Productivity Alchemy

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)