Productivity Alchemy

After catching up on how we've been productive this week, we have a discussion about how changing the terms used has an impact on how people perceive things. After that, we have a chance to talk to Andrea Phillips about how she stays productive! Andrea Phillips on Twitter America, Inc Pre-order Andrea Phillip's website Terminology, Power, and Oppressive Language Draft RFC Bookburners Zombies, Run Dragon's Egg Cucumber Pentel EnerGel 0.7mm Black Ink Tombow TwinTone Markers Clever Fox Planner Archer and Olive journals

This week we start by talking about how both Ursula (Wombat Co-Host Extraordinaire) and I were productive this week, followed by discussion of things we were not taught in History Class and some of the failings of US Education when it comes to US History. After that, we have a chat with Amy Tobey about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: Miss Amy Tobey on Twitter The Future of DevOps is Resilience Engineering • Amy Tobey • Failover Conf 2020 Adaptive Capacity Cognitive Capacity (AKA "Thinky Juice") Zapier Lies My Teacher Told Me 1491

This week we kick off year four! We'll discuss how we're doing, what we've been up to, and a quick update on how Kevin has ALREADY changed a tool he uses. After that, we read and answer your letters and comments. Links for this Episode Gowns4Good Bob's Burger's "Topsy" Pandemic! Productivity! Life! Hacks! (from a deeply unproductive & freaked out person) Native Seeds/SEARCH We Could All Use a Little Change

So here we are, three years later. This week we'll discuss how our week has gone productivity-wise, and then dive in to the yearly interview of Kevin conducted by Ursula Vernon (the Wombat Co-Host). Thank you all for listening for the past three years, for the letters, the interviews, and the support. Links for this Episode: Kevin Sonney on Twitter Chicken-Cam Twitch Kevin Sonney on OpenSource.Com OmniFocus Apple Watch iPhoneSE 2020 Habitica

This week we present the penultimate episode of year 3! That sounds WAY more exciting than it is, but there you go. We talk about raising Shepherds yurt, why Ursula (the Wombat CO-Host) was unable to attend, and what we got done this past week. We'll follow that with an amazing conversation with Rick Heinz, author, game master, and project manager. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Kevin's Chicken-Cam on Twitch The Red Opera Rick Heinz on Twitter Rick Heinz on Geek and Sundry The Seventh Age : Dawn 10 Candles Dread Bluebeard's Bride IronClaw Roll20 Vurt the RPG Elven Tower on Patreon Paranoia The Warren Powered By Apocalypse/Apocalypse Engine DM's Guild Dia Morte Writers' Tears HDC Fabrication The Last Emperox Castlevania TV Series Eat The Rich Volume 1 (DM's Guild)

This week we discuss the virtual event Kevin has been attending the last week, what has changed for Ursula's productivity, and the "5 Why" method. After that, we'll catch up with former guest Emily Lange. Finally, at the very end, we'll discuss the new baby chickens, and the side-effects of a broody hen. Links for This Episode: Emily Lange on Instagram Cats (2019) Knives Out (2019) Logan Lucky (2017) Google Classroom Jibun Techo at JetPens Traveller's Notebooks at JetPens Lechturm1917 Notebooks The 5 Whys Kevin's Chicken Cam

This week we talk about changing how we communicate when it is more typing and less talking face to face, as well as the realization that there is nothing stopping the Wombat co-Host (Ursula Vernon) from taking a stay-cation. We'll follow that with letters from you, and discuss staying organized after getting organized, dealing with people in the current environment, and more. Links for this Episode Thunderclappers CloudHQ Native Seed Search Sorry, that's about all we have this week

Warning: This week's topics include the sad fate of Topsy the Elephant, ADHD, Anxiety, and a whole lot of talk about chickens. Hi folks! This week we talk about the things we are doing in our "not work" times to keep ourselves from losing it while Social Distancing/Quarantining here at home. We talk about the people who are discovering new hobbies, like ours, and the ones who are finding out that gardening or keeping chickens is not for them. We wrap up this week by talking to Brooke "Bo" Bolander, about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Brooke Bolander on Twitter Brook Bolander's Website The Only Harmless Great Thing The Tale of the Three Beautiful Raptor Sisters, and the Prince Who Was Made of Meat No Flight Without the Shatter Midnight at Chernobyl The Perfect Storm The Great Influenza The Doomsday Book Buffer App Soay Sheep St. Kilda, Scotland Idiot Chickens on Twitter

Content Warning: This week we will be discussing some end-of-life issues. Hi folks! This week we will be talking about spreading the load around. In one case, this is quite literally what Ursula did by spreading about 120 pounds of seeds on Dogskull Patch. The other case involves managing a household, and making sure one or two people aren't doing significantly more than anyone else. After that, we catch up with Raygan Earl, who we haven't spoken to since the very first year. Hope you like it! Links for this Episode: Raygan Earl on Twitter Raygan Earl on Instagram Episode 11 with Raygan Earl Episode 38 with Sarah Wendell automate.io Zapier IFTTT Trello Hootsuite Clue App Daylio Field Notes D&D 5e Character Journal Kevin's Inventory Spreadsheet by Popular Demand

This week we discuss how we are dealing with some rough spots and the impact on our productivity. After all that, we sit down to find out how Artist, Educator, and Grad Student Razz stays productive! Links for this Episode Razz on DeviantArt Razz on FurAffinity Habitica Braille Note-taker Slate & Stylus Memory Palace Building a Second Brain Mind Mapping The Magnus Archives Voice Dream Reader

Hi folks! This week we both had good and not-as-good days, and that's OK. We'll talk about how we're keeping up with things, how we're coping under the circumstances, and have some news on Ursula's next self-published book. After all that, we'll be talking to Librarian Sarah Loch about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Sarah Loch on Twitter Ariel Bishop Author Twitter Ariel Bishop Website Sierra Lane Website Sarah's Book Cover and Design Services Sarah's Tracking Spreadsheet Template Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes Save the Cat Writes A Novel by Jessica Brody stay afraid but do it anyway comic by http://goddammitstacey.com/ The QuitBooks for Writers by Becca Syme The Quiverfull Movement The Fly Lady "Rubber Ducking" Pre-Order The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher Growth Mindset Imposter Syndrome Ditch Diggers MUD/MUCK/MOO Nameless Sheep by UrsulaV Cryptic Stitching by UrsulaV

CW: Suicide, death, and pandemic. Hi folks! This week we will be tackling some hard subjects, in particular dealing with losing someone during the pandemic. It's not an easy discussion. We follow that by reading your letters. Links for this Episode: Michelle Wexelblat's Psychology Today Page Michelle Wexelblat's email Ologies Podcast Jibun Techo at JetPens Kevin's Keyboard - Logitech ERGO K860 Kevin's Trackball - Logitech MX ERGO Book Covers by Augusta Scarlett

This week, Kevin is flying solo as Ursula has no spoons at the moment. We talk about the current situation and the need to do less, not more. after that, we catch up with Doctor Megan Kenway (ne Taylor-Rodriguez) about how she stays productive now that she's no longer a med student, but is now a resident in a hospital. Productivity Alchemy Live with Megan and D. Taylor-Rodreguez Trello Moleskine Notebooks Pilot Birdy Metal Pen Filofax Clipbook Pilot FriXion 3-color Multi-pen Obsidian Portal Roll20 Cricut Explore Tricks of the Podcasting Masters by Mur Lafferty and Rob Walch

This week, we will discuss some of the challenges we are having as our enforced work-from-home continues. We also discuss an amazing article on Creativity from The Oatmeal, then finish by catching up with Anna James, who we first talked to in Episode 94. Note : My USB connection to the sound board was failing and so the quality of the first part of the interview is not great. Links for this episode: Eight marvelous and melancholy things I've learned about Creativity Anna James XtraLife Anna James Twitter Episode 94 with Anna James Pittsburgh Potty Minecraft Stardew Valley Animal Crossing: New Horizons Habitica-todo Org-Mode RSS2Email USPS Informed Delivery

This week we are going to focus on the most relevant topic for a lot of people right now: working from home/remote for the first time, and dealing with it. We'll talk about setup, some tips and tricks we've learned over the last few years, and also staying sane when the news isn't. Links for this Episode: Logitech Ergo K860 Logitech MX Ergo REMOTE: Office Not Required The Essential Ergonomic Gear (Wirecutter) 7 Rules for Remote Work Sanity (Opensource.com) Mitchell & Webb - Working from Home (NSFW)

This week we will start to talk about the impact Ursula's new medicine for ADHD is having on her, how it feels in her head and the initial impact on her work and productivity. We will then follow up with letters sent in by listeners! Links for this Episode: Vyvance Steam Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee ADHD MRI Scans Writing Excuses Writer Beware Ditch Diggers Cat Rambo Captain Awkward The Absolute Write I Should Be Writing Algernon Blackwood

We're taking a departure this week and will talk to Ursula about her writing process. This is enhanced by her joy with having a diagnosis for ADHD, and we'll spend the first half this week talking about how that came about. We hope you enjoy it! Links for this Episode : Ursula Vernon's Ko-Fi Jackalope Wives The Tomato Thief Digger Comic Page 1 Summer in Orcus Minor Mage Swordheart Paladin's Grace

Content Warning: End of Live Care, Aging, Medical Issues, Mortality, and Trauma This week, we will talk about Ursula's pending appointment, our own productivity challenges, and some of our own concerns about care for our parents. We follow that by talking to Heather Lowe, and find out how she stays productive in the face of these challenges. Links for this Episode: Heather Lowe Art Google Sheets Google Keep Mutual of Omaha Plan F Post-It Notes Diverticulosis Food Scanner App Safewander Imperfect Produce Respite Care

CW: Pet Death, Female Issues We've had a rough week, and so this week we will talk about dealing with the loss of one of our long-time pets, and it's impact on our productivity. We will also discuss some of the more difficult aspects of Ursula's monthly visitor, before we go to a really good interview with friend of the show John "Gene" Anderson. Links for this Episode : Gene on Twitter Genehack.blog GitGot Omnifocus Pinboard.in Moleskine Houston Perl Conference All Things Open 2020

This week, we will discuss our weekly productivity, good and bad. After that, we will read your letters and answer your questions! Links for this Episode: Chiggers Ditch I Diane Duane's Organization Tools Post Brain Chiggers Thread The Serpent and The Rainbow Nasal Pillows The Pen Addict Episode  91 with Laura Rivella Episode 104 with Dana Fraedrich Episode 68 with Damian Ryan Episode 43 with Alan Wexelblat Episode 46 Letters Org Journal