Fundamentally Broken

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A monthly-ish discussion where Seth and Tim use evolving methodologies — often with the Apple ecosystem — to balance the ever-changing demands of work and family life. A potentially futile effort. It's a sickness. Or a cure. Or something…

Seth Clifford/Tim Nahumck


    • Nov 20, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES
    • 3 SEASONS


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    Can't Wait, but I'll Wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 43:10


    Seth and Tim discuss the beta & upgrade seasons, the new workflows they've desired & developed over their time away, and check-in on their yearly themes. Links Drafts 15 Review - MacStories Yearly Themes Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    No Input

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 40:04


    Seth and Tim talk about taking time off. Links Sam and Ross Like Things: Yoga and Going to the Pool Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    When in Doubt, Machete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 28:42


    Seth and Tim talk about their struggles with feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Links Machetes on Amazon Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Good Enough for Most Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 40:07


    Seth and Tim talk about why they got some new things and how it's making their lives better. Links iPad Mini (5th generation) w/ Apple Pencil in a folio-style case The iOS-Only Podcasting Kit (this has all the links to Tim's setup) Automators #23: Diving into Drafts Automation with Tim "The Drafts Man" Nahumck - Relay FM Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    This Phone Feels Heavy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 44:22


    Seth and Tim talk about minimizing apps and services, along with what they want to see at WWDC. Links Say it, I'm right! GIF Seth • Bravely Default Tim • Loss of Function Rethinking Reminders Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    I Don't Know Even What to Do Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 42:35


    Seth and Tim talk about a life reset. (Note: Sorry for the audio. My Mac mini screwed up a bit, and my local audio was usable in parts. Overall, it made more sense to just use the recording of the FaceTime call. Hopefully I've resolved it for future episodes. ~Tim) Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Yearly Themes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 54:04


    Links Apple Leather Case Cortex: 2018 Yearly Themes Cortex: 2019 Yearly Themes Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Great Little Multitool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 66:10


    Seth and Tim cover a smörgåsbord of topics in this special holiday episode! Here's to a great start to your 2019! And don't forget to let us know what you would like to hear from us in Season 3 – links to contact us below (email preferred, because Twitter sucks). Links Portlandia – Cacao Logitech Keys-to-Go MoKo Smart Folio Case Hands on with the Brydge 12.9 Pro keyboard REI Coop Member Pacsafe Vibe 325 Crossbody Bag Travelon Anti-Theft Urban Sling Bag AR72014 on Twitter Seth's iPhone home screen Tim's iPhone home screen Pragmatic Episode 89 - The Problem Is Us Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Pickles and Dark Modes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 52:11


    Seth and Tim talk about their new phones, pickles, dark modes, and how they keep things managed when something goes catastrophically wrong. Links Sam and Ross Like Things Lavender Grey Silicone Case Sport Loop Bands Todoist Things GoodTask Rethinking Reminders - nahumck.me Drafts 5 Tim's Drafts 5.4 Review - MacStories EKG or ECG Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    I'm Terrified That I Don't Have My Life Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 57:25


    Seth and Tim talk about the stress of backing up data. Links Halo Top Ice Cream Dropbox Synology DEVONthink Arq Backup Carbon Copy Cloner Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Garbage Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 49:53


    Seth and Tim discuss some new stuff at home, and revisit being social online. Links NETGEAR Orbi Home Mesh WiFi System (RBK23) Ferrite Recording Studio Sam & Ross Like Things Seth's final post Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Ride Your Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 31:05


    Seth and Tim wrap up their discussion about task management and talk about their places of productivity. Links Getting Things Done Meeting Notes Action Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Rectal Trajectory Efficiency Quotient

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 52:39


    Seth and Tim gush about their favorite app: Drafts. Links Drafts 5: The MacStories Review Tim Nahumck Teaches Max How to Use Drafts | Do By Friday on Patreon (free episode) Do By Friday #79: The Doodler Seth's Writing on Drafts Tim's Writing on Drafts Iterate podcast - Interview w/ Greg Pierce Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Things Happened

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 32:55


    Seth and Tim discuss the importance of capture, and briefly about the amazing new Drafts release. Links Things on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Drafts 5: The MacStories Review Drafts 5: Capture ‣‣ Act Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    An Entire Baguette By Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 28:19


    Seth and Tim talk a little GTD®. Links Getting Things Done OmniFocus 2 Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Robot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 10:54


    Seth and Tim have… well, this mess. Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    The One Where We Both Almost Died

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 23:36


    Seth and Tim end up sharing personal stories of the times they literally almost died. Links Out of the Fog Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Control Is An Illusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 31:43


    Seth & Tim discuss the unintended hiatus, and getting back on track. Links Drafts Seth's Pick for Disposable Germ Killing Tim's Pick for Disposable Germ Killing Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    A List Is Not Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 27:40


    Seth and Tim talk about how the major changes led to more complexity in how they handle their lives. Links The Stranger Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Someday You’ll Need Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2018 37:23


    Seth and Tim start Series 2 of the show, discussing the how and why of starting their journey of task management. Links Important Research Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Put a Towel Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 42:06


    Seth and Tim discuss travel stress and tips. Links Brookstone Dash Pro Brookstone Dash Things 2Do Eagle Creek packing cubes Fitness Bands Seconds Interval Timer Intervals Timer Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Love Me, Love My Apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 21:24


    Seth and Tim talk about the struggles and triumphs of getting their friends and loved ones to listen to their suggestions. Links AnyList Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Didn't We Have Fun Together?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 31:48


    Seth and Tim talk about their emotional attachments to the apps and tech they love. Links Things 3 / Things 3 for iPad 2Do OmniFocus Workflow Drafts Posts on Drafts by Seth & Tim Posts on Workflow by Seth & Tim Using Drafts as a Main Text Editor Tim's Post on Journaling with Drafts Getting Things Done by David Allen

    I Don't Want to Do This Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 43:26


    Seth and Tim talk about the emotional resonance and debilitating disappointment of social networks. Links Tweetbot Twitterrific Seth's post on leaving Twitter I can't find the post I mentioned in the episode. If I do, I'll post it on the show's Twitter account. ~Tim Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    I Eat My Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 44:51


    Tim opens up about a personal struggle, and Seth gives his tips for when he went through the same thing. Links Seth's Health Post Waterminder Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Ensuring A Balanced Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 30:41


    Seth and Tim talk about raising their kids around technology. Links Cranbrook Institute of Science Apps Our Kids Use Read4Kids Toca Kitchen 2 MarcoPolo Ocean Explore Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Toca Nature Toca Mini Toca Hair Salon Me Toca Robot Lab Toca Band Toca House by Toca Boca AB Toca Hair Salon 2 by Toca Boca AB The Monster at the End of This Book...starring Grover! ABCMouse.com Play PBS KIDS Games PBS KIDS Video Minecraft: Pocket Edition Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Personal Archeology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 37:24


    Seth and Tim talk about the importance of journaling and building the habit that helps them so much. Links Seth's Masterpiece Rolling Your Own Drafts Day One Journal Seth's Solitary Post on Journaling (from 2012) Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    The Stuff of Nightmares

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 31:58


    Seth and Tim talk about clutter. Links The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things - Also available on Netflix Synology Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    A Place to Sit and Stare in Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 33:44


    Seth and Tim talk about personal space, time, and the child-like activities they’d like to have back again. Links Sleep Cycle power nap Crazy Nightmare Fish warning: not responsible for the nightmares you have Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Inventing A Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 31:56


    Seth and Tim return to talk a bit more about scheming and devices. But it all works out for the better. Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    Quandary of Upgrades

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 30:54


    Seth and Tim talk about the planning, scheming, and mental cost of upgrades, and a bit about the multi-screen lifestyle. Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

    A Wink… and a Head Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2017 27:42


    Seth and Tim talk about how they "met", and what this thing is all about. Contact Us Email: podcast@fundamentallybroken.men Seth Clifford: Twitter | Website Tim Nahumck: Twitter | Website

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