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Join Kevin Sonney and his Wombat Test Subject Ursula Vernon for discussions of personal productivity, systems for getting stuff done, and ways to keep yourself on track to meeting your goals.

Kevin Sonney


    • Aug 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 353 EPISODES


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    Episode 353 - Back from WorldCon, Brent McCullough

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 114:10


    Update: Now with the actual EPISODE! Hi folks! We are back from WorldCon 2024 with a brief update before we head off to Bubonicon! After that, we have an amazing conversation with Brent McCullough, creator of ADHDAlly! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: CHADD ADHDAlly ADHDAlly on Mastodon ADHDAlly on Threads Moka Pot Ember Mugs Mover Erase Notion Asana Scrum Thomas the Tank Engine MtG: Arena 2024 Hugo Awards Bubonicon 55

    Episode 352 - Pushing the stone, Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 36:24


    Hi folks! Due to travel and all that sort of thing, we don't have an interview, but we DO have your letters! Before we get to those, though, we talk about news and productivity impact, Ursula's new manuscript, and where we'll be in August! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bat Conservation International WorldCon 2024 Bubonicon Kevin's New Rock Boots LEUCHTTURM1917 Obsidian Hobonichi Techo IFTTT

    Episode 351 - We're back, Steve Scanlon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 67:27


    We're back from Finland, and are here to welcome you to year 8 of Productivity Alchemy! We will talk about what we've been up to for the past two weeks, where you can see us in August, and then talk to Steve Scanlon about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Charity Spotlight: Pancreatic Cancer Society Steve Scanlon on LinkedIn Rewire Inc Neuroplasticity The Far Side Falling Upwards by Richard Rohr

    Episode 350 - Not packing, Kevin Sonney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 50:37


    Hi folks! Here it is, Episode 350, and the yearly interview with Kevin! But before that, we talk about how our past week has gone, how Ursula is NOT packing for FinnCon (yet), and what Kevin has been up to on his day-to-day. Thank you so much for seven wonderful years! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: CORA Food Pantry Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Kevin Sonney on LinkedIn Kevin Sonney on BlueSky Hobonichi Techo Anderillium Green Kingfisher Green Ink BUNGUBOX x SAILOR Wajima Maki-e "Cloud Dragon" Gmailctl Mimestream FinnCon 2024

    Episode 349 - Normality, Andrew Hartman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 66:23


    Hi folks! We are blessed by a week of "normality" (even if Kevin was on call for it), and so we talk a little bit about that, give an update on where we'll be in the next few weeks/months, and remind everyone about the change in releases for the show. After that, we have an incredible talk with Andrew Hartman, CEO of Time Boss! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Olive Crest Time Boss Andrew Hartman on LinkedIn The Agile Manifesto Pomodoro Technique Stephen Covey: Big Rocks First Catan Monopoly Deal Exploding Kittens Magic the Gathering Woop Band

    Episode 348 - Tango Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 90:40


    Hi folks! No Ursula this week, so a rather sort, distraction-free update on how Kevin is keeping up. After that, we catch up with Jesse "Tango" Stringer about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's ExtraLife Charity Spotlight: Alpine Rescue Team Tango's LinkSpace US Bureau of Reclamation Dimension 20 Youtube Channel Dimension 20 Podcast (audio only) Mt. Bluesky

    Episode 347 - Transforming Rocks, Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 33:12


    Hi Folks! This week, we dive down the rabbit hole that is the GoBots Wiki, as Ursula discovers the Rock Lord GoBots, and admires the writing style of the person who maintains it. We'll also catch up on our productivity and then we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Haw River Assembly Rock Lord GoBots Visconti Homo Sapians Lava Dark Age Collection Optimus Prime Transforming Pen Field Notes notebooks Night of the Comet Kelli Maroney The GoBots Wiki The Transformers: The Movie GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords MtG Arena The Hidden Almanac for 2017-04-12

    Episode 346 - Scattered Smothered Covered, Nelson Paredez Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 62:23


    Hi folks! This week Kevin is having a day where focus is for other people. We'll talk about that, how it's normal, and maybe what to do about it. After that, we talk to Nelson Paredez Parks about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bel Air Church Charity Spotlight: UNICEF Nelson Paredez Parks Help&Answers The ESI Network Filemaker Conflicting Loyalties by Aiden Gabor Tony Robbins

    Episode 345 - Giving, Alden Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 83:35


    Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's most recent coding for work and how it isn't a failure, but learning. We'll also catch up with Ursula and how she's been doing, before we talk to Alden Mills about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Navy Seal Foundation Alden Mills Unstoppable Mindset by Alden Mills Negativity Bias Perfect Fitness (makers of the Perfect Pushup)

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    Episode 344 - Travel Anxiety, Chris Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 66:41


    Hi folks! This week we'll talk about having anxiety about travel when there is no immediate travel, as well as catch up on where we are with our productivity. After that, we talk to Chris Hunter about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen Chris Hunter on LinkedIn Blackout Punch: An Entrepreneur's Journey from Chaos to Clarity Koia Protein Drinks Four Loco

    Episode 343 - Travel Update, Retirement Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 24:24


    Hi Folks! This week we have updates about our recent trip, and then a review of what was discussed at the MiniCon Productivity Alchemy Panel. The discussion was mostly around the question "What do I do when I retire and don't have a fixed schedule anymore?" So we'll share what we think! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bail Funds for Palestine Protesters Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders

    Episode 342 - Home and tired, Rick Heinz Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 80:21


    UPDATE : Now with fixed audio! CW: Cancer Hi folks! We have returned from Australia but are still somewhat jet lagged, so there are very little updates. Fortunately there is a great conversation with Rick Heinz to make up for it! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Ukraine Red Cross Society Charity Spotlight: The American Cancer Society Rick Heinz Storyteller's Forge The Black Ballad The Red Opera The Crow RPG Universal Soldier RPG

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    Episode 341 - Even More Travel, Raya Fratkina

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 74:32


    CW: Cancer Hi Folks! As we ready ourselves for the next set of trips, we catch you up on our productivity! Hear how Ursula is returning to "normal," how Kevin's Talk at SRECon24 went, and where they will be for the next little bit. After that we talk with Raya Fratkina about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project About Raya Fratkina Reflect Notes Zojirushi Electric Kettle

    Episode 340 - Next Trip, Vera Alcorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 63:03


    CW: ADHD, Cancer, Death Hi folks! This week, we will be talking about Ursula's vacation, our upcoming trips and appearances, and a minor update on the rest. After that, we catch up with Vera Alcorn, and how she has changed how she stays productive after the sudden loss of her husband. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation Charity Spotlight: People's Health Clinic of Portland Vera Alcorn's First Appearance Tody App Lotsa Helping Hands Bearable App Agendio Notion Filofax JustWatch StoryGraph Garmin Pedometer

    Episode 339 - Back from Prague, Patricia Herterich

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 52:13


    Hi folks! Kevin is back from Prague, and Ursula is getting ready for a well deserved vacation. So not much of an update from us, but we have a great discussion with Patricia Herterich about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Choose Love Charity Spotlight: Doctors without Borders Patricia Herterich on Mastodon Patricia Herterich on GitHub Open Life Science OLS+NASA Project Asoki Planners Lumos Pens Taskmaster on IMDB Joplin Readwise Toggl Rocketbook Staedtler Pens

    Episode 338 - Getting Crispy, Erin Stafford

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 65:13


    CW: Cancer, ADHD Hi folks! This week Kevin is getting ready to go to Prague for work, Ursula is wrapping up her treatments, and our internet is cranky. After a brief update, we talk to Erin Stafford about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Girls, Inc Erin Stafford The Type A Trap: Five Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout and Transform Your Life Erin on LinkedIn Erin on Instagram Trello Whoop Band Oura Ring ImpactEleven The American University of Paris

    Episode 337 - Weird Schedule, Jennifer Brozek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 84:10


    This week, while Ursula rests, we'll have a quick update, and hear Kevin's update and minor rant about concert scheduling in 2024. After that, we'll talk to author and editor Jennifer Brozek! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: British Wildlife Aid Foundation Charity Spotlight: Jeff Sturgeon GoFundMe Charity Spotlight: Lezli Robyn GoFundMe Jennifer Brozek Shadowrun: Auditions by Jennifer Brozek Dear Penpal - Coming March 2024 Baumgartner Restoration on YouTube Tasting History on YouTube Flame Tree Publishing Catalyst Game Labs Ravensburger Puzzles Flo Masks MiniCon 2024 SupaNovaCon RavenCon

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    Episode 336 - Progress, Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 37:38


    CW: Cancer, Chronic Pain Hi folks! This week we catch up with Ursula on her productivity and recent post-chemo progress and concerns. We also find out how Kevin is doing before we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Logophage's Planner Pages Better Living Through Algorithms by Naomi Kritzer Embedded Podcast Ep. 460: "I Don't Care What Your Math Says" Transcript

    Episode 335 - Overwhelmed, Jadzia Axelrod

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 81:07


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week we'll catch up on Kevin's feelings of being overwhelmed, Ursula's recovery and new treatment, as well as some live-in-general updates. After that we get to talk to one of our favorite people, Jadzia Axelrod! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Okra Project Jadzia Axelrod Galaxy: The Prettiest Star DC Pride 2022 Hawkgirl Mini-series Bestpresso Apocalyptica Jagged Little Pill Rockstar Dropout Channel The Muppets Mayhem Spy X Family Bluey

    Episode 334 - MAG Recovery, Ryan Renteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 63:26


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! I'm back from MAGFest, and am tired. But it was fun, and I'll get you all caught up on our productivity or lack thereof, how I spent MAGFest, and Ursula's recovery. After that, we talk to Ryan Renteria about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Mind Share Partners Ryan Renteria Stretch Five Lead Without Burnout Bloomberg Terminals Eisenhower Matrix The Pareto Principle AKA The 80/20 Rule Our Flag Means Death Ted Lasso Succession

    Episode 333 - Another year older, John Diggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 74:42


    CW: Cancer Happy Birthday to Kevin! To celebrate, we're doing....nothing much really. We'll talk about His productivity, Ursula's productivity, and some other odds and ends before an exceptional talk with John Diggs about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation John Diggs Website Mapppineerville John Diggs's Books (Amazon) Mind Mapping John's Ted-X Talk MindMeister MeisterTask Jerome, AZ

    Episode 332 - Amazing News, Joel Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 56:44


    CW: Cancer, Surgery Hi folks! WE HAVE AMAZING NEWS and if you didn't already see it on social media, here is is now: Ursula is CANCER FREE as of Dec 29, 2023. We talk about that, how we are starting out the new year, and how hard it is for Ursula to take it easy and recover. After that, we have a fantastic talk with Joel Stevenson about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Greater Boston Food Bank Joel Stevenson on LinkedIn The Hard Sell Podcast YesWare Blog YesWare Wayfair Zettelkasten Roam Research Eudora Mail Hipster PDA Baldur's Gate 3

    Episode 331 - Surgery Day, Jill Duffy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 77:39


    CW: Cancer, Surgery, Pet Death Well here we are folks, at the end of 2023, and the day of Ursula's surgery. We'll give a brief update about that, about the week in between the holidays that Kevin is taking off, and not much else. After that, we wrap up the year with a fantastic conversation with Jill Duffy about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen The Everything Guide to Remote Work Jill E Duffy Jill E Duffy on Mastodon Jill on PC Magazine Dr. Grips Pilot Ball Point pens (jetpens.com) Asana Todoist ProtonMail Notification/Alert Fatigue

    Episode 330 - Pending time off, Michelle Bassett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 71:43


    CW: Cancer It is the week before Ursula's lumpectomy, and we're having as close to a normal week as possible! Kevin has been writing code before taking the week off to end out the year. After the updates around that, we talk with the amazing and entertaining Michelle Bassett! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Foster Love (formerly Together we Rise) Charity Spotlight: Children's Restoration Network Michelle Bassett on LinkedIn Rug Tufting Squishable TickTime Timer Cube/D6 Pixel Dice Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal v2 RocketBook Hobonichi Techo Pilot FriXion Otterbox Spider Man Case The Atari ET Game Landfill Minecraft Coding School Chicken Journey Disney Illusion Island

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    Episode 329 - The Wombat Returns, Liz Shayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 106:14


    CW: Cancer Ursula is back - at least as long as she has the energy. We will get updates on how she's been doing, how her productivity has changed, and just some general updates. We'll also check in with Kevin before talking to the amazing Liz Shayne about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network Liz Shayne on BlueSky Liz Shayne on Mastodon The Bronx Zoo Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Zotero Storygraph Balder's Gate Series Chicken Journey Goodnotes ReMarkable2 Cougar Gold Alexithymia Neurodivergent Torah on Jewish Autism Network

    Episode 328 - Mouth Woes, Nancy Lyons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 62:39


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week we have a brief update on Ursula's recovery from chemo, then an update on Kevin's productivity and some upcoming work he is having done on his mouth. After that, we speak with Clockwork CEO Nancy Lyons! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Family Equality Nancy Lyons Clockwork Nancy on LinkedIn Made by Tempo Momentum Todoist Reclaim AI Remarkable2 Traction by Gino Wickman Paladin's Faith (Saint of Steel Book 4)

    Episode 327 - End of chemo, Emily Koehler-Platten Redux

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 111:34


    CW: Cancer, Death Hi folks! It is the week of Ursula's FINAL Chemo treatment. We are thankful for all the support and well wishes as we have worked through this part of the process. And after a little talk about that, we catch up with Emily Koehler-Platten about hos she stays productive now! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tundra Women's Coalition Emily Koeler-Platten's original interview Emily on Twitter The University of Alaska Museum of the North The Murdock Mysteries Modern Campus CMS Franklin Covey Pens Sharpie Rollerball Pens Leopold Mozart Ringo Starr Dungeon Crawl Classics Dice

    Episode 326 - Paladin Pre-Order, Larissa Lichty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 104:30


    CW: Cancer, Livestock Culling Hi folks! This week we're PROUD to announce the pre-order availability of the next Saint of Steel book in the World of the White Rat, as well as the news that Ursula has only ONE Chemo treatment left! We'll also give an overview of Kevin's current status (sore, very sore) and then we catch up with prior guest Larissa Lichty, and see how they stay productive now! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bedford County Humane Society Larissa Lichty on Bluesky Larissa's first appearance Larissa's second appearance Habitica HabitNow App (Android) ImaGame Whiteboard Magnets TRAVELLER'S Notebooks Pomorodo Technique Hobonichi Techo 2024 Five Star Notebooks Primanti Bros Iron City Lite Pilot Varsity Platinum Preppy/Prefontaine Pens Goulet Pen Wash Pilot Precises V7 BiC Crystal Pen Pilot FriXion Montblanc Jimi Hendrix Great Characters Ink Kevin's Ink (Makeup) Case Lyme Disease Vaccine Trial Paladin's Faith pre-order on Amazon! Sam the Hippie Chicken Larry Smith Books Poultrygeist Dabble the Duck Old Gods of Appalachia Arcane Carolinas

    Episode 325 - New Pen (of course), Mallory Kassoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 86:51


    CW: Cancer After a nice, trip to Chicago for WindyCon, Kevin is back with a new pen and new inks. He'll tell you all about that, as well as a quick update on two prior guests, Ursula's current status, and a few other things. After that we talk to the amazing Mallory Kassoy about how she stays productive! Note: We are on a new host! Please report any issues if you see them! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Transgender Center of the Rockies Mallory Kassoy on LinkedIn Mallory on Instagram #MalCrushMonday Kitcaster Muji Moleskine Airtable Hubspot ChatGPT If Books Could Kill Atomic Habits Episode Maintenance Phase The Agile Manifesto Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Dark Age Atlas Stationers

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    Episode 324 - Nothing new, Projjal Ghatak

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 50:59


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! A very short update, and then after the interview we announce the results of the 24/7 Demon Mart Giveaway! But you'll want to listen to everything, since this week we talk to Projjal Ghatak, founder of OnLoop, about how he stays productive! Links For this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Elizabeth's Smile Projjal Ghatak on LinkedIn OnLoop The Agile Manifesto D. M. Guey on Productivity Alchemy

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    Episode 323 - Update from the Source, Jacob Sewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 137:25


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week we have an update from Ursula herself! After that we have an update on Kevin's productivity and doubts and concerns. Finally, we talk to Jacob Sewell about how he stays productive! Charity Spotlight: Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ Charity Spotlight: 988 Lifeline Jacob Sewell Jacob Sewell on Twitter (NEVER X) Jacob Sewell on Mastodon Rhodia Notebooks Kaweco Pens Pilot Vanishing Point Batman Beyond Pocket Casts Yakov's Theater Inflow App Focusmate 1Password Everyhelper Eversync Sonicare for Kids Schlock Mercenary Coins Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Inside Out

    Episode 322 - The Big Win, Tim Tutt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 65:48


    CW: Cancer This week we are low-key celebrating Ursula's Best Novel Hugo Award! We also catch up on how we are (or aren't) being productive given all the things going on. After that, we talk to Special Guest Tim Tutt about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Willing Warriors Charity Spotlight: Code2040 Tim Tutt on LinkedIn Tim Tutt on Twitter ClearQuery Ursula's Hugo Acceptance Speech

    Episode 321 - Post-ATO, Dr. Raven the Science Maven

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 107:21


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week we get a quick recap of Kevin's visit to All Things Open 2023, an update on Ursula's chemo, and word on the next Paladin novel in the World of the White Rat. After that, we have a lovely talk with Dr. Raven the Science Maven! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Stellar Dreams Charity Spotlight: The Science Haven Dr. Raven the Science Maven Notion Reclaim.AI Union of Concerned Scientists Opera Phoenix Funranium Ozempic Episode on Maintenance Phase The Y2K Problem The Year 2038 Problem, AKA the Unix Time Problem Grounded Game Celestron Curiosity Stream

    Episode 320 - Rest week, Sam DeMase

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 45:53


    Hi folks! Ursula is resting this week, but somehow she still managed to make word count AND finish the edits for a book that y'all are eagerly awaiting. On my side, we have updates on my side project, my other productivity, and some odds and ends. After all that, we talk to Sam DeMase about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charty Spotlight: Ali Forney Center A Power Mood About Sam DeMase Power Mood Book on Amazon Maintenance Phase If Books Could Kill Jury Duty She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Nurk, by Ursula Vernon

    Episode 319 - 12 Down 8 to go, Cat's Candles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 96:10


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! It is now week 12 of 20 for Ursula's Chemo, and she's resting this week. But we will have an update on how she's doing, Kevin's latest side project, and a word or two about lost software. We also announce a giveaway of the just released 24/7 Demon Mart Digital Box Set, and then we talk to Gabrielle, owner of Cat's Candles about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Lil Roar Cat Rescue Cat's Candles Website Cat's Candles Instagram Cat's Candles Facebook Rocky Horror Picture Show Stage Cast Flare Pen Markers Monster High Dolls Permission to Make Bad Art Certificate D.M. Guey Interview

    Episode 318 - Ursula Update, Dez Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 74:22


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week, we have an update from Ursula herself on her treatment, how it is impacting her productivity, and more. We also check in with Kevin, and then we have an absolutely fantastic talk with Dez Rock! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Kiva.org Dez Rock on Twitter SIEMonster reMarkable 2 Notion

    Episode 317 - Week 10 of 20, Shauna Forrister

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 119:03


    CW: Cancer HI folks! We are on week 10 of 20 for Ursula's Chemo, which is the halfway point in this part of her treatment! After a brief update on that, Kevin's productivity challenges, followed by an update from returning guest Shauna Forrister! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: OUTSaskatoon Charity Spotlight: Canada Helps Shauna on Tumblr Shauna on Mastodon Shauna's Blog Shark Clean Vacuum Roomba 3 Bag Laundry Cart (Amazon Basics) Decision Fatigue Canadian Diabetes Association KC Davis Struggle Care Podcast ADD Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life All Might (Weakened) Funco Pop! Kalax Inserts Kevin Uses (Etsy) Scrivener WonderPens Ginger Chicken Ink MailMyInk Service TWSBI ECO Pens TWISBI Refill Bottles

    Episode 316 - New Chemo, Frank Gosar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 63:28


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! Ursula has started the next round of chemo so she's out this week, and Kevin has been on-call, so that pretty much summarizes our productivity for the week. HOWEVER! We have a catch-up interview with returning guest Frank Gosar! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: SquareOne Villages Charity Spotlight: Food For Lane County Off Center Ceramics Frank Gosar on Instagram Frank's Blog Great Harvest Bakery FiestaWare LEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal V2 Jinhao Shark Pens Diamine Writer's Blood Ink Uni-ball Vision Pen FloMask

    Episode 315 - Oh hound, Kyle Decker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 140:52


    CW: Cancer This week, we talk about how Lacey the Hound managed to lock Kevin out of the house, and Ursula's response to a late-night summons. We also catch up with how Ursula's Chemo is going, Kevin's productivity, and the talk to the host of the Quest Friends Podcast Kyle Decker! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Walter Hive Quest Friends Main Site Quest Friends Twitter Quest Friends TikTok Kyle's Twitter Adobe Audition Pro Under the Neighborhood Pomodoro Emergent Task Planner Pokemon Go-tcha DuoMon for Pokemon Go Persona 5 Striker 7 Days to Die Grounded Tali Sherot Ted Talk Influence by Robert Cialdini Episode 191 with Gary Tyrell Permission to Make Bad Art Gravity Falls Amphibia Owl House

    Episode 314 - No More Red Devil, April Jenn Choi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 68:28


    CW: Cancer, ADHD His folks! This week Ursula is recovering from her most recent chemo treatment - the last of the "Red Devil" series - so it's just Kevin, who is tired. So tired he bought a sticker and pin that says "Hi! My Name is Tired" (link in the show notes). After that we have an amazing discussion with Certified Bad Ass April Jenn Choi! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: ACLU Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project April Jenn Choi Todoist S-Gel Sharpie Pen Pilot Precise V5 Pilot Marker Pens Engineering Paper (amazon) Matrix Keyboard Logi MX ERGO Logi ERGO K860 3D Mouse Reddragon Gaming Mouse Genshin Impact Cult of the Lamb Kerbal Space Program Indistractable Amazon Chime (app) Ecclesiastes 9:10 Moonwalking with Einstein October Sky Chicken Journey Strike Gently Co. (Hello I'm Tired Sticker/Pin)

    Episode 313 - Something something, Sandra Tayler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 121:28


    Put something here Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Teen Author Bootcamp Sandra Tayler Sandra's Patreon ActiveInbox Bullet Journal Version 2 (Official) Amazon Basics Dot Grid Notebook (US) Jinhao 992 Shark 12-pack (Amazon US) Leuchtturm1917 Maintenance Phase All Stirred Up A Square Meal Ken Burns "Prohibition" Brene Brown Grounded 7 Days to Die

    Episode 312 - Quick Update, Howard Tayler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 95:46


    CW: Cancer Hi folks! It is a chemo week, so Ursula is resting, which is a productive thing (don't let anyone else tell you different). So we're going to have a short update before we catch up with friend oft he show Howard Tayler on how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Feeding America - Find your local food bank Charity Spotlight: Give.org Charity Spotlight: Meals on Wheels Schlock Mercenary Howard And Sandra Tayler Patreon Howard on Twitter Howard Tayler Website Feral Nerds Film Festival Writing Excuses Airplane! (1980) Humantouch Gravas ZG Chair C-Stand Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair (Amazon) Peopleware Mary Robinette Kowal "Grabby Sticks" FloMask DeadLock Brokenwood Mysteries Speed Racer (2008)

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    Episode 311 - No Hair, Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 30:12


    CW: Cancer Note: Yes, there are some Mic problems. We did our best to compensate, but you know how it goes :( This week, we get an update on Ursula's treatments, Kevin's productivity, and some odds and ends. After that, we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Adopt-A-Native-Elder Fever Tree Ginger Beer Luke Cage on Disney+ (formerly on Netflix) Tin Soldier comic

    Episode 310 - Second Chemo, Raygan Earl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 88:18


    CW: Cancer This week Ursula is recovering from her second Chemo treatment, so she's resting. After a brief update from Kevin, we catch up with friend of the show Raygan Earl! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Humane Society of the Pikes Peaks Region Charity Spotlight: American Cancer Society Raygan Earl on Ko-Fi Raygan Earl on Twitter Raygan Earl on Mastodon Bullet Journalling Notion Building a Second Brain PARA System Dungeons&Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Stalogy Notebooks Hobonichi Techo Undated Daily Planner Dominant Industry Ginger Chicken Ink Pilot-Namiki Pens Personal Information Manager (PIM) Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) Tucker and Dale vs. Evil ADHD Money Talk Podcast

    Episode 309 - Stressed, Heidi Butters-Stabb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 116:59


    CW: CancerHo boy! This week we talk about how stress is impacting our productivity, get the latest updates from Ursula, and see how Kevin is doing. After that, we have an amazing talk with Heidi Butters-Stabb about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Black Rainbow Charity Spotlight: UnRestrict Minnesota Heidi on Instagram Nirvana App KiKi.K Planner Peace OneNote Lotus Notes VSCode Vim Voyager Traveler's Notes Cover Digital Passion Planner HomeRoutines App Notion Lifetick App 1Password Pilot FriXion Pens Diamine Writer's Blood Zoterro App Zettelkasten Ted Lasso Adventure Time Bluey Talia Hibbert Farrah Rochon Sydney Swans Chalet School Series

    Episode 308 - First Chemo, Jon Spriggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 138:16


    CW: Cancer Here we are, the week of Ursula's first Chemo treatment. We'll talk about how that went, the new treatments and tech they are using, and how it is impacting our productivity and mental health. After that, we have a long chat with Jon Spriggs about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: UK Cancer Research Charity Spotlight: US Cancer Research Charity Spotlight: Hospice Foundation of America Jon's Website Jon's Twitter Jon's GitHub Magnetic Pen Cups OggCamp MonicaHQ Personal CRM Huginn Node-RED HomeAssistant Grocy Obsidian.md Teleport EFF Password Dice Reacher on Amazon Books by Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Books by K. B. Spangler Books by Charlie Stross Wingspan War for Chicken Island Severance on AppleTV

    Episode 307 - Port install, Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 46:06


    CW: Cancer A big week! Ursula has had her Chemo Port installed, and we will talk about the technology involved, the formal start date for treatment, as well as the impact on both Kevin and Ursula's productivity and mental health. Then we take the time to read your letters. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Native Seeds Search Chemo Ports Hyperbole and a Half Pain Scale Swoosh Cam Giant Gippsland Earthworm Timbuk2 Clark Commuter Backpack (Dana's Bag) Equilibrium USG Bags (Kevin's Bags)

    Episode 306 - The waiting is the hardest part, Riya Sokol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 49:00


    Hi folks! We find ourselves in a continual weird state once again this week, with Ursula in a holding pattern while she waits for her treatments to begin. Meanwhile, with the holiday and all the time off in fits and starts, Kevin has been trying to keep up and focused. After we talk about that, we have a fantastic talk with Riya Sokol and find out how she stays creative and productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Chose Your Own Charity Riya Sokol Homepage Riya Sokol Instagram Riya Sokol TikTok Riya Sokol YouTube Riya Sokol Spotify Building a Second Brain

    Episode 305 - Schrodinger's Schedule, Whitney Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 63:50


    Hi folks! This week we talk about having "Schrodinger's Schedule" - having to plan for two possible futures, and how it is impacting our productivity. We'll also catch up on the latest on Ursula's medical status, her productivity, and mine. After that, we have an AMAZING talk with Whitney Lee about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Austin Justice Coalition Whitney Lee on Twitter Whitney Lee on LinkedIn Whitney Lee on Youtube Enlightning Show Atomic Habits Deep Work Notion Anki Apple Vision Pro Ted Lasso

    Episode 304 - Not Minor After All, Eliza Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 72:35


    Content Warning: Cancer OK, so we're back this week with the results from Ursula's biopsy last week, and yeah, it's not a minor thing after all. We'll talk about the diagnosis, the treatment plan, and the impact it has had on our productivity. Yeah, it impacts our productivity - just not in the ways we expected. And after that we talk to CEO and co-founder Eliza Arnold about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Louisiana Abortion Fund Arnie Notion MUJI USA Glass Dip Pens (JetPens) Timeblocking Sons of Champlin Dolly Parton's Rockstar UrsulaV on Patreon

    Episode 303 - A quick update, Dave Pygon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 81:52


    Hi folks! This week we will give a brief update of what's going on with our own productivity, as well as an update on why Ursula isn't on the show this week. After that, we talk to Dave Pygon about his new book and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Do it Stevie's Way Charity Spotlight: Weish4Ever Charity Spotlight: The Care Kit Foundation Charity Spotlight: Make-a-Wish Foundation Dave Pygon on LinkedIn PygonOne Win the 16 Montblanc Pens Pilot-Namiki Pens ReMarkable2 Noris Staedtler Jumbo EMR Severance Ted Lasso 30 Coins Inside Job Succession M*A*S*H

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