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 Gro...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Buil...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Twitte...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Si...
Dec 16, 2021•2 hr•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Dec 09, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 202...
Dec 02, 2021•2 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Y...
Nov 18, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi folks! Dino and I sat down to talk about cooking a large meal (particularly around the American Thanksgiving Holiday) for friends, family (by birth or by choice), and others. From planning to shopping to cooking, we'll talk about it all. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Large Meal Planning Notes Potato & Cauliflower Soup The Post-Punk Kitchen - Isa Chandra Moscowitz The Barefoot Contessa Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Alton Brown's Roast Turkey...
Nov 11, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we will talk about how Kevin got completely derailed, Ursula's current projects, including some new things she's playing around with. After that, we have a fantastic conversation with Mysterious Witt, and how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Downtown Women's Center for Los Angeles Mysterious Witt Mysterious Witt on Twitter Mysterious Witt on Instagram Clubhouse Passion Planner Bullet Journal Opus One Cafe Diem (Ursula's Favorite Coffee Shop)...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast We recorded early this week, so there isn't much to catch up on, but that's OK! We have an amazing talk with the author, blogger, and man-about-the-internet John Scalzi to make up for it! Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Charity Spotlight: Book Riot List of Literary Charities John Scalzi's Blog John Scalzi's Twitter The Kaiju Preservation Society Pre-Order ReMarkable 2...
Oct 28, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 New...
Oct 21, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 perfor...
Oct 15, 2021•42 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we start with a discussion of Ursula's most current editing cycle. We follow that with how it feels when you know you are making a visible impact with a project. And then we have an amazing talk with Richard Schnitzel about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: American Lung Association Richard Schnitzel Richard on LinkedIn Zapier ClickUp Paladin's Hope Amazon (Pre-Order)...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Twi...
Sep 30, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Schedul...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 J...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 09, 2021•33 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Habitic...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 S...
Aug 26, 2021•3 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi folks! First up this week, we'll discuss how 2021 seems to be moving faster than 2020. After that we check in on our progress for the week, how Ursula's vision is changing, and how close she is to finishing her next book. After that, we have a talk with Althea Walters and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Girl Guides of Jamaica Althea Walters on LInkedin Focused and Fulfilled My Goal Tracker Planner...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi Folks! This week we check in with our hosts Kevin and Ursula, and find out how they are being productive. We also discuss Ursula's feelings about having to replace her laptop - before it is an emergency. After that, we'll read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Coalition for Rainforest Nations Alastair's Method Cori Large's Blog Tin Soldier Origaudio The Penryn Pack...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi folks! I'm back from vacation, and so my productivity is pretty easy to report on this week (AKA none, and that's OK!). Meanwhile Ursula (the Wombat Co-host) has had the never-ending Monday. After that, we'll chat with Don Khouri about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: IOCC Don Khouri's web site When To Say Yes pre-order David Allen's Getting Things Done Trello Time Blocking Kaizen The Self Employed Life by Jeffery Shaw WKRP In Cincinatti Ravenwood Castle...
Aug 05, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Rubbermai...
Jul 29, 2021•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.Ni...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we will check in about our productivity, talk about Project vs. Product Management, give an update on Lucky the Bantam Rooster, and talk about the Writer's Lament. After that we will talk with the most amazing Dr. Katherine Firth about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Koorie Heritage Trust Research Insiders Blog Research Insider Twitter Pomodoro Technique Workflowy Markdown Cornell Notes Moleskine Notebooks Thomas Edison 10000 quote...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we'll talk about how we were and were not productive this week, as applicable. We also talk about the value (or lack of) feedback, gifts that are actually shackles, and what kind of horror Ursula does not like. And then we'll read your letters, which is always fun! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Ditch Diggers with Mur Lafferty Hades Game Junji Ito Guillermo Del Toro's Mama Principia Prepostera...
Jul 08, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Ursula isn't feeling well, so we'll do a quick check-in with Kevin before having an amazing conversation with musician, author, and productivity consultant Gerold Leonard. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Kiva Micro-Loans Gerald Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute Culture is the Bass Workplace Jazz Qigong Peloton Brain Gym Gerald's TedX Talk The Brain That Changes Itself Thelonious Monk...
Jul 01, 2021•59 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Boa...
Jun 24, 2021•3 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 L...
Jun 17, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
