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 M...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 W...
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 M...
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 Jo...
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 Abrah...
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 Academ...
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 ...
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 Gr...
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 &...
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 Spot...
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 ...
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: Tran...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 M...
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 ...
