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...
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 ...
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 Cent...
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. Kingfishe...
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 Su...
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...
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. C orrection : 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 2...
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 Rhohypno...
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 F...
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 Baumga...
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 ...
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 Apocaly...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 Flo...
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 SuperBett...
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 (referr...
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 ...
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 Of...
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 iO...
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 Thr...
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 Unf*ck Your Habitat Pomodoro method The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*** ...
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 Hillb...
