brief update about that, about the week in between the holidays that Kevin is taking off, and not much else. After that, we wrap up the year with a fantastic conversation with Jill Duffy about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen * The Everything Guide to Remote Work * Jill E Duffy * Jill E Duffy on Mastodon * Jill on PC Magazine * Dr. Grips Pilot Ball Point pens (jetpens.com) * Asana * Todoist * ProtonMail * Notification/Alert Fatigue
CW: Cancer
It is the week before Ursula's lumpectomy, and we're having as close to a normal week as possible! Kevin has been writing code before taking the week off to end out the year. After the updates around that, we talk with the amazing and entertaining Michelle Bassett!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Foster Love (formerly Together we Rise) * Charity Spotlight: Children's Restoration Network * Michelle Bassett on LinkedIn * Rug Tufting * Squishable * TickTime Timer Cube/D6 * Pixel Dice * Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal v2 * RocketBook * Hobonichi Techo * Pilot FriXion * Otterbox Spider Man Case * The Atari ET Game Landfill * Minecraft Coding School * Chicken Journey * Disney Illusion Island
CW: Cancer
Ursula is back - at least as long as she has the energy. We will get updates on how she's been doing, how her productivity has changed, and just some general updates. We'll also check in with Kevin before talking to the amazing Liz Shayne about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network * Liz Shayne on BlueSky * Liz Shayne on Mastodon * The Bronx Zoo * Rosh Hashanah * Yom Kippur * Zotero * Storygraph * Balder's Gate Series * Chicken Journey * Goodnotes * ReMarkable2 * Cougar Gold * Alexithymia * Neurodivergent Torah on Jewish Autism Network
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! This week we have a brief update on Ursula's recovery from chemo, then an update on Kevin's productivity and some upcoming work he is having done on his mouth. After that, we speak with Clockwork CEO Nancy Lyons!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Family Equality * Nancy Lyons * Clockwork * Nancy on LinkedIn * Made by Tempo * Momentum * Todoist * Reclaim AI * Remarkable2 * Traction by Gino Wickman * Paladin's Faith (Saint of Steel Book 4)
CW: Cancer, Death Hi folks! It is the week of Ursula's FINAL Chemo treatment. We are thankful for all the support and well wishes as we have worked through this part of the process. And after a little talk about that, we catch up with Emily Koehler-Platten about hos she stays productive now!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Tundra Women's Coalition * Emily Koeler-Platten's original interview * Emily on Twitter * The University of Alaska Museum of the North * The Murdock Mysteries * Modern Campus CMS * Franklin Covey Pens * Sharpie Rollerball Pens * Leopold Mozart * Ringo Starr * Dungeon Crawl Classics Dice
CW: Cancer, Livestock Culling Hi folks! This week we're PROUD to announce the pre-order availability of the next Saint of Steel book in the World of the White Rat, as well as the news that Ursula has only ONE Chemo treatment left! We'll also give an overview of Kevin's current status (sore, very sore) and then we catch up with prior guest Larissa Lichty, and see how they stay productive now!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Bedford County Humane Society * Larissa Lichty on Bluesky * Larissa's first appearance * Larissa's second appearance * Habitica * HabitNow App (Android) * ImaGame Whiteboard Magnets * TRAVELLER'S Notebooks * Pomorodo Technique * Hobonichi Techo 2024 * Five Star Notebooks * Primanti Bros * Iron City Lite * Pilot Varsity * Platinum Preppy/Prefontaine Pens * Goulet Pen Wash * Pilot Precises V7 * BiC Crystal Pen * Pilot FriXion * Montblanc Jimi Hendrix Great Characters Ink * Kevin's Ink (Makeup) Case * Lyme Disease Vaccine Trial * Paladin's Faith pre-order on Amazon! * Sam the Hippie Chicken * Larry Smith Books * Poultrygeist * Dabble the Duck * Old Gods of Appalachia * Arcane Carolinas
CW: Cancer After a nice, trip to Chicago for WindyCon, Kevin is back with a new pen and new inks. He'll tell you all about that, as well as a quick update on two prior guests, Ursula's current status, and a few other things. After that we talk to the amazing Mallory Kassoy about how she stays productive!
Note: We are on a new host! Please report any issues if you see them!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Transgender Center of the Rockies * Mallory Kassoy on LinkedIn * Mallory on Instagram * #MalCrushMonday * Kitcaster * Muji * Moleskine * Airtable * Hubspot * ChatGPT * If Books Could Kill Atomic Habits Episode * Maintenance Phase * The Agile Manifesto * Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Dark Age * Atlas Stationers
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! A very short update, and then after the interview we announce the results of the 24/7 Demon Mart Giveaway! But you'll want to listen to everything, since this week we talk to Projjal Ghatak, founder of OnLoop, about how he stays productive!
Links For this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Elizabeth's Smile * Projjal Ghatak on LinkedIn * OnLoop * The Agile Manifesto * D. M. Guey on Productivity Alchemy
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! This week we have an update from Ursula herself! After that we have an update on Kevin's productivity and doubts and concerns. Finally, we talk to Jacob Sewell about how he stays productive!
- Charity Spotlight: Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ
- Charity Spotlight: 988 Lifeline
- Jacob Sewell
- Jacob Sewell on Twitter (NEVER X)
- Jacob Sewell on Mastodon
- Rhodia Notebooks
- Kaweco Pens
- Pilot Vanishing Point
- Batman Beyond
- Pocket Casts
- Yakov's Theater
- Inflow App
- Focusmate
- 1Password
- Everyhelper Eversync
- Sonicare for Kids
- Schlock Mercenary Coins
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
- Inside Out
CW: Cancer
This week we are low-key celebrating Ursula's Best Novel Hugo Award! We also catch up on how we are (or aren't) being productive given all the things going on. After that, we talk to Special Guest Tim Tutt about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Willing Warriors * Charity Spotlight: Code2040 * Tim Tutt on LinkedIn * Tim Tutt on Twitter * ClearQuery * Ursula's Hugo Acceptance Speech
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! This week we get a quick recap of Kevin's visit to All Things Open 2023, an update on Ursula's chemo, and word on the next Paladin novel in the World of the White Rat. After that, we have a lovely talk with Dr. Raven the Science Maven!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Stellar Dreams * Charity Spotlight: The Science Haven * Dr. Raven the Science Maven * Notion * Reclaim.AI * Union of Concerned Scientists * Opera Phoenix * Funranium * Ozempic Episode on Maintenance Phase * The Y2K Problem * The Year 2038 Problem, AKA the Unix Time Problem * Grounded Game * Celestron * Curiosity Stream
Hi folks! Ursula is resting this week, but somehow she still managed to make word count AND finish the edits for a book that y'all are eagerly awaiting. On my side, we have updates on my side project, my other productivity, and some odds and ends. After all that, we talk to Sam DeMase about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charty Spotlight: Ali Forney Center * A Power Mood * About Sam DeMase * Power Mood Book on Amazon * Maintenance Phase * If Books Could Kill * Jury Duty * She-Ra and the Princesses of Power * Nurk, by Ursula Vernon
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! It is now week 12 of 20 for Ursula's Chemo, and she's resting this week. But we will have an update on how she's doing, Kevin's latest side project, and a word or two about lost software. We also announce a giveaway of the just released 24/7 Demon Mart Digital Box Set, and then we talk to Gabrielle, owner of Cat's Candles about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Lil Roar Cat Rescue * Cat's Candles Website * Cat's Candles Instagram * Cat's Candles Facebook * Rocky Horror Picture Show Stage Cast * Flare Pen Markers * Monster High Dolls * Permission to Make Bad Art Certificate * D.M. Guey Interview
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! This week, we have an update from Ursula herself on her treatment, how it is impacting her productivity, and more. We also check in with Kevin, and then we have an absolutely fantastic talk with Dez Rock!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Kiva.org * Dez Rock on Twitter * SIEMonster * reMarkable 2 * Notion
CW: Cancer
HI folks! We are on week 10 of 20 for Ursula's Chemo, which is the halfway point in this part of her treatment! After a brief update on that, Kevin's productivity challenges, followed by an update from returning guest Shauna Forrister!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: OUTSaskatoon * Charity Spotlight: Canada Helps * Shauna on Tumblr * Shauna on Mastodon * Shauna's Blog * Shark Clean Vacuum * Roomba * 3 Bag Laundry Cart (Amazon Basics) * Decision Fatigue * Canadian Diabetes Association * KC Davis Struggle Care Podcast * ADD Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life * All Might (Weakened) Funco Pop! * Kalax Inserts Kevin Uses (Etsy) * Scrivener * WonderPens * Ginger Chicken Ink * MailMyInk Service * TWSBI ECO Pens * TWISBI Refill Bottles
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! Ursula has started the next round of chemo so she's out this week, and Kevin has been on-call, so that pretty much summarizes our productivity for the week. HOWEVER! We have a catch-up interview with returning guest Frank Gosar!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: SquareOne Villages * Charity Spotlight: Food For Lane County * Off Center Ceramics * Frank Gosar on Instagram * Frank's Blog * Great Harvest Bakery * FiestaWare * LEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal V2 * Jinhao Shark Pens * Diamine Writer's Blood Ink * Uni-ball Vision Pen * FloMask
CW: Cancer
This week, we talk about how Lacey the Hound managed to lock Kevin out of the house, and Ursula's response to a late-night summons. We also catch up with how Ursula's Chemo is going, Kevin's productivity, and the talk to the host of the Quest Friends Podcast Kyle Decker!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: The Walter Hive * Quest Friends Main Site * Quest Friends Twitter * Quest Friends TikTok * Kyle's Twitter * Adobe Audition Pro * Under the Neighborhood * Pomodoro * Emergent Task Planner * Pokemon Go-tcha * DuoMon for Pokemon Go * Persona 5 Striker * 7 Days to Die * Grounded * Tali Sherot Ted Talk * Influence by Robert Cialdini * Episode 191 with Gary Tyrell * Permission to Make Bad Art * Gravity Falls * Amphibia * Owl House
CW: Cancer, ADHD
His folks! This week Ursula is recovering from her most recent chemo treatment - the last of the "Red Devil" series - so it's just Kevin, who is tired. So tired he bought a sticker and pin that says "Hi! My Name is Tired" (link in the show notes). After that we have an amazing discussion with Certified Bad Ass April Jenn Choi!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: ACLU * Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project * April Jenn Choi * Todoist * S-Gel Sharpie Pen * Pilot Precise V5 * Pilot Marker Pens * Engineering Paper (amazon) * Matrix Keyboard * Logi MX ERGO * Logi ERGO K860 * 3D Mouse * Reddragon Gaming Mouse * Genshin Impact * Cult of the Lamb * Kerbal Space Program * Indistractable * Amazon Chime (app) * Ecclesiastes 9:10 * Moonwalking with Einstein * October Sky * Chicken Journey * Strike Gently Co. (Hello I'm Tired Sticker/Pin)
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Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Teen Author Bootcamp * Sandra Tayler * Sandra's Patreon * ActiveInbox * Bullet Journal Version 2 (Official) * Amazon Basics Dot Grid Notebook (US) * Jinhao 992 Shark 12-pack (Amazon US) * Leuchtturm1917 * Maintenance Phase * All Stirred Up * A Square Meal * Ken Burns "Prohibition" * Brene Brown * Grounded * 7 Days to Die
CW: Cancer
Hi folks! It is a chemo week, so Ursula is resting, which is a productive thing (don't let anyone else tell you different). So we're going to have a short update before we catch up with friend oft he show Howard Tayler on how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Feeding America - Find your local food bank * Charity Spotlight: Give.org * Charity Spotlight: Meals on Wheels * Schlock Mercenary * Howard And Sandra Tayler Patreon * Howard on Twitter * Howard Tayler Website * Feral Nerds Film Festival * Writing Excuses * Airplane! (1980) * Humantouch Gravas ZG Chair * C-Stand * Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair (Amazon) * Peopleware * Mary Robinette Kowal * "Grabby Sticks" * FloMask * DeadLock * Brokenwood Mysteries * Speed Racer (2008)
CW: Cancer
Note: Yes, there are some Mic problems. We did our best to compensate, but you know how it goes :(
This week, we get an update on Ursula's treatments, Kevin's productivity, and some odds and ends. After that, we read your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Adopt-A-Native-Elder * Fever Tree Ginger Beer * Luke Cage on Disney+ (formerly on Netflix) * Tin Soldier comic
CW: Cancer
This week Ursula is recovering from her second Chemo treatment, so she's resting. After a brief update from Kevin, we catch up with friend of the show Raygan Earl!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Humane Society of the Pikes Peaks Region * Charity Spotlight: American Cancer Society * Raygan Earl on Ko-Fi * Raygan Earl on Twitter * Raygan Earl on Mastodon * Bullet Journalling * Notion * Building a Second Brain * PARA System * Dungeons&Dragons: Honor Among Thieves * Stalogy Notebooks * Hobonichi Techo Undated Daily Planner * Dominant Industry Ginger Chicken Ink * Pilot-Namiki Pens * Personal Information Manager (PIM) * Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) * Tucker and Dale vs. Evil * ADHD Money Talk Podcast
CW: CancerHo boy! This week we talk about how stress is impacting our productivity, get the latest updates from Ursula, and see how Kevin is doing. After that, we have an amazing talk with Heidi Butters-Stabb about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Black Rainbow * Charity Spotlight: UnRestrict Minnesota * Heidi on Instagram * Nirvana App * KiKi.K * Planner Peace * OneNote * Lotus Notes * VSCode * Vim * Voyager Traveler's Notes Cover * Digital Passion Planner * HomeRoutines App * Notion * Lifetick App * 1Password * Pilot FriXion Pens * Diamine Writer's Blood * Zoterro App * Zettelkasten * Ted Lasso * Adventure Time * Bluey * Talia Hibbert * Farrah Rochon * Sydney Swans * Chalet School Series
CW: Cancer
Here we are, the week of Ursula's first Chemo treatment. We'll talk about how that went, the new treatments and tech they are using, and how it is impacting our productivity and mental health. After that, we have a long chat with Jon Spriggs about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: UK Cancer Research * Charity Spotlight: US Cancer Research * Charity Spotlight: Hospice Foundation of America * Jon's Website * Jon's Twitter * Jon's GitHub * Magnetic Pen Cups * OggCamp * MonicaHQ Personal CRM * Huginn * Node-RED * HomeAssistant * Grocy * Obsidian.md * Teleport * EFF Password Dice * Reacher on Amazon * Books by Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher * Books by K. B. Spangler * Books by Charlie Stross * Wingspan * War for Chicken Island * Severance on AppleTV
CW: Cancer
A big week! Ursula has had her Chemo Port installed, and we will talk about the technology involved, the formal start date for treatment, as well as the impact on both Kevin and Ursula's productivity and mental health. Then we take the time to read your letters.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Native Seeds Search * Chemo Ports * Hyperbole and a Half Pain Scale * Swoosh Cam * Giant Gippsland Earthworm * Timbuk2 Clark Commuter Backpack (Dana's Bag) * Equilibrium USG Bags (Kevin's Bags)
Hi folks! We find ourselves in a continual weird state once again this week, with Ursula in a holding pattern while she waits for her treatments to begin. Meanwhile, with the holiday and all the time off in fits and starts, Kevin has been trying to keep up and focused. After we talk about that, we have a fantastic talk with Riya Sokol and find out how she stays creative and productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Chose Your Own Charity * Riya Sokol Homepage * Riya Sokol Instagram * Riya Sokol TikTok * Riya Sokol YouTube * Riya Sokol Spotify * Building a Second Brain
Hi folks! This week we talk about having "Schrodinger's Schedule" - having to plan for two possible futures, and how it is impacting our productivity. We'll also catch up on the latest on Ursula's medical status, her productivity, and mine. After that, we have an AMAZING talk with Whitney Lee about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Austin Justice Coalition * Whitney Lee on Twitter * Whitney Lee on LinkedIn * Whitney Lee on Youtube * Enlightning Show * Atomic Habits * Deep Work * Notion * Anki * Apple Vision Pro * Ted Lasso
Content Warning: Cancer
OK, so we're back this week with the results from Ursula's biopsy last week, and yeah, it's not a minor thing after all. We'll talk about the diagnosis, the treatment plan, and the impact it has had on our productivity. Yeah, it impacts our productivity - just not in the ways we expected. And after that we talk to CEO and co-founder Eliza Arnold about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Louisiana Abortion Fund * Arnie * Notion * MUJI USA * Glass Dip Pens (JetPens) * Timeblocking * Sons of Champlin * Dolly Parton's Rockstar * UrsulaV on Patreon
Hi folks! This week we will give a brief update of what's going on with our own productivity, as well as an update on why Ursula isn't on the show this week. After that, we talk to Dave Pygon about his new book and find out how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Do it Stevie's Way * Charity Spotlight: Weish4Ever * Charity Spotlight: The Care Kit Foundation * Charity Spotlight: Make-a-Wish Foundation * Dave Pygon on LinkedIn * PygonOne * Win the 16 * Montblanc Pens * Pilot-Namiki Pens * ReMarkable2 * Noris Staedtler Jumbo EMR * Severance * Ted Lasso * 30 Coins * Inside Job * Succession * MAS*H
This week we'll check in with both Kevin and Ursula to see how Kevin's change to his system are going. We also are deferring the one letter we have to next month, so there are no letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: The Palouse Prairie Foundation * Bullet Journal Official Site * PatBoard Kanban Tools
Welcome to the first episode of year 7! This week we'll talk about Kevin's long-ish weekend, his new work laptop, and how he's on-call some more this week. We'll also catch up with Ursula on her latest progress both with writing and signing things, as well as her latest video games obsession. After that, we'll have a discussion with Aytekin Tank about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: UNICEF * Aytekin Tank's Website * Automate Your Busywork * Jotform * Aytekin on Twitter * Aytekin's Jotform Blog * 7 Habits of Highly Effective People * iA Writer * Eisenhower Matrix * The Artist's Way * Zapier
And that's year six in the can! This week we'll give updates on our productivity, code, progress on signing things, and the latest of Ursula's book progress. And after all that, we have your yearly catch-up interview with Kevin Sonney, with guest interviewer Ursula Vernon!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: 988 Lifeline * Charity Spotlight: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention * Charity Spotlight: Suicide Prevention Resource Center * Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline * Kevin Sonney on Twitter * Kevin's ChickenCam on Twitch * What is Site Reliability Engineering? * Ologies Chickenology Episode(s) * PatBoard * Noteplan * Bravestorming Movers Erase * ReMarkable2 * Staedtler Norris Digital Pencils * John Wick Chapter 4 * Prehistoric Planet * Diablo IV * Horizon: Forbidden West * John Scalzi on Productivity Alchemy * Wheaton's Law * Jee Veerey by Bloodywood
Here it is, the penultimate episode of year six! We'll talk about our current productivity wins, challenges, and the latest batch of things Ursula needs to sign. After that, we'll read your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Tango's Extra Life * Charity Spotlight: Carolina Abortion Fund * Brain Injury Survival Toolkit (book) * Therapist Planner * Wombats are Biofluorescent * Thornhedge pre-order
Ursula's back with an update on our now healthy Hound! We won't go into any details, but suffice to say, we're glad she's home. And then we have the second part of our catch-up with Selphie. Enjoy!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: World Cancer Research Fund * * Charity Spotlight: American Association for Cancer Research * * Selphi's Ko-Fi * * URGPURG (Saturday 8.30 AM AEST) * * Tonari no Fumi (Wednesday 1.30 PM AEST) * * Selphie's First Appearance * * Selphie's Second Appearance * * The Devil's Tramping Ground * * Brevelle the Milk Cafe(tm) BMF600 *
OK, after what has been a trying week, here is the first part of our catch-up with Selphie Trabia. Before that, though, a brief update on the chickens and the ongoing Hound health saga.
- Charity Spotlight: World Cancer Research Fund
- Charity Spotlight: American Association for Cancer Research
- Selphi's Ko-Fi
- URGPURG (Saturday 8.30 AM AEST)
- Tonari no Fumi (Wednesday 1.30 PM AEST)
- Selphie's First Appearance
- Selphie's Second Appearance
- The Devil's Tramping Ground
- Brevelle the Milk Cafe(tm) BMF600
There are baby chickens! That's really the most important thing this week, but we did do other things, and we'll update you on how we are doing on our productivity. After that, we have a magical talk with Dalia Monterroso, the President of Chickenlandia, about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: The Innocence Project * Welcome to Chickenlandia * Bawk Talk Podcast * Let's All Keep Chickens! * TedxWWU : I Dream of Chickens * Hentopia * Portlandia * Chapinlandia * Perry Mason * Schmigadoon! * Severance * MAS*H * Ted Lasso * What Feasts at Night Pre-Order
Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's on-call, new tattoo, Ursula's new website, and some other odds and ends. After that we have a fantastic talk with Yvette Amirian about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: The Armenia Fund * * Yvette Amirian on IMDB * * The Integrity of Joseph Chambers * * Alert Fatigue *
This week, we have our usual set of productivity updates, including Kevin's on-call, Ursula's virtual con appearance, prep for her dental work, and the woes that come with managing WordPress. After that, we'll read your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: The Alongside Wildlife Foundation * * Cori's Planners + The Youtube Overview + + Monthly Planner + + Quarterly Planner v.1 + + Quarterly Planner v.2 + *
This week we both have had a normal week, although not without a few hiccups. We'll talk about that, Ursula's upcoming virtual con appearance, and Kevin's sudden anxiety about being on-call. After that, we have an amazing talk with Dana Mahina and find out how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Kiva * Charity Spotlight: Nelm's Music Planet * Dana Mahina * Dana Mahina on Twitter * Dana Mahina on LinkedIn * Focused Writing Apps * Joe Versus the Volcano * Breaking Bad * Mythic Quest * The Office (US Version) * Brain Writing * Sheryl Sandburg * A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
It is book launch week! We talk about the book launch event for "A House With Good Bones" before catching up on our productivity, lack of travel plans for the next few months, and more. We then chat with Jennie and Obby Breeden about how they stay productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: ACLU * * Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood * * The Devil's Panties * * Jennie on Twitter * * KiwiBoxes * * CrunchLabs * * A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher (Ursula Vernon) *
We're both home! But since Ursula was at a book event this week, she gets a week off while I have an amazing talk with Athena Scalzi, and find out how she stays productive.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Carolina Tiger Rescue * * Athena Scalzi on Twitter * * Athena Scalzi on Whatever * * Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps * * Native Care Products * * Remarkable2 * * Squishmallow * * Squishable * * The JoCo Cruise *
Hi folks! After a weekend in Indianapolis I recorded this from a hotel in Orlando, so the productivity update is a bit sparse. But to make up for it, we have this AMAZING chat with Sara Nash, and found out how she stays productive! Enjoy!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline * Sara Nash on Twitter * Dexcom G6 * The Flylady * Mise en Place * Fitbit * Asana * Lynne M. Thomas * University of Illinois SFWA Special Collection * Timex Sinclair 1000 * TRS-80 * Wax Cylinders at the Library of Congress * Bullet Journals * Yogurt in an Instant Pot * Violet Blue * FloMask * Corsi-Rosenthal Box * Bullet Train
We're back from Hawaii, but Ursula had a bit of dental work so is taking the week off. After a brief update from Kevin, we'll jump right in and talk to Rebecca Martino and fine out how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Sleep in Heavenly Peace * Stately Pet Supply * Stately Pet Supply in Instagram * Stately Pet Supply on Facebook * Apple Notes * At-A-Glance DayMinder * Clamp-on Cupholder * Lightspeed Point-of-Sale * Downton Abbey
Hi folks! This is our last episode before taking a two week vacation! It has been YEARS since we did an ACTUAL vacation, and so we'll talk about where we are on our various projects and where we hope to be before we leave. After that, we have a lovely chat with the author Tove K. Danovich!
Links for this episode: * Charity Spotlight: The Livestock Conservancy * T. K. Danovich * Tove on Twitter * Tove on Instagram * Tove's Chickens on Instagram * Pilot G2 Pens * Jetpens * Scan Marker Pro * Libby App * The Hookup Plan * Rosemary & Thyme * Midsomer Murders * Shakespear & Hathoway * Monty Don * Ground Force * Courtney Maum's The Year of the Horses
Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's new Toys - I mean Tools - that he's using to keep track of things. We'll also check in with Ursula and how her progress is going with edits and the endless pile of things to sign. After that, we read your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen * * Todoist * * Patboard * * Modubooq * * Chef Jose Andres * * Tzadikim Nistarim * * Ellane W *
Images from Cori!
This week we catch up with Ursula on how her glasses and brain meds are going, as well as see where Kevin is on his work. After that we have a lovely chat with James Fair, and find out how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: American Red Cross Disaster Services * James Fair on LinkedIn * Motivate Your Life - 11 Inspiring stories to move you into action: A Journey of Riches * Office365 * MAGFest * Dorsai Irregulars * OneNote * Tim Ferris * Maintenance Phase * If Books Could Kill * SteamDeck
Apologies for the mic issues in the opening discussion, I have no idea what happened there. This week in our productivity updates we have a normal, not very exciting, and typical week. This is a good thing! We also talk about Ursula's soon-to-be-updated eyeglasses, Kevin's hurry-up-and-wait time fillers, an update on our planned trip to HI, and a chicken update. After that, we have a catch-up interview with Anne "Tyrrlin" Williams!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: TTs Rescue Squad * Gryphon Winds LLC Square Shop * Gryphon Winds LLC on Facebook * Tyrrlin on DeviantArt * Tyrrlin on FurAffinity * Tyrrlin on AO3 * Tyrrlin on Wattpad * Tyrrlin on Fanfiction.net * Episode 85 - Event Planning, Anne "Tyrrlin" Williams * Fallout 4 * Critical Roll * Matt Mercer * OpenOffice * Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach Trilogy * ML Nystrom * Nylok Screws * Bravestorming Movers
Now that I've recovered from MAGFest, we're back with a full discussion of our productivity for the past week, updates on how Ursula's new glasses and med changeover are going, and what Kevin is doing since his big project at work is on hold. After all that, we have an amazing talk with Juli Thompson about how she stays productive - and as a bonus, a discussion of para-social relationships.
Links for this Episode * Charity Spotlight: Lutheran Disaster Response (ELCA) * Charity Spotlight: Sahan Journal * Juli Thompson on Twitter * St. Steven's Lutheran Church * Bullet Journals * The Artist's Way * Julia Cameron * Gratitude Journaling * David Allen's Getting Things Done * S'moresUp * The Flylady * CONVergence * Martin Niemöller * B.F. Skinner * THE MISBEHAVIOR OF ORGANISMS by Keller Breland and Marian Breland * Chicken Camp * Hmong Community in St. Paul MN * Nadia Bolz-Weber * An Immense World by Ed Yong
I have returned from MAGFest, and boy am I STILL tired. Here is the episode that was supposed to go out last week, where we talk to Dino Sarma about cleaning up after the party, and some thoughts on 2023.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood * Part 1 - Episode 282 * Aftermath of Party Time: Cleaning (Google Doc) * The Flylady * Fiestaware * Everything Fiesta in Flatwoods, WVa * /r/childrenofhoardersCOH * /r/childofhoarder * An Invitation to Indian Cooking * Pumpkin Sangkaya (Thai Pumpkin Custard) * Demi-glace * OXO Sink Strainers * Airtable * The Mac is not a Typewriter
Here we are, the end of 2022 - WE MADE IT! So, as we wrap up one year and head into another, we talk about the progress of Ursula's med changeover, the new Anti-Planner that just came in, and the general chill-ness of the last week. After that, we'll catch up with Dino Sarma, and find out how his 2022 wrapped up.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Philly AIDS Thrift * * Dino Sarma's Past Appearances * * Preventive Controls Qualified Individual * * OCR * * Sigrid Ellis Interview * * How to Cook and Eat in Chinese *
Hi all! This week, we'll talk about how Kevin has been out of spell slots and why it took almost a week to fix last week's episode. We also discuss Ursula's status, the horror movie rewatch we are doing, and have a "guest appearance" by Sergi. After all that, we talk to Katie Mazeika about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Cleveland Kids Book Bank * Katie Mazeika * Annette Feels Fine * Anne Lamott * Rent * Bad Sisters * Panda Planner * Rocketbook * Evernote * AbeBooks * Mac's Backs * Beulah Louise Henry * Annette Kellerman * Tom Morello Quote * Hip Hop Family Tree * Clive Barker Children's Books * Heartland Book Festival * Buckeye Book Fair * Books by the Bank * Spectrum Fantastic Art * Wacom Cintiq * iPad Pro * Claude Monet * Hellraiser * Annihilation * A Nightmare on Elm Street * Event Horizon * The Forbidden Zone
This week we discuss Ursula's med changes, and how that is impacting her productivity - which it shouldn't, since she's allowing herself to use the adjustment period as "sick time." After that, we have an awesome talk with Jazzlyn Stone, freelance comics marketer and writer!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline * Jazzlyn Stone Website * Jazzlyn Stone Twitter * Jazzlyn Stone Instagram * Artist Eden Hopkins (Crow Painting) * Pokemon TCG * ClickUp * Jira * Topatoco * Pilot Bottle 2 Pens (B2p) * Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop * Slay the Spire * How It's Made * Shaun of the Dead * Into the Badlands * Barbarian * Nope * Smile * Candyman (2021) * Quarantine (US Version) * Train to Busan
This week we'll talk about some upheavals from the last week, and recovering from them. We'll also talk about Ursula's med change, site updates, and then we'll read your letters and comments!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Feeding America (If you aren't in the US, find a local food bank and support them!) * * Focus@Will * * Episode 197 with Will Henshall * * You Need a Budget (YNAB) * * Yarn Harlot *
It is the week after the US Thanksgiving Holiday., and despite having JUST had a 4 day weekend, Kevin and Ursula are worn out from their respective tasks. The good news is Ursula finished a book today, and has sent it to her editor, but the bad news is she is too tired to appear this week. The better news is that we have a great talk with Special Guest Christina Vasilevski to make up for the lack of banter!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund * Christina Vasilevski Professional Website * Christina Vasilevski Personal Website * Christian Vasilevski Twitter * Orange Shirt Day * Figma * Habitica * GnuCash * You Need a Budget (YNAB) * Secret Labs Chairs * Steelcase Chairs * Herman Miller Chairs * Chicken Agda on TikTok * Oliver Darkshire's Potato (original post) * Play Potato Online!
It's the day before Thanskgiving here in the US and all through the house, not much is going on. So we have a brief talk about what we sort-of-got done this week, before catching up with returning guest Cori Large.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Aseel * Cori Large * C.A. Endicott Author Site * Cori's Instagram * Cori's Amazon Page * Cori's Ravelry * Cori's YouTube Page (with links to planners) * Yellow Paper House * WooCommerce for Wordpress * Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse * Hurricane Ian * How to build a stockpile on $5 per week * Kevin and Ursula Eat Cheap * The Hidden Almanac * The Founder * Pigeon Forge TN * Dollywood * Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe
Hi folks! We're back this week after Kevin's last trip for 2022. We'll talk about the things we got done this past week, hear both of us lose track of the conversation, and find out about Ursula's most recent weird dream. After that, we have a great interview with long-time listener Rachel Folk!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Cradles to Crayons * * Pilot G2 Pens * * Bic Stick Pens * * Pentel RSVP Pens * * Crucial Conversations * * The Godfather (1972) *
We're back from World Fantasy Con, and JUST have enough time to read your letters before Kevin heads off to WindyCon! We also talk about why Kevin is celebrating a success, and how he did it, all the things Ursula has caught up on, and updates about the cats, chickens, and some barking from the ever-present hound.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Warnock for Georgia * * Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline * * SecretLabs Titan EVO 2022 Witcher Edition Chair * * Airguard for Android *
Kevin has just finished up All Things Open 2022, and is off to join Ursula at World Fantasy Con, so there isn't much of an update this week. So we'll go right into a fantastic talk with Scott Gatz, and find out how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Family Equality * * Scott Gatz on Twitter * * Queerty * * Asana * * Microsoft Todo * * Smartsheet * * World Fantasy Con 2022 *
Kevin has just finished up All Things Open 2022, and is off to join Ursula at World Fantasy Con, so there isn't much of an update this week. So we'll go right into a fantastic talk with Scott Gatz, and find out how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Family Equality * * Scott Gatz on Twitter * * Queerty * * Asana * * Microsoft Todo * * Smartsheet * * World Fantasy Con 2022 *
This week is one of the few "normal" weeks we get this month, after having a great time at a local Furry Con this past weekend. We'll talk about what we're up to, how Kevin is Celebrating Success, and check in with Ursula's progress. Then we have an AMAZING talk with Dr. Michael Bishop AKA Blothar the Berserker from GWAR!!!!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Musicares * GWAR * This is GWAR on Shudder * GWAR and Regional Identity - TedX * Keypone * Cracker * RoboCop * Comet * Russ Meyer
This week is one of the few "normal" weeks we get this month, after having a great time at a local Furry Con this past weekend. We'll talk about what we're up to, how Kevin is Celebrating Success, and check in with Ursula's progress. Then we have an AMAZING talk with Dr. Michael Bishop AKA Blothar the Berserker from GWAR!!!!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Musicares * GWAR * This is GWAR on Shudder * GWAR and Regional Identity - TedX * Keypone * Cracker * RoboCop * Comet * Russ Meyer
Have we got a great episode for you this week! We'll start by talking about our week, Kevin's weekend at MAGCon, and how Ursula is looking forward to being back in her rut after the fall appearance schedule. And after that, we have an excellent talk with Dr. Phillipe Douyon and how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program * Neuroplasticity: Your Brain’s Superpower (amazon) * Inle BrainFit Institute * Dr. Douyon on Instagram * Dr. Phillipe Douyon's Links * Nuri the Neuron * Take Charge of Your Brain Daily Planner * The Farmer Pain Scale
Have we got a great episode for you this week! We'll start by talking about our week, Kevin's weekend at MAGCon, and how Ursula is looking forward to being back in her rut after the fall appearance schedule. And after that, we have an excellent talk with Dr. Phillipe Douyon and how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program * Neuroplasticity: Your Brain’s Superpower (amazon) * Inle BrainFit Institute * Dr. Douyon on Instagram * Dr. Phillipe Douyon's Links * Nuri the Neuron * Take Charge of Your Brain Daily Planner * The Farmer Pain Scale
This week we'll give a bit of a chicken update, then discuss our productivity for the week, including Kevin's code breakthrough and Ursula's brief periods of productivity. We'll follow that with your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Khalsa Aid * Franklin Planner Training Part 1 (YouTube) * David Allen's Getting Things Done * Dell's Wonder Spot (Wikipedia) * The Mitchell Corn Palace * Oregon Vortex * Gravity Falls (Wikipedia) * POD Movers * Grocery Gadget App * Ellie Krug * How to use the OGL
This week we'll give a bit of a chicken update, then discuss our productivity for the week, including Kevin's code breakthrough and Ursula's brief periods of productivity. We'll follow that with your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Khalsa Aid * Franklin Planner Training Part 1 (YouTube) * David Allen's Getting Things Done * Dell's Wonder Spot (Wikipedia) * The Mitchell Corn Palace * Oregon Vortex * Gravity Falls (Wikipedia) * POD Movers * Grocery Gadget App * Ellie Krug * How to use the OGL
We're back from CapClave! We talk about the extra time off we took, since the con is about all we did since the last episode. After that, we kick off October by chatting with one of Kevin's favorite authors, DM Guay!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: KCCure Kidney Cancer Advocacy and Research * DM Guay Website * Bake Off: A granny horror story * The 24x7 Demon Mart Series * DM Guay Twitter * DM Guay Letterboxd * Daily Planner Page * Quarterly Planner Page * Brilliant Planner * Pilot G2 Gel Pen * Bravestorming Mover Erase * Tales of Weird Florida * Freewrite * Wes Craven's Swamp Thing * The Artist's Way * Border (film)
We're back from CapClave! We talk about the extra time off we took, since the con is about all we did since the last episode. After that, we kick off October by chatting with one of Kevin's favorite authors, DM Guay!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: KCCure Kidney Cancer Advocacy and Research * DM Guay Website * Bake Off: A granny horror story * The 24x7 Demon Mart Series * DM Guay Twitter * DM Guay Letterboxd * Daily Planner Page * Quarterly Planner Page * Brilliant Planner * Pilot G2 Gel Pen * Bravestorming Mover Erase * Tales of Weird Florida * Freewrite * Wes Craven's Swamp Thing * The Artist's Way * Border (film)
We are off to CapClave this weekend, and so we talk about scheduling the pre-con freak out that Ursula has every event. We also talk about asking for help when you need it, and some of Kevin's current frustrations. After that, we have an amazing talk with Larissa Lichty and find out how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Find Your Local Food Bank (US) * Charity Spotlight: Find a Local Women's Shelter * Larissa on Twitter * USDA Organic Handbook and Links * Habitica * Wellbutrin * SPAM * gmailctl * Skratch Labs * Kobo * John G. Hartness * Falstaff Books * Obsidian.md * MusiKozy * LibertyCon SF/F Convention * DC United * Pittsburgh Riverhounds * LEGO Optimus Prime * Castaway (Movie) * Tarter Raised Bed Planters * Cherokee Sedge * ElectroCookie Raspberry Pi4 Light up Case
What a show we have for you this week! Before Kevin goes in for dental surgery, we talk about our projects and where we are, what it is like when we have a day when our brains do not brain, and how we can't be 100% all the time. After that we have a fantastic chat with leadership and productivity coach Jeffrey Klubeck!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Charity for Hope * Jeffrey Klubeck's Website * Get a Klu in 53 (Amazon) * David Allen's Getting Things Done (Amazon) * The One Thing (Amazon) * Shaquille O'Neal
This week we talk about our productivity, frustrations with things outside our control, and some general how a normal week is a wonderful thing. We also have an update on where we'll be (together and individually) over the next few months. After that, we have an amazing interview with Stacey H is New Zealand!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Snow Leopard Trust * Charity Spotlight: Carolina Tiger Rescue * Stacey on Twitter * Evoke Artisan Photography * Eisenhower Matrix * GWAR Tiki Mug (no longer available) * How To ADHD YouTube * Kevin's Label Maker * The HU * Obsidian.md * ADAPT 660 EPOS Hearphones * Apple AirPods Max
Hi Folks! After a three day weekend (four, in Kevin's case) there really isn't that much to update on our productivity. We do discuss some of the value of that time off, getting some need things taken care of, and a reminder that what we do for work isn't the only way to measure productivity. After that, we have your letters, including a rebuttal to Ursula's comments some time ago about otters.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: MusicCares * The Butter Museum * Museum of Burgundiam Life * Pommery Royal Mustard with Cognac (Amazon) * Flo App * Otters in a Jungle City
This week is beset with medical procedures, so expect some discussion of what we're having to do to stay healthy - dental issues, probings, and so on. We also have an update on our individual progress, and how being productive doesn't feel productive to Ursula when her word count is down due to other things needing to get done. After that, we catch up with Cindy Sperry, and find out how her return to the US is going!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Feeding America * Charity Spotlight: Abortion Funds * Cindy on Twitter * Cindy on LinkedIn * Cindy's First Interview * Dino's Job Seeker Advice Episode * Apple AirTags * Official Productivity Alchemy Planner Pages by Reagan Earl * P.A.R.A. Method * Storage Company that sold Service Member's Belongings News Story
Have we got a treat for you this week! Yeah, OK, five hours, it is VERY long, but I promise it is very entertaining. This week, Kevin and Dino talk about moving - something Kevin hasn't done in YEARS, and something Dino is doing this month. We talk about budgeting, logistics, feeding everyone, and a whole lot more over the course of five hours. Enjoy!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Feeding America * Dino's Notes for Moving * POD Moving Services * Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix * Avery Moving Labels * The Mustard Museum * Poorcraft at Iron Circus Comics
Have we got a treat for you this week! Yeah, OK, five hours, it is VERY long, but I promise it is very entertaining. This week, Kevin and Dino talk about moving - something Kevin hasn't done in YEARS, and something Dino is doing this month. We talk about budgeting, logistics, feeding everyone, and a whole lot more over the course of five hours. Enjoy!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Feeding America * Dino's Notes for Moving * POD Moving Services * Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix * Avery Moving Labels * The Mustard Museum * Poorcraft at Iron Circus Comics
This week, while Ursula signs even more things, we'll talk about our respective projects, and why Ursula is grumpy about the phrase "I'm learning things, so it is really good!" After that, we have a great talk with special guest John Yackel!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Jasper's Game Day * Valiant Fox Gaming * Fading Embers on DriveThruRPG * Die Hard Dice * Habitica * Scribus * Adobe InDesign * FoundryVTT * NYT Article on Table Top RPGs
This week, we'll be reading your letters after our various productivity updates. This includes Ursula at a virtual con, Kevin's housekeeping and Lego building, as well as coding, editing, and more!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Alongside Wildlife Foundation * Lego Camaro Z28 * Cat Ear Headphones * Pilot G2 Gel Pens * Pilot Precise Pens * Building a Second Brain * P.A.R.A. Method * Obsidian Notes
We're back, we're all recovered, and we're both being productive! We'll talk about how Kevin is excited for his work, the trials of editing, and why we can't be at CrossingsCon this weekend. After that, we have a really great talk with gated.com founder Andy Mowat!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders * Charity Spotlight: Wounded Warriors * Andy Mowat on LinkedIn * gated.com * The Gated Manifesto * Notion * Box * Confluence * Superhuman * Flyleaf Books * Pre-Order Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty
It's been a rough few days, but here we are to talk about how we managed to stay productive this past week! Outpatient procedures, a portion of the ceiling fell in (everyone is fine), and new chicken all contributed to what has been a challenging week for us. After that, we have a great conversation with Wendy Posillico about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Golf Fore Africa * Live Your June * Wendy Posillico on Instagram * World Vision International * Brendon Buchard * The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho * The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck * Water Protector Legal Collective * Kevin and Ursula on Dragon Talk
We're back! Well, mostly, we're still recovering from COVID, and our energy levels are getting better. So there really is no productivity update from us this week outside of "healing." But that's OK! We have an amazing interview with Simon Severino, author of "Strategy Sprints"! Enjoy!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Charity:Water * Charity Spotlight: Ukraine Cybercurrency Donations * Strategy Sprints Website * Strategy Sprints Book (Amazon) * David Allen's Getting Things Done * Evernote * Notion * Asana * Inside Out (Wikipedia) * What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
I apologize for this one being a day late, but I brought home an unwelcome guest from Anthrocon called COVID-19. I am on my way to recovery (thanks to anti-virals and a LOT of rest), and so here it is, the long-awaited (by me anyway) interview with Mary Robinette Kowal! Enjoy!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: SWFA Where the Need is Greatest Fund * Mary Robinette Kowal Patreon * Mary Robinette on TikTok * Mary Robinette Twitter * Mary Robinette Instagram * Shades of Milk and Honey * Lady Astronaut * Writing Excuses * Cat Buttons (Amazon) * Pilot Namiki Falcon Pen (Goulet Pens) * Paper Republic * Leuchtturm1917 * Habitica * Duke Learning Innovation
We're off to AnthroCon! But before we leave we'll talk about Ursula's "time off," Kevin's pre-vacation work brain (or lack there-of), and general updates on our productivity. After that, we have a terrific interview with Librarian Jay Colbert to find out how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: NH Reproductive Freedom Fund * Jay Cobert Linktree * Jay Colbert on Twitter * Jay's Digital Garden * The Homosaurus LGBTQ+ Linked Data Vocabulary * The LibraryPunk Podcast * Jake Flores's Why You Mad * The Srsly Wrong * Getting Things Done * Building a Second Brain * The P.A.R.A. Method * Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) * Bento Method * The Agile Manifesto * Matrix Model * Emacs ORG-Mode * Noteplan * Joplin * Obsidian * Evernote * Trello * Notion * Todoist * The Four Notetaking Styles * LogSeq * Doom Emacs * SpaceMacs * IWW Songbook * Microsoft Teams * Billie Eilish You Should See Me in a Crown * Orville Peck * Nick Cave * Warren Ellis (the musician) * Rufus Wainwright * Horror Vanguard * Call Me A Hole * I was a Stripper Librarian * Party Girl * Desk Set
This week we will check in and see how Ursula is doing on her "time off," talk about roadblocks that are out of our control, and how that impacts our ability to move things forward. After that, we have a great conversation with Feminist Scrapbooker Kristin Tweedale!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: National Abortion Fund Hotline * R U Kristin * Awesome Project Ladies App * Kristin on Twitter * Kristin on Instagram * The Awesome Project Ladies Community * Notion * Craft * The P.A.R.A. Method * Things 3 * Mind Maps * Field Notes * Ramp Risotto * Canva * Gravity Falls * Cactus Jungle * Mad God Film
Hi folks! This week we discuss the difficulty in taking time off for Ursula, as well as the usual productivity updates from both of us. And after an amazing catch-up interview with Dylan Wilbanks, we have a special guest just to grant Ursula a little permission to take time off.
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline * Dylan Wilbanks Home * Dylan Wilbanks on Twitter * Dylan Wilbanks on Mastodon * Billie Ellish Same Interview Videos * Miley Cyrus Backyard Sessions * Icon For Hire * Bullet Journals * Chemex Coffee Makers * Napalm Death * V Rising
Hi folks! After a relatively quiet week here at the Wombat Haus, we'll give an update on the baby chickens, how many books Ursula finished so far, and what Kevin's productivity looks like. You'll also find out why two of the older chicks are now named Brunnhilde and Siegrune before we read your letters!
Links for this Episode: * Charity Spotlight: Native Seed Search * FoundryVTT * The Forge * Inkarnate * Goodman Games OAR Temple of Elemental Evil * Ignacio "Nacho" Jarerio * Rabbi Danya on using the term Abrahamic Religions * LIFX Switches
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This 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
This 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
This 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
Wow! 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
Hi 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
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
Spring 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
We 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
This 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)
Hi 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
This 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
So 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
This 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
If 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
It 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
Despite 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
This 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
Hi 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
This 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
This 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
Hi 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
Hi 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
Hi 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
This 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
We 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
Ursula 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
Hi 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
Hi 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
CW: 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
Hi 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
This 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
Hi 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
CW: 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
Week 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
Hi 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
This 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!
This 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
this 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
CW: 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)
This 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
This 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
We'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
Hi 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
After catching up on how we've been productive this week, we have a discussion about how changing the terms used has an impact on how people perceive things. After that, we have a chance to talk to Andrea Phillips about how she stays productive!
- Andrea Phillips on Twitter
- America, Inc Pre-order
- Andrea Phillip's website
- Terminology, Power, and Oppressive Language Draft RFC
- Bookburners
- Zombies, Run
- Dragon's Egg Cucumber
- Pentel EnerGel 0.7mm Black Ink
- Tombow TwinTone Markers
- Clever Fox Planner
- Archer and Olive journals
This week we start by talking about how both Ursula (Wombat Co-Host Extraordinaire) and I were productive this week, followed by discussion of things we were not taught in History Class and some of the failings of US Education when it comes to US History. After that, we have a chat with Amy Tobey about how she stays productive.
Links for this Episode: * Miss Amy Tobey on Twitter * The Future of DevOps is Resilience Engineering • Amy Tobey • Failover Conf 2020 * Adaptive Capacity * Cognitive Capacity (AKA "Thinky Juice") * Zapier * Lies My Teacher Told Me * 1491
This week we kick off year four! We'll discuss how we're doing, what we've been up to, and a quick update on how Kevin has ALREADY changed a tool he uses. After that, we read and answer your letters and comments.
Links for this Episode * Gowns4Good * Bob's Burger's "Topsy" * Pandemic! Productivity! Life! Hacks! (from a deeply unproductive & freaked out person) * Native Seeds/SEARCH * We Could All Use a Little Change
So here we are, three years later. This week we'll discuss how our week has gone productivity-wise, and then dive in to the yearly interview of Kevin conducted by Ursula Vernon (the Wombat Co-Host).
Thank you all for listening for the past three years, for the letters, the interviews, and the support.
Links for this Episode: * Kevin Sonney on Twitter * Chicken-Cam Twitch * Kevin Sonney on OpenSource.Com * OmniFocus * Apple Watch * iPhoneSE 2020 * Habitica
This week we present the penultimate episode of year 3! That sounds WAY more exciting than it is, but there you go. We talk about raising Shepherds yurt, why Ursula (the Wombat CO-Host) was unable to attend, and what we got done this past week. We'll follow that with an amazing conversation with Rick Heinz, author, game master, and project manager. Enjoy!
Links for this Episode: * Kevin's Chicken-Cam on Twitch * The Red Opera * Rick Heinz on Twitter * Rick Heinz on Geek and Sundry * The Seventh Age : Dawn * 10 Candles * Dread * Bluebeard's Bride * IronClaw * Roll20 * Vurt the RPG * Elven Tower on Patreon * Paranoia * The Warren * Powered By Apocalypse/Apocalypse Engine * DM's Guild * Dia Morte * Writers' Tears * HDC Fabrication * The Last Emperox * Castlevania TV Series * Eat The Rich Volume 1 (DM's Guild)
This week we discuss the virtual event Kevin has been attending the last week, what has changed for Ursula's productivity, and the "5 Why" method. After that, we'll catch up with former guest Emily Lange. Finally, at the very end, we'll discuss the new baby chickens, and the side-effects of a broody hen.
Links for This Episode: * Emily Lange on Instagram * Cats (2019) * Knives Out (2019) * Logan Lucky (2017) * Google Classroom * Jibun Techo at JetPens * Traveller's Notebooks at JetPens * Lechturm1917 Notebooks * The 5 Whys * Kevin's Chicken Cam
This week we talk about changing how we communicate when it is more typing and less talking face to face, as well as the realization that there is nothing stopping the Wombat co-Host (Ursula Vernon) from taking a stay-cation. We'll follow that with letters from you, and discuss staying organized after getting organized, dealing with people in the current environment, and more.
Links for this Episode * Thunderclappers * CloudHQ * Native Seed Search * Sorry, that's about all we have this week
Warning: This week's topics include the sad fate of Topsy the Elephant, ADHD, Anxiety, and a whole lot of talk about chickens.
Hi folks! This week we talk about the things we are doing in our "not work" times to keep ourselves from losing it while Social Distancing/Quarantining here at home. We talk about the people who are discovering new hobbies, like ours, and the ones who are finding out that gardening or keeping chickens is not for them. We wrap up this week by talking to Brooke "Bo" Bolander, about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Brooke Bolander on Twitter * Brook Bolander's Website * The Only Harmless Great Thing * The Tale of the Three Beautiful Raptor Sisters, and the Prince Who Was Made of Meat * No Flight Without the Shatter * Midnight at Chernobyl * The Perfect Storm * The Great Influenza * The Doomsday Book * Buffer App * Soay Sheep * St. Kilda, Scotland * Idiot Chickens on Twitter
Content Warning: This week we will be discussing some end-of-life issues.
Hi folks! This week we will be talking about spreading the load around. In one case, this is quite literally what Ursula did by spreading about 120 pounds of seeds on Dogskull Patch. The other case involves managing a household, and making sure one or two people aren't doing significantly more than anyone else. After that, we catch up with Raygan Earl, who we haven't spoken to since the very first year. Hope you like it!
Links for this Episode: * Raygan Earl on Twitter * Raygan Earl on Instagram * Episode 11 with Raygan Earl * Episode 38 with Sarah Wendell * automate.io * Zapier * IFTTT * Trello * Hootsuite * Clue App * Daylio * Field Notes D&D 5e Character Journal * Kevin's Inventory Spreadsheet by Popular Demand
This week we discuss how we are dealing with some rough spots and the impact on our productivity. After all that, we sit down to find out how Artist, Educator, and Grad Student Razz stays productive!
Links for this Episode * Razz on DeviantArt * Razz on FurAffinity * Habitica * Braille Note-taker * Slate & Stylus * Memory Palace * Building a Second Brain * Mind Mapping * The Magnus Archives * Voice Dream Reader
Hi folks! This week we both had good and not-as-good days, and that's OK. We'll talk about how we're keeping up with things, how we're coping under the circumstances, and have some news on Ursula's next self-published book. After all that, we'll be talking to Librarian Sarah Loch about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode: * Sarah Loch on Twitter * Ariel Bishop Author Twitter * Ariel Bishop Website * Sierra Lane Website * Sarah's Book Cover and Design Services * Sarah's Tracking Spreadsheet Template * Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes * Save the Cat Writes A Novel by Jessica Brody * stay afraid but do it anyway comic by http://goddammitstacey.com/ * The QuitBooks for Writers by Becca Syme * The Quiverfull Movement * The Fly Lady * "Rubber Ducking" * Pre-Order The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher * Growth Mindset * Imposter Syndrome * Ditch Diggers * MUD/MUCK/MOO * Nameless Sheep by UrsulaV * Cryptic Stitching by UrsulaV
CW: Suicide, death, and pandemic.
Hi folks! This week we will be tackling some hard subjects, in particular dealing with losing someone during the pandemic. It's not an easy discussion. We follow that by reading your letters.
Links for this Episode:
- Michelle Wexelblat's Psychology Today Page
- Michelle Wexelblat's email
- Ologies Podcast
- Jibun Techo at JetPens
- Kevin's Keyboard - Logitech ERGO K860
- Kevin's Trackball - Logitech MX ERGO
- Book Covers by Augusta Scarlett
This week, Kevin is flying solo as Ursula has no spoons at the moment. We talk about the current situation and the need to do less, not more. after that, we catch up with Doctor Megan Kenway (ne Taylor-Rodriguez) about how she stays productive now that she's no longer a med student, but is now a resident in a hospital.
- Productivity Alchemy Live with Megan and D. Taylor-Rodreguez
- Trello
- Moleskine Notebooks
- Pilot Birdy Metal Pen
- Filofax Clipbook
- Pilot FriXion 3-color Multi-pen
- Obsidian Portal
- Roll20
- Cricut Explore
- Tricks of the Podcasting Masters by Mur Lafferty and Rob Walch
This week, we will discuss some of the challenges we are having as our enforced work-from-home continues. We also discuss an amazing article on Creativity from The Oatmeal, then finish by catching up with Anna James, who we first talked to in Episode 94.
Note : My USB connection to the sound board was failing and so the quality of the first part of the interview is not great.
Links for this episode:
- Eight marvelous and melancholy things I've learned about Creativity
- Anna James XtraLife
- Anna James Twitter
- Episode 94 with Anna James
- Pittsburgh Potty
- Minecraft
- Stardew Valley
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Habitica-todo
- Org-Mode
- RSS2Email
- USPS Informed Delivery
This week we are going to focus on the most relevant topic for a lot of people right now: working from home/remote for the first time, and dealing with it. We'll talk about setup, some tips and tricks we've learned over the last few years, and also staying sane when the news isn't.
Links for this Episode:
- Logitech Ergo K860
- Logitech MX Ergo
- REMOTE: Office Not Required
- The Essential Ergonomic Gear (Wirecutter)
- 7 Rules for Remote Work Sanity (Opensource.com)
- Mitchell & Webb - Working from Home (NSFW)
This week we will start to talk about the impact Ursula's new medicine for ADHD is having on her, how it feels in her head and the initial impact on her work and productivity. We will then follow up with letters sent in by listeners!
Links for this Episode:
- Vyvance
- Steam
- Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee
- ADHD MRI Scans
- Writing Excuses
- Writer Beware
- Ditch Diggers
- Cat Rambo
- Captain Awkward
- The Absolute Write
- I Should Be Writing
- Algernon Blackwood
We're taking a departure this week and will talk to Ursula about her writing process. This is enhanced by her joy with having a diagnosis for ADHD, and we'll spend the first half this week talking about how that came about. We hope you enjoy it!
Links for this Episode :
- Ursula Vernon's Ko-Fi
- Jackalope Wives
- The Tomato Thief
- Digger Comic Page 1
- Summer in Orcus
- Minor Mage
- Swordheart
- Paladin's Grace
Content Warning: End of Live Care, Aging, Medical Issues, Mortality, and Trauma
This week, we will talk about Ursula's pending appointment, our own productivity challenges, and some of our own concerns about care for our parents. We follow that by talking to Heather Lowe, and find out how she stays productive in the face of these challenges.
Links for this Episode:
- Heather Lowe Art
- Google Sheets
- Google Keep
- Mutual of Omaha Plan F
- Post-It Notes
- Diverticulosis
- Food Scanner App
- Safewander
- Imperfect Produce
- Respite Care
CW: Pet Death, Female Issues
We've had a rough week, and so this week we will talk about dealing with the loss of one of our long-time pets, and it's impact on our productivity. We will also discuss some of the more difficult aspects of Ursula's monthly visitor, before we go to a really good interview with friend of the show John "Gene" Anderson.
Links for this Episode :
- Gene on Twitter
- Genehack.blog
- GitGot
- Omnifocus
- Pinboard.in
- Moleskine
- Houston Perl Conference
- All Things Open 2020
This week, we will discuss our weekly productivity, good and bad. After that, we will read your letters and answer your questions!
Links for this Episode:
- Chiggers
- Ditch I
- Diane Duane's Organization Tools Post
- Brain Chiggers Thread
- The Serpent and The Rainbow
- Nasal Pillows
- The Pen Addict
- Episode 91 with Laura Rivella
- Episode 104 with Dana Fraedrich
- Episode 68 with Damian Ryan
- Episode 43 with Alan Wexelblat
- Episode 46 Letters
- Org Journal
Hi folks! We're back this week with a discussion of the pressures of deadlines, and how much work we're both putting in. This also includes a brief discussion of the difficulties of being the person working with people two very different time zones. We then have a long talk with returning guest Michelle Wexelblat and her experiences with Burnout. It's a long one, but worth it!
Links for this Episode:
- Zahor Film
- Arisia
- MoCA Test
- Vestibular System
- Mind Mapping
- Compazine
- Armin van Buuren
- Storium
- Weird Fruit on Storium (requires Login)
- Daylio App
- MyFitnessPal
- Migraine Buddy App
- Clue App
- Drink Water App
- Aware App
- Henge Dock
- Podcast Addict
- PocketCasts
- HelloSign
- HelloFax
- Sookasa
This week we talk about the wrapping up of Kevin's most recent article series, the new small hen, Ursula's next book release, and how we were and were not productive this past week. And then we have Jadzia Axelrod on to talk about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode:
- Jadzia Axelrod
- Jadzia's Twitter
- Jadzia's Instagram
- Voice of Free Planet X
- Galaxy: the Prettiest Star
- Kami Garcia
- Velum App
- Paladin's Grace
- Neolithic Sheep's Patreon
Hi folks! This week we will talk about the continuation of Kevin's series on OpenSource.com as well as what makes a good and a bad copy editor. In the background, you may even hear the Shepherd as she looks over the version of the manuscript the copy editor sent Ursula. Finally, we're going to have a talk with J. R. Blackwell, and how she stays productive.
Links for this Episode:
- J. R. Blackwell
- J. R. Blackwell Twitter
- J. R. Blackwell Instagram
- Strattera
- Ritalin
- Bullet Journal
- Panda Planner
- Timbuk2
- Osprey
- Travelon
- Peak Design Everyday Sling Camera bag
- Onyx + Green
Hi folks! It's been a heck of a week, but here we are to talk about how we have and haven't been productive - particularly in the last 24 hours. Ursula (the Wombat Co-Host) has edits, and I am working towards a couple of tight deadlines. After that, we'll read from your letters!
Links for this Episode:
- Definition of STET
- Drunken Botanist
- The Modern Bar Cart
- PG Wodehouse
- Grey Cheeked Thrush
- The Cape Buffalo
- Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Hi folks! This week we will talk about Ursula's frustrations with being sick (again) and the impact it has on her productivity. We also talk about her recent dose of dewormer (long story), and then wrap it up by talking to Meredith about how she stays productive.
Links for this episode :
- Feather Summarizes the Silmarillian
- Meredeth's Patreon
- Meredith's Ko-Fi
- Meredith's AO3
- Meredith's Tumblr
- Meredith's Dreamwidth
- The Mythopoeic Society
- The Neurosequential Symposium
- The Moverbook
- Fort St. John
- Dawson's Creek
Happy 2020! This week we will discuss New Years Resolutions and why we don't make them, what you can do instead, and maybe, just maybe to hold off on that purchase of a brand-new home exercise thing. Then we'll talk to former guest Cori Large about how things have changed, are changing, and will change for how she stays productive.
Links for this Episode:
- Crafts by Cori
- Bobbin Lace Bookmark
- Cori Large on YouTube
- Cori's Instagram
- Cori's Pinterest
- Cori's new blog
- Cori's old blog
- Cori's last appearance here
- Filofax Clipbook
- Filofax Blog
- FranklinCovey Week on Two Pages
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Plannerverse
- Mead Flex Notebook
- The Devil's Panties
- Wunderlist End of Life Statement
- Microsoft Todo
- iNaturalist
We're taking some time with family this week due to the Holidays here in the U.S., but I do have a great talk with Amy Pollien to share with you. Enjoy, and if you celebrate, Happy Holidays.
Links for this Episode:
- Buy Amy's Art - The Littlefield Gallery
- Amy Pollien's Blog
- Amy Pollien's Instagram
- Google Keep
- Ledger Pads
- BIC Pens
- BIC Mechanical Pencils
- Rabbi Tarfon Quote from the Pirkei Avot (2:21)
- Python
- DOS
Hi folks! We are starting this week with a discussion about some recent changes to Ursula's Routine, and a (brief) talk about her writing methods. We wrap up this week's interview with Jayke B about how they stay productive!
Links for this Episode:
- Jayke on Twitter
- Jayke's art on Twitter
- Jayke's Instagram
- Asana
- OurGroceries
- Weather Underground
- Quickbase
- IFTTT
- Zapier
- Google LiveTranscribe App
- Ava
- Goodnotes
- Wacom Tablet PC
- Dragons with Unusual Hoards
- Tips and Tricks on How to be Sick
- VogMask
- Habitica
-
doctorsaredickheads
-
albledsareweird
-
cripthevote
-
actuallyautistic
- Hangops Slack
- P.G. Wodehouse
- Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini
- Matt Fn Wallace
- Bob Ross
- Patrick Nagel
Hi folks! This week after we discuss how we're being productive this week we'll dive into your letters. One of them generated an interesting discussion on integrating spiritual practices without subscribing to a larger faith/church/etc. We hope you enjoy it!
Links for this Episode:
- Clutterbug
- ORG Mode
- Lizardbeth's Sticker Store
- Not-so-Jolly Sergi Sticker
- The Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook - Chipolte Black Beans
- Optimism Bias
- Episode 83 with Meera
This week my Wombat Co-host and I will discuss our productivity rates, and what happens when we compare ourselves to others. We also update you on ... Finally, we talk to this week's guest, the Open Source Superstar ond one of my favorite speakers at conferences, V. M. Brasseur!
Links for this Episode:
- V. M. Brasseur on Twitter
- Forge Your Future With Open Source
- Seagull Services
- Remember The Milk
- Trello
- Evernote
- Mindnode
- Gitlab
- Bikeshedding
- Yak Shaving
- IRCCloud
This week, we continue our discussion of my transition to a new team are work, as well as the Wombat Co-Host's perceived lack of productivity. We also discuss how SAD (Seasonal Affective Dissorder) can impact us, as well as review the 2020 OolaPlanner. Finally we chat with Keith Sutton about how he stays productive!
Links for this Episode:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- OolaPlanner
- Emacs Org Mode
- Spacemacs
- Waterfall Methodology
- Habitica
- OneNote
This week, Ursula and I discuss working trips, and the toll they take on us. We also have updates on our individual productivity, and wrap it up by talking to our friend Jenn Mercer about how she stays productive as a professional French-English translator!
Links for this Episode:
- Jenn Mercer's Professional Website
- Jenn's Twitter
- Jenn's Instagram
- Ravelty
- ComicBookRealm
- American Translator's Association
- SCL Trados Studio
- MemoQ
- ABBYY FineReader
- Scrivener
- Wordfast
- OmegaT
- GDPR
- The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart
- NaNoWriMo
- K. Tempest Bradford
- Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
- Brain.FM
- CloudHQ
- datexx TimeCube Pomodoro Timer
- Fight or Flight Comics
Since I'm back home, I'll discuss some of what happened at the work event last week, and then we'll catch up with our Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) on how productive she has been, as well as where we are with the new tenant on Dogskull Patch. After that, we will read your letters!
Links for this Episode:
- The Harp Twins
- WindyCon
- Shepherd's Patreon
- K.B. Spanger
- Silvopasture
- Nameless Sheep Comics (Twitter Thread)
- Gantt Charts
Hi folks! I am at a work conference this week, so I'll do a quick intro so you can hear my amazing conversation with Buddy Goodboy, Esq. I hope you all have a productive week!
Links for this Episode:
- Buddy Goodboy Esq on Twitter
- Bullet Journal
- Trello
- HIPAA
- Mindhunter (TV)
This week, the Wombat Co-host and I discuss the feeling of being in between projects, the work that goes into our current political activity, and the feeling of not working enough. After that we have our friend Jesse "Tango" Stringer on to talk to us about how he stays productive.
Links for this Episode:
- Jesse on Twitter
- Jesse on Mastodon
- Jesse on Dreamwidth
- Ersatz Echos of Eastfjord Harbor Podcast
- Colorado Style Pizza
- Dorsai Irregulars
- Midwest FurFest
- Habitica
- Dungeons and Dragons 5e
This week, we will talk about how many forms we need to fill out, when those forms are due, and our history with the financial aid form in particular. We will then follow up with Thomas Brandt and see what has changed since we last talked to him.
Links for this episode:
- Episode 47 with Thomas Brandt
- Chaos-media - Thomas Brandt's Podcast
- Podlove
- German Teacher's Planner
- Habitica
- David Allen's Getting Things Done
- Kanban
- Pomodoro Technique
- Powerschool
- Omnifocus
- Workflowy
- Traffic Light Noise Monitor (amazon)
- Filofax Weekly 2020 Planner Refil
- Body Tracking
- Mood + Depression Tracking
- Hackers (film)
- Sneakers (film)
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (film)
- Thrice Upon a Time (book)
Hi folks! This week we will discuss the good and the bad in terms of our productivity this past week. From conference talk prep and presentation to bank errors and house guests, we talk about the impact it all had on our productivity. After that, we will read and respond to your letters!
Links for this Episode:
- Star Trek: Bridge Commander
- Morels: The Hunt
- Packing Pro App
- Conservation Burial
- Scribbles That Matter Notebook
- Dingbats A5 Notebook
- All Things Open Storytelling 101 Blurb
- RAICES Texas
Hi folks. We had to deal with some stressful stuff today, and so don't have much to talk about. So instead we're just going to go right to our interview with Elizabeth Crow, and find out how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode:
- Elizabeth Crow on Twitter
- Sarah Whitten on Twitter
- LizardBethArt on Twitter
- LizardBeth's Twitch
- Let's Play Channel
- Untitled Goose Game
- Parkasaurus
- Factory Town
- Kingdoms and Castles
- Minecraft
- 7 Days to Die
- Mist Survival
- Rimworld
- Zoom
- Stranded Deep
This week we feature an update from past guest Elizabeth Bee, who has changed jobs, changed organizational systems, and had to make some adjustments to how she gets stuff done. Before that, though, the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will discuss her new book, the thrown ball, and the ups and downs of the past week.
Links for this episode:
- Elizabeth Bee on Twitter
- Episode 45 with Elizabeth Bee
- Getting Things Done
- Microsoft OneNote
- Ravelry
- RavIt
- Cora
- AirTable
- Clue
- Skilcraft Pens
- Pilot Frixion pens
- inkWELL Press
- Ink+Volt
- Erin Condren
- BestSelf
- Full Focus Planner
- High Performance Planner
- Rhodia GoalBook
- Daily plan bar concept
- Passion Planner
- Concur mobile apps
- TripIt
- Packr
- Find your local VITA clinic
- Open Badge Designer
- NounProject
- Pair Programming
- Open Plan Offices
- The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher (Amazon Link)
This week, we will discuss the difficulty of working on a new team with the Wombat Co-Host, some review of the stages of team development, and what it's like to be adjusting your sleep schedule. We wrap it all up with an interview with Data Analyst, Author, and YouTuber Michael Headley!
Links for this Episode:
- Michael on Twitter
- Michael on YouTube
- Bullet Journal
- Levenger
- TUL Disc Notebooks
- Nirvana App
- David Allen's Getting Things Done
- Tomato Timer
- Productivity Challenge Timer
- Casey Blair on Folder Organization
- Scrivener
- SCRUM
- Forest App
- Brooklyn 99
- Miss Fischer Murder Mysteries
- The Butterfly Effect (Chaos Theory)
- All Things Open 2019
- Interview with Cassandra Khaw (Episode 35)
Hi folks! This week we will talk about completing a big project, and the feelings you get after it is done. We also have an update on one of the Wombat Co-Host's (Author Ursula Vernon) long-term goals, and finish up with the live show from Bubonicon with Jane Lindskold and Jim Moore! (Sadly, I cannot currently find a public copy of the quail photo mentioned in the show)
- Jane Lindskold's Official Website
- Jane Lindskold's Blog
- Jane Lindskold on Twitter
- Roger Zelazny (Wikipedia)
- Wolf's Search (Firekeeper Saga Book 7) (Amazon)
- The Pen Corner Dublin (Facebook)
- Goodnotes (iOS)
- Kindle Paperwhite (Amazon)
- Kindle Oasis (Amazon)
- Sunk Cost Fallacy (Wikipedia)
- Bullet Journal for Writers
- Bubonicon
- City of Albuquerque Zoo
Hi folks! It's a letter week, and we'll read and talk about your questions, comments, and feedback! We also talk about how the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula) did with her "sick day" last week, as well as Kevin's frustrations with apps and lack of interoperability.
Links for this Episode:
- Colcannon recipe
- French Cooking in Ten Minutes: Adapting to the Rhythm of Modern Life (amazon)
- Japanese Battleship Curry
- Celestial Tribute Tea
- Machine Learning for Fisheries
- 3llo Trello Command Line Tool
- Todo.txt
- Things
- Trello
- OnmiFocus
- Ironroot Republic Harbinger Corn Whiskey
- Bloody Butcher Heirloom Corn
- Sarah's Twitter
What do you do when the well runs dry-ish, and you can't come up with new ideas? This week the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will talk about her sudden lack of ideas and how maybe a day off - a REAL day off - can help. After that we'll talk to Sarah Hartman about how they stay productive.
Links for this Episode:
- Sarah Hartman on Twitter
- Brandeis University
- Cataloging Ethics
- Ravelry
- Ravelry Community Guidelines
- MyNoise
- HabitLab
- Forest App
- Ask a Manager
Hi folks! We are currently recovering from jet lag and travel, so we're going to share the talk I did with Patricia Pinto about how she stays productive while we recover.
Links for this Episode:
- Patricia Pinto's Website
- Basecamp
- The Hidden Almanac
- Welcome to Night Vale
- Wordpress Gutenberg Editor
- NaNoWriMo
- Crazy Rich Asians (Amazon)
- What to Do When It's Nothing by Static by Cassandra Khaw (Apex Magazine)
- Pokemon Go
- Pens
- Jetpens
- Pilot Petit
- Pilot Kakuno
- Preppy
- Pentel Hybrid Dual Metallic Gel Pen
- TUL Gel Pen
- Zebra Sarasa
- Pilot Hi-Tec C Coleto
- Zebra Medium Brush Pen
This week, we wrap up our conversation with Dino on cooking. We talk about some easy prep stuff you can make ahead, tips on using it, and long talk about food security. We even discuss tea in China vs. tea in the US. I hope you've been enjoying the series as we wrap up this week. But before that Ursula and I talk about how we've been productive this past week.
Content Warning: Poverty, U.S. Politics, Food Security, Corn, Preppers, Tibet Politics, Immigration, Christianity
Links for this Episode:
- Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
- A Bite of China (Wikipedia)
- A Bite of China (Amazon Prime US)
- Chuck Wendig's Heartland (Amazon US)
- Swift on Security Twitter
- Guildbrook Farm - Pressure Canning Roast Beef (YouTube)
- Teavivre Ripened Aged Pu'er (Amazon US)
- Dawn at Everest (Kevin's Twitter)
- Alpine Start Instant Coffee That Actually Tastes Good (Amazon US)
- Radiolab Poop-Toop Train
- CORA Food Pantry (Chatham County, NC)
- Feeding America
- Kevin's Mastodon
- Dino's email : altveg(at)icloud.com
This week we have part 2 of our talk with Dino about cooking! We talk salt, hot peppers, how to avoid the fear of screwing up, and the society rules around hospitality. Before that, though, Ursula (the Wombat Co-Host) and I talk about working on-call, making word count, and her current sleep schedule. This is the longest of the three, so get ready for a heck of a ride!
Content Warnings for the interview segment: bodily functions, the local nuclear plant, parasites, sex, poverty, politics, refugees, border politics, severe weather
Links for this Episode:
- Part One of this Series (check this for links)
- The Scoville Scale (Wikipedia)
- Chef Justin Wilson (Wikipedia)
- Old Crow Bourbon (Wikipedia)
- Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
- Maldon Flake Salt
- Morton's Kosher Salt
- Unicorn Magnum Pepper Grinder (Amazon)
- Peugeot Pepper Grinder (Amazon)
- Infinite Coffee Grind and Brew (Amazon)
- Porto Rico Importing Company
- Press-Bot for Nalgine Bottles (Amazon)
- Moka Pot (Amazon)
- Aroma Rice Cooker (Amazon)
- Zojirushi Rice Cooker (Amazon)
- Tsampa (Wikipedia)
- Kevin's Egg Slicer (Amazon)
- Kevin's SPAM Slicer (Amazon)
- Onion Slicer (Amazon)
- Mueller Austria V-Pro Multi Blade Adjustable Mandoline (Amazon)
- Kevlar Gloves (Amazon)
- Eyebrow Mites (Wikipedia)
- Honing Steel (Amazon)
- Knife Sharpener (Amazon)
- The Last Wish: Introducing The Witcher (Amazon)
- The Heliand (Amazon)
- A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression (Amazon)
- Fox Run Silicone Cooking Mat (Amazon)
- Calfaron Cookware (Amazon)
- Chefman Air Fryer (Amazon)
- Duxtip Induction Portable Cooktop (Amazon)
- There should be a link to the smoked mozzarella here, but my source is gone :(
Dino's back to talk about cooking! While the conversation DOES meander, we talk about gear, prep, and timing. We also talk about cooking for children, meal planning, the culture behind family/group meals, and a lot more (that includes recipes). But before that, Ursula and I talk about the past weekend at SDCC, dinner decision fatigue, and give an update on the baby chickens.
Links for this Episode:
- Comics for Peace
- Kevin's Instant Pot Pinterest Board
- 6-Qt Instant Pot (Amazon)
- Zojirushi 10-cup Rice Cooker (Amazon)
- Zojirushi 3-Qt Hot Water Kettle
- AGA Cast Iron Stoves
- Hawkins Futura Pressure Cookers
- Lagostina Pressure Cookers (Amazon)
- 4-tier Tiffin Boxes (Amazon)
- "Refreshed" Vitamix A2500 (Amazon)
- Lodge 5-Qt Dutch Oven
- Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking (Amazon)
- Alton Brown's I'm Just Here for the Food
- What is Sous Vide (Anova)
- Snakes on a Plane (2006) (IMDB)
- Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) (IMDB)
This week we talk about chickens, working outside, and the prep for San Diego Comic-Con. We wrap it all up with an interview with the multi-talented musician Chris Kolakowski.
Links for this Episode:
- Acoustic Mining Company (AMCO)
- AMCO Facebook
- AMCO Youtube
- AMCO Soundcloud
- Jessica Dye on YouTube
- TickTick
- Merlin Mann
- Back to Work
- 43Folders
- Airtable
- Zapier
- Trello
- Fantastical
- Hunter Angler Gardener Cook
- Paprika App
- Lords & Ladles
- Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty
- Redressed Peacock that Seems Living
- The Neapolitan Recipe Collection
We're back from AnthroCon, and so we discuss some of the logistics in preparing for a big event with a lot of moving parts. We follow this with your letters, which are, as always, awesome.
Links for this Episode:
- Bullet Journals on Instagram
- Bullet Journals on Pinterest
- Inbox Zero definition
- Permission to Make Bad Art by UrsulaV
While we are working AnthroCon 2019, I have this amazing interview with Dana Fraedrich to share with you all. See you next week, and remember: Stay Productive!
Links for this Episode :
- Words by Dana
- Dana on Twitter
- Dana's Patreon
- Dana's Ko-Fi
- Blackfish Movie
- Milwaukie Hand Carts
- RIDGID Tool Storage System (AKA Ursula's Con Kit)
- Candle Science
- Document Node
- "On Writing" by Stephen King (Amazon)
- How It's Made
- CGP Grey Youtube
- "Stet"
- Scapple
- Scriviner
- AnthroCon 2019
- CloudHQ
- A/B Testing Definition
- Zombies Run
This week, the Wombat co-host and I will discuss the new tools and techniques I am using to rebuild my good work habits. We also discuss the upcoming con, and then we sit down with long-time listener Star Picucci and find out how she stays productive.
Links for this Episode :
- Star Picucci on Instagram
- Lovecraft Cocktails on Instagram
- Happy Planner
- Moleskine Voyageur
- Remember The Milk
- Todoist
- PomoDone
- Things
- Henge Dock
- Evernote
- Midnight Inbox
- "Latin Liver" from This American Life Ep 452 : Poultry Slam 2011
This week we'll talk about what happens to me when Ursula travels. Hint : it is similar to what happens to her when I go out of town. We also talk about having a bad day, and wrap up by finding out how Assistant Professor Michael Gray stays productive!
Links for this Episode :
- The Microlab (includes contact information)
- Big Rose Studios
- The Murderbot Diaries
- Lab Notebooks (Amazon link)
- Mis en Place
- Sanebox (Kevin's Referal Link)
- Badge How-to
This week, we talk about not planning ahead properly, as Ursula has a new computer for her art - that isn't ready yet, and a deadline is looming. We also talk about volunteerism, and wrap it all up with your letters.
Links for this Episode:
- Elastic Cares
- Scrapbooking (Wikipedia)
- Basic Inventory Management with Square
(OK, I know the list is short this week, but a lot of it references prior episodes, so....)
This is it! Episode 100, and the 2nd anniversary of Productivity Alchemy! That means that Ursula (former Wombat Test Subject and now Wombat co-host) sits in the interviewer chair and Kevin gets to answer his own questions and we find out how things have changed since last year! Thank you ALL for the last two years!
- Kevin's Original Interview
- Kevin's Year One review
- Kevin on Twitter
- Things
- OmniFocus 3
- How long it takes to make a habit
Hi folks! This week we discuss Kevin's First Day (and week) of his new job, Ursula (the Wombat Co-Host) discusses her issues with linear time, as well as both our strategies for taking the stress out of special gift-giving days like Birthdays and Holidays. Finally, we wrap up by talking to the CEO and co-founder of Zapier, Wade Foster!
Links for this Episode:
- Zapier
- Wade Foster on Twitter
- Todoist
- Wunderlist
- The Bone Box Subscription
- Native Seed SEARCH
This week, we talk about getting ready to cover things while Kevin is out of the loop, the new project Ursula is fiddling around with, filling fountain pens, and the double-edged sword of online community for those of us that word from home. We then get to catch up with Alicia (Day) Baker, who tells us how her productivity has changed since we spoke last year.
Links for this Episode:
- Episode 44 with Alicia
- Alicia on Twitter
- Extraordinary Adulting
- Contact Alicia
- Essential Planner (Amazon)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Sharepoint
- Smartsheet
- Dogday Gardens
- The Honey Truck
- Salesforce
- Microsoft OneDrive
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
- Blackboard
- NerdWallet
- K.B. Spangler's Open Letter to President-Elect Obama (Nov 12, 2008)
- Elastic.co
I got a new job! I am not going to talk too much about it (yet), since we're in the "hired-but-not-started" paperwork phase, but you can expect updates as things progress. In the mean time, we have a great talk with Jenett Silver! Enjoy it, and remember to Stay Productive!
Links for this Episode:
- Jenett Silver Seeking
- Celia Lake books and stories
- Todoist
- Uysses for Mac
- Sample Google Sheet from Jenett
- Yearly Cycle List
- Seek Knowledge Find Wisdom Productivity Links
- Ravelry Celestarium Pattern
- The Spoon Theory (Wikipedia)
We're back! This week, we will talk about some of our experiences in Tibet, and the follow it up by reading your letters!
Links for this Episode
- The Great Thangka
- Rongbuk Monastery
- Google Trips
- Moleskine Voyager Notebook
Hi folks! We are on an airplane headed home from China (if all has gone according to plan), and so this week we jump right into the interview with Emily Koehler-Platten. See you next week!
- Emily on Twitter
- The University of Alaska Museum of the North
- Don't Break the Chain
Hi everyone! I hope you are having a productive month! If all is going according to the plan, we are currently travelling in Tibet! How awesome is that! While we do that, I have this incredible interview with Anna James for you!
Links for this Episode:
- Anna James on Twitter
- From the Blanket Fort (Anna's Blog)
- 21 Tips to Keep Your Shit Together When You're Depressed
- Interactive Self Care Guide (For When You Feel Like Shit)
- Anna's Feel Better Pinterest Board
- Anna's Dissertation Dashboard
- Productivity Alchemy Habitica Guild
- April 2019 Take This! Challenges on Habitica
- Daylio
- Google Trips
- Fibonacci Numbers
- Kevin on Pinterest
- IFTTT
We're still in China! If all has gone according to plan, we are leaving the Valley of the Cats, and headed to Tibet! While we're off doing that, please enjoy this really great interview with Augusta Scarlet!
Hi everyone! If all is going well, Ursula and I are on our way to the Valley of the Cats in China at this very moment. In the mean time, listen to this amazing interview with V. Medina.
Links for this Episode :
- V. Medina on Twitter
- V. Medina on Instagram
- SEEDLING on Factor Four Magazine
- I Will Be There by Odessa (YouTube)
- The Valley of the Cats
This week on Productivity Alchemy we talk about being frazzled and only being able to keep track of a few things big things happening. We also talk about one of those big things we did this week : making a will. We'll also briefly discuss the Wombat Co-Host's most recent Hugo Nomination, the upcoming shows for when we are in China, and then we wrap up by talking to listener Laura Rivella, about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode:
- Laura on Instagram
- Laura's Blog
- Email Laura
- Neil Gaiman's Literary Will Blog Post
- Donut County
- RetroPie
- Raspberry Pi Zero W
- The Red Strings Club
- Kevin's finished Cockatrice Tattoo
- The 2019 Hugo Awards Finalists
- T. Kingfisher's "The Rose MacGregor Drinking and Mutual Admiration Society"
This week we will be taking the time to discuss Kevin's Travel Planner and a lot of the prep work we are doing before we leave for China. We also check in with the state of the Wombat Co-Host, and explain why we are currently between roosters. After all that, we have a chat with Rachel Anson and how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode:
- MYU A5 Planner (mochithings)
- MYU A5 String Tie Binder (mochithings)
- Silvopasture (Wikipedia)
- Silvopasture (USDA)
- Oak Savanna
- Rachel Anson on Twitter
- Rachel's Dog on Instagram
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Girls who Hike
- SameGoal/IEP Anywhere
- Powerschool
- Google for Education
- Infinite Campus
- Vitamin String Quartet
- Airtable
This week we will talk about adapting to new glasses, both our experiences with Driver's Education classes, and the fact that the Teenager is about to embark on this new and exciting journey. We also talk about packing, and then wrap it all up with your letters!
Links for this Episode :
- Political Agency and Changing the World by Jo Walton (with the quote from Lois McMaster Bujold)
- Harvard Planners
- Kuyoko Systemic Refillable Notebook (Amazon)
- Tobias Buckell's "What Tools Does a Professional Fiction Writer Use" Blog post
- Rev. Mord Moni-taur
- The Grocery Bag Conundrum (Youtube)
- Italia Squisita (Youtube)
- Ask a Mortician (Youtube)
Hi everyone! This week, we talk about the cholera vaccine, how it may impact Kevin's code homework for one of his job interviews. We also talk about Ursula's latest projects, her latest contact announcement, and how this is all impacting her productivity. We wrap it all up by talking to Sharon J. Gochenour!
Links for this episode:
- Sharon J Gochenour on Twitter
- Sharon J Gochenour's Blog
- Sharon J Gochenour's Patreon
- Your Life Can Be Better by Douglas Puryear (amazon)
- Writing Begins with Forgiveness by Daniel J. Older
- File770 : T. Kingfisher TOR announcement
- The Twisted Ones pre-order (amazon)
This week we're not doing the usual thing - instead we're going to listen to the talk Kevin and returning guest Dino Sarma had about getting an interview, what hiring managers often look for, and how to tailor your resume to suit the job and focus on your skills. We even talk about the dreaded cover letter! It's a long one, so I hope you enjoy it!
This week we are both in flurry of things that need to be done with deadlines in the very, very near future. It is stressful, and we talk about some of the side effects of that. We also discuss our progress on those projects, and wrap it all up by talking to artist and fellow traveller Laura Garabedian.
Links for This Episode:
- Fairy Tales with Tails
- Laura Garabedian's Patreon
- Laura Garabedian on Twitter
- Laura Garabedian on Instagram
- Creative Sojourn Volume 2 Kickstarter
- Bubonicon 2019
- Worldcon 2019
This week we talk about the things that go into planning and running a conference, and the things lots of us don't think about when we attend or staff one. There is also a review of some new products, talk about our upcoming China trip, and a new bundle that's out now. Finally, we talk to Anne "Tyrrlin" Williams about how she stays productive!
Links for this Episode:
- Gryphon Winds LLC
- Tyrrlin on Etsy
- Ultimate Bundles
- TUL Limited Edition Work Inserts (2019)
- TUL Limited Edition Home Inserts (2019)
- Creative Sojourn 2 Kickstarter
- OpenOffice
- Quickbooks
- Square
- Instrument Assembly Boards
It's that time again, when we read your letters on air! We also discuss our productivity for the week, and there is a discussion of why a particular YA book was so popular when Kevin was in High School. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!
Links for this Episode:
- Huntr.io
- Knock Knock Now/Later pad
- This is How I Bullet Journal by Tobias Buckell
- Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
- The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven
This week, well talk about the frustration in trying to find remote jobs, and what Kevin's job market looks like. We'll also talk about Ursula's hitting of a milestone, a little conflict resolution, and then wrap it all up with an interview with Meera Stapleton. Enjoy!
Links for this Episode:
- Planner Pads
- Remote Jobs - RemoteList
- Todoist
- The Year Ahead
- BabyConnect
- Tumbr Adult Content Policy Change (Dec 2018)
- Your ability to focus: a limited mental resource (clearthinking.co)
This week we talk about what happens to us mentally when we finish a big project. We also discuss how outlining a novel is like doing a project plan, as well as how that goes sideways once the project is underway. I wrap it all up by talking to Seraphim Dibble and how they stay productive.
Links for this Episode:
- Seraphim Dibble's Photography
- Fuel the Scene Magazine
- Boomerang Valentine preformed by Andrea Gibson
- Boomerang Valentine text
- Hannah Gadsby's Nanette
- Kevin's Articles List
This week we will talk about the difficulties our Wombat Co-Host (artist and author Ursula Vernon) is having with design and fonts, and how that is actually an Agile process. We don't dig too deep into Agile and Scrum, but we do give a brief summary of what they are and how they are (and aren't) used. We also check in with the Teenage Test Subject, and then talk to Sandra Tayler about how she stays productive.
Links for this Episode:
- Sandra Tayler on Twitter
- One Cobble at a Time
- Planet Mercenary
- Hold On To Your Horses
- The Agile Manifesto
- The Wallington Pro font
- Scrum.org
- Kevin's Articles on Opensource.com
This week on our productivity check-in, we talk about the projects we are both moving forward on. It is a good week so far, and added to that, I get to share the talk I had with Howard Tayler a few months ago. Enjoy!
Links for this Episode:
- Schlock Mercenary by Howard Tayler
- Writing Excuses Podcast
- Howard Tayler on Twitter
- Randal Mulholland's Something Positive
- Jennie Breeden's The Devil's Panties
- Schlock Mercenary Patreon
- Uni Posca White Pen
- Kevin Sonney on OpenSource.com
- Joplin Note Taking App
- Dragon Quest Builders
Welcome to the monthly letters show! This week we will be reading your feedback and letters, as well as answering questions. We'll also talk about the challenges brought on by the weather, and the impending return of the Wombat Co-Host!
Links for This Episode:
- Timbuk2
- Backpack of Holding
- Tilley Convertible Knapsack (Kevin's choice)
- Osprey Bags
- Zotero
- Privacy Badger
- Ghostery
- Mint by Intuit
- Swordheart by T. Kingfsher (aka Ursula Vernon aka the Wombat Co-Host)
This week, we will talk about the feelings when we have to put a "passion project" on hold, and how to deal with that. We also briefly discuss the reason why the Wombat Co-Host is not here this week before part two of my conversation with Dino Sarma, which has some very real talk about growing up poor, burnout, and privilege. We end it all with two great offers from Dino.
Links for This Episode:
- Alternative Vegan by Dino Sarma
- Dino's AltVeg Blog
- Mis En Place
- Varna Caste Systems in Hinduism
- Warren Ellis's Orbital Operations
- "Jee Veerey" - Bloodywood ft. Raoul Kerr
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (tv series)
- The Crow (movie)
- Dino's Email : dino (at) Me (dot) com
This is an episode I've been REALLY excited about for a while now. This week we have part one of the interview with one of my favorite people : Dino Sarma. Before we get to that, though, we discuss when and why to send gifts during the holidays for business purposes, as well as the need to pay your contractors and freelancers on time, and how that differs from making payments in a corporate environment.
Links for this Episode:
- Alternative Vegan by Dino Sarma
- A Southern Season
- Google Calendar
- Doodle
- The Splendid Table on NPR
- Mis En Place
This week my Wombat Co-Host and I discuss dealing with the emotional impact of job hunting, the holidays, and some of the related challenges. After that, we take some time to talk to Christy "Lilisonna" Howard about how she stays productive in both her professional and personal lives.
Links for this Episode:
- Lilisonna on Twitter
- Find your local Food Pantry
- Resource: Getting through the Holidays when Grieving (Dougy Center)
- Resource: Tips for coping with stress and depression over the holidays (Mayo Clinic)
- Resource : Coping With Holiday Depression (IUOP)
This week, we have the interview from Productivity Alchemy LIVE! at WindyCon 45 on November 10. Before that, through, we discuss some of the challenges of leadership, why Ursula doesn't work with others, letting go of things you can delegate, and stepping back when it isn't working.
Links for this Episode:
- D. T. Rodriguez on Twitter
- Megan Rodriques on Spoonflower
- Megan on Shapeways
- Megan's Blog
- Barfleet
- U.B.S. Abandon
- Triangle Linux User's Group
- Heinlein's "Specialization is for Insects"
- How to think like Leonardo da Vinci (Amazon Link)
- The Dorsai Irregulars
- Happier Podcast by Gretchen Ruben
- ISFIC WindyCon
- Elizabeth Gilbert When an Idea Comes Knocking
- Paul Akers (Author of 2 Second Lean)
Hi everyone. This week we have, in no particular order, an absent Teenager, a recovering Wombat Co-Host, and convention prep to be done. So we are going right to the interview with Biologist, Cartographer, Carpenter, and Writer Chris Scheiner. Enjoy!
Links for This Episode:
- Chris Scheiner on Twitter
- Microsoft OneNote
- Evernote
- Zotero
- Post-It Notes
- Trepanation
- The Malcom in the Middle Lightbulb scene
- Ditch Diggers
- Episode 64 with Malka Older
- Questionable Content
- Write. Ten Days to OverCome Writer's Block. Period (on Amazon)
This week we talk about some goals we have moved forward recently. This included the unexpected need to migrate from one hosting provider to another. We then discuss what to do when something just isn't working, the joy of throwing things out, and finish the episode by talking to production potter Frank Gosar.
Links for this Episode:
- Frank Gosar's Website
- Frank Gosar's Blog
- Dan Chen's Website
- Ties of Blood and Silver by Joel Rosenberg
- Corvallis Clay Festival
- Clay Fest
- Clayfolk
- Eugene OR Saturday Market
- Wildfire Pottery Expo
- Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour
- Evernote Smart Notebooks by Moleskine
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This week our Wombat Co-host is back, and we'll talk about some of the challenges when scheduling her two really big projects that are due at about the same time. We then have an interview with Damien Ryan, and wrap up the show with a discussion of the quality of ditches to die in.
Note: Due to scheduling issues, this interview references an interview that has not aired yet. We'll get it running.
Links for this Episode:
- Damien Ryan's Twitter
- Sublime Text
- YouTrack
- The Phoenix Project
- Featurespace
- Useful Tech Terms (Yak Shaving, Bikeshedding)
- Ren and Stimpy Yak Shaving Day
- The Goal
- Critical Chain
- All Things Open
- Todd Lewis on Twitter
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This week, I am flying solo while the Womat co-host heads out to a speaking engagement. We'll talk a little about what has kept me from being as productive as I'd like this week, some exciting news, and we'll wrap up by talking to Emily Guyton-Lange.
Links for this Episode:
- Emily Guyton-Lange's Blog
- Elon University
- WindyCon 2018
This week, talk about Kevin's new routine, Ursula's successes, and why the Teen Test Subject gets the week off. We will wrap up by reading letters and comments from you, the listeners!
Links for this Episode:
- Fighter's Block! (code on github)
- Intuit Mint
- Hoki One One Bondi 6 shoes
- Adobe Spark
- The Noun Project
In our typical manner, what started as a discussion about what we did this week worked it's way around to the impact of foot health on our productivity, followed by a discussion of how Ursula isn't REALLY celebrating the completion of her newest book. After all that, I talk to Clair A. Miller, who is a librarian and crafter, and has some really cool things to share.
Links for this Episode:
- Clair's Blog
- Planner Presentation by Claire and Cori
- Emergent Task Planner
- Post It Notes
- Pilot Dr. Grip 4-Color Pen
- Uni-ball Signo 307
- Habitica
- Beeminder
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- Minecraft
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This week, we will discuss how one handles being suddenly unemployed, and what I'm doing to cope with it. We will also check in with the Teen Test Subject, and wrap up by talking to author Malka Older.
Updated 09-28-2018: Added a link to Born to the Blade and Arisia 2019.
- Malka Older Website
- Malka Older on Amazon
- Malka Older on Twitter
- Infomocracy on Amazon (special Price through Sept 30)
- Flyleaf Books
- Arisia 2019 (Malka Older is an Author GoH)
- Born to the Blade on SerialBox
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This week, we will be talking about the distractions we've had this last week, and how we've dealt with them. We also have some gifts from listeners we'll talk about, and finally we'll do a check-in interview with Dylan Wilbanks, who was on last year, to see how his methods have changed. Links for this Episode: * PA Episode 15 with Dylan Wilbanks * Dylan Wilbanks's Twitter * Dylan Wilbanks on Medium * The End-of-Interview Handshake * Naomi Osaka * The Rule of Three (Forbes.com) * JIRA * Slack * NC Hurricane Relief - Get Help, Give Help
This week, we'll talk about preparing for a disaster. In . our case, it is Hurricane Florence, but it could be any number of things. We talk about online backups, password vaults, and the difference between "helpful" and "helpy." And then we will read and respond to your letters. Links for this Episode: * Bullet Journaling as a Fantasy Writer * Bad Art Permission Slip * Hurricane Prep from ready.gov * PC Magazine's 2018 Best Online Backup Services * Dropbox * SyncThing * Remember the Milk
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The focus of this week is on the AMAZING interview I did with my friends Bill and Laura. I do take a moment to discuss taking a day off since I recorded this one on Labor Day here in the US, and have given both the Wombat Co-Host and the Teenage Test Subject the week off. * Quack Quack Honk Designs * Quack Quack Honk Designs Patreon * Quack Quack Honk Designs Youtube * Quack Quack Honk Designs on Twitter * Galaxy Quest "Never Give Up..." * Toxoplasmosis * The History of Labor Day
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After a refreshing break, we return this week with our status on catching up post-con. We'll also talk about how Kevin is using his Bullet Journal and the challenges around having one person use a digital calendar and the other using paper. We'll check in with the Teen Test Subject, and then talk to Jim C. Hines on how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: * Jim C. Hines * Jim C. Hines on Twitter * Jim C. Hines on Amazon * Habitica * Kobayashi Maru * Bullet Journal
The time has come, the wombat said, to introduce a new test subject. The Wombat Test Subject won't be going anywhere (I suppose she is now the Wombat Co-Host?), but we will be starting to work with the Teenage Test Subject, my son Jacob, who is starting his Junior year of High School. After that, we have an interview with the Space Unicorns themselves, Lynne M. & Michael Damian Thomas, publisher and editor of Uncanny Magazine! Links for this Episode: * Uncanny Magazine * Uncanny Magazine Year 5 Kickstarter * Lynn M. Thomas on Twitter * Michael Damian Thomas on Twitter * Aicardi Syndrome * Moleskine Pro Notebooks * Trello * QuickBooks * Staples Arc Notebooks
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We spend a lot of time this week talking about talking - or rather, talking about speaking in public - since WorldCon is just around the corner and the Wombat Test Subject (author Ursula Vernon) has to prep not one, but two speeches she probably won't have to give. We follow that up with Kevin's initial foray into Bullet Journalling, and wrap it all up with your letters and comments! Links for this Episode : * Toastmasters International * Time & ToDo Planner * Bullet Journal * Leonardo Da Vinci's To Do List * Antidepressant Microbes in Soil * PlannerPads * Getting Nothing Done: a misguided quest for productivity * Confessions of a recovering lifehacker * I read Cal Newport's DEEP WORK so you don't have to
This week we will discuss the pros and cons of "disconnecting" as we are about to head off to a short get-away that will have spotty to no internet access. We also talk about balancing out productive and non-productive days. Finally, we have an interview with friend of the show and long-time listener Cori Large, to find out how she stays organized. Links for this Episode: * Tales from a Polk County Girl Blog * Tales from a Polk County Girl YouTube * Tales from a Polk County Girl Facebook * Crafts By Cori * Crafts by Cori Etsy Shop * Knitting All The Blankets YouTube * Knitting All The Blankets Ravelry * Perfect Planner Tag Video * Cori's Flex Binder Playlist * Plannerology Facebook * Passion Planner * The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Plannerverse
This week we talk a little more about why and when we play video games, and how it is important for us (and many others) as part of our self-care routines. We'll also catch up on the Wombat Test Subject's productivity, and top it off by talking to my cousin Susan Anderson about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: * Susan Anderson on Instagram * Time and Todo Planner * OneNote * Google Calendar * Emergent Task Planner * Butterscotch Shenanigans * Crashlands * Wunderlist * Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (GoG)
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We are home from AnthroCon, and we'll talk about the stresses and organizational hurdles we encountered while we were there. And then, since it is the second show of the month, we have answers to your letters! Links for this Episode: * Picniic App * Google Keep * Erin Condran Planners * OmniFocus * Bullet Journal * ExOfficio * Santiago de Compostela * SuperBetter
We are at AnthroCon this weekend, and we are looking forward to meeting everyone of our listeners who is able to come. In the mean time, we have a really good interview with Dr. Jennifer Askey, an Academic and Career Coach. Links for this Episode: * Energized Academic * Jennifer Askey on Twitter * Bullet Journal * Google Calendar * Google Keep * Huawei Watch * Blair Braverman Twitter * Konmari * Daylio * Twsbi Fountain Pens * Bella_Boodle Instagram * DoesTheDogDie.com
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One week to go until AnthroCon, and we are both in Convention Prep Mode. While I work out better ways to keep the Security team organized and display useful information, the Wombat Test Subject is working on her table display, art, and a whole bunch of other stuff. We will also talk to Diana Harlan Stein, three-time Hugo nominee and fantasy artist. Links for this Episode: * Naiad Studios * Diana Harlan Stein on DeviantArt * Lechtturm1791 Notebooks * Rubber Stamp Champs * Anderware Masterplan * Visconti Homo Sapiens Pens * Anthrocon * Post-It Super Sticky Easel Pad * James T. Kirk Bourbon
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Hi everyone! We're here this week with a discussion of better living through chemistry, the Wombat Test Subject Ursula Vernon's new Sitting Ball chair, convention prep, and how presentation matters when selling things. We also have an interview with Cartoonist and Author K. B. Spangler! Links for this Episode: * K.B. Spangler website * A Girl and Her Fed Webcomic * K.B. Spangler Patreon * K.B. Spangler on Twitter * Marvel Puzzle Quest * Quire.io * Vivora Luno Sitting Ball * Kid Lit Says No Kids In Cages * The Florence Project * The ACLU * RAICES Texas * Women's Refugee Commission * Kids in Need of Defense * Al Otro Lado
The first episode of Year Two falls on the second week of the month, so it is time to read your letters and answer listener questions. We will also check in with our Wombat Test Subject, and discover that the new setup needs a pop filter, while the old setup didn't. Links for This Episode: * Zoho Projects * Quire * Clearbags.com * Failing performed by Susan Cahill (Futility Closet) * Kelly McGonigal: How to Make Stress Your Friend * Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life * SuperBetter * Backpacks by Deuter * Tigernu Laptop Backpacks * MyNoise
So here it is, Episode 50. This week, we will discuss some of the challenges of no longer being tied to an office schedule, our Wombat Test Subject (Ursula Vernon) discusses the realization that she likely has ADD, and we'll put Kevin in the hot-seat to answer the seven questions (which he has never done). Links for this episode: * Kevin Sonney on Twitter * Kevin Sonney on Instagram (Mostly Chickens) * Episode 1 of Productivity Alchemy * TUL Weekly/Monthly Refill pages * Doodle * ActiveInbox * SaneBox (referral link)
today I had a major miss at work, and have spent the day recovering for it, so we'll talk a little bit about owning up to our mistakes and then making it right. We'll also talk to our Wombat Test Subject about her adventures today with special guest Seanan McGuire, who was kind enough to sit down with me and talk about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: * Seanan McGuire's Homepage * Seanan on Twitter * Seanan's Tumbler * Seanan on Patreon * Franklin-Covey Planners * Evil Supply Company * 4 the Words * Shattered Starlight * Reptiles of North Carolina
This week we will be talking about email. Recently I've been working with two products to help me with my email sorting and processing. Then we'll check in with the recovering Wombat Test Subject, who is between projects right now. After that we'll talk with friend of the show Will Frank about how he stays productive. Links for this Episode: * Will Frank on Twitter * Force Visions : Revisiting the Star Wars Expanded Universe * ActiveInbox * SaneBox * Google Inbox * Google Keep * Outlook.com * Microsoft Excel * Office365 * Field Notes
Hi everyone! Our Wombat Test Subject is not feeling well this week, and so I'll be talking about taking sick time to be sick and get better, and not pushing yourself to be productive. After that, I have an amazing discussion with Thomas Brandt, a schoolteacher in Germany. I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did. Links for this Episode: * Thomas Brandt on Twitter * Thomas Brandt's Blog (German) * The TimeTEX System-Schulplaner (School Planner) * OmniFocus * Getting Things Done * HabbitTracker for iOS * Auphonic * Reaper Audio Workstation * 34th CCC Talks
Hi everyone! It is the second week of the month, and that means it is time to read your letters and answer your questions! We had a great selection this month. We also have a giveaway! You can win a copy of Teresa Colon's new book "Seeing Ourselves Through God's Eyes" by following the instructions in the episode. I'd like to thank Teresa for the copy, and hope you enjoy this week's episode. * The winner of the drawing was announced in Episode 48 *** Links for this Episode: * Seeing Ourselves Through God's Eyes on Amazon * Dino Sarma's Depression Prepping Guide * Google Sheets * Google Keep * Rocketbook Everlast at Staples
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Hi everyone! This week the Wombat Test Subject (author Ursula Vernon) finally tried out Trello, and we'll have her thoughts on this tool. We also have brief overview of Zoho One, discuss the needs of a convention display, and wrap up with an interview with Friend of the Show Elizabeth Bee. Hope you all have a Productive week! Links for This Episode: * Trello * TickTick * You Need A Budget * iMood Journal * Habitica * Headspace * Unfck Your Habitat * Pomodoro method * The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F** (TEDx talk) * The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up ("KonMari" method) * How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind * Calm app
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Setbacks are a thing that happens, and this week we'll talk to our Wombat Test Subject (Author Ursula Vernon) about her latest in the garden. We'll also talk about recharging and taking breaks, and wrap it all up with a discussion of how Park Ranger Alicia Day stays organized. Links For This Episode: * Alicia Day on Twitter * Extraordinary Adulting * Trello * Happy Planner * Google Calendar * The Magic of not Giving a Fuck (video) * The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck (book) * Hashimoto's Disease * Hillbilly Willy's Bar-B-Q
After a great time at OpenSource 101 in Columbia SC, the Wombat Test Subject (author and illustrator Ursula Vernon) and I will talk about using Kanban boards. We also start to discuss burnout (which will be an ongoing discussion), and Kevin takes some time to talk to Alan Wexelblat about how he stays productive. Links for this Episode: * Google Calendar * Boomerang for GMail * Roll20 * Obsidian Portal * Trello * TED Talks on YouTube * TEDx Talks on Youtube
It is the second week of the month, and so it is time to read your letters! We have a backlog, and will read a lot of them this month. We'll also check in with our Wombat Test Subject. Hope you enjoy it! Links for this Episode: * OneNote * Agendio Customizable Planners * Eagle Creek Pack-It Cube Sets (Ursula's favorites) * Tilly Waxed Cotton Convertible Knapsack (Kevin's new favorite) * Steal this Presentation * Passion Planners
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Spring is Springing here in North Carolina, and so we will talk about one of the Wombat Test Subject's favorite subjects : Gardening. We'll also talk about how our moods are impacted by the change in season, touch on our urges to clean this Spring, and then wrap it all up with an great talk with our friend Nathaniel Vanderklok! Links for this Episode: * Nate Vanderklock on Twitter * The Popish Plot on YouTube * David Seah's Emergent Task Planner * Habitica * The SunTouch Lamp Ursula Ownes and Should Use * The 2018 Hugo Award Finalists * Summer in Orcus * Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty
Hi everyone, this week we're talking about collaboration, and playing well with others. We'll also look at the letter sized TUL inserts vs the half/classic sized inserts. We'll wrap up with an interview with our friend Michelle Wexelblat. Links for this Episode : * Michelle Wexelblat on Twitter * Michelle Wexelblat on Quora * Day Timer * The Five Stages of Change * Procrastination as a Defense Mechanism * Mind Mapping * Trello * Updox
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One thing I'm learning is that the people who use planners are often as passionate about them as I am. We'll talk about one such encounter from this past weekend's travels, as well as review one that the Wombat Test Subject picked up while she was out today. Finally, we'll wrap things up by talking to the always amazing Mary Thengvall! Links for This Episode: * Mary Thengvall dot com * Mary Thengvall on Twitter * Mary's Medical Service Dog Ember on Twitter * Erin Condren LifePlanner(tm) * Forrest * Asana * Timeboost
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This week, the Wombat Test Subject is away so the Kevin will...well, work. We'll talk about one of the challenges of not having someone around to remind you to do the simple things like eat and sleep. And then we'll have a fantastic talk with Sarah Wendell of "Smart Bitches, Trashy Books." Apologies for the audio problems in the interview - but at least Sarah came out sounding amazing. Links for this Episode : * Smart Bitches, Trashy Books * Smart Podcast, Trashy Books * The MomAgenda * Sarah's Series on Organizing with Google Calendar (Part 1) * Organization Academy * The Four Tendencies * Better than Before * Off Balance * Straw Bale Gardens * Stardew Valley * Kingdoms and Castles * Hurry Slowly * Zapier * IFTTT * Habitica-todo + My Patched Version * Scriptabit for Habitica
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This episode we'll talk about actually using of the TUL Home planner pages. There is also a discussion of keeping organized when you move, and the impact of anxiety on productivity. Finally, we have some of your letters! Links for this Episode: * Todoist * David Allen's Getting Things Done * TickTick * Remember The Milk * Habitica * Emergent Task Planner * OneNote
This week we'll talk about doing some cleaning and letting go. And not just of stuff. We'll also consult with the Wombat Test Subject about some of the finer points of self-publishing, and then we have a chance to find out how Chuck Wendig stays organized. Links for this Episode: * 'Getting to Done' on the Command Line * Chuck Wendig on Twitter * TerribleMinds * Blackbirds (Miriam Black Book 1) * The Raptor and the Wren (Miriam Black Book 5) * The Bonebox (Not a paid endorsement)
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Hi everyone! This week we have an interview with the amazing Cassandra Khaw! Most of the interview, really, as for whatever reason the recording had issues after she answered the Six Questions, and I'm REALLY sad you don't get to hear that part. We also check in with our Wombat Test Subject, and talk about Sysadmin Archaeology - that is, the practice of uncovering what all the Sysadmins did before you got there. Links for this Episode: * Cassandra Khaw on Amazon * Cassandra Khaw on Twitter * Cassandra Khaw's Ko-Fi * Cassandra Khaw's Patreon * Failbetter Games * Rhodia Homepage (International) * Rhodia Homepage (US)
This week we'll talk about cleaning up after someone else, that is the situation where you have taken over for someone else and for every thing you get done, you uncover two things that need to be fixed. We'll also check in with our Wombat Test Subject (author Ursula Vernon), and see if she is back on track. And then we talk with author Kevin Hearne, and find out how he keeps himself organized. Links for this Episode: * Kevin Hearne's Official Website * Hounded (Iron Druid Book One) on Amazon * Kill the Farm Boy (w/Delilah Dawson) pre-order on Amazon * Scale the Summit * Polyphia * Kavalan Whisky
Kevin was in an office supply store alone and without a minder, and that means new things to review! In particular, the new line of TUL refills from Office Depot, and so we'll take a look at all four packs, as well as the stickers that go with them. And then we talk about the recent events in and around the Wombat Test Subject's "On Hold" status, meeting deadlines, and end-of-life care for relatives. Finally, we read some of your letters, and have the contest results! Links for this episode: * TUL Refills at OfficeDepot * Decent Exposures * Come as you Are by Emily Nagoski Ph.D. * NHPCO End of Life Care Resources * American Hospice Foundation * Hospice Foundation of America
With our Wombat Test Subject on book tour, we're going to jump straight into the interview with Lilith St. Crow. Please excuse the bit where I get a call early on in the interview, and we might wonder around a bit, but this is a great discussion, and I hope you like it. Links for this Episode: * Lilith Saintcrow Homepage * Lilith Staintcrow on Amazon * Beast of Wonder on Amazon * Afterwar Pre-Order on Amazon * The Daily Grind Blog * Levenger Circa * Palomino Blackwing Pencils * The Artist's Way
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Hi everyone! The Wombat Test Subject (Ursula Vernon) is on book tour this week, and so we are going to jump straight into the interview with Theresa Colon of Wounded Birds Ministry, and the very long conversation we had about how she keeps herself organized, coping mechanisms, and the role of spirituality in her own productivity. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Links for this episode: * Don't Should On Me * I Didn't Want to be a Christian * Uncondemned * Wounded Birds Ministry * Wounded Birds Facebook * House for All Sinners and Saints * Pr. Nadia Bolz-Weber * Spoon Theory
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This episode we have some big news, which we will talk about first thing. Then we follow up with a discussion of how our Wombat Test Subject (aka Ursula Vernon) did with re-integrating to-do lists into her life. As a part of that, we'll talk about the value of task grooming and pruning, which is something we should all do every so often. Finally, we have an interview with Lydean Kenzall, who also has a giveaway for us this week! Links for this Episode: * Lydean on Twitter * A Heroic Moment podcast * Lydean's Creatives Low-Energy Planner * LydeanWorks on Etsy * Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation * A Soft Murmur App * Cooking is Terrible by Mischa Fletcher * Sleep as Android * TiddlyWiki
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This week we talk about how Kevin stayed productive this past weekend at MAGFest, where he was part of the event Security crew. We will also talk to our Wombat Test Subject about where she is at in her productivity journey, and then we'll read some of your letters, with color commentary from special guest LizardBeth! Links for this Episode: * Levenger Circa Steno Ruled Notepad * MAGFest * LizardBeth * Timeboxing
I am packing up to go to MAGFest, and so we talk a little about prep for the trip. We also touch on mind-maps, editing books. Then we launch into an interview with one of my favorite authors and a really cool person, K. C. Alexander. We had a lot of fun talking, and I hope you enjoy hearing it as much as we enjoyed recording it. Links for this Episode: * K. C. Alexander Homepage * K. C. Alexander Patron * K. C. Alexander Mastodon * K. C. Alexander on Amazon * K. C. Alexander's YouTube Video on her Planner * Passion Planner * Ink+Volt 2018 Volt Planner
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It is that time of year again - all the blog posts, radio stories, and articles about "Meeting your Goals in 2018!" and "Be Your Best You in 2018!" - and we have opinions. Many, many opinions. We also talk about strategies for doing a yearly review, celebrating your successes as they happen, and not feeling like a failure in February. After all that, we interview friend of the show Bertha Tang, and talk about how she stays organized. Links for this Episode: * Bertha Tang on Twitter * Scribble and Scratch * I’m Not Setting Any Goals This Year (Maybe you shouldn't either) * Start, Stop, Continue * S.M.A.R.T. Goals * 7 Days to Die
This week, we will start by talking about having a "miss" day: a day when something interferes with your planned activities and throws you off. After that, we'll talk about doing big things a little bit at a time (a.k.a. "eating the whale/elephant"). After that, we have a chance to talk to author, podcaster, and vlogger Matt Wallace. Links for this episode: * Matt Wallace on Twitter * Matt Wallace on Amazon (Sin du Jour) * Matt Wallace's Website * Angry Writer Vlog * MattFnWallace Vlog * Ditch Diggers (with Mur Lafferty) * Lions vs. Elephant (From BBC's Planet Earth)
Once more into the mailbox! This week we will announce the winner of the planner giveaway from Episode 23! After that, we discuss the next app for our Wombat Test Subject to try, followed by your questions and comments! Links for this Episode : * TickTick * HollyApp * OurGroceries * Lydean's Planner
Hey! I'm just back from Scrum Manager class, and we'll talk about that a little this week. We also check in with our Wombat Test Subject and how she is doing with Remember the Milk, and her rant on certain other software tools. Finally, we get a chance to talk to our friend Jacob Dawson about how he stays productive. Links for this show: * Charlie Stross's "Why Microsoft Word must Die" * Jacob Dawson on Twitter * Myke Cole on PTSD * Midwest FurFest * The Art of Continuous Improvement
This week we tackle planning for the holidays, and then we review a pile of planners we've picked up as we look towards the new year. We will even give one away, and you can find out how you can be entered into a drawing for a Simple Elephant Planner! We also talk to Terri Ash, who we met at Arisia earlier this year, and find out how she keeps herself organized. Photos of the planners are linked below. Links for this Episode: * Photos of Planners we Reviewed * Terri Ash on Twitter * Artist Wrangler for Hire * Nomatic Planner * The Simple Elephant Planner * Minimalist Planner * Panda Planner * The Perfect Notebook * Ignited Life Planner
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This week we discuss being able to focus on one thing, and one thing only, start to finish. Our Wombat Test Subject finally tries out Remember The Milk, and we get to hear what she thinks. Our interview this week is with one of our favorite people, Deb Kosiba from Seward Street Studios. Links for this Episode: * A PSA from Mugin the Pit Bull's Mom * Seward Street Studios * Google Keep * Oberon Design * Naomi Dunford
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Slightly shorter show this week, since I am fighting off a mild case of "Con Crud." That's OK, since we talk to Jeff Eddy from SofaWolf Press this week! We also find out why our Wombat Test Subject still hasn't tried Remember the Milk, and discuss her win when scheduling her next book tour. Links for this episode: * SofaWolf Press * Selligent * Remember the Milk * Trello * Todoist
Hi folks! We're gonna start off this week with an apology, and then get to a quick review of TaskWarrior. And then our Wombat Test Subject and I will answer your letters! (Also, I really need to get a mouse that doesn't make such a loud click) Links for this episode: * TaskWarrior * InThe.AM TaskWarrior Sync * Remember the Milk * Manifesto for Agile Software Development
November is upon us, and it is time to start the discussion around 2018 planners (if you are a paper planning person). It is also time for NaNoWriMo, and our Wombat Test Subject (Ursula Vernon) has some advice and thoughts on the process. Finally, we have an interview with our friend Tarus Balog, who talks about his experience in Open Source and how he and his team stays productive. Links for this Episode: * Tarus Balog * Tarus Balog on Twitter * OpenNMS.org (Open Source Project) * OpenNMS Group * NaNoWriMo
The last week has been absolutely fantastic, and this week's interview is just the icing on the cake! Guest (and Habitica co-founder) Vicky Hsu and I were at All Things Open talking about being productive with Habitica. And that is what we are going to talk about on the show this week : why we like Habitica, some of the features we use, and why it works so well for us. Links for this episode: * Habitica * Vicky Hsu on Twitter * Vicky Hsu profile * All Things Open
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This week, we discuss the value of knowing yourself and having multiple projects running at once. At the same time, we will talk about how that's not for everyone. We also have an interview with Award-winning Author and Podcaster Mur Lafferty, who discusses her workflow and how she keeps on track. Links for this Episode: * The Murverse * Six Wakes * I Should Be Writing (Book) * I Should Be Writing (Podcast) * Ditch Diggers * Mur's Patreon
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This week, our Wombat Test Subject (author and illustrator Ursula Vernon) and I will talk about being ovecommitted, and some of the challenges that come with it. We will also read and answer your letters! Enjoy! Links for this Episode: * Unfuck Your Habitat * My New Me (aka Productivity Lady) Notebook Video * Levenger Circa Daily Agenda Pages
This week we will recap the reasons to do an off-site and why it is a good idea to disconnect sometimes. Our Wombat Test Subject speaks to when she is most productive, how Bullet Journals are just not for her, and why almost everyone we know who is in a creative field is running behind right now. Finally, we have a really good (but noisy) interview with freelance UX designer Dylan Wilbanks. And for the record, I wimped out on harassing the anti-abortion protesters. They just weren't all that confrontational.
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- The End-of-Interview Handshake
- Dylan Wilbanks's Twitter
- Hetre.design
- Lauren Hall-Stigerts
- Trello
- The Pomodoro Technique (Lifehacker)
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This week is a very short episode since I am on the road and my Wombat Test Subject is on the other side of the continent. But we do have a nice chat with my manager, Eugene Yaacobi, about how he keeps himself organized, and some of his thoughts on Productivity as a manager. No Links this week. Download this Episode
This week we continue our exploration of Bullet Journals. Our Wombat Test Subject has a shocking confession, and we talk about not "breaking the chain" and how it can be done with bullet journals. We also have an interview with Systems Engineer Bill Mohler, and how he stays productive. Links for this episode: * Don't Break the Chain * Bullet Journal Running Log * Emacs Org-Mode * Getting Started with Org Mode * FontBook
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This week, we take the plunge: the Wombat Test Subject (AKA Ursula Vernon) will try using a Bullet Journal. And as a lead up to this, we talk a little more in depth about how a Bullet Journal is structured, and what the appeal is for so many people. And then before we go, we'll read and answer some listener letters. I hope you enjoy it! Links for this episode: * LastPass * 1Password * KeePass * OneTastic
We are back from our most recent travels, and have an amazing interview with guest Raygan Earl on her use of a Bullet Journal. Our Wombat Test Subject discusses her experiences with some mobile apps, we discuss what it means to feel like you have accomplished something, and finally we take the first steps into Bullet Journals. Links for this episode: * Bullet Journal Main Site * Carrot * Wunderlist * iPenStore Boxes * Page Flutter * Ink+Volt
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My Wombat Test Subject and I are on our way to BuboniCon, but took the time out to talk about WorldCon, our lack of planning while on vacation, and her experiences with OneNote. Our WTS assigns herself homework this week, and we cap it all off by chatting with our friend C.E. Murphy. Links : * The Essential Kit * C.E. Murphy's Patreon * FantastiCal for iPad * CARROT To-Do
This week we will review our experiences with writing a Mission Statement. The Wombat Test Subject will get introduced to OneNote, and the possibilities there. Our Interview this week is with Margaret Trauth, comic artist and creator. Links for this week: * OneNote * Margaret Trauth * Decrypting Rita * Margaret Trauth on Pateron * We're Still Here: An All-Trans Comic Anthology
This week we will review our experiences with the Emergent Task Planner, and move on to the fine art (or confusion) of writing a Mission Statement. The Wombat Test Subject has a lot of questions, and I do my best to answer them. We will also read some of your letters and comments, and try to answer your questions. Links for this Episode: * Guide to Creating Mission & Vision Statements * Trello * Kanban (The Agile Coach) * Managing Humans
This week we start off with a discussion of Coaching and Training, in particular something Kevin did called WoodBadge for the 21st Century from the BSA. Our Wombat Test Subject gets her new assignment, the Emergent Task Planner (ETP) from David Seah. Our interview this week is with Libby Christensen, who uses the ETP and several other techniques to keep herself on track. Links for this week : * David Seah's Emergent Task Planner * BSA's Wood Badge for the 21st Century * David Szesztay's "Coffee Shop"
This week, we're going to talk to our Wombat Test Subject about the goals she put together over the last week, and discuss creating good goals. She also has a rant, unrelated to her goals! Our interview this week is with our friend Carlota, who organizes several teams inside her organization, and we end with a letter from a listener asking about handling "list anxiety." (If the audio on this one is a bit soft, it is due to our new recording equipment, which I am still getting the hang of.) Show Notes: * Our New Mic : The Blue Spark SL * The adapter to record digitally : The Blue Icicle * S.M.A.R.T. Goals explained
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This week we discuss our annual trip to Anthrocon, and what I did to help both of us keep organized, even if we didn't use our planners that much. We'll also read some listener comments that have come in in the past week. Links for this Episode * Ink+Volt * Bullet Journal * Time Management for System Administrators
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This week, Kevin and his Wombat Test Subject (AKA Ursula Vernon) discuss the pitfalls of customizing your own planner, as well as the differences between Goals and Deadlines. Our interview this week is with the artist Lis "Lizardbeth" Boriss. Links for this Episode: * LizardBethArt on Twitter * LizardBeth on Instagram * Lis 'LizardBeth' Boriss Patreon
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This week, our Wombat Test Subject and I went in search of the perfect planner. Not that I don't have a pile of planners, but we needed one to suit her. In addition to that, I interview PhD Student Natalie Rachel about how she keeps organized. Links for this Episode: * The Happy Planner * The Volt Planner * ARC Customizable Notebooks * TUL Customizable Notebooks * Levenger Circa Notebooks
This week on Productivity Alchemy, we will check in with our Wombat Test Subject, and discuss how a simple to-do list works for her. We will also look at using a calendar as part of her organization. Our interview this week is with Author, Illustrator, and Test Subject Ursula Vernon, and after that we'll talk about how you - yes YOU - can earn badges for listening! Links for this episode: * OpenBadges.org * Backpack * Depression-Busting Exercise Tips For People Too Depressed To Exercise * Productivity Alchemy Badge How-To
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Welcome to Productivity Alchemy, a new podcast on personal productivity for normal people. We'll start off this week with an introduction of our host Kevin Sonney and his Wombat Test Subject, Author and Illustrator Ursula Vernon. Ursula will also interview Kevin this week, in an attempt to find out what this is all about. Enjoy, and next week we'll have real show notes! Addendum: The Badge code for this show is "PAE1BDG" Download this Episode