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 T...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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)...
Mar 30, 2023•56 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 23, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Bu...
Mar 16, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Pla...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast 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!...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 SteamDe...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Gryp...
Jan 26, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Journ...
Jan 19, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 12, 2023•3 hr 6 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Ch...
Dec 29, 2022•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Back...
Dec 22, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast UPDATED : Fixed the audio edit that had the outro in the middle of the interview. 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 Hopk...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 08, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Va...
Dec 01, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 24, 2022•3 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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)...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 10, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 03, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 13, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Bravestorm...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Wellbutr...
Sep 29, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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) Sh...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Pomm...
Sep 08, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: A...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 A...
Aug 25, 2022•6 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
