Productivity Alchemy

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 Bravestorming Mover Erase Tales of Weird Florida Freewrite Wes Craven's Swamp Thing The Artist's Way Border (film)

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 Wellbutrin SPAM gmailctl Skratch Labs Kobo John G. Hartness Falstaff Books Obsidian.md MusiKozy LibertyCon SF/F Convention DC United Pittsburgh Riverhounds LEGO Optimus Prime Castaway (Movie) Tarter Raised Bed Planters Cherokee Sedge ElectroCookie Raspberry Pi4 Light up Case

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) Shaquille O'Neal

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 available) How To ADHD YouTube Kevin's Label Maker The HU Obsidian.md ADAPT 660 EPOS Hearphones Apple AirPods Max

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 Pommery Royal Mustard with Cognac (Amazon) Flo App Otters in a Jungle City

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: Abortion Funds Cindy on Twitter Cindy on LinkedIn Cindy's First Interview Dino's Job Seeker Advice Episode Apple AirTags Official Productivity Alchemy Planner Pages by Reagan Earl P.A.R.A. Method Storage Company that sold Service Member's Belongings News Story

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 Avery Moving Labels The Mustard Museum Poorcraft at Iron Circus Comics

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 Mur Lafferty

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 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck Water Protector Legal Collective Kevin and Ursula on Dragon Talk

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 Asana Inside Out (Wikipedia) What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

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 Writing Excuses Cat Buttons (Amazon) Pilot Namiki Falcon Pen (Goulet Pens) Paper Republic Leuchtturm1917 Habitica Duke Learning Innovation

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 Why You Mad The Srsly Wrong Getting Things Done Building a Second Brain The P.A.R.A. Method Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Bento Method The Agile Manifesto Matrix Model Emacs ORG-Mode Noteplan Joplin Obsidian Evernote Trello Notion Todoist The Four Notetaking Styles LogSeq Doom Emacs SpaceMacs IWW Songbook Microsoft Teams Billie Eilish You Should See Me in a Crown Orville Peck Nick Cave Warren Ellis (the musician) Rufus Wainwright Horror Vanguard Call Me A Hole I was a Stripper Librarian Party Girl Desk

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 Mind Maps Field Notes Ramp Risotto Canva Gravity Falls Cactus Jungle Mad God Film

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 Journals Chemex Coffee Makers Napalm Death V Rising

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 Abrahamic Religions LIFX Switches

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 Academic Writing Amplified Habitica Remember the Milk Unicycle App Clutterbug Podcast Toggl Mighty Mur Lafferty Digger Unearthed - The Complete Tenth Anniversary Edition Kickstarter The Common Loon Loon Rescue Twitter Thread

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