feed02.fireside.fm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:50:00 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Back to Work https://www.backtowork.limo Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:33:31 -0500 Back to Work is an award winning talk show with Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discussing productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more. en-us © 2026 Dan Benjamin and Merlin Mann episodic It's your show. 5by5 Back to Work is an award winning talk show with Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discussing productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more. false productivity,communication,work,barriers,constraints,creativity,Dan Benjamin,Merlin Mann 5by5 backtowork@5by5.tv yes Episode 644: A Tony Bennett Hair Hat https://www.backtowork.limo/644 8bb62e3b-0a23-4282-be92-ed5feb9cdf6e Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 It hurts every time. 1:00:52 false An important discussion about aging as examined and explained through the lens of James Howlett.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FpAY-Mhj ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 643: The Price of Lies https://www.backtowork.limo/643 1e879856-0c3d-46c3-b66c-084dec7ed9ab Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin thinks LLMs have raised the bar for voice assistants in general and Siri in particular. Dan and his kid watch the excellent HBO series, "Chernobyl." 1:29:06 false Merlin thinks LLMs have raised the bar for voice assistants in general and Siri in particular. Dan and his kid watch the excellent HBO series, Chernobyl.

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Merlin’s weird, truncated contexts in Things.
]]> Merlin thinks LLMs have raised the bar for voice assistants in general and Siri in particular. Dan and his kid watch the excellent HBO series, Chernobyl.

Merlins weird, truncated contexts in Things.
Merlin’s weird, truncated contexts in Things.

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]]> Merlin thinks LLMs have raised the bar for voice assistants in general and Siri in particular. Dan and his kid watch the excellent HBO series, Chernobyl.

Merlins weird, truncated contexts in Things.
Merlin’s weird, truncated contexts in Things.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lkDqU8ug ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 642: A Better Roll of Toilet Paper https://www.backtowork.limo/642 5afc2f81-7861-46bd-8df9-9ec50e84f988 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts discuss facial hair, notebooks, the metric system, flexing about local weather, and becoming the bathroom supplies you want to see in the world. 1:42:36 false Your hosts discuss facial hair, notebooks, the metric system, flexing about local weather, and becoming the bathroom supplies you want to see in the world.

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]]> Your hosts discuss facial hair, notebooks, the metric system, flexing about local weather, and becoming the bathroom supplies you want to see in the world.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GKY_jKkO ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 641: Germans in the Wild https://www.backtowork.limo/641 9c8f94d6-6e50-473c-b762-9296a8d59e31 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Travel is not always about traveling, but it is definitely always about your life. 1:17:12 false Travel is not always about traveling, but it is definitely always about your life.

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]]> Travel is not always about traveling, but it is definitely always about your life.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+JWgkFsu9 ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 640: Bob's Big Mess https://www.backtowork.limo/640 43fa3558-9a2c-40c0-9f54-a5767de8631e Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A classic odds n' sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse. 1:19:42 false A classic odds n' sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse.

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]]> A classic odds n' sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse.

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]]> A classic odds n' sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+z5RuGspJ ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 639: The Commodore's Club https://www.backtowork.limo/639 6e2efdb2-25ef-4963-b495-174921f88339 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan talks about what he's learned from traveling a bunch, and Merlin thinks a lot of weirdness comes from our twin fears of boredom and inconvenience. 1:15:53 false Dan talks about what he's learned from traveling a bunch, and Merlin thinks a lot of weirdness comes from our twin fears of boredom and inconvenience.

]]> Dan talks about what he's learned from traveling a bunch, and Merlin thinks a lot of weirdness comes from our twin fears of boredom and inconvenience.

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]]> Dan talks about what he's learned from traveling a bunch, and Merlin thinks a lot of weirdness comes from our twin fears of boredom and inconvenience.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uFYqWP7Z ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 638: A New Kind of Bullet https://www.backtowork.limo/638 05357b50-f832-4e5d-ae54-0807fcb48d00 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A classic odds n' sods episode. 2:14:16 false A classic odds n' sods episode.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+WT8Q71tP ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 637: The Minimally Viable Log Cabin Channel https://www.backtowork.limo/637 44fb32ed-8ae9-4fcb-b05b-909cb86f38aa Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A deep dive on being busy versus being time-constrained. 1:35:06 false Merlin conducts a deep dive on being busy versus being time-constrained, and Dan has some updates on his task management odyssey.

]]> Merlin conducts a deep dive on being busy versus being time-constrained, and Dan has some updates on his task management odyssey.

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]]> Merlin conducts a deep dive on being busy versus being time-constrained, and Dan has some updates on his task management odyssey.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+AmXWBLNj ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 636: Honoring My Pivot Table https://www.backtowork.limo/636 eb41989b-157c-429a-8b60-30f4e4f1919e Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan is navigating the landscape of task management apps, and, shockingly, Merlin has some thoughts. 1:21:20 false Dan is navigating the landscape of task management apps, and, shockingly, Merlin has some thoughts.

]]> Dan is navigating the landscape of task management apps, and, shockingly, Merlin has some thoughts.

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]]> Dan is navigating the landscape of task management apps, and, shockingly, Merlin has some thoughts.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uVn8v9Om ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 635: Buffet de Canard https://www.backtowork.limo/635 4051e410-4117-417d-be5a-db0b35abf80e Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin kick off the new year with a wide-ranging look at how tools and motivations evolve with how we work. 1:20:19 false Dan and Merlin kick off the new year with a wide-ranging look at how tools and motivations evolve with how we work.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+L9WE7Ct6 ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 634: Nominally Future-Resistant https://www.backtowork.limo/634 768b92a0-b75e-45a4-beb7-edc3fe3c306d Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A fairly epic episode covering health tracking and self-quantization. Remember: data doesn't have to hurt. 1:20:36 false A fairly epic episode covering health tracking and self-quantization.

Remember: data doesn't have to hurt.

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Remember: data doesn't have to hurt.

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]]> A fairly epic episode covering health tracking and self-quantization.

Remember: data doesn't have to hurt.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+WCoNPaCl ]]> Episode 633: A Self-Aware Old Man https://www.backtowork.limo/633 d0ba83fc-8259-4189-981f-576ffb61921d Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts talk about how we perceive the world and the challenge of mindfully updating our perceptions. 57:49 false Your hosts talk about how we perceive the world and the challenge of mindfully updating our perceptions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Zgpx2AUj ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 632: Big Strong Beef Boy https://www.backtowork.limo/632 c4dd444a-5aa3-436a-9b19-ee21b4a6dd5c Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin are excited about technologies that have found a place in their lives. What a blessed season of thanks! 1:23:12 false Dan and Merlin are excited about technologies that have found a place in their lives. What a blessed season of thanks!

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  • The Smell of a 15-Year-Old
  • My Trans Daddy is a Fox
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  • A Lot of Their Unhappiness Came from Me
  • The Smell of a 15-Year-Old
  • My Trans Daddy is a Fox
  • Las Vegas Poops

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  • A Lot of Their Unhappiness Came from Me
  • The Smell of a 15-Year-Old
  • My Trans Daddy is a Fox
  • Las Vegas Poops

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+BP8VIez3 ]]> Episode 631: Little Bit of Dirty Grey https://www.backtowork.limo/631 a7b6d284-de46-45ca-98a6-97e36f509d0d Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin has more on generative AI, and Dan has a sweet new watch. 1:10:53 false Merlin has more on generative AI, and Dan has a sweet new watch.

]]> Merlin has more on generative AI, and Dan has a sweet new watch.

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]]> Merlin has more on generative AI, and Dan has a sweet new watch.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+X2gVD1YE ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 630: Monchichabowsky https://www.backtowork.limo/630 8b080200-19f5-46c7-9192-8879d5cba137 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 On AI and curiosity. 1:15:29 false On AI and curiosity.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nWPPZ8Wn ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 629: Benjamin Franklin's Disease https://www.backtowork.limo/629 3528726e-761c-4d83-83f3-e7e3756686c8 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 And and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion. 51:10 false And and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+LcYQNj_n ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 628: Beating Yourself Up at Scale https://www.backtowork.limo/628 243aaad3-1efb-43c8-9b07-68449ee65de8 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Talk of eyes, intentionalities, and HDMI. 58:29 false Talk of eyes, intentionalities, and HDMI.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+aMbYFxpM ]]> Episode 627: Unscheduled Dirt Event https://www.backtowork.limo/627 6ae6fa89-6376-456f-b8a2-45f3b8c61f1d Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin claims he's not going to do any work for this one, and Dan has some advice for travelers. 1:06:43 false Merlin claims he's not going to do any work for this one, and Dan has some advice for travelers.

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]]> Merlin claims he's not going to do any work for this one, and Dan has some advice for travelers.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9epjVlMF ]]> Episode 626: Chekhov's Lightsaber https://www.backtowork.limo/626 64147f03-4f1d-427b-af52-3115591d2c53 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts catch up on some great media, and Merlin expounds on the magic of Channels. Also, Merlin logrolls a recent podcast episode and re-extolls the power of dictation. 1:10:46 false Your hosts catch up on some great media, and Merlin expounds on the magic of Channels. Also, Merlin logrolls a recent podcast episode and re-extolls the power of dictation.

]]> Your hosts catch up on some great media, and Merlin expounds on the magic of Channels. Also, Merlin logrolls a recent podcast episode and re-extolls the power of dictation.

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]]> Your hosts catch up on some great media, and Merlin expounds on the magic of Channels. Also, Merlin logrolls a recent podcast episode and re-extolls the power of dictation.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ynSHoKzt ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 625: Chapters of Madness https://www.backtowork.limo/625 1434e11b-4ba8-44bd-9471-f1f6e126d50b Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion. 44:57 false Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OwgR45UG ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 624: Rectangle Time https://www.backtowork.limo/624 d41c7439-61e1-456d-a53d-9ccc40338252 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion about technology, and Merlin lays the groundwork for several spirited rants. 54:19 false Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion about technology, and Merlin lays the groundwork for several spirited rants.

]]> Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion about technology, and Merlin lays the groundwork for several spirited rants.

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]]> Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion about technology, and Merlin lays the groundwork for several spirited rants.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+CXK-9iJw ]]> Episode 623: My Terrible Adhesion https://www.backtowork.limo/623 0fa5536a-6b61-4646-b159-b858062824e9 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Over the course of this classic Odds n' Sods episode, it becomes clear that all Merlin cares about is babies and 3D printing. 1:00:30 false Over the course of this classic Odds n' Sods episode, it becomes clear that all Merlin cares about is babies and 3D printing.

]]> Over the course of this classic Odds n' Sods episode, it becomes clear that all Merlin cares about is babies and 3D printing.

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]]> Over the course of this classic Odds n' Sods episode, it becomes clear that all Merlin cares about is babies and 3D printing.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+hR_nWwiL ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 622: A Gentleman's Malt Liquor https://www.backtowork.limo/622 532da642-5856-463a-b80c-d06f224ece22 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan returns from a nice trip, and Merlin has been printing lizards. 1:14:28 false Dan returns from a nice trip, and Merlin has been printing lizards.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+DoA7uX-j ]]> Episode 621: Hairy Legs and the Whole Nine https://www.backtowork.limo/621 b563dc88-fe6f-452a-abef-06ad490368e0 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 You’re either early or you’re late; leave time for a flat tire; have you tried melatonin?; a new search engine and some enthusiasm for blogs. 1:09:43 false You’re either early or you’re late; leave time for a flat tire; have you tried melatonin?; a new search engine and some enthusiasm for blogs.

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]]> You’re either early or you’re late; leave time for a flat tire; have you tried melatonin?; a new search engine and some enthusiasm for blogs.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+H3CQwnM3 ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 620: Happy to be a Chair https://www.backtowork.limo/620 4e6c9dba-abbb-4fc8-8d1e-b1c810843c25 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 With Merlin on the mend, your hosts discuss actors named Hurt, comic books, and old Macs. 58:00 false With Merlin on the mend, your hosts discuss actors named Hurt, comic books, and old Macs.

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]]> With Merlin on the mend, your hosts discuss actors named Hurt, comic books, and old Macs.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9ZABM-PV ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 619: A Beautiful Jam-Up https://www.backtowork.limo/619 a2caec1f-0ce8-477f-813c-30c1492c21a1 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A self-hypnosis recommendation leads to another look at meditation (as well as not-meditation), plus Merlin has a few more beta finds that contribute to the Tiny Life Improvement Project. 1:15:21 false DISCUSSED: A self-hypnosis recommendation leads to another look at meditation (as well as not-meditation), plus Merlin has a few more beta finds that contribute to the Tiny Life Improvement Project.

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]]> DISCUSSED: A self-hypnosis recommendation leads to another look at meditation (as well as not-meditation), plus Merlin has a few more beta finds that contribute to the Tiny Life Improvement Project.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+HjuE7PBz ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 618: The Living Room Test https://www.backtowork.limo/618 bc40aba8-2e7b-4f44-97d9-b4822b6d6672 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan sets up his little office, your hosts talk about the new Apple dingus, and Merlin highlights some strong OS updates. 1:07:16 false DISCUSSED: Dan sets up his little office, your hosts talk about the new Apple dingus, and Merlin highlights some strong OS updates.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MW42-BHF ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 617: Trailer for the Future https://www.backtowork.limo/617 afdcbb7c-1e07-4c47-925a-e164f00d5046 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan needs your help with a flooring dilemma, and your hosts share some thoughts on WWDC announcements. 1:11:24 false Dan needs your help with a flooring dilemma, and your hosts share some thoughts on WWDC announcements.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Ab2Yze3I ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 616: Archipelagos of Functionality https://www.backtowork.limo/616 7304cd4f-8c38-48e3-84bb-81616d64e112 Tue, 23 May 2023 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan dives deep on his Sonos setup, and Merlin explores official state things. 1:10:56 false Dan dives deep on his Sonos setup, and Merlin explores official state things.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+LtN568bK ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 615: An Attractive Nuisance https://www.backtowork.limo/615 149f180c-5129-4a85-bbc3-6a9ea5713e84 Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:15:44 false DISCUSSED: Merlin's family doesn't understand him; an extremely funny TV show is recommended; your hosts address some of the trade-offs that continue to hinder easy smart home adoption; Dan teases a big smart audio episode next week; and Merlin starts trying to tackle an unusual Thought Technology that's become very important to him: First, Make a Hole.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin's family doesn't understand him; an extremely funny TV show is recommended; your hosts address some of the trade-offs that continue to hinder easy smart home adoption; Dan teases a big smart audio episode next week; and Merlin starts trying to tackle an unusual Thought Technology that's become very important to him: First, Make a Hole.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rUh7wr6G ]]> Episode 614: Sloppy Boy https://www.backtowork.limo/614 d382904a-a8f2-4cfc-b8c0-f872540ede12 Wed, 03 May 2023 11:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Try to make sure fear is always preceded by curiosity. 1:23:03 false Try to make sure fear is always preceded by curiosity.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jKuJOmFE ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 613: That's Hair and That's Robot https://www.backtowork.limo/613 db359681-b92a-46ba-87b1-6cb53ce9d8ec Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin has a lot of thoughts about AI stuff. 1:04:53 false Merlin has a lot of thoughts about AI stuff.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+u69bTJOb ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 612: See All of Your Face https://www.backtowork.limo/612 697a2330-19b7-4a37-99dc-dfa7ae6b7d03 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan's house continues to get smarter, and Merlin has some very good media picks. 1:04:04 false Dan's house continues to get smarter, and Merlin has some very good media picks.

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]]> Dan's house continues to get smarter, and Merlin has some very good media picks.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+SzQ6Wgk_ ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 611: Running FFMpeg on Myself https://www.backtowork.limo/611 0a96bf6a-d193-4d14-99d7-14b8790f56e0 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan has big updates about his smart home setup, and Merlin is getting intimate with a robot. 1:28:53 false Dan has big updates about his smart home setup, and Merlin is getting intimate with a robot.

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  • The Future is a Dead Mall - Decentraland and the Metaverse - YouTube
  • Folding Ideas - YouTube
  • Dreyfus model of skill acquisition - Wikipedia — The Dreyfus model of skill acquisition is a model of how learners acquire skills through formal instruction and practicing, used in the fields of education and operations research. Brothers Stuart and Hubert Dreyfus proposed the model in 1980 in an 18-page report on their research at the University of California, Berkeley, Operations Research Center for the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research.[1] The model proposes that a student passes through five distinct stages and was originally determined as: novice, competence, proficiency, expertise, and mastery.
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  • The Future is a Dead Mall - Decentraland and the Metaverse - YouTube
  • Folding Ideas - YouTube
  • Dreyfus model of skill acquisition - Wikipedia — The Dreyfus model of skill acquisition is a model of how learners acquire skills through formal instruction and practicing, used in the fields of education and operations research. Brothers Stuart and Hubert Dreyfus proposed the model in 1980 in an 18-page report on their research at the University of California, Berkeley, Operations Research Center for the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research.[1] The model proposes that a student passes through five distinct stages and was originally determined as: novice, competence, proficiency, expertise, and mastery.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+k3L8lVDI ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 610: Hero Light https://www.backtowork.limo/610 7f64bf5c-2697-4b4c-9869-0471c9ef70af Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Steve Buscemi is celebrated, and "The Big Lebowski" is congratulated; the guys continue their dive into the state of smart home hardware with a focus on switches. 1:30:25 false DISCUSSED: Steve Buscemi is celebrated, and The Big Lebowski is congratulated; the guys continue their dive into the state of smart home hardware with a focus on switches.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jGAJlB9a ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 609: A Reverse Egg https://www.backtowork.limo/609 318f5b23-9d53-43ca-808f-b7269fea3b05 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan is curious about AI voice transcription, and Merlin has yet more smart home advice for a new homeowner. 1:09:39 false Dan is curious about AI voice transcription, and Merlin has yet more smart home advice for a new homeowner.

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]]> Dan is curious about AI voice transcription, and Merlin has yet more smart home advice for a new homeowner.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Q8Qd31y_ ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 608: Charles Entertainment Berry https://www.backtowork.limo/608 55fb5496-b978-4a24-822c-e48cfe1e4cff Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin has some been analyzing a very misleading song about beaches, and Dan has been visiting more with ChadGPT. 1:04:17 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has some been analyzing a very misleading song about beaches, and Dan has been visiting more with ChadGPT.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has some been analyzing a very misleading song about beaches, and Dan has been visiting more with ChadGPT.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+U0-6fZEz ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 607: Age of Garbage https://www.backtowork.limo/607 5bf49339-14fd-464c-8ec1-227852cb7b3b Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan has a new iPad keyboard, and Merlin is intrigued by ChatGPT. Also, Merlin _almost_ tunes his guitar. 1:14:24 true DISCUSSED: Dan has a new iPad keyboard, and Merlin is intrigued by ChatGPT. Also, Merlin almost tunes his guitar.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan has a new iPad keyboard, and Merlin is intrigued by ChatGPT. Also, Merlin almost tunes his guitar.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MYUz7ibh ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 606: Goodnight, Night https://www.backtowork.limo/606 33f40279-bff3-432a-abe8-c06004e39e64 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Dan's takes some smart baby steps into home automation, and Merlin has a lot to say about everything. 1:12:37 false DISCUSSED: Dan's takes some smart baby steps into home automation, and Merlin has a lot to say about everything.

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  • Obsidian — Obsidian is a powerful and extensible knowledge base that works on top of your local folder of plain text files.
  • Obsidian Canvas - Obsidian — An infinite space to visualize and make sense of your ideas.
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  • Obsidian — Obsidian is a powerful and extensible knowledge base that works on top of your local folder of plain text files.
  • Obsidian Canvas - Obsidian — An infinite space to visualize and make sense of your ideas.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+KpN5c04Y ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 605: A Case for a Life https://www.backtowork.limo/605 9ab9a7c0-be48-4ca8-8838-ccb485a9b82a Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Dan begins a new journey into smart home living, and Merlin is excited about common misconceptions. 1:04:39 false DISCUSSED: Dan begins a new journey into smart home living, and Merlin is excited about common misconceptions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+o17xjB1M ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 604: Grandpa's Automation https://www.backtowork.limo/604 9e0f592f-8bfc-4486-902e-ad71df0a2332 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 After settling some confusion about Anna Borg, the boys settle into an amble about the state of voice assistants and the future of the theoretically smart home. As ever, Merlin is pretty excited about music, but he also needs your help figuring out where in the hell he got this new software keyboard. 59:17 false DISCUSSED: After settling some confusion about Anna Borg, the boys settle into an amble about the state of voice assistants and the future of the theoretically smart home. As ever, Merlin is pretty excited about music, but he also needs your help figuring out where in the hell he got this new software keyboard.

Alexa is doing great.

TeeKay keyboard in action

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Alexa is doing great.

TeeKay keyboard in action

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]]> DISCUSSED: After settling some confusion about Anna Borg, the boys settle into an amble about the state of voice assistants and the future of the theoretically smart home. As ever, Merlin is pretty excited about music, but he also needs your help figuring out where in the hell he got this new software keyboard.

Alexa is doing great.

TeeKay keyboard in action

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+DL35_6ze ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 603: A Jaws of Life for Playgrounds https://www.backtowork.limo/603 b3b0c364-db5a-4e85-9947-b0be791239e8 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin is extremely happy with a suggestion that Dan made, and Dan has a bunch of apps he's excited about. 1:10:09 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is extremely happy with a suggestion that Dan made, and Dan has a bunch of apps he's excited about.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is extremely happy with a suggestion that Dan made, and Dan has a bunch of apps he's excited about.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+P9ScFYrK ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 602: Apple Juice Flood https://www.backtowork.limo/602 51b7ab24-123f-4367-8316-1d7e5f96e835 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Typing on an iPad, rhyming compulsively, default media, and taking a young foodie out on the town. 1:02:43 false Typing on an iPad, rhyming compulsively, default media, and taking a young foodie out on the town.

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]]> Typing on an iPad, rhyming compulsively, default media, and taking a young foodie out on the town.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cHIiNd3N ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 601: Big Broom https://www.backtowork.limo/601 23269433-ec14-4d23-be29-cb60a9e21caa Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Merlin is excited about reading, and Dan sometimes puts his time in a box. Also: "Breaking Bad." 1:12:28 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is excited about reading, and Dan sometimes puts his time in a box. Also: Breaking Bad.

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Links:

  • Living In Expectation of the Unexpected Gift — This text discusses how modern society has become heavily reliant on technology to manage and optimize our lives, but in doing so has resulted in a lack of joy and satisfaction in life. It suggests that instead of allowing technology to take over, we should take the time to question our motives and desires, and to seek out the higher activities that freedom should be won for.
  • not disappointing myself - by Ava - bookbear express — This text is about the importance of listening to oneself and following one's true desires in order to lead a fulfilling life. It encourages readers to trust their emotional reactions and not to be too focused on external validation. The author explains that it is important to disappoint others in order to avoid disappointing oneself, and that it takes time to learn to listen to oneself. Ultimately, it is only by listening to the truest and most beautiful version of oneself that one can live a truly fulfilling life.
  • Ideas That Changed My Life · Collab Fund — This text discusses 10 big ideas that have changed the author's life, including the influence of identity on beliefs, the importance of multi-discipline learning and understanding how people respond to incentives, the power of self-interest and persuasion, the value of room for error, and the need for sustainable sources of competitive advantage. The author also argues that personal experiences can lead to bias and suggests that people should explore multiple points of view when trying to understand why others behave as they do.
  • Brent Beshore on Twitter: "Recently asked, “What are the ten biggest ideas that changed your life?” Great/hard question. Here's where I landed... 1) Imago Dei: Every person is inherently valuable independent of behavior and beliefs. Everyone matters. Treat people accordingly, without exception." / Twitter — This document discusses ten life-changing ideas. These ideas include: Imago Dei, Rationality, Meaningful = Hard, Base Rate, Messy, Margin of Safety/Redundancy, Serving vs. Served, Non-Linearity, Forgotten, and Invert. They all have to do with viewing life in different ways in order to achieve goals and improve overall wellbeing.
  • Year of Rage: The Oscars Slap and Other Shocking Moments in 2022 - The New York Times — This text discusses the collective anger felt in the US in 2022 and examines the sources of the anger that have been present for several years. It examines the idea of 'LIFEMORTS', which are triggers for rage, and how they are all being activated right now during the pandemic. It also looks at the idea of 'angertainment', and how politicians use it to sow dissent and stoke anger. Finally, it suggests ways to manage the anger, such as acknowledging it and then trying to let it go.
  • I’m a very slow thinker | Derek Sivers — The author of the text is a "slow thinker" who does not have an immediate reaction to interesting conversations or deep questions, but rather takes time to think and come up with a response later on. They don't mind if this makes them look stupid in the moment as they are not trying to win debates and often ask for questions in advance for interviews. The author believes that the first reaction is usually outdated and suggests that instead of immediately providing an answer, it is better to take time to think and come up with a response. They also suggest that by example, this could show other people that they can do the same.
  • Things you're allowed to do — This document outlines various things that can be done to make the most of resources and gain knowledge and decision making skills, such as hiring a researcher or expert consultant, running surveys, visiting a physical therapist, buying task-specific devices, engaging a human productivity monitor, repairing or getting things repaired, and asking for free upgrades or coupons. It also includes examples of services that can be purchased such as grocery delivery, laundry service, nannies, giving to charity, task-specific devices, hotels, and personal assistants. Additionally, the document lists sources of experts and research and data.
  • Theses on Sleep - Alexey Guzey — In this essay, Alexey Guzey questions common beliefs about sleep such as the need for 7 hours of sleep, potential harms of acute and long-term sleep deprivation, and the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mania/depression. He suggests that acute sleep deprivation may not be harmful and might even be beneficial in some contexts, and that humans can adapt to long-term sleep deprivation. He also argues that sleeping less than the recommended 7-9 hours per night can result in more wakefulness and therefore should not be seen as harmful. Guzey presents evidence from experiments, data from sleep studies, and personal anecdotes to support his claims.
  • Being a working mother in America in 2022 was sleepless - The Washington Post — This article reflects on the experience of being a working mother in America in 2022, where child-care shortages, lack of sleep, and inadequate support systems have made it difficult to thrive. Despite the exhaustion and the challenges, the author remains hopeful, wishing for moments of rest and glimpses of better things. She encourages readers to struggle on towards those better things, and ultimately, to be able to get a good night's sleep.
  • Readwise Reader | The first read-it-later app built for power readers. — Save everything to one place, highlight like a pro, and replace several apps with Reader.
  • Andy Tryba on Twitter: "Time-boxing is an effective tool @elonmusk and @billgates use to manage their calendars. But few use it since it’s too complicated. Here is a simplified version I call the ABC Method: 🧵 https://t.co/qz2ApZc4MR" / Twitter — Time-boxing is an effective tool @elonmusk and @billgates use to manage their calendars. But few use it since it’s too complicated. Here is a simplified version I call the ABC Method: 🧵
  • What is Timeboxing? 14 Examples and Use Cases [2022] • Asana
  • Inside The Explosive Season 4 Finale | BEHIND THE SCENES | Breaking Bad - YouTube — Includes huge SPOILERS for "Breaking Bad." Don't watch until you've finished Season 4. Seriously.
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Links:

  • Living In Expectation of the Unexpected Gift — This text discusses how modern society has become heavily reliant on technology to manage and optimize our lives, but in doing so has resulted in a lack of joy and satisfaction in life. It suggests that instead of allowing technology to take over, we should take the time to question our motives and desires, and to seek out the higher activities that freedom should be won for.
  • not disappointing myself - by Ava - bookbear express — This text is about the importance of listening to oneself and following one's true desires in order to lead a fulfilling life. It encourages readers to trust their emotional reactions and not to be too focused on external validation. The author explains that it is important to disappoint others in order to avoid disappointing oneself, and that it takes time to learn to listen to oneself. Ultimately, it is only by listening to the truest and most beautiful version of oneself that one can live a truly fulfilling life.
  • Ideas That Changed My Life · Collab Fund — This text discusses 10 big ideas that have changed the author's life, including the influence of identity on beliefs, the importance of multi-discipline learning and understanding how people respond to incentives, the power of self-interest and persuasion, the value of room for error, and the need for sustainable sources of competitive advantage. The author also argues that personal experiences can lead to bias and suggests that people should explore multiple points of view when trying to understand why others behave as they do.
  • Brent Beshore on Twitter: "Recently asked, “What are the ten biggest ideas that changed your life?” Great/hard question. Here's where I landed... 1) Imago Dei: Every person is inherently valuable independent of behavior and beliefs. Everyone matters. Treat people accordingly, without exception." / Twitter — This document discusses ten life-changing ideas. These ideas include: Imago Dei, Rationality, Meaningful = Hard, Base Rate, Messy, Margin of Safety/Redundancy, Serving vs. Served, Non-Linearity, Forgotten, and Invert. They all have to do with viewing life in different ways in order to achieve goals and improve overall wellbeing.
  • Year of Rage: The Oscars Slap and Other Shocking Moments in 2022 - The New York Times — This text discusses the collective anger felt in the US in 2022 and examines the sources of the anger that have been present for several years. It examines the idea of 'LIFEMORTS', which are triggers for rage, and how they are all being activated right now during the pandemic. It also looks at the idea of 'angertainment', and how politicians use it to sow dissent and stoke anger. Finally, it suggests ways to manage the anger, such as acknowledging it and then trying to let it go.
  • I’m a very slow thinker | Derek Sivers — The author of the text is a "slow thinker" who does not have an immediate reaction to interesting conversations or deep questions, but rather takes time to think and come up with a response later on. They don't mind if this makes them look stupid in the moment as they are not trying to win debates and often ask for questions in advance for interviews. The author believes that the first reaction is usually outdated and suggests that instead of immediately providing an answer, it is better to take time to think and come up with a response. They also suggest that by example, this could show other people that they can do the same.
  • Things you're allowed to do — This document outlines various things that can be done to make the most of resources and gain knowledge and decision making skills, such as hiring a researcher or expert consultant, running surveys, visiting a physical therapist, buying task-specific devices, engaging a human productivity monitor, repairing or getting things repaired, and asking for free upgrades or coupons. It also includes examples of services that can be purchased such as grocery delivery, laundry service, nannies, giving to charity, task-specific devices, hotels, and personal assistants. Additionally, the document lists sources of experts and research and data.
  • Theses on Sleep - Alexey Guzey — In this essay, Alexey Guzey questions common beliefs about sleep such as the need for 7 hours of sleep, potential harms of acute and long-term sleep deprivation, and the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mania/depression. He suggests that acute sleep deprivation may not be harmful and might even be beneficial in some contexts, and that humans can adapt to long-term sleep deprivation. He also argues that sleeping less than the recommended 7-9 hours per night can result in more wakefulness and therefore should not be seen as harmful. Guzey presents evidence from experiments, data from sleep studies, and personal anecdotes to support his claims.
  • Being a working mother in America in 2022 was sleepless - The Washington Post — This article reflects on the experience of being a working mother in America in 2022, where child-care shortages, lack of sleep, and inadequate support systems have made it difficult to thrive. Despite the exhaustion and the challenges, the author remains hopeful, wishing for moments of rest and glimpses of better things. She encourages readers to struggle on towards those better things, and ultimately, to be able to get a good night's sleep.
  • Readwise Reader | The first read-it-later app built for power readers. — Save everything to one place, highlight like a pro, and replace several apps with Reader.
  • Andy Tryba on Twitter: "Time-boxing is an effective tool @elonmusk and @billgates use to manage their calendars. But few use it since it’s too complicated. Here is a simplified version I call the ABC Method: 🧵 https://t.co/qz2ApZc4MR" / Twitter — Time-boxing is an effective tool @elonmusk and @billgates use to manage their calendars. But few use it since it’s too complicated. Here is a simplified version I call the ABC Method: 🧵
  • What is Timeboxing? 14 Examples and Use Cases [2022] • Asana
  • Inside The Explosive Season 4 Finale | BEHIND THE SCENES | Breaking Bad - YouTube — Includes huge SPOILERS for "Breaking Bad." Don't watch until you've finished Season 4. Seriously.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fCSOAFFg ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 600: The Trauma of My Chumby https://www.backtowork.limo/600 5da128c1-eadd-4320-9567-1302ac42d92b Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Merlin recommends an exciting new beta; Dan gets a new e-reader; and Merlin has a lot to say about taking notes. 1:13:30 false DISCUSSED: Merlin recommends an exciting new beta; Dan gets a new e-reader; and Merlin has a lot to say about taking notes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+m6PDFYYB ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 599: Self-Involved at Scale https://www.backtowork.limo/599 d2d3ee69-ebac-4764-814c-b14d5f12211d Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A classic odds n' sods episode encompassing a missing remote (and a failed system), some wallet FU, cool help with playlist management, unsubscribing in dribs and drabs, and a big-ass RV. 1:10:25 false DISCUSSED: a classic odds n' sods episode encompassing a missing remote (and a failed system), some wallet FU, cool help with playlist management, unsubscribing in dribs and drabs, and a big-ass RV.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+M45882Or ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 598: Chewbacca Credit Union https://www.backtowork.limo/598 7d2994e7-60e4-4e8e-8d8d-e31e1ad6e2e3 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin is still on Island Time, so discussion is mostly limited to Columbo, Star Wars, Merlin's playlists, Ellsworth, and, of course, wallets. 54:14 false Merlin is still on Island Time, so discussion is mostly limited to Columbo, Star Wars, Merlin's playlists, Ellsworth, and, of course, wallets.

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We almost talked about _Triangle of Sadness_

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]]> Merlin is still on Island Time, so discussion is mostly limited to Columbo, Star Wars, Merlin's playlists, Ellsworth, and, of course, wallets.

We almost talked about _Triangle of Sadness_

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ugdSBUHA ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 597: The Bronze Hour https://www.backtowork.limo/597 ed88d5bf-aec8-411f-901b-70f384db05d0 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin serves a turducken of suggestions related to text editing 1:06:44 false DISCUSSED: Dan has a new concern; some thoughts on resistance; Merlin shares a new insight on creativity and sleep; Dan has FU directly from the Nosferatu band; Merlin serves a turducken of suggestions related to text editing; and, finally, Dan needs your advice on wallets, while Merlin makes a case for currency.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+b29I4r49 ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 596: Turkey Legs in the Renaissance https://www.backtowork.limo/596 23c6ee91-69f2-4030-9169-b848feb37300 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin is playing with his new dingus; Dan almost talks about wallets; try Tailscale to make your stuff work better together; why you (yes, *you*) need a VPN; Dan is getting enthused about Obsidian; Merlin is freshly re-enthused about Daytum; and finally Dan is very excited about a Dracula he saw. 1:17:00 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is playing with his new dingus; Dan almost talks about wallets; try Tailscale to make your stuff work better together; why you (yes, you) need a VPN; Dan is getting enthused about Obsidian; Merlin is freshly re-enthused about Daytum; and finally Dan is very excited about a Dracula he saw.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+yX5Z-0ZK ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 595: Blessèd Vessel https://www.backtowork.limo/595 a6a6ab8b-bfb8-41c2-b050-bd0e283daa2e Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin makes his case for spreadsheets as your potential place where stuff goes. 1:21:27 false DISCUSSED: Halloween Follow-Up; exit interview for Season 4 of What We Do in the Shadows; how Apple could build users' confidence and stimulate their curiosity with better documentation; Merlin makes his case for spreadsheets as your potential place where stuff goes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+y5vEw_8i ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 594: Honey Sun Bear https://www.backtowork.limo/594 8a085b53-a4d5-4830-8030-ee1784802591 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Fortunately, Merlin had thoroughly prepared for 62 minutes of lizards, Morgellons, animal powers, and Tom Cruise. 1:06:37 false Fortunately, Merlin had thoroughly prepared for 62 minutes of lizards, Morgellons, animal powers, and Tom Cruise.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+86iESwrp ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 593: One of the Eel Women https://www.backtowork.limo/593 59a5e7cb-74af-4c62-92a6-090503533d69 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Sleep, practice, infrastructure, power, and OCD are themes. As per usual. 1:31:42 false Sleep, practice, infrastructure, power, and OCD are themes. As per usual.

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]]> Sleep, practice, infrastructure, power, and OCD are themes. As per usual.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+HEIG9G92 ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 592: Dirt Cat https://www.backtowork.limo/592 2ee9441d-8a7f-4251-9548-1bbf3f397b66 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan has Covid, so Merlin agrees to carry him, and yet Dan improbably carries them both. 1:03:18 false Dan has Covid, so Merlin agrees to carry him, and yet Dan improbably carries them both.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+8QwcX5MA ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 591: A Closeted Magical Thinker https://www.backtowork.limo/591 25b8abb3-d0ff-4cae-a1e3-c514df44954d Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 There are a few odds and sods, but, yeah, it's mostly about adjudicating "Peak Cruise." 1:04:04 false There are a few odds and sods, but, yeah, it's mostly about adjudicating Peak Cruise.

Runner-Up Titles

  • Bespoke Slime Hole
  • Gavin Assumed
  • Nom De Repair
  • Species-Ending Annoyance
  • Mosquito Tasks
  • One Set of Footprints
  • The Thing You Do Before It Breaks
  • Creating Conditions
  • Old People Jam-Up
  • Don't Give Me Notes
  • The Boston Janitor Movie
]]> There are a few odds and sods, but, yeah, it's mostly about adjudicating Peak Cruise.

Runner-Up Titles

  • Bespoke Slime Hole
  • Gavin Assumed
  • Nom De Repair
  • Species-Ending Annoyance
  • Mosquito Tasks
  • One Set of Footprints
  • The Thing You Do Before It Breaks
  • Creating Conditions
  • Old People Jam-Up
  • Don't Give Me Notes
  • The Boston Janitor Movie

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]]> There are a few odds and sods, but, yeah, it's mostly about adjudicating Peak Cruise.

Runner-Up Titles

  • Bespoke Slime Hole
  • Gavin Assumed
  • Nom De Repair
  • Species-Ending Annoyance
  • Mosquito Tasks
  • One Set of Footprints
  • The Thing You Do Before It Breaks
  • Creating Conditions
  • Old People Jam-Up
  • Don't Give Me Notes
  • The Boston Janitor Movie

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+W74mGJMe ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 590: A Load-Bearing Feeling https://www.backtowork.limo/590 32e5838c-fae3-47aa-a71c-0d282f6a1af3 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Feeling bad about feeling bad is ultimately optional. 1:05:37 false Feeling bad about feeling bad is ultimately optional.

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]]> Feeling bad about feeling bad is ultimately optional.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+njN_9QHg ]]> Episode 589: The Outgassing of Ancient Woods https://www.backtowork.limo/589 85b720ed-f1f0-439b-a03c-859904447dff Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 From choosing a pencil to relocating your ladder, one big and complex part of Knowledge Work is deciding HOW to do what you do. 1:36:06 false From choosing a pencil to relocating your ladder, one big and complex part of Knowledge Work is deciding how to do what you do.

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]]> From choosing a pencil to relocating your ladder, one big and complex part of Knowledge Work is deciding how to do what you do.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+TApLeOxV ]]> Episode 588: Quid Pro Crow https://www.backtowork.limo/588 aad1c294-c70b-4340-9c9b-74aa5bc6ab99 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts talk about some of their favorite Mac apps available via Setapp. 1:13:19 false DISCUSSED: Your hosts talk about some of their favorite Mac apps available via Setapp.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Your hosts talk about some of their favorite Mac apps available via Setapp.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0YqKUBFK ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 587: I'm a Map https://www.backtowork.limo/587 b1582001-59ae-4006-b562-1fa6bb2bf6ac Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 We've got a man on the boat. 1:09:18 false We've got a man on the boat.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+go78kgZ5 ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 586: We Have Met the Audience, and He Is Us https://www.backtowork.limo/586 92073203-403c-4b32-b009-001f7c26ddc6 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: A very moist man's lawyer learns how Dropbox works; Merlin introduces "The Bump"; Dan has a cool new calendar technology; and Merlin speed-rounds some odds and sods. 1:06:11 false DISCUSSED: A very moist man's lawyer learns how Dropbox works; Merlin introduces "The Bump"; Dan has a cool new calendar technology; and Merlin speed-rounds some odds and sods.

]]> DISCUSSED: A very moist man's lawyer learns how Dropbox works; Merlin introduces "The Bump"; Dan has a cool new calendar technology; and Merlin speed-rounds some odds and sods.

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]]> DISCUSSED: A very moist man's lawyer learns how Dropbox works; Merlin introduces "The Bump"; Dan has a cool new calendar technology; and Merlin speed-rounds some odds and sods.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UEig8kui ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 585: The Wahlberg Uncertainty Principle https://www.backtowork.limo/585 50d2a903-03ec-43b3-9aa9-17a2adbf39e7 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Frankly, it was a bit of a fever dream. 1:16:31 false Frankly, it was a bit of a fever dream, but your hosts discuss sportsball, collective singular nouns, Coleridge's trap street, LEGO, and a handful of Merlin's recent wins.

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]]> Frankly, it was a bit of a fever dream, but your hosts discuss sportsball, collective singular nouns, Coleridge's trap street, LEGO, and a handful of Merlin's recent wins.

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]]> Frankly, it was a bit of a fever dream, but your hosts discuss sportsball, collective singular nouns, Coleridge's trap street, LEGO, and a handful of Merlin's recent wins.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rkc3mO_J ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 584: Groomsman Gifts for the Funeral https://www.backtowork.limo/584 2005ab26-8b5d-4a6b-ba06-691b8572133a Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin has thoughts on survival, aging, and whether to bother trying to understand whatever NFTs are. Next up, the triumphant return of "Cool Thing I Learned This Week" brings updates on iOS dictation and a very _Merlin_ video about organization. 1:36:11 false Merlin has thoughts on survival, aging, and whether to bother trying to understand whatever NFTs are. Next up, the triumphant return of "Cool Thing I Learned This Week" brings updates on iOS dictation and a very Merlin video about organization.

Until such time as the world ends, we will act as though it intends to spin on.

—Nick Fury, The Avengers (2012)

]]> Merlin has thoughts on survival, aging, and whether to bother trying to understand whatever NFTs are. Next up, the triumphant return of "Cool Thing I Learned This Week" brings updates on iOS dictation and a very Merlin video about organization.

Until such time as the world ends, we will act as though it intends to spin on.

—Nick Fury, The Avengers (2012)

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]]> Merlin has thoughts on survival, aging, and whether to bother trying to understand whatever NFTs are. Next up, the triumphant return of "Cool Thing I Learned This Week" brings updates on iOS dictation and a very Merlin video about organization.

Until such time as the world ends, we will act as though it intends to spin on.

—Nick Fury, The Avengers (2012)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+aer4BlLG ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 583: The Dentist Picks the Chair https://www.backtowork.limo/583 9874c16d-abeb-406d-b700-ce62bc1afa47 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts discuss dramaturgy, package managers, and monospaced fonts. 1:19:41 false Your hosts discuss dramaturgy, package managers, and monospaced fonts.

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]]> Your hosts discuss dramaturgy, package managers, and monospaced fonts.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jgQs23By ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 582: Dadsplaining https://www.backtowork.limo/582 a4cd2d8c-b4ef-4330-afa6-263ce2d2dabf Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Dan misses going to the movies; cool ways to save your bacon in Git; and Merlin is excited about a (new to him) app for personal tracking and quantization. 1:19:40 false DISCUSSED: Dan misses going to the movies; cool ways to save your bacon in Git; and Merlin is excited about a (new to him) app for personal tracking and quantization.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan misses going to the movies; cool ways to save your bacon in Git; and Merlin is excited about a (new to him) app for personal tracking and quantization.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YPdG6vcL ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 581: A Frog That No One Saw https://www.backtowork.limo/581 12bf7889-cf18-41d0-adec-baec8ac8a6dc Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin shares an extended meditation on a phone charger and the decisions that seek to bridge past and future. 1:38:58 false DISCUSSED: Merlin runs the table this week with: unseasonable heat; the joy of realizing when someone obviously loved (and probably had to fight for) the thing that they made; and finally, an extended meditation on a phone charger and the decisions that seek to bridge past and future.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin runs the table this week with: unseasonable heat; the joy of realizing when someone obviously loved (and probably had to fight for) the thing that they made; and finally, an extended meditation on a phone charger and the decisions that seek to bridge past and future.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+VHLFD8Dr ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 580: Not All Avenues https://www.backtowork.limo/580 1d06f5f8-bc2f-417c-8b31-d3ecbbf12e4e Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A classic odds n' sods episode. 1:22:14 false A classic odds n' sods episode. Merlin needs help with a journaling via voice solution; your hosts look at password enhancements in the Apple betas; praise for Apple's SF fonts and SF symbols; a trippy video about paper sizes (and the universe); and, oh, those whacky Mormon sects.

]]> A classic odds n' sods episode. Merlin needs help with a journaling via voice solution; your hosts look at password enhancements in the Apple betas; praise for Apple's SF fonts and SF symbols; a trippy video about paper sizes (and the universe); and, oh, those whacky Mormon sects.

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]]> A classic odds n' sods episode. Merlin needs help with a journaling via voice solution; your hosts look at password enhancements in the Apple betas; praise for Apple's SF fonts and SF symbols; a trippy video about paper sizes (and the universe); and, oh, those whacky Mormon sects.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MsPEMI02 ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 579: Memento Morey Amsterdam https://www.backtowork.limo/579 744ba1f4-ee35-44b7-ac1e-60cbf06e7fd7 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan & Merlin are live from the show floor, sharing their thoughts on the WWDC 2022 keynote address. 1:16:26 false Dan & Merlin are live from the show floor, sharing their thoughts on the WWDC 2022 keynote address.

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]]> Dan & Merlin are live from the show floor, sharing their thoughts on the WWDC 2022 keynote address.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lkdOQmC- ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 578: Raft of Anchors https://www.backtowork.limo/578 6e4df586-468a-4348-adb3-8f92def551c0 Tue, 31 May 2022 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 On memory, security, and sleeping injuries. 59:47 false On memory, security, and sleeping injuries.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+b6dwqVx7 ]]> Episode 577: Transylvanian Meditation https://www.backtowork.limo/577 3ecec409-679e-4f5e-a2c8-fa2bb82ad4a8 Tue, 24 May 2022 17:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Considering the value of finding something new to suck at. 1:22:09 false Considering the value of finding something new to suck at.

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  • Stop Trying to Meditate and Just Breathe
  • I’m That Guy in My Own Head
  • The Confidence of the New Idiot
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  • Stop Trying to Meditate and Just Breathe
  • I’m That Guy in My Own Head
  • The Confidence of the New Idiot

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]]> Considering the value of finding something new to suck at.

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  • Stop Trying to Meditate and Just Breathe
  • I’m That Guy in My Own Head
  • The Confidence of the New Idiot

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+qgS_8ohk ]]> Episode 576: People Who Don’t Want to Talk to a Lamp https://www.backtowork.limo/576 23006931-cbbb-4070-8e43-561510881500 Tue, 17 May 2022 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 It's a very special "Oops! All Automation Check-ins" episode. But, of course—as always—there's also a philosophical component. 1:34:41 false It's a very special "Oops! All Automation Check-ins" episode. But, of course—as always—there's also a philosophical component.

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]]> It's a very special "Oops! All Automation Check-ins" episode. But, of course—as always—there's also a philosophical component.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+N3w29jJC ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 575: You're Being Scared Wrong https://www.backtowork.limo/575 a13ca51e-7395-41e5-8da8-884f088b096c Tue, 10 May 2022 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Dan's new tenants flip him the bird, and Merlin has strong feelings about email. 1:08:10 false DISCUSSED: Dan's new tenants flip him the bird, and Merlin has strong feelings about email.

Runner-up titles:

  • Glass Surfing
  • I Don't Believe in a Lizard Binary
  • A Game Stop and a Bathroom
  • A Mother Son Relationship That Is Weird
  • The Allergies of Childhood
  • Medium-Sized Important Breakthrough
  • The Cultural Installation of Fear
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Runner-up titles:

  • Glass Surfing
  • I Don't Believe in a Lizard Binary
  • A Game Stop and a Bathroom
  • A Mother Son Relationship That Is Weird
  • The Allergies of Childhood
  • Medium-Sized Important Breakthrough
  • The Cultural Installation of Fear

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan's new tenants flip him the bird, and Merlin has strong feelings about email.

Runner-up titles:

  • Glass Surfing
  • I Don't Believe in a Lizard Binary
  • A Game Stop and a Bathroom
  • A Mother Son Relationship That Is Weird
  • The Allergies of Childhood
  • Medium-Sized Important Breakthrough
  • The Cultural Installation of Fear

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+_2zEzrn8 ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 574: Tired and Fourteen https://www.backtowork.limo/574 76744334-ccdd-478d-bd5d-7bc0fc1b6500 Tue, 03 May 2022 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts are finally back in action with vital updates on #productivity and #creativity. Also, ginger ale and egg substitutes. 1:14:27 false Your hosts are finally back in action with vital updates on #productivity and #creativity. Also, ginger ale and egg substitutes.

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]]> Your hosts are finally back in action with vital updates on #productivity and #creativity. Also, ginger ale and egg substitutes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+R5fTbZnE ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 573: Shovels, Not Teaspoons https://www.backtowork.limo/573 dcba6ccf-dfd4-4095-ac50-53844485ec50 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Updates on new Plex functionality; praise for "Severance"; plus some updates on Merlin's new setup—and pursuing the life that you'd like to have. 1:15:48 false DISCUSSED: Updates on new Plex functionality; praise for Severance; plus some updates on Merlin's new setup—and pursuing the life that you'd like to have.

Runner-Up Titles:

  • Shoulders Come in Pairs
  • Meaty and Sad
  • Sucked Up Into My Body Cavity
  • Really Hurts Your Roller Skating Muscle
  • It's a Nice Box
  • I Saved Some Nice Boxes
]]> DISCUSSED: Updates on new Plex functionality; praise for Severance; plus some updates on Merlin's new setup—and pursuing the life that you'd like to have.

Runner-Up Titles:

  • Shoulders Come in Pairs
  • Meaty and Sad
  • Sucked Up Into My Body Cavity
  • Really Hurts Your Roller Skating Muscle
  • It's a Nice Box
  • I Saved Some Nice Boxes

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]]> DISCUSSED: Updates on new Plex functionality; praise for Severance; plus some updates on Merlin's new setup—and pursuing the life that you'd like to have.

Runner-Up Titles:

  • Shoulders Come in Pairs
  • Meaty and Sad
  • Sucked Up Into My Body Cavity
  • Really Hurts Your Roller Skating Muscle
  • It's a Nice Box
  • I Saved Some Nice Boxes

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+TnFAfrQk ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 572: My Open Source Thomas Edison Film https://www.backtowork.limo/572 25259b69-f051-4b24-9ad1-5477824a8c13 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan continues to make his way at a new gig using his trusty calendar. 1:21:48 false DISCUSSED: Big news from Plex; Merlin has an expansive new computer project; and Dan continues to make his way at a new gig using his trusty calendar.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Big news from Plex; Merlin has an expansive new computer project; and Dan continues to make his way at a new gig using his trusty calendar.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+LEouHp4G ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 571: Open Faced Sandwich of Reality https://www.backtowork.limo/571 0175af92-f402-4a14-a22c-ade27701a226 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan is doing new things that require a new approach to his calendar. 1:09:45 false DISCUSSED: Dan is doing new things that require a new approach to his calendar. Merlin proposes some appropriate Calendar Kyber Crystals.

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  • Twenty-Six Cameras: The Aviator (2004) with Merlin Mann — Special guest Merlin Mann joins the show to review the 2004 Howard Hughes biopic: The Aviator! We look at all the blueprints, hit romance corner, and try to understand what we really need.
  • wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom — Your calendar represents a portfolio of promises to your future self. Treat it that way. Thus: The only events allowed on a serious person's calendar are commitments about time, location, and effort that will die if they are not successfully completed on a specific day. Full stop.
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  • Twenty-Six Cameras: The Aviator (2004) with Merlin Mann — Special guest Merlin Mann joins the show to review the 2004 Howard Hughes biopic: The Aviator! We look at all the blueprints, hit romance corner, and try to understand what we really need.
  • wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom — Your calendar represents a portfolio of promises to your future self. Treat it that way. Thus: The only events allowed on a serious person's calendar are commitments about time, location, and effort that will die if they are not successfully completed on a specific day. Full stop.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+w13Sxqym ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 570: Toilet Experiments https://www.backtowork.limo/570 fa009010-9a0b-42fd-afed-29c0a1afe5b0 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:29:59 false DISCUSSED: Dan is back from reporting on the show floor; recommendations for some Back to Work-adjacent podcast episodes; incidental thoughts and advice on presentations as performance; everybody wants a better email app; and Dan shares his thoughts on The Batman;

Runner-Up Titles

  • Two Bags of Dongles
  • Just a Butt in a Chair
  • Dirty Little Secret About Daddy
  • A Face in the Brady Bunch Grid
  • The Washington Fulfillment Society
]]> DISCUSSED: Dan is back from reporting on the show floor; recommendations for some Back to Work-adjacent podcast episodes; incidental thoughts and advice on presentations as performance; everybody wants a better email app; and Dan shares his thoughts on The Batman;

Runner-Up Titles

  • Two Bags of Dongles
  • Just a Butt in a Chair
  • Dirty Little Secret About Daddy
  • A Face in the Brady Bunch Grid
  • The Washington Fulfillment Society

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan is back from reporting on the show floor; recommendations for some Back to Work-adjacent podcast episodes; incidental thoughts and advice on presentations as performance; everybody wants a better email app; and Dan shares his thoughts on The Batman;

Runner-Up Titles

  • Two Bags of Dongles
  • Just a Butt in a Chair
  • Dirty Little Secret About Daddy
  • A Face in the Brady Bunch Grid
  • The Washington Fulfillment Society

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+19dV6jqy ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 569: An Incurious Outsider https://www.backtowork.limo/569 e1ac5616-4f4b-40ab-9208-738371e9e75f Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's latest event and consider what the future looks like from Cupertino. 52:35 false DISCUSSED: Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's latest event and consider what the future looks like from Cupertino.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's latest event and consider what the future looks like from Cupertino.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3lfuZ0kE ]]> Episode 568: Assistant to the Regional Danager https://www.backtowork.limo/568 78f756bd-530b-4a0a-b911-9f8b196a7958 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 58:02 false Links:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jg4MhwGy ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 567: Sit on Me https://www.backtowork.limo/567 15449145-51fc-4e06-9e3c-78d5100e13c0 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 How to fire Photoshop. 1:17:41 false DISCUSSED: the Russians are coming; Dan has thoughts on Marvel TV shows, and Merlin has thoughts on Hawkeye specifically; Merlin bravely and boldly recommends watching a film that's often considered the greatest ever made; in Follow-Up, Dan has an update on Taskpaper as well as wanting advice on how to fire Photoshop; Merlin seems weirdly excited about his new pencil; yet more praise is heaped on Rogue Amoeba; and, finally, in an unexpected twist, both your hosts realize they did the same thing last week.

Bando
Bando (After Pixelmator)
Baby
Fresh Baby (Before Pixelmator)
Baby
Fresh Baby (After Pixelmator)
Lemongrab
Lemongrab (with Pixelmator ML Super Resolution)
Octagonal Brass
Octagonal Brass
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Bando
Bando (After Pixelmator)
Baby
Fresh Baby (Before Pixelmator)
Baby
Fresh Baby (After Pixelmator)
Lemongrab
Lemongrab (with Pixelmator ML Super Resolution)
Octagonal Brass
Octagonal Brass

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Bando
Bando (After Pixelmator)
Baby
Fresh Baby (Before Pixelmator)
Baby
Fresh Baby (After Pixelmator)
Lemongrab
Lemongrab (with Pixelmator ML Super Resolution)
Octagonal Brass
Octagonal Brass

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lE29W_3l ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 566: Vice-President of Doing It Wrong https://www.backtowork.limo/566 523d2e30-4ff7-4be1-8246-a83d0fb7c6e5 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin begins sketching his new project about energy, fuel, and courageous non-vacations. 1:35:44 false DISCUSSED: your hosts can't complain (but, sometimes, they still do); a provisional craving for secular pre-cana; what are your canonical family holidays?; Dan has to sign something; a quick clarification on eels; Dan has some camera struggles, but Merlin offers advice that's costly and not actually all that useful; as Merlin re-approaches his World of Text, he is obviously getting even more gaybones for VS Code; and, finally, Merlin begins sketching his new project about energy, fuel, and courageous non-vacations.

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  • A Defensive Fist
  • My Uneasy Gait
  • Your Backdoor Camera
  • A Brace of Nips
  • If I’m to Be Your Gamera
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  • A Defensive Fist
  • My Uneasy Gait
  • Your Backdoor Camera
  • A Brace of Nips
  • If I’m to Be Your Gamera

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]]> DISCUSSED: your hosts can't complain (but, sometimes, they still do); a provisional craving for secular pre-cana; what are your canonical family holidays?; Dan has to sign something; a quick clarification on eels; Dan has some camera struggles, but Merlin offers advice that's costly and not actually all that useful; as Merlin re-approaches his World of Text, he is obviously getting even more gaybones for VS Code; and, finally, Merlin begins sketching his new project about energy, fuel, and courageous non-vacations.

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  • A Defensive Fist
  • My Uneasy Gait
  • Your Backdoor Camera
  • A Brace of Nips
  • If I’m to Be Your Gamera

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+iV6SNiCo ]]> Episode 565: The Injustice of Youth https://www.backtowork.limo/565 30503576-2fde-4f56-a3db-ec69ee2db709 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Thought-provoking insight on youth, hustle, and work-life balance from "Slate Political Gabfest." 1:10:51 false DISCUSSED: boiling ATX water and the long-term return of the Bang-Bang Machine; thought-provoking insight on youth, hustle, and work-life balance from Slate Political Gabfest; and Dan tries his hand at TaskPaper.

Makebelieve Help, Old Butchers, and Figuring Out Who You Are (For Now)

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Makebelieve Help, Old Butchers, and Figuring Out Who You Are (For Now)

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Makebelieve Help, Old Butchers, and Figuring Out Who You Are (For Now)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+xU6cS1Si ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 564: The Elephants of Style https://www.backtowork.limo/564 8058cde8-fe28-4e88-af6d-fcef0bdef635 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Some initial thoughts on Apple's Universal Control. 1:30:22 false DISCUSSED: 🐇🐇; Dan shares follow-up on surviving his Covid week; a listener emails the show with a fascinating offer; your hosts discuss childhood mail; in Breaking News, the actor, M. Emmet Walsh is still alive; it's fun to say "Jackery"; praise for Maira Kalman; some initial thoughts on Apple's Universal Control; and finally, advice on the wisdom of running betas.

Emmet Walsh

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  • The Elephants of Style
  • A Birthday Party for Monkeys
  • Poor Professor Lumens
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Emmet Walsh

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  • The Elephants of Style
  • A Birthday Party for Monkeys
  • Poor Professor Lumens

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Emmet Walsh

Runner-Up Titles

  • The Elephants of Style
  • A Birthday Party for Monkeys
  • Poor Professor Lumens

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UH8WK2CI ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 563: Bang-Bang Machine https://www.backtowork.limo/563 8b6f07d9-75e0-49cc-a365-5cedd112fb9b Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 An epic journey that begins with Dan's viral week and ends with a misunderstanding about the first Chicago album. 1:41:58 false An epic journey that begins with Dan's viral week and ends with a misunderstanding about the first Chicago album.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3VdeLuLr ]]> Merlin Mann Dan Benjamin Episode 562: No More Attempts on My Father’s GitHub https://www.backtowork.limo/562 http://5by5.tv/b2w/562 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan helps Merlin understand Git. 1:27:48 false DISCUSSED: Memories of Super Dave; KEYnote by LockPickingLawyer; Dan gets conspiracy theory-curious; the tapestry of entertainment by cults; Dan helps Merlin understand Git; and Merlin gets a new hub.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+obEpx9rB ]]> Episode 561: Flip the Telescope Around https://www.backtowork.limo/561 http://5by5.tv/b2w/561 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Taskapalooza begins. 1:39:16 false Taskapalooza begins.

Rock me, Joseph Alberto Santiago.

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Rock me, Joseph Alberto Santiago.

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Rock me, Joseph Alberto Santiago.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+P3lBiERA ]]> Episode 560: The Cat of Amontillado https://www.backtowork.limo/560 http://5by5.tv/b2w/560 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Wrapping up the year with thoughts on unearned Covid optimism, defining "normal," Roomba training, Microsoft Visual Studio, plus a new (and decidedly more positive) reframing for New Year's resolutions. 1:33:01 false Wrapping up the year with thoughts on unearned Covid optimism, defining "normal," Roomba training, Microsoft Visual Studio, plus a new (and decidedly more positive) reframing for New Year's resolutions.

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]]> Wrapping up the year with thoughts on unearned Covid optimism, defining "normal," Roomba training, Microsoft Visual Studio, plus a new (and decidedly more positive) reframing for New Year's resolutions.

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]]> Wrapping up the year with thoughts on unearned Covid optimism, defining "normal," Roomba training, Microsoft Visual Studio, plus a new (and decidedly more positive) reframing for New Year's resolutions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+8jrVgCkM ]]> Episode 559: Grade on the Curve of Time https://www.backtowork.limo/559 http://5by5.tv/b2w/559 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Talking Spider-Man and phones for kids. 1:28:48 false Talking Spider-Man and phones for kids.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NQIv7lBA ]]> Episode 558: Pseudism https://www.backtowork.limo/558 http://5by5.tv/b2w/558 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin's Best of 2021™ kicks off with the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week." 1:31:32 false Merlin's Best of 2021™ kicks off with the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week."

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lfxTgs09 ]]> Episode 557: Food Court of Pain https://www.backtowork.limo/557 http://5by5.tv/b2w/557 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:28:36 false A classic odds and sods episode covering: Rush lyrics; personal pronoun tips; Fitness+ meditation; more melees with various voice assistant ecosystems; a big shout-out to the iconic Listener Rachel A.; and Merlin's newfound love of Keyboard Maestro.

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]]> A classic odds and sods episode covering: Rush lyrics; personal pronoun tips; Fitness+ meditation; more melees with various voice assistant ecosystems; a big shout-out to the iconic Listener Rachel A.; and Merlin's newfound love of Keyboard Maestro.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+veA_U07x ]]> Episode 556: The Only Way Out Is Claws https://www.backtowork.limo/556 http://5by5.tv/b2w/556 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 The Boys are back, and they're not sure how big this thing gets. 1:20:11 false The Boys are back, and they're not sure how big this thing gets.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+6wrNavV7 ]]> Episode 555: The Accretion of Non-Essential Things https://www.backtowork.limo/555 http://5by5.tv/b2w/555 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin starts tentatively sketching a unified field theory for rethinking how we think about and use space. 1:35:01 false DISCUSSED: Dad stuff; flying too close to the smart home sun; appreciating the magic of Wes Anderson; the virtues of UPS battery backup; and, finally, Merlin starts tentatively sketching a unified field theory for rethinking how we think about and use space.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FYL2n8pn ]]> Episode 554: Not the Water's Problem https://www.backtowork.limo/554 http://5by5.tv/b2w/554 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 50:31 false DISCUSSED: please stop changing the clocks; our kids are not us; the people of England have spoiled or corrupted several very good words; The Ellis Island Bit; surnames mean things; getting pelted with rocks and garbage; a Michael Penn playlist for 1 to 3.5 of you jackals; some Mad Max talk; it's always two things with Kevin Kelly; and, finally, some Marvel talk.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ZwTFnM3E ]]> Episode 553: Bioavailable Chambers of Flexibility https://www.backtowork.limo/553 http://5by5.tv/b2w/553 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This is what happens when Merlin stays up til 2 a.m. watching a movie and then has to record a podcast at 9 a.m. Because, your day is a continuum. 1:04:48 false This is what happens when Merlin stays up til 2 a.m. watching a movie and then has to record a podcast at 9 a.m.

Because, your day is a continuum.

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Because, your day is a continuum.

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Because, your day is a continuum.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9sB0jg2r ]]> Episode 552: Youth is the Anomaly https://www.backtowork.limo/552 http://5by5.tv/b2w/552 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Considering how best to set up a device that provides structure and motivation without all that beeping, beeping, beeping. 1:30:27 false Dan has all the waiters singing at him, and Merlin tries to buy the non-existent SIMS 4 for the Mac.

Main topic is considering how best to set up a device that provides structure and motivation without all that beeping, beeping, beeping.

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Main topic is considering how best to set up a device that provides structure and motivation without all that beeping, beeping, beeping.

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Main topic is considering how best to set up a device that provides structure and motivation without all that beeping, beeping, beeping.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ANdZ3DEd ]]> Episode 551: Life Is for Using https://www.backtowork.limo/551 http://5by5.tv/b2w/551 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 You hosts talk about music, Apple Watch, and getting out of your kid's way. Also: life and MacBooks Pro. 1:25:48 false DISCUSSED: Your hosts talk about music, Apple Watch, and getting out of your kid's way. Also: life and MacBooks Pro.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+V1xq-mGJ ]]> Episode 550: Ampersands and Raisins https://www.backtowork.limo/550 http://5by5.tv/b2w/550 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts dive further into browser extensions and why they're so critical to filtering your world. 1:39:53 false DISCUSSED: Dan and his son are up to Daniel Craig in their Bond journey, and this leads to an exploration of how our feelings about movies and their characters can change over time; considering the media you're scared to rewatch since it's probably not as good as you remember; your hosts dive further into browser extensions and why they're so critical to filtering your world.

The Leftovers
The Leftovers
Neil Breen
Neil Breen
License to Clown
License to Clown

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The Leftovers
The Leftovers
Neil Breen
Neil Breen
License to Clown
License to Clown

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan and his son are up to Daniel Craig in their Bond journey, and this leads to an exploration of how our feelings about movies and their characters can change over time; considering the media you're scared to rewatch since it's probably not as good as you remember; your hosts dive further into browser extensions and why they're so critical to filtering your world.

The Leftovers
The Leftovers
Neil Breen
Neil Breen
License to Clown
License to Clown

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+zHmbroAs ]]> Episode 549: A Typical Feisty Boy Child https://www.backtowork.limo/549 http://5by5.tv/b2w/549 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin shares a bunch of Safari extensions that do new stuff—or do old stuff in a cool or interesting way. 1:21:36 false DISCUSSED: Exploring rural voices; the things that kids (and we) have had stolen away over the past couple years; what movie would get your butt back into a cinema seat?; an opinionated dive into Safari's new approach to tabs (and why it feels so concerning); and, finally, Merlin shares a bunch of Safari extensions that do new stuff—or do old stuff in a cool or interesting way.

Howard gets a little ride. Way of the future.

First!

Three Dark-Haired Brunettes.

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Howard gets a little ride. Way of the future.

First!

Three Dark-Haired Brunettes.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Exploring rural voices; the things that kids (and we) have had stolen away over the past couple years; what movie would get your butt back into a cinema seat?; an opinionated dive into Safari's new approach to tabs (and why it feels so concerning); and, finally, Merlin shares a bunch of Safari extensions that do new stuff—or do old stuff in a cool or interesting way.

Howard gets a little ride. Way of the future.

First!

Three Dark-Haired Brunettes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+1F4dhnpJ ]]> Episode 548: The Results of This Dog https://www.backtowork.limo/548 http://5by5.tv/b2w/548 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Scratching the surface of iOS 15's many clever and life-enhancing new features. 1:14:26 false DISCUSSED: Merlin considers a black market medical purchase; the anatomical anomalies of the problematic sleeper are considered; some favorite YouTube finds are discussed; and, finally, your hosts begin scratching the surface of iOS 15's many clever and life-enhancing new features.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GhwCB08A ]]> Episode 547: Backyard Butt Doctor https://www.backtowork.limo/547 http://5by5.tv/b2w/547 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin almost talk about iOS 15. 1:08:47 false Dan and Merlin almost talk about iOS 15.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PcnVbKHa ]]> Episode 546: Snow Day for Nerds https://www.backtowork.limo/546 http://5by5.tv/b2w/546 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Reporting live from the show floor and looking at options for time tracking. 56:57 false Reporting live from the show floor and looking at options for time tracking.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rwcbD4xh ]]> Episode 545: The Cat's Fine https://www.backtowork.limo/545 http://5by5.tv/b2w/545 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:04:22 false DISCUSSED: The rules of "Rabbit Rabbit"; exploring the magic of Domino's probability-altering powers; forests versus trees and past versus future; Chevy Chase and a familial ninety-ten inversion; and, finally, praise for Lulu Miller's mind-blowing thoughts on the downsides of imposing "order" onto chaos.

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]]> DISCUSSED: The rules of "Rabbit Rabbit"; exploring the magic of Domino's probability-altering powers; forests versus trees and past versus future; Chevy Chase and a familial ninety-ten inversion; and, finally, praise for Lulu Miller's mind-blowing thoughts on the downsides of imposing "order" onto chaos.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GbcIQT3c ]]> Episode 544: Tentpole of Nostalgia https://www.backtowork.limo/544 http://5by5.tv/b2w/544 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:05:15 false Links for this episode:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Fy7Eqn7k ]]> Episode 543: Clownitentiary https://www.backtowork.limo/543 http://5by5.tv/b2w/543 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Nicholson movies; Synology yums and yucks; difficulties of shows about music; upcoming rabbit rabbit plans. 1:11:29 false DISCUSSED: Nicholson movies; Synology yums and yucks; difficulties of shows about music; upcoming rabbit rabbit plans.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Nicholson movies; Synology yums and yucks; difficulties of shows about music; upcoming rabbit rabbit plans.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+RHhQuuOJ ]]> Episode 542: MRSA Mann https://www.backtowork.limo/542 http://5by5.tv/b2w/542 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Catching up; Merlin's Travel Results; praise for "Best in Show" SCTV, and public libraries; Dan has a new computer. 1:18:10 false DISCUSSED: Catching up; Merlin's Travel Results; praise for Best in Show, SCTV, and public libraries; Dan has a new computer.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Catching up; Merlin's Travel Results; praise for Best in Show, SCTV, and public libraries; Dan has a new computer.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3kQ6YS0g ]]> Episode 541: Proprietary Escape Key https://www.backtowork.limo/541 http://5by5.tv/b2w/541 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A celebration of M1 devices, the benefits of learning how to learn, and considering when a new learning curve might be worth the climb. 1:24:51 false A celebration of M1 devices, the benefits of learning how to learn, and considering when a new learning curve might be worth the climb.

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]]> A celebration of M1 devices, the benefits of learning how to learn, and considering when a new learning curve might be worth the climb.

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]]> A celebration of M1 devices, the benefits of learning how to learn, and considering when a new learning curve might be worth the climb.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jME6sJd_ ]]> Episode 540: Extreme Medical Sloth https://www.backtowork.limo/540 http://5by5.tv/b2w/540 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Find the tool you need—but, keep asking yourself, "Soooooo…*now* what?" 1:09:50 false Find the tool you need—but, keep asking yourself, "Soooooo…now what?"

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]]> Find the tool you need—but, keep asking yourself, "Soooooo…now what?"

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+IhX-T9zK ]]> Episode 539: Where the Ghosts Live https://www.backtowork.limo/539 http://5by5.tv/b2w/539 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Things get pretty silly, yet somehow land on some extremely Back to Work points about time management, compression, values, and moving your own goalposts. For some reason, McDonald's becomes an important controlling metaphor. 1:19:11 false Things get pretty silly, yet somehow land on some extremely Back to Work points about time management, compression, values, and moving your own goalposts. For some reason, McDonald's becomes an important controlling metaphor.

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]]> Things get pretty silly, yet somehow land on some extremely Back to Work points about time management, compression, values, and moving your own goalposts. For some reason, McDonald's becomes an important controlling metaphor.

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]]> Things get pretty silly, yet somehow land on some extremely Back to Work points about time management, compression, values, and moving your own goalposts. For some reason, McDonald's becomes an important controlling metaphor.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+QPx6Piwd ]]> Episode 538: Tossed Salad of Remembrance https://www.backtowork.limo/538 http://5by5.tv/b2w/538 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan begins a journey into new worlds of voice control and home automation. 1:31:25 false DISCUSSED: Dan begins a journey into new worlds of voice control and home automation.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan begins a journey into new worlds of voice control and home automation.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+CluN2tGe ]]> Episode 537: Insane Corner of My Own Design https://www.backtowork.limo/537 http://5by5.tv/b2w/537 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Some ups and downs of living the smart speaker lifestyle. 1:10:02 false DISCUSSED: Some ups and downs of living the smart speaker lifestyle.

Also: the dramatis personae of The Land of Make Believe; feeding the demon dogs; and learning to be careful with the words we put in front of other words.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Some ups and downs of living the smart speaker lifestyle.

Also: the dramatis personae of The Land of Make Believe; feeding the demon dogs; and learning to be careful with the words we put in front of other words.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Some ups and downs of living the smart speaker lifestyle.

Also: the dramatis personae of The Land of Make Believe; feeding the demon dogs; and learning to be careful with the words we put in front of other words.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9D--Hsc- ]]> Episode 536: Fonzie Slap https://www.backtowork.limo/536 http://5by5.tv/b2w/536 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 The long arc of calendar talk starts to wind down with some hard talk on disambiguation and actually really getting real. 1:20:48 false DISCUSSED: Merlin and his wife realize the moment they crossed a line; in Follow-Up, your hosts celebrate the late great Fred Willard; in further Follow-Up, the state of the union in smart voice devices is considered; and, finally, the long arc of calendar talk starts to wind down with some hard talk on disambiguation and actually really getting real.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin and his wife realize the moment they crossed a line; in Follow-Up, your hosts celebrate the late great Fred Willard; in further Follow-Up, the state of the union in smart voice devices is considered; and, finally, the long arc of calendar talk starts to wind down with some hard talk on disambiguation and actually really getting real.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin and his wife realize the moment they crossed a line; in Follow-Up, your hosts celebrate the late great Fred Willard; in further Follow-Up, the state of the union in smart voice devices is considered; and, finally, the long arc of calendar talk starts to wind down with some hard talk on disambiguation and actually really getting real.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PvNiDZ0g ]]> Episode 535: Long-Term Play Value https://www.backtowork.limo/535 http://5by5.tv/b2w/535 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan finally gets more three-six-five, and Merlin gets extremely deep in the stack. Also, just a *little* more calendar talk, including a model for deciding where something goes. 1:24:50 false DISCUSSED: Dan finally gets more three-six-five, and Merlin gets extremely deep in the stack. Also, just a little more calendar talk, including a model for deciding where something goes.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan finally gets more three-six-five, and Merlin gets extremely deep in the stack. Also, just a little more calendar talk, including a model for deciding where something goes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Ypqpjse6 ]]> Episode 534: Manga and Others https://www.backtowork.limo/534 http://5by5.tv/b2w/534 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts dive into their favorite announcements coming out of WWDC and explore how exactly you decide where something *should* go. 1:55:41 false DISCUSSED: Merlin runs into some problems reporting live from the show floor; is social media making us as happy as we'd like to think?; thoughts on pro wrestlers and the films of John Carpenter; finding the triggers for action that you didn't know you needed; recommendations for videos and Firefox extensions; why we use the web browsers that we use; your hosts dive into their favorite announcements coming out of WWDC; how exactly do you decide where something should go?; Dan reveals he has become the third kind of calendar person; exploring the ineffable (but indisputably real) value of finding technologies and experiences that you actually enjoy; and, finally, Merlin shares a novel misunderstanding with a voice dingus.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin runs into some problems reporting live from the show floor; is social media making us as happy as we'd like to think?; thoughts on pro wrestlers and the films of John Carpenter; finding the triggers for action that you didn't know you needed; recommendations for videos and Firefox extensions; why we use the web browsers that we use; your hosts dive into their favorite announcements coming out of WWDC; how exactly do you decide where something should go?; Dan reveals he has become the third kind of calendar person; exploring the ineffable (but indisputably real) value of finding technologies and experiences that you actually enjoy; and, finally, Merlin shares a novel misunderstanding with a voice dingus.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin runs into some problems reporting live from the show floor; is social media making us as happy as we'd like to think?; thoughts on pro wrestlers and the films of John Carpenter; finding the triggers for action that you didn't know you needed; recommendations for videos and Firefox extensions; why we use the web browsers that we use; your hosts dive into their favorite announcements coming out of WWDC; how exactly do you decide where something should go?; Dan reveals he has become the third kind of calendar person; exploring the ineffable (but indisputably real) value of finding technologies and experiences that you actually enjoy; and, finally, Merlin shares a novel misunderstanding with a voice dingus.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+w2oyDSmd ]]> Episode 533: A Container for Your Future Plans https://www.backtowork.limo/533 http://5by5.tv/b2w/533 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Part one of a deep dive into calendars. 1:46:00 false DISCUSSED: Part one of a deep dive into calendars.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+x3Yfmn2Z ]]> Episode 532: That's Not My Ghost https://www.backtowork.limo/532 http://5by5.tv/b2w/532 Tue, 25 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin is full of beans this week. 1:36:41 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is full of beans this week.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NFBP4P3Q ]]> Episode 531: Where Grog Got Eaten https://www.backtowork.limo/531 http://5by5.tv/b2w/531 Tue, 18 May 2021 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A classic, old-school “Odds ’n Sods” episode. 1:13:42 false DISCUSSED: A classic, old-school “Odds ’n Sods” episode that includes: Apple’s audio upgrade announcement; AirTags and the promising future of UWB; lots of thoughts on anxiety; caffeine weaners; tongue-rolling; and a salt and pepper of media recently enjoyed (and now recommended).

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]]> DISCUSSED: A classic, old-school “Odds ’n Sods” episode that includes: Apple’s audio upgrade announcement; AirTags and the promising future of UWB; lots of thoughts on anxiety; caffeine weaners; tongue-rolling; and a salt and pepper of media recently enjoyed (and now recommended).

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]]> DISCUSSED: A classic, old-school “Odds ’n Sods” episode that includes: Apple’s audio upgrade announcement; AirTags and the promising future of UWB; lots of thoughts on anxiety; caffeine weaners; tongue-rolling; and a salt and pepper of media recently enjoyed (and now recommended).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3DhXbQQD ]]> Episode 530: Nouns in America https://www.backtowork.limo/530 http://5by5.tv/b2w/530 Tue, 11 May 2021 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Do we really want to rebuild The Embarcadero Freeway? 1:07:58 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has been cracking nuts, and Dan is enjoying a beverage; in Follow-Up, Dan has made great progress with his new voice assistant; Merlin has thoughts on choosing a dingus ecosystem that’s right for you; words mean things, and often you want the right “procedure word”; Merlin has some good Back to Work-adjacent media recommendations; do we really want to rebuild The Embarcadero Freeway? Really?; and, Dan has some new scholarship on the films of Stanley Kubrick.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has been cracking nuts, and Dan is enjoying a beverage; in Follow-Up, Dan has made great progress with his new voice assistant; Merlin has thoughts on choosing a dingus ecosystem that’s right for you; words mean things, and often you want the right “procedure word”; Merlin has some good Back to Work-adjacent media recommendations; do we really want to rebuild The Embarcadero Freeway? Really?; and, Dan has some new scholarship on the films of Stanley Kubrick.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has been cracking nuts, and Dan is enjoying a beverage; in Follow-Up, Dan has made great progress with his new voice assistant; Merlin has thoughts on choosing a dingus ecosystem that’s right for you; words mean things, and often you want the right “procedure word”; Merlin has some good Back to Work-adjacent media recommendations; do we really want to rebuild The Embarcadero Freeway? Really?; and, Dan has some new scholarship on the films of Stanley Kubrick.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cXN8JvKX ]]> Episode 529: Different Flavors of Fear https://www.backtowork.limo/529 http://5by5.tv/b2w/529 Tue, 04 May 2021 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Try to keep your hands away from the dragon’s mouth. 1:26:24 false DISCUSSED: Dan is actively gaslighting Merlin, and this can be proven; please stop stealing focus; praise for Ferris Bueller in general and the knees of Sloane Peterson in particular; passing thoughts on fear, procrastination, impostor syndrome, and solving the right problem; Merlin is delighted to discover a much-improved Little Snitch; Dan has thoughts on his Ford’s weird button; in gadget updates, Dan has found some useful headphones and has thoughts on trying to use his new Google dingus; finally, just in general, try to keep your hands away from the dragon’s mouth.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan is actively gaslighting Merlin, and this can be proven; please stop stealing focus; praise for Ferris Bueller in general and the knees of Sloane Peterson in particular; passing thoughts on fear, procrastination, impostor syndrome, and solving the right problem; Merlin is delighted to discover a much-improved Little Snitch; Dan has thoughts on his Ford’s weird button; in gadget updates, Dan has found some useful headphones and has thoughts on trying to use his new Google dingus; finally, just in general, try to keep your hands away from the dragon’s mouth.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan is actively gaslighting Merlin, and this can be proven; please stop stealing focus; praise for Ferris Bueller in general and the knees of Sloane Peterson in particular; passing thoughts on fear, procrastination, impostor syndrome, and solving the right problem; Merlin is delighted to discover a much-improved Little Snitch; Dan has thoughts on his Ford’s weird button; in gadget updates, Dan has found some useful headphones and has thoughts on trying to use his new Google dingus; finally, just in general, try to keep your hands away from the dragon’s mouth.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Zimcl13E ]]> Episode 528: Half a Parachute https://www.backtowork.limo/528 http://5by5.tv/b2w/528 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin has a whole new setup, and Dan has a whole new TV. 1:30:52 false Merlin has a whole new setup, and Dan has a whole new TV.

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]]> Merlin has a whole new setup, and Dan has a whole new TV.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Q6dnepeP ]]> Episode 527: Classic Mentos Situation https://www.backtowork.limo/527 http://5by5.tv/b2w/527 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan has strong feelings about TV shopping. 1:04:12 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; sleep is complicated; food is complicated, too; Dan tries to build muscles the right way; he also has strong feelings about TV shopping; Merlin just wants someone to tell him which is The Good One.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; sleep is complicated; food is complicated, too; Dan tries to build muscles the right way; he also has strong feelings about TV shopping; Merlin just wants someone to tell him which is The Good One.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; sleep is complicated; food is complicated, too; Dan tries to build muscles the right way; he also has strong feelings about TV shopping; Merlin just wants someone to tell him which is The Good One.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ivjiaJM_ ]]> Episode 526: Above-Average Practices https://www.backtowork.limo/526 http://5by5.tv/b2w/526 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Thinking about what comes next as we get back to ““normal."" 1:00:33 false DISCUSSED: some important movie follow-up; films (and other media) can be a powerful way to talk about things we aren't supposed to be talking about; Merlin has some links to help think about what comes next as we get back to ““normal""; plus, follow-up on Dan's Kindle journey, including some really useful tips.

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]]> DISCUSSED: some important movie follow-up; films (and other media) can be a powerful way to talk about things we aren't supposed to be talking about; Merlin has some links to help think about what comes next as we get back to ““normal""; plus, follow-up on Dan's Kindle journey, including some really useful tips.

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]]> DISCUSSED: some important movie follow-up; films (and other media) can be a powerful way to talk about things we aren't supposed to be talking about; Merlin has some links to help think about what comes next as we get back to ““normal""; plus, follow-up on Dan's Kindle journey, including some really useful tips.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+y2LEutaq ]]> Episode 525: The Pollution of Modernity https://www.backtowork.limo/525 http://5by5.tv/b2w/525 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts begin a dive into the Kindle ecosystem that turns into a dive into ""The Kindle Ecosystem."" 1:30:54 false DISCUSSED: fake southern accents lead to some movie talk; Merlin apologizes; Dan does not want to spend a night in The Box; please utilize the restroom that conforms to the color of your gender; a guardsman pitches Merlin's wife; Merlin goes off on a surprisingly long tangent on kung fu movies--especially the work of The Great Gordon Liu; Dan needs a syllabus to get Cash even more into Godzilla movies; there are some words on DC movies; your hosts begin a dive into the Kindle ecosystem that turns into a dive into ""The Kindle Ecosystem""; Friend-of-the-Show, Moisés, provides some beneficial real-time follow-up regarding the king of monsters; Merlin needs some movie backstory but also wants wants to make it extremely clear that he is very attracted to an English actress.

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]]> DISCUSSED: fake southern accents lead to some movie talk; Merlin apologizes; Dan does not want to spend a night in The Box; please utilize the restroom that conforms to the color of your gender; a guardsman pitches Merlin's wife; Merlin goes off on a surprisingly long tangent on kung fu movies--especially the work of The Great Gordon Liu; Dan needs a syllabus to get Cash even more into Godzilla movies; there are some words on DC movies; your hosts begin a dive into the Kindle ecosystem that turns into a dive into ""The Kindle Ecosystem""; Friend-of-the-Show, Moisés, provides some beneficial real-time follow-up regarding the king of monsters; Merlin needs some movie backstory but also wants wants to make it extremely clear that he is very attracted to an English actress.

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]]> DISCUSSED: fake southern accents lead to some movie talk; Merlin apologizes; Dan does not want to spend a night in The Box; please utilize the restroom that conforms to the color of your gender; a guardsman pitches Merlin's wife; Merlin goes off on a surprisingly long tangent on kung fu movies--especially the work of The Great Gordon Liu; Dan needs a syllabus to get Cash even more into Godzilla movies; there are some words on DC movies; your hosts begin a dive into the Kindle ecosystem that turns into a dive into ""The Kindle Ecosystem""; Friend-of-the-Show, Moisés, provides some beneficial real-time follow-up regarding the king of monsters; Merlin needs some movie backstory but also wants wants to make it extremely clear that he is very attracted to an English actress.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+VMWBCK7b ]]> Episode 524: The Silver Linings Guy https://www.backtowork.limo/524 http://5by5.tv/b2w/524 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Considering anxiety and OCD in these fraught times. 1:33:04 false DISCUSSED: iOS has gotten really good; still, there's some Apple stuff we'd love to see get better; some Covid updates; anxiety and OCD in these fraught times; finally, Dan and Merlin need your advice for some networking upgrades.

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]]> DISCUSSED: iOS has gotten really good; still, there's some Apple stuff we'd love to see get better; some Covid updates; anxiety and OCD in these fraught times; finally, Dan and Merlin need your advice for some networking upgrades.

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]]> DISCUSSED: iOS has gotten really good; still, there's some Apple stuff we'd love to see get better; some Covid updates; anxiety and OCD in these fraught times; finally, Dan and Merlin need your advice for some networking upgrades.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Yno0RJPh ]]> Episode 523: My Fingers Know It https://www.backtowork.limo/523 http://5by5.tv/b2w/523 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 On the joys of "The Everything Button" and the myriad benefits of learning the key commands. 1:22:23 false DISCUSSED: DST and rebooting sleep; some quick documentary talk; a challenging H.R. Giger poster; updates on sane prepping, looking at some interesting sources for electric power; on rational prepping; oh, boy, fatbergs; and, finally, a quick dive into the joys of "The Everything Button" and the myriad benefits of learning the key commands.

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]]> DISCUSSED: DST and rebooting sleep; some quick documentary talk; a challenging H.R. Giger poster; updates on sane prepping, looking at some interesting sources for electric power; on rational prepping; oh, boy, fatbergs; and, finally, a quick dive into the joys of "The Everything Button" and the myriad benefits of learning the key commands.

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]]> DISCUSSED: DST and rebooting sleep; some quick documentary talk; a challenging H.R. Giger poster; updates on sane prepping, looking at some interesting sources for electric power; on rational prepping; oh, boy, fatbergs; and, finally, a quick dive into the joys of "The Everything Button" and the myriad benefits of learning the key commands.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uprAn0kz ]]> Episode 522: Where All the Memories Go https://www.backtowork.limo/522 http://5by5.tv/b2w/522 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Diving deep on the power of infrastructure. Yes, for you, too. 1:27:24 false Diving deep on the power of infrastructure. Yes, for you, too.

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]]> Diving deep on the power of infrastructure. Yes, for you, too.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YLmL5PvT ]]> Episode 521: Nozzle Tov https://www.backtowork.limo/521 http://5by5.tv/b2w/521 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:06:03 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot to say about fizzy water and the drugs of Florida; someone please help Dan get his old Twitter name; talking recent media and deciding when a kid is "ready" for it; some Marvel talk; Jack Kirby ruled; finally, hey, tell us what you'd like to hear on topics related to preparation and infrastructure.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot to say about fizzy water and the drugs of Florida; someone please help Dan get his old Twitter name; talking recent media and deciding when a kid is "ready" for it; some Marvel talk; Jack Kirby ruled; finally, hey, tell us what you'd like to hear on topics related to preparation and infrastructure.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot to say about fizzy water and the drugs of Florida; someone please help Dan get his old Twitter name; talking recent media and deciding when a kid is "ready" for it; some Marvel talk; Jack Kirby ruled; finally, hey, tell us what you'd like to hear on topics related to preparation and infrastructure.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+52loNtko ]]> Episode 520: Preemptive Punishment Food https://www.backtowork.limo/520 http://5by5.tv/b2w/520 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Preparing isn't just for preppers. But, how do you incorporate scope and infrastructure without turning into a nut? 1:09:42 false Preparing isn't just for preppers. But, how do you incorporate scope and infrastructure without turning into a nut?

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]]> Preparing isn't just for preppers. But, how do you incorporate scope and infrastructure without turning into a nut?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OwIoGiMj ]]> Episode 519: Designated Toilet https://www.backtowork.limo/519 http://5by5.tv/b2w/519 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan has updates on Texas's recent weather events and the unanticipated cascading effects on complex and interconnected infrastructures. 1:11:40 false DISCUSSED: Dan has updates on Texas's recent weather events and the unanticipated cascading effects on complex and interconnected infrastructures; then, for dessert, your hosts explore the delights and insights of the "isolated tracks" rabbit hole.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan has updates on Texas's recent weather events and the unanticipated cascading effects on complex and interconnected infrastructures; then, for dessert, your hosts explore the delights and insights of the "isolated tracks" rabbit hole.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan has updates on Texas's recent weather events and the unanticipated cascading effects on complex and interconnected infrastructures; then, for dessert, your hosts explore the delights and insights of the "isolated tracks" rabbit hole.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+noYpTxTe ]]> Episode 518: 10% of a Headache https://www.backtowork.limo/518 http://5by5.tv/b2w/518 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 As The Lone Star state struggles with a surfeit of anomalous weather events, your hosts dig into the challenges inherent to all sorts of complex, interconnected systems. 1:11:13 false DISCUSSED: As The Lone Star state struggles with a surfeit of anomalous weather events, your hosts dig into the challenges inherent to all sorts of complex, interconnected systems.

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]]> DISCUSSED: As The Lone Star state struggles with a surfeit of anomalous weather events, your hosts dig into the challenges inherent to all sorts of complex, interconnected systems.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+upZXThwX ]]> Episode 517: How Daddy Make That Paper https://www.backtowork.limo/517 http://5by5.tv/b2w/517 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin presents a lengthy and disordered jeremiad on HomeKit, HomeKit apps, and the new iOS playground; which is mostly all just to say: why are email apps still so terrible? 1:08:10 false DISCUSSED: Doing pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good; Dan discovers a shark is menacingly circling one of his product names; there's a reason Merlin is not in the corner office; your hosts fondly recall the Avon products of their youth; Dan shares a terrific anecdote about George Harrison and Phil Collins; please don't use my things for things those things aren't things to be used for; Mission: Impossible movies are very good; if you want to really appreciate something, it helps to make yourself be an amateur again; a recommendation for a very smart Mac location managing app; Merlin presents a lengthy and disordered jeremiad on HomeKit, HomeKit apps, and the new iOS playground; which is mostly all just to say: why are email apps still so terrible?

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]]> DISCUSSED: Doing pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good; Dan discovers a shark is menacingly circling one of his product names; there's a reason Merlin is not in the corner office; your hosts fondly recall the Avon products of their youth; Dan shares a terrific anecdote about George Harrison and Phil Collins; please don't use my things for things those things aren't things to be used for; Mission: Impossible movies are very good; if you want to really appreciate something, it helps to make yourself be an amateur again; a recommendation for a very smart Mac location managing app; Merlin presents a lengthy and disordered jeremiad on HomeKit, HomeKit apps, and the new iOS playground; which is mostly all just to say: why are email apps still so terrible?

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]]> DISCUSSED: Doing pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good; Dan discovers a shark is menacingly circling one of his product names; there's a reason Merlin is not in the corner office; your hosts fondly recall the Avon products of their youth; Dan shares a terrific anecdote about George Harrison and Phil Collins; please don't use my things for things those things aren't things to be used for; Mission: Impossible movies are very good; if you want to really appreciate something, it helps to make yourself be an amateur again; a recommendation for a very smart Mac location managing app; Merlin presents a lengthy and disordered jeremiad on HomeKit, HomeKit apps, and the new iOS playground; which is mostly all just to say: why are email apps still so terrible?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0eiX9fPo ]]> Episode 516: The Steely Dan Dad https://www.backtowork.limo/516 http://5by5.tv/b2w/516 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 No way am I even going to attempt a description this week. With that said: [this is a good one] 1:03:09 false No way am I even going to attempt a description this week.

With that said:

[this is a good one]

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With that said:

[this is a good one]

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]]> No way am I even going to attempt a description this week.

With that said:

[this is a good one]

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ZPYv7931 ]]> Episode 515: Please Do Not Tapdance for Me https://www.backtowork.limo/515 http://5by5.tv/b2w/515 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Four basic steps for being a successful adult (who has to deal with other adults) 58:47 false DISCUSSED: There are things that one wants to see less or fewer often; is this particular button actually hooked up to anything?; there is literal must-see TV and you must see it literally immediately; everything is catching on fire; four basic steps for being a successful adult (who has to deal with other adults); thoughts on creativity and focal length; the process of unpandemicizing, or: do we still know how to put a Casual Corner in a mall?; Dan is loving his iPad; Merlin introduces a theory on The Velocity of Writing Instruments; and, finally, a quick celebrity cameo.

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]]> DISCUSSED: There are things that one wants to see less or fewer often; is this particular button actually hooked up to anything?; there is literal must-see TV and you must see it literally immediately; everything is catching on fire; four basic steps for being a successful adult (who has to deal with other adults); thoughts on creativity and focal length; the process of unpandemicizing, or: do we still know how to put a Casual Corner in a mall?; Dan is loving his iPad; Merlin introduces a theory on The Velocity of Writing Instruments; and, finally, a quick celebrity cameo.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Dd8uX1Z7 ]]> Episode 514: Chicken Wipe https://www.backtowork.limo/514 http://5by5.tv/b2w/514 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan continues to explore the exciting possibilities of his latest hardware acquisition. 1:02:14 false DISCUSSED: Dan continues to explore the exciting possibilities of his latest hardware acquisition.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rT1fxmNC ]]> Episode 513: A Preferred Testicle https://www.backtowork.limo/513 http://5by5.tv/b2w/513 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts start diving into Dan's exciting new acquisition and how best to put to good use. 1:16:29 false DISCUSSED: life's relentlessness continues apace; Cash enjoyed Dan's modified Godfather trilogy; celebrating Lil' Inappropriate Books; a terrific recent use of "Layla"; some Inside Baseball talk about a recommended app segment; then, for the balance of the episode, your hosts start diving into Dan's exciting new acquisition and how best to put to good use.

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]]> DISCUSSED: life's relentlessness continues apace; Cash enjoyed Dan's modified Godfather trilogy; celebrating Lil' Inappropriate Books; a terrific recent use of "Layla"; some Inside Baseball talk about a recommended app segment; then, for the balance of the episode, your hosts start diving into Dan's exciting new acquisition and how best to put to good use.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UEKEaDah ]]> Episode 512: You Have a Mustard Fetish https://www.backtowork.limo/512 http://5by5.tv/b2w/512 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Some people see forests, while others see trees. 1:12:41 false DISCUSSED: Merlin looks at a shelf and then, for some reason, discusses it; walls and Japanese beds and jokey-sized dishwashers all benefit from wheels; life is different when you live on a boat; it's important to find the right tool for the job; some people see forests, while others see trees; Merlin performs his very good Gordon Ramsey impression; Merlin also performs his very good David Lynch impression; in Follow-Up, we learn the extremely unsatisfying reason Personal Requests weren't working on a HomePod; there is discussion of the power of Siri alongside frustrations with its poor documentation; interesting bugs are discussed; your hosts explore the similarities between good documentation and good recipes; weird comic book feet are explored; tips on good media your hosts are enjoying; and, finally, there's some rapid-fire app and scripting recommendations.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin looks at a shelf and then, for some reason, discusses it; walls and Japanese beds and jokey-sized dishwashers all benefit from wheels; life is different when you live on a boat; it's important to find the right tool for the job; some people see forests, while others see trees; Merlin performs his very good Gordon Ramsey impression; Merlin also performs his very good David Lynch impression; in Follow-Up, we learn the extremely unsatisfying reason Personal Requests weren't working on a HomePod; there is discussion of the power of Siri alongside frustrations with its poor documentation; interesting bugs are discussed; your hosts explore the similarities between good documentation and good recipes; weird comic book feet are explored; tips on good media your hosts are enjoying; and, finally, there's some rapid-fire app and scripting recommendations.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin looks at a shelf and then, for some reason, discusses it; walls and Japanese beds and jokey-sized dishwashers all benefit from wheels; life is different when you live on a boat; it's important to find the right tool for the job; some people see forests, while others see trees; Merlin performs his very good Gordon Ramsey impression; Merlin also performs his very good David Lynch impression; in Follow-Up, we learn the extremely unsatisfying reason Personal Requests weren't working on a HomePod; there is discussion of the power of Siri alongside frustrations with its poor documentation; interesting bugs are discussed; your hosts explore the similarities between good documentation and good recipes; weird comic book feet are explored; tips on good media your hosts are enjoying; and, finally, there's some rapid-fire app and scripting recommendations.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ElO-9kyG ]]> Episode 511: One Ringy-Dingy https://www.backtowork.limo/511 http://5by5.tv/b2w/511 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Making a problem go away is not the same thing as solving the problem. 47:20 false DISCUSSED: Making a problem go away is not the same thing as solving the problem.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+_0FediZl ]]> Episode 510: I Cannot Afford Your Loyalty https://www.backtowork.limo/510 http://5by5.tv/b2w/510 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: The generational struggle to understand things we can't understand, dealing with other people, and "Star Wars." 1:37:17 false DISCUSSED: The generational struggle to understand things we can't understand, dealing with other people, and Star Wars.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Ji4j9FwC ]]> Episode 509: The End of the River https://www.backtowork.limo/509 http://5by5.tv/b2w/509 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Sometimes, no one can see the ball—let alone reach the ball. 1:02:40 false Sometimes, no one can see the ball—let alone reach the ball.

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]]> Sometimes, no one can see the ball—let alone reach the ball.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+W28OqgHs ]]> Episode 508: Oscarbation https://www.backtowork.limo/508 http://5by5.tv/b2w/508 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Habits, cycles, and patterns of thinking. Why it's difficult to rehearse success—but surprisingly easy to rehearse failure. 52:43 false DISCUSSED: Habits, cycles, and patterns of thinking. Why it's difficult to rehearse success—but surprisingly easy to rehearse failure.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Habits, cycles, and patterns of thinking. Why it's difficult to rehearse success—but surprisingly easy to rehearse failure.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Habits, cycles, and patterns of thinking. Why it's difficult to rehearse success—but surprisingly easy to rehearse failure.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+T9Y6dr_b ]]> Episode 507: Voltron of Luck https://www.backtowork.limo/507 http://5by5.tv/b2w/507 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Discussed: the paths of thought and emerging from a rut the size of the Grand Canyon. 43:26 false Discussed: the paths of thought and emerging from a rut the size of the Grand Canyon.

]]> Discussed: the paths of thought and emerging from a rut the size of the Grand Canyon.

]]> Discussed: the paths of thought and emerging from a rut the size of the Grand Canyon.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3aA0_XoN ]]> Episode 505: Everything is Everything https://www.backtowork.limo/505 http://5by5.tv/b2w/505 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:26:55 false DISCUSSED: From Jerry Lewis to a drinking bird in a scant 80 minutes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MxMIDJkk ]]> Episode 504: Double Wrong https://www.backtowork.limo/504 http://5by5.tv/b2w/504 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin is a little obsessed with a new Mac productivity app. 1:26:37 false DISCUSSED: lot of projects going on!; praise for Nicki Minaj; some recent TV shows that are important to your hosts; Merlin is a little obsessed with a new Mac productivity app; interrogating problems with deliveries and porch pirates; vehicle theft can be very confusing; and, finally, some insight nobody asked for into Merlin's ambitious new hardware project.

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]]> DISCUSSED: lot of projects going on!; praise for Nicki Minaj; some recent TV shows that are important to your hosts; Merlin is a little obsessed with a new Mac productivity app; interrogating problems with deliveries and porch pirates; vehicle theft can be very confusing; and, finally, some insight nobody asked for into Merlin's ambitious new hardware project.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+mKPBgkjr ]]> Episode 503: My Emotional Porthole https://www.backtowork.limo/503 http://5by5.tv/b2w/503 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts talk about the various (often non-obvious) costs of adding, changing, or removing features. 1:23:17 false DISCUSSED: Merlin's additions to Bunch have him stepping on his own dingus; maybe it's time to invert the permissive legacy model for who gets access to us (as well as how and when); there's no amount of technology that can make other people be decent; Oh. Hey. Defaults? Be better; also, please quit stealing my focus; Dan is not buying anything new; your hosts talk about the various (often non-obvious) costs of adding, changing, or removing features; maybe building your whole business on Facebook wasn't such a great idea; passing discussion of Bloom County, Muppet dogs, and a Tilikum bottle; the tale of Underscore's unexpected success, and the costs it brought; talk of affordances; and, finally, Just cough up some dough, Mac!

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin's additions to Bunch have him stepping on his own dingus; maybe it's time to invert the permissive legacy model for who gets access to us (as well as how and when); there's no amount of technology that can make other people be decent; Oh. Hey. Defaults? Be better; also, please quit stealing my focus; Dan is not buying anything new; your hosts talk about the various (often non-obvious) costs of adding, changing, or removing features; maybe building your whole business on Facebook wasn't such a great idea; passing discussion of Bloom County, Muppet dogs, and a Tilikum bottle; the tale of Underscore's unexpected success, and the costs it brought; talk of affordances; and, finally, Just cough up some dough, Mac!

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin's additions to Bunch have him stepping on his own dingus; maybe it's time to invert the permissive legacy model for who gets access to us (as well as how and when); there's no amount of technology that can make other people be decent; Oh. Hey. Defaults? Be better; also, please quit stealing my focus; Dan is not buying anything new; your hosts talk about the various (often non-obvious) costs of adding, changing, or removing features; maybe building your whole business on Facebook wasn't such a great idea; passing discussion of Bloom County, Muppet dogs, and a Tilikum bottle; the tale of Underscore's unexpected success, and the costs it brought; talk of affordances; and, finally, Just cough up some dough, Mac!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Lq-wTpH9 ]]> Episode 502: Lifestyle Billy Butcher https://www.backtowork.limo/502 http://5by5.tv/b2w/502 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin has a lot to say about the benefits of making lists. 1:10:06 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot to say about the benefits of making lists; this leads to an old-school stemwinder on "Journal" calendars, functional playlists, shared Notes, the lessons of the cutlery drawer, desire paths, arbitrary grids, "Reference" albums, urban bike hooks, auxiliary paper towel holders, and more; praise for The Boys; the magical combination of Halide and Pixelmator Photo; Dan resurrects a beloved podcast; and, finally, Merlin endorses a really weird British weather report that can help you sleep.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot to say about the benefits of making lists; this leads to an old-school stemwinder on "Journal" calendars, functional playlists, shared Notes, the lessons of the cutlery drawer, desire paths, arbitrary grids, "Reference" albums, urban bike hooks, auxiliary paper towel holders, and more; praise for The Boys; the magical combination of Halide and Pixelmator Photo; Dan resurrects a beloved podcast; and, finally, Merlin endorses a really weird British weather report that can help you sleep.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot to say about the benefits of making lists; this leads to an old-school stemwinder on "Journal" calendars, functional playlists, shared Notes, the lessons of the cutlery drawer, desire paths, arbitrary grids, "Reference" albums, urban bike hooks, auxiliary paper towel holders, and more; praise for The Boys; the magical combination of Halide and Pixelmator Photo; Dan resurrects a beloved podcast; and, finally, Merlin endorses a really weird British weather report that can help you sleep.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+BkJVwvyh ]]> Episode 501: You're Sad Wrong https://www.backtowork.limo/501 http://5by5.tv/b2w/501 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin highly recommends a recent podcast episode about why we're all so exhausted and what we might want to do about it. 1:09:43 false DISCUSSED: hey, it's an advice episode!; San Francisco has a lot of available office space; a musical unguent for your soul; a cool font that makes accessibility pretty; getting in front of your next wave of depression; the Emotional Police are here to cite you for your numerous infractions; and, finally, Merlin highly recommends a recent podcast episode about why we're all so exhausted and what we might want to do about it.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Mquirt1w ]]> Episode 500: The Legacy of Guessing https://www.backtowork.limo/500 http://5by5.tv/b2w/500 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Apple Event Follow-Up, thoughts on the rumors racket, app recommendations, plus some productivity insight, courtesy of The Buddha. 1:27:07 false DISCUSSED: Sending good vibes to The Dude; Merlin has a couple awesome app recommendations; some Follow-Up on the Apple Event, including what your hosts are ordering and what they're each excited about; which kinds of things your hosts do and do not find useful about the Apple Rumor Industrial Complex; Dan tries on a new iOS camera app; Merlin recommends a clever web cam app; some of our voice friends hear well, others understand well, and some sound good, but none (for now) do it all; finally, Dan finds some productivity insight, courtesy of The Buddha.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Sending good vibes to The Dude; Merlin has a couple awesome app recommendations; some Follow-Up on the Apple Event, including what your hosts are ordering and what they're each excited about; which kinds of things your hosts do and do not find useful about the Apple Rumor Industrial Complex; Dan tries on a new iOS camera app; Merlin recommends a clever web cam app; some of our voice friends hear well, others understand well, and some sound good, but none (for now) do it all; finally, Dan finds some productivity insight, courtesy of The Buddha.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Sending good vibes to The Dude; Merlin has a couple awesome app recommendations; some Follow-Up on the Apple Event, including what your hosts are ordering and what they're each excited about; which kinds of things your hosts do and do not find useful about the Apple Rumor Industrial Complex; Dan tries on a new iOS camera app; Merlin recommends a clever web cam app; some of our voice friends hear well, others understand well, and some sound good, but none (for now) do it all; finally, Dan finds some productivity insight, courtesy of The Buddha.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9vQdZWyR ]]> Episode 499: Where the Boulder Lives https://www.backtowork.limo/499 http://5by5.tv/b2w/499 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin shares some updates on his big resource-leveling project. 55:05 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; Dan is due for a new phone; nostalgia for buying a carton of cigarettes; praise for Netflix's "Challenger" series; Merlin shares some updates on his big resource-leveling project; gotta find those big rocks, amirite; interruptions are the death of the tech person's day; remember, your work is part of your life—not separate from it.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; Dan is due for a new phone; nostalgia for buying a carton of cigarettes; praise for Netflix's "Challenger" series; Merlin shares some updates on his big resource-leveling project; gotta find those big rocks, amirite; interruptions are the death of the tech person's day; remember, your work is part of your life—not separate from it.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; Dan is due for a new phone; nostalgia for buying a carton of cigarettes; praise for Netflix's "Challenger" series; Merlin shares some updates on his big resource-leveling project; gotta find those big rocks, amirite; interruptions are the death of the tech person's day; remember, your work is part of your life—not separate from it.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+gssGVz34 ]]> Episode 498: Soviet Satellite Hair https://www.backtowork.limo/498 http://5by5.tv/b2w/498 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin unleashes an old school stem-winder on taking a recent stab at resource-leveling—using technology! 1:19:34 false DISCUSSED: Merlin craves an easy visit with Floyd; Spirit's lawsuit no longer winds on down the road; Question: what obligation does a company have to support their developer tools? And for how long exactly?; when are new film editions not "the good one?"; despite swearing not to do so, a popular service for monetizing indie content is, as they say, put on blast; lot of talk about business things; waiters shouldn't lie to people who used to be waiters; exciting developments in the Drafts ecosystem; and, finally, Merlin unleashes an old school stem-winder on taking a recent stab at resource-leveling—using technology!

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin craves an easy visit with Floyd; Spirit's lawsuit no longer winds on down the road; Question: what obligation does a company have to support their developer tools? And for how long exactly?; when are new film editions not "the good one?"; despite swearing not to do so, a popular service for monetizing indie content is, as they say, put on blast; lot of talk about business things; waiters shouldn't lie to people who used to be waiters; exciting developments in the Drafts ecosystem; and, finally, Merlin unleashes an old school stem-winder on taking a recent stab at resource-leveling—using technology!

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin craves an easy visit with Floyd; Spirit's lawsuit no longer winds on down the road; Question: what obligation does a company have to support their developer tools? And for how long exactly?; when are new film editions not "the good one?"; despite swearing not to do so, a popular service for monetizing indie content is, as they say, put on blast; lot of talk about business things; waiters shouldn't lie to people who used to be waiters; exciting developments in the Drafts ecosystem; and, finally, Merlin unleashes an old school stem-winder on taking a recent stab at resource-leveling—using technology!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rsFqXWbF ]]> Episode 497: HBO Plus 98 XP for the Enterprise https://www.backtowork.limo/497 http://5by5.tv/b2w/497 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts highlight some of the new features of Apple's recent OS updates with a focus on the powerful ways you can apply them to your life and work. 1:22:38 false DISCUSSED: the boys update one another on some very good media they're enjoying; everybody loves a movie with a big world; Merlin pitches Dan on the improbable magic of Ted Lasso; talk turns to some new features of Apple's recent OS updates; at length, Merlin makes a case for exploring the amazing new functionalities of widgets, complications, and especially the apps of Underscore David Smith; Guardian gets an exciting update and a pro plan; there's some talk of the challenge in finding a VPN that actually does what you think it's doing; it seems like the show is over, but then there's twelve minutes of movie talk with a focus on children and boobs; finally, Merlin kinda busts a gut about trying to run a Mr. Rogers on the kids you care about.

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]]> DISCUSSED: the boys update one another on some very good media they're enjoying; everybody loves a movie with a big world; Merlin pitches Dan on the improbable magic of Ted Lasso; talk turns to some new features of Apple's recent OS updates; at length, Merlin makes a case for exploring the amazing new functionalities of widgets, complications, and especially the apps of Underscore David Smith; Guardian gets an exciting update and a pro plan; there's some talk of the challenge in finding a VPN that actually does what you think it's doing; it seems like the show is over, but then there's twelve minutes of movie talk with a focus on children and boobs; finally, Merlin kinda busts a gut about trying to run a Mr. Rogers on the kids you care about.

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]]> DISCUSSED: the boys update one another on some very good media they're enjoying; everybody loves a movie with a big world; Merlin pitches Dan on the improbable magic of Ted Lasso; talk turns to some new features of Apple's recent OS updates; at length, Merlin makes a case for exploring the amazing new functionalities of widgets, complications, and especially the apps of Underscore David Smith; Guardian gets an exciting update and a pro plan; there's some talk of the challenge in finding a VPN that actually does what you think it's doing; it seems like the show is over, but then there's twelve minutes of movie talk with a focus on children and boobs; finally, Merlin kinda busts a gut about trying to run a Mr. Rogers on the kids you care about.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+SD9u6hOP ]]> Episode 496: The Costume Beej https://www.backtowork.limo/496 http://5by5.tv/b2w/496 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 DISCUSSED: Folks, this one is a doozy, and that's all I'm gonna say about that. 1:13:49 false DISCUSSED: Folks, this one is a doozy, and that's all I'm gonna say about that.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+6i1VuES2 ]]> Episode 495: Even the Mammals https://www.backtowork.limo/495 http://5by5.tv/b2w/495 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:14:53 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; remember to photograph your kid's room; some bearded dragon updates; some thoughts on pets; Merlin's grandfather was a reluctant dog obsessive; Dan wants to read you a label; Merlin met a fellow cadet; check out Dan's videos; Merlin is loving iOS 14, especially the smarter Siri suggestions; speculation on how machines learn; your hosts still want Macs to be Macs; Big Sur notifications are basically a Bop It; are we getting diminishing returns from theoretical Mac improvements?; Dan has a really good analogy involving wrist watches; there's a reason normal people don't like their apps to change; Merlin puts review requests on blast; an edit button would still be nice; Merlin finds himself with an unusual opportunity to field test some disused home tech; and, finally, it is hoped that Frasier will leave of his own volition.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; remember to photograph your kid's room; some bearded dragon updates; some thoughts on pets; Merlin's grandfather was a reluctant dog obsessive; Dan wants to read you a label; Merlin met a fellow cadet; check out Dan's videos; Merlin is loving iOS 14, especially the smarter Siri suggestions; speculation on how machines learn; your hosts still want Macs to be Macs; Big Sur notifications are basically a Bop It; are we getting diminishing returns from theoretical Mac improvements?; Dan has a really good analogy involving wrist watches; there's a reason normal people don't like their apps to change; Merlin puts review requests on blast; an edit button would still be nice; Merlin finds himself with an unusual opportunity to field test some disused home tech; and, finally, it is hoped that Frasier will leave of his own volition.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is reporting live from the show floor; remember to photograph your kid's room; some bearded dragon updates; some thoughts on pets; Merlin's grandfather was a reluctant dog obsessive; Dan wants to read you a label; Merlin met a fellow cadet; check out Dan's videos; Merlin is loving iOS 14, especially the smarter Siri suggestions; speculation on how machines learn; your hosts still want Macs to be Macs; Big Sur notifications are basically a Bop It; are we getting diminishing returns from theoretical Mac improvements?; Dan has a really good analogy involving wrist watches; there's a reason normal people don't like their apps to change; Merlin puts review requests on blast; an edit button would still be nice; Merlin finds himself with an unusual opportunity to field test some disused home tech; and, finally, it is hoped that Frasier will leave of his own volition.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Ntls3mkS ]]> Episode 494: The Sucker’s Sort https://www.backtowork.limo/494 http://5by5.tv/b2w/494 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:12:57 false DISCUSSED: California has no shortage of crises; Dan's got a brand new bag; thoughts on exercise as prophylactic medicine; extremely anecdotal data on the rise of fake ratings and reviews on Amazon; the return of "A cool thing I learned this week" brings some very neato apps, tips, and whatnot.

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]]> DISCUSSED: California has no shortage of crises; Dan's got a brand new bag; thoughts on exercise as prophylactic medicine; extremely anecdotal data on the rise of fake ratings and reviews on Amazon; the return of "A cool thing I learned this week" brings some very neato apps, tips, and whatnot.

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]]> DISCUSSED: California has no shortage of crises; Dan's got a brand new bag; thoughts on exercise as prophylactic medicine; extremely anecdotal data on the rise of fake ratings and reviews on Amazon; the return of "A cool thing I learned this week" brings some very neato apps, tips, and whatnot.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+1IAbbzJX ]]> Episode 493: Flimsy, but Useful https://www.backtowork.limo/493 http://5by5.tv/b2w/493 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Infrastructure Week is extended, with an examination of "desire paths" and learning from what your intuition and previous behaviors are trying to tell you. 1:11:21 false DISCUSSED: Rabbit, rabbit!; Dan wants to be sedated; at some point, Merlin had most of the optimism bred out of him; a lot of problems and small beefs get overlooked for survival and sanity reasons right now; Dan shares listener recommendations for movies like the Missions Impossible; time was, you went to the weird video store and just hoped you got the good guy; Dan wants to remind you that he signed a letter of agreement—a CONTRACT; maybe it's time we abandon that increasingly meaningless term, "screen time"; Merlin thinks you can give a baby a name that's funny in only one way, but never in more than one way; every generation demonizes a new technology that they're sure will corrupt the youths; Dan has strong thoughts on the Indiana Jones trilogy (yes, there are exactly three and only three); no one is as persuasive as Sean Connery; Merlin made some movie lists; sometimes you get something that's "mostly for your kid" when it's totally not for your kid; Dan draws inspiration from Roald Dahl's work setup; this is probably a pretty good time to be risk-averse; a reminder that there are still always opportunities to improve how you operate; this leads to an examination of "desire paths" and learning from what your intuition and previous behaviors are trying to tell you; Merlin's Infrastructure Week is extended as he goes ham on speeding up his Mac; and, finally, Merlin discusses a useful Mac utility before putting it on blast.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Rabbit, rabbit!; Dan wants to be sedated; at some point, Merlin had most of the optimism bred out of him; a lot of problems and small beefs get overlooked for survival and sanity reasons right now; Dan shares listener recommendations for movies like the Missions Impossible; time was, you went to the weird video store and just hoped you got the good guy; Dan wants to remind you that he signed a letter of agreement—a CONTRACT; maybe it's time we abandon that increasingly meaningless term, "screen time"; Merlin thinks you can give a baby a name that's funny in only one way, but never in more than one way; every generation demonizes a new technology that they're sure will corrupt the youths; Dan has strong thoughts on the Indiana Jones trilogy (yes, there are exactly three and only three); no one is as persuasive as Sean Connery; Merlin made some movie lists; sometimes you get something that's "mostly for your kid" when it's totally not for your kid; Dan draws inspiration from Roald Dahl's work setup; this is probably a pretty good time to be risk-averse; a reminder that there are still always opportunities to improve how you operate; this leads to an examination of "desire paths" and learning from what your intuition and previous behaviors are trying to tell you; Merlin's Infrastructure Week is extended as he goes ham on speeding up his Mac; and, finally, Merlin discusses a useful Mac utility before putting it on blast.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Rabbit, rabbit!; Dan wants to be sedated; at some point, Merlin had most of the optimism bred out of him; a lot of problems and small beefs get overlooked for survival and sanity reasons right now; Dan shares listener recommendations for movies like the Missions Impossible; time was, you went to the weird video store and just hoped you got the good guy; Dan wants to remind you that he signed a letter of agreement—a CONTRACT; maybe it's time we abandon that increasingly meaningless term, "screen time"; Merlin thinks you can give a baby a name that's funny in only one way, but never in more than one way; every generation demonizes a new technology that they're sure will corrupt the youths; Dan has strong thoughts on the Indiana Jones trilogy (yes, there are exactly three and only three); no one is as persuasive as Sean Connery; Merlin made some movie lists; sometimes you get something that's "mostly for your kid" when it's totally not for your kid; Dan draws inspiration from Roald Dahl's work setup; this is probably a pretty good time to be risk-averse; a reminder that there are still always opportunities to improve how you operate; this leads to an examination of "desire paths" and learning from what your intuition and previous behaviors are trying to tell you; Merlin's Infrastructure Week is extended as he goes ham on speeding up his Mac; and, finally, Merlin discusses a useful Mac utility before putting it on blast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Z0p8WcA7 ]]> Episode 492: Siracusa Daylight Time https://www.backtowork.limo/492 http://5by5.tv/b2w/492 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin endorses a podcast episode that involves some very Back To Work ideas. 1:25:49 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot of infrastructure going on; your hosts share strong feelings on time zone discrimination and its attendant big-timing; Dan has more cool videos coming to his channel; some boring nerd talk on voice recording options; Dan needs your suggestions for more movies like the Missions Impossible; in Follow-Up, there's some good news and some bad news related to both COVID and San Francisco; hurricanes are coming!; Merlin figures out why Safari on his Mac got so slow; thoughts on DNS Server choices; Merlin endorses a podcast episode that involves some very Back To Work ideas; everything is copy; and, finally, some concerns about nicknames plus several important questions about the consensuality of Jake Robert's titular snake.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot of infrastructure going on; your hosts share strong feelings on time zone discrimination and its attendant big-timing; Dan has more cool videos coming to his channel; some boring nerd talk on voice recording options; Dan needs your suggestions for more movies like the Missions Impossible; in Follow-Up, there's some good news and some bad news related to both COVID and San Francisco; hurricanes are coming!; Merlin figures out why Safari on his Mac got so slow; thoughts on DNS Server choices; Merlin endorses a podcast episode that involves some very Back To Work ideas; everything is copy; and, finally, some concerns about nicknames plus several important questions about the consensuality of Jake Robert's titular snake.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has a lot of infrastructure going on; your hosts share strong feelings on time zone discrimination and its attendant big-timing; Dan has more cool videos coming to his channel; some boring nerd talk on voice recording options; Dan needs your suggestions for more movies like the Missions Impossible; in Follow-Up, there's some good news and some bad news related to both COVID and San Francisco; hurricanes are coming!; Merlin figures out why Safari on his Mac got so slow; thoughts on DNS Server choices; Merlin endorses a podcast episode that involves some very Back To Work ideas; everything is copy; and, finally, some concerns about nicknames plus several important questions about the consensuality of Jake Robert's titular snake.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+HgkFCieM ]]> Episode 491: You and Your Hog https://www.backtowork.limo/491 http://5by5.tv/b2w/491 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:07:34 false DISCUSSED: time is hard; X-Men for eight cellos; in follow-up, Dan has some clues for troubleshooting his jumpy screen; it's valuable to understand what problem you didn't solve; then, of course, comes the extended weekly airing of COVID grievances; Merlin needs advice on choosing a Zoom recorder; check out Dan's new thing!; recommendations for Ted Lasso and Ethan Hunt; some lessons to bring home from vacation; plus, some more reckons on life after COVID.

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]]> DISCUSSED: time is hard; X-Men for eight cellos; in follow-up, Dan has some clues for troubleshooting his jumpy screen; it's valuable to understand what problem you didn't solve; then, of course, comes the extended weekly airing of COVID grievances; Merlin needs advice on choosing a Zoom recorder; check out Dan's new thing!; recommendations for Ted Lasso and Ethan Hunt; some lessons to bring home from vacation; plus, some more reckons on life after COVID.

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]]> DISCUSSED: time is hard; X-Men for eight cellos; in follow-up, Dan has some clues for troubleshooting his jumpy screen; it's valuable to understand what problem you didn't solve; then, of course, comes the extended weekly airing of COVID grievances; Merlin needs advice on choosing a Zoom recorder; check out Dan's new thing!; recommendations for Ted Lasso and Ethan Hunt; some lessons to bring home from vacation; plus, some more reckons on life after COVID.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+gDUrlBXF ]]> Episode 490: Penetration Engineer https://www.backtowork.limo/490 http://5by5.tv/b2w/490 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 The boys settle in for a good, old-fashioned recommendations episode. 1:06:10 false DISCUSSED: Dan is joining a campaign, and Merlin's eyesight now precludes him from being an AD&D dungeon master; Dan has a concern about his laptop screen and needs your help; then, the boys settle in for a good, old-fashioned recommendations episode; podcasts, pens, video editing apps, a 3D printer, a new SoundSource, hard drives, and even a moisturizing cream for your little patch.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MIyH_9hs ]]> Episode 489: Not a Monkey Man https://www.backtowork.limo/489 http://5by5.tv/b2w/489 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Good storytelling is difficult but so rewarding. 42:27 false DISCUSSED: the joys of a movie that reveals itself over multiple viewings; good storytelling is difficult but so rewarding; as you know, Bob, a lot of movies have that Walk Hard problem; Merlin has questions about Dan's day-to-day in Travis County; people are cooking the books; why do so many people have the Extremis virus these days?; we could still make a big dent; and, finally, wow, the demands for performance sure can be exhausting.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+W3MkM8Cq ]]> Episode 488: Uncle Dad https://www.backtowork.limo/488 http://5by5.tv/b2w/488 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts explore the many, intertwined complexities of trying to figure out "the future" right now. 59:23 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has discovered a unique new voice emerging from the medical and spiritual communities; your hosts interrogate the implications of this new material; Dan and Merlin have media recommendations; as a main topic, your hosts explore the many, intertwined complexities of trying to figure out "the future" right now.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+EHxqJlWu ]]> Episode 487: Nostradamus Pants https://www.backtowork.limo/487 http://5by5.tv/b2w/487 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 There's really only one topic right now, and it's not going away any time soon. The future, if it exists, is going to be very weird. 56:54 false DISCUSSED: There's really only one topic right now, and it's not going away any time soon. Many analogies and historical echoes are explored. The future, if it exists, is going to be very weird.

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]]> DISCUSSED: There's really only one topic right now, and it's not going away any time soon. Many analogies and historical echoes are explored. The future, if it exists, is going to be very weird.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OjW4LOcx ]]> Episode 486: The Ballad of Danny Knife https://www.backtowork.limo/486 http://5by5.tv/b2w/486 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A surprising amount of knife talk. 1:12:51 false DISCUSSED: knife talk and flea market nostalgia; a deep dive on state knife law; knife tips from listeners; Merlin reinstalled Homebrew; comfort viewing amidst these challenging times; also, a healthy fear of Australian spiders.

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]]> DISCUSSED: knife talk and flea market nostalgia; a deep dive on state knife law; knife tips from listeners; Merlin reinstalled Homebrew; comfort viewing amidst these challenging times; also, a healthy fear of Australian spiders.

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]]> DISCUSSED: knife talk and flea market nostalgia; a deep dive on state knife law; knife tips from listeners; Merlin reinstalled Homebrew; comfort viewing amidst these challenging times; also, a healthy fear of Australian spiders.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lqzjdg9B ]]> Episode 485: Travis County, P.I. https://www.backtowork.limo/485 http://5by5.tv/b2w/485 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Main topic involves some thoughts on the Apple betas and the tantalizing future that they imply. 1:14:52 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has flies in his bathroom; Dan's town is really going through some times; there's some COVID talk, duh; Merlin solved a very strange iOS beta bug; main topic involves some thoughts on the Apple betas and the tantalizing future that they imply; Dan has a new keyboard and an accompanying conspiracy theory; leathers men are discussed; and, finally, Merlin needs to use the bathroom—provided the flies will allow it.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fInDtN_9 ]]> Episode 484: Default Settings for America https://www.backtowork.limo/484 http://5by5.tv/b2w/484 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 The things we can and cannot do anything about; the things that can and cannot change; and the wisdom to know *all* of the differences. 1:15:15 false DISCUSSED: the things we can and cannot do anything about; the things that can and cannot change; and the wisdom to know all of the differences.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+c4nw1NZ1 ]]> Episode 483: You Are Free to Leave https://www.backtowork.limo/483 http://5by5.tv/b2w/483 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin take a first look at Apple's recently-announced iOS and iPadOS updates. 1:09:01 false DISCUSSED: Dan and Merlin take a first look at Apple's recently-announced iOS and iPadOS updates.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+R3-1KMxj ]]> Episode 482: Two Pills Only https://www.backtowork.limo/482 http://5by5.tv/b2w/482 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin addresses the complexity of treating mental illness in a way that doesn't upend your body and life. 58:25 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is nauseated, and Dan has advice on what you definitely should or should not buy at a gas station; Merlin says he'll be brief, but, as usual, it turns into a real stem-winder as…; Merlin addresses the complexity of treating mental illness in a way that doesn't upend your body and life; Dan needs some TV show recommendations, but has very strong feelings about talking animals; Merlin wonders aloud if he's ever met @Darth; case close.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+XIL67eYz ]]> Episode 481: Feelings of Mouth https://www.backtowork.limo/481 http://5by5.tv/b2w/481 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin talk about hot dogs. 1:12:42 false DISCUSSED: Dan and Merlin talk about hot dogs.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+zJUv28NF ]]> Episode 480: A Gracious Dyad https://www.backtowork.limo/480 http://5by5.tv/b2w/480 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Expanding on our new thought technology for reframing negative thoughts and feelings. 1:10:59 false DISCUSSED: not everything can be everything; pain accumulates; getting weepy about a cool teacher; expanding on our new thought technology for reframing negative thoughts and feelings; abstracting that new thought technology to tons of different endeavors; why won't they just let me win this video game?; the scissors and Scotch Tape are wherever you left them; the joys of ritual and control; the importance of infrastructure; break the big thing into a bunch of little things; Merlin performs a brief recitation of Back to Work's Greatest Hits; please cut up my food for me please; theme dining nights rule; praise for Daniel Kahneman; it used to be so confusing when TV shows had inside film and outside film.

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]]> DISCUSSED: not everything can be everything; pain accumulates; getting weepy about a cool teacher; expanding on our new thought technology for reframing negative thoughts and feelings; abstracting that new thought technology to tons of different endeavors; why won't they just let me win this video game?; the scissors and Scotch Tape are wherever you left them; the joys of ritual and control; the importance of infrastructure; break the big thing into a bunch of little things; Merlin performs a brief recitation of Back to Work's Greatest Hits; please cut up my food for me please; theme dining nights rule; praise for Daniel Kahneman; it used to be so confusing when TV shows had inside film and outside film.

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]]> DISCUSSED: not everything can be everything; pain accumulates; getting weepy about a cool teacher; expanding on our new thought technology for reframing negative thoughts and feelings; abstracting that new thought technology to tons of different endeavors; why won't they just let me win this video game?; the scissors and Scotch Tape are wherever you left them; the joys of ritual and control; the importance of infrastructure; break the big thing into a bunch of little things; Merlin performs a brief recitation of Back to Work's Greatest Hits; please cut up my food for me please; theme dining nights rule; praise for Daniel Kahneman; it used to be so confusing when TV shows had inside film and outside film.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-HrJpBs5 ]]> Episode 479: Use or Avoid https://www.backtowork.limo/479 http://5by5.tv/b2w/479 Tue, 26 May 2020 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Developing a tolerance for the bad feelings that precede success. 1:12:50 false DISCUSSED: Skype struggles; nobody likes parsnips; Dan remotely teaches Merlin to cut his own hair; Dan introduces a new game show, and Merlin is dealing with poop; life is not currently optimized for multiple-event days; Merlin challenges you to remember when exactly eight minutes has gone by; why we'll eventually each discover what the hell happened on our personal Galápagos; the exhaustion of Zoom calls; an omnibus recommendation related to movies; finally, Dan Columbos Merlin with a question about napping, which leads to some surprising insights on our feelings about success and failure.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MPk_A0nT ]]> Episode 478: Morbidly Obese Clemenza https://www.backtowork.limo/478 http://5by5.tv/b2w/478 Tue, 19 May 2020 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Analyzing the complexities of ““reopening.”” 1:13:44 false DISCUSSED: discussion of The Freshman and thoughts on what makes a movie "hold up"; has anyone ever craved a three-star movie?; what Merlin really wants is a smart friend; Dan is enjoying On Becoming a God in Central Florida; the difficulty of making weird good; I didn't buy it a beer; your mask is not a case for your beard; Dan has follow-up on bikes; Merlin has follow-up on companies and WFH help; thoughts on what we know and don't know about the difficulties of ““reopening””; the benefits and challenges of being a chain-worrying project manager; praise for the Austin Grackles.

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]]> DISCUSSED: discussion of The Freshman and thoughts on what makes a movie "hold up"; has anyone ever craved a three-star movie?; what Merlin really wants is a smart friend; Dan is enjoying On Becoming a God in Central Florida; the difficulty of making weird good; I didn't buy it a beer; your mask is not a case for your beard; Dan has follow-up on bikes; Merlin has follow-up on companies and WFH help; thoughts on what we know and don't know about the difficulties of ““reopening””; the benefits and challenges of being a chain-worrying project manager; praise for the Austin Grackles.

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]]> DISCUSSED: discussion of The Freshman and thoughts on what makes a movie "hold up"; has anyone ever craved a three-star movie?; what Merlin really wants is a smart friend; Dan is enjoying On Becoming a God in Central Florida; the difficulty of making weird good; I didn't buy it a beer; your mask is not a case for your beard; Dan has follow-up on bikes; Merlin has follow-up on companies and WFH help; thoughts on what we know and don't know about the difficulties of ““reopening””; the benefits and challenges of being a chain-worrying project manager; praise for the Austin Grackles.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+XJ3YAUzS ]]> Episode 477: The Immediacy Filter https://www.backtowork.limo/477 http://5by5.tv/b2w/477 Tue, 12 May 2020 12:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Beginning to explore how best to level resources and expectations as many of us work from home. 1:14:29 false DISCUSSED: Here we are in Spain; a lot went on behind the scenes of The Wizard of Oz; also Modern Problems existed; further discussion of 80s movies; they used to make more movies; B-MO gets a show?; secrets of the child whisper network; Saturday morning memories; C19 is making a lot of holes and gaps in kids' lives; what even is the deal with colleges?; wisdom from the great Kevin Kelly; it's one thing to know something, but it's another thing to know something; and, finally, beginning to explore how best to level resources and expectations as many of us work from home.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Here we are in Spain; a lot went on behind the scenes of The Wizard of Oz; also Modern Problems existed; further discussion of 80s movies; they used to make more movies; B-MO gets a show?; secrets of the child whisper network; Saturday morning memories; C19 is making a lot of holes and gaps in kids' lives; what even is the deal with colleges?; wisdom from the great Kevin Kelly; it's one thing to know something, but it's another thing to know something; and, finally, beginning to explore how best to level resources and expectations as many of us work from home.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Here we are in Spain; a lot went on behind the scenes of The Wizard of Oz; also Modern Problems existed; further discussion of 80s movies; they used to make more movies; B-MO gets a show?; secrets of the child whisper network; Saturday morning memories; C19 is making a lot of holes and gaps in kids' lives; what even is the deal with colleges?; wisdom from the great Kevin Kelly; it's one thing to know something, but it's another thing to know something; and, finally, beginning to explore how best to level resources and expectations as many of us work from home.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7DTNaEtp ]]> Episode 476: Paul Williams Sat Alone https://www.backtowork.limo/476 http://5by5.tv/b2w/476 Tue, 05 May 2020 12:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 What B2W-ish lessons can be drawn from the response to the Y2K "bug"? 1:23:25 false DISCUSSED: Dan has concerns!; every road has many parts, but you seriously need to show your humanity; stop signs are really just velocipede serving suggestions; not all wood floats; too soon; an ambitious crossover is proposed; Cormac McCarthy rules; Phillip W. Battery sure has a lot going on for a busy and attentive new dad; as a main topic, your hosts bounce off a terrific recent episode of Merlin's beloved You're Wrong About; hey, what B2W-ish lessons can be drawn from the response to the Y2K "bug"?; ultimately, it is just so hard to solve one problem without potentially creating five other problems; memories of New Year's Eve, 1999; for once, Dan wasn't concerned at all; more praise for YWA, and a humble apology to Sarah; hey, listen, don't be ashamed to find delight; praise for Slugline 2; a recommendation for a James Franco movie.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan has concerns!; every road has many parts, but you seriously need to show your humanity; stop signs are really just velocipede serving suggestions; not all wood floats; too soon; an ambitious crossover is proposed; Cormac McCarthy rules; Phillip W. Battery sure has a lot going on for a busy and attentive new dad; as a main topic, your hosts bounce off a terrific recent episode of Merlin's beloved You're Wrong About; hey, what B2W-ish lessons can be drawn from the response to the Y2K "bug"?; ultimately, it is just so hard to solve one problem without potentially creating five other problems; memories of New Year's Eve, 1999; for once, Dan wasn't concerned at all; more praise for YWA, and a humble apology to Sarah; hey, listen, don't be ashamed to find delight; praise for Slugline 2; a recommendation for a James Franco movie.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan has concerns!; every road has many parts, but you seriously need to show your humanity; stop signs are really just velocipede serving suggestions; not all wood floats; too soon; an ambitious crossover is proposed; Cormac McCarthy rules; Phillip W. Battery sure has a lot going on for a busy and attentive new dad; as a main topic, your hosts bounce off a terrific recent episode of Merlin's beloved You're Wrong About; hey, what B2W-ish lessons can be drawn from the response to the Y2K "bug"?; ultimately, it is just so hard to solve one problem without potentially creating five other problems; memories of New Year's Eve, 1999; for once, Dan wasn't concerned at all; more praise for YWA, and a humble apology to Sarah; hey, listen, don't be ashamed to find delight; praise for Slugline 2; a recommendation for a James Franco movie.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+8ys_pdo4 ]]> Episode 475: ¿Why Not Dos Otros? https://www.backtowork.limo/475 http://5by5.tv/b2w/475 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Extensive advice and suggestions for a listener moving to a Mac. 1:13:20 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is having a strange day, and Dan notices everything; please remember that fear and stress and anxiety are pretty terrible motivators; praise for On Becoming a God in Central Florida and 1Password; security theater vs. security reality; Dan's new mouse is as quiet as a…what's the word?; Brushing with Hardest Available Toothbrush Considered Harmful; Dan is gently exposing his son to one of the great films. So what?; a couple great pieces on making actual good passwords; recommendations for a Sondheim special and a terrific YouTube guy; extensive advice and suggestions for a listener moving to a Mac; learning almost anything is a lot like learning The Metric System; and, finally, praise for the great Peter N. Lewis.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is having a strange day, and Dan notices everything; please remember that fear and stress and anxiety are pretty terrible motivators; praise for On Becoming a God in Central Florida and 1Password; security theater vs. security reality; Dan's new mouse is as quiet as a…what's the word?; Brushing with Hardest Available Toothbrush Considered Harmful; Dan is gently exposing his son to one of the great films. So what?; a couple great pieces on making actual good passwords; recommendations for a Sondheim special and a terrific YouTube guy; extensive advice and suggestions for a listener moving to a Mac; learning almost anything is a lot like learning The Metric System; and, finally, praise for the great Peter N. Lewis.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin is having a strange day, and Dan notices everything; please remember that fear and stress and anxiety are pretty terrible motivators; praise for On Becoming a God in Central Florida and 1Password; security theater vs. security reality; Dan's new mouse is as quiet as a…what's the word?; Brushing with Hardest Available Toothbrush Considered Harmful; Dan is gently exposing his son to one of the great films. So what?; a couple great pieces on making actual good passwords; recommendations for a Sondheim special and a terrific YouTube guy; extensive advice and suggestions for a listener moving to a Mac; learning almost anything is a lot like learning The Metric System; and, finally, praise for the great Peter N. Lewis.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3WUM4MPx ]]> Episode 474: The Confidence to Keep Pedaling https://www.backtowork.limo/474 http://5by5.tv/b2w/474 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:06:46 false DISCUSSED: our perception of value is definitely personal and maybe even a little generational; sometimes, the only thing you can afford is the best; a listener question about where your hosts are with comics; further praise for TaskPaper; updates on macOS text editing; Merlin capitulates to Catalina; Dan answers a listener question about coping with chronic back pain; learning how to stop rehearsing frailty by embracing the wonders of momentum.

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]]> DISCUSSED: our perception of value is definitely personal and maybe even a little generational; sometimes, the only thing you can afford is the best; a listener question about where your hosts are with comics; further praise for TaskPaper; updates on macOS text editing; Merlin capitulates to Catalina; Dan answers a listener question about coping with chronic back pain; learning how to stop rehearsing frailty by embracing the wonders of momentum.

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]]> DISCUSSED: our perception of value is definitely personal and maybe even a little generational; sometimes, the only thing you can afford is the best; a listener question about where your hosts are with comics; further praise for TaskPaper; updates on macOS text editing; Merlin capitulates to Catalina; Dan answers a listener question about coping with chronic back pain; learning how to stop rehearsing frailty by embracing the wonders of momentum.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+J5gV82EM ]]> Episode 473: French on Tom Sawyer https://www.backtowork.limo/473 http://5by5.tv/b2w/473 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 ¿Que es la significa de «odds and sods»? 1:12:39 false DISCUSSED: Dan loves it when things just work and so does Merlin; Dan is composting, and Merlin is down to clown; ¡repita después de mi!; massive real-time follow-up; playing with iBeacons; excellent follow-up and notes from listeners; many reccomendations; memories of Grad Night; this is a very silly one.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan loves it when things just work and so does Merlin; Dan is composting, and Merlin is down to clown; ¡repita después de mi!; massive real-time follow-up; playing with iBeacons; excellent follow-up and notes from listeners; many reccomendations; memories of Grad Night; this is a very silly one.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan loves it when things just work and so does Merlin; Dan is composting, and Merlin is down to clown; ¡repita después de mi!; massive real-time follow-up; playing with iBeacons; excellent follow-up and notes from listeners; many reccomendations; memories of Grad Night; this is a very silly one.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+mLnY2xSo ]]> Episode 472: Sunday Afternoon Feeling https://www.backtowork.limo/472 http://5by5.tv/b2w/472 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan has some tips on surviving working from home. 1:18:24 false TW: very brief mention of suicide around minute 24.

DISCUSSED: a classic three-act episode! Expertise is difficult to explain—let alone to teach; the Sunday Scaries are real; it's an interesting (and surprising) time for people with anxiety and depression; let's keep trying to give each other a break; some follow-up on Descript and the One-Drawer Project; You Look Nice Today is back; finally, Dan has some tips on surviving working from home.

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]]> TW: very brief mention of suicide around minute 24.

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]]> TW: very brief mention of suicide around minute 24.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+JG8k2Et2 ]]> Episode 471: One-Drawer Project https://www.backtowork.limo/471 http://5by5.tv/b2w/471 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 In this very intimate episode, Dan and Merlin share some ideas for positive yet do-able projects to improve your life and world in these dumb, scary times. 1:06:42 false In this very intimate episode, Dan and Merlin share some ideas for positive yet do-able projects to improve your life and world in these dumb, scary times.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cqq1mY65 ]]> Episode 470: Battery Car Man https://www.backtowork.limo/470 http://5by5.tv/b2w/470 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Difficult times and the Venn overlap between anxiety and OCD. Hang in there, everybody. 57:20 false Difficult times and the Venn overlap between anxiety and OCD. Hang in there, everybody.

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    Epistemic trespassers are thinkers who have competence or expertise to make good judgments in one field, but move to another field where they lack competence—and pass judgment nevertheless. We should doubt that trespassers are reliable judges in fields where they are outsiders.
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]]> Difficult times and the Venn overlap between anxiety and OCD. Hang in there, everybody.

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    Epistemic trespassers are thinkers who have competence or expertise to make good judgments in one field, but move to another field where they lack competence—and pass judgment nevertheless. We should doubt that trespassers are reliable judges in fields where they are outsiders.
  • On "epistemic trespassing"
    In which Merlin has learned a useful new concept!
  • Found My Place - Blog
    Found My Place is a creative musical project by me, Merlin Mann. It is generously sponsored by Squarespace, in conjunction with their kind support of the Back to Work podcast I do with my pal Dan Benjamin. I hope you enjoy it, and many thanks to Squarespace for making this possible.
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]]> Difficult times and the Venn overlap between anxiety and OCD. Hang in there, everybody.

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    Epistemic trespassers are thinkers who have competence or expertise to make good judgments in one field, but move to another field where they lack competence—and pass judgment nevertheless. We should doubt that trespassers are reliable judges in fields where they are outsiders.
  • On "epistemic trespassing"
    In which Merlin has learned a useful new concept!
  • Found My Place - Blog
    Found My Place is a creative musical project by me, Merlin Mann. It is generously sponsored by Squarespace, in conjunction with their kind support of the Back to Work podcast I do with my pal Dan Benjamin. I hope you enjoy it, and many thanks to Squarespace for making this possible.
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lLGN6ily ]]> Episode 469: Israel, Jr. https://www.backtowork.limo/469 http://5by5.tv/b2w/469 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Some thoughts on engaging versus escaping right now. 1:18:54 false DISCUSSED: “CATS — Now and Forever!”; BokBok.wtf; on civic responsibility; Dan browses worms, and Merlin finds him a spider; Dan wants some keyboard advice, and Merlin just needs a ride; some thoughts on engaging versus escaping right now; praise for Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo; suggestions for leveraging the wonder of libraries today; Dan is working on a big Minecraft project, also some listener letters.

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]]> DISCUSSED: “CATS — Now and Forever!”; BokBok.wtf; on civic responsibility; Dan browses worms, and Merlin finds him a spider; Dan wants some keyboard advice, and Merlin just needs a ride; some thoughts on engaging versus escaping right now; praise for Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo; suggestions for leveraging the wonder of libraries today; Dan is working on a big Minecraft project, also some listener letters.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+2tiauggQ ]]> Episode 468: Cancellation Christmas https://www.backtowork.limo/468 http://5by5.tv/b2w/468 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin kinda busts a gut about where his head was at when "Back to Work" launched. 1:11:56 false DISCUSSED: heck, yeah, there's a lot of uncertainty; the woeful knock-on effects of COVID-19, from SxSW to presidential handshaking; Dan graciously accepts Merlin's apology; it's so important that you not touch the fish's face; Dan's Podcast Method is back, baby; you can tell an ecosystem is healthy when the advice about it diversifies; Dan explains the Kelvin Timeline and why he hates it; a Celebration of Bones emerges; Merlin is intrigued by Otter and a little unsure about Jumbo; Dan wants you to know it's still him; breaking handshake news; the boys get a nice letter from a listener; Merlin kinda busts a gut about where his head was at when Back to Work launched; audio is afoot; recommended starter episodes are offered; and, finally, praise for Lost and Japanese Queer Eye.

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]]> DISCUSSED: heck, yeah, there's a lot of uncertainty; the woeful knock-on effects of COVID-19, from SxSW to presidential handshaking; Dan graciously accepts Merlin's apology; it's so important that you not touch the fish's face; Dan's Podcast Method is back, baby; you can tell an ecosystem is healthy when the advice about it diversifies; Dan explains the Kelvin Timeline and why he hates it; a Celebration of Bones emerges; Merlin is intrigued by Otter and a little unsure about Jumbo; Dan wants you to know it's still him; breaking handshake news; the boys get a nice letter from a listener; Merlin kinda busts a gut about where his head was at when Back to Work launched; audio is afoot; recommended starter episodes are offered; and, finally, praise for Lost and Japanese Queer Eye.

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]]> DISCUSSED: heck, yeah, there's a lot of uncertainty; the woeful knock-on effects of COVID-19, from SxSW to presidential handshaking; Dan graciously accepts Merlin's apology; it's so important that you not touch the fish's face; Dan's Podcast Method is back, baby; you can tell an ecosystem is healthy when the advice about it diversifies; Dan explains the Kelvin Timeline and why he hates it; a Celebration of Bones emerges; Merlin is intrigued by Otter and a little unsure about Jumbo; Dan wants you to know it's still him; breaking handshake news; the boys get a nice letter from a listener; Merlin kinda busts a gut about where his head was at when Back to Work launched; audio is afoot; recommended starter episodes are offered; and, finally, praise for Lost and Japanese Queer Eye.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+m6qTLF6E ]]> Episode 467: I Loved My Garden https://www.backtowork.limo/467 http://5by5.tv/b2w/467 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Some nebulous, initial thoughts about a bracing call to focus on doing the work (and *not* how it looks to others when you're doing the work). 1:15:03 false DISCUSSED: Merlin's uvula thing is back; some handy one-liner suggestions; the boys are loving uBar, and this leads to a dive on how they use the macOS Dock; praise for Witch; Ultraman is back, baby!; 500,000° is very, very hot; some nebulous, initial thoughts about a bracing call to focus on doing the work (and not how it looks to others when you're doing the work); a listener letter on alternatives for music hosting and streaming in the Apple ecosystem; wow, hard drives sure got super-cheap, huh?; nostalgia for those awesome old Jasmine BacPac hard drives; and, finally, a listener needs your help finding good episodes about surviving and thriving while working in a corporate environment.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin's uvula thing is back; some handy one-liner suggestions; the boys are loving uBar, and this leads to a dive on how they use the macOS Dock; praise for Witch; Ultraman is back, baby!; 500,000° is very, very hot; some nebulous, initial thoughts about a bracing call to focus on doing the work (and not how it looks to others when you're doing the work); a listener letter on alternatives for music hosting and streaming in the Apple ecosystem; wow, hard drives sure got super-cheap, huh?; nostalgia for those awesome old Jasmine BacPac hard drives; and, finally, a listener needs your help finding good episodes about surviving and thriving while working in a corporate environment.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin's uvula thing is back; some handy one-liner suggestions; the boys are loving uBar, and this leads to a dive on how they use the macOS Dock; praise for Witch; Ultraman is back, baby!; 500,000° is very, very hot; some nebulous, initial thoughts about a bracing call to focus on doing the work (and not how it looks to others when you're doing the work); a listener letter on alternatives for music hosting and streaming in the Apple ecosystem; wow, hard drives sure got super-cheap, huh?; nostalgia for those awesome old Jasmine BacPac hard drives; and, finally, a listener needs your help finding good episodes about surviving and thriving while working in a corporate environment.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+N-MFjI_Q ]]> Episode 466: The Maturation of Pillow Forts https://www.backtowork.limo/466 http://5by5.tv/b2w/466 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Music is pretty great. 1:18:52 false DISCUSSED: Skype steals focus, and Merlin ate your poem; music is pretty great; some odds and sods and recommendations; everyone should have a bell; learning to trust your system (and yourself); listener mailbag; Dan loves his new backpack; more on bulwarks against madness.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Skype steals focus, and Merlin ate your poem; music is pretty great; some odds and sods and recommendations; everyone should have a bell; learning to trust your system (and yourself); listener mailbag; Dan loves his new backpack; more on bulwarks against madness.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Skype steals focus, and Merlin ate your poem; music is pretty great; some odds and sods and recommendations; everyone should have a bell; learning to trust your system (and yourself); listener mailbag; Dan loves his new backpack; more on bulwarks against madness.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+u7iFgFnJ ]]> Episode 465: That 20-Minute Sting https://www.backtowork.limo/465 http://5by5.tv/b2w/465 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Committing something to media can still be very special. 1:25:33 false DISCUSSED: Merlin isn't quite awake yet and has some audio struggles in the midst of a new project; Dan is bringing back The Podcast Method; committing something to media can still be very special; podcasts are cool, and you should make one; praise for Temple Grandin, a Jason Snell video, and a big upgrade over the stock Home app for iOS; solid syncing has raised a lot of boats; updates on the iOS text editor landscape; and, finally, thoughts on the future of sustainable iOS app development.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin isn't quite awake yet and has some audio struggles in the midst of a new project; Dan is bringing back The Podcast Method; committing something to media can still be very special; podcasts are cool, and you should make one; praise for Temple Grandin, a Jason Snell video, and a big upgrade over the stock Home app for iOS; solid syncing has raised a lot of boats; updates on the iOS text editor landscape; and, finally, thoughts on the future of sustainable iOS app development.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin isn't quite awake yet and has some audio struggles in the midst of a new project; Dan is bringing back The Podcast Method; committing something to media can still be very special; podcasts are cool, and you should make one; praise for Temple Grandin, a Jason Snell video, and a big upgrade over the stock Home app for iOS; solid syncing has raised a lot of boats; updates on the iOS text editor landscape; and, finally, thoughts on the future of sustainable iOS app development.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0jgY4W8C ]]> Episode 464: Winter's Not Done with Me Yet https://www.backtowork.limo/464 http://5by5.tv/b2w/464 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan is getting restarted with OmniFocus, and Merlin has many, *many* thoughts and suggestions. 1:35:53 false DISCUSSED: new muting!; infrastructure is hard; on dogs; Dan gets a podcast recommendation from his fish guy; who we're 'shipping on Star Trek; a free musical performance for a beloved sponsor; some good TED talks; do we like ligatures in monospace fonts?; Dan is getting restarted with OmniFocus, and Merlin has many, many thoughts and suggestions; finally, your hosts conclude by communicating The Pig Joke. Classic.

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]]> DISCUSSED: new muting!; infrastructure is hard; on dogs; Dan gets a podcast recommendation from his fish guy; who we're 'shipping on Star Trek; a free musical performance for a beloved sponsor; some good TED talks; do we like ligatures in monospace fonts?; Dan is getting restarted with OmniFocus, and Merlin has many, many thoughts and suggestions; finally, your hosts conclude by communicating The Pig Joke. Classic.

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]]> DISCUSSED: new muting!; infrastructure is hard; on dogs; Dan gets a podcast recommendation from his fish guy; who we're 'shipping on Star Trek; a free musical performance for a beloved sponsor; some good TED talks; do we like ligatures in monospace fonts?; Dan is getting restarted with OmniFocus, and Merlin has many, many thoughts and suggestions; finally, your hosts conclude by communicating The Pig Joke. Classic.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+szlpCMxw ]]> Episode 463: Begloved in Otherness https://www.backtowork.limo/463 http://5by5.tv/b2w/463 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan has a really good scarecrow joke, and Merlin still can't figure out how many 12-year-olds Dan owns. 1:04:59 false DISCUSSED: thoughts on hand-washing and habit-building; Dan has a really good scarecrow joke; Merlin still can't figure out how many 12-year-olds Dan owns; Dan has a question about laptops and backpacks; the Tao of Backpacks; how to listen to a podcast; Dan has a question about iPhone cases; what we talk about when we talk about ad blocking; Merlin recommends a TED talk and a podcast about delight; Dan's new Picard podcast is going well; Dan has questions about OmniFocus; finally, Dan has questions about Los Angeles and, then, repeatedly ruins Merlin's very good endings.

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]]> DISCUSSED: thoughts on hand-washing and habit-building; Dan has a really good scarecrow joke; Merlin still can't figure out how many 12-year-olds Dan owns; Dan has a question about laptops and backpacks; the Tao of Backpacks; how to listen to a podcast; Dan has a question about iPhone cases; what we talk about when we talk about ad blocking; Merlin recommends a TED talk and a podcast about delight; Dan's new Picard podcast is going well; Dan has questions about OmniFocus; finally, Dan has questions about Los Angeles and, then, repeatedly ruins Merlin's very good endings.

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]]> DISCUSSED: thoughts on hand-washing and habit-building; Dan has a really good scarecrow joke; Merlin still can't figure out how many 12-year-olds Dan owns; Dan has a question about laptops and backpacks; the Tao of Backpacks; how to listen to a podcast; Dan has a question about iPhone cases; what we talk about when we talk about ad blocking; Merlin recommends a TED talk and a podcast about delight; Dan's new Picard podcast is going well; Dan has questions about OmniFocus; finally, Dan has questions about Los Angeles and, then, repeatedly ruins Merlin's very good endings.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lftmrR1m ]]> Episode 462: A Contract About Your Future https://www.backtowork.limo/462 http://5by5.tv/b2w/462 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin is pretty out of it this week, and Dan shares some listener questions. 1:09:30 false Merlin is pretty out of it this week, and Dan shares some listener questions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Y0it4nej ]]> Episode 461: Dead Noon https://www.backtowork.limo/461 http://5by5.tv/b2w/461 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Skype hates you, and Merlin continues his deep dive into LaunchBar. 1:32:56 false DISCUSSED: strongly-held podcast preferences; Skype hates you; praise for Rogue Amoeba and Strong Songs; a small B2W milestone passes; Dan likes 1917; what Jack did; praise for Match Game; a couple app and font reccos; tips for tricking out your Logitech mouse; no, seriously, Skype actively hates you; Merlin nabs an excellent new domain name for the program; Merlin continues his deep dive into LaunchBar; and, finally, some thoughts on burritos and tacos.

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]]> DISCUSSED: strongly-held podcast preferences; Skype hates you; praise for Rogue Amoeba and Strong Songs; a small B2W milestone passes; Dan likes 1917; what Jack did; praise for Match Game; a couple app and font reccos; tips for tricking out your Logitech mouse; no, seriously, Skype actively hates you; Merlin nabs an excellent new domain name for the program; Merlin continues his deep dive into LaunchBar; and, finally, some thoughts on burritos and tacos.

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]]> DISCUSSED: strongly-held podcast preferences; Skype hates you; praise for Rogue Amoeba and Strong Songs; a small B2W milestone passes; Dan likes 1917; what Jack did; praise for Match Game; a couple app and font reccos; tips for tricking out your Logitech mouse; no, seriously, Skype actively hates you; Merlin nabs an excellent new domain name for the program; Merlin continues his deep dive into LaunchBar; and, finally, some thoughts on burritos and tacos.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ymPROT70 ]]> Episode 460: Listen to the Jar https://www.backtowork.limo/460 http://5by5.tv/b2w/460 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Back to the Mac 2020™! 1:16:34 false DISCUSSED: A fun and creepy new face swap app; Twitter is not creating much new happy; this leads to a discussion of generational perceptions about what's acceptable or even desirable (especially with Apple products); praise for the podcast, The Dream; Merlin gets a new clock; the origin of #MerlinsPoopList; who pays $168 for a bikini?; Merlin has uvula problems; Dan explores P&S Liquid and an upsetting gurgling noise; and, finally, "Back to the Mac 2020™" kicks off with a first dive into the magic of Obdev's LaunchBar.

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]]> DISCUSSED: A fun and creepy new face swap app; Twitter is not creating much new happy; this leads to a discussion of generational perceptions about what's acceptable or even desirable (especially with Apple products); praise for the podcast, The Dream; Merlin gets a new clock; the origin of #MerlinsPoopList; who pays $168 for a bikini?; Merlin has uvula problems; Dan explores P&S Liquid and an upsetting gurgling noise; and, finally, "Back to the Mac 2020™" kicks off with a first dive into the magic of Obdev's LaunchBar.

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]]> DISCUSSED: A fun and creepy new face swap app; Twitter is not creating much new happy; this leads to a discussion of generational perceptions about what's acceptable or even desirable (especially with Apple products); praise for the podcast, The Dream; Merlin gets a new clock; the origin of #MerlinsPoopList; who pays $168 for a bikini?; Merlin has uvula problems; Dan explores P&S Liquid and an upsetting gurgling noise; and, finally, "Back to the Mac 2020™" kicks off with a first dive into the magic of Obdev's LaunchBar.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+juwtxIWV ]]> Episode 459: Alley Oop to Yourself in the Future https://www.backtowork.limo/459 http://5by5.tv/b2w/459 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A long exploration of unnecessary efficiencies, evolved technologies, and the minimum viable productivity system. 1:08:23 false Merlin needs help in the NOC; Dan discovers sensitive sauce; there are thresholds; hurting your roller skating muscles; new printer; and, finally, Merlin conducts a long exploration of unnecessary efficiencies, evolved technologies, and the minimum viable productivity system.

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]]> Merlin needs help in the NOC; Dan discovers sensitive sauce; there are thresholds; hurting your roller skating muscles; new printer; and, finally, Merlin conducts a long exploration of unnecessary efficiencies, evolved technologies, and the minimum viable productivity system.

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]]> Merlin needs help in the NOC; Dan discovers sensitive sauce; there are thresholds; hurting your roller skating muscles; new printer; and, finally, Merlin conducts a long exploration of unnecessary efficiencies, evolved technologies, and the minimum viable productivity system.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NS9TMxlO ]]> Episode 458: 2 Fury 2 Road https://www.backtowork.limo/458 http://5by5.tv/b2w/458 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 For this very special end of the century, *fin de siècle* episode, Dan and Merlin make bespoke personal recommendations for music, podcasts, apps, TV shows, YouTube videos, and gadgets. 1:12:50 false For this very special end of the century, fin de siècle episode, Dan and Merlin make bespoke personal recommendations for music, podcasts, apps, TV shows, YouTube videos, and gadgets.

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]]> For this very special end of the century, fin de siècle episode, Dan and Merlin make bespoke personal recommendations for music, podcasts, apps, TV shows, YouTube videos, and gadgets.

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]]> For this very special end of the century, fin de siècle episode, Dan and Merlin make bespoke personal recommendations for music, podcasts, apps, TV shows, YouTube videos, and gadgets.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-hVpXSm4 ]]> Episode 457: A Buddhist Gift https://www.backtowork.limo/457 http://5by5.tv/b2w/457 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 How can we benefit from a disruption? 1:23:57 false DISCUSSED: holiday lizard talk; some benefits of using "Environment" and "Journal" calendars; nostalgia for the Palm family of products in general and Graffiti in particular; responses to listener letters about: finding a "hook" for a new habit, physical media follow-up, HomeKit dinguses, Markdown editors, the joys of the TaskPaper lifestyle, advice on recovering from a disruption, and, finally, some thoughts on the unexpected benefits of disruption.

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]]> DISCUSSED: holiday lizard talk; some benefits of using "Environment" and "Journal" calendars; nostalgia for the Palm family of products in general and Graffiti in particular; responses to listener letters about: finding a "hook" for a new habit, physical media follow-up, HomeKit dinguses, Markdown editors, the joys of the TaskPaper lifestyle, advice on recovering from a disruption, and, finally, some thoughts on the unexpected benefits of disruption.

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]]> DISCUSSED: holiday lizard talk; some benefits of using "Environment" and "Journal" calendars; nostalgia for the Palm family of products in general and Graffiti in particular; responses to listener letters about: finding a "hook" for a new habit, physical media follow-up, HomeKit dinguses, Markdown editors, the joys of the TaskPaper lifestyle, advice on recovering from a disruption, and, finally, some thoughts on the unexpected benefits of disruption.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+I0-KD0Tn ]]> Episode 456: Urinal Cup https://www.backtowork.limo/456 http://5by5.tv/b2w/456 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan presents a curious new bathroom project. 1:15:11 false DISCUSSED: Dan presents a curious new bathroom project; some thoughts on OCD, procrastination, and empathy; praise for Fury Road, Inglourious Basterds, and Dunkirk; Dan has follow-up on his awesome new laptop and the state of Unix shells; Merlin makes the case for occasionally getting unused to things.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan presents a curious new bathroom project; some thoughts on OCD, procrastination, and empathy; praise for Fury Road, Inglourious Basterds, and Dunkirk; Dan has follow-up on his awesome new laptop and the state of Unix shells; Merlin makes the case for occasionally getting unused to things.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Dan presents a curious new bathroom project; some thoughts on OCD, procrastination, and empathy; praise for Fury Road, Inglourious Basterds, and Dunkirk; Dan has follow-up on his awesome new laptop and the state of Unix shells; Merlin makes the case for occasionally getting unused to things.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+polE6OFU ]]> Episode 455: Talc Mandala https://www.backtowork.limo/455 http://5by5.tv/b2w/455 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:12:25 false DISCUSSED: Drafts for Mac is out!; check out Damon Lindelof on The Watch; suggestions for HomeKit power strips; and responses to listener letters on rediscovering the joys of physical media and getting started with addressing chronic pain.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Drafts for Mac is out!; check out Damon Lindelof on The Watch; suggestions for HomeKit power strips; and responses to listener letters on rediscovering the joys of physical media and getting started with addressing chronic pain.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Drafts for Mac is out!; check out Damon Lindelof on The Watch; suggestions for HomeKit power strips; and responses to listener letters on rediscovering the joys of physical media and getting started with addressing chronic pain.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+1t9BFLoK ]]> Episode 454: Enough Women Nation https://www.backtowork.limo/454 http://5by5.tv/b2w/454 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Music management alternatives and Dan's new laptop 1:08:37 false Discussed:

  • the commercials you get in your head
  • listener feedback on music management
  • first results of Merlin's own deep dive on music management alternatives
  • thoughts on the "safety" that ends up making us less safe
  • the perverse magic of "ghoti"
  • thoughts on Dan's cool new laptop
  • getting the shell you want
  • sometimes Daddy needs to go in the closet

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]]> Discussed:

  • the commercials you get in your head
  • listener feedback on music management
  • first results of Merlin's own deep dive on music management alternatives
  • thoughts on the "safety" that ends up making us less safe
  • the perverse magic of "ghoti"
  • thoughts on Dan's cool new laptop
  • getting the shell you want
  • sometimes Daddy needs to go in the closet

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]]> Discussed:

  • the commercials you get in your head
  • listener feedback on music management
  • first results of Merlin's own deep dive on music management alternatives
  • thoughts on the "safety" that ends up making us less safe
  • the perverse magic of "ghoti"
  • thoughts on Dan's cool new laptop
  • getting the shell you want
  • sometimes Daddy needs to go in the closet

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+XV3zA8Ef ]]> Episode 453: Shoulder the Brunt https://www.backtowork.limo/453 http://5by5.tv/b2w/453 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts undertake the beginnings of what could become an extensive series on reclaiming control of your own media 1:19:11 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has an email confession; Dan steps up with a shoulder; listeners have given your hosts a season of the show; praise for HBO's Watchmen; a discussion of curating media for kids; Merlin exercises Personal Privilege; everybody is different!; praise for the new MacBook Pro (and who it may or may not be good for); the beginnings of what could be an extensive series on reclaiming control of your own media; some Plex homework for both listeners and your hosts; a brief rant on the downsides and limitations of renting other people's music; Merlin is birthday-gifted with Planty II plus some awesome @pants materials.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has an email confession; Dan steps up with a shoulder; listeners have given your hosts a season of the show; praise for HBO's Watchmen; a discussion of curating media for kids; Merlin exercises Personal Privilege; everybody is different!; praise for the new MacBook Pro (and who it may or may not be good for); the beginnings of what could be an extensive series on reclaiming control of your own media; some Plex homework for both listeners and your hosts; a brief rant on the downsides and limitations of renting other people's music; Merlin is birthday-gifted with Planty II plus some awesome @pants materials.

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]]> DISCUSSED: Merlin has an email confession; Dan steps up with a shoulder; listeners have given your hosts a season of the show; praise for HBO's Watchmen; a discussion of curating media for kids; Merlin exercises Personal Privilege; everybody is different!; praise for the new MacBook Pro (and who it may or may not be good for); the beginnings of what could be an extensive series on reclaiming control of your own media; some Plex homework for both listeners and your hosts; a brief rant on the downsides and limitations of renting other people's music; Merlin is birthday-gifted with Planty II plus some awesome @pants materials.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fpekyIen ]]> Episode 452: Wine is My Travel Drink https://www.backtowork.limo/452 http://5by5.tv/b2w/452 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:27:43 false
  • updates on travel and packing
  • a new notebook Merlin likes
  • finding a notebook that accommodates both your brain and the shape of your day
  • Merlin's bespoke six-block notebook method
  • Dan struggles mightily with his hotel room
  • a notional badge for gauging lifetime exposure to a ubiquitous TV celebrity
  • some more travel talk, including the promise for a future dedicated episode on travel updates
  • a suggestion for trying iOS Voice Control
  • finally, in some detail, we return to Synology Corner

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    ]]>
  • updates on travel and packing
  • a new notebook Merlin likes
  • finding a notebook that accommodates both your brain and the shape of your day
  • Merlin's bespoke six-block notebook method
  • Dan struggles mightily with his hotel room
  • a notional badge for gauging lifetime exposure to a ubiquitous TV celebrity
  • some more travel talk, including the promise for a future dedicated episode on travel updates
  • a suggestion for trying iOS Voice Control
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    ]]>
  • updates on travel and packing
  • a new notebook Merlin likes
  • finding a notebook that accommodates both your brain and the shape of your day
  • Merlin's bespoke six-block notebook method
  • Dan struggles mightily with his hotel room
  • a notional badge for gauging lifetime exposure to a ubiquitous TV celebrity
  • some more travel talk, including the promise for a future dedicated episode on travel updates
  • a suggestion for trying iOS Voice Control
  • finally, in some detail, we return to Synology Corner

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+QAV1GuZV ]]>     Episode 451: I Am Not a Herpetologist https://www.backtowork.limo/451 http://5by5.tv/b2w/451 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Our worst episode ever. Enjoy! 1:34:35 false Our worst episode ever. Enjoy!

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    ]]>     Our worst episode ever. Enjoy!

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    ]]>     Our worst episode ever. Enjoy!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+CxNz9RZQ ]]>     Episode 450: Slow-Motion Hypocrisy https://www.backtowork.limo/450 http://5by5.tv/b2w/450 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan is getting a Synology, Merlin has been making stuff, plus the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week." 1:06:59 false Dan is getting a Synology, Merlin has been making stuff, plus the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week."

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    ]]>     Dan is getting a Synology, Merlin has been making stuff, plus the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week."

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    ]]>     Dan is getting a Synology, Merlin has been making stuff, plus the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Y-ne8wDO ]]>     Episode 449: Tom Hardy Blindness https://www.backtowork.limo/449 http://5by5.tv/b2w/449 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Could iPhone : 2010s Apple :: Windows : 1990s Microsoft? 1:17:26 false DISCUSSED: coincident birthdays; mathowie's gigantism and very online Ex Machina house; extensive actor and media talk; you probably hadn't heard, but, The Revenant was very difficult to make; Apple TV+ is getting…not great notices; success is a great deodorant, but could iPhone : 2010s Apple :: Windows : 1990s Microsoft?; hardware follow-up on Merlin's new modem and UPS setup; the value of always showing hustle, and why you should always run out first base; Dan's in a jam-up with his internet provider over a seemingly unnecessary piece of harware; further hardware follow-up from Merlin on spreading his wings with his Synology; Dan has a new keyboard he loves; praise for several Logitech products; and, finally, why Merlin just can't quit his MX Master Mouse.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: coincident birthdays; mathowie's gigantism and very online Ex Machina house; extensive actor and media talk; you probably hadn't heard, but, The Revenant was very difficult to make; Apple TV+ is getting…not great notices; success is a great deodorant, but could iPhone : 2010s Apple :: Windows : 1990s Microsoft?; hardware follow-up on Merlin's new modem and UPS setup; the value of always showing hustle, and why you should always run out first base; Dan's in a jam-up with his internet provider over a seemingly unnecessary piece of harware; further hardware follow-up from Merlin on spreading his wings with his Synology; Dan has a new keyboard he loves; praise for several Logitech products; and, finally, why Merlin just can't quit his MX Master Mouse.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: coincident birthdays; mathowie's gigantism and very online Ex Machina house; extensive actor and media talk; you probably hadn't heard, but, The Revenant was very difficult to make; Apple TV+ is getting…not great notices; success is a great deodorant, but could iPhone : 2010s Apple :: Windows : 1990s Microsoft?; hardware follow-up on Merlin's new modem and UPS setup; the value of always showing hustle, and why you should always run out first base; Dan's in a jam-up with his internet provider over a seemingly unnecessary piece of harware; further hardware follow-up from Merlin on spreading his wings with his Synology; Dan has a new keyboard he loves; praise for several Logitech products; and, finally, why Merlin just can't quit his MX Master Mouse.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+aPNlZ1wq ]]>     Episode 448: Spaghetti on Spaghetti https://www.backtowork.limo/448 http://5by5.tv/b2w/448 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:20:35 false This week, Dan and Merlin dive into the benefits (and fun) of a NAS project. Also, Merlin goes off about the horror show of letting old people determine the future. Also, also, hey, kung fu movies!

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin dive into the benefits (and fun) of a NAS project. Also, Merlin goes off about the horror show of letting old people determine the future. Also, also, hey, kung fu movies!

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin dive into the benefits (and fun) of a NAS project. Also, Merlin goes off about the horror show of letting old people determine the future. Also, also, hey, kung fu movies!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7nr7gOys ]]>     Episode 447: Mating for Life https://www.backtowork.limo/447 http://5by5.tv/b2w/447 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 It's Infrastructure Week! Dan and Merlin start with California's power crisis and end up pivoting to phones, cable TV, and, of course, Apple. 1:18:23 false It's Infrastructure Week! Dan and Merlin start with California's power crisis and end up pivoting to phones, cable TV, and, of course, Apple.

    What happens when a resource we think of as a solved part of our infrastructure suddenly isn't so solved?

    And, what would Apple look like if it treated all of its services as seriously as it once treated the Mac?

    Also: lizard updates, but please don't Google "hornworms."

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    ]]>     It's Infrastructure Week! Dan and Merlin start with California's power crisis and end up pivoting to phones, cable TV, and, of course, Apple.

    What happens when a resource we think of as a solved part of our infrastructure suddenly isn't so solved?

    And, what would Apple look like if it treated all of its services as seriously as it once treated the Mac?

    Also: lizard updates, but please don't Google "hornworms."

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    ]]>     It's Infrastructure Week! Dan and Merlin start with California's power crisis and end up pivoting to phones, cable TV, and, of course, Apple.

    What happens when a resource we think of as a solved part of our infrastructure suddenly isn't so solved?

    And, what would Apple look like if it treated all of its services as seriously as it once treated the Mac?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+EskAJ3ve ]]>     Episode 446: Charm Offensive https://www.backtowork.limo/446 http://5by5.tv/b2w/446 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about living in a world of hardware choices. 1:09:15 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about living in a world of hardware choices.

    How do you decide which device is best suited to a given task? Which ones do you find yourself preferring to use because they're friction-free—or just fun?

    And, in what ways do our previous behaviors, habits, and expectations end up unconsciously coloring our future decisions?

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    How do you decide which device is best suited to a given task? Which ones do you find yourself preferring to use because they're friction-free—or just fun?

    And, in what ways do our previous behaviors, habits, and expectations end up unconsciously coloring our future decisions?

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about living in a world of hardware choices.

    How do you decide which device is best suited to a given task? Which ones do you find yourself preferring to use because they're friction-free—or just fun?

    And, in what ways do our previous behaviors, habits, and expectations end up unconsciously coloring our future decisions?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PW0caZd0 ]]>     Episode 445: Hipster DMV https://www.backtowork.limo/445 http://5by5.tv/b2w/445 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's OS rollouts, changes in Apple retail, and week two with the new Apple Watch. 1:15:39 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's OS rollouts, changes in Apple retail, and week two with the new Apple Watch.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's OS rollouts, changes in Apple retail, and week two with the new Apple Watch.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's OS rollouts, changes in Apple retail, and week two with the new Apple Watch.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PRO-w3bg ]]>     Episode 444: Seasoned Horologist https://www.backtowork.limo/444 http://5by5.tv/b2w/444 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin focus on the new Apple Watch. 1:35:13 false This week, Dan and Merlin focus on the new Apple Watch.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin focus on the new Apple Watch.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin focus on the new Apple Watch.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Z_i9-9bc ]]>     Episode 443: Immediate Electric Smugness https://www.backtowork.limo/443 http://5by5.tv/b2w/443 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan has an automotive collision anecdote, while Merlin has thoughts on how preparation fails us in extreme moments. 1:19:38 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has a cool new voice from talking to friends late last night; Dan has an automotive collision anecdote, while Merlin has thoughts on how preparation fails us in extreme moments; in follow-up, Listener Steve has terrific advice on dealing with bad hotel room technology; your hosts love insider information from pilots and other category pros; Dan ordered a watch, and Merlin is apparently not actually wrecking a plane; the guys respond to listener letters about ages of people in movies, Dan's world-destroying Disney fact (that he can't remember), plus a listener's concern about company password hygiene; and finally, Dan has great news about refreshing an iMac, but less great news about household password hygiene.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin has a cool new voice from talking to friends late last night; Dan has an automotive collision anecdote, while Merlin has thoughts on how preparation fails us in extreme moments; in follow-up, Listener Steve has terrific advice on dealing with bad hotel room technology; your hosts love insider information from pilots and other category pros; Dan ordered a watch, and Merlin is apparently not actually wrecking a plane; the guys respond to listener letters about ages of people in movies, Dan's world-destroying Disney fact (that he can't remember), plus a listener's concern about company password hygiene; and finally, Dan has great news about refreshing an iMac, but less great news about household password hygiene.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin has a cool new voice from talking to friends late last night; Dan has an automotive collision anecdote, while Merlin has thoughts on how preparation fails us in extreme moments; in follow-up, Listener Steve has terrific advice on dealing with bad hotel room technology; your hosts love insider information from pilots and other category pros; Dan ordered a watch, and Merlin is apparently not actually wrecking a plane; the guys respond to listener letters about ages of people in movies, Dan's world-destroying Disney fact (that he can't remember), plus a listener's concern about company password hygiene; and finally, Dan has great news about refreshing an iMac, but less great news about household password hygiene.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+S-saxYii ]]>     Episode 442: Dog Eating Chair Digestion https://www.backtowork.limo/442 http://5by5.tv/b2w/442 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin discuss the upcoming big Apple event and why this one's potentially interesting. Also, dog anecdotes. 1:13:00 false Dan and Merlin discuss the upcoming big Apple event and why this one's potentially interesting. Also, dog anecdotes.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin discuss the upcoming big Apple event and why this one's potentially interesting. Also, dog anecdotes.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin discuss the upcoming big Apple event and why this one's potentially interesting. Also, dog anecdotes.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UIMMA9Y4 ]]>     Episode 441: Boggle, Boggle! https://www.backtowork.limo/441 http://5by5.tv/b2w/441 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Odds and sods! 1:43:49 false
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  • exposing kids to the canonical films
  • that weird, affected Hollywood accent
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  • hurricanes!
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  • a name for that time comparison phenomenon
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  • catching up on the Platinum Age of TV
  • dealing with device charging at scale

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    ]]>
  • hurricanes!
  • hyperactivity
  • exposing kids to the canonical films
  • that weird, affected Hollywood accent
  • a name for that time comparison phenomenon
  • making your voice interactions more fun
  • catching up on the Platinum Age of TV
  • dealing with device charging at scale

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+1GfOb1FC ]]>     Episode 440: It's Never Been About the Suit https://www.backtowork.limo/440 http://5by5.tv/b2w/440 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Lots of talk about the changing media landscape, plus some odds and sods. 1:38:43 false Lots of talk about the changing media landscape, plus some odds and sods.

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    ]]>     Lots of talk about the changing media landscape, plus some odds and sods.

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    ]]>     Lots of talk about the changing media landscape, plus some odds and sods.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+AWPzVUU_ ]]>     Episode 439: Servant of the Red Badge https://www.backtowork.limo/439 http://5by5.tv/b2w/439 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin has a long stemwinder on an admittedly amorphous topic: the unimpeachable benefits of undoing most of the buttons we've clicked. 1:30:42 false DISCUSSED: finding an actor's age and height; time analogies; Merlin needs help naming two critical phenomena; Dan is dissatisfied with how cars look; could Wolverine get a Caillou tattoo, and would it grow back, hmmmm?; Merlin is getting into plants (no, not sexually); the return of that time when Danny held the license plate; and finally, Merlin has a long stemwinder on an admittedly amorphous topic: the unimpeachable benefits of undoing most of the buttons we've clicked.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: finding an actor's age and height; time analogies; Merlin needs help naming two critical phenomena; Dan is dissatisfied with how cars look; could Wolverine get a Caillou tattoo, and would it grow back, hmmmm?; Merlin is getting into plants (no, not sexually); the return of that time when Danny held the license plate; and finally, Merlin has a long stemwinder on an admittedly amorphous topic: the unimpeachable benefits of undoing most of the buttons we've clicked.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: finding an actor's age and height; time analogies; Merlin needs help naming two critical phenomena; Dan is dissatisfied with how cars look; could Wolverine get a Caillou tattoo, and would it grow back, hmmmm?; Merlin is getting into plants (no, not sexually); the return of that time when Danny held the license plate; and finally, Merlin has a long stemwinder on an admittedly amorphous topic: the unimpeachable benefits of undoing most of the buttons we've clicked.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Sz33ev95 ]]>     Episode 438: The Mashed Potatoes Need You https://www.backtowork.limo/438 http://5by5.tv/b2w/438 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 The guys answer a listener question about working from home. 1:13:17 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has a little visitor today. Dan has some thoughts on conference scheduling. This leads to a broader discussion of the sensitivities we may or may not have to other peoples' limitations and constraints. It's nice to meet people.

    For some reason, religion, churches, and clergy are discussed. "This is what Peter did say!"

    Finally, the guys answer a listener question about working from home. Merlin poses a challenge.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin has a little visitor today. Dan has some thoughts on conference scheduling. This leads to a broader discussion of the sensitivities we may or may not have to other peoples' limitations and constraints. It's nice to meet people.

    For some reason, religion, churches, and clergy are discussed. "This is what Peter did say!"

    Finally, the guys answer a listener question about working from home. Merlin poses a challenge.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin has a little visitor today. Dan has some thoughts on conference scheduling. This leads to a broader discussion of the sensitivities we may or may not have to other peoples' limitations and constraints. It's nice to meet people.

    For some reason, religion, churches, and clergy are discussed. "This is what Peter did say!"

    Finally, the guys answer a listener question about working from home. Merlin poses a challenge.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+2yuePCNe ]]>     Episode 437: The Credit Section https://www.backtowork.limo/437 http://5by5.tv/b2w/437 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin explore the complexities of personal style. Not personal style as in fashion, but as in preferences, identity, and modes of interaction. 1:05:38 false Dan and Merlin explore the complexities of personal style. Not personal style as in fashion, but as in preferences, identity, and modes of interaction. How do we let others know how we are?

    How do we derive a sense of what works best for us, and why is it such a shameful struggle to effectively communicate that to others? What do AirPods, Snapchat, and Bloomberg Terminals potentially have in common?

    And, would it be cool if I just listen to this podcast instead of talking about my blouse and the weather?

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin explore the complexities of personal style. Not personal style as in fashion, but as in preferences, identity, and modes of interaction. How do we let others know how we are?

    How do we derive a sense of what works best for us, and why is it such a shameful struggle to effectively communicate that to others? What do AirPods, Snapchat, and Bloomberg Terminals potentially have in common?

    And, would it be cool if I just listen to this podcast instead of talking about my blouse and the weather?

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin explore the complexities of personal style. Not personal style as in fashion, but as in preferences, identity, and modes of interaction. How do we let others know how we are?

    How do we derive a sense of what works best for us, and why is it such a shameful struggle to effectively communicate that to others? What do AirPods, Snapchat, and Bloomberg Terminals potentially have in common?

    And, would it be cool if I just listen to this podcast instead of talking about my blouse and the weather?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+hVQSVTDC ]]>     Episode 436: Better Than a Lipstick https://www.backtowork.limo/436 http://5by5.tv/b2w/436 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Lot of talk about tech in media and our embarrassment of options. 1:10:01 false DISCUSSED: the admirable candor of B.B. King; the simple joys of the Ordinary Night; movies that are or are not dated and how that affects your enjoyment; how sci-fi seemed to mostly miss the internet; our embarrassment of media options; tech in media and what it means for plot stuff; technology adoption curves are definitely speeding up; doing everything you can not to use your phone as a phone; more generational stuff; how time and context changes our perception; should they take all the smoking out of movies and tv?; remember: you're not making errors—you're adding information; and, finally, Dan has an exciting announcement and a wet notebook.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: the admirable candor of B.B. King; the simple joys of the Ordinary Night; movies that are or are not dated and how that affects your enjoyment; how sci-fi seemed to mostly miss the internet; our embarrassment of media options; tech in media and what it means for plot stuff; technology adoption curves are definitely speeding up; doing everything you can not to use your phone as a phone; more generational stuff; how time and context changes our perception; should they take all the smoking out of movies and tv?; remember: you're not making errors—you're adding information; and, finally, Dan has an exciting announcement and a wet notebook.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: the admirable candor of B.B. King; the simple joys of the Ordinary Night; movies that are or are not dated and how that affects your enjoyment; how sci-fi seemed to mostly miss the internet; our embarrassment of media options; tech in media and what it means for plot stuff; technology adoption curves are definitely speeding up; doing everything you can not to use your phone as a phone; more generational stuff; how time and context changes our perception; should they take all the smoking out of movies and tv?; remember: you're not making errors—you're adding information; and, finally, Dan has an exciting announcement and a wet notebook.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cZMCmwIL ]]>     Episode 435: Scanner of Horizons https://www.backtowork.limo/435 http://5by5.tv/b2w/435 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts respond to a listener question on getting stressed about personal quantization. 1:14:37 false DISCUSSED: kindness; eyeglasses, at length—including eyeglasses indignities, discounts, and injuries; a renewed surfeit of dingalings, fake friends, and a dumb podcast hit piece; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener question on getting stressed about personal quantization.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: kindness; eyeglasses, at length—including eyeglasses indignities, discounts, and injuries; a renewed surfeit of dingalings, fake friends, and a dumb podcast hit piece; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener question on getting stressed about personal quantization.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: kindness; eyeglasses, at length—including eyeglasses indignities, discounts, and injuries; a renewed surfeit of dingalings, fake friends, and a dumb podcast hit piece; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener question on getting stressed about personal quantization.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+6gjnE5TI ]]>     Episode 434: Grist for an Unnecessary Mill https://www.backtowork.limo/434 http://5by5.tv/b2w/434 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Speculating about speculation. 1:13:15 false Show notes are short this week because Merlin had to go buy contrast paints for his figs.

    Main topic is speculating about speculation.

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    ]]>     Show notes are short this week because Merlin had to go buy contrast paints for his figs.

    Main topic is speculating about speculation.

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    ]]>     Show notes are short this week because Merlin had to go buy contrast paints for his figs.

    Main topic is speculating about speculation.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+hA_Bgybf ]]>     Episode 433: The Muscle of Worry https://www.backtowork.limo/433 http://5by5.tv/b2w/433 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts respond to a listener's question about "circular thoughts." 1:08:06 false DISCUSSED: Dan has found a terrific solution for his son's iPad case; on the benefits (and challenges) of getting away from our devices for a while; listener recommendations for YouTube keyboard commands, a book about cities, and some Disney scholarship; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener's question about "circular thoughts."

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan has found a terrific solution for his son's iPad case; on the benefits (and challenges) of getting away from our devices for a while; listener recommendations for YouTube keyboard commands, a book about cities, and some Disney scholarship; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener's question about "circular thoughts."

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan has found a terrific solution for his son's iPad case; on the benefits (and challenges) of getting away from our devices for a while; listener recommendations for YouTube keyboard commands, a book about cities, and some Disney scholarship; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener's question about "circular thoughts."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+j7uzz6or ]]>     Episode 432: Fingerspace Pollution https://www.backtowork.limo/432 http://5by5.tv/b2w/432 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 To Dan, Piglet was always a baby pig. 1:15:38 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is a little hoarse; but what's an actual pony versus an actual little horse?; there's a lot of sadness and housing problems in the Hundred Acre Wood; the challenges of recommending starter media; the further challenges of being a media super-fan; (and how this relates to not seeing The Flintstones and stealing a copy of Fight Club from Blockbuster Video); Florida is hot; may everyone live long enough to feel bad for saying something really stupid on a podcast; is Piglet a small pig or just a pig baby?; Dan needs your help to find Cash a durable iPad case and keyboard solution; Merlin needs your help understanding the logic of keyboard media keys; to Dan, Piglet was always a baby pig; then, there's some follow-up on Disney parks; Dan again threatens to permanently ruin Disney for you, but he promises to clearly bracket it; and, finally, Dan has had it with people stealing flu valor. Just stop it, people.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin is a little hoarse; but what's an actual pony versus an actual little horse?; there's a lot of sadness and housing problems in the Hundred Acre Wood; the challenges of recommending starter media; the further challenges of being a media super-fan; (and how this relates to not seeing The Flintstones and stealing a copy of Fight Club from Blockbuster Video); Florida is hot; may everyone live long enough to feel bad for saying something really stupid on a podcast; is Piglet a small pig or just a pig baby?; Dan needs your help to find Cash a durable iPad case and keyboard solution; Merlin needs your help understanding the logic of keyboard media keys; to Dan, Piglet was always a baby pig; then, there's some follow-up on Disney parks; Dan again threatens to permanently ruin Disney for you, but he promises to clearly bracket it; and, finally, Dan has had it with people stealing flu valor. Just stop it, people.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin is a little hoarse; but what's an actual pony versus an actual little horse?; there's a lot of sadness and housing problems in the Hundred Acre Wood; the challenges of recommending starter media; the further challenges of being a media super-fan; (and how this relates to not seeing The Flintstones and stealing a copy of Fight Club from Blockbuster Video); Florida is hot; may everyone live long enough to feel bad for saying something really stupid on a podcast; is Piglet a small pig or just a pig baby?; Dan needs your help to find Cash a durable iPad case and keyboard solution; Merlin needs your help understanding the logic of keyboard media keys; to Dan, Piglet was always a baby pig; then, there's some follow-up on Disney parks; Dan again threatens to permanently ruin Disney for you, but he promises to clearly bracket it; and, finally, Dan has had it with people stealing flu valor. Just stop it, people.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+eEBTpBRY ]]>     Episode 431: Costly Branded Waiting https://www.backtowork.limo/431 http://5by5.tv/b2w/431 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan is back from Walt Disney World, and your hosts have a lot of thoughts about The Mouse handles resource management. 1:41:50 false First and most importantly, Dan is back! Woo!

    Second, now, listen: please bear with me, and do not leave. Because, when I say we talked mostly about Disney—and especially Disney properties—it's way more interesting than you'd think. Or, so we hope.

    Essentially, Walt Disney World in particular has the control, data, and means to be extremely good at resource management, and that's just fascinating to think about.

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    ]]>     First and most importantly, Dan is back! Woo!

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    ]]>     First and most importantly, Dan is back! Woo!

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    Essentially, Walt Disney World in particular has the control, data, and means to be extremely good at resource management, and that's just fascinating to think about.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+wCjUuJDL ]]>     Episode 430: Shiny Red Cleric https://www.backtowork.limo/430 http://5by5.tv/b2w/430 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan's away this week, so Merlin tries going it alone. 59:52 false Dan's away this week, so Merlin tries going it alone.

    Topics include lessons from painting D&D minifigs, listener letters, and some recommendations.

    Feel better soon Dan; we need you!

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    ]]>     Dan's away this week, so Merlin tries going it alone.

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    Feel better soon Dan; we need you!

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    ]]>     Dan's away this week, so Merlin tries going it alone.

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    Feel better soon Dan; we need you!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PIIQIfid ]]>     Episode 429: A Seer of Trees https://www.backtowork.limo/429 http://5by5.tv/b2w/429 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A meditation on FOMO, acceptance, and not pretending to be a person you never actually were. 1:32:09 false DISCUSSED: Merlin has a catastrophic off-by-one-week error; Roderick's June is very triggering to your hosts; sometimes, it's nice to be exposed to stuff you didn't expect, but…; at a certain point in life, you mostly just see trees of inconvenience and risk; this leads to a long (and surprisingly pretty good) meditation on FOMO, acceptance, and not pretending to be a person you never actually were; Dan helps Merlin unpack a scene near his workplace; Merlin gets in the weeds about Roger Deakins, Torquay, and two different Richards Burton; then, there's a brief side trip into the reboot of Nick Fury; and, finally the boys answer listener questions about taking notes in college and feeling resistance to completing tasks.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin has a catastrophic off-by-one-week error; Roderick's June is very triggering to your hosts; sometimes, it's nice to be exposed to stuff you didn't expect, but…; at a certain point in life, you mostly just see trees of inconvenience and risk; this leads to a long (and surprisingly pretty good) meditation on FOMO, acceptance, and not pretending to be a person you never actually were; Dan helps Merlin unpack a scene near his workplace; Merlin gets in the weeds about Roger Deakins, Torquay, and two different Richards Burton; then, there's a brief side trip into the reboot of Nick Fury; and, finally the boys answer listener questions about taking notes in college and feeling resistance to completing tasks.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin has a catastrophic off-by-one-week error; Roderick's June is very triggering to your hosts; sometimes, it's nice to be exposed to stuff you didn't expect, but…; at a certain point in life, you mostly just see trees of inconvenience and risk; this leads to a long (and surprisingly pretty good) meditation on FOMO, acceptance, and not pretending to be a person you never actually were; Dan helps Merlin unpack a scene near his workplace; Merlin gets in the weeds about Roger Deakins, Torquay, and two different Richards Burton; then, there's a brief side trip into the reboot of Nick Fury; and, finally the boys answer listener questions about taking notes in college and feeling resistance to completing tasks.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+d0FYgCqn ]]>     Episode 428: Prepare for Draculas https://www.backtowork.limo/428 http://5by5.tv/b2w/428 Tue, 28 May 2019 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts address a listener's question about their "everyday carry," but honestly mostly end up talking about bags. 1:24:41 false DISCUSSED: Nobody got enough sleep last night, but they're gonna power through anyhow; your hosts fawn over the amazing Chernobyl miniseries; various hardware mute button options are discussed; Merlin can't draw but is very excited about making pictures on an iPad; Dan is looking forward to seeing more Olyphant; your hosts address a listener's question about their "everyday carry," but honestly mostly end up talking about bags; also, you really need a bag in a bag in a bag; and, finally Merlin has an admittedly privileged aspiration involving keys.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Nobody got enough sleep last night, but they're gonna power through anyhow; your hosts fawn over the amazing Chernobyl miniseries; various hardware mute button options are discussed; Merlin can't draw but is very excited about making pictures on an iPad; Dan is looking forward to seeing more Olyphant; your hosts address a listener's question about their "everyday carry," but honestly mostly end up talking about bags; also, you really need a bag in a bag in a bag; and, finally Merlin has an admittedly privileged aspiration involving keys.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Nobody got enough sleep last night, but they're gonna power through anyhow; your hosts fawn over the amazing Chernobyl miniseries; various hardware mute button options are discussed; Merlin can't draw but is very excited about making pictures on an iPad; Dan is looking forward to seeing more Olyphant; your hosts address a listener's question about their "everyday carry," but honestly mostly end up talking about bags; also, you really need a bag in a bag in a bag; and, finally Merlin has an admittedly privileged aspiration involving keys.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+I5Nh7T51 ]]>     Episode 427: C. Thomas Hobbled https://www.backtowork.limo/427 http://5by5.tv/b2w/427 Tue, 21 May 2019 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 With only three days of school left, Dan receives a very concerning email. 1:38:19 false DISCUSSED: nasty, brutish, and short sleep; watching TV with a game controller; Dan has to deal with suite concatenation; your hosts crave the expertise of a craftsman; Merlin realizes he and his lady friend see very different forests (spoiler: hers is way better); popcorn ceiling comes in cans; your hosts contrast their views on kipple, sentimentality, and need; Dan struggles to turn off his buttons, and Merlin loves his iPad's Paste button; provisional, anecdotal praise for AT&T's Call Protect service; there's a distinction between long sleep and good sleep; Dan has to stab a prestige TV doppelgänger, and Merlin learns about Night Company; Merlin has recommendations for a Mac automation app, a new David Sparks Field Guide, and a handy new IoT dingus; speculation that smart home adoption truly won't tip until the interactions get less dorky; mobile charging options for travel are debated; everybody needs a Dad Hat; and, finally, with only three days of school left, Dan receives a very concerning email.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: nasty, brutish, and short sleep; watching TV with a game controller; Dan has to deal with suite concatenation; your hosts crave the expertise of a craftsman; Merlin realizes he and his lady friend see very different forests (spoiler: hers is way better); popcorn ceiling comes in cans; your hosts contrast their views on kipple, sentimentality, and need; Dan struggles to turn off his buttons, and Merlin loves his iPad's Paste button; provisional, anecdotal praise for AT&T's Call Protect service; there's a distinction between long sleep and good sleep; Dan has to stab a prestige TV doppelgänger, and Merlin learns about Night Company; Merlin has recommendations for a Mac automation app, a new David Sparks Field Guide, and a handy new IoT dingus; speculation that smart home adoption truly won't tip until the interactions get less dorky; mobile charging options for travel are debated; everybody needs a Dad Hat; and, finally, with only three days of school left, Dan receives a very concerning email.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: nasty, brutish, and short sleep; watching TV with a game controller; Dan has to deal with suite concatenation; your hosts crave the expertise of a craftsman; Merlin realizes he and his lady friend see very different forests (spoiler: hers is way better); popcorn ceiling comes in cans; your hosts contrast their views on kipple, sentimentality, and need; Dan struggles to turn off his buttons, and Merlin loves his iPad's Paste button; provisional, anecdotal praise for AT&T's Call Protect service; there's a distinction between long sleep and good sleep; Dan has to stab a prestige TV doppelgänger, and Merlin learns about Night Company; Merlin has recommendations for a Mac automation app, a new David Sparks Field Guide, and a handy new IoT dingus; speculation that smart home adoption truly won't tip until the interactions get less dorky; mobile charging options for travel are debated; everybody needs a Dad Hat; and, finally, with only three days of school left, Dan receives a very concerning email.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+T7WA22m- ]]>     Episode 426: New Wave Night https://www.backtowork.limo/426 http://5by5.tv/b2w/426 Tue, 14 May 2019 14:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts discuss an article proposing why everything should take 20 minutes. 1:28:16 false DISCUSSED: Dan has a new setup, and Merlin randomly recommends a kids' book; your hosts remember too much; Dan realizes he took the wrong shop class, and Merlin realizes why Generation X was (and remains) mostly useless; Dan walks us through his new setup, and the boys talk about the joys of VNC; Merlin is excited about the new "Guard" functionality of the Amazon voice dingus; Ferris Bueller's Day Off is still very good; what is the sound of one Koan falling?; your hosts discuss an article proposing why everything should take 20 minutes; Merlin dives deep on his own longstanding use of this heuristic; this leads to some classic #productivity talk; there's some instamatic camera nostalgia; Dan has a new project, and you should maybe contact him; Once AGAIN!; the glory of Spirited Away is discussed; Dan recommends a good TV show for date night; and, finally, Dan and Merlin admit they'd probably watch basically anything about Watchmen.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan has a new setup, and Merlin randomly recommends a kids' book; your hosts remember too much; Dan realizes he took the wrong shop class, and Merlin realizes why Generation X was (and remains) mostly useless; Dan walks us through his new setup, and the boys talk about the joys of VNC; Merlin is excited about the new "Guard" functionality of the Amazon voice dingus; Ferris Bueller's Day Off is still very good; what is the sound of one Koan falling?; your hosts discuss an article proposing why everything should take 20 minutes; Merlin dives deep on his own longstanding use of this heuristic; this leads to some classic #productivity talk; there's some instamatic camera nostalgia; Dan has a new project, and you should maybe contact him; Once AGAIN!; the glory of Spirited Away is discussed; Dan recommends a good TV show for date night; and, finally, Dan and Merlin admit they'd probably watch basically anything about Watchmen.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan has a new setup, and Merlin randomly recommends a kids' book; your hosts remember too much; Dan realizes he took the wrong shop class, and Merlin realizes why Generation X was (and remains) mostly useless; Dan walks us through his new setup, and the boys talk about the joys of VNC; Merlin is excited about the new "Guard" functionality of the Amazon voice dingus; Ferris Bueller's Day Off is still very good; what is the sound of one Koan falling?; your hosts discuss an article proposing why everything should take 20 minutes; Merlin dives deep on his own longstanding use of this heuristic; this leads to some classic #productivity talk; there's some instamatic camera nostalgia; Dan has a new project, and you should maybe contact him; Once AGAIN!; the glory of Spirited Away is discussed; Dan recommends a good TV show for date night; and, finally, Dan and Merlin admit they'd probably watch basically anything about Watchmen.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ddNJ9TdA ]]>     Episode 425: Off the Cushion https://www.backtowork.limo/425 http://5by5.tv/b2w/425 Tue, 07 May 2019 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan has a beef with Windows, and Merlin is unusually excitable. 1:30:45 false DISCUSSED: Dan explains what the photos he sends mean; Merlin encourages Dan to air a beef, and Dan kindly assents; Oh, boy, Windows! My old nemesis…Windows!; the Mac's interoperability glory days were amazing; it really sucks to watch a computer start up and start up and start up; ports confuse Merlin, who is now officially an old; Dan and Merlin talk about a few things they enjoyed watching on YouTube; Merlin has a recommendation for downloading internet videos (purely for educational reasons); Merlin also recommends a really good podcast episode about "data-driven parenting"; then, Merlin kinda pops off a little; hey, listen: you can rarely have benefits without risks (and kinda vice-versa); Dan's watching Deadwood again, and Merlin gets kinda excitable again and does lots of quotes for some reason; and, finally, Merlin has a super-tip about improving your results in Apple Health.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan explains what the photos he sends mean; Merlin encourages Dan to air a beef, and Dan kindly assents; Oh, boy, Windows! My old nemesis…Windows!; the Mac's interoperability glory days were amazing; it really sucks to watch a computer start up and start up and start up; ports confuse Merlin, who is now officially an old; Dan and Merlin talk about a few things they enjoyed watching on YouTube; Merlin has a recommendation for downloading internet videos (purely for educational reasons); Merlin also recommends a really good podcast episode about "data-driven parenting"; then, Merlin kinda pops off a little; hey, listen: you can rarely have benefits without risks (and kinda vice-versa); Dan's watching Deadwood again, and Merlin gets kinda excitable again and does lots of quotes for some reason; and, finally, Merlin has a super-tip about improving your results in Apple Health.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan explains what the photos he sends mean; Merlin encourages Dan to air a beef, and Dan kindly assents; Oh, boy, Windows! My old nemesis…Windows!; the Mac's interoperability glory days were amazing; it really sucks to watch a computer start up and start up and start up; ports confuse Merlin, who is now officially an old; Dan and Merlin talk about a few things they enjoyed watching on YouTube; Merlin has a recommendation for downloading internet videos (purely for educational reasons); Merlin also recommends a really good podcast episode about "data-driven parenting"; then, Merlin kinda pops off a little; hey, listen: you can rarely have benefits without risks (and kinda vice-versa); Dan's watching Deadwood again, and Merlin gets kinda excitable again and does lots of quotes for some reason; and, finally, Merlin has a super-tip about improving your results in Apple Health.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GLHwX2mq ]]>     Episode 424: A Roach Riding a Rat https://www.backtowork.limo/424 http://5by5.tv/b2w/424 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts respond to a listener's email about the therapeutic benefits of "controlling a small area." 1:13:20 false DISCUSSED: the restorative tonic of a good night's sleep; a return to sleep as video game; it's okay to tweet your hosts about hoagies and Publix; concerns about butt cancer; Dan recommends a Netflix series; Merlin endorses Overcast clips; the difficulty of balancing user requests with reality; Merlin commends the deliberate simplicity of his daughter's spork; Merlin recommends a podcast; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener's email about the therapeutic benefits of "controlling a small area."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0NBUE149 ]]>     Episode 423: It Only Hurts for a Minute https://www.backtowork.limo/423 http://5by5.tv/b2w/423 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts talk about a terrific YouTube video about what we can all learn from our worst trainwrecks. 1:28:25 false DISCUSSED: Dan and Merlin get hungry, but they've had it with all the bread; the trough food is so costly; no one is sweating Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Marvel-ish movies are discussed, including the new one with Lady Sansa; Merlin is very concerned about aphasias; Dan introduces us to Forbidden Snacks and endorses his new shoe appliance; shoe appliances are then discussed; Dan hasn't had to use his sword…yet; people sure love them some pencils; there was some weather, so the seder got all fakakte; the finer points of Judaism and sundry Hebraica are clarified; Dan got scrolls-on-tape from a sympathetic cantor; Buster Scruggs is recommended; the boys receive a quick surprise visit from the great Tom Waits; and, finally, your hosts talk about a terrific YouTube video about what we can all learn from our worst trainwrecks.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+WErgmgMB ]]>     Episode 422: Magic Rub https://www.backtowork.limo/422 http://5by5.tv/b2w/422 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:10:40 false DISCUSSED: Dan has just started a new pen; there's some pen, pencil, and eraser talk; Dan has an important anecdote about utilizing eraser-based people skills; Dan's iMac is working fine, but he's concerned about the poofs coming out of the balloon blower; Dan saw Venom and has some thoughts; Merlin commends a comic and a podcast and an app launcher; the evolution of computer interaction has rewired our brains; why do they have to make the print so small?; Merlin has songs in his head; and, finally, Merlin apologizes to Nick Fury.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan has just started a new pen; there's some pen, pencil, and eraser talk; Dan has an important anecdote about utilizing eraser-based people skills; Dan's iMac is working fine, but he's concerned about the poofs coming out of the balloon blower; Dan saw Venom and has some thoughts; Merlin commends a comic and a podcast and an app launcher; the evolution of computer interaction has rewired our brains; why do they have to make the print so small?; Merlin has songs in his head; and, finally, Merlin apologizes to Nick Fury.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+wpdVPGs2 ]]>     Episode 421: Black Dress Cowboy Boots https://www.backtowork.limo/421 http://5by5.tv/b2w/421 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:12:40 false DISCUSSED: What we talk about when we talk about optimism; the power of "Act as Though"; on edibles; a YouTube recommendation, then more YouTube recommendations; how even do we tell YouTube what we never want to see again? HOW?!; the difficulty of sensible algorithms; the fascinating concept of "pareidolia"; Professor Shoelaces's extensive metatags; your hosts answer a listener's question about when to go physical versus when to go digital.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: What we talk about when we talk about optimism; the power of "Act as Though"; on edibles; a YouTube recommendation, then more YouTube recommendations; how even do we tell YouTube what we never want to see again? HOW?!; the difficulty of sensible algorithms; the fascinating concept of "pareidolia"; Professor Shoelaces's extensive metatags; your hosts answer a listener's question about when to go physical versus when to go digital.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: What we talk about when we talk about optimism; the power of "Act as Though"; on edibles; a YouTube recommendation, then more YouTube recommendations; how even do we tell YouTube what we never want to see again? HOW?!; the difficulty of sensible algorithms; the fascinating concept of "pareidolia"; Professor Shoelaces's extensive metatags; your hosts answer a listener's question about when to go physical versus when to go digital.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PtbrwjwG ]]>     Episode 420: Baby Thorin https://www.backtowork.limo/420 http://5by5.tv/b2w/420 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:07:08 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is back on his old cans; Dan is pivoting to video; Cash stepped in paint, and kids are terrible storytellers; a book recommendation; a case for the Oxford comma, please and thank you; Dan starts asking for help with his new iMac; gross nickel–and-diming by Apple; praise for Southwest Airlines; Dan (finally) gets to finish asking for help with his new iMac; a cool new open source Mac video app; the Mac laptop keyboard problems ain't going away; Dan really likes Final Cut; Merlin fights with UPS, both on principle and as a game; Merlin thinks Dan's egg cooker rules.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin is back on his old cans; Dan is pivoting to video; Cash stepped in paint, and kids are terrible storytellers; a book recommendation; a case for the Oxford comma, please and thank you; Dan starts asking for help with his new iMac; gross nickel–and-diming by Apple; praise for Southwest Airlines; Dan (finally) gets to finish asking for help with his new iMac; a cool new open source Mac video app; the Mac laptop keyboard problems ain't going away; Dan really likes Final Cut; Merlin fights with UPS, both on principle and as a game; Merlin thinks Dan's egg cooker rules.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin is back on his old cans; Dan is pivoting to video; Cash stepped in paint, and kids are terrible storytellers; a book recommendation; a case for the Oxford comma, please and thank you; Dan starts asking for help with his new iMac; gross nickel–and-diming by Apple; praise for Southwest Airlines; Dan (finally) gets to finish asking for help with his new iMac; a cool new open source Mac video app; the Mac laptop keyboard problems ain't going away; Dan really likes Final Cut; Merlin fights with UPS, both on principle and as a game; Merlin thinks Dan's egg cooker rules.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GXHopGs0 ]]>     Episode 419: The Elephant in the Sword https://www.backtowork.limo/419 http://5by5.tv/b2w/419 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Some observations and reckons about Apple's big Services event. 1:42:29 false DISCUSSED: allergy attack!; big anniversary today; elegy for Two Cats Comics; some D&D talk; Dan got a sword!; yet more D&D talk; key commands for line-moving; Dan got his YouTube URL back; a Theranos book recommendation; Dan almost got cast in a TV show; some observations and reckons about Apple's big Services event.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: allergy attack!; big anniversary today; elegy for Two Cats Comics; some D&D talk; Dan got a sword!; yet more D&D talk; key commands for line-moving; Dan got his YouTube URL back; a Theranos book recommendation; Dan almost got cast in a TV show; some observations and reckons about Apple's big Services event.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: allergy attack!; big anniversary today; elegy for Two Cats Comics; some D&D talk; Dan got a sword!; yet more D&D talk; key commands for line-moving; Dan got his YouTube URL back; a Theranos book recommendation; Dan almost got cast in a TV show; some observations and reckons about Apple's big Services event.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ipo4ZRv4 ]]>     Episode 418: This Man…This Monster! https://www.backtowork.limo/418 http://5by5.tv/b2w/418 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:13:23 false DISCUSSED: Top o' the Morling!; praise for the home release of Spider-Verse; Dan and Merlin offer some more TV recommendations; Merlin endorses an excellent "turns out" podcast; a deep dive on slow-rise squishes and related stress toys; Merlin wears his childhood privilege on his sleeve.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Top o' the Morling!; praise for the home release of Spider-Verse; Dan and Merlin offer some more TV recommendations; Merlin endorses an excellent "turns out" podcast; a deep dive on slow-rise squishes and related stress toys; Merlin wears his childhood privilege on his sleeve.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Top o' the Morling!; praise for the home release of Spider-Verse; Dan and Merlin offer some more TV recommendations; Merlin endorses an excellent "turns out" podcast; a deep dive on slow-rise squishes and related stress toys; Merlin wears his childhood privilege on his sleeve.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Ju5O1X-X ]]>     Episode 417: Fish Bishop https://www.backtowork.limo/417 http://5by5.tv/b2w/417 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:10:29 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is trying some new things and probably needs to adjust his DIP switches; audio equipment is discussed; remembering Hal Blaine; German words; fish dropsy; dining at Alamo Draft House; kids and crafts; follow-up on Power Puttering; recommending a Siracusa anecdote; recommending a philosophy podcast; recommending several cool products; some strong (if muddled) thoughts on the Michael Jackson documentary.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin is trying some new things and probably needs to adjust his DIP switches; audio equipment is discussed; remembering Hal Blaine; German words; fish dropsy; dining at Alamo Draft House; kids and crafts; follow-up on Power Puttering; recommending a Siracusa anecdote; recommending a philosophy podcast; recommending several cool products; some strong (if muddled) thoughts on the Michael Jackson documentary.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin is trying some new things and probably needs to adjust his DIP switches; audio equipment is discussed; remembering Hal Blaine; German words; fish dropsy; dining at Alamo Draft House; kids and crafts; follow-up on Power Puttering; recommending a Siracusa anecdote; recommending a philosophy podcast; recommending several cool products; some strong (if muddled) thoughts on the Michael Jackson documentary.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+dsrustDo ]]>     Episode 416: A Squishy for the Ages https://www.backtowork.limo/416 http://5by5.tv/b2w/416 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin reintroduces the concept of "Power Puttering." 1:15:27 false DISCUSSED: Merlin is living the Domino lifestyle; R.I.P. Two Cats Comics; praise for iA Writer; Merlin needs help with his sudden Gmail spam; a meditation on comics as some awesome fun and an ugly damned business; nostalgia for hobby shops and Expedition to the Barrier Peaks; and finally Merlin reintroduces the concept of "Power Puttering."

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin is living the Domino lifestyle; R.I.P. Two Cats Comics; praise for iA Writer; Merlin needs help with his sudden Gmail spam; a meditation on comics as some awesome fun and an ugly damned business; nostalgia for hobby shops and Expedition to the Barrier Peaks; and finally Merlin reintroduces the concept of "Power Puttering."

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Merlin is living the Domino lifestyle; R.I.P. Two Cats Comics; praise for iA Writer; Merlin needs help with his sudden Gmail spam; a meditation on comics as some awesome fun and an ugly damned business; nostalgia for hobby shops and Expedition to the Barrier Peaks; and finally Merlin reintroduces the concept of "Power Puttering."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+KuxH-eD8 ]]>     Episode 415: Fifty and Monogamous https://www.backtowork.limo/415 http://5by5.tv/b2w/415 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:10:39 false DISCUSSED: Dan has an awesome new video; Spider-Verse is out!; Merlin's dorky Segway is discussed; app recommendations for a clean new Gmail and an even-smarter Dark Sky; Dan spills the beans on his new sound bar setup; TV selection and purchase is a known thistle; idiot trolls hassle poor Carol Danvers; Dan has an important new egg technology; and, finally, the boys fret about Apple's new 2FA requirements a little.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan has an awesome new video; Spider-Verse is out!; Merlin's dorky Segway is discussed; app recommendations for a clean new Gmail and an even-smarter Dark Sky; Dan spills the beans on his new sound bar setup; TV selection and purchase is a known thistle; idiot trolls hassle poor Carol Danvers; Dan has an important new egg technology; and, finally, the boys fret about Apple's new 2FA requirements a little.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3SSSiyY9 ]]>     Episode 414: Inheritance of Pain https://www.backtowork.limo/414 http://5by5.tv/b2w/414 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Mostly one big topic: "screen time." 1:11:25 false Mostly one big topic: screen time.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Iv6vMdhB ]]>     Episode 413: Bumbleditch Cumperdam https://www.backtowork.limo/413 http://5by5.tv/b2w/413 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:16:25 false DISCUSSED: It's the optimistic day, but Merlin really screwed up an edit; there's some Inside Baseball about how podcasts get made; it's nice to have someone notice the shaving cream on your jowl; movie ratings are explored; why all the bosoms in 80s movies?; Dan wonders if he should have approached a celebrity; Merlin introduces further thought technologies for not being a creep with a famous person; the paucity of public experiences; Dan talks about Austin's mussel water; we learn about the prevalence of weevils; meth sourcing; a nice note from a listener about when podcasts are absolutely not evil; and, finally, a desperate plea for podcast platforms to stay independent and open please please pretty please.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: It's the optimistic day, but Merlin really screwed up an edit; there's some Inside Baseball about how podcasts get made; it's nice to have someone notice the shaving cream on your jowl; movie ratings are explored; why all the bosoms in 80s movies?; Dan wonders if he should have approached a celebrity; Merlin introduces further thought technologies for not being a creep with a famous person; the paucity of public experiences; Dan talks about Austin's mussel water; we learn about the prevalence of weevils; meth sourcing; a nice note from a listener about when podcasts are absolutely not evil; and, finally, a desperate plea for podcast platforms to stay independent and open please please pretty please.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: It's the optimistic day, but Merlin really screwed up an edit; there's some Inside Baseball about how podcasts get made; it's nice to have someone notice the shaving cream on your jowl; movie ratings are explored; why all the bosoms in 80s movies?; Dan wonders if he should have approached a celebrity; Merlin introduces further thought technologies for not being a creep with a famous person; the paucity of public experiences; Dan talks about Austin's mussel water; we learn about the prevalence of weevils; meth sourcing; a nice note from a listener about when podcasts are absolutely not evil; and, finally, a desperate plea for podcast platforms to stay independent and open please please pretty please.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uYpDgn5a ]]>     Episode 412: A Hobo in a Cartoon https://www.backtowork.limo/412 http://5by5.tv/b2w/412 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:16:08 false DISCUSSED: Gong Hei Fat Choy!; follow-up on the FaceTime bug and the complexity of getting bug and security reports from normals; the weirdness of bug-finders demanding a bounty; Merlin is fascinated to learn about "combinatorial explosion" and how it helps to explain why power-cycling fixes stuff; why you should always blow the dust out of the plug; recent examples of how restarting just fixes stuff; Merlin logs out of email apps and recommends an iOS calendar app; a case for killing OAuth where you don't need it; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener question about whether podcasts can be "evil."

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Gong Hei Fat Choy!; follow-up on the FaceTime bug and the complexity of getting bug and security reports from normals; the weirdness of bug-finders demanding a bounty; Merlin is fascinated to learn about "combinatorial explosion" and how it helps to explain why power-cycling fixes stuff; why you should always blow the dust out of the plug; recent examples of how restarting just fixes stuff; Merlin logs out of email apps and recommends an iOS calendar app; a case for killing OAuth where you don't need it; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener question about whether podcasts can be "evil."

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Gong Hei Fat Choy!; follow-up on the FaceTime bug and the complexity of getting bug and security reports from normals; the weirdness of bug-finders demanding a bounty; Merlin is fascinated to learn about "combinatorial explosion" and how it helps to explain why power-cycling fixes stuff; why you should always blow the dust out of the plug; recent examples of how restarting just fixes stuff; Merlin logs out of email apps and recommends an iOS calendar app; a case for killing OAuth where you don't need it; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener question about whether podcasts can be "evil."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+EWccJ_Ex ]]>     Episode 411: It's Not Butt https://www.backtowork.limo/411 http://5by5.tv/b2w/411 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:21:40 false DISCUSSED: Dan's fighting his computer and explores font corruption; Merlin hates pebbles in his shoe; Dan has an anecdote about massages; Merlin has an anecdote about the FaceTime exploit; this leads to discussion about how big companies deal with huge-scale, unexpected problems; some thoughts on The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect; the problem with journalism about stuff we actually know about; remembering Michael Crichton; Heartbeeps!; a clever way to reduce damage from careless delivery; is there a new Browser War underway?; and answering a question from Listener Stephen about life after Editorial.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan's fighting his computer and explores font corruption; Merlin hates pebbles in his shoe; Dan has an anecdote about massages; Merlin has an anecdote about the FaceTime exploit; this leads to discussion about how big companies deal with huge-scale, unexpected problems; some thoughts on The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect; the problem with journalism about stuff we actually know about; remembering Michael Crichton; Heartbeeps!; a clever way to reduce damage from careless delivery; is there a new Browser War underway?; and answering a question from Listener Stephen about life after Editorial.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Dan's fighting his computer and explores font corruption; Merlin hates pebbles in his shoe; Dan has an anecdote about massages; Merlin has an anecdote about the FaceTime exploit; this leads to discussion about how big companies deal with huge-scale, unexpected problems; some thoughts on The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect; the problem with journalism about stuff we actually know about; remembering Michael Crichton; Heartbeeps!; a clever way to reduce damage from careless delivery; is there a new Browser War underway?; and answering a question from Listener Stephen about life after Editorial.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+D-Xb_7pc ]]>     Episode 410: The Childhood Cocktail https://www.backtowork.limo/410 http://5by5.tv/b2w/410 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:01:23 false DISCUSSED: dreams and whether people like hearing them; turns out: Merlin recommends a podcast episode about mental stuff; practice vs. rehearsal; visualization as a rehearsal thing; follow-up on science fair projects; our new, post-search-engine habits; Math is hard; Merlin didn't get Anna's emails; cool screen-grabbing mojo; and Dan reviews excellent listener book recommendations.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: dreams and whether people like hearing them; turns out: Merlin recommends a podcast episode about mental stuff; practice vs. rehearsal; visualization as a rehearsal thing; follow-up on science fair projects; our new, post-search-engine habits; Math is hard; Merlin didn't get Anna's emails; cool screen-grabbing mojo; and Dan reviews excellent listener book recommendations.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: dreams and whether people like hearing them; turns out: Merlin recommends a podcast episode about mental stuff; practice vs. rehearsal; visualization as a rehearsal thing; follow-up on science fair projects; our new, post-search-engine habits; Math is hard; Merlin didn't get Anna's emails; cool screen-grabbing mojo; and Dan reviews excellent listener book recommendations.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+bHZt6EKt ]]>     Episode 409: He Says Hard https://www.backtowork.limo/409 http://5by5.tv/b2w/409 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:04:40 false DISCUSSED: moisture; kids and watches; some recent media consumption; encouraging kids to have good taste; memories of watching VHS movies in school; follow-up on Dan's new keyboard experiment; Drobo concerns; thinking about modern backup and, gosh, how that's evolved; frustrating typos; Dan and Merlin have iOS concerns; Dan has further thoughts on Bandersnatch.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: moisture; kids and watches; some recent media consumption; encouraging kids to have good taste; memories of watching VHS movies in school; follow-up on Dan's new keyboard experiment; Drobo concerns; thinking about modern backup and, gosh, how that's evolved; frustrating typos; Dan and Merlin have iOS concerns; Dan has further thoughts on Bandersnatch.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: moisture; kids and watches; some recent media consumption; encouraging kids to have good taste; memories of watching VHS movies in school; follow-up on Dan's new keyboard experiment; Drobo concerns; thinking about modern backup and, gosh, how that's evolved; frustrating typos; Dan and Merlin have iOS concerns; Dan has further thoughts on Bandersnatch.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+AtC-iisW ]]>     Episode 408: The Pwn Key https://www.backtowork.limo/408 http://5by5.tv/b2w/408 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:15:37 false DISCUSSED: Optimistic Tuesdays; office cleanup; a grave bleach mishap; follow-up on Wirecutter; a listener suggestion on, of all things, acupressure; Dan loves his cool new keyboard, but has a big caveat; Merlin is working with magnets; on "Hardware Disease"; request for Riordan-style book recommendations; exciting follow-up on the Burger Decay Project; plus, some closing thoughts on Apple's recent results dustup and what it might suggest about near-future tech trends.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Optimistic Tuesdays; office cleanup; a grave bleach mishap; follow-up on Wirecutter; a listener suggestion on, of all things, acupressure; Dan loves his cool new keyboard, but has a big caveat; Merlin is working with magnets; on "Hardware Disease"; request for Riordan-style book recommendations; exciting follow-up on the Burger Decay Project; plus, some closing thoughts on Apple's recent results dustup and what it might suggest about near-future tech trends.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: Optimistic Tuesdays; office cleanup; a grave bleach mishap; follow-up on Wirecutter; a listener suggestion on, of all things, acupressure; Dan loves his cool new keyboard, but has a big caveat; Merlin is working with magnets; on "Hardware Disease"; request for Riordan-style book recommendations; exciting follow-up on the Burger Decay Project; plus, some closing thoughts on Apple's recent results dustup and what it might suggest about near-future tech trends.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+_DB3Is_P ]]>     Episode 407: The Wad-Shooter Option https://www.backtowork.limo/407 http://5by5.tv/b2w/407 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:33:16 false DISCUSSED: "Rabbit Rabbit!"; partial shutdown and the toilet problems it creates; updates on options for Bluetooth keyboards; some extremely random and anecdotal reckoning about the recent Big Apple News; your hosts' beef with Wirecutter; some odds and sods recommendations and cool life hacks.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: "Rabbit Rabbit!"; partial shutdown and the toilet problems it creates; updates on options for Bluetooth keyboards; some extremely random and anecdotal reckoning about the recent Big Apple News; your hosts' beef with Wirecutter; some odds and sods recommendations and cool life hacks.

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    ]]>     DISCUSSED: "Rabbit Rabbit!"; partial shutdown and the toilet problems it creates; updates on options for Bluetooth keyboards; some extremely random and anecdotal reckoning about the recent Big Apple News; your hosts' beef with Wirecutter; some odds and sods recommendations and cool life hacks.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+sioeo116 ]]>     Episode 406: Peak Burger Decay https://www.backtowork.limo/406 http://5by5.tv/b2w/406 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 59:42 false It's the most wonderful time of the year, so the boys answer listener mail and get a little silly.

    Happy Holidays, jackals.

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    ]]>     It's the most wonderful time of the year, so the boys answer listener mail and get a little silly.

    Happy Holidays, jackals.

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    ]]>     It's the most wonderful time of the year, so the boys answer listener mail and get a little silly.

    Happy Holidays, jackals.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+RW-0m6NS ]]>     Episode 405: Can You Feed Coke to Rocks? https://www.backtowork.limo/405 http://5by5.tv/b2w/405 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:22:41 false Discussed: the harsh mistress of holidays, Hanukah presents, Cash's cool gift, the joys of good UX, some excellent very good recommendations, an exciting Science experiment involving hamburgers, kids are terrible at writing things down, things that changed Merlin's game, and some excellent follow-up on how we recognize number patterns.

    Happy Holidays, you jackals.

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    ]]>     Discussed: the harsh mistress of holidays, Hanukah presents, Cash's cool gift, the joys of good UX, some excellent very good recommendations, an exciting Science experiment involving hamburgers, kids are terrible at writing things down, things that changed Merlin's game, and some excellent follow-up on how we recognize number patterns.

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    ]]>     Discussed: the harsh mistress of holidays, Hanukah presents, Cash's cool gift, the joys of good UX, some excellent very good recommendations, an exciting Science experiment involving hamburgers, kids are terrible at writing things down, things that changed Merlin's game, and some excellent follow-up on how we recognize number patterns.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+giy-mQpX ]]>     Episode 404: Very Advanced Camping https://www.backtowork.limo/404 http://5by5.tv/b2w/404 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:13:08 false Discussed: Merlin worries that Dan is getting ground down; web sites are getting very thirsty; Dan thinks it's like pads in football; Dan has updates and more thoughts about doing development work on an iPad; Merlin thinks we should talk more about which devices we choose for doing which things; the boys also have some recommendations.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Merlin worries that Dan is getting ground down; web sites are getting very thirsty; Dan thinks it's like pads in football; Dan has updates and more thoughts about doing development work on an iPad; Merlin thinks we should talk more about which devices we choose for doing which things; the boys also have some recommendations.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Merlin worries that Dan is getting ground down; web sites are getting very thirsty; Dan thinks it's like pads in football; Dan has updates and more thoughts about doing development work on an iPad; Merlin thinks we should talk more about which devices we choose for doing which things; the boys also have some recommendations.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9ocC6bZx ]]>     Episode 403: It's Just a Salad https://www.backtowork.limo/403 http://5by5.tv/b2w/403 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:22:33 false Discussed: Why Tuesday is the optimistic day; pourover coffee for Dan's wife; confirm shaming; updates on iPad keyboards and covers; approximately annual history of "Bawk Bawk!"; some thoughts on Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart; kids and learning Programming; the things that are difficult to teach anyone.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Why Tuesday is the optimistic day; pourover coffee for Dan's wife; confirm shaming; updates on iPad keyboards and covers; approximately annual history of "Bawk Bawk!"; some thoughts on Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart; kids and learning Programming; the things that are difficult to teach anyone.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Why Tuesday is the optimistic day; pourover coffee for Dan's wife; confirm shaming; updates on iPad keyboards and covers; approximately annual history of "Bawk Bawk!"; some thoughts on Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart; kids and learning Programming; the things that are difficult to teach anyone.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+TvmdtXZj ]]>     Episode 402: Watches & Barbecue https://www.backtowork.limo/402 http://5by5.tv/b2w/402 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:23:40 false Discussed: Thanksgiving; spatchcock chicken; kids and their stupid eating; Dan's concern about how we talk to each other; Merlin encourages people to try not to be terrible.

    Also, some odds and sods on iPad Pro updates, and thanks to our nice listeners.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Thanksgiving; spatchcock chicken; kids and their stupid eating; Dan's concern about how we talk to each other; Merlin encourages people to try not to be terrible.

    Also, some odds and sods on iPad Pro updates, and thanks to our nice listeners.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Thanksgiving; spatchcock chicken; kids and their stupid eating; Dan's concern about how we talk to each other; Merlin encourages people to try not to be terrible.

    Also, some odds and sods on iPad Pro updates, and thanks to our nice listeners.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3nQk71Vy ]]>     Episode 401: Carrier Fluid https://www.backtowork.limo/401 http://5by5.tv/b2w/401 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:17:03 false Discussed this week: Dan's MOSH setup on iPad; Dan's new NEW iPad; ease of setup on iOS; some iOS photo editing app recommendations; two things Merlin learned this week; and a little rant about how everybody apparently already knows everything.

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    ]]>     Discussed this week: Dan's MOSH setup on iPad; Dan's new NEW iPad; ease of setup on iOS; some iOS photo editing app recommendations; two things Merlin learned this week; and a little rant about how everybody apparently already knows everything.

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    ]]>     Discussed this week: Dan's MOSH setup on iPad; Dan's new NEW iPad; ease of setup on iOS; some iOS photo editing app recommendations; two things Merlin learned this week; and a little rant about how everybody apparently already knows everything.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OPyYzvLu ]]>     Episode 400: In The Penal Colony https://www.backtowork.limo/400 http://5by5.tv/b2w/400 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:16:43 false Dan and Merlin talk about their first week using the new iPad Pro.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about their first week using the new iPad Pro.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about their first week using the new iPad Pro.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+molzMX0w ]]>     Episode 399: Blue Whale Salt https://www.backtowork.limo/399 http://5by5.tv/b2w/399 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:06:45 false Discussed this week: coffee water, voting, inertia, new iPads on the way, difficult buying decisions, returning merchandise (as a thing), some TV suggestions, Dan's new ODROID, 80s video game nostalgia, asking for your iPad-at-work input, plus seeking suggestions for apps for new joggers.

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    ]]>     Discussed this week: coffee water, voting, inertia, new iPads on the way, difficult buying decisions, returning merchandise (as a thing), some TV suggestions, Dan's new ODROID, 80s video game nostalgia, asking for your iPad-at-work input, plus seeking suggestions for apps for new joggers.

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    ]]>     Discussed this week: coffee water, voting, inertia, new iPads on the way, difficult buying decisions, returning merchandise (as a thing), some TV suggestions, Dan's new ODROID, 80s video game nostalgia, asking for your iPad-at-work input, plus seeking suggestions for apps for new joggers.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+o_oCMUEU ]]>     Episode 398: So Much Unnecessary Beauty https://www.backtowork.limo/398 http://5by5.tv/b2w/398 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's Fall event in Brooklyn today. They liked the event. 1:23:39 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's Fall event in Brooklyn today. They liked the event.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UqNALU-q ]]>     Episode 397: My Manager is Water https://www.backtowork.limo/397 http://5by5.tv/b2w/397 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:20:11 false Discussed: nailing it, the optimistic valence of Tuesdays, difficulties finding replacement parts on Amazon, headphone preferences, Alexa's service outage and new whisper mode, Austin's big water crisis and what it says about epistemology, reason, and society, plus 20 years of The Big Lebowski.

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    ]]>     Discussed: nailing it, the optimistic valence of Tuesdays, difficulties finding replacement parts on Amazon, headphone preferences, Alexa's service outage and new whisper mode, Austin's big water crisis and what it says about epistemology, reason, and society, plus 20 years of The Big Lebowski.

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    ]]>     Discussed: nailing it, the optimistic valence of Tuesdays, difficulties finding replacement parts on Amazon, headphone preferences, Alexa's service outage and new whisper mode, Austin's big water crisis and what it says about epistemology, reason, and society, plus 20 years of The Big Lebowski.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ivZFYViv ]]>     Episode 396: Bean in the Sleeve https://www.backtowork.limo/396 http://5by5.tv/b2w/396 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:21:59 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the FitBit Charge 3 and where it fits into their worlds—as well its place in the larger tracker and smart watch ecosystems.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the FitBit Charge 3 and where it fits into their worlds—as well its place in the larger tracker and smart watch ecosystems.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the FitBit Charge 3 and where it fits into their worlds—as well its place in the larger tracker and smart watch ecosystems.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+v9J9ENIU ]]>     Episode 395: My Sleeves are Dynamic https://www.backtowork.limo/395 http://5by5.tv/b2w/395 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:07:51 false Discussed: the tyranny of earliness, the benefits of timeliness, an interesting horology episode about Apple Watch, more watch talk, a blog recommendation, a quick look at Merlin's new FitBit, an update on home WiFi options, Merlin raps a little, Dan gets wired for Ethernet, what we'd like so see in an updated Mac Mini, some listener followup on Bear export and (deliberately) slow interfaces, considering oneself touch-ed, skeuomorphic sounds, and various Florida wildlife encounters.

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    ]]>     Discussed: the tyranny of earliness, the benefits of timeliness, an interesting horology episode about Apple Watch, more watch talk, a blog recommendation, a quick look at Merlin's new FitBit, an update on home WiFi options, Merlin raps a little, Dan gets wired for Ethernet, what we'd like so see in an updated Mac Mini, some listener followup on Bear export and (deliberately) slow interfaces, considering oneself touch-ed, skeuomorphic sounds, and various Florida wildlife encounters.

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    ]]>     Discussed: the tyranny of earliness, the benefits of timeliness, an interesting horology episode about Apple Watch, more watch talk, a blog recommendation, a quick look at Merlin's new FitBit, an update on home WiFi options, Merlin raps a little, Dan gets wired for Ethernet, what we'd like so see in an updated Mac Mini, some listener followup on Bear export and (deliberately) slow interfaces, considering oneself touch-ed, skeuomorphic sounds, and various Florida wildlife encounters.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+IT3c4MJh ]]>     Episode 394: Dead or Angry https://www.backtowork.limo/394 http://5by5.tv/b2w/394 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:16:45 false This week: some TV and movie stuff, Dark Mode and accessibility, OS stability and beta temptation, Merlin has an anecdote, the powers and frustrations of Siri via Apple Watch, updates to the Fitbit family, tech that does enough, Dan tried Bear, updates on the Chrome login thing, and an intriguing listener comment about Apple's ASP/inch3.

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    ]]>     This week: some TV and movie stuff, Dark Mode and accessibility, OS stability and beta temptation, Merlin has an anecdote, the powers and frustrations of Siri via Apple Watch, updates to the Fitbit family, tech that does enough, Dan tried Bear, updates on the Chrome login thing, and an intriguing listener comment about Apple's ASP/inch3.

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    ]]>     This week: some TV and movie stuff, Dark Mode and accessibility, OS stability and beta temptation, Merlin has an anecdote, the powers and frustrations of Siri via Apple Watch, updates to the Fitbit family, tech that does enough, Dan tried Bear, updates on the Chrome login thing, and an intriguing listener comment about Apple's ASP/inch3.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+EUYlD88N ]]>     Episode 393: Legacy Meat Stuff https://www.backtowork.limo/393 http://5by5.tv/b2w/393 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:28:07 false This week, Merlin's got a LOT going on. Full Catastrophe Living!

    Discussed: booger colors, some tv and movies, a dream deferred, various X-Persons, loving GoodTask 3, plus Dan and Merlin just cannot remember many, many things.

    Next, your hosts dive into their first day with Mojave and reminisce about the days when you could make your Finder look all steampunk. This leads to a deeper dive on what the future of Macs might be and why they feel how they do (hint: they are both kind of old).

    They also both want to know what the heck is going on with Chrome, and Dan pitches a movie.

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    ]]>     This week, Merlin's got a LOT going on. Full Catastrophe Living!

    Discussed: booger colors, some tv and movies, a dream deferred, various X-Persons, loving GoodTask 3, plus Dan and Merlin just cannot remember many, many things.

    Next, your hosts dive into their first day with Mojave and reminisce about the days when you could make your Finder look all steampunk. This leads to a deeper dive on what the future of Macs might be and why they feel how they do (hint: they are both kind of old).

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    ]]>     This week, Merlin's got a LOT going on. Full Catastrophe Living!

    Discussed: booger colors, some tv and movies, a dream deferred, various X-Persons, loving GoodTask 3, plus Dan and Merlin just cannot remember many, many things.

    Next, your hosts dive into their first day with Mojave and reminisce about the days when you could make your Finder look all steampunk. This leads to a deeper dive on what the future of Macs might be and why they feel how they do (hint: they are both kind of old).

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+gOA4RRZ_ ]]>     Episode 392: Gentleman's Calling https://www.backtowork.limo/392 http://5by5.tv/b2w/392 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 A classic odds-and-sods episode, featuring important discussions about sleep tracking, the Apple Watch, Succession, sound bars, Chris Nolan's Batman, and Nintendo Online. 1:20:20 false A classic odds-and-sods episode, featuring important discussions about sleep tracking, the Apple Watch, Succession, sound bars, Chris Nolan's Batman, and Nintendo Online.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+4BrRllJe ]]>     Episode 391: The September Issue https://www.backtowork.limo/391 http://5by5.tv/b2w/391 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:16:38 false Discussed: upcoming Apple announcements; do people with bigger screens use more apps more often?; some follow-up on adaptive testing; and comics for kids.

    Your hosts answer a listener question about knowing when it's time to quit something.

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    ]]>     Discussed: upcoming Apple announcements; do people with bigger screens use more apps more often?; some follow-up on adaptive testing; and comics for kids.

    Your hosts answer a listener question about knowing when it's time to quit something.

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      MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, September 27th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun.
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    ]]>     Discussed: upcoming Apple announcements; do people with bigger screens use more apps more often?; some follow-up on adaptive testing; and comics for kids.

    Your hosts answer a listener question about knowing when it's time to quit something.

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      MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, September 27th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+EC5_eeol ]]>     Episode 390: A Festive Merry-Go-Round for the Very Lonely https://www.backtowork.limo/390 http://5by5.tv/b2w/390 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:15:38 false Skype gets way too ambitious; sprinkling sauce on a service; a mandatory social network for doorbells; Dan acquires a new deity; some excellent listener follow-up on Computerized Adaptive Testing; Dan takes his boy to see a bona fide cinema classic; Dan has some great TV recommendations; Merlin reports in from the deep weeds of a fraught smart speaker ecosystem.

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    ]]>     Skype gets way too ambitious; sprinkling sauce on a service; a mandatory social network for doorbells; Dan acquires a new deity; some excellent listener follow-up on Computerized Adaptive Testing; Dan takes his boy to see a bona fide cinema classic; Dan has some great TV recommendations; Merlin reports in from the deep weeds of a fraught smart speaker ecosystem.

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    ]]>     Skype gets way too ambitious; sprinkling sauce on a service; a mandatory social network for doorbells; Dan acquires a new deity; some excellent listener follow-up on Computerized Adaptive Testing; Dan takes his boy to see a bona fide cinema classic; Dan has some great TV recommendations; Merlin reports in from the deep weeds of a fraught smart speaker ecosystem.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+T5skqS6v ]]>     Episode 389: Butt Baking https://www.backtowork.limo/389 http://5by5.tv/b2w/389 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:24:35 false Discussed: homework and testing; wallets and wallet philosophies; things to learn from wallet philosophy; how to fall asleep; watching Star Trek; Dan's new smart speaker; Merlin yells at Alexa several times.

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    ]]>     Discussed: homework and testing; wallets and wallet philosophies; things to learn from wallet philosophy; how to fall asleep; watching Star Trek; Dan's new smart speaker; Merlin yells at Alexa several times.

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    ]]>     Discussed: homework and testing; wallets and wallet philosophies; things to learn from wallet philosophy; how to fall asleep; watching Star Trek; Dan's new smart speaker; Merlin yells at Alexa several times.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+AVQQEt3U ]]>     Episode 388: Defcon Water https://www.backtowork.limo/388 http://5by5.tv/b2w/388 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:26:49 false Discussed: courting a vegetarian; The Information Problem; FU on Dan's new slide remote and keyboard; also, belts; travel pre-screening options; a recommended article on hypocognition; Dan saw IT; thoughts on Twiki and Erin Grey; and Dan's recent home problem.

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    ]]>     Discussed: courting a vegetarian; The Information Problem; FU on Dan's new slide remote and keyboard; also, belts; travel pre-screening options; a recommended article on hypocognition; Dan saw IT; thoughts on Twiki and Erin Grey; and Dan's recent home problem.

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    ]]>     Discussed: courting a vegetarian; The Information Problem; FU on Dan's new slide remote and keyboard; also, belts; travel pre-screening options; a recommended article on hypocognition; Dan saw IT; thoughts on Twiki and Erin Grey; and Dan's recent home problem.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+oYuH0Q1x ]]>     Episode 387: Deploy the Dongle https://www.backtowork.limo/387 http://5by5.tv/b2w/387 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:11:52 false Discussed: tech that's gotten so much more dependable (and, yeah, so much less dependable); Dan needs a new presenter remote; Marvel's First Family (finally) returns; who would win if The Hulk fought The Thing?; Merlin introduces Dan to the Ponyverse; some camp equipment follow-up; and Merlin goes off on the awesomeness of libraries with some hot new service recommendations.

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    ]]>     Discussed: tech that's gotten so much more dependable (and, yeah, so much less dependable); Dan needs a new presenter remote; Marvel's First Family (finally) returns; who would win if The Hulk fought The Thing?; Merlin introduces Dan to the Ponyverse; some camp equipment follow-up; and Merlin goes off on the awesomeness of libraries with some hot new service recommendations.

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    ]]>     Discussed: tech that's gotten so much more dependable (and, yeah, so much less dependable); Dan needs a new presenter remote; Marvel's First Family (finally) returns; who would win if The Hulk fought The Thing?; Merlin introduces Dan to the Ponyverse; some camp equipment follow-up; and Merlin goes off on the awesomeness of libraries with some hot new service recommendations.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+J5jC_T2m ]]>     Episode 386: Cherry Brown https://www.backtowork.limo/386 http://5by5.tv/b2w/386 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:21:00 false Discussed: Merlin sounds like a saxophone, keyboards are extensively discussed, pros and cons of various MacsBooks Pro, Dan likes using one monitor, pining for best-of-class hardware from Cupertino, Merlin has dorky and boring follow-up, recommending an Apple Watch sleep app and an iOS location tracker, some excellent ice replacements, Dan's favorite bespoke cooler, a disappointing belt, a very good belt, Dan gets a creepy email, Merlin did NOT forget something, Cash gets more cool stuff, and Merlin recommends a Zelda tome.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Merlin sounds like a saxophone, keyboards are extensively discussed, pros and cons of various MacsBooks Pro, Dan likes using one monitor, pining for best-of-class hardware from Cupertino, Merlin has dorky and boring follow-up, recommending an Apple Watch sleep app and an iOS location tracker, some excellent ice replacements, Dan's favorite bespoke cooler, a disappointing belt, a very good belt, Dan gets a creepy email, Merlin did NOT forget something, Cash gets more cool stuff, and Merlin recommends a Zelda tome.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Merlin sounds like a saxophone, keyboards are extensively discussed, pros and cons of various MacsBooks Pro, Dan likes using one monitor, pining for best-of-class hardware from Cupertino, Merlin has dorky and boring follow-up, recommending an Apple Watch sleep app and an iOS location tracker, some excellent ice replacements, Dan's favorite bespoke cooler, a disappointing belt, a very good belt, Dan gets a creepy email, Merlin did NOT forget something, Cash gets more cool stuff, and Merlin recommends a Zelda tome.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+eeV_8Mdw ]]>     Episode 385: A Picture of a Clown https://www.backtowork.limo/385 http://5by5.tv/b2w/385 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:17:38 false Discussed: current monospaced font preferences, experimenting with text sizing, getting on the sucker list, old McDonalds had some styrofoam, new tech that would kill old stories, kids bewilderment with old tech, the bonkersness of Face/Off, wonderful listener gifts for Cash, a book about anxiety Merlin likes.

    Dan and Merlin also answer listener questions about mise en place and doubting one's future after college.

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    ]]>     Discussed: current monospaced font preferences, experimenting with text sizing, getting on the sucker list, old McDonalds had some styrofoam, new tech that would kill old stories, kids bewilderment with old tech, the bonkersness of Face/Off, wonderful listener gifts for Cash, a book about anxiety Merlin likes.

    Dan and Merlin also answer listener questions about mise en place and doubting one's future after college.

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    ]]>     Discussed: current monospaced font preferences, experimenting with text sizing, getting on the sucker list, old McDonalds had some styrofoam, new tech that would kill old stories, kids bewilderment with old tech, the bonkersness of Face/Off, wonderful listener gifts for Cash, a book about anxiety Merlin likes.

    Dan and Merlin also answer listener questions about mise en place and doubting one's future after college.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FPOO10VV ]]>     Episode 384: Cosmic Jazz Hands https://www.backtowork.limo/384 http://5by5.tv/b2w/384 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:08:12 false Merlin really likes the ones where Dan prepares.

    Discussed: four-twenty in The Mile High state, some tv and movie recommendations, the creativity that comes from constraints, The Information Problem, plus thanks for some lovely gifts to Cash from listeners.

    Most of the episode focuses on a provocative new article about whether podcast hosting should be "free."

    Merlin nerds out on iOS Trackpad mode, and Dan drops a Science Corner about heat versus temperature. Also: Star Trek.

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    ]]>     Merlin really likes the ones where Dan prepares.

    Discussed: four-twenty in The Mile High state, some tv and movie recommendations, the creativity that comes from constraints, The Information Problem, plus thanks for some lovely gifts to Cash from listeners.

    Most of the episode focuses on a provocative new article about whether podcast hosting should be "free."

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    ]]>     Merlin really likes the ones where Dan prepares.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+E3jpu8qK ]]>     Episode 383: Funding the Unicorn https://www.backtowork.limo/383 http://5by5.tv/b2w/383 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week: Dan may or may not be *sanguine*, and Merlin is having another meetup; comics, movie and TV discussion (and recommendations) abound. 1:15:50 false This week: Dan may or may not be sanguine, and Merlin is having another meetup; comics, movie and TV discussion (and recommendations) abound; Cash is impatient for a red DS; the magic of ubiquitous capture is extolled; Merlin has a problematic thumb and spends hours on the phone with AT&T; a book about anxiety is endorsed; handles for the emotional suitcase are offered; a new unicorn is born; and, Merlin has a summer project for you to try.

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    ]]>     This week: Dan may or may not be sanguine, and Merlin is having another meetup; comics, movie and TV discussion (and recommendations) abound; Cash is impatient for a red DS; the magic of ubiquitous capture is extolled; Merlin has a problematic thumb and spends hours on the phone with AT&T; a book about anxiety is endorsed; handles for the emotional suitcase are offered; a new unicorn is born; and, Merlin has a summer project for you to try.

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    ]]>     This week: Dan may or may not be sanguine, and Merlin is having another meetup; comics, movie and TV discussion (and recommendations) abound; Cash is impatient for a red DS; the magic of ubiquitous capture is extolled; Merlin has a problematic thumb and spends hours on the phone with AT&T; a book about anxiety is endorsed; handles for the emotional suitcase are offered; a new unicorn is born; and, Merlin has a summer project for you to try.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+5UKXe58u ]]>     Episode 382: Bad Tech Dad https://www.backtowork.limo/382 http://5by5.tv/b2w/382 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan's ex-cold, some media recommendations, strobe light problems, Dan's new phone, bad eyeglasses, your fault versus your problem, plus listener feedback about estimating hours and costs. 1:18:04 false Dan's ex-cold, some media recommendations, strobe light problems, Dan's new phone, bad eyeglasses, your fault versus your problem, plus listener feedback about estimating hours and costs.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+sU--m8dV ]]>     Episode 381: Sandwich Doctor https://www.backtowork.limo/381 http://5by5.tv/b2w/381 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:12:02 false Discussed this week: head colds, Florida, vitamin shots, Pleiades, Pigeon Pose, a new kind of spam, some media recommendations, iOS 12, and a listener question about a job they just don’t wanna do.

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    ]]>     Discussed this week: head colds, Florida, vitamin shots, Pleiades, Pigeon Pose, a new kind of spam, some media recommendations, iOS 12, and a listener question about a job they just don’t wanna do.

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    ]]>     Discussed this week: head colds, Florida, vitamin shots, Pleiades, Pigeon Pose, a new kind of spam, some media recommendations, iOS 12, and a listener question about a job they just don’t wanna do.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+R2xbzEoN ]]>     Episode 380: Chung Chung Machine https://www.backtowork.limo/380 http://5by5.tv/b2w/380 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:32:51 false Follow-up on the Benjamin family phone plan, what it's like to use a phone that's not a phone anymore, excitement for Siri Shortcuts, an AR measurement app recommendation, Dan's new TV recommendations, some travel headphone recommendations, massive disruption in the fizzy water space, some pseudo-insider-ish follow-up on Siri, plus Dan's adventure back into the world of Android and how it went.

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    ]]>     Follow-up on the Benjamin family phone plan, what it's like to use a phone that's not a phone anymore, excitement for Siri Shortcuts, an AR measurement app recommendation, Dan's new TV recommendations, some travel headphone recommendations, massive disruption in the fizzy water space, some pseudo-insider-ish follow-up on Siri, plus Dan's adventure back into the world of Android and how it went.

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    ]]>     Follow-up on the Benjamin family phone plan, what it's like to use a phone that's not a phone anymore, excitement for Siri Shortcuts, an AR measurement app recommendation, Dan's new TV recommendations, some travel headphone recommendations, massive disruption in the fizzy water space, some pseudo-insider-ish follow-up on Siri, plus Dan's adventure back into the world of Android and how it went.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+vtiM-ZAE ]]>     Episode 379: Permanent Hole https://www.backtowork.limo/379 http://5by5.tv/b2w/379 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:11:54 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of their favorite announcements at the big computer show.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of their favorite announcements at the big computer show.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of their favorite announcements at the big computer show.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+gnBNSmRA ]]>     Episode 378: A Hong Kong Phooey Situation https://www.backtowork.limo/378 http://5by5.tv/b2w/378 Tue, 29 May 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:10:15 false Discussed this week: media dustups, the deleterious career effects of social media, a week or so of Instagram, love of dogs, a podcast appearance, two great services for spotting fake Amazon reviews, some Netflix recommendations, Inspector Gadget, remastering Star Trek, kids and black & white movies, serious mail, inventing The Sabbath, and some freestyle advice.

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    ]]>     Discussed this week: media dustups, the deleterious career effects of social media, a week or so of Instagram, love of dogs, a podcast appearance, two great services for spotting fake Amazon reviews, some Netflix recommendations, Inspector Gadget, remastering Star Trek, kids and black & white movies, serious mail, inventing The Sabbath, and some freestyle advice.

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    ]]>     Discussed this week: media dustups, the deleterious career effects of social media, a week or so of Instagram, love of dogs, a podcast appearance, two great services for spotting fake Amazon reviews, some Netflix recommendations, Inspector Gadget, remastering Star Trek, kids and black & white movies, serious mail, inventing The Sabbath, and some freestyle advice.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ByLDVJUO ]]>     Episode 377: Packs a Lot of Lux https://www.backtowork.limo/377 http://5by5.tv/b2w/377 Tue, 22 May 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Discussed: trust my method, beards, foo bar baz, casting Mysterio, villains of Peter Spiderman, an unpaid debt to Dan, medieval electric billing, endorsing _Evil Genius_ and _Belief_, the power of Spotify podcasts via Alexa, and more. 1:17:06 false Discussed: trust my method, beards, foo bar baz, casting Mysterio, villains of Peter Spiderman, an unpaid debt to Dan, medieval electric billing, endorsing Evil Genius and Belief, the power of Spotify podcasts via Alexa, more on Apple TV and voice commands, the pain of scrubbing, 4k HDR via Movies Anywhere, a question on soundbars, Hulu's awesome new "Live Guide" (finally!), a word on TV remote usability, eero's new "Labs," updates to Spark, a new light therapy lamp, and some suggestions on getting a FitBit.

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    ]]>     Discussed: trust my method, beards, foo bar baz, casting Mysterio, villains of Peter Spiderman, an unpaid debt to Dan, medieval electric billing, endorsing Evil Genius and Belief, the power of Spotify podcasts via Alexa, more on Apple TV and voice commands, the pain of scrubbing, 4k HDR via Movies Anywhere, a question on soundbars, Hulu's awesome new "Live Guide" (finally!), a word on TV remote usability, eero's new "Labs," updates to Spark, a new light therapy lamp, and some suggestions on getting a FitBit.

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    ]]>     Discussed: trust my method, beards, foo bar baz, casting Mysterio, villains of Peter Spiderman, an unpaid debt to Dan, medieval electric billing, endorsing Evil Genius and Belief, the power of Spotify podcasts via Alexa, more on Apple TV and voice commands, the pain of scrubbing, 4k HDR via Movies Anywhere, a question on soundbars, Hulu's awesome new "Live Guide" (finally!), a word on TV remote usability, eero's new "Labs," updates to Spark, a new light therapy lamp, and some suggestions on getting a FitBit.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+oiLLF06b ]]>     Episode 376: Alexa, Light It Up! https://www.backtowork.limo/376 http://5by5.tv/b2w/376 Tue, 15 May 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Discussed: lame patents, Salvador Dalí, allergy season, backpack discrimination, friend cosplay, things Dan can't say, AT&T woes, Merlin saw a bear, a YouTube rabbit hole, and some excellent historical Disney content. 1:10:17 false Discussed: lame patents, Salvador Dalí, allergy season, backpack discrimination, friend cosplay, things Dan can't say, AT&T woes, Merlin saw a bear, a YouTube rabbit hole, and some excellent historical Disney content.

    Dan and Merlin answer a listen's questions about sleep tracking and leveraging Alexa at the office.

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    ]]>     Discussed: lame patents, Salvador Dalí, allergy season, backpack discrimination, friend cosplay, things Dan can't say, AT&T woes, Merlin saw a bear, a YouTube rabbit hole, and some excellent historical Disney content.

    Dan and Merlin answer a listen's questions about sleep tracking and leveraging Alexa at the office.

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    ]]>     Discussed: lame patents, Salvador Dalí, allergy season, backpack discrimination, friend cosplay, things Dan can't say, AT&T woes, Merlin saw a bear, a YouTube rabbit hole, and some excellent historical Disney content.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NxI-kG1O ]]>     Episode 375: Night Punching https://www.backtowork.limo/375 http://5by5.tv/b2w/375 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:19:35 false Discussed: time flies, nesting dolls, cloud saves for Switch, oy vey the service subscriptions, wheat and chess boards, WiFi and health, abdomen cinchers, more Netflix recommendations, the hollow face illusion, Marked 2 update, and a couple more recommendations.

    Dan and Merlin answer a listener's question about balancing work momentum and "down time."

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    ]]>     Discussed: time flies, nesting dolls, cloud saves for Switch, oy vey the service subscriptions, wheat and chess boards, WiFi and health, abdomen cinchers, more Netflix recommendations, the hollow face illusion, Marked 2 update, and a couple more recommendations.

    Dan and Merlin answer a listener's question about balancing work momentum and "down time."

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    ]]>     Discussed: time flies, nesting dolls, cloud saves for Switch, oy vey the service subscriptions, wheat and chess boards, WiFi and health, abdomen cinchers, more Netflix recommendations, the hollow face illusion, Marked 2 update, and a couple more recommendations.

    Dan and Merlin answer a listener's question about balancing work momentum and "down time."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+gywGANaC ]]>     Episode 374: Pouchboy https://www.backtowork.limo/374 http://5by5.tv/b2w/374 Tue, 01 May 2018 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:25:07 false Discussed: places that are closed, dinosaur eyes that follow you, a TV show about makeup, some thoughts on Infinity War, the joy of content that really nails the medium, more on B2W shirts, Merlin hates everything, eminent domain, Dan has questions about Venom, Merlin recommends Uncanny X-Force (Remender & Opeña), and Rob Liefeld's pouch life.

    Your hosts also answer listener questions about finding a mentor and knowing if it's time to move on from a job.

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    ]]>     Discussed: places that are closed, dinosaur eyes that follow you, a TV show about makeup, some thoughts on Infinity War, the joy of content that really nails the medium, more on B2W shirts, Merlin hates everything, eminent domain, Dan has questions about Venom, Merlin recommends Uncanny X-Force (Remender & Opeña), and Rob Liefeld's pouch life.

    Your hosts also answer listener questions about finding a mentor and knowing if it's time to move on from a job.

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    ]]>     Discussed: places that are closed, dinosaur eyes that follow you, a TV show about makeup, some thoughts on Infinity War, the joy of content that really nails the medium, more on B2W shirts, Merlin hates everything, eminent domain, Dan has questions about Venom, Merlin recommends Uncanny X-Force (Remender & Opeña), and Rob Liefeld's pouch life.

    Your hosts also answer listener questions about finding a mentor and knowing if it's time to move on from a job.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uUmcUG1j ]]>     Episode 373: Red Cheekums https://www.backtowork.limo/373 http://5by5.tv/b2w/373 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Discussed: Dan's gummi vitamins, vitamins in general, the childhood shame of those weird plaque pills, exotic sickness images, Fifth Disease comes to Austin, Dan's car troubles, Faraday Cages and how to build them, a potential t-shirt for you. 1:48:52 false Discussed: Dan's gummi vitamins, vitamins in general, the childhood shame of those weird plaque pills, exotic sickness images, Fifth Disease comes to Austin, Dan's car troubles, Faraday Cages and how to build them, a potential t-shirt for you.

    Dan was cleaning out his garage, and Merlin has a lot to say about the philosophy and practical components of getting rid of junk at scale. Also, Dan really kills it on eBay.

    Merlin is very excited about Fantastic Four coming back and has some potential warnings about the new Wes Anderson film. Spoilers: there's nothing weak about knowing what freaks you out.

    Also, the boys discuss why Merlin changed his mic setup. Which is fascinating.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Dan's gummi vitamins, vitamins in general, the childhood shame of those weird plaque pills, exotic sickness images, Fifth Disease comes to Austin, Dan's car troubles, Faraday Cages and how to build them, a potential t-shirt for you.

    Dan was cleaning out his garage, and Merlin has a lot to say about the philosophy and practical components of getting rid of junk at scale. Also, Dan really kills it on eBay.

    Merlin is very excited about Fantastic Four coming back and has some potential warnings about the new Wes Anderson film. Spoilers: there's nothing weak about knowing what freaks you out.

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    ]]>     Discussed: Dan's gummi vitamins, vitamins in general, the childhood shame of those weird plaque pills, exotic sickness images, Fifth Disease comes to Austin, Dan's car troubles, Faraday Cages and how to build them, a potential t-shirt for you.

    Dan was cleaning out his garage, and Merlin has a lot to say about the philosophy and practical components of getting rid of junk at scale. Also, Dan really kills it on eBay.

    Merlin is very excited about Fantastic Four coming back and has some potential warnings about the new Wes Anderson film. Spoilers: there's nothing weak about knowing what freaks you out.

    Also, the boys discuss why Merlin changed his mic setup. Which is fascinating.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+loGLuNzM ]]>     Episode 372: Hole That Rabbit https://www.backtowork.limo/372 http://5by5.tv/b2w/372 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, the boys discuss Drafts, The Archive, Merlin's love of Spotify, some great playlists, and weird rules for cheerleaders. 1:31:00 false This week, the boys discuss Drafts, The Archive, Merlin's love of Spotify, some great playlists, and weird rules for cheerleaders.

    In extensive follow-up, your hosts talk about the listener who was having trouble with addressing employees and social media use. This goes lots of interesting places.

    Next up, even more input from listeners on social media policies and living life in a fishbowl.

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    ]]>     This week, the boys discuss Drafts, The Archive, Merlin's love of Spotify, some great playlists, and weird rules for cheerleaders.

    In extensive follow-up, your hosts talk about the listener who was having trouble with addressing employees and social media use. This goes lots of interesting places.

    Next up, even more input from listeners on social media policies and living life in a fishbowl.

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    ]]>     This week, the boys discuss Drafts, The Archive, Merlin's love of Spotify, some great playlists, and weird rules for cheerleaders.

    In extensive follow-up, your hosts talk about the listener who was having trouble with addressing employees and social media use. This goes lots of interesting places.

    Next up, even more input from listeners on social media policies and living life in a fishbowl.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+VwLO1ree ]]>     Episode 371: Avocado People https://www.backtowork.limo/371 http://5by5.tv/b2w/371 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Bula vinaka, bee tee dubs nation! 1:34:55 false Bula vinaka, bee tee dubs nation! This is an epic odds and sods episode, replete with TV follow-up, font follow-up, and Wild, Wild Country follow-up, along with book recommendations, happy Splatoon 2 talk, and a pretty terrible 70s board game. Also, ubi sunt retail amirite?

    Also, your hosts finally (finally!) address a listener's excellent and very difficult question about her millennial employee's use of social media. Lot of levels!

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    ]]>     Bula vinaka, bee tee dubs nation! This is an epic odds and sods episode, replete with TV follow-up, font follow-up, and Wild, Wild Country follow-up, along with book recommendations, happy Splatoon 2 talk, and a pretty terrible 70s board game. Also, ubi sunt retail amirite?

    Also, your hosts finally (finally!) address a listener's excellent and very difficult question about her millennial employee's use of social media. Lot of levels!

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    ]]>     Bula vinaka, bee tee dubs nation! This is an epic odds and sods episode, replete with TV follow-up, font follow-up, and Wild, Wild Country follow-up, along with book recommendations, happy Splatoon 2 talk, and a pretty terrible 70s board game. Also, ubi sunt retail amirite?

    Also, your hosts finally (finally!) address a listener's excellent and very difficult question about her millennial employee's use of social media. Lot of levels!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+kZDc8Utz ]]>     Episode 370: King Jeremy the Wicked https://www.backtowork.limo/370 http://5by5.tv/b2w/370 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin discuss _Jessica Jones_ and the problem of super power constitution. 1:40:53 false This week, Dan and Merlin discuss Jessica Jones and the problem of super power constitution, plus some more Netflix recommendations ("Look away! Looooook awaaaaay!"). They also do a dive into updates on the monospace fonts they like and use. Next, up they talk about the new app, The Archive, contrasting with nvALT.

    Finally, your hosts answer an excellent listener question about struggling to manage more experienced developers.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin discuss Jessica Jones and the problem of super power constitution, plus some more Netflix recommendations ("Look away! Looooook awaaaaay!"). They also do a dive into updates on the monospace fonts they like and use. Next, up they talk about the new app, The Archive, contrasting with nvALT.

    Finally, your hosts answer an excellent listener question about struggling to manage more experienced developers.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin discuss Jessica Jones and the problem of super power constitution, plus some more Netflix recommendations ("Look away! Looooook awaaaaay!"). They also do a dive into updates on the monospace fonts they like and use. Next, up they talk about the new app, The Archive, contrasting with nvALT.

    Finally, your hosts answer an excellent listener question about struggling to manage more experienced developers.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ePkiLXHq ]]>     Episode 369: Comic Blood https://www.backtowork.limo/369 http://5by5.tv/b2w/369 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, your hosts say "*Bula Vinaka!*" They also discuss phone cards, some Netflix recommendations, and more. 1:19:36 false This week, your hosts say "Bula Vinaka!" They also discuss phone cards, some Netflix recommendations, Merlin's phone usage, and "accidentally" getting punched in the face by your kid. Of course, they also talk about the TV and voice control ecosystems.

    They also respond to listener questions about better active listening, and how they each take notes for podcasts.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts say "Bula Vinaka!" They also discuss phone cards, some Netflix recommendations, Merlin's phone usage, and "accidentally" getting punched in the face by your kid. Of course, they also talk about the TV and voice control ecosystems.

    They also respond to listener questions about better active listening, and how they each take notes for podcasts.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts say "Bula Vinaka!" They also discuss phone cards, some Netflix recommendations, Merlin's phone usage, and "accidentally" getting punched in the face by your kid. Of course, they also talk about the TV and voice control ecosystems.

    They also respond to listener questions about better active listening, and how they each take notes for podcasts.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+8Qq_qo0m ]]>     Episode 368: Call the Mouse Guy https://www.backtowork.limo/368 http://5by5.tv/b2w/368 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, your hosts discuss Steely Dan, digital mastering, The Police, Dune, high-quality VCRs, and Dan's brother-in-law's close call. 1:14:22 false This week, your hosts discuss Steely Dan, digital mastering, The Police, Dune, high-quality VCRs, and Dan's brother-in-law's close call.

    Next, they dive into a fascinating article on why projects fail.

    Finally, the boys respond to a listener's question about cautious workplace enthusiasm.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts discuss Steely Dan, digital mastering, The Police, Dune, high-quality VCRs, and Dan's brother-in-law's close call.

    Next, they dive into a fascinating article on why projects fail.

    Finally, the boys respond to a listener's question about cautious workplace enthusiasm.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts discuss Steely Dan, digital mastering, The Police, Dune, high-quality VCRs, and Dan's brother-in-law's close call.

    Next, they dive into a fascinating article on why projects fail.

    Finally, the boys respond to a listener's question about cautious workplace enthusiasm.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+eU1T4aIu ]]>     Episode 367: A Favorite Child https://www.backtowork.limo/367 http://5by5.tv/b2w/367 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, your hosts talk about some stuff they're doing, loving Spotify, some Echo podcast-listening tips, the attraction of Google Drive, and some thoughts on backup strategies. 1:19:35 false This week, your hosts talk about some stuff they're doing, loving Spotify, some Echo podcast-listening tips, the attraction of Google Drive, some thoughts on backup strategies, getting swole, the joys of rock tumbler ownership, scary times in Austin, weird iMac problems, some more thoughts on backup strategies, Merlin's obsession with drumming videos, and yet more Apple TV foibles.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts talk about some stuff they're doing, loving Spotify, some Echo podcast-listening tips, the attraction of Google Drive, some thoughts on backup strategies, getting swole, the joys of rock tumbler ownership, scary times in Austin, weird iMac problems, some more thoughts on backup strategies, Merlin's obsession with drumming videos, and yet more Apple TV foibles.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts talk about some stuff they're doing, loving Spotify, some Echo podcast-listening tips, the attraction of Google Drive, some thoughts on backup strategies, getting swole, the joys of rock tumbler ownership, scary times in Austin, weird iMac problems, some more thoughts on backup strategies, Merlin's obsession with drumming videos, and yet more Apple TV foibles.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+pz0UINPk ]]>     Episode 366: Five Sides of the Street https://www.backtowork.limo/366 http://5by5.tv/b2w/366 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 14:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, your hosts talk about using Windows, technology modalities, making sane decisions as a developer, reality TV, 20th anniversary of The Dude, and more. 1:23:35 false This week, your hosts talk about using Windows, technology modalities, making sane decisions as a developer, reality TV, 20th anniversary of The Dude, Merlin's new fondness for Spotify, analyzing takes on the HomePod, options for high-quality in smart speakers, dealing with recurring financial (and psychological) eels, competitive heat in the smart home ecosystem, Canadians, and the name of Scotland Yard. They also answer a listener question about feeling overwhelmed by content options.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts talk about using Windows, technology modalities, making sane decisions as a developer, reality TV, 20th anniversary of The Dude, Merlin's new fondness for Spotify, analyzing takes on the HomePod, options for high-quality in smart speakers, dealing with recurring financial (and psychological) eels, competitive heat in the smart home ecosystem, Canadians, and the name of Scotland Yard. They also answer a listener question about feeling overwhelmed by content options.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts talk about using Windows, technology modalities, making sane decisions as a developer, reality TV, 20th anniversary of The Dude, Merlin's new fondness for Spotify, analyzing takes on the HomePod, options for high-quality in smart speakers, dealing with recurring financial (and psychological) eels, competitive heat in the smart home ecosystem, Canadians, and the name of Scotland Yard. They also answer a listener question about feeling overwhelmed by content options.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3qwjwiAs ]]>     Episode 365: Volume Eight https://www.backtowork.limo/365 http://5by5.tv/b2w/365 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 The main topic this week is an exploration of TickTick. Neat app. 1:23:30 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about weather as a thing and giving up on Cash's dumb iPad problem. This leads to discussion about the risks, opportunities, and frustrations of having lots of data in different places (probably).

    The main topic this week is an exploration of TickTick. Neat app.

    They also almost talk about Black Panther.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about weather as a thing and giving up on Cash's dumb iPad problem. This leads to discussion about the risks, opportunities, and frustrations of having lots of data in different places (probably).

    The main topic this week is an exploration of TickTick. Neat app.

    They also almost talk about Black Panther.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about weather as a thing and giving up on Cash's dumb iPad problem. This leads to discussion about the risks, opportunities, and frustrations of having lots of data in different places (probably).

    The main topic this week is an exploration of TickTick. Neat app.

    They also almost talk about Black Panther.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7MK1LejL ]]>     Episode 364: The New Fudge https://www.backtowork.limo/364 http://5by5.tv/b2w/364 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:24:20 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk a little too much about Harry Potter, but also manage to cover some other media properties as well as the shockingly limited options for British casting. Dan has a new task management app, and Merlin decides to give it a spin too. The need for help from the jackals who make Cash's iPad app is escalated.

    In a somewhat classic style, the conversation moves to considering Big Issues around work, friction, modality, usability, and apps for pound-sign productivity.

    Twitter, its apps, and its perplexing (lack of?) company direction are discussed. Merlin has something like a razor for this.

    Dan is told that he is upset.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk a little too much about Harry Potter, but also manage to cover some other media properties as well as the shockingly limited options for British casting. Dan has a new task management app, and Merlin decides to give it a spin too. The need for help from the jackals who make Cash's iPad app is escalated.

    In a somewhat classic style, the conversation moves to considering Big Issues around work, friction, modality, usability, and apps for pound-sign productivity.

    Twitter, its apps, and its perplexing (lack of?) company direction are discussed. Merlin has something like a razor for this.

    Dan is told that he is upset.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk a little too much about Harry Potter, but also manage to cover some other media properties as well as the shockingly limited options for British casting. Dan has a new task management app, and Merlin decides to give it a spin too. The need for help from the jackals who make Cash's iPad app is escalated.

    In a somewhat classic style, the conversation moves to considering Big Issues around work, friction, modality, usability, and apps for pound-sign productivity.

    Twitter, its apps, and its perplexing (lack of?) company direction are discussed. Merlin has something like a razor for this.

    Dan is told that he is upset.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+5Kve692K ]]>     Episode 363: She's My Horcrux https://www.backtowork.limo/363 http://5by5.tv/b2w/363 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about lots of recent experiences with the weird and often-frustrating world of streaming TV. What a mess. 1:20:03 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about lots of recent experiences with the weird and often-frustrating world of streaming TV. What a mess.

    There's also some discussion of sauna suits, The Eagles, Mummers, and Dan's victorious t-shirt.

    Also, Dan needs your help with solving a terrible problem with one of Cash's iPad games.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about lots of recent experiences with the weird and often-frustrating world of streaming TV. What a mess.

    There's also some discussion of sauna suits, The Eagles, Mummers, and Dan's victorious t-shirt.

    Also, Dan needs your help with solving a terrible problem with one of Cash's iPad games.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about lots of recent experiences with the weird and often-frustrating world of streaming TV. What a mess.

    There's also some discussion of sauna suits, The Eagles, Mummers, and Dan's victorious t-shirt.

    Also, Dan needs your help with solving a terrible problem with one of Cash's iPad games.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+qJKWudzM ]]>     Episode 362: A Yuck and a Yum https://www.backtowork.limo/362 http://5by5.tv/b2w/362 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the Eagles' big win, what constitutes a catch, Dan's cool new shirt, and more. 1:09:44 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the Eagles' big win, what constitutes a catch, Dan's cool new shirt, Merlin's surprisingly positive interactions with Kabletown, the seeming magic of Movies Anywhere, some recent TV recommendations, and a great listener tip for using Nuzzel.

    Your hosts also respond to Listener Daniel's question about new job responsibilities making him feel like an impostor.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the Eagles' big win, what constitutes a catch, Dan's cool new shirt, Merlin's surprisingly positive interactions with Kabletown, the seeming magic of Movies Anywhere, some recent TV recommendations, and a great listener tip for using Nuzzel.

    Your hosts also respond to Listener Daniel's question about new job responsibilities making him feel like an impostor.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the Eagles' big win, what constitutes a catch, Dan's cool new shirt, Merlin's surprisingly positive interactions with Kabletown, the seeming magic of Movies Anywhere, some recent TV recommendations, and a great listener tip for using Nuzzel.

    Your hosts also respond to Listener Daniel's question about new job responsibilities making him feel like an impostor.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+bmOJejjM ]]>     Episode 361: Caveman Arithmetic https://www.backtowork.limo/361 http://5by5.tv/b2w/361 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about crazy kids' homework, Dan's exciting nerd field trips in the Bay Area, the magic of PIXAR, a handy Netflix companion site, and using Siri on Apple TV. 1:23:58 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about crazy kids' homework, Dan's exciting nerd field trips in the Bay Area, the magic of PIXAR, a handy Netflix companion site, and using Siri on Apple TV.

    Things get a little heated during a discussion about all the weirdly fawning coverage of HomePod—and whether or when Apple's new speaker dingus might find a place in your hosts' lives.

    Recommendations include a podcast with Hawkeye Pierce, an excellent boiled eggs recipe, and some cool TED-Ed videos.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback about bitter Nintendo cartridges and field an interesting question about creating consumer-friendly tech support.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about crazy kids' homework, Dan's exciting nerd field trips in the Bay Area, the magic of PIXAR, a handy Netflix companion site, and using Siri on Apple TV.

    Things get a little heated during a discussion about all the weirdly fawning coverage of HomePod—and whether or when Apple's new speaker dingus might find a place in your hosts' lives.

    Recommendations include a podcast with Hawkeye Pierce, an excellent boiled eggs recipe, and some cool TED-Ed videos.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback about bitter Nintendo cartridges and field an interesting question about creating consumer-friendly tech support.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about crazy kids' homework, Dan's exciting nerd field trips in the Bay Area, the magic of PIXAR, a handy Netflix companion site, and using Siri on Apple TV.

    Things get a little heated during a discussion about all the weirdly fawning coverage of HomePod—and whether or when Apple's new speaker dingus might find a place in your hosts' lives.

    Recommendations include a podcast with Hawkeye Pierce, an excellent boiled eggs recipe, and some cool TED-Ed videos.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback about bitter Nintendo cartridges and field an interesting question about creating consumer-friendly tech support.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nhIP5YQl ]]>     Episode 360: I Haven't Lost My Knife https://www.backtowork.limo/360 http://5by5.tv/b2w/360 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk *a lot* about writing and respond to feedback from listeners. 1:16:14 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk a lot about writing and respond to feedback from listeners.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk a lot about writing and respond to feedback from listeners.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk a lot about writing and respond to feedback from listeners.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+k8iXgDeW ]]>     Episode 359: You Can't See Inside the Dog https://www.backtowork.limo/359 http://5by5.tv/b2w/359 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan has some weather, Cash makes a battery, homework can be a silly drag, management is about scalability and quantification, and more. 1:18:23 false This week, Dan has some weather, Cash makes a battery, homework can be a silly drag, management is about scalability and quantification, how to figure out how much you have to do, 80s movies can be problematic, ultracrepidarianism, making fish wanna get nasty, and you gotta give people ONE suggestion.

    Great listener feedback on the evolution of pro kitchens, real-life risk aversion, and a terrific use of Echo's drop-in functionality.

    Also, the possibilities and shortcomings of Machine Learning are discussed.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan has some weather, Cash makes a battery, homework can be a silly drag, management is about scalability and quantification, how to figure out how much you have to do, 80s movies can be problematic, ultracrepidarianism, making fish wanna get nasty, and you gotta give people ONE suggestion.

    Great listener feedback on the evolution of pro kitchens, real-life risk aversion, and a terrific use of Echo's drop-in functionality.

    Also, the possibilities and shortcomings of Machine Learning are discussed.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan has some weather, Cash makes a battery, homework can be a silly drag, management is about scalability and quantification, how to figure out how much you have to do, 80s movies can be problematic, ultracrepidarianism, making fish wanna get nasty, and you gotta give people ONE suggestion.

    Great listener feedback on the evolution of pro kitchens, real-life risk aversion, and a terrific use of Echo's drop-in functionality.

    Also, the possibilities and shortcomings of Machine Learning are discussed.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ET1PbKTd ]]>     Episode 358: Dumb Ohio Mouth https://www.backtowork.limo/358 http://5by5.tv/b2w/358 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, your hosts cover some odds and sods, share some recommendations, design some fantasy podcast apps, and introduce an exciting new feature involving the Internet Science Site. 1:32:13 false This week, your hosts cover some odds and sods, share some recommendations, design some fantasy podcast apps, and introduce an exciting new feature involving the Internet Science Site.

    They also respond to a listener's thorny question about dealing with negative chatter in the workplace.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts cover some odds and sods, share some recommendations, design some fantasy podcast apps, and introduce an exciting new feature involving the Internet Science Site.

    They also respond to a listener's thorny question about dealing with negative chatter in the workplace.

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    They also respond to a listener's thorny question about dealing with negative chatter in the workplace.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ZLJyyq_y ]]>     Episode 357: Scrolling Carousel of Pain https://www.backtowork.limo/357 http://5by5.tv/b2w/357 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Hey, Twitter is trending pound sign back to work! 1:26:31 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why they're trending, an exciting update on the Mr. Robot ATV bug, the frustrating opacity of using Apple's stuff, Dan's love for Nintendo Switch, nostalgia for NASA, Merlin's love for the Amazon Spot, the problem of fish food and regret, updates on your hosts' sleep technologies, possible solutions for killing spam on iPhone, and some more thoughts on dealing with Netflix's filtering, ratings, and…jeez kinda just everything about their dingaling interface.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+vRPoifCO ]]>     Episode 356: Politics or Gender or Iron Man https://www.backtowork.limo/356 http://5by5.tv/b2w/356 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 The boys wrap up a big year—a huge year—with an unintentionally thematic episode about feelings, expectations, nostalgia, and the black boxes of life, technological and otherwise. 1:19:51 false The boys wrap up a big year—a huge year—with an unintentionally thematic episode about feelings, expectations, nostalgia, and the black boxes of life, technological and otherwise.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+180-p_eS ]]>     Episode 355: Eleven Dollars and a Bottle of Yoo-hoo https://www.backtowork.limo/355 http://5by5.tv/b2w/355 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about keyboard preferences (and their noises), Merlin catching Dan's weird "Mr. Robot" bug on Apple TV, feedback about "inside jokes" and more. 1:39:52 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about keyboard preferences (and their noises), Merlin catching Dan's weird "Mr. Robot" bug on Apple TV, feedback about "inside jokes," exclusion as a weapon, more good Robert Wright interviews, a deepish dive on Netflix personalization techniques (alongside some speculation on how well it's working), platforms and technologies as lobster traps, the problem with cartoons about screaming, how much kids love YouTube, the challenge of partnering with podcast middlepersons, a new Netflix show Dan likes, possibilities for new Marvel properties, and listener feedback on the potential benefits of using work tools you don't prefer.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about keyboard preferences (and their noises), Merlin catching Dan's weird "Mr. Robot" bug on Apple TV, feedback about "inside jokes," exclusion as a weapon, more good Robert Wright interviews, a deepish dive on Netflix personalization techniques (alongside some speculation on how well it's working), platforms and technologies as lobster traps, the problem with cartoons about screaming, how much kids love YouTube, the challenge of partnering with podcast middlepersons, a new Netflix show Dan likes, possibilities for new Marvel properties, and listener feedback on the potential benefits of using work tools you don't prefer.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about keyboard preferences (and their noises), Merlin catching Dan's weird "Mr. Robot" bug on Apple TV, feedback about "inside jokes," exclusion as a weapon, more good Robert Wright interviews, a deepish dive on Netflix personalization techniques (alongside some speculation on how well it's working), platforms and technologies as lobster traps, the problem with cartoons about screaming, how much kids love YouTube, the challenge of partnering with podcast middlepersons, a new Netflix show Dan likes, possibilities for new Marvel properties, and listener feedback on the potential benefits of using work tools you don't prefer.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+B8HSCjlF ]]>     Episode 354: One Whale https://www.backtowork.limo/354 http://5by5.tv/b2w/354 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about (partial) resolution to Dan's Apple TV bug and more. 1:45:45 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about (partial) resolution to Dan's Apple TV bug, some venting about delivery problems, general complaining about customer service, a good TV podcast episode, a very good Buddhism podcast episode, some excellent Buddhism talk, listener follow-up on Dan's strange video mail package, shakeups and wild innovation in the TV bidness, that creepy/mean Netflix tweet, and a listener's question about whether the tech requirements at a promising new job should be a deal-breaker.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about (partial) resolution to Dan's Apple TV bug, some venting about delivery problems, general complaining about customer service, a good TV podcast episode, a very good Buddhism podcast episode, some excellent Buddhism talk, listener follow-up on Dan's strange video mail package, shakeups and wild innovation in the TV bidness, that creepy/mean Netflix tweet, and a listener's question about whether the tech requirements at a promising new job should be a deal-breaker.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about (partial) resolution to Dan's Apple TV bug, some venting about delivery problems, general complaining about customer service, a good TV podcast episode, a very good Buddhism podcast episode, some excellent Buddhism talk, listener follow-up on Dan's strange video mail package, shakeups and wild innovation in the TV bidness, that creepy/mean Netflix tweet, and a listener's question about whether the tech requirements at a promising new job should be a deal-breaker.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+iR6d00Z6 ]]>     Episode 353: Superagency https://www.backtowork.limo/353 http://5by5.tv/b2w/353 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Your hosts respond to a listener's question about the difficulty of choosing a career path that wasn't what you'd expected. 1:40:30 false This week, Dan and Merlin discuss theories on Dan's Mr. Robot/Apple TV bug, living in an opinion bubble, an update on flu shot efficacy, Dan's recent insane mail delivery, speculation on how giant ad buys work, consternation about memory-holed media.

    Your hosts respond to a listener's question about the difficulty of choosing a career path that wasn't what you'd expected.

    Merlin also explains his shaving strategy.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin discuss theories on Dan's Mr. Robot/Apple TV bug, living in an opinion bubble, an update on flu shot efficacy, Dan's recent insane mail delivery, speculation on how giant ad buys work, consternation about memory-holed media.

    Your hosts respond to a listener's question about the difficulty of choosing a career path that wasn't what you'd expected.

    Merlin also explains his shaving strategy.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin discuss theories on Dan's Mr. Robot/Apple TV bug, living in an opinion bubble, an update on flu shot efficacy, Dan's recent insane mail delivery, speculation on how giant ad buys work, consternation about memory-holed media.

    Your hosts respond to a listener's question about the difficulty of choosing a career path that wasn't what you'd expected.

    Merlin also explains his shaving strategy.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Ie4_bBQl ]]>     Episode 352: Get Away From My Formular! https://www.backtowork.limo/352 http://5by5.tv/b2w/352 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about…so many things. Merlin had a lot of coffee. 1:43:46 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about…so many things. Merlin had a lot of coffee.

    Big topics include:

    • Flickr nostalgia (and smart photo backup tips)
    • Dan's crazy Apple TV bug
    • A terrific podcast episode about Buddhism and the human mind
    • A tough listener question about gracefully leaving a job

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about…so many things. Merlin had a lot of coffee.

    Big topics include:

    • Flickr nostalgia (and smart photo backup tips)
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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin talk about…so many things. Merlin had a lot of coffee.

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    • A terrific podcast episode about Buddhism and the human mind
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+g61y4FQp ]]>     Episode 351: Your Chest Is a Tunnel https://www.backtowork.limo/351 http://5by5.tv/b2w/351 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:30:12 false This week, your hosts discuss: holiday disruptions, life patterns, the joys of regularity, discovering unnecessary existential vulnerabilities, scheduling as a video game, getting your head around sous vide cooking, modern kids' arithmetic, CBD dosage stuff, using the Sway app, meditation for improving attention management, dealing with the character who speaks your internal voice, some hot tips on starting meditation, a historical video series Merlin's family likes, a quest for a typeface, nostalgia for teeny tiny fonts, a listener question about how to end a conference call, a recommendation for Netflix's The Punisher, and some angry attempts to conceal ma' secret formular.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts discuss: holiday disruptions, life patterns, the joys of regularity, discovering unnecessary existential vulnerabilities, scheduling as a video game, getting your head around sous vide cooking, modern kids' arithmetic, CBD dosage stuff, using the Sway app, meditation for improving attention management, dealing with the character who speaks your internal voice, some hot tips on starting meditation, a historical video series Merlin's family likes, a quest for a typeface, nostalgia for teeny tiny fonts, a listener question about how to end a conference call, a recommendation for Netflix's The Punisher, and some angry attempts to conceal ma' secret formular.

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    ]]>     This week, your hosts discuss: holiday disruptions, life patterns, the joys of regularity, discovering unnecessary existential vulnerabilities, scheduling as a video game, getting your head around sous vide cooking, modern kids' arithmetic, CBD dosage stuff, using the Sway app, meditation for improving attention management, dealing with the character who speaks your internal voice, some hot tips on starting meditation, a historical video series Merlin's family likes, a quest for a typeface, nostalgia for teeny tiny fonts, a listener question about how to end a conference call, a recommendation for Netflix's The Punisher, and some angry attempts to conceal ma' secret formular.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+VlOamu9j ]]>     Episode 350: Stacking Stones and Inspiration https://www.backtowork.limo/350 http://5by5.tv/b2w/350 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Integrity and Fear. 1:42:05 false TOPIC: Integrity and Fear.

    This week your hosts discuss: sandwiches, solar power, some recent movies and what makes them memorable (or not), the glory of Edgar Wright, fun movie commentaries, Dan's rowing machine, big changes for Chairman Bendis, a cool free font from IBM, awesome creativity from a listener, some thoughts on apps for meditation and relaxation (and the important distinction between those things), the downside of Competitive Mindfulness and similar, some excellent feedback on last week's episode, the fear of integrity loss, Dan's trip to NYC, follow-up on resetting an iPhone, and the fine art of computer troubleshooting.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Integrity and Fear.

    This week your hosts discuss: sandwiches, solar power, some recent movies and what makes them memorable (or not), the glory of Edgar Wright, fun movie commentaries, Dan's rowing machine, big changes for Chairman Bendis, a cool free font from IBM, awesome creativity from a listener, some thoughts on apps for meditation and relaxation (and the important distinction between those things), the downside of Competitive Mindfulness and similar, some excellent feedback on last week's episode, the fear of integrity loss, Dan's trip to NYC, follow-up on resetting an iPhone, and the fine art of computer troubleshooting.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Integrity and Fear.

    This week your hosts discuss: sandwiches, solar power, some recent movies and what makes them memorable (or not), the glory of Edgar Wright, fun movie commentaries, Dan's rowing machine, big changes for Chairman Bendis, a cool free font from IBM, awesome creativity from a listener, some thoughts on apps for meditation and relaxation (and the important distinction between those things), the downside of Competitive Mindfulness and similar, some excellent feedback on last week's episode, the fear of integrity loss, Dan's trip to NYC, follow-up on resetting an iPhone, and the fine art of computer troubleshooting.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+zkhxRNr9 ]]>     Episode 349: The Kid Who Never Won Anything https://www.backtowork.limo/349 http://5by5.tv/b2w/349 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 10:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Trials, Trophies, and Trying Harder. 1:44:52 false TOPIC: Trials, Trophies, and Trying Harder.

    This week, the boys arrive from either the past or future to talk about Dan's spoon problem, the refuse racket, the slog of incremental improvement, the perils of black and white thinking, folding paper seven times, and Dan’s mad cart-riding skills.

    This leads to this week’s main topic: an epic exploration of success and failure. No spoilers, but this is a good one.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Trials, Trophies, and Trying Harder.

    This week, the boys arrive from either the past or future to talk about Dan's spoon problem, the refuse racket, the slog of incremental improvement, the perils of black and white thinking, folding paper seven times, and Dan’s mad cart-riding skills.

    This leads to this week’s main topic: an epic exploration of success and failure. No spoilers, but this is a good one.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Trials, Trophies, and Trying Harder.

    This week, the boys arrive from either the past or future to talk about Dan's spoon problem, the refuse racket, the slog of incremental improvement, the perils of black and white thinking, folding paper seven times, and Dan’s mad cart-riding skills.

    This leads to this week’s main topic: an epic exploration of success and failure. No spoilers, but this is a good one.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7QraFGpQ ]]>     Episode 348: Optionitis https://www.backtowork.limo/348 http://5by5.tv/b2w/348 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin talk about Halloween, the Chromebook, Apple, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), and hair removal. 1:21:35 false Dan and Merlin talk about Halloween, the Chromebook, Apple, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), and hair removal.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about Halloween, the Chromebook, Apple, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), and hair removal.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nX4-c6ia ]]>     Episode 347: Beast Coast https://www.backtowork.limo/347 http://5by5.tv/b2w/347 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Too much ambiguity in time. 1:29:41 false TOPIC: Too much ambiguity in time.

    This week, your hosts discuss hot weather adjustments, Merlin's Skype woes, the state of the union on Skype replacement contenders, ruminations on Mac troubleshooting, the fraught future of retail comic book stores, a side rant on the really dumb economics of the comics industry, hobby shop nostalgia, lobby bell techniques and triangle mounting options, some great tips for pressing things on iOS Safari, the joys of Safari Reader mode, Chrome vs. Safari, changing our browser habits, and Dan's weird screen problem.

    Then, Merlin just goes freaking OFF on the problems with how we talk about time.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Too much ambiguity in time.

    This week, your hosts discuss hot weather adjustments, Merlin's Skype woes, the state of the union on Skype replacement contenders, ruminations on Mac troubleshooting, the fraught future of retail comic book stores, a side rant on the really dumb economics of the comics industry, hobby shop nostalgia, lobby bell techniques and triangle mounting options, some great tips for pressing things on iOS Safari, the joys of Safari Reader mode, Chrome vs. Safari, changing our browser habits, and Dan's weird screen problem.

    Then, Merlin just goes freaking OFF on the problems with how we talk about time.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Too much ambiguity in time.

    This week, your hosts discuss hot weather adjustments, Merlin's Skype woes, the state of the union on Skype replacement contenders, ruminations on Mac troubleshooting, the fraught future of retail comic book stores, a side rant on the really dumb economics of the comics industry, hobby shop nostalgia, lobby bell techniques and triangle mounting options, some great tips for pressing things on iOS Safari, the joys of Safari Reader mode, Chrome vs. Safari, changing our browser habits, and Dan's weird screen problem.

    Then, Merlin just goes freaking OFF on the problems with how we talk about time.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rjvkCQ6w ]]>     Episode 346: Disagreement of the Genders https://www.backtowork.limo/346 http://5by5.tv/b2w/346 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Turns out. 1:19:14 false TOPIC: Turns out.

    This week, the boys talk about audio problems, hot dogs, kegeling, Merlin's next meet-up, Tsum Tsums, comic suggestions, Battle of the Sexes, excellent recent TV series, All the President's Men, the app Pacifica, warming buns, Dan's encounter with Koo Koo Kanga Roo, a dearth of good information about VPNs (yikes!), levels of "Turns Out," a podcast episode about gluten, and hot phones with possibly low batteries.

    In a very surprising "turns out," Dan has a surprising call that leads to a very interesting experience with a hardware device. Dan really wants macOS on an iPad. Don't at him.

    There's also some fruitful if fraught discussion about habit-building. Merlin is not a fan of "The Countdown."

    Dan is attacked by a sky spider and might have to move now.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Turns out.

    This week, the boys talk about audio problems, hot dogs, kegeling, Merlin's next meet-up, Tsum Tsums, comic suggestions, Battle of the Sexes, excellent recent TV series, All the President's Men, the app Pacifica, warming buns, Dan's encounter with Koo Koo Kanga Roo, a dearth of good information about VPNs (yikes!), levels of "Turns Out," a podcast episode about gluten, and hot phones with possibly low batteries.

    In a very surprising "turns out," Dan has a surprising call that leads to a very interesting experience with a hardware device. Dan really wants macOS on an iPad. Don't at him.

    There's also some fruitful if fraught discussion about habit-building. Merlin is not a fan of "The Countdown."

    Dan is attacked by a sky spider and might have to move now.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Turns out.

    This week, the boys talk about audio problems, hot dogs, kegeling, Merlin's next meet-up, Tsum Tsums, comic suggestions, Battle of the Sexes, excellent recent TV series, All the President's Men, the app Pacifica, warming buns, Dan's encounter with Koo Koo Kanga Roo, a dearth of good information about VPNs (yikes!), levels of "Turns Out," a podcast episode about gluten, and hot phones with possibly low batteries.

    In a very surprising "turns out," Dan has a surprising call that leads to a very interesting experience with a hardware device. Dan really wants macOS on an iPad. Don't at him.

    There's also some fruitful if fraught discussion about habit-building. Merlin is not a fan of "The Countdown."

    Dan is attacked by a sky spider and might have to move now.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+hYPIihOw ]]>     Episode 345: Chow Mein Hour https://www.backtowork.limo/345 http://5by5.tv/b2w/345 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Surface Tension. 1:21:58 false TOPIC: Surface Tension.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss names of cities in Florida, wireless neckbands, elliptical bikes, chore systems (and parental withholding), iOS battery life, canny Mac laptop battery monitoring, how battery cycles work, Todd, and things you already know (unless you don't already know them).

    Two pretty good YouTube channels are recommended.

    Your hosts talk about that weird thing where iOS throws up a password pop-up, including some recent bad news on how it might be exploited. Gross.

    There's also some exciting news about possible Brand Synergies.

    Things wrap with responding to listener questions about smart home location woes and choosing a VPN.

    Murrrrrrph!

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Surface Tension.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss names of cities in Florida, wireless neckbands, elliptical bikes, chore systems (and parental withholding), iOS battery life, canny Mac laptop battery monitoring, how battery cycles work, Todd, and things you already know (unless you don't already know them).

    Two pretty good YouTube channels are recommended.

    Your hosts talk about that weird thing where iOS throws up a password pop-up, including some recent bad news on how it might be exploited. Gross.

    There's also some exciting news about possible Brand Synergies.

    Things wrap with responding to listener questions about smart home location woes and choosing a VPN.

    Murrrrrrph!

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    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss names of cities in Florida, wireless neckbands, elliptical bikes, chore systems (and parental withholding), iOS battery life, canny Mac laptop battery monitoring, how battery cycles work, Todd, and things you already know (unless you don't already know them).

    Two pretty good YouTube channels are recommended.

    Your hosts talk about that weird thing where iOS throws up a password pop-up, including some recent bad news on how it might be exploited. Gross.

    There's also some exciting news about possible Brand Synergies.

    Things wrap with responding to listener questions about smart home location woes and choosing a VPN.

    Murrrrrrph!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Oc2qq8eM ]]>     Episode 344: The Microwave Moment https://www.backtowork.limo/344 http://5by5.tv/b2w/344 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: You're not supposed to pet the car. 1:40:19 false TOPIC: You're not supposed to pet the car.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss Nest Cam updates, Ring doorbell tracking, Echo family additions, HDMI questions, the fraught landscape of 4K HDR TV stuff, and how shopping makes Merlin feel kind of vulnerable.

    Two excellent music podcasts are recommended.

    Dan has a new MacBook Pro and a lot to say about it.

    Merlin introduces something he calls "Power Puttering."

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    ]]>     TOPIC: You're not supposed to pet the car.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss Nest Cam updates, Ring doorbell tracking, Echo family additions, HDMI questions, the fraught landscape of 4K HDR TV stuff, and how shopping makes Merlin feel kind of vulnerable.

    Two excellent music podcasts are recommended.

    Dan has a new MacBook Pro and a lot to say about it.

    Merlin introduces something he calls "Power Puttering."

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    ]]>     TOPIC: You're not supposed to pet the car.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss Nest Cam updates, Ring doorbell tracking, Echo family additions, HDMI questions, the fraught landscape of 4K HDR TV stuff, and how shopping makes Merlin feel kind of vulnerable.

    Two excellent music podcasts are recommended.

    Dan has a new MacBook Pro and a lot to say about it.

    Merlin introduces something he calls "Power Puttering."

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    • Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+qgQri1al ]]>     Episode 343: Lo Sierra Mucho https://www.backtowork.limo/343 http://5by5.tv/b2w/343 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Publix Hustle 1:22:24 false TOPIC: Publix Hustle

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about grocery store promotions, transactional help, the racket of school photos, Occam's Razor for public schools, Time Machine troubleshooting, the scourge of The Crackle, and BMO the salesman.

    The boys help a lot of people by responding to listener questions about the state of Siri, making friends after college, and the seeking of universal truth.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about grocery store promotions, transactional help, the racket of school photos, Occam's Razor for public schools, Time Machine troubleshooting, the scourge of The Crackle, and BMO the salesman.

    The boys help a lot of people by responding to listener questions about the state of Siri, making friends after college, and the seeking of universal truth.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Publix Hustle

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about grocery store promotions, transactional help, the racket of school photos, Occam's Razor for public schools, Time Machine troubleshooting, the scourge of The Crackle, and BMO the salesman.

    The boys help a lot of people by responding to listener questions about the state of Siri, making friends after college, and the seeking of universal truth.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ey2WYM4G ]]>     Episode 342: Ultraman Scenario https://www.backtowork.limo/342 http://5by5.tv/b2w/342 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 After some Followup and Front Matter, your hosts dive into iOS 11. (Spoilers: it's really good.) 1:21:09 false After some Followup and Front Matter, your hosts dive into iOS 11. (Spoilers: it's really good.)

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    ]]>     After some Followup and Front Matter, your hosts dive into iOS 11. (Spoilers: it's really good.)

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    ]]>     After some Followup and Front Matter, your hosts dive into iOS 11. (Spoilers: it's really good.)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lMWO-OE7 ]]>     Episode 341: Rich Boy Phone https://www.backtowork.limo/341 http://5by5.tv/b2w/341 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin convene to talk about today's big Apple event. 1:36:00 false This week, Dan and Merlin convene to talk about today's big Apple event.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+kYbfzY3r ]]>     Episode 340: It's-a Me, Dan! https://www.backtowork.limo/340 http://5by5.tv/b2w/340 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan has useful updates on Windows backup options and answers questions about [building a Hackintosh](http://hackintoshmethod.com/). Both of your hosts extoll the virtues of their new Apple TV remote case dinguses. 1:32:27 false This week, Dan has useful updates on Windows backup options and answers questions about building a Hackintosh. Both of your hosts extoll the virtues of their new Apple TV remote case dinguses.

    The big topic this week is Nintendo Switch, and Dan has a lot of great stuff to share about his family's first weekend with their new console. (Spoiler: everybody likes it!)

    Your hosts respond to listener questions about iOS wishlist items and how to freshen up a moribund OmniFocus setup.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan has useful updates on Windows backup options and answers questions about building a Hackintosh. Both of your hosts extoll the virtues of their new Apple TV remote case dinguses.

    The big topic this week is Nintendo Switch, and Dan has a lot of great stuff to share about his family's first weekend with their new console. (Spoiler: everybody likes it!)

    Your hosts respond to listener questions about iOS wishlist items and how to freshen up a moribund OmniFocus setup.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan has useful updates on Windows backup options and answers questions about building a Hackintosh. Both of your hosts extoll the virtues of their new Apple TV remote case dinguses.

    The big topic this week is Nintendo Switch, and Dan has a lot of great stuff to share about his family's first weekend with their new console. (Spoiler: everybody likes it!)

    Your hosts respond to listener questions about iOS wishlist items and how to freshen up a moribund OmniFocus setup.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GCxles7k ]]>     Episode 339: True Love Weighs https://www.backtowork.limo/339 http://5by5.tv/b2w/339 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Don't provoke Dan. 1:26:50 false TOPIC: Don't provoke Dan.

    This week, Dan and Merlin (once again) complain about what works and what just kiiiinda works with smart devices. Who's winning the voice control game, and who's struggling to play catchup? Ecosystems!

    Next up, the boys talk about some surprisingly handy and useful cases for that befuddling Apple TV remote. Also, Dan needs your help to back up Cash's Windows box. Merlin has an important request, too.

    Also provided are scientific updates on how much a scale weighs.

    Finally, Merlin offers a whole goddamned book's worth of awesome productivity advice via a cheap notebook and five (5) daily bullet points.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Don't provoke Dan.

    This week, Dan and Merlin (once again) complain about what works and what just kiiiinda works with smart devices. Who's winning the voice control game, and who's struggling to play catchup? Ecosystems!

    Next up, the boys talk about some surprisingly handy and useful cases for that befuddling Apple TV remote. Also, Dan needs your help to back up Cash's Windows box. Merlin has an important request, too.

    Also provided are scientific updates on how much a scale weighs.

    Finally, Merlin offers a whole goddamned book's worth of awesome productivity advice via a cheap notebook and five (5) daily bullet points.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Don't provoke Dan.

    This week, Dan and Merlin (once again) complain about what works and what just kiiiinda works with smart devices. Who's winning the voice control game, and who's struggling to play catchup? Ecosystems!

    Next up, the boys talk about some surprisingly handy and useful cases for that befuddling Apple TV remote. Also, Dan needs your help to back up Cash's Windows box. Merlin has an important request, too.

    Also provided are scientific updates on how much a scale weighs.

    Finally, Merlin offers a whole goddamned book's worth of awesome productivity advice via a cheap notebook and five (5) daily bullet points.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+huk-Kdrg ]]>     Episode 338: Ambush Site https://www.backtowork.limo/338 http://5by5.tv/b2w/338 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: It's like elevator buttons. 1:26:45 false TOPIC: It's like elevator buttons.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk a lot about komodo dragons. Also, homework sucks, seed codes rule, and @Movesapp drools.

    How do we get so scared about things? How cool did flying used to be?

    Your hosts respond to listener questions about the state of self-tracking, and the scourge of extraneous device notifications.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: It's like elevator buttons.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk a lot about komodo dragons. Also, homework sucks, seed codes rule, and @Movesapp drools.

    How do we get so scared about things? How cool did flying used to be?

    Your hosts respond to listener questions about the state of self-tracking, and the scourge of extraneous device notifications.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: It's like elevator buttons.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk a lot about komodo dragons. Also, homework sucks, seed codes rule, and @Movesapp drools.

    How do we get so scared about things? How cool did flying used to be?

    Your hosts respond to listener questions about the state of self-tracking, and the scourge of extraneous device notifications.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+syNJ1uQ1 ]]>     Episode 337: Cognitive Bottleneck https://www.backtowork.limo/337 http://5by5.tv/b2w/337 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: How do you know when you're legitimately overwhelmed? 1:11:21 false TOPIC: How do you know when you're legitimately overwhelmed?

    This episode, your hosts catch up on Florida, schedule and sleep consistency, ladders vs. walls, travel mania, and the fraught landscape of personal device security.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback and questions regarding feeling overwhelmed and dealing with dumb clocks.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: How do you know when you're legitimately overwhelmed?

    This episode, your hosts catch up on Florida, schedule and sleep consistency, ladders vs. walls, travel mania, and the fraught landscape of personal device security.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback and questions regarding feeling overwhelmed and dealing with dumb clocks.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: How do you know when you're legitimately overwhelmed?

    This episode, your hosts catch up on Florida, schedule and sleep consistency, ladders vs. walls, travel mania, and the fraught landscape of personal device security.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback and questions regarding feeling overwhelmed and dealing with dumb clocks.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+LHTjas7Z ]]>     Episode 336: Town Centre Plaza Spot https://www.backtowork.limo/336 http://5by5.tv/b2w/336 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Keep your hand away from the giant's mouth! 1:05:32 false TOPIC: Keep your hand away from the giant's mouth!

    This week, Dan and Merlin look back on summer and forward to the new school year. Also, some excellent ad hoc Business Analysis about the past and future of malls and other retail outposts.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback and questions regarding domain name speculation and options for tracking multiple currencies

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Keep your hand away from the giant's mouth!

    This week, Dan and Merlin look back on summer and forward to the new school year. Also, some excellent ad hoc Business Analysis about the past and future of malls and other retail outposts.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback and questions regarding domain name speculation and options for tracking multiple currencies

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Keep your hand away from the giant's mouth!

    This week, Dan and Merlin look back on summer and forward to the new school year. Also, some excellent ad hoc Business Analysis about the past and future of malls and other retail outposts.

    Your hosts respond to listener feedback and questions regarding domain name speculation and options for tracking multiple currencies

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UPBxpeQD ]]>     Episode 335: Personal Assistant to Darius https://www.backtowork.limo/335 http://5by5.tv/b2w/335 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Start treating yourself like a dummy today. 1:32:56 false TOPIC: Start treating yourself like a dummy today.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about iOS 11, the trade-offs of running betas, and waking up to how we're using devices differently. Merlin has thoughts on the usefulness of the will to live.

    Dan has a new approach to dealing with PR pitches, and the boys undertake an exciting new social experiment.

    Your hosts answer listener questions about the mechanics of calendar scheduling and best practices for building new habits.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Start treating yourself like a dummy today.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about iOS 11, the trade-offs of running betas, and waking up to how we're using devices differently. Merlin has thoughts on the usefulness of the will to live.

    Dan has a new approach to dealing with PR pitches, and the boys undertake an exciting new social experiment.

    Your hosts answer listener questions about the mechanics of calendar scheduling and best practices for building new habits.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Start treating yourself like a dummy today.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about iOS 11, the trade-offs of running betas, and waking up to how we're using devices differently. Merlin has thoughts on the usefulness of the will to live.

    Dan has a new approach to dealing with PR pitches, and the boys undertake an exciting new social experiment.

    Your hosts answer listener questions about the mechanics of calendar scheduling and best practices for building new habits.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-OF1sAog ]]>     Episode 334: The Little White One https://www.backtowork.limo/334 http://5by5.tv/b2w/334 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Mapping Your Focus and Motivation 1:15:36 false TOPIC: Mapping Your Focus and Motivation

    This week, Dan talks about a cool new addition to his Fireside.fm service, and Merlin interviews him about how he likes to choose, plan, and evolve the features of an app.

    Two questions this week, both from Listener Jonathan.

    First, your hosts address the era of Peak TV, including how they choose their TV services and how they recommend narrowing in on finding the best stuff to watch (and when).

    Next, the evergreen topic of calendars and todos returns. How do you decide what goes where? And how do combine focus and motivation to derive a functional map of your time terrain?

    Dan considers acquiring a house mammal.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Mapping Your Focus and Motivation

    This week, Dan talks about a cool new addition to his Fireside.fm service, and Merlin interviews him about how he likes to choose, plan, and evolve the features of an app.

    Two questions this week, both from Listener Jonathan.

    First, your hosts address the era of Peak TV, including how they choose their TV services and how they recommend narrowing in on finding the best stuff to watch (and when).

    Next, the evergreen topic of calendars and todos returns. How do you decide what goes where? And how do combine focus and motivation to derive a functional map of your time terrain?

    Dan considers acquiring a house mammal.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Mapping Your Focus and Motivation

    This week, Dan talks about a cool new addition to his Fireside.fm service, and Merlin interviews him about how he likes to choose, plan, and evolve the features of an app.

    Two questions this week, both from Listener Jonathan.

    First, your hosts address the era of Peak TV, including how they choose their TV services and how they recommend narrowing in on finding the best stuff to watch (and when).

    Next, the evergreen topic of calendars and todos returns. How do you decide what goes where? And how do combine focus and motivation to derive a functional map of your time terrain?

    Dan considers acquiring a house mammal.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+QlPYf2Ho ]]>     Episode 333: Your Whiteboards Will Not Survive Reality https://www.backtowork.limo/333 http://5by5.tv/b2w/333 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Help! My bosses are doing a really dumb thing! 1:20:03 false TOPIC: Help! My bosses are doing a really dumb thing!

    This week, Dan and Merlin help a listener and his youngster get started with Spider-Man. Also, hey, support your Local Comic Shop!

    Listener Molly asks how to help prevent a terrible, damaging change from happening inside her company.

    Dan talks about War for the Planet of the Apes, and Merlin knows when to exit on a good bit.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Help! My bosses are doing a really dumb thing!

    This week, Dan and Merlin help a listener and his youngster get started with Spider-Man. Also, hey, support your Local Comic Shop!

    Listener Molly asks how to help prevent a terrible, damaging change from happening inside her company.

    Dan talks about War for the Planet of the Apes, and Merlin knows when to exit on a good bit.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Help! My bosses are doing a really dumb thing!

    This week, Dan and Merlin help a listener and his youngster get started with Spider-Man. Also, hey, support your Local Comic Shop!

    Listener Molly asks how to help prevent a terrible, damaging change from happening inside her company.

    Dan talks about War for the Planet of the Apes, and Merlin knows when to exit on a good bit.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+X5nxUITu ]]>     Episode 332: Piggybacking on Anger https://www.backtowork.limo/332 http://5by5.tv/b2w/332 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Making the spice flow. 1:40:33 false TOPIC: Making the spice flow.

    This week, Dan and Merlin dive into the thriving ecosystem of Florida's ad hoc roofing and lawn care professionals. Merlin gets The Boeing Contract, and Dan leaves a check under the mat.

    Your hosts admit they don't really understand the big kerfuffle over 1Password, but they admit to feeling the pain of being an indie developer today. Dan just wants the beef ribs he'd been promised.

    Around 1:19:30, the spoiler horn fires off for a squee-filled celebration of Spider-Man: Homecoming. (Seriously. Just go see this movie.)

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Making the spice flow.

    This week, Dan and Merlin dive into the thriving ecosystem of Florida's ad hoc roofing and lawn care professionals. Merlin gets The Boeing Contract, and Dan leaves a check under the mat.

    Your hosts admit they don't really understand the big kerfuffle over 1Password, but they admit to feeling the pain of being an indie developer today. Dan just wants the beef ribs he'd been promised.

    Around 1:19:30, the spoiler horn fires off for a squee-filled celebration of Spider-Man: Homecoming. (Seriously. Just go see this movie.)

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    • ZipRecruiter (Visit ziprecruiter.com/backtowork to post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Making the spice flow.

    This week, Dan and Merlin dive into the thriving ecosystem of Florida's ad hoc roofing and lawn care professionals. Merlin gets The Boeing Contract, and Dan leaves a check under the mat.

    Your hosts admit they don't really understand the big kerfuffle over 1Password, but they admit to feeling the pain of being an indie developer today. Dan just wants the beef ribs he'd been promised.

    Around 1:19:30, the spoiler horn fires off for a squee-filled celebration of Spider-Man: Homecoming. (Seriously. Just go see this movie.)

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    • ZipRecruiter (Visit ziprecruiter.com/backtowork to post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+sFebdcII ]]>     Episode 331: Hidden in Wigs https://www.backtowork.limo/331 http://5by5.tv/b2w/331 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Time Tetris in Difficult Mode 1:31:21 false TOPIC: Time Tetris in Difficult Mode

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a VERY deep dive on one listener's question about life with an excruciating shared Google Calendar. Merlin, unsurprisingly, has a lot to say about this. No. Like, really. A lot a lot.

    Other topics include Food Lion bleach meat, God's only sandwich, Adventure Time Mashup Pack (Finally!), Agape love, and, importantly, "What’s Happening To Sleep Train?"

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Time Tetris in Difficult Mode

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a VERY deep dive on one listener's question about life with an excruciating shared Google Calendar. Merlin, unsurprisingly, has a lot to say about this. No. Like, really. A lot a lot.

    Other topics include Food Lion bleach meat, God's only sandwich, Adventure Time Mashup Pack (Finally!), Agape love, and, importantly, "What’s Happening To Sleep Train?"

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Time Tetris in Difficult Mode

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a VERY deep dive on one listener's question about life with an excruciating shared Google Calendar. Merlin, unsurprisingly, has a lot to say about this. No. Like, really. A lot a lot.

    Other topics include Food Lion bleach meat, God's only sandwich, Adventure Time Mashup Pack (Finally!), Agape love, and, importantly, "What’s Happening To Sleep Train?"

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+l4q8CMJS ]]>     Episode 330: Frowny Face for You https://www.backtowork.limo/330 http://5by5.tv/b2w/330 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Drawing effective water. 1:01:35 false TOPIC: Drawing effective water.

    In this week's tight and bright episode, Dan and Merlin do dome followup on food bars and CBD oil, then discuss how to get better at letting people just enjoy what they like.

    In this week's main topic, your hosts address how to think more productively (and more realistically) about what you need from a task management app.

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    In this week's tight and bright episode, Dan and Merlin do dome followup on food bars and CBD oil, then discuss how to get better at letting people just enjoy what they like.

    In this week's main topic, your hosts address how to think more productively (and more realistically) about what you need from a task management app.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Drawing effective water.

    In this week's tight and bright episode, Dan and Merlin do dome followup on food bars and CBD oil, then discuss how to get better at letting people just enjoy what they like.

    In this week's main topic, your hosts address how to think more productively (and more realistically) about what you need from a task management app.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UYk8jpEx ]]>     Episode 329: Stop all the OTUS https://www.backtowork.limo/329 http://5by5.tv/b2w/329 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Thirty cable boxes. 1:51:04 false TOPIC: Thirty cable boxes.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about beloved late night talk shows, Planet of the Apes, and the future of TV. Dan introduces his new thought technology about "Protoforms."

    Your hosts also respond to listener questions about using Chromecasts and how to start the day.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about beloved late night talk shows, Planet of the Apes, and the future of TV. Dan introduces his new thought technology about "Protoforms."

    Your hosts also respond to listener questions about using Chromecasts and how to start the day.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about beloved late night talk shows, Planet of the Apes, and the future of TV. Dan introduces his new thought technology about "Protoforms."

    Your hosts also respond to listener questions about using Chromecasts and how to start the day.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fKPvpgl0 ]]>     Episode 328: Donkey in a Biscuit https://www.backtowork.limo/328 http://5by5.tv/b2w/328 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Asterisks and Question Marks. 1:43:05 false TOPIC: Asterisks and Question Marks.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover corgis (and other pets), asking for lettuce wraps, high-floor sandwiches, bread in a tube, John Wick (no spoilers), and the wonderful comic infographics of Kate Willaert.

    There is some ecosystem talk regarding ride sharing statistics and Apple's announced addition of podcast listening analytics. How many bits of identifying information are you sending?

    Your hosts answer Listener Tim's question about when to accept that you can't do everything and should just let go of old project ideas.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Asterisks and Question Marks.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover corgis (and other pets), asking for lettuce wraps, high-floor sandwiches, bread in a tube, John Wick (no spoilers), and the wonderful comic infographics of Kate Willaert.

    There is some ecosystem talk regarding ride sharing statistics and Apple's announced addition of podcast listening analytics. How many bits of identifying information are you sending?

    Your hosts answer Listener Tim's question about when to accept that you can't do everything and should just let go of old project ideas.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Asterisks and Question Marks.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover corgis (and other pets), asking for lettuce wraps, high-floor sandwiches, bread in a tube, John Wick (no spoilers), and the wonderful comic infographics of Kate Willaert.

    There is some ecosystem talk regarding ride sharing statistics and Apple's announced addition of podcast listening analytics. How many bits of identifying information are you sending?

    Your hosts answer Listener Tim's question about when to accept that you can't do everything and should just let go of old project ideas.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0dJyXUzY ]]>     Episode 327: Slightly Semitic Bird https://www.backtowork.limo/327 http://5by5.tv/b2w/327 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: She was only 15 years old! 1:26:20 false TOPIC: She was only 15 years old!

    This week kicks off with some thoughts on yesterday's WWDC Keynote and some potentially promising signs for Apple's future.

    Dan declares YouTube videos from The Trip to be the greatest thing Merlin has ever shown him, and he is correct. Merlin is infatuated with Nebo.

    Then, the boys answer listener questions about calendars, GTD and Buddhism, and how to choose a browser.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: She was only 15 years old!

    This week kicks off with some thoughts on yesterday's WWDC Keynote and some potentially promising signs for Apple's future.

    Dan declares YouTube videos from The Trip to be the greatest thing Merlin has ever shown him, and he is correct. Merlin is infatuated with Nebo.

    Then, the boys answer listener questions about calendars, GTD and Buddhism, and how to choose a browser.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: She was only 15 years old!

    This week kicks off with some thoughts on yesterday's WWDC Keynote and some potentially promising signs for Apple's future.

    Dan declares YouTube videos from The Trip to be the greatest thing Merlin has ever shown him, and he is correct. Merlin is infatuated with Nebo.

    Then, the boys answer listener questions about calendars, GTD and Buddhism, and how to choose a browser.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+1iBN23Wx ]]>     Episode 326: The Ronald McDonald of Feeds https://www.backtowork.limo/326 http://5by5.tv/b2w/326 Tue, 30 May 2017 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: "The results have been increbidle." 1:37:09 false TOPIC: "The results have been increbidle."

    This week, Dan and Merlin opine about various Apple feelings and wondering where the heck things are going. Merlin is sanguine.

    Merlin is mad at KFC, and Dan reminds us how great 1974 was for movies.

    Finally, your hosts respond to listener feedback.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin opine about various Apple feelings and wondering where the heck things are going. Merlin is sanguine.

    Merlin is mad at KFC, and Dan reminds us how great 1974 was for movies.

    Finally, your hosts respond to listener feedback.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: "The results have been increbidle."

    This week, Dan and Merlin opine about various Apple feelings and wondering where the heck things are going. Merlin is sanguine.

    Merlin is mad at KFC, and Dan reminds us how great 1974 was for movies.

    Finally, your hosts respond to listener feedback.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Kpg9s5xx ]]>     Episode 325: The Real Celebrity Chefs of the Hollywood Hills https://www.backtowork.limo/325 http://5by5.tv/b2w/325 Tue, 23 May 2017 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Again with the motivation. 1:22:19 false TOPIC: Again with the motivation.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what motivates the companies who make set-top boxes vs. the providers of the content for those dinguses. What attracts fans to a given platform, and why are we getting so resistant to straight-up buying movies and TV shows? ("I learned it by watching you!")

    In listener feedback, your hosts examine whether and how various apps and services can be deployed in the service of building better habits.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Again with the motivation.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what motivates the companies who make set-top boxes vs. the providers of the content for those dinguses. What attracts fans to a given platform, and why are we getting so resistant to straight-up buying movies and TV shows? ("I learned it by watching you!")

    In listener feedback, your hosts examine whether and how various apps and services can be deployed in the service of building better habits.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Again with the motivation.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what motivates the companies who make set-top boxes vs. the providers of the content for those dinguses. What attracts fans to a given platform, and why are we getting so resistant to straight-up buying movies and TV shows? ("I learned it by watching you!")

    In listener feedback, your hosts examine whether and how various apps and services can be deployed in the service of building better habits.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+4TzoHnFI ]]>     Episode 324: Delivery Status Not Updated https://www.backtowork.limo/324 http://5by5.tv/b2w/324 Tue, 16 May 2017 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Odds 'N Sods 1:32:54 false TOPIC: Odds 'N Sods

    In this sprawling "odds 'n sods" episode, Dan and Merlin discuss: superheroes, scary movie trailers, (yes, more) egregious package delivery drama, customer service Buddhism, some excellent kids books, updates on the pretty good Hulu Live TV service, commercials for prescription drugs, politics and blood pressure, the joys of Nuzzel.com, auditing your online authorizations, why Meh.com are jackals, spray-on hair, delivery tracking services, and, yes, some deep updates on emails pitching visits from guests.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Odds 'N Sods

    In this sprawling "odds 'n sods" episode, Dan and Merlin discuss: superheroes, scary movie trailers, (yes, more) egregious package delivery drama, customer service Buddhism, some excellent kids books, updates on the pretty good Hulu Live TV service, commercials for prescription drugs, politics and blood pressure, the joys of Nuzzel.com, auditing your online authorizations, why Meh.com are jackals, spray-on hair, delivery tracking services, and, yes, some deep updates on emails pitching visits from guests.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Odds 'N Sods

    In this sprawling "odds 'n sods" episode, Dan and Merlin discuss: superheroes, scary movie trailers, (yes, more) egregious package delivery drama, customer service Buddhism, some excellent kids books, updates on the pretty good Hulu Live TV service, commercials for prescription drugs, politics and blood pressure, the joys of Nuzzel.com, auditing your online authorizations, why Meh.com are jackals, spray-on hair, delivery tracking services, and, yes, some deep updates on emails pitching visits from guests.

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    • Meh.com (Use code BACKTOMEH for $1 off. Yes, seriously.)
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rsK_0zje ]]>     Episode 323: A Horse Named Chili https://www.backtowork.limo/323 http://5by5.tv/b2w/323 Tue, 09 May 2017 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Lady in a tube. 1:25:54 false TOPIC: Lady in a tube.

    This week, Dan and Merlin unexpectedly end up doing a pretty deep dive on Amazon voice products and the evolving ecosystem around them. Which is way more interesting than it sounds.

    Deep dive.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Lady in a tube.

    This week, Dan and Merlin unexpectedly end up doing a pretty deep dive on Amazon voice products and the evolving ecosystem around them. Which is way more interesting than it sounds.

    Deep dive.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Lady in a tube.

    This week, Dan and Merlin unexpectedly end up doing a pretty deep dive on Amazon voice products and the evolving ecosystem around them. Which is way more interesting than it sounds.

    Deep dive.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7Gevu78o ]]>     Episode 322: The Passive Voice of Water https://www.backtowork.limo/322 http://5by5.tv/b2w/322 Tue, 02 May 2017 19:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Curiosity before fear. 1:24:59 false TOPIC: Curiosity before fear.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the experience of Apple stores and repairs, The Handmaid's Tale, Dan's invertebrate-sensing skills, and some follow-up on "look left, go left."

    Listener Molly asks about how to become a morning person, and Listener Lance wants help with the anxiety of moving someplace new.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Curiosity before fear.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the experience of Apple stores and repairs, The Handmaid's Tale, Dan's invertebrate-sensing skills, and some follow-up on "look left, go left."

    Listener Molly asks about how to become a morning person, and Listener Lance wants help with the anxiety of moving someplace new.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Curiosity before fear.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the experience of Apple stores and repairs, The Handmaid's Tale, Dan's invertebrate-sensing skills, and some follow-up on "look left, go left."

    Listener Molly asks about how to become a morning person, and Listener Lance wants help with the anxiety of moving someplace new.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ZmZ5h-pg ]]>     Episode 321: Need Some Velocity https://www.backtowork.limo/321 http://5by5.tv/b2w/321 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Velocity! 1:28:35 false TOPIC: Velocity!

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about lice, Kenny Rogers, strange memory phenomena, an intriguing new oil, and popcorn nugs pricing.

    A question from Listener Ben leads to suggestions for finding velocity.

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    This week Dan and Merlin talk about lice, Kenny Rogers, strange memory phenomena, an intriguing new oil, and popcorn nugs pricing.

    A question from Listener Ben leads to suggestions for finding velocity.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Velocity!

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about lice, Kenny Rogers, strange memory phenomena, an intriguing new oil, and popcorn nugs pricing.

    A question from Listener Ben leads to suggestions for finding velocity.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+4Cu-ply2 ]]>     Episode 320: Log Cabin Portal https://www.backtowork.limo/320 http://5by5.tv/b2w/320 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Triangles Everywhere! 1:49:35 false TOPIC: Triangles Everywhere!

    This week, Dan and Merlin shuck and/or jive about stealing, Publix, airlines, driver’s ed, douchebagerié, Twitter bots, and more.

    Main topic this week is a question from Listener Brian about project management. Merlin expounds at length at this dark art and what it can teach us about life.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Triangles Everywhere!

    This week, Dan and Merlin shuck and/or jive about stealing, Publix, airlines, driver’s ed, douchebagerié, Twitter bots, and more.

    Main topic this week is a question from Listener Brian about project management. Merlin expounds at length at this dark art and what it can teach us about life.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Triangles Everywhere!

    This week, Dan and Merlin shuck and/or jive about stealing, Publix, airlines, driver’s ed, douchebagerié, Twitter bots, and more.

    Main topic this week is a question from Listener Brian about project management. Merlin expounds at length at this dark art and what it can teach us about life.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+2xZ9dqNM ]]>     Episode 319: Contract with the Universe https://www.backtowork.limo/319 http://5by5.tv/b2w/319 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Oh my GOD, this is torture. 1:26:11 false TOPIC: Oh my GOD, this is torture.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—amongst other odds and sods— the Mean FedEx Guy, the weird future of gig economies, and Adventure Time.

    Then, there's some handy tips on how to leverage iOS Accessibility settings for a better and more efficient experience on your device.

    Listener Michelle writes in to ask about dealing with colleagues who use the hallway as an ad hoc one-on-one meeting. What strategies can we employ to be civil and collegial about careless interruptions without lowering our standards or losing our minds?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Oh my GOD, this is torture.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—amongst other odds and sods— the Mean FedEx Guy, the weird future of gig economies, and Adventure Time.

    Then, there's some handy tips on how to leverage iOS Accessibility settings for a better and more efficient experience on your device.

    Listener Michelle writes in to ask about dealing with colleagues who use the hallway as an ad hoc one-on-one meeting. What strategies can we employ to be civil and collegial about careless interruptions without lowering our standards or losing our minds?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Oh my GOD, this is torture.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—amongst other odds and sods— the Mean FedEx Guy, the weird future of gig economies, and Adventure Time.

    Then, there's some handy tips on how to leverage iOS Accessibility settings for a better and more efficient experience on your device.

    Listener Michelle writes in to ask about dealing with colleagues who use the hallway as an ad hoc one-on-one meeting. What strategies can we employ to be civil and collegial about careless interruptions without lowering our standards or losing our minds?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+4jFbhd7J ]]>     Episode 318: Emotional Goggles https://www.backtowork.limo/318 http://5by5.tv/b2w/318 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 After some brief shucky-jivey, the boys resign themselves to discussing the big Apple announcement. They ponder why and how the message was delivered in the way it was as well as what it _means_. Dan has thoughts on modularization and Merlin reveals a new 1:12:35 false After some brief shucky-jivey, the boys resign themselves to discussing the big Apple announcement. They ponder why and how the message was delivered in the way it was as well as what it means. Dan has thoughts on modularization and Merlin reveals a new unified field theory.

    Then, yay, lots more responses to excellent questions from listeners.

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    ]]>     After some brief shucky-jivey, the boys resign themselves to discussing the big Apple announcement. They ponder why and how the message was delivered in the way it was as well as what it means. Dan has thoughts on modularization and Merlin reveals a new unified field theory.

    Then, yay, lots more responses to excellent questions from listeners.

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    ]]>     After some brief shucky-jivey, the boys resign themselves to discussing the big Apple announcement. They ponder why and how the message was delivered in the way it was as well as what it means. Dan has thoughts on modularization and Merlin reveals a new unified field theory.

    Then, yay, lots more responses to excellent questions from listeners.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YDJnCRVL ]]>     Episode 317: Zero Gun Salute https://www.backtowork.limo/317 http://5by5.tv/b2w/317 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 After some very important follow-up, and more than a little shucking and jiving, your hosts answer questions from listeners. This is a good one! 1:20:04 false After some very important follow-up, and more than a little shucking and jiving, your hosts answer questions from listeners.

    This is a good one!

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    ]]>     After some very important follow-up, and more than a little shucking and jiving, your hosts answer questions from listeners.

    This is a good one!

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    ]]>     After some very important follow-up, and more than a little shucking and jiving, your hosts answer questions from listeners.

    This is a good one!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+tA-8WXNh ]]>     Episode 316: Corona MacGuffin https://www.backtowork.limo/316 http://5by5.tv/b2w/316 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin have one of their beloved "odds and sods" episodes. Something for everyone in this diverse and bewildering episode. 1:11:26 false This week, Dan and Merlin have one of their beloved "odds and sods" episodes. Something for everyone in this diverse and bewildering episode.

    "Same day delivery!"

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin have one of their beloved "odds and sods" episodes. Something for everyone in this diverse and bewildering episode.

    "Same day delivery!"

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin have one of their beloved "odds and sods" episodes. Something for everyone in this diverse and bewildering episode.

    "Same day delivery!"

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+p9C_vC7F ]]>     Episode 315: The Nakamichi Deal https://www.backtowork.limo/315 http://5by5.tv/b2w/315 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: "Delivery Attempted." 1:36:37 false TOPIC: "Delivery Attempted."

    This week, Merlin struggles with his coffee-making options, and Dan recalls his days of fishing lures. USPS deliveries, several TV shows, and Wolverine's disturbing bone claws are also discussed.

    Listener Jackson writes in to ask about dealing with failings of self-discipline.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: "Delivery Attempted."

    This week, Merlin struggles with his coffee-making options, and Dan recalls his days of fishing lures. USPS deliveries, several TV shows, and Wolverine's disturbing bone claws are also discussed.

    Listener Jackson writes in to ask about dealing with failings of self-discipline.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: "Delivery Attempted."

    This week, Merlin struggles with his coffee-making options, and Dan recalls his days of fishing lures. USPS deliveries, several TV shows, and Wolverine's disturbing bone claws are also discussed.

    Listener Jackson writes in to ask about dealing with failings of self-discipline.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+e8N0iYOq ]]>     Episode 314: Which Fellini You Want to Be https://www.backtowork.limo/314 http://5by5.tv/b2w/314 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: "Remember this film is supposed to be a comedy." 1:41:45 false TOPIC: "Remember this film is supposed to be a comedy."

    This week: Dan struggles with his progressive lenses, but he really liked the movie, Logan. Merlin's daughter has made four piles, and he finally accepts that he really should be watching more movies for his "work." Then, there's follow-up on that crazy S3 typo and some pretty poor Oscars® OPSEC.

    Then we're on to answering listener feedback via two futurist hats and a parenting hat:

    • Listener Andrew, on self-driving cars and the mainstreaming of ponderous tech punditry.
    • Listener Jason, on whether a future of voice computing will become a sociopathic blight.
    • Listener Mark, on where the heck to find reasonable resources on better parenting.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: "Remember this film is supposed to be a comedy."

    This week: Dan struggles with his progressive lenses, but he really liked the movie, Logan. Merlin's daughter has made four piles, and he finally accepts that he really should be watching more movies for his "work." Then, there's follow-up on that crazy S3 typo and some pretty poor Oscars® OPSEC.

    Then we're on to answering listener feedback via two futurist hats and a parenting hat:

    • Listener Andrew, on self-driving cars and the mainstreaming of ponderous tech punditry.
    • Listener Jason, on whether a future of voice computing will become a sociopathic blight.
    • Listener Mark, on where the heck to find reasonable resources on better parenting.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Mack Weldon (Visit MackWeldon.com and use the code BACKTOWORK for 20% off your order!)

    ]]>     TOPIC: "Remember this film is supposed to be a comedy."

    This week: Dan struggles with his progressive lenses, but he really liked the movie, Logan. Merlin's daughter has made four piles, and he finally accepts that he really should be watching more movies for his "work." Then, there's follow-up on that crazy S3 typo and some pretty poor Oscars® OPSEC.

    Then we're on to answering listener feedback via two futurist hats and a parenting hat:

    • Listener Andrew, on self-driving cars and the mainstreaming of ponderous tech punditry.
    • Listener Jason, on whether a future of voice computing will become a sociopathic blight.
    • Listener Mark, on where the heck to find reasonable resources on better parenting.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Mack Weldon (Visit MackWeldon.com and use the code BACKTOWORK for 20% off your order!)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+RiTLgqnJ ]]>     Episode 313: Parents, Old People, and Perverts https://www.backtowork.limo/313 http://5by5.tv/b2w/313 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: You can't perfect life. 1:34:24 false TOPIC: You can't perfect life.

    This week opens with the carnage of today's Amazon S3 problems and why so much of the internet seems broken. A brief history of outage monitoring is provided and a praxis for improving the process is proposed.

    Dan and Merlin debate what can be learned from how kids and other non-olds use technology "wrong." Should they be learning from us or should we be learning from them?

    This leads to some deeper ruminations on how we can choose to get better at doubting our own perceptions and correcting our own weird thinking. The future still isn't here yet—and that's kinda what makes it the future.

    After some discussion of mental health and creativity, the show pivots into yet more discussion of emerging technology, and how it consistently scares the crap out of people until…it just doesn't.

    Dan and Merlin wrap by answering a listener's question about whether it's better to be good at writing or at speaking.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: You can't perfect life.

    This week opens with the carnage of today's Amazon S3 problems and why so much of the internet seems broken. A brief history of outage monitoring is provided and a praxis for improving the process is proposed.

    Dan and Merlin debate what can be learned from how kids and other non-olds use technology "wrong." Should they be learning from us or should we be learning from them?

    This leads to some deeper ruminations on how we can choose to get better at doubting our own perceptions and correcting our own weird thinking. The future still isn't here yet—and that's kinda what makes it the future.

    After some discussion of mental health and creativity, the show pivots into yet more discussion of emerging technology, and how it consistently scares the crap out of people until…it just doesn't.

    Dan and Merlin wrap by answering a listener's question about whether it's better to be good at writing or at speaking.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: You can't perfect life.

    This week opens with the carnage of today's Amazon S3 problems and why so much of the internet seems broken. A brief history of outage monitoring is provided and a praxis for improving the process is proposed.

    Dan and Merlin debate what can be learned from how kids and other non-olds use technology "wrong." Should they be learning from us or should we be learning from them?

    This leads to some deeper ruminations on how we can choose to get better at doubting our own perceptions and correcting our own weird thinking. The future still isn't here yet—and that's kinda what makes it the future.

    After some discussion of mental health and creativity, the show pivots into yet more discussion of emerging technology, and how it consistently scares the crap out of people until…it just doesn't.

    Dan and Merlin wrap by answering a listener's question about whether it's better to be good at writing or at speaking.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nXlT5DMA ]]>     Episode 312: Snake Eating Its Own Goodwill https://www.backtowork.limo/312 http://5by5.tv/b2w/312 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: You're living in the future! 1:38:38 false TOPIC: You're living in the future!

    This week, Merlin is in a bit of a tizzy as he tries to make coffee, redo his ads, and change his productivity system at the same time. Todoist and the evolving landscape of task apps are discussed. Dan likes Trello and Merlin likes tearing everything down and maybe just starting over.

    iPhone call ID and blocking apps get the treatment and Merlin has some recommendations.

    Dan has some questions about comics, and the boys reminisce about The Simpsons. As you do.

    Things get a little dark as your hosts look at deploying web ad (and tracker) blocking as survival and safety OPSEC.

    This leads to the donning of Futurist Hats and some subsequent speculation about the unfathomable things we might expect from our devices in the coming years.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: You're living in the future!

    This week, Merlin is in a bit of a tizzy as he tries to make coffee, redo his ads, and change his productivity system at the same time. Todoist and the evolving landscape of task apps are discussed. Dan likes Trello and Merlin likes tearing everything down and maybe just starting over.

    iPhone call ID and blocking apps get the treatment and Merlin has some recommendations.

    Dan has some questions about comics, and the boys reminisce about The Simpsons. As you do.

    Things get a little dark as your hosts look at deploying web ad (and tracker) blocking as survival and safety OPSEC.

    This leads to the donning of Futurist Hats and some subsequent speculation about the unfathomable things we might expect from our devices in the coming years.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: You're living in the future!

    This week, Merlin is in a bit of a tizzy as he tries to make coffee, redo his ads, and change his productivity system at the same time. Todoist and the evolving landscape of task apps are discussed. Dan likes Trello and Merlin likes tearing everything down and maybe just starting over.

    iPhone call ID and blocking apps get the treatment and Merlin has some recommendations.

    Dan has some questions about comics, and the boys reminisce about The Simpsons. As you do.

    Things get a little dark as your hosts look at deploying web ad (and tracker) blocking as survival and safety OPSEC.

    This leads to the donning of Futurist Hats and some subsequent speculation about the unfathomable things we might expect from our devices in the coming years.

    Links for this episode:

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    • TextExpander (Visit textexpander.com/b2w to start your free trial, and learn how companies such as WordPress and Desk multiply their productivity using TextExpander.)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+SBawOoFd ]]>     Episode 311: A Fair Eight https://www.backtowork.limo/311 http://5by5.tv/b2w/311 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Alice hopes to hear from you. 1:13:09 false TOPIC: Alice hopes to hear from you.

    This week's episode is packed—literally, packed—with useful tips, tricks, and even a crazy challenge.

    Psyching yourself into falling asleep, learning how to breathe, using your iPhone's secret trackpad, and a gauntlet thrown (or maybe dropped?) to make yourself do everything with your voice for a day.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Alice hopes to hear from you.

    This week's episode is packed—literally, packed—with useful tips, tricks, and even a crazy challenge.

    Psyching yourself into falling asleep, learning how to breathe, using your iPhone's secret trackpad, and a gauntlet thrown (or maybe dropped?) to make yourself do everything with your voice for a day.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Alice hopes to hear from you.

    This week's episode is packed—literally, packed—with useful tips, tricks, and even a crazy challenge.

    Psyching yourself into falling asleep, learning how to breathe, using your iPhone's secret trackpad, and a gauntlet thrown (or maybe dropped?) to make yourself do everything with your voice for a day.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jbWXa7mw ]]>     Episode 310: Nominally Mine https://www.backtowork.limo/310 http://5by5.tv/b2w/310 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: My place is here—I fight with you! 1:19:38 false TOPIC: My place is here—I fight with you!

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a meetup announcement, Merlin's Les Mis obsession, Dan's new Hackintosh Method, and the Benjamin Family's slippery bar problem. Merlin advocates for "The Tiny Life Improvement Project." Pens and pencils are recommended, desks are discussed, and LBJ speaks out about his bespoke slack needs.

    The boys talk about the FTC's actions over Vizio's super-creepy user tracking, and wonder what questions to ask about the future of privacy on our smart devices.

    Things wrap with a quick discussion of culture-specific cargo culting and why we still cut the ends off the roast.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: My place is here—I fight with you!

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a meetup announcement, Merlin's Les Mis obsession, Dan's new Hackintosh Method, and the Benjamin Family's slippery bar problem. Merlin advocates for "The Tiny Life Improvement Project." Pens and pencils are recommended, desks are discussed, and LBJ speaks out about his bespoke slack needs.

    The boys talk about the FTC's actions over Vizio's super-creepy user tracking, and wonder what questions to ask about the future of privacy on our smart devices.

    Things wrap with a quick discussion of culture-specific cargo culting and why we still cut the ends off the roast.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: My place is here—I fight with you!

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a meetup announcement, Merlin's Les Mis obsession, Dan's new Hackintosh Method, and the Benjamin Family's slippery bar problem. Merlin advocates for "The Tiny Life Improvement Project." Pens and pencils are recommended, desks are discussed, and LBJ speaks out about his bespoke slack needs.

    The boys talk about the FTC's actions over Vizio's super-creepy user tracking, and wonder what questions to ask about the future of privacy on our smart devices.

    Things wrap with a quick discussion of culture-specific cargo culting and why we still cut the ends off the roast.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+seOd3pZ6 ]]>     Episode 309: Hard Pass https://www.backtowork.limo/309 http://5by5.tv/b2w/309 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Celebrating your successful failures. 1:17:15 false TOPIC: Celebrating your successful failures.

    This week, Dan and Merlin kick off with discussion of night bears, the ascendance of Netflix, and some very nice emails from listeners. Merlin also shares an important life hack for Twitter.

    Merlin brings in a new thought technology via Jen Kirkman guesting on John Moe's wonderful podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression: learning how to talk back to the voices in your head.

    Dan gives some big updates to his (theoretical) project to build a (theoretical) Hackintosh. Huge week.

    Finally, Merlin shares a thought on how to potentially find success in your miniature failures. What happens when you decide to keep doing something not because you want to succeed at it…but just because it's a thing that you do?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Celebrating your successful failures.

    This week, Dan and Merlin kick off with discussion of night bears, the ascendance of Netflix, and some very nice emails from listeners. Merlin also shares an important life hack for Twitter.

    Merlin brings in a new thought technology via Jen Kirkman guesting on John Moe's wonderful podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression: learning how to talk back to the voices in your head.

    Dan gives some big updates to his (theoretical) project to build a (theoretical) Hackintosh. Huge week.

    Finally, Merlin shares a thought on how to potentially find success in your miniature failures. What happens when you decide to keep doing something not because you want to succeed at it…but just because it's a thing that you do?

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Celebrating your successful failures.

    This week, Dan and Merlin kick off with discussion of night bears, the ascendance of Netflix, and some very nice emails from listeners. Merlin also shares an important life hack for Twitter.

    Merlin brings in a new thought technology via Jen Kirkman guesting on John Moe's wonderful podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression: learning how to talk back to the voices in your head.

    Dan gives some big updates to his (theoretical) project to build a (theoretical) Hackintosh. Huge week.

    Finally, Merlin shares a thought on how to potentially find success in your miniature failures. What happens when you decide to keep doing something not because you want to succeed at it…but just because it's a thing that you do?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9i_jGjUJ ]]>     Episode 308: When Does the Fork Go on the Sat? https://www.backtowork.limo/308 http://5by5.tv/b2w/308 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Act like you're somebody that you like. 1:38:44 false TOPIC: Act like you're somebody that you like.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the evolution of voice recognition and touch interfaces and reminisce on the early days of making the turtle move.

    Dan brings in the topic of how fears of both failure and success lead to missed opportunities. Your hosts talk about how to track down the nagging bad feelings about these regrets and troubleshoot what we can learn from them.

    Merlin talks about recently returning to “Morning Pages,” what he’s learning from doing it, as well as some tips to help you get started with doing your own daily brain dump.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Act like you're somebody that you like.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the evolution of voice recognition and touch interfaces and reminisce on the early days of making the turtle move.

    Dan brings in the topic of how fears of both failure and success lead to missed opportunities. Your hosts talk about how to track down the nagging bad feelings about these regrets and troubleshoot what we can learn from them.

    Merlin talks about recently returning to “Morning Pages,” what he’s learning from doing it, as well as some tips to help you get started with doing your own daily brain dump.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Act like you're somebody that you like.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the evolution of voice recognition and touch interfaces and reminisce on the early days of making the turtle move.

    Dan brings in the topic of how fears of both failure and success lead to missed opportunities. Your hosts talk about how to track down the nagging bad feelings about these regrets and troubleshoot what we can learn from them.

    Merlin talks about recently returning to “Morning Pages,” what he’s learning from doing it, as well as some tips to help you get started with doing your own daily brain dump.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+zBIL2mt0 ]]>     Episode 307: #43 on The Ladder of Kindness https://www.backtowork.limo/307 http://5by5.tv/b2w/307 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Youth is the aberration. 1:38:35 false TOPIC: Youth is the aberration.

    This week, Dan provides updates on his Hackintosh project, which leads to a discussion of finding reviews and advice with context. The hosts realize, acknowledge, and quickly move past their program’s 6th anniversary, spending more time on that drum sound Merlin makes with his mouth.

    Recent email pitches are discussed, and advice is offered on smarter ways to pitch strangers on practically anything.

    Merlin responds to a question from a listener about learning to find inspiration in the absence of crisis.

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    • eero (For free overnight shipping, visit eero.com and at checkout select overnight shipping then enter the promo code BACKTOWORK to make it free).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Youth is the aberration.

    This week, Dan provides updates on his Hackintosh project, which leads to a discussion of finding reviews and advice with context. The hosts realize, acknowledge, and quickly move past their program’s 6th anniversary, spending more time on that drum sound Merlin makes with his mouth.

    Recent email pitches are discussed, and advice is offered on smarter ways to pitch strangers on practically anything.

    Merlin responds to a question from a listener about learning to find inspiration in the absence of crisis.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Youth is the aberration.

    This week, Dan provides updates on his Hackintosh project, which leads to a discussion of finding reviews and advice with context. The hosts realize, acknowledge, and quickly move past their program’s 6th anniversary, spending more time on that drum sound Merlin makes with his mouth.

    Recent email pitches are discussed, and advice is offered on smarter ways to pitch strangers on practically anything.

    Merlin responds to a question from a listener about learning to find inspiration in the absence of crisis.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Squarespace (Start your free trial site today, at Squarespace.com and when you sign up make sure to use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW to get 10% off your first purchase).

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    • eero (For free overnight shipping, visit eero.com and at checkout select overnight shipping then enter the promo code BACKTOWORK to make it free).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+5Dw4_cKA ]]>     Episode 306: Sunday Pant https://www.backtowork.limo/306 http://5by5.tv/b2w/306 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Reframing the conversation with yourself. 1:47:15 false TOPIC: Reframing the conversation with yourself.

    This week, Merlin talks about his weird mortgage ads and compliments the literally fancy pants he got from the silver underpants people. Suggestions are offered for running a dehumidifier in a “smart home.”

    Dan and Merlin have a lot to say about terlets (hey, it’s been a while).

    Merlin shares a service for intelligently correlating personal tracking data, a listener has success with some B2W email advice, and another listener asks for tips on doing better self-talk.

    Dan shares his cool new project to build a Hackintosh.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Reframing the conversation with yourself.

    This week, Merlin talks about his weird mortgage ads and compliments the literally fancy pants he got from the silver underpants people. Suggestions are offered for running a dehumidifier in a “smart home.”

    Dan and Merlin have a lot to say about terlets (hey, it’s been a while).

    Merlin shares a service for intelligently correlating personal tracking data, a listener has success with some B2W email advice, and another listener asks for tips on doing better self-talk.

    Dan shares his cool new project to build a Hackintosh.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Reframing the conversation with yourself.

    This week, Merlin talks about his weird mortgage ads and compliments the literally fancy pants he got from the silver underpants people. Suggestions are offered for running a dehumidifier in a “smart home.”

    Dan and Merlin have a lot to say about terlets (hey, it’s been a while).

    Merlin shares a service for intelligently correlating personal tracking data, a listener has success with some B2W email advice, and another listener asks for tips on doing better self-talk.

    Dan shares his cool new project to build a Hackintosh.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+A91WTdEW ]]>     Episode 305: Quadruple Down https://www.backtowork.limo/305 http://5by5.tv/b2w/305 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: This is a feeling I'm feeling. 1:29:35 false TOPIC: This is a feeling I'm feeling.

    This week, your hosts look at the announcement of Dish's new Air TV box, along with the rapidly evolving landscape for cord-cutters. Also, fantasies of monk holes are entertained.

    The big topic this week is a discussion of a listener's question about the role of positive thinking. [This is a good one.]

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    This week, your hosts look at the announcement of Dish's new Air TV box, along with the rapidly evolving landscape for cord-cutters. Also, fantasies of monk holes are entertained.

    The big topic this week is a discussion of a listener's question about the role of positive thinking. [This is a good one.]

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    ]]>     TOPIC: This is a feeling I'm feeling.

    This week, your hosts look at the announcement of Dish's new Air TV box, along with the rapidly evolving landscape for cord-cutters. Also, fantasies of monk holes are entertained.

    The big topic this week is a discussion of a listener's question about the role of positive thinking. [This is a good one.]

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uC6v-KqB ]]>     Episode 304: The 2016 Compilation Episode https://www.backtowork.limo/304 http://5by5.tv/b2w/304 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This is the Best of 2016 Compilation Episode, featuring your favorite moments of the show over the last 12 months. Each clip was suggested and submitted by you, our amazing listeners. Have a great new year! 1:01:00 false This is the Best of 2016 Compilation Episode, featuring your favorite moments of the show over the last 12 months. Each clip was suggested and submitted by you, our amazing listeners.

    Have a great new year!

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    ]]>     This is the Best of 2016 Compilation Episode, featuring your favorite moments of the show over the last 12 months. Each clip was suggested and submitted by you, our amazing listeners.

    Have a great new year!

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    ]]>     This is the Best of 2016 Compilation Episode, featuring your favorite moments of the show over the last 12 months. Each clip was suggested and submitted by you, our amazing listeners.

    Have a great new year!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3Bk5S3bb ]]>     Episode 303: A Liver Runs Through It https://www.backtowork.limo/303 http://5by5.tv/b2w/303 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Is Tim firing us? 1:32:20 false TOPIC: Is Tim firing us?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenge of dealing with email that's only kind of from a real person. There's some follow-up on Apple and wishing they'd just give us a "Get out of here!"

    Merlin recommends some podcasts and a terrific new clipboard manager from Tapbots.

    Dan talks about why he finally gave in and treated his eyes to a bigger phone. Just don't get him started on progressive lenses.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Is Tim firing us?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenge of dealing with email that's only kind of from a real person. There's some follow-up on Apple and wishing they'd just give us a "Get out of here!"

    Merlin recommends some podcasts and a terrific new clipboard manager from Tapbots.

    Dan talks about why he finally gave in and treated his eyes to a bigger phone. Just don't get him started on progressive lenses.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Is Tim firing us?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenge of dealing with email that's only kind of from a real person. There's some follow-up on Apple and wishing they'd just give us a "Get out of here!"

    Merlin recommends some podcasts and a terrific new clipboard manager from Tapbots.

    Dan talks about why he finally gave in and treated his eyes to a bigger phone. Just don't get him started on progressive lenses.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+IQCbRqoA ]]>     Episode 302: Rabbi for the Rabbi https://www.backtowork.limo/302 http://5by5.tv/b2w/302 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, the boys talk about slicing sand, unboxing videos, Overwatch, and some recommended TV viewing. Odds and sods, as you say. Main topic is follow-up re: listener feedback on recent Apple conversations. 1:15:17 false This week, the boys talk about slicing sand, unboxing videos, Overwatch, and some recommended TV viewing. Odds and sods, as you say.

    Main topic is follow-up re: listener feedback on recent Apple conversations.

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    ]]>     This week, the boys talk about slicing sand, unboxing videos, Overwatch, and some recommended TV viewing. Odds and sods, as you say.

    Main topic is follow-up re: listener feedback on recent Apple conversations.

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    ]]>     This week, the boys talk about slicing sand, unboxing videos, Overwatch, and some recommended TV viewing. Odds and sods, as you say.

    Main topic is follow-up re: listener feedback on recent Apple conversations.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+pcKhFyRS ]]>     Episode 301: Not on My Timeline https://www.backtowork.limo/301 http://5by5.tv/b2w/301 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Vaio Life! 1:41:19 false TOPIC: Vaio Life!

    This week, Dan and Merlin respond to listener feedback and talk about the tightrope walk of caffeine consumption.

    Merlin suggests a new AudioDharma talk, which leads to a discussion of whether you have to be an X to learn about Y. Spoiler Alert: you don't.

    Dan updates us on his son's hot new gaming PC, and your hosts can't stop themselves from ruminating (again, again) on why Apple's hardware choices feel be so frustrating…and disappointing.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Vaio Life!

    This week, Dan and Merlin respond to listener feedback and talk about the tightrope walk of caffeine consumption.

    Merlin suggests a new AudioDharma talk, which leads to a discussion of whether you have to be an X to learn about Y. Spoiler Alert: you don't.

    Dan updates us on his son's hot new gaming PC, and your hosts can't stop themselves from ruminating (again, again) on why Apple's hardware choices feel be so frustrating…and disappointing.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Vaio Life!

    This week, Dan and Merlin respond to listener feedback and talk about the tightrope walk of caffeine consumption.

    Merlin suggests a new AudioDharma talk, which leads to a discussion of whether you have to be an X to learn about Y. Spoiler Alert: you don't.

    Dan updates us on his son's hot new gaming PC, and your hosts can't stop themselves from ruminating (again, again) on why Apple's hardware choices feel be so frustrating…and disappointing.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+wCYjO_-N ]]>     Episode 300: A Room Where I Don’t Matter https://www.backtowork.limo/300 http://5by5.tv/b2w/300 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Kipple and Boomboxes 1:51:29 false TOPIC: Kipple and Boomboxes

    This week Dan and Merlin start by talking about purging junk and answering listener feedback about kids and phones and teachers dealing with email.

    Main topic this week is whither Apple? Based on how the company is evolving, who do we think their future products will be for?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Kipple and Boomboxes

    This week Dan and Merlin start by talking about purging junk and answering listener feedback about kids and phones and teachers dealing with email.

    Main topic this week is whither Apple? Based on how the company is evolving, who do we think their future products will be for?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Kipple and Boomboxes

    This week Dan and Merlin start by talking about purging junk and answering listener feedback about kids and phones and teachers dealing with email.

    Main topic this week is whither Apple? Based on how the company is evolving, who do we think their future products will be for?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FeNlfAi- ]]>     Episode 299: Unhook from the Comparison https://www.backtowork.limo/299 http://5by5.tv/b2w/299 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Your "backstage" vs. their "onstage" 1:14:13 false TOPIC: Your "backstage" vs. their "onstage"

    This week, Merlin shares some useful thoughts (via Patrick Rothfuss) on being careful about how we compare ourselves to others.

    The hosts also share some terrific listener suggestions for fantasy books for kids.

    Also, Dan has strong feelings about poultry.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Your "backstage" vs. their "onstage"

    This week, Merlin shares some useful thoughts (via Patrick Rothfuss) on being careful about how we compare ourselves to others.

    The hosts also share some terrific listener suggestions for fantasy books for kids.

    Also, Dan has strong feelings about poultry.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Your "backstage" vs. their "onstage"

    This week, Merlin shares some useful thoughts (via Patrick Rothfuss) on being careful about how we compare ourselves to others.

    The hosts also share some terrific listener suggestions for fantasy books for kids.

    Also, Dan has strong feelings about poultry.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+4RTESF-X ]]>     Episode 298: Night Boot for Big Beef https://www.backtowork.limo/298 http://5by5.tv/b2w/298 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin do another of their beloved _Odds 'n Sods_ episodes, with tons of great recommendations for movies, TV, apps, services, and nighttime medical appliances. 1:25:08 false This week, Dan and Merlin do another of their beloved Odds 'n Sods episodes, with tons of great recommendations for movies, TV, apps, services, and nighttime medical appliances.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin do another of their beloved Odds 'n Sods episodes, with tons of great recommendations for movies, TV, apps, services, and nighttime medical appliances.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin do another of their beloved Odds 'n Sods episodes, with tons of great recommendations for movies, TV, apps, services, and nighttime medical appliances.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+E3y8hZpw ]]>     Episode 297: It Takes Craftspersonship https://www.backtowork.limo/297 http://5by5.tv/b2w/297 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin are a little out of sorts, so, after some chat and followup, they talk about some of the things that make them happy. Plus, awesome Mac key commands. 1:28:12 false This week, Dan and Merlin are a little out of sorts, so, after some chat and followup, they talk about some of the things that make them happy. Plus, awesome Mac key commands.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin are a little out of sorts, so, after some chat and followup, they talk about some of the things that make them happy. Plus, awesome Mac key commands.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin are a little out of sorts, so, after some chat and followup, they talk about some of the things that make them happy. Plus, awesome Mac key commands.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+DRdA8-J0 ]]>     Episode 296: Surely You Can't be Sirius https://www.backtowork.limo/296 http://5by5.tv/b2w/296 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Leaving Dropbox Vegas 1:43:54 false TOPIC: Leaving Dropbox Vegas

    Merlin survives a sleepover, and Dan has a concern about Dropbox.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Leaving Dropbox Vegas

    Merlin survives a sleepover, and Dan has a concern about Dropbox.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Leaving Dropbox Vegas

    Merlin survives a sleepover, and Dan has a concern about Dropbox.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+BYAEINiq ]]>     Episode 295: I’m Not Talkin’ for Clapping https://www.backtowork.limo/295 http://5by5.tv/b2w/295 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:19:19 false
  • Dan's still a little under the weather
  • What home automation is good at right now (and what it mostly isn't)
  • Updates on Hiya and call-blocking apps not working so much
  • Merlin is getting pretty good at making Trump hands
  • Hey! Follow-up and listener questions!
  • Listener Greg wisely reframes the communication problem
  • If you want to help people: offer something specific
  • John Siracusa just wants toast in a reasonable amount of time
  • Listener Johnathan has trouble getting timely responses from his busy manager
    • Tip: It pays to ask around and maybe escalate

  • Everybody feels vulnerable about something

  • Listener Brian doesn't want to pester people about his side project
    • Tip: Scale up and act like a magazine editor

  • Ooooo…The Monty Hall Problem!

  • Listener Matt needs tips on being a new dad
    • Tip: You're not as bad at this as you think (or fear)

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  • Dan's still a little under the weather
  • What home automation is good at right now (and what it mostly isn't)
  • Updates on Hiya and call-blocking apps not working so much
  • Merlin is getting pretty good at making Trump hands
  • Hey! Follow-up and listener questions!
  • Listener Greg wisely reframes the communication problem
  • If you want to help people: offer something specific
  • John Siracusa just wants toast in a reasonable amount of time
  • Listener Johnathan has trouble getting timely responses from his busy manager
    • Tip: It pays to ask around and maybe escalate

  • Everybody feels vulnerable about something

  • Listener Brian doesn't want to pester people about his side project
    • Tip: Scale up and act like a magazine editor

  • Ooooo…The Monty Hall Problem!

  • Listener Matt needs tips on being a new dad
    • Tip: You're not as bad at this as you think (or fear)

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    • TextExpander ( Visit Smilesoftware.com/b2w for more info and to claim a 50% discount on your first year of a TextExpander Life Hacker subscription. Offer ends November 15th).
    ]]>
  • Dan's still a little under the weather
  • What home automation is good at right now (and what it mostly isn't)
  • Updates on Hiya and call-blocking apps not working so much
  • Merlin is getting pretty good at making Trump hands
  • Hey! Follow-up and listener questions!
  • Listener Greg wisely reframes the communication problem
  • If you want to help people: offer something specific
  • John Siracusa just wants toast in a reasonable amount of time
  • Listener Johnathan has trouble getting timely responses from his busy manager
    • Tip: It pays to ask around and maybe escalate

  • Everybody feels vulnerable about something

  • Listener Brian doesn't want to pester people about his side project
    • Tip: Scale up and act like a magazine editor

  • Ooooo…The Monty Hall Problem!

  • Listener Matt needs tips on being a new dad
    • Tip: You're not as bad at this as you think (or fear)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+yw6WESEw ]]>     Episode 294: Sufficiently Advanced Friendship https://www.backtowork.limo/294 http://5by5.tv/b2w/294 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: How to pester people responsibly. 1:48:32 false TOPIC: How to pester people responsibly.

    • Dan's a little under the weather.
    • Maybe kids should be in balls. Who knows?
    • "Wrap a hot towel around your head."
    • Westworld. It's definitely a thing.
    • Follow-up…
    • TaskPaper 3.5 is awesome.
    • Yes. There are good board games. Sorry about that.
    • How Merlin made Candyland more interesting. But only a little.
    • Followup on smoke detectors. What a mess!
    • More advice on covering up dumb LED lights.
    • Merlin has an amazing rice cooker.
    • Harry Potter talk. Movies we like, etc.
    • Cool new Harry Potter prints.
    • MAIN TOPIC: How to pester people responsibly.
    • Trouble getting a response: what's the real problem here?
    • Merlin learned a lot from being an unsuccessful project manager.
    • If your results are at odds with your expectations? Something isn't working.
    • Dan talks about his new interest in informal journaling.
    • Writing is a 3D printer for your thoughts.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: How to pester people responsibly.

    • Dan's a little under the weather.
    • Maybe kids should be in balls. Who knows?
    • "Wrap a hot towel around your head."
    • Westworld. It's definitely a thing.
    • Follow-up…
    • TaskPaper 3.5 is awesome.
    • Yes. There are good board games. Sorry about that.
    • How Merlin made Candyland more interesting. But only a little.
    • Followup on smoke detectors. What a mess!
    • More advice on covering up dumb LED lights.
    • Merlin has an amazing rice cooker.
    • Harry Potter talk. Movies we like, etc.
    • Cool new Harry Potter prints.
    • MAIN TOPIC: How to pester people responsibly.
    • Trouble getting a response: what's the real problem here?
    • Merlin learned a lot from being an unsuccessful project manager.
    • If your results are at odds with your expectations? Something isn't working.
    • Dan talks about his new interest in informal journaling.
    • Writing is a 3D printer for your thoughts.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: How to pester people responsibly.

    • Dan's a little under the weather.
    • Maybe kids should be in balls. Who knows?
    • "Wrap a hot towel around your head."
    • Westworld. It's definitely a thing.
    • Follow-up…
    • TaskPaper 3.5 is awesome.
    • Yes. There are good board games. Sorry about that.
    • How Merlin made Candyland more interesting. But only a little.
    • Followup on smoke detectors. What a mess!
    • More advice on covering up dumb LED lights.
    • Merlin has an amazing rice cooker.
    • Harry Potter talk. Movies we like, etc.
    • Cool new Harry Potter prints.
    • MAIN TOPIC: How to pester people responsibly.
    • Trouble getting a response: what's the real problem here?
    • Merlin learned a lot from being an unsuccessful project manager.
    • If your results are at odds with your expectations? Something isn't working.
    • Dan talks about his new interest in informal journaling.
    • Writing is a 3D printer for your thoughts.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FvjdFFRa ]]>     Episode 293: The Frame for Our Relationship https://www.backtowork.limo/293 http://5by5.tv/b2w/293 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Minimum Viable Waste of Time. 1:49:15 false TOPIC: The Minimum Viable Waste of Time.

    Some awesome odds and sods, a great new Markdown editor for OS X, and a main topic on dealing with those aggressive email follow-up people.

    • Dan's Concern™ regarding his annoying smoke detectors
    • Why things seem to get worse and more diverse
    • Evaluate the credulity of Amazon reviews with Fakespot
    • Scary edge cases for Samsung Note fires
    • Cary's great DNS switching trick
    • Merlin is loving Typora, a clever and powerful new desktop Markdown editor
    • Pandoc does many file conversion things
    • Homebrew makes Mac package management a doddle
    • Brett Terpstra's Markdown Service Tools are essential
    • TableFlip is a cool app for making and editing Markdown tables
    • Fountain and Slugline are awesome for Markdown-like screenplay writing
    • Also, hey. Editorial for iOS can totally handle Fountain files. Turns out!
    • Merlin and Dan are still really liking iOS 10
    • It's definitely worth the time to prune your iOS notifications
    • Main Topic: How should we deal with all those "just circling back" people?
    • iPhone spam call blocker Hiya seems to be working now

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The Minimum Viable Waste of Time.

    Some awesome odds and sods, a great new Markdown editor for OS X, and a main topic on dealing with those aggressive email follow-up people.

    • Dan's Concern™ regarding his annoying smoke detectors
    • Why things seem to get worse and more diverse
    • Evaluate the credulity of Amazon reviews with Fakespot
    • Scary edge cases for Samsung Note fires
    • Cary's great DNS switching trick
    • Merlin is loving Typora, a clever and powerful new desktop Markdown editor
    • Pandoc does many file conversion things
    • Homebrew makes Mac package management a doddle
    • Brett Terpstra's Markdown Service Tools are essential
    • TableFlip is a cool app for making and editing Markdown tables
    • Fountain and Slugline are awesome for Markdown-like screenplay writing
    • Also, hey. Editorial for iOS can totally handle Fountain files. Turns out!
    • Merlin and Dan are still really liking iOS 10
    • It's definitely worth the time to prune your iOS notifications
    • Main Topic: How should we deal with all those "just circling back" people?
    • iPhone spam call blocker Hiya seems to be working now

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The Minimum Viable Waste of Time.

    Some awesome odds and sods, a great new Markdown editor for OS X, and a main topic on dealing with those aggressive email follow-up people.

    • Dan's Concern™ regarding his annoying smoke detectors
    • Why things seem to get worse and more diverse
    • Evaluate the credulity of Amazon reviews with Fakespot
    • Scary edge cases for Samsung Note fires
    • Cary's great DNS switching trick
    • Merlin is loving Typora, a clever and powerful new desktop Markdown editor
    • Pandoc does many file conversion things
    • Homebrew makes Mac package management a doddle
    • Brett Terpstra's Markdown Service Tools are essential
    • TableFlip is a cool app for making and editing Markdown tables
    • Fountain and Slugline are awesome for Markdown-like screenplay writing
    • Also, hey. Editorial for iOS can totally handle Fountain files. Turns out!
    • Merlin and Dan are still really liking iOS 10
    • It's definitely worth the time to prune your iOS notifications
    • Main Topic: How should we deal with all those "just circling back" people?
    • iPhone spam call blocker Hiya seems to be working now

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+e29aDJzX ]]>     Episode 292: Rat King of Crush https://www.backtowork.limo/292 http://5by5.tv/b2w/292 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: A Surfeit of Merlin Mannsplaining. 1:12:43 false TOPIC: A Surfeit of Merlin Mannsplaining.

    This week, Dan and Merlin produce an undisputed instaclassic odds and sods episode.

    • When technology makes you feel crazy.
    • Are retweets endorsements?
    • Universal New Yorker captions.
    • Cursed Images is amazing.
    • Vatican Cameos!
    • A totally smooth way to stop talking about someone when they walk into the room.
    • iOS 10 call-blocking apps. Do they even?
    • How to send an 'E mail' - Database - 1984 - YouTube
    • BIG ACTUALLY-USEFUL SEGMENT: Two super-interesting matrices.
    • How to plan your day.
    • What Percentage Alcohol? WHAT PERCENTAGE?
    • We still miss Phil Hartman.
    • A recommended RSS option.
    • Apple caters to Dan's News needs.
    • Dim your LEDs!
    • "Alexa, who is the Mother of Dragons?"
    • Fast gloss on Plex's very interesting new Cloud Sync offering.
    • This is one for the books.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: A Surfeit of Merlin Mannsplaining.

    This week, Dan and Merlin produce an undisputed instaclassic odds and sods episode.

    • When technology makes you feel crazy.
    • Are retweets endorsements?
    • Universal New Yorker captions.
    • Cursed Images is amazing.
    • Vatican Cameos!
    • A totally smooth way to stop talking about someone when they walk into the room.
    • iOS 10 call-blocking apps. Do they even?
    • How to send an 'E mail' - Database - 1984 - YouTube
    • BIG ACTUALLY-USEFUL SEGMENT: Two super-interesting matrices.
    • How to plan your day.
    • What Percentage Alcohol? WHAT PERCENTAGE?
    • We still miss Phil Hartman.
    • A recommended RSS option.
    • Apple caters to Dan's News needs.
    • Dim your LEDs!
    • "Alexa, who is the Mother of Dragons?"
    • Fast gloss on Plex's very interesting new Cloud Sync offering.
    • This is one for the books.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: A Surfeit of Merlin Mannsplaining.

    This week, Dan and Merlin produce an undisputed instaclassic odds and sods episode.

    • When technology makes you feel crazy.
    • Are retweets endorsements?
    • Universal New Yorker captions.
    • Cursed Images is amazing.
    • Vatican Cameos!
    • A totally smooth way to stop talking about someone when they walk into the room.
    • iOS 10 call-blocking apps. Do they even?
    • How to send an 'E mail' - Database - 1984 - YouTube
    • BIG ACTUALLY-USEFUL SEGMENT: Two super-interesting matrices.
    • How to plan your day.
    • What Percentage Alcohol? WHAT PERCENTAGE?
    • We still miss Phil Hartman.
    • A recommended RSS option.
    • Apple caters to Dan's News needs.
    • Dim your LEDs!
    • "Alexa, who is the Mother of Dragons?"
    • Fast gloss on Plex's very interesting new Cloud Sync offering.
    • This is one for the books.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase).

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ToYQJ5cx ]]>     Episode 291: Three Healthy Holes https://www.backtowork.limo/291 http://5by5.tv/b2w/291 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Unreliable Narrator of You 1:31:50 false TOPIC: The Unreliable Narrator of You

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about weather, compost, small changes, plus some Sling TV followup.

    The main topic involves Merlin helping Dan sanely enter the Philips Hue Light ecosystem. It's not just for nerds any more. (Although, sure, yeah, it's still mostly for nerds.)

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The Unreliable Narrator of You

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about weather, compost, small changes, plus some Sling TV followup.

    The main topic involves Merlin helping Dan sanely enter the Philips Hue Light ecosystem. It's not just for nerds any more. (Although, sure, yeah, it's still mostly for nerds.)

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The Unreliable Narrator of You

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about weather, compost, small changes, plus some Sling TV followup.

    The main topic involves Merlin helping Dan sanely enter the Philips Hue Light ecosystem. It's not just for nerds any more. (Although, sure, yeah, it's still mostly for nerds.)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+JQtZ5kkr ]]>     Episode 290: Table Scraps for Cable Cutters https://www.backtowork.limo/290 http://5by5.tv/b2w/290 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Nobody's favorite thing. 1:26:07 false TOPIC: Nobody's favorite thing.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about update failures, magic, and attention.

    Their ongoing dive into the fractured and frustrating world of the modern cord-cutter ecosystem continues.

    It's ponderous.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Nobody's favorite thing.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about update failures, magic, and attention.

    Their ongoing dive into the fractured and frustrating world of the modern cord-cutter ecosystem continues.

    It's ponderous.

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    • Zendesk (Visit zendesk.com/backtowork to learn more and to get native, in-app support to your app quickly and easily.)

    ]]>     TOPIC: Nobody's favorite thing.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about update failures, magic, and attention.

    Their ongoing dive into the fractured and frustrating world of the modern cord-cutter ecosystem continues.

    It's ponderous.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Zendesk (Visit zendesk.com/backtowork to learn more and to get native, in-app support to your app quickly and easily.)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+EYuL23K1 ]]>     Episode 289: John Rhetoric https://www.backtowork.limo/289 http://5by5.tv/b2w/289 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Every week (and every time you think of it) 1:40:34 false TOPIC: Every week (and every time you think of it)

    This week, Dan and Merlin start by talking about some of the great updates iOS 10—alongside the usual strident advice about backing up before you do anything. Merlin also shares the late-night debacle of trying to order a new iPhone.

    There's some talk about weird 80s Budweiser commercials and then a deep dive on how (and whether) to setup and use the neato Plex DVR.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Every week (and every time you think of it)

    This week, Dan and Merlin start by talking about some of the great updates iOS 10—alongside the usual strident advice about backing up before you do anything. Merlin also shares the late-night debacle of trying to order a new iPhone.

    There's some talk about weird 80s Budweiser commercials and then a deep dive on how (and whether) to setup and use the neato Plex DVR.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Every week (and every time you think of it)

    This week, Dan and Merlin start by talking about some of the great updates iOS 10—alongside the usual strident advice about backing up before you do anything. Merlin also shares the late-night debacle of trying to order a new iPhone.

    There's some talk about weird 80s Budweiser commercials and then a deep dive on how (and whether) to setup and use the neato Plex DVR.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+J-Nc1hH9 ]]>     Episode 288: History is Not Made for Horses https://www.backtowork.limo/288 http://5by5.tv/b2w/288 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Find My Mac. Please. 1:38:40 false TOPIC: Find My Mac. Please.

    With Apple's big iPhone event coming tomorrow, Dan and Merlin discuss what makes this particular day such a black box in Apple's history. This is likely to be the last day for some time when we will know SO very little about where Apple is heading.

    Also, there's some discussion of which kinds of technology we're most resistant to and maybe why that is.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Find My Mac. Please.

    With Apple's big iPhone event coming tomorrow, Dan and Merlin discuss what makes this particular day such a black box in Apple's history. This is likely to be the last day for some time when we will know SO very little about where Apple is heading.

    Also, there's some discussion of which kinds of technology we're most resistant to and maybe why that is.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Find My Mac. Please.

    With Apple's big iPhone event coming tomorrow, Dan and Merlin discuss what makes this particular day such a black box in Apple's history. This is likely to be the last day for some time when we will know SO very little about where Apple is heading.

    Also, there's some discussion of which kinds of technology we're most resistant to and maybe why that is.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Yqyf-Mi0 ]]>     Episode 287: You Are Now Cleared for Salad https://www.backtowork.limo/287 http://5by5.tv/b2w/287 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Frantic SM 10 Pieces 1:29:55 false TOPIC: Frantic SM 10 Pieces

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the problem with wraps, the problem with notebooks, and the problem with Amazon reviews.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Frantic SM 10 Pieces

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the problem with wraps, the problem with notebooks, and the problem with Amazon reviews.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Frantic SM 10 Pieces

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the problem with wraps, the problem with notebooks, and the problem with Amazon reviews.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+elA135Ni ]]>     Episode 286: Secret Rap Name https://www.backtowork.limo/286 http://5by5.tv/b2w/286 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Hey, try this. 1:18:02 false TOPIC: Hey, try this.

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a shortie, so they talk about stuff they're loving right now and make some recommendations on gadgets, music, movies, and more.

    Also, the scientific link between chemtrails and morgellons can finally be revealed.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Hey, try this.

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a shortie, so they talk about stuff they're loving right now and make some recommendations on gadgets, music, movies, and more.

    Also, the scientific link between chemtrails and morgellons can finally be revealed.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Hey, try this.

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a shortie, so they talk about stuff they're loving right now and make some recommendations on gadgets, music, movies, and more.

    Also, the scientific link between chemtrails and morgellons can finally be revealed.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+_rMWN6lB ]]>     Episode 285: A Baller VCR https://www.backtowork.limo/285 http://5by5.tv/b2w/285 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Kids don't need VCR Plus+. 1:44:55 false TOPIC: Kids don't need VCR Plus+.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates.

    The topic this week is all about media consumption—in particular, the massive changes to how they learn about, locate, obtain, schedule, and consume media over the past decade or so.

    Sure, there's the usual old man talk about how How It Used To Be, but there's a heavy focus on how these changes are changing the way media is funded and produced. What's that media landscape gonna look like when a 5-year-old playing with an iPad becomes the producer of media in a very few years?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Kids don't need VCR Plus+.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates.

    The topic this week is all about media consumption—in particular, the massive changes to how they learn about, locate, obtain, schedule, and consume media over the past decade or so.

    Sure, there's the usual old man talk about how How It Used To Be, but there's a heavy focus on how these changes are changing the way media is funded and produced. What's that media landscape gonna look like when a 5-year-old playing with an iPad becomes the producer of media in a very few years?

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Kids don't need VCR Plus+.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates.

    The topic this week is all about media consumption—in particular, the massive changes to how they learn about, locate, obtain, schedule, and consume media over the past decade or so.

    Sure, there's the usual old man talk about how How It Used To Be, but there's a heavy focus on how these changes are changing the way media is funded and produced. What's that media landscape gonna look like when a 5-year-old playing with an iPad becomes the producer of media in a very few years?

    Links for this episode:

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    • Squarespace (Head to squarespace.com/backtowork and use the offer code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase).

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rszYb4Pq ]]>     Episode 284: Wake Up, Van Hœt https://www.backtowork.limo/284 http://5by5.tv/b2w/284 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin open with an unintentionally deep dive on how Merlin has been tricking out his house with home automation stuff. The main topic this week returns to the theme of updates; in this case, how ubiquitous devices have changed prett 1:38:48 false This week, Dan and Merlin open with an unintentionally deep dive on how Merlin has been tricking out his house with home automation stuff.

    The main topic this week returns to the theme of updates; in this case, how ubiquitous devices have changed pretty much everything.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin open with an unintentionally deep dive on how Merlin has been tricking out his house with home automation stuff.

    The main topic this week returns to the theme of updates; in this case, how ubiquitous devices have changed pretty much everything.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin open with an unintentionally deep dive on how Merlin has been tricking out his house with home automation stuff.

    The main topic this week returns to the theme of updates; in this case, how ubiquitous devices have changed pretty much everything.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+1CsdzQ9q ]]>     Episode 283: Cognition to Completion https://www.backtowork.limo/283 http://5by5.tv/b2w/283 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates, talking about the evolution of electronic task management in their lives. Hint: _simplify, simplify_. 1:37:16 false This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates, talking about the evolution of electronic task management in their lives. Hint: simplify, simplify.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates, talking about the evolution of electronic task management in their lives. Hint: simplify, simplify.

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    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates, talking about the evolution of electronic task management in their lives. Hint: simplify, simplify.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uIjRlH-s ]]>     Episode 282: Boring and Yet Wonderful https://www.backtowork.limo/282 http://5by5.tv/b2w/282 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Orinoco Flow 1:16:25 false TOPIC: Orinoco Flow

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates, focusing on the difference between the days before and after ubiquitous wifi.

    Also, lots of fun odds and sods on Scrivener and surviving summer with kids.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Orinoco Flow

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates, focusing on the difference between the days before and after ubiquitous wifi.

    Also, lots of fun odds and sods on Scrivener and surviving summer with kids.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Orinoco Flow

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their series on updates, focusing on the difference between the days before and after ubiquitous wifi.

    Also, lots of fun odds and sods on Scrivener and surviving summer with kids.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+gPrnhnp6 ]]>     Episode 281: The Mayor of Chocolate Sundaes https://www.backtowork.limo/281 http://5by5.tv/b2w/281 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Way of the future. 1:42:46 false TOPIC: Way of the future.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion on updates to their systems and their productivity worlds. In particular: how have new technologies and critical masses of users led to wanting or needing fewer intermediary communications layers?

    For years, email was more than just the lingua franca; it was that one internet communication protocol that every user could be counted upon to have and use.

    But, today? Options, baby, options! Sometimes for worse, but, so often, for much better.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Way of the future.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion on updates to their systems and their productivity worlds. In particular: how have new technologies and critical masses of users led to wanting or needing fewer intermediary communications layers?

    For years, email was more than just the lingua franca; it was that one internet communication protocol that every user could be counted upon to have and use.

    But, today? Options, baby, options! Sometimes for worse, but, so often, for much better.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Way of the future.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion on updates to their systems and their productivity worlds. In particular: how have new technologies and critical masses of users led to wanting or needing fewer intermediary communications layers?

    For years, email was more than just the lingua franca; it was that one internet communication protocol that every user could be counted upon to have and use.

    But, today? Options, baby, options! Sometimes for worse, but, so often, for much better.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+25rBqP04 ]]>     Episode 280: The Big Filter https://www.backtowork.limo/280 http://5by5.tv/b2w/280 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Updates on Productivity and a modern Kobayashi Maru Scenario 1:37:36 false TOPIC: Updates on Productivity and a modern Kobayashi Maru Scenario

    This week, Dan and Merlin start a new series on updates. Which sounds really boring, but it isn't, we swear.

    This time out, the boys start by diving deep on how and why just so much of their productivity systems have changed over the years. Innumerable ways in which technology and life has evolved to where so many of the old systems seem fiddly, unnecessary, or both.

    [This is a good one.]

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Updates on Productivity and a modern Kobayashi Maru Scenario

    This week, Dan and Merlin start a new series on updates. Which sounds really boring, but it isn't, we swear.

    This time out, the boys start by diving deep on how and why just so much of their productivity systems have changed over the years. Innumerable ways in which technology and life has evolved to where so many of the old systems seem fiddly, unnecessary, or both.

    [This is a good one.]

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Updates on Productivity and a modern Kobayashi Maru Scenario

    This week, Dan and Merlin start a new series on updates. Which sounds really boring, but it isn't, we swear.

    This time out, the boys start by diving deep on how and why just so much of their productivity systems have changed over the years. Innumerable ways in which technology and life has evolved to where so many of the old systems seem fiddly, unnecessary, or both.

    [This is a good one.]

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+aNS6XtiQ ]]>     Episode 279: The Fishery Loophole https://www.backtowork.limo/279 http://5by5.tv/b2w/279 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: …and, then what happens? 1:41:40 false TOPIC: …and, then what happens?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the unexpected cognitive benefits of ritual, repetition, and thinking through the fascinating question: "…and, then what happens?"

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    ]]>     TOPIC: …and, then what happens?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the unexpected cognitive benefits of ritual, repetition, and thinking through the fascinating question: "…and, then what happens?"

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    ]]>     TOPIC: …and, then what happens?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the unexpected cognitive benefits of ritual, repetition, and thinking through the fascinating question: "…and, then what happens?"

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    • Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+vZkBVH9a ]]>     Episode 278: Yelling at an Idea https://www.backtowork.limo/278 http://5by5.tv/b2w/278 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: People, amirite? 1:30:39 false TOPIC: People, amirite?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the complexities of communicating with each other. And, brother, is it ever complicated.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: People, amirite?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the complexities of communicating with each other. And, brother, is it ever complicated.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: People, amirite?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the complexities of communicating with each other. And, brother, is it ever complicated.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+wxcZv1PW ]]>     Episode 277: Everything's Hard https://www.backtowork.limo/277 http://5by5.tv/b2w/277 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Varieties of pain. 1:37:57 false TOPIC: Varieties of pain.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's progress on building fireside.io and its imminent beta release. Lots of fascinating details on why he's made it and who it might be great for.

    Then, there's discussion of the unexpected mental benefits of physical training, and the influence that various sorts of pain (real or imagined) can have on us.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Varieties of pain.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's progress on building fireside.io and its imminent beta release. Lots of fascinating details on why he's made it and who it might be great for.

    Then, there's discussion of the unexpected mental benefits of physical training, and the influence that various sorts of pain (real or imagined) can have on us.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Varieties of pain.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's progress on building fireside.io and its imminent beta release. Lots of fascinating details on why he's made it and who it might be great for.

    Then, there's discussion of the unexpected mental benefits of physical training, and the influence that various sorts of pain (real or imagined) can have on us.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+eUeE3V3J ]]>     Episode 276: Do You Even Lift? https://www.backtowork.limo/276 http://5by5.tv/b2w/276 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Merlin's never sent his heartbeat. 1:36:02 false TOPIC: Merlin's never sent his heartbeat.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of this week's WWDC announcements, the past and future of Apple, and that awkward feeling of wondering whether and when new technology is personally relevant.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Merlin's never sent his heartbeat.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of this week's WWDC announcements, the past and future of Apple, and that awkward feeling of wondering whether and when new technology is personally relevant.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Merlin's never sent his heartbeat.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of this week's WWDC announcements, the past and future of Apple, and that awkward feeling of wondering whether and when new technology is personally relevant.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+SCjMf4tO ]]>     Episode 275: The Lies of Big Shoe https://www.backtowork.limo/275 http://5by5.tv/b2w/275 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Fill one bag. 1:36:33 false TOPIC: Fill one bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about our relationship with the stuff in our lives and how overwhelming it can be. Solutions are offered—throw out that old cinnamon!

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Fill one bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about our relationship with the stuff in our lives and how overwhelming it can be. Solutions are offered—throw out that old cinnamon!

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Fill one bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about our relationship with the stuff in our lives and how overwhelming it can be. Solutions are offered—throw out that old cinnamon!

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+LYe9Sfyv ]]>     Episode 274: A Goat in the Pipe https://www.backtowork.limo/274 http://5by5.tv/b2w/274 Tue, 31 May 2016 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Disruptions in Service 1:36:15 false TOPIC: Disruptions in Service

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about that ineffable but growing feeling of disconnection from the collections we used to treasure. Music, Photos, Movies, Books—all the stuff we increasingly entrust to The Cloud.

    Seems like there's a weird confluence of changing culture and buggy technology that makes us feel sadly meh about making everything work. And that feels weird.

    Also? Don't be Randyll Tarly. That guy's a total choad.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Disruptions in Service

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about that ineffable but growing feeling of disconnection from the collections we used to treasure. Music, Photos, Movies, Books—all the stuff we increasingly entrust to The Cloud.

    Seems like there's a weird confluence of changing culture and buggy technology that makes us feel sadly meh about making everything work. And that feels weird.

    Also? Don't be Randyll Tarly. That guy's a total choad.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Disruptions in Service

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about that ineffable but growing feeling of disconnection from the collections we used to treasure. Music, Photos, Movies, Books—all the stuff we increasingly entrust to The Cloud.

    Seems like there's a weird confluence of changing culture and buggy technology that makes us feel sadly meh about making everything work. And that feels weird.

    Also? Don't be Randyll Tarly. That guy's a total choad.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3zSHCg7S ]]>     Episode 273: Knives and Spoons https://www.backtowork.limo/273 http://5by5.tv/b2w/273 Tue, 24 May 2016 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: True or false dilemmas? 2:08:51 false TOPIC: True or false dilemmas?

    This week, things kick off with a discussion of how to be helpful. Especially at your kid's school, but really just in general. This leads to a rumination on "roots" and what makes us feel like we're part of a community.

    The main topic is about the future of machine learning, voice control, and all things "smart." What do we want, what can we imagine, and how do our own biases and habits constrain our sense of possibility?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: True or false dilemmas?

    This week, things kick off with a discussion of how to be helpful. Especially at your kid's school, but really just in general. This leads to a rumination on "roots" and what makes us feel like we're part of a community.

    The main topic is about the future of machine learning, voice control, and all things "smart." What do we want, what can we imagine, and how do our own biases and habits constrain our sense of possibility?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: True or false dilemmas?

    This week, things kick off with a discussion of how to be helpful. Especially at your kid's school, but really just in general. This leads to a rumination on "roots" and what makes us feel like we're part of a community.

    The main topic is about the future of machine learning, voice control, and all things "smart." What do we want, what can we imagine, and how do our own biases and habits constrain our sense of possibility?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+26_KZgcT ]]>     Episode 272: Surprise Endoscopy https://www.backtowork.limo/272 http://5by5.tv/b2w/272 Tue, 17 May 2016 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Such small hands. 1:42:59 false TOPIC: Such small hands.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's acquisition of an iPhone SE and how much he's loving it. This leads to some ruminative discussion about how we pick devices based on how we prefer to use them.

    Also, some love for Spider-Man in the Civil War movie.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Such small hands.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's acquisition of an iPhone SE and how much he's loving it. This leads to some ruminative discussion about how we pick devices based on how we prefer to use them.

    Also, some love for Spider-Man in the Civil War movie.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Such small hands.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's acquisition of an iPhone SE and how much he's loving it. This leads to some ruminative discussion about how we pick devices based on how we prefer to use them.

    Also, some love for Spider-Man in the Civil War movie.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+liUQ4vC- ]]>     Episode 271: Gravy Dumpster https://www.backtowork.limo/271 http://5by5.tv/b2w/271 Tue, 10 May 2016 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Grow what? Grow HOW? 1:52:41 false TOPIC: Grow what? Grow HOW?

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a surprisingly passionate discussion about growth.

    Companies gotta "grow," right? But…what the hell does that really even mean?

    Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous.

    Also, an important update on Pek Pongpaet.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Grow what? Grow HOW?

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a surprisingly passionate discussion about growth.

    Companies gotta "grow," right? But…what the hell does that really even mean?

    Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous.

    Also, an important update on Pek Pongpaet.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Grow what? Grow HOW?

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a surprisingly passionate discussion about growth.

    Companies gotta "grow," right? But…what the hell does that really even mean?

    Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous.

    Also, an important update on Pek Pongpaet.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+q0VDyhi7 ]]>     Episode 270: According to the Cabinet https://www.backtowork.limo/270 http://5by5.tv/b2w/270 Tue, 03 May 2016 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Opinion at Scale. 1:36:26 false TOPIC: Opinion at Scale.

    This week kicks off with a confession that Dan and Merlin are increasingly less interested in coverage of Apple's finances and the related Kremlinology and blind guessing about the company. Merlin announces the unlikely product he'd love for Apple to create (and why it'll probably never happen).

    Also, lots of followup on apps and services for fitness and personal tracking.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Opinion at Scale.

    This week kicks off with a confession that Dan and Merlin are increasingly less interested in coverage of Apple's finances and the related Kremlinology and blind guessing about the company. Merlin announces the unlikely product he'd love for Apple to create (and why it'll probably never happen).

    Also, lots of followup on apps and services for fitness and personal tracking.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Opinion at Scale.

    This week kicks off with a confession that Dan and Merlin are increasingly less interested in coverage of Apple's finances and the related Kremlinology and blind guessing about the company. Merlin announces the unlikely product he'd love for Apple to create (and why it'll probably never happen).

    Also, lots of followup on apps and services for fitness and personal tracking.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+e0mfH-0B ]]>     Episode 269: 65 Cigarette Butts https://www.backtowork.limo/269 http://5by5.tv/b2w/269 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Finding stories and insights hiding in your data. 1:54:24 false TOPIC: Finding stories and insights hiding in your data.

    This week, Dan and Merlin dive deep into the new world of personal tracking. Dan has a new FitBit, and Merlin has a surprisingly complicated system involving many devices and apps. Great stuff you can try for yourself.

    Also discussed: Merlin's weird cat, Deadpool, Pek Pongpaet the Professional Podcast Pundit, Alexa on Fire TV, a defense of Reed Richards, and Dan's advice on how to setup your own VPN.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Finding stories and insights hiding in your data.

    This week, Dan and Merlin dive deep into the new world of personal tracking. Dan has a new FitBit, and Merlin has a surprisingly complicated system involving many devices and apps. Great stuff you can try for yourself.

    Also discussed: Merlin's weird cat, Deadpool, Pek Pongpaet the Professional Podcast Pundit, Alexa on Fire TV, a defense of Reed Richards, and Dan's advice on how to setup your own VPN.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Meh (So head on over to Meh.com to see what their deal is today...before it's gone!)

    ]]>     TOPIC: Finding stories and insights hiding in your data.

    This week, Dan and Merlin dive deep into the new world of personal tracking. Dan has a new FitBit, and Merlin has a surprisingly complicated system involving many devices and apps. Great stuff you can try for yourself.

    Also discussed: Merlin's weird cat, Deadpool, Pek Pongpaet the Professional Podcast Pundit, Alexa on Fire TV, a defense of Reed Richards, and Dan's advice on how to setup your own VPN.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Meh (So head on over to Meh.com to see what their deal is today...before it's gone!)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uepXOvkc ]]>     Episode 268: Tumblo Drylo https://www.backtowork.limo/268 http://5by5.tv/b2w/268 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 17:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Putting an Overt Stake in the Ground. 1:46:54 false TOPIC: Putting an Overt Stake in the Ground.

    This week, Dan and Merlin end up talking about the surprising stuff a Fitbit can do for you. Dan even buys one.

    Also, some discussion of pope hats, NASCAR, (the amazing) Screens 4, and that failing restaurant by Dan's office that kinda looks like Terminus.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Putting an Overt Stake in the Ground.

    This week, Dan and Merlin end up talking about the surprising stuff a Fitbit can do for you. Dan even buys one.

    Also, some discussion of pope hats, NASCAR, (the amazing) Screens 4, and that failing restaurant by Dan's office that kinda looks like Terminus.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during sign up.)

    ]]>     TOPIC: Putting an Overt Stake in the Ground.

    This week, Dan and Merlin end up talking about the surprising stuff a Fitbit can do for you. Dan even buys one.

    Also, some discussion of pope hats, NASCAR, (the amazing) Screens 4, and that failing restaurant by Dan's office that kinda looks like Terminus.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

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    • Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during sign up.)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fhMuhRiX ]]>     Episode 267: Dear Iowa, I Have Enjoyed Your Corn https://www.backtowork.limo/267 http://5by5.tv/b2w/267 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: But, alas. 1:39:17 false TOPIC: But, alas.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Smile's updated announcement about TextExpander and the ugly problem of blind internet rage.

    Also, lots of talk about ponderous 80s movies and old TV shows, including Dan learning which program had that tiny tabletop robot.

    Also, we are endeavoring, ma'am, to construct a mnemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins.

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    • Meh (Visit the link to check out their awesome daily deals).

    ]]>     TOPIC: But, alas.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Smile's updated announcement about TextExpander and the ugly problem of blind internet rage.

    Also, lots of talk about ponderous 80s movies and old TV shows, including Dan learning which program had that tiny tabletop robot.

    Also, we are endeavoring, ma'am, to construct a mnemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

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    • Meh (Visit the link to check out their awesome daily deals).

    ]]>     TOPIC: But, alas.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Smile's updated announcement about TextExpander and the ugly problem of blind internet rage.

    Also, lots of talk about ponderous 80s movies and old TV shows, including Dan learning which program had that tiny tabletop robot.

    Also, we are endeavoring, ma'am, to construct a mnemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

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    • Meh (Visit the link to check out their awesome daily deals).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+6A6McRvR ]]>     Episode 266: European Bachelor https://www.backtowork.limo/266 http://5by5.tv/b2w/266 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Wow, times change. 2:04:14 false TOPIC: Wow, times change.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenges and opportunities of subscription-based payment models. When do they work (or not) and how quickly does autopay fatigue kick in?

    Links for this episode:

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    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Wow, times change.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenges and opportunities of subscription-based payment models. When do they work (or not) and how quickly does autopay fatigue kick in?

    Links for this episode:

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    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

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    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Wow, times change.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenges and opportunities of subscription-based payment models. When do they work (or not) and how quickly does autopay fatigue kick in?

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

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    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YeKfZaJu ]]>     Episode 265: Especially Doris https://www.backtowork.limo/265 http://5by5.tv/b2w/265 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Welcome to Costco. I love you. 2:04:54 false TOPIC: Welcome to Costco. I love you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about breakfast sandwiches, the pain and suffering of dealing with Apple IDs, managing kids and their iOS devices, Merlin's weird week with Playstation Vue, and the science (or otherwise) behind iOS's Night Shift.

    The main topic this week focuses on quality, values, and self-improvement. Are Dan and Merlin just cloud-yelling old men for wishing writers (and everyone for that matter) would try a little harder? Maybe. Maybe not.

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    • Quip (Head on over to Quip.com/backtowork to learn more and get real work done faster and smarter!)

    *PDFpenPro 7 (Visit the link to try the free demo download of PDFpenPro 7 today.)

    ]]>     TOPIC: Welcome to Costco. I love you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about breakfast sandwiches, the pain and suffering of dealing with Apple IDs, managing kids and their iOS devices, Merlin's weird week with Playstation Vue, and the science (or otherwise) behind iOS's Night Shift.

    The main topic this week focuses on quality, values, and self-improvement. Are Dan and Merlin just cloud-yelling old men for wishing writers (and everyone for that matter) would try a little harder? Maybe. Maybe not.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Harry's (Visit Harrys.com and use the code COMICS at checkout to get $5 off your first purchase).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    • Quip (Head on over to Quip.com/backtowork to learn more and get real work done faster and smarter!)

    *PDFpenPro 7 (Visit the link to try the free demo download of PDFpenPro 7 today.)

    ]]>     TOPIC: Welcome to Costco. I love you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about breakfast sandwiches, the pain and suffering of dealing with Apple IDs, managing kids and their iOS devices, Merlin's weird week with Playstation Vue, and the science (or otherwise) behind iOS's Night Shift.

    The main topic this week focuses on quality, values, and self-improvement. Are Dan and Merlin just cloud-yelling old men for wishing writers (and everyone for that matter) would try a little harder? Maybe. Maybe not.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Harry's (Visit Harrys.com and use the code COMICS at checkout to get $5 off your first purchase).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    • Quip (Head on over to Quip.com/backtowork to learn more and get real work done faster and smarter!)

    *PDFpenPro 7 (Visit the link to try the free demo download of PDFpenPro 7 today.)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+TI8Q3SNY ]]>     Episode 264: This Made Me Think of You https://www.backtowork.limo/264 http://5by5.tv/b2w/264 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Serving the super-motivated super-fan. 1:59:10 false TOPIC: Serving the super-motivated super-fan.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about:

    • a modest request from Merlin
    • some interesting new options for viewing OTA broadcast television on Apple TV
    • the evolution (and often lost opportunities) of media delivery
    • highlights of yesterday's Apple event

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    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    • Bench (Visit the link to get 20% off your first six months).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Serving the super-motivated super-fan.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about:

    • a modest request from Merlin
    • some interesting new options for viewing OTA broadcast television on Apple TV
    • the evolution (and often lost opportunities) of media delivery
    • highlights of yesterday's Apple event

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    • Bench (Visit the link to get 20% off your first six months).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Serving the super-motivated super-fan.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about:

    • a modest request from Merlin
    • some interesting new options for viewing OTA broadcast television on Apple TV
    • the evolution (and often lost opportunities) of media delivery
    • highlights of yesterday's Apple event

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    • Bench (Visit the link to get 20% off your first six months).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7Y5GisSg ]]>     Episode 263: The Working Definition of Love https://www.backtowork.limo/263 http://5by5.tv/b2w/263 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: No one cares about your demo anymore. 2:07:09 false TOPIC: No one cares about your demo anymore.

    This week Dan & Merlin talk about realizing when life isn't all about you and getting better at learning how to say "thank you."

    Also, lots of great practical (and philosophical) suggestions for getting started with or back into comics.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Harry's (Visit Harrys.com and use the code COMICS at checkout to get $5 off your first purchase).

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    • Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during sign up.)

    ]]>     TOPIC: No one cares about your demo anymore.

    This week Dan & Merlin talk about realizing when life isn't all about you and getting better at learning how to say "thank you."

    Also, lots of great practical (and philosophical) suggestions for getting started with or back into comics.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Harry's (Visit Harrys.com and use the code COMICS at checkout to get $5 off your first purchase).

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    • Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during sign up.)

    ]]>     TOPIC: No one cares about your demo anymore.

    This week Dan & Merlin talk about realizing when life isn't all about you and getting better at learning how to say "thank you."

    Also, lots of great practical (and philosophical) suggestions for getting started with or back into comics.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Harry's (Visit Harrys.com and use the code COMICS at checkout to get $5 off your first purchase).

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    • Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during sign up.)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+qbDEc-mf ]]>     Episode 262: Large Platinum Spoon https://www.backtowork.limo/262 http://5by5.tv/b2w/262 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Staying out of Technology Detention 2:23:57 false TOPIC: Staying out of Technology Detention

    This week, Dan and Merlin do another giant-size grabbag episode that covers a lot of ground, including:

    • movies, kids, and ratings, oh my!
    • better text editing on iPad, faster typing on iOS
    • complexities of picking the right pairings of Apple devices
    • what's up with apps not launching in iOS?
    • Hound, and the future of voice-controlled computing
    • staying provisionally joyful about the possibilities of new technology
    • exploring Merlin's early experience with a Synology NAS

    Links for this episode:

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    • Igloo (Sign up now and try it for free at IglooSoftware.com/BackToWork).

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Staying out of Technology Detention

    This week, Dan and Merlin do another giant-size grabbag episode that covers a lot of ground, including:

    • movies, kids, and ratings, oh my!
    • better text editing on iPad, faster typing on iOS
    • complexities of picking the right pairings of Apple devices
    • what's up with apps not launching in iOS?
    • Hound, and the future of voice-controlled computing
    • staying provisionally joyful about the possibilities of new technology
    • exploring Merlin's early experience with a Synology NAS

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Igloo (Sign up now and try it for free at IglooSoftware.com/BackToWork).

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Staying out of Technology Detention

    This week, Dan and Merlin do another giant-size grabbag episode that covers a lot of ground, including:

    • movies, kids, and ratings, oh my!
    • better text editing on iPad, faster typing on iOS
    • complexities of picking the right pairings of Apple devices
    • what's up with apps not launching in iOS?
    • Hound, and the future of voice-controlled computing
    • staying provisionally joyful about the possibilities of new technology
    • exploring Merlin's early experience with a Synology NAS

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Igloo (Sign up now and try it for free at IglooSoftware.com/BackToWork).

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+J8fSpVDk ]]>     Episode 261: The Illusion of Ease https://www.backtowork.limo/261 http://5by5.tv/b2w/261 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: That's Not How the Future Works. 2:02:55 false TOPIC: That's Not How the Future Works.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolving technology culture, the weird landscape of semi-smart devices, and why Merlin does and kinda doesn't do Getting Things Done so much anymore.

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    • Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during sign up.)

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     TOPIC: That's Not How the Future Works.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolving technology culture, the weird landscape of semi-smart devices, and why Merlin does and kinda doesn't do Getting Things Done so much anymore.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Casper (Visit Casper.com/backtowork and use the code BACKTOWORK for $50 towards your new mattress.)

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    • Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during sign up.)

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     TOPIC: That's Not How the Future Works.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolving technology culture, the weird landscape of semi-smart devices, and why Merlin does and kinda doesn't do Getting Things Done so much anymore.

    Links for this episode:

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    • Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during sign up.)

    • Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Rmqv2l50 ]]>     Episode 260: Stuck in Green Forever https://www.backtowork.limo/260 http://5by5.tv/b2w/260 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Grab Bag. 2:01:58 false TOPIC: Grab Bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover the waterfront. This wide-ranging episode covers lots of listener feedback, corrections of egregious errors, D&D alignment, the danger of guessing why people are how they are, some fun Tumblr recommendations, considering the yak-shaving ordeal of time-shifting broadcast TV, plus further discussion of last week's topic re: kids and computer access.

    Links for this episode:

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    • PDFpen (Visit the link to see what PDFpen can do for you).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Grab Bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover the waterfront. This wide-ranging episode covers lots of listener feedback, corrections of egregious errors, D&D alignment, the danger of guessing why people are how they are, some fun Tumblr recommendations, considering the yak-shaving ordeal of time-shifting broadcast TV, plus further discussion of last week's topic re: kids and computer access.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    • Bench (Visit the link to get 20% off your first six months).

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • PDFpen (Visit the link to see what PDFpen can do for you).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Grab Bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover the waterfront. This wide-ranging episode covers lots of listener feedback, corrections of egregious errors, D&D alignment, the danger of guessing why people are how they are, some fun Tumblr recommendations, considering the yak-shaving ordeal of time-shifting broadcast TV, plus further discussion of last week's topic re: kids and computer access.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    • Bench (Visit the link to get 20% off your first six months).

    • GoToWebinar (Get started with GoToWebinar today You focus on the content. GoToWebinar handles the rest. Visit the link today to learn more).

    • PDFpen (Visit the link to see what PDFpen can do for you).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Gb5SXo9S ]]>     Episode 259: The Transitive Quality of Misunderstanding https://www.backtowork.limo/259 http://5by5.tv/b2w/259 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Epistemology and Parenting as Dumpster Fire 1:44:16 false TOPIC: Epistemology and Parenting as Dumpster Fire

    This week, Dan and Merlin end up talking a lot about what they don't know and how they know they don't know it. The biases, errors, and frames that make us feel wiser than we probably are.

    Sometimes it pays to learn how to be a dummy.

    Also, Dan learns what a "film projector" is.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Epistemology and Parenting as Dumpster Fire

    This week, Dan and Merlin end up talking a lot about what they don't know and how they know they don't know it. The biases, errors, and frames that make us feel wiser than we probably are.

    Sometimes it pays to learn how to be a dummy.

    Also, Dan learns what a "film projector" is.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Epistemology and Parenting as Dumpster Fire

    This week, Dan and Merlin end up talking a lot about what they don't know and how they know they don't know it. The biases, errors, and frames that make us feel wiser than we probably are.

    Sometimes it pays to learn how to be a dummy.

    Also, Dan learns what a "film projector" is.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cpl9e7PR ]]>     Episode 258: Means of Egress https://www.backtowork.limo/258 http://5by5.tv/b2w/258 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Feelings, Slide Rules, and The Franklin Test 1:45:03 false TOPIC: Feelings, Slide Rules, and The Franklin Test

    This week Merlin hasn't had enough coffee and may have early-onset toxoplasmosis, so he and Dan respond to great feedback from listeners, mostly on feeling feelings.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Feelings, Slide Rules, and The Franklin Test

    This week Merlin hasn't had enough coffee and may have early-onset toxoplasmosis, so he and Dan respond to great feedback from listeners, mostly on feeling feelings.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Feelings, Slide Rules, and The Franklin Test

    This week Merlin hasn't had enough coffee and may have early-onset toxoplasmosis, so he and Dan respond to great feedback from listeners, mostly on feeling feelings.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+RRJfmLj7 ]]>     Episode 257: Homemade Science Mayonnaise https://www.backtowork.limo/257 http://5by5.tv/b2w/257 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Information, Context, and Courage. 1:34:53 false TOPIC: Information, Context, and Courage.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the reaction to last week's episode about work and identity and respond to follow-up questions from listeners.

    Also, Merlin buys a faucet.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Information, Context, and Courage.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the reaction to last week's episode about work and identity and respond to follow-up questions from listeners.

    Also, Merlin buys a faucet.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Information, Context, and Courage.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the reaction to last week's episode about work and identity and respond to follow-up questions from listeners.

    Also, Merlin buys a faucet.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Ds29ATck ]]>     Episode 256: Every Minute Weighs the Same https://www.backtowork.limo/256 http://5by5.tv/b2w/256 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Coder, Kayaker, Father, Person. 1:37:22 false TOPIC: Coder, Kayaker, Father, Person.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's attempt to vastly rejigger his schedule in the interest of mental and physical health.

    This leads to a long discussion of work, identity, expectations, and choosing which of the voices in your head to listen to and when.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Coder, Kayaker, Father, Person.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's attempt to vastly rejigger his schedule in the interest of mental and physical health.

    This leads to a long discussion of work, identity, expectations, and choosing which of the voices in your head to listen to and when.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Coder, Kayaker, Father, Person.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's attempt to vastly rejigger his schedule in the interest of mental and physical health.

    This leads to a long discussion of work, identity, expectations, and choosing which of the voices in your head to listen to and when.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NdZvHhZ2 ]]>     Episode 255: A Ladle of Ladling https://www.backtowork.limo/255 http://5by5.tv/b2w/255 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Say something funny. 1:46:10 false TOPIC: Say something funny.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about entertainment as a career and how difficult it can be to know whether you're suited for it.

    Plus, discussions of X-Men, San Francisco's collapse, and the best way to get vomit out of the bathroom sink.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Say something funny.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about entertainment as a career and how difficult it can be to know whether you're suited for it.

    Plus, discussions of X-Men, San Francisco's collapse, and the best way to get vomit out of the bathroom sink.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Say something funny.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about entertainment as a career and how difficult it can be to know whether you're suited for it.

    Plus, discussions of X-Men, San Francisco's collapse, and the best way to get vomit out of the bathroom sink.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Kp1jETJn ]]>     Episode 254: Fixed Points in Time https://www.backtowork.limo/254 http://5by5.tv/b2w/254 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 13:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Budgeting the Primary Secondary Project 1:13:21 false TOPIC: Budgeting the Primary Secondary Project

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a deep dive on a very old and very thorny topic: managing time.

    Thing is: this is not about bookkeeping—it's about accounting. Being honest, humble, and diligent in mindfully applying your time and seeing how it went.

    (This is a good one.)

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Budgeting the Primary Secondary Project

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a deep dive on a very old and very thorny topic: managing time.

    Thing is: this is not about bookkeeping—it's about accounting. Being honest, humble, and diligent in mindfully applying your time and seeing how it went.

    (This is a good one.)

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Budgeting the Primary Secondary Project

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a deep dive on a very old and very thorny topic: managing time.

    Thing is: this is not about bookkeeping—it's about accounting. Being honest, humble, and diligent in mindfully applying your time and seeing how it went.

    (This is a good one.)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NXzDKkuV ]]>     Episode 253: Ty Lambo https://www.backtowork.limo/253 http://5by5.tv/b2w/253 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Elephants all the way down. 1:53:23 false TOPIC: Elephants all the way down.

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a deep dive on communication, perception, persuasion, empathy, and understanding, as illustrated by everything from The Force Awakens to Don LaPre to PR emails to Donald Trump to a variety of elephants—plus a famous photo of a man and the fake dead triceratops he supposedly killed.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Elephants all the way down.

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a deep dive on communication, perception, persuasion, empathy, and understanding, as illustrated by everything from The Force Awakens to Don LaPre to PR emails to Donald Trump to a variety of elephants—plus a famous photo of a man and the fake dead triceratops he supposedly killed.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Elephants all the way down.

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a deep dive on communication, perception, persuasion, empathy, and understanding, as illustrated by everything from The Force Awakens to Don LaPre to PR emails to Donald Trump to a variety of elephants—plus a famous photo of a man and the fake dead triceratops he supposedly killed.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lkiUa4fR ]]>     Episode 252: The Chocolate Boys https://www.backtowork.limo/252 http://5by5.tv/b2w/252 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Something something the things we own. 1:47:08 false TOPIC: Something something the things we own.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the way shopping changes how we buy stuff—and how buying is changing what we can actually shop for.

    Then, there's a ruminative discussion of the Mast Brothers chocolate dust-up and what it might say about our sense of story, identity, and "authenticity."

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Something something the things we own.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the way shopping changes how we buy stuff—and how buying is changing what we can actually shop for.

    Then, there's a ruminative discussion of the Mast Brothers chocolate dust-up and what it might say about our sense of story, identity, and "authenticity."

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Something something the things we own.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the way shopping changes how we buy stuff—and how buying is changing what we can actually shop for.

    Then, there's a ruminative discussion of the Mast Brothers chocolate dust-up and what it might say about our sense of story, identity, and "authenticity."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ypY8Xr0q ]]>     Episode 251: Manna Goy https://www.backtowork.limo/251 http://5by5.tv/b2w/251 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Maybe quit being so "busy." 1:27:03 false TOPIC: Maybe quit being so "busy."

    This week, Dan and Merlin drop a lot of science on the miraculous taxonomies of Judaica. Mazel Tov!

    For the big topic, Merlin launches into an animated jeremiad on words meaning things, with a focus on being terminally "busy" versus being willfully "time-constrained."

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Maybe quit being so "busy."

    This week, Dan and Merlin drop a lot of science on the miraculous taxonomies of Judaica. Mazel Tov!

    For the big topic, Merlin launches into an animated jeremiad on words meaning things, with a focus on being terminally "busy" versus being willfully "time-constrained."

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Maybe quit being so "busy."

    This week, Dan and Merlin drop a lot of science on the miraculous taxonomies of Judaica. Mazel Tov!

    For the big topic, Merlin launches into an animated jeremiad on words meaning things, with a focus on being terminally "busy" versus being willfully "time-constrained."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+mdjqAlSU ]]>     Episode 250: Don't Dress Like the Hamburglar https://www.backtowork.limo/250 http://5by5.tv/b2w/250 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Sunrise, Sunset. 1:57:34 false TOPIC: Sunrise, Sunset.

    This week, Dan and Merlin celebrate their 250th episode with an extensive discussion of McDonaldland and its horrific culture and citizenry.

    The main topic addresses the ““sunsetting”” of the Mailbox iOS app—and what it highlights about deciding where to put our stuff, what apps we choose to use, and what contingency plans it's probably wise to have in place.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Sunrise, Sunset.

    This week, Dan and Merlin celebrate their 250th episode with an extensive discussion of McDonaldland and its horrific culture and citizenry.

    The main topic addresses the ““sunsetting”” of the Mailbox iOS app—and what it highlights about deciding where to put our stuff, what apps we choose to use, and what contingency plans it's probably wise to have in place.

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    • lynda (Visit lynda.com/backtowork to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Sunrise, Sunset.

    This week, Dan and Merlin celebrate their 250th episode with an extensive discussion of McDonaldland and its horrific culture and citizenry.

    The main topic addresses the ““sunsetting”” of the Mailbox iOS app—and what it highlights about deciding where to put our stuff, what apps we choose to use, and what contingency plans it's probably wise to have in place.

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    • lynda (Visit lynda.com/backtowork to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nB-fvh3E ]]>     Episode 249: A John Nash Moment https://www.backtowork.limo/249 http://5by5.tv/b2w/249 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Personal Crazy Walls 1:49:41 false TOPIC: Personal Crazy Walls

    This week, Dan and Merlin start by covering a lot of things that you might actually be thinking of.

    The meat of the episode focuses on a listener question about deciding what things go where—leading to a pretty nerdy exegesis of Notes vs. text files, reminders vs. task managers, and where stuff goes vs. where it probably should go.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Personal Crazy Walls

    This week, Dan and Merlin start by covering a lot of things that you might actually be thinking of.

    The meat of the episode focuses on a listener question about deciding what things go where—leading to a pretty nerdy exegesis of Notes vs. text files, reminders vs. task managers, and where stuff goes vs. where it probably should go.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Personal Crazy Walls

    This week, Dan and Merlin start by covering a lot of things that you might actually be thinking of.

    The meat of the episode focuses on a listener question about deciding what things go where—leading to a pretty nerdy exegesis of Notes vs. text files, reminders vs. task managers, and where stuff goes vs. where it probably should go.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GXwP6dZT ]]>     Episode 248: A Rye Bread Made of Birds https://www.backtowork.limo/248 http://5by5.tv/b2w/248 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: More Songs About Buildings and Food 1:32:08 false TOPIC: More Songs About Buildings and Food

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about transitions, microwave ovens, air conditioning, and the likelihood of salmonella.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: More Songs About Buildings and Food

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about transitions, microwave ovens, air conditioning, and the likelihood of salmonella.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: More Songs About Buildings and Food

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about transitions, microwave ovens, air conditioning, and the likelihood of salmonella.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fmUasoRO ]]>     Episode 247: On a Farm with a Monkey https://www.backtowork.limo/247 http://5by5.tv/b2w/247 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: A Mark on a Page 1:23:09 false TOPIC: A Mark on a Page

    This week, Dan and Merlin kick off by talking about Dan's recent interview with "Weird Al" and how he's such an interesting harbinger of changing times for media and platforms.

    Next, Merlin responds to a listener's question about how he uses a notebook, which leads to an extended dissertation on how to ruin your notebook in the best way possible. Nothing doesn't go in here.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: A Mark on a Page

    This week, Dan and Merlin kick off by talking about Dan's recent interview with "Weird Al" and how he's such an interesting harbinger of changing times for media and platforms.

    Next, Merlin responds to a listener's question about how he uses a notebook, which leads to an extended dissertation on how to ruin your notebook in the best way possible. Nothing doesn't go in here.

    Links for this episode:

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    • lynda (Visit lynda.com/backtowork to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

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    ]]>     TOPIC: A Mark on a Page

    This week, Dan and Merlin kick off by talking about Dan's recent interview with "Weird Al" and how he's such an interesting harbinger of changing times for media and platforms.

    Next, Merlin responds to a listener's question about how he uses a notebook, which leads to an extended dissertation on how to ruin your notebook in the best way possible. Nothing doesn't go in here.

    Links for this episode:

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    • lynda (Visit lynda.com/backtowork to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    • Hover (You can get 10% off your first purchase by going to Hover.com and using the code LIBRARYELF at checkout).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9J-fu5aw ]]>     Episode 246: Venn Diagram of Confusion https://www.backtowork.limo/246 http://5by5.tv/b2w/246 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Medieval or Renaissance? 1:54:37 false TOPIC: Medieval or Renaissance?

    This week, Dan and Merlin start out by helping listeners learn to identify the subtle differences between all things Renaissance and Medieval.

    The remainder of the show is split between an in-depth introduction to the Plex media ecosystem, and a philosophical and practical meditation on choosing how to spend a given day.

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    • Harry's (It's Movember! So go to Harrys.com now and you’ll get $5 off if you type in the code COMICS with your first order).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Medieval or Renaissance?

    This week, Dan and Merlin start out by helping listeners learn to identify the subtle differences between all things Renaissance and Medieval.

    The remainder of the show is split between an in-depth introduction to the Plex media ecosystem, and a philosophical and practical meditation on choosing how to spend a given day.

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    • Harry's (It's Movember! So go to Harrys.com now and you’ll get $5 off if you type in the code COMICS with your first order).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Medieval or Renaissance?

    This week, Dan and Merlin start out by helping listeners learn to identify the subtle differences between all things Renaissance and Medieval.

    The remainder of the show is split between an in-depth introduction to the Plex media ecosystem, and a philosophical and practical meditation on choosing how to spend a given day.

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    • Harry's (It's Movember! So go to Harrys.com now and you’ll get $5 off if you type in the code COMICS with your first order).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+mHwZNNtP ]]>     Episode 245: The Least Broken https://www.backtowork.limo/245 http://5by5.tv/b2w/245 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: First impressions of the new Apple TV 1:57:15 false TOPIC: First impressions of the new Apple TV

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the triumphs and travails of their first few days with the fourth generation Apple TV.

    Links for this episode:

    • New Apple TV: Tips, Tricks, Siri Remote Shortcuts and Useful Settings - Mac Rumors
      To complement our coverage of the new Apple TV, which includes a trio of hands-on videos, an Apple TV apps roundup, several tidbits, and a reviews roundup, we have created the following list of tips, tricks, and shortcuts for the new streaming device, some of which are outlined in the Apple TV user guide. The tips are centered upon useful Siri Remote shortcuts and Apple TV settings.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: First impressions of the new Apple TV

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the triumphs and travails of their first few days with the fourth generation Apple TV.

    Links for this episode:

    • New Apple TV: Tips, Tricks, Siri Remote Shortcuts and Useful Settings - Mac Rumors
      To complement our coverage of the new Apple TV, which includes a trio of hands-on videos, an Apple TV apps roundup, several tidbits, and a reviews roundup, we have created the following list of tips, tricks, and shortcuts for the new streaming device, some of which are outlined in the Apple TV user guide. The tips are centered upon useful Siri Remote shortcuts and Apple TV settings.

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    • lynda (Visit lynda.com/backtowork to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

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    ]]>     TOPIC: First impressions of the new Apple TV

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the triumphs and travails of their first few days with the fourth generation Apple TV.

    Links for this episode:

    • New Apple TV: Tips, Tricks, Siri Remote Shortcuts and Useful Settings - Mac Rumors
      To complement our coverage of the new Apple TV, which includes a trio of hands-on videos, an Apple TV apps roundup, several tidbits, and a reviews roundup, we have created the following list of tips, tricks, and shortcuts for the new streaming device, some of which are outlined in the Apple TV user guide. The tips are centered upon useful Siri Remote shortcuts and Apple TV settings.

    Brought to you by:

    • lynda (Visit lynda.com/backtowork to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    • Casper (Go and get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/BackToWork and use the code BACKTOWORK).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+h-0OPI6O ]]>     Episode 244: You Have to Be a Stag https://www.backtowork.limo/244 http://5by5.tv/b2w/244 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: You are who you choose to be. 1:55:17 false TOPIC: You are who you choose to be.

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about making buying decisions, dealing with unsolicited email, preventing stupid from sticking to you, and finding systems that may or may not work.

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    • Casper (Go and get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/BackToWork and use the code BACKTOWORK).
    ]]>     TOPIC: You are who you choose to be.

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about making buying decisions, dealing with unsolicited email, preventing stupid from sticking to you, and finding systems that may or may not work.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: You are who you choose to be.

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about making buying decisions, dealing with unsolicited email, preventing stupid from sticking to you, and finding systems that may or may not work.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

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    • Casper (Go and get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/BackToWork and use the code BACKTOWORK).
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PX5XjxS2 ]]>     Episode 243: The Device at Hand https://www.backtowork.limo/243 http://5by5.tv/b2w/243 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: It's Business All the Way Down. 1:35:05 false TOPIC: It's Business All the Way Down.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about joys and frustrations of contemporary consumer technologies. So great yet so frustrating. So powerful yet so hobbled. It's weird how, as great as the newest tech ever gets, we so quickly find we're bumping right up against business, business, business.

    Then, there's some more discussion of updates in iOS 9 and what we can now do with iPhone 6s, highlighting the astonishing power of trackpad mode.

    Finally, some updates on Dan's cord-cutting and how one may choose how and what we're each willing to pay for—and how it's just no fun to amortize other people's garbage with your own time.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: It's Business All the Way Down.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about joys and frustrations of contemporary consumer technologies. So great yet so frustrating. So powerful yet so hobbled. It's weird how, as great as the newest tech ever gets, we so quickly find we're bumping right up against business, business, business.

    Then, there's some more discussion of updates in iOS 9 and what we can now do with iPhone 6s, highlighting the astonishing power of trackpad mode.

    Finally, some updates on Dan's cord-cutting and how one may choose how and what we're each willing to pay for—and how it's just no fun to amortize other people's garbage with your own time.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: It's Business All the Way Down.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about joys and frustrations of contemporary consumer technologies. So great yet so frustrating. So powerful yet so hobbled. It's weird how, as great as the newest tech ever gets, we so quickly find we're bumping right up against business, business, business.

    Then, there's some more discussion of updates in iOS 9 and what we can now do with iPhone 6s, highlighting the astonishing power of trackpad mode.

    Finally, some updates on Dan's cord-cutting and how one may choose how and what we're each willing to pay for—and how it's just no fun to amortize other people's garbage with your own time.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/BackToWork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your new website)
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Vt2w6D1N ]]>     Episode 242: Not My Bird https://www.backtowork.limo/242 http://5by5.tv/b2w/242 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Procrastination is a life sentence. 1:33:26 false TOPIC: Procrastination is a life sentence.

    This week, after some high-level discussion on the topics of Marvel and media reduxes, Dan and Merlin (maaaaybe) wrap up their initial and very positive impressions of iOS 9 on modern Apple devices.

    More fawning talk of Siri, plus tips on easily adding items to Reminders and Notes.

    Dan also lays out his freeing new philosophy and implementations for doing sane email on an iPad.

    Then, Merlin goes off a little on why constantly feeling bad about yourself is a terrible idea.

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    • Warby Parker (Visit WarbyParker.com/Dan to get free 3 day shipping on your brand new frames).
    ]]>     TOPIC: Procrastination is a life sentence.

    This week, after some high-level discussion on the topics of Marvel and media reduxes, Dan and Merlin (maaaaybe) wrap up their initial and very positive impressions of iOS 9 on modern Apple devices.

    More fawning talk of Siri, plus tips on easily adding items to Reminders and Notes.

    Dan also lays out his freeing new philosophy and implementations for doing sane email on an iPad.

    Then, Merlin goes off a little on why constantly feeling bad about yourself is a terrible idea.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/BackToWork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your new website)
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    • Warby Parker (Visit WarbyParker.com/Dan to get free 3 day shipping on your brand new frames).
    ]]>     TOPIC: Procrastination is a life sentence.

    This week, after some high-level discussion on the topics of Marvel and media reduxes, Dan and Merlin (maaaaybe) wrap up their initial and very positive impressions of iOS 9 on modern Apple devices.

    More fawning talk of Siri, plus tips on easily adding items to Reminders and Notes.

    Dan also lays out his freeing new philosophy and implementations for doing sane email on an iPad.

    Then, Merlin goes off a little on why constantly feeling bad about yourself is a terrible idea.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by:

    • Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/BackToWork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your new website)
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    • Warby Parker (Visit WarbyParker.com/Dan to get free 3 day shipping on your brand new frames).
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PkFKo7oO ]]>     Episode 241: We Went to Princeton https://www.backtowork.limo/241 http://5by5.tv/b2w/241 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: iOS Amazement 1:38:40 false TOPIC: iOS Amazement

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's new iPad Air 2 and continue their discussion of how much iOS 9 on modern devices is already changing how we do our work.

    Also, some nerdy updates on how Merlin uses synced text files via Drafts, Editorial, and nvALT.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Pond5 (For 25% off your next purchase of royalty-free media just visit Pond5.com and enter the 'BACKTOWORK' at checkout), Slack (Visit Slack.com/backtowork and create a new team and you’ll get $100 in credit you can use when you decide to upgrade to a paid plan), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     TOPIC: iOS Amazement

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's new iPad Air 2 and continue their discussion of how much iOS 9 on modern devices is already changing how we do our work.

    Also, some nerdy updates on how Merlin uses synced text files via Drafts, Editorial, and nvALT.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Pond5 (For 25% off your next purchase of royalty-free media just visit Pond5.com and enter the 'BACKTOWORK' at checkout), Slack (Visit Slack.com/backtowork and create a new team and you’ll get $100 in credit you can use when you decide to upgrade to a paid plan), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     TOPIC: iOS Amazement

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's new iPad Air 2 and continue their discussion of how much iOS 9 on modern devices is already changing how we do our work.

    Also, some nerdy updates on how Merlin uses synced text files via Drafts, Editorial, and nvALT.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-4Vt5qMK ]]>     Episode 240: The Third Phase Is Now https://www.backtowork.limo/240 http://5by5.tv/b2w/240 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Speed, Reliability, and Expectations 1:43:18 false TOPIC: Speed, Reliability, and Expectations

    This episode, Dan and Merlin talk about this week's massive leaps forward with the pairing of iOS 9 and iPhone 6s.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Smile Software (Smile loves podcasts, and everyone loves a deal, so Smile is offering 20% off new licenses purchased directly from Smile through October 15th if you use the code B2W at checkout), Pond5 (For 25% off your next purchase of royalty-free media just visit Pond5.com and enter the 'BACKTOWORK' at checkout), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Speed, Reliability, and Expectations

    This episode, Dan and Merlin talk about this week's massive leaps forward with the pairing of iOS 9 and iPhone 6s.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Smile Software (Smile loves podcasts, and everyone loves a deal, so Smile is offering 20% off new licenses purchased directly from Smile through October 15th if you use the code B2W at checkout), Pond5 (For 25% off your next purchase of royalty-free media just visit Pond5.com and enter the 'BACKTOWORK' at checkout), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Speed, Reliability, and Expectations

    This episode, Dan and Merlin talk about this week's massive leaps forward with the pairing of iOS 9 and iPhone 6s.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Smile Software (Smile loves podcasts, and everyone loves a deal, so Smile is offering 20% off new licenses purchased directly from Smile through October 15th if you use the code B2W at checkout), Pond5 (For 25% off your next purchase of royalty-free media just visit Pond5.com and enter the 'BACKTOWORK' at checkout), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ZKP5yw0Q ]]>     Episode 239: Starving African Child https://www.backtowork.limo/239 http://5by5.tv/b2w/239 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 **TOPIC**: Block! Block! Body blow! Uppercut! This week, Dan and Merlin talk less about ad-blocking and more about what kind-of feels like (but might not actually be) a point of change for web advertising, podcasting, and media as a whole, which could 1:49:28 false TOPIC: Block! Block! Body blow! Uppercut!

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk less about ad-blocking and more about what kind-of feels like (but might not actually be) a point of change for web advertising, podcasting, and media as a whole, which could affect, like, everything, man.

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    Brought to you by Harry's (Use the code COMICS to get $5 off the starter shave set), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off of your first purchase), Pond5 (For 25% off your next purchase of royalty-free media just visit Pond5.com and enter the 'BACKTOWORK' at checkout), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Block! Block! Body blow! Uppercut!

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk less about ad-blocking and more about what kind-of feels like (but might not actually be) a point of change for web advertising, podcasting, and media as a whole, which could affect, like, everything, man.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Harry's (Use the code COMICS to get $5 off the starter shave set), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off of your first purchase), Pond5 (For 25% off your next purchase of royalty-free media just visit Pond5.com and enter the 'BACKTOWORK' at checkout), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Block! Block! Body blow! Uppercut!

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk less about ad-blocking and more about what kind-of feels like (but might not actually be) a point of change for web advertising, podcasting, and media as a whole, which could affect, like, everything, man.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Harry's (Use the code COMICS to get $5 off the starter shave set), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off of your first purchase), Pond5 (For 25% off your next purchase of royalty-free media just visit Pond5.com and enter the 'BACKTOWORK' at checkout), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9kFE71FR ]]>     Episode 238: A 100-Year Problem https://www.backtowork.limo/238 http://5by5.tv/b2w/238 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Knowing what you'll need to know. 1:55:53 false TOPIC: Knowing what you'll need to know.

    This week, Dan and Merlin answer a listener question about how the "slow your roll" thought technology can apply to learning new skills.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Casper (Visit Casper.com/backtowork and use the code BACKTOWORK to get $50 towards your brand new mattress), Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free), lynda (Learn something new today by visiting lynda.com/backtowork to get a free 10 day trial to their 3,000+ courses), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Knowing what you'll need to know.

    This week, Dan and Merlin answer a listener question about how the "slow your roll" thought technology can apply to learning new skills.

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    Brought to you by Casper (Visit Casper.com/backtowork and use the code BACKTOWORK to get $50 towards your brand new mattress), Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free), lynda (Learn something new today by visiting lynda.com/backtowork to get a free 10 day trial to their 3,000+ courses), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Knowing what you'll need to know.

    This week, Dan and Merlin answer a listener question about how the "slow your roll" thought technology can apply to learning new skills.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Casper (Visit Casper.com/backtowork and use the code BACKTOWORK to get $50 towards your brand new mattress), Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free), lynda (Learn something new today by visiting lynda.com/backtowork to get a free 10 day trial to their 3,000+ courses), and Freshbooks (Visit the link to try FreshBooks free for 30 days and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section during signing up).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rCBtkfi_ ]]>     Episode 237: Slow Your Roll https://www.backtowork.limo/237 http://5by5.tv/b2w/237 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Stop that train! 1:38:23 false TOPIC: Stop that train!

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some ideas for noticing and then battling the surfeits of negative thought that sometimes threaten to overrun us.

    Also: talk of a cool new computer mouse, evolution in the comic book industry, and what constitutes "real camping."

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Stop that train!

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some ideas for noticing and then battling the surfeits of negative thought that sometimes threaten to overrun us.

    Also: talk of a cool new computer mouse, evolution in the comic book industry, and what constitutes "real camping."

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Stop that train!

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some ideas for noticing and then battling the surfeits of negative thought that sometimes threaten to overrun us.

    Also: talk of a cool new computer mouse, evolution in the comic book industry, and what constitutes "real camping."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NK6YiMex ]]>     Episode 236: Finished for Now https://www.backtowork.limo/236 http://5by5.tv/b2w/236 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Practice, practice, practice. 1:35:01 false TOPIC: Practice, practice, practice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the perilous wonders of practice of all kinds.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Practice, practice, practice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the perilous wonders of practice of all kinds.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Practice, practice, practice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the perilous wonders of practice of all kinds.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NKgcYG7Y ]]>     Episode 235: This is a Thing https://www.backtowork.limo/235 http://5by5.tv/b2w/235 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Losing hit points. 1:22:57 false TOPIC: Losing hit points.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the stuff you have to do to stay healthy and well—and the rocky path to realizing when you have to actually "make it a thing."

    There's also some follow-up on OTA antennas, car keys, and how little most of us really understand about the media industries.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Losing hit points.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the stuff you have to do to stay healthy and well—and the rocky path to realizing when you have to actually "make it a thing."

    There's also some follow-up on OTA antennas, car keys, and how little most of us really understand about the media industries.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Losing hit points.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the stuff you have to do to stay healthy and well—and the rocky path to realizing when you have to actually "make it a thing."

    There's also some follow-up on OTA antennas, car keys, and how little most of us really understand about the media industries.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OQpCQ024 ]]>     Episode 234: Two Inches Behind the Board https://www.backtowork.limo/234 http://5by5.tv/b2w/234 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Compensatory muscles 1:41:45 false TOPIC: Compensatory muscles

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how much emotions can become like physical injuries—and what happens when we try to overcompensate for either.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Compensatory muscles

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how much emotions can become like physical injuries—and what happens when we try to overcompensate for either.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Compensatory muscles

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how much emotions can become like physical injuries—and what happens when we try to overcompensate for either.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+881lW7AN ]]>     Episode 233: Emotional Density https://www.backtowork.limo/233 http://5by5.tv/b2w/233 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Can I ask you a question? 1:19:49 false TOPIC: Can I ask you a question?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the complexities of communicating effectively via email. They also begin to sketch out a unified field theory for escalating communication media based on informational and emotional destiny.

    Also, more thoughts on The Smiths, plus some recommendations on books and comics for kids.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Can I ask you a question?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the complexities of communicating effectively via email. They also begin to sketch out a unified field theory for escalating communication media based on informational and emotional destiny.

    Also, more thoughts on The Smiths, plus some recommendations on books and comics for kids.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Can I ask you a question?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the complexities of communicating effectively via email. They also begin to sketch out a unified field theory for escalating communication media based on informational and emotional destiny.

    Also, more thoughts on The Smiths, plus some recommendations on books and comics for kids.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Wealthfront (Visit wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free), and lynda (Learn something new today by visiting lynda.com/backtowork to get a free 10 day trial to their 3,000+ courses).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9PHo9OAB ]]>     Episode 232: You Got This. https://www.backtowork.limo/232 http://5by5.tv/b2w/232 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Don't just be the meatbag in the room. 1:53:54 false TOPIC: Don't just be the meatbag in the room.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about "the fill-in guy," TV shows they're loving, listener feedback, improving presentations, The Smiths, the evolution of podcasts, contact management woes, and remembering what you're capable of.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Don't just be the meatbag in the room.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about "the fill-in guy," TV shows they're loving, listener feedback, improving presentations, The Smiths, the evolution of podcasts, contact management woes, and remembering what you're capable of.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Don't just be the meatbag in the room.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about "the fill-in guy," TV shows they're loving, listener feedback, improving presentations, The Smiths, the evolution of podcasts, contact management woes, and remembering what you're capable of.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nI9c-XCS ]]>     Episode 231: Hot Rod Hospital Ship https://www.backtowork.limo/231 http://5by5.tv/b2w/231 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 With Merlin on sabbatical (returning next week), Dan is once again joined by John Roderick. They discuss the significance of dreams, sleep paralysis, unexplained phenomenon, alien abductions, a relationship with magic, the importance of history, night ter 1:58:37 false With Merlin on sabbatical (returning next week), Dan is once again joined by John Roderick. They discuss the significance of dreams, sleep paralysis, unexplained phenomenon, alien abductions, a relationship with magic, the importance of history, night terrors, and leaving a legacy.

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    ]]>     With Merlin on sabbatical (returning next week), Dan is once again joined by John Roderick. They discuss the significance of dreams, sleep paralysis, unexplained phenomenon, alien abductions, a relationship with magic, the importance of history, night terrors, and leaving a legacy.

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    ]]>     With Merlin on sabbatical (returning next week), Dan is once again joined by John Roderick. They discuss the significance of dreams, sleep paralysis, unexplained phenomenon, alien abductions, a relationship with magic, the importance of history, night terrors, and leaving a legacy.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+r5DiMWYZ ]]>     Episode 230: My Emotional Reservoir https://www.backtowork.limo/230 http://5by5.tv/b2w/230 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 With Merlin on sabbatical, Dan is joined by John Roderick to talk about being a candidate, taking care of yourself, managing introversion, trying on ideas without fear, the Thirty Years War, and the struggle of being a generalist. 2:08:32 false With Merlin on sabbatical, Dan is joined by John Roderick to talk about being a candidate, taking care of yourself, managing introversion, trying on ideas without fear, the Thirty Years War, and the struggle of being a generalist.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     With Merlin on sabbatical, Dan is joined by John Roderick to talk about being a candidate, taking care of yourself, managing introversion, trying on ideas without fear, the Thirty Years War, and the struggle of being a generalist.

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    ]]>     With Merlin on sabbatical, Dan is joined by John Roderick to talk about being a candidate, taking care of yourself, managing introversion, trying on ideas without fear, the Thirty Years War, and the struggle of being a generalist.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Twvtdwrx ]]>     Episode 229: Shrimp in the Desert https://www.backtowork.limo/229 http://5by5.tv/b2w/229 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The perils and joys of just getting started. 1:32:52 false TOPIC: The perils and joys of just getting started.

    This week's episode is chockablock with awesomeness, from the sublime to the ridiculous. It ends on a very inspiring note. But, en route:

    • Mexican guys love Morrissey
    • Shabbos goys cause fire to be created
    • An eruv is an ad hoc house described by string
    • Merlin has Aloha for Judaism
    • Teaching History is hard
    • America owes some apologies
    • Endorsing "Ordinary People Change the World" books
    • Endorsing Mr. Robot and Humans
    • Thanks for great Holacracy feedback (more later)
    • Feedback on Merlin's lightning cable corrosion
    • Dan's Concern: Acura recall
    • What's up with "over the shoulder syndrome?"
    • Is it dangerous to talk on a phone in the car?
    • Is it dangerous to approbate?
    • HUGE followup on "perfect is the enemy of the good"
    • Just make a mark on a page.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The perils and joys of just getting started.

    This week's episode is chockablock with awesomeness, from the sublime to the ridiculous. It ends on a very inspiring note. But, en route:

    • Mexican guys love Morrissey
    • Shabbos goys cause fire to be created
    • An eruv is an ad hoc house described by string
    • Merlin has Aloha for Judaism
    • Teaching History is hard
    • America owes some apologies
    • Endorsing "Ordinary People Change the World" books
    • Endorsing Mr. Robot and Humans
    • Thanks for great Holacracy feedback (more later)
    • Feedback on Merlin's lightning cable corrosion
    • Dan's Concern: Acura recall
    • What's up with "over the shoulder syndrome?"
    • Is it dangerous to talk on a phone in the car?
    • Is it dangerous to approbate?
    • HUGE followup on "perfect is the enemy of the good"
    • Just make a mark on a page.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by Warby Parker (Visit WarbyParker.com/dan to get free 3 day shipping on your final frame choice), HipChat (Visit HipChat.com/backtowork to get 90 days of HipChat Plus for free), Squarespace (Visit the link and use the code ITSYOURSHOW to get a free trial and 10% off your brand new website).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The perils and joys of just getting started.

    This week's episode is chockablock with awesomeness, from the sublime to the ridiculous. It ends on a very inspiring note. But, en route:

    • Mexican guys love Morrissey
    • Shabbos goys cause fire to be created
    • An eruv is an ad hoc house described by string
    • Merlin has Aloha for Judaism
    • Teaching History is hard
    • America owes some apologies
    • Endorsing "Ordinary People Change the World" books
    • Endorsing Mr. Robot and Humans
    • Thanks for great Holacracy feedback (more later)
    • Feedback on Merlin's lightning cable corrosion
    • Dan's Concern: Acura recall
    • What's up with "over the shoulder syndrome?"
    • Is it dangerous to talk on a phone in the car?
    • Is it dangerous to approbate?
    • HUGE followup on "perfect is the enemy of the good"
    • Just make a mark on a page.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OFIFkE8L ]]>     Episode 228: Tibet's Next Top Buddha https://www.backtowork.limo/228 http://5by5.tv/b2w/228 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: What kind of "perfect" can you tolerate? 1:18:29 false TOPIC: What kind of "perfect" can you tolerate?

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a big week. A huge week.

    Opening with a thank you to generous listeners, the boys then proceed to tackle some FU on the complicated world of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III (he is recognized!).

    Next up is some preliminary discussion on Pando's recent hit piece on Tony Hsieh, his weird edict for Holacracy at Zappos, and his strange and checkered history with theoretically transforming downtown Las Vegas.

    Moving forward, "Merlin's Concern" about his bizarre lightning cable problem is addressed and assigned to further research by the Fun Bunch.

    Finally, the meat of the episode is served in an extended meditation on whether and when "perfect is the enemy of good"—and how that concept maybe relates to aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: What kind of "perfect" can you tolerate?

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a big week. A huge week.

    Opening with a thank you to generous listeners, the boys then proceed to tackle some FU on the complicated world of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III (he is recognized!).

    Next up is some preliminary discussion on Pando's recent hit piece on Tony Hsieh, his weird edict for Holacracy at Zappos, and his strange and checkered history with theoretically transforming downtown Las Vegas.

    Moving forward, "Merlin's Concern" about his bizarre lightning cable problem is addressed and assigned to further research by the Fun Bunch.

    Finally, the meat of the episode is served in an extended meditation on whether and when "perfect is the enemy of good"—and how that concept maybe relates to aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by HipChat (Visit HipChat.com/backtowork to get premium features like unlimited file storage, unlimited message history and guaranteed support FREE for 90 days) and Harry's (Use the code COMICS to get $5 off the starter shave set).

    ]]>     TOPIC: What kind of "perfect" can you tolerate?

    This week, Dan and Merlin have a big week. A huge week.

    Opening with a thank you to generous listeners, the boys then proceed to tackle some FU on the complicated world of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III (he is recognized!).

    Next up is some preliminary discussion on Pando's recent hit piece on Tony Hsieh, his weird edict for Holacracy at Zappos, and his strange and checkered history with theoretically transforming downtown Las Vegas.

    Moving forward, "Merlin's Concern" about his bizarre lightning cable problem is addressed and assigned to further research by the Fun Bunch.

    Finally, the meat of the episode is served in an extended meditation on whether and when "perfect is the enemy of good"—and how that concept maybe relates to aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

    Links for this episode:

    Brought to you by HipChat (Visit HipChat.com/backtowork to get premium features like unlimited file storage, unlimited message history and guaranteed support FREE for 90 days) and Harry's (Use the code COMICS to get $5 off the starter shave set).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ut2J2DLE ]]>     Episode 227: The Treasure Room https://www.backtowork.limo/227 http://5by5.tv/b2w/227 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Learning to shut up and relax. 1:21:46 false TOPIC: Learning to shut up and relax.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenges and benefits of getting out of your own head.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper. Use code BACKTOWORK to get $50 off your awesome new mattress, and by Smile the makers of PDFPenPro for Mac.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Learning to shut up and relax.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenges and benefits of getting out of your own head.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper. Use code BACKTOWORK to get $50 off your awesome new mattress, and by Smile the makers of PDFPenPro for Mac.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Learning to shut up and relax.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenges and benefits of getting out of your own head.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper. Use code BACKTOWORK to get $50 off your awesome new mattress, and by Smile the makers of PDFPenPro for Mac.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+05UGE89N ]]>     Episode 226: Only Child* https://www.backtowork.limo/226 http://5by5.tv/b2w/226 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Hitting and sharing and dietetic lunch. 1:25:20 false TOPIC: Hitting and sharing and dietetic lunch.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about having and not having siblings (and what it may or may not actually mean) as well as addressing some of the rapid changes coming to the business of podcasting.

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    Sponsored by MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Hitting and sharing and dietetic lunch.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about having and not having siblings (and what it may or may not actually mean) as well as addressing some of the rapid changes coming to the business of podcasting.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Hitting and sharing and dietetic lunch.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about having and not having siblings (and what it may or may not actually mean) as well as addressing some of the rapid changes coming to the business of podcasting.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+mWNaVpNU ]]>     Episode 225: A Different Kind of Happy https://www.backtowork.limo/225 http://5by5.tv/b2w/225 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: You can't have ALL the phone calls. 1:30:50 false TOPIC: You can't have ALL the phone calls.

    This week, Dan and Merlin battle Skype to talk about Dan't hissing floor, text editing on iOS, plus more followup on WWDC announcements.

    Spotlight on a second look at last week's conversation about how we do and don't communicate.

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    • Special 2: The Original Trilogy of Merlin Mann
      In August 2012, Brett interviewed Merlin Mann on the now-legendary 6th episode of Systematic. Thus was a trilogy born. From processes to pills and apps to naps, one of Systematic's signature returning-guest series was born.Using the latest in bleeding-edge digital technology, we have restored these episodes to the original creative vision that was literally, figuratively, and metaphysically impossible at the time.We've gone all the way back to the original masters, removing and modifying content (ads) that distracts from the auteur's intent. What results is a bespoke, artisanally created Special Edition product unlike any in the crowded Merlin Mann Podcast market today.This presentation of The Original Trilogy of Merlin Mann includes bonus, never-before-heard, ultra-exclusive deleted content, presented in the most ridiculous and semi-obtrusive way possible that does not involve a Blu-ray player.Special Thanks to George Lucas, the Fair Use Clause, The United States of America, and The Merlin Mann Trust.Artwork Sacrilege performed by Philip Mozolak
    • NBD. Just two grown men eating nuts in the... | kung fu grippe
    • Google Photos is fun. | kung fu grippe
    • Ulysses
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #224: Sugar Pills and a Pack of Cigarettes
      TOPIC: Poundsign CommunicationThis week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolutions in how we do and don't communicate with each other.

    Sponsored by lynda.com (To start learning something new today visit the link to get free 10 day access to their 3,000+ online courses) and MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     TOPIC: You can't have ALL the phone calls.

    This week, Dan and Merlin battle Skype to talk about Dan't hissing floor, text editing on iOS, plus more followup on WWDC announcements.

    Spotlight on a second look at last week's conversation about how we do and don't communicate.

    Links for this episode:

    • Special 2: The Original Trilogy of Merlin Mann
      In August 2012, Brett interviewed Merlin Mann on the now-legendary 6th episode of Systematic. Thus was a trilogy born. From processes to pills and apps to naps, one of Systematic's signature returning-guest series was born.Using the latest in bleeding-edge digital technology, we have restored these episodes to the original creative vision that was literally, figuratively, and metaphysically impossible at the time.We've gone all the way back to the original masters, removing and modifying content (ads) that distracts from the auteur's intent. What results is a bespoke, artisanally created Special Edition product unlike any in the crowded Merlin Mann Podcast market today.This presentation of The Original Trilogy of Merlin Mann includes bonus, never-before-heard, ultra-exclusive deleted content, presented in the most ridiculous and semi-obtrusive way possible that does not involve a Blu-ray player.Special Thanks to George Lucas, the Fair Use Clause, The United States of America, and The Merlin Mann Trust.Artwork Sacrilege performed by Philip Mozolak
    • NBD. Just two grown men eating nuts in the... | kung fu grippe
    • Google Photos is fun. | kung fu grippe
    • Ulysses
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #224: Sugar Pills and a Pack of Cigarettes
      TOPIC: Poundsign CommunicationThis week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolutions in how we do and don't communicate with each other.

    Sponsored by lynda.com (To start learning something new today visit the link to get free 10 day access to their 3,000+ online courses) and MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     TOPIC: You can't have ALL the phone calls.

    This week, Dan and Merlin battle Skype to talk about Dan't hissing floor, text editing on iOS, plus more followup on WWDC announcements.

    Spotlight on a second look at last week's conversation about how we do and don't communicate.

    Links for this episode:

    • Special 2: The Original Trilogy of Merlin Mann
      In August 2012, Brett interviewed Merlin Mann on the now-legendary 6th episode of Systematic. Thus was a trilogy born. From processes to pills and apps to naps, one of Systematic's signature returning-guest series was born.Using the latest in bleeding-edge digital technology, we have restored these episodes to the original creative vision that was literally, figuratively, and metaphysically impossible at the time.We've gone all the way back to the original masters, removing and modifying content (ads) that distracts from the auteur's intent. What results is a bespoke, artisanally created Special Edition product unlike any in the crowded Merlin Mann Podcast market today.This presentation of The Original Trilogy of Merlin Mann includes bonus, never-before-heard, ultra-exclusive deleted content, presented in the most ridiculous and semi-obtrusive way possible that does not involve a Blu-ray player.Special Thanks to George Lucas, the Fair Use Clause, The United States of America, and The Merlin Mann Trust.Artwork Sacrilege performed by Philip Mozolak
    • NBD. Just two grown men eating nuts in the... | kung fu grippe
    • Google Photos is fun. | kung fu grippe
    • Ulysses
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #224: Sugar Pills and a Pack of Cigarettes
      TOPIC: Poundsign CommunicationThis week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolutions in how we do and don't communicate with each other.

    Sponsored by lynda.com (To start learning something new today visit the link to get free 10 day access to their 3,000+ online courses) and MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-mLJcz6F ]]>     Episode 224: Sugar Pills and a Pack of Cigarettes https://www.backtowork.limo/224 http://5by5.tv/b2w/224 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Poundsign Communication 1:52:15 false TOPIC: Poundsign Communication

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolutions in how we do and don't communicate with each other.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and Citrix GoToMeeting (Try it free for 30 days by visiting GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Poundsign Communication

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolutions in how we do and don't communicate with each other.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and Citrix GoToMeeting (Try it free for 30 days by visiting GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Poundsign Communication

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about evolutions in how we do and don't communicate with each other.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and Citrix GoToMeeting (Try it free for 30 days by visiting GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nGkHQjlv ]]>     Episode 223: Normal is Whatever is There https://www.backtowork.limo/223 http://5by5.tv/b2w/223 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Interstitial time and why you want it back. 1:10:33 false TOPIC: Interstitial time and why you want it back.

    This week, after some preliminary discussion of smoking and the children who throw rocks and run track, Dan and Merlin answer questions from listeners.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Lynda - visit http://lynda.com/backtowork for a free 10-day trial, and by Squarespace - use code ITSYOURSHOW for 10% off your first purchase.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Interstitial time and why you want it back.

    This week, after some preliminary discussion of smoking and the children who throw rocks and run track, Dan and Merlin answer questions from listeners.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Lynda - visit http://lynda.com/backtowork for a free 10-day trial, and by Squarespace - use code ITSYOURSHOW for 10% off your first purchase.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Interstitial time and why you want it back.

    This week, after some preliminary discussion of smoking and the children who throw rocks and run track, Dan and Merlin answer questions from listeners.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Lynda - visit http://lynda.com/backtowork for a free 10-day trial, and by Squarespace - use code ITSYOURSHOW for 10% off your first purchase.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+EVJtgjnm ]]>     Episode 222: Full-Stack Obsessive https://www.backtowork.limo/222 http://5by5.tv/b2w/222 Thu, 28 May 2015 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan use The Aviator as a jumping-off point to talk about OCD as it relates to perfectionism, creativity, and drive in the workplace. They discuss rituals and their consequences, the importance of mise en place, and eliminating disruptive proces 1:42:27 false Merlin and Dan use The Aviator as a jumping-off point to talk about OCD as it relates to perfectionism, creativity, and drive in the workplace. They discuss rituals and their consequences, the importance of mise en place, and eliminating disruptive processes.

    Also, Merlin invokes the term "workflows".

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit the link and enter the code BACKTOWORK for $50 toward your new mattress purchase), PDFpen Scan+ by Smile Software (Visit the link to learn more and start scanning documents to your mobile device), Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free), and JustWorks (Let JustWorks handle your benefits, payroll, and HR by visiting the link and using the code 'backtowork' when you sign up to get 15% off your first year).

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan use The Aviator as a jumping-off point to talk about OCD as it relates to perfectionism, creativity, and drive in the workplace. They discuss rituals and their consequences, the importance of mise en place, and eliminating disruptive processes.

    Also, Merlin invokes the term "workflows".

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit the link and enter the code BACKTOWORK for $50 toward your new mattress purchase), PDFpen Scan+ by Smile Software (Visit the link to learn more and start scanning documents to your mobile device), Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free), and JustWorks (Let JustWorks handle your benefits, payroll, and HR by visiting the link and using the code 'backtowork' when you sign up to get 15% off your first year).

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan use The Aviator as a jumping-off point to talk about OCD as it relates to perfectionism, creativity, and drive in the workplace. They discuss rituals and their consequences, the importance of mise en place, and eliminating disruptive processes.

    Also, Merlin invokes the term "workflows".

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit the link and enter the code BACKTOWORK for $50 toward your new mattress purchase), PDFpen Scan+ by Smile Software (Visit the link to learn more and start scanning documents to your mobile device), Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free), and JustWorks (Let JustWorks handle your benefits, payroll, and HR by visiting the link and using the code 'backtowork' when you sign up to get 15% off your first year).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+rTfs12-h ]]>     Episode 221: Minimally Viable Interruption https://www.backtowork.limo/221 http://5by5.tv/b2w/221 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Time, Stones, and Giving Yourself a Break 1:38:07 false TOPIC: Time, Stones, and Giving Yourself a Break

    Just…give yourself permission to not feel like a dick today. Especially if you think you don't deserve it.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Time, Stones, and Giving Yourself a Break

    Just…give yourself permission to not feel like a dick today. Especially if you think you don't deserve it.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30 day trial and have your first meeting up and running in minutes), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get $10,000 managed for free), JustWorks (Visit the link and get 15% off your first year of HR, benefits, and payroll needs by using the code 'backtowork'), lynda (Learn something new today by visiting the link for free 10 day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Time, Stones, and Giving Yourself a Break

    Just…give yourself permission to not feel like a dick today. Especially if you think you don't deserve it.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30 day trial and have your first meeting up and running in minutes), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get $10,000 managed for free), JustWorks (Visit the link and get 15% off your first year of HR, benefits, and payroll needs by using the code 'backtowork'), lynda (Learn something new today by visiting the link for free 10 day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+JJ4icJ12 ]]>     Episode 220: Canadian Gentle https://www.backtowork.limo/220 http://5by5.tv/b2w/220 Tue, 12 May 2015 11:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Hopeless and Impossible. 1:33:16 false TOPIC: Hopeless and Impossible.

    This week, Dan and Merlin, delve deeper into the impossibly hopeless nature of email.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harry's (Use the code COMICS for $5 off your first purchase), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link and get 10 day free trial access to their 3,000+ courses), and Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Hopeless and Impossible.

    This week, Dan and Merlin, delve deeper into the impossibly hopeless nature of email.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harry's (Use the code COMICS for $5 off your first purchase), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link and get 10 day free trial access to their 3,000+ courses), and Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Hopeless and Impossible.

    This week, Dan and Merlin, delve deeper into the impossibly hopeless nature of email.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harry's (Use the code COMICS for $5 off your first purchase), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link and get 10 day free trial access to their 3,000+ courses), and Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ziHoXRv4 ]]>     Episode 219: At Sixes and Sevens https://www.backtowork.limo/219 http://5by5.tv/b2w/219 Tue, 05 May 2015 13:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Jumping Over the Precipice. 1:36:44 false TOPIC: Jumping Over the Precipice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what to be courageous about and when. It's rarely as easy or as simple as it seems.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get $10,000 managed for free) and MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Jumping Over the Precipice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what to be courageous about and when. It's rarely as easy or as simple as it seems.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get $10,000 managed for free) and MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Jumping Over the Precipice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what to be courageous about and when. It's rarely as easy or as simple as it seems.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get $10,000 managed for free) and MailRoute (To remove spam from your life for good visit the link and get a free trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+oM5f3YJz ]]>     Episode 218: The Tigers in Your Kitchen https://www.backtowork.limo/218 http://5by5.tv/b2w/218 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Fear, Anxiety, and Existential Whack-A-Mole 1:35:13 false TOPIC: Fear, Anxiety, and Existential Whack-A-Mole

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Color Guard, the science of binge watching, and the uncertain future of podcasts.

    But, mainly, they talk a lot about fear and anxiety. Deep dive here. How are fear and anxiety different? What's a habitual thought feel like? And, what are some little ways to start gently climbing out?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpen Scan+ (Visit the link and start scanning documents easily right from your mobile device), TripCase (Make all of your travel simple and organized for free today), Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free), and lynda (Learn something new today by visiting the link for free 10 day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Fear, Anxiety, and Existential Whack-A-Mole

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Color Guard, the science of binge watching, and the uncertain future of podcasts.

    But, mainly, they talk a lot about fear and anxiety. Deep dive here. How are fear and anxiety different? What's a habitual thought feel like? And, what are some little ways to start gently climbing out?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpen Scan+ (Visit the link and start scanning documents easily right from your mobile device), TripCase (Make all of your travel simple and organized for free today), Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free), and lynda (Learn something new today by visiting the link for free 10 day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Fear, Anxiety, and Existential Whack-A-Mole

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Color Guard, the science of binge watching, and the uncertain future of podcasts.

    But, mainly, they talk a lot about fear and anxiety. Deep dive here. How are fear and anxiety different? What's a habitual thought feel like? And, what are some little ways to start gently climbing out?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpen Scan+ (Visit the link and start scanning documents easily right from your mobile device), TripCase (Make all of your travel simple and organized for free today), Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free), and lynda (Learn something new today by visiting the link for free 10 day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GDBCYpmL ]]>     Episode 217: The Worst Most Advanced Teenager https://www.backtowork.limo/217 http://5by5.tv/b2w/217 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Take it personal and make it personal. 1:59:53 false TOPIC: Take it personal and make it personal.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about culture, solipsism, hiring, and needle-moving things.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get $10,000 managed for free) and TripCase (Make all of your travel simple and organized for free today).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Take it personal and make it personal.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about culture, solipsism, hiring, and needle-moving things.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get $10,000 managed for free) and TripCase (Make all of your travel simple and organized for free today).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Take it personal and make it personal.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about culture, solipsism, hiring, and needle-moving things.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit GoToMeeting.com and click the “TRY IT FREE” button), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get $10,000 managed for free) and TripCase (Make all of your travel simple and organized for free today).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+I6TQ71Ah ]]>     Episode 216: Safety Sword https://www.backtowork.limo/216 http://5by5.tv/b2w/216 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Kremlinology and Verbing 1:11:38 false TOPIC: Kremlinology and Verbing

    This week, Dan and Merlin follow-up on Dan's neighbor and The Trailer Incident. They also undertake a rather circuitous exploration of how little we understand about how stuff gets made. This leads to a semi-useful discussion of how the verbs we verb do and don't constitute the nouns we noun—and when we realize that.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link for a free 10 day trial and access to their 3,000+ courses), Tripcase (Visit the link and start making all of your travel simple and organized for free with Tripcase), and Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free with Wealthfront).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Kremlinology and Verbing

    This week, Dan and Merlin follow-up on Dan's neighbor and The Trailer Incident. They also undertake a rather circuitous exploration of how little we understand about how stuff gets made. This leads to a semi-useful discussion of how the verbs we verb do and don't constitute the nouns we noun—and when we realize that.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link for a free 10 day trial and access to their 3,000+ courses), Tripcase (Visit the link and start making all of your travel simple and organized for free with Tripcase), and Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free with Wealthfront).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Kremlinology and Verbing

    This week, Dan and Merlin follow-up on Dan's neighbor and The Trailer Incident. They also undertake a rather circuitous exploration of how little we understand about how stuff gets made. This leads to a semi-useful discussion of how the verbs we verb do and don't constitute the nouns we noun—and when we realize that.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link for a free 10 day trial and access to their 3,000+ courses), Tripcase (Visit the link and start making all of your travel simple and organized for free with Tripcase), and Wealthfront (Visit the link and get your first $10,000 managed for free with Wealthfront).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MLJqokX6 ]]>     Episode 215: Legacy Cat https://www.backtowork.limo/215 http://5by5.tv/b2w/215 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: With great power comes…uh, uh, what-have-you. 1:40:09 false TOPIC: With great power comes…uh, uh, what-have-you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a lot of ground. What makes a great comics movie. What movies to show (and not show) your kids. The majesty of The Big Lebowski. And, what exactly Dan should do about a construction trailer and a crawfish-pinching doctor.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Warby Parker (Visit the link to get free 3-day shipping on your order), PDFpen 7 for OS X (Visit the link to learn more about PDFpen 7 for OS X from Smile Software), JackThreads (Visit the link and use the code BACKTOWORK for an additional 15% off on top of the already exclusive, daily prices).

    ]]>     TOPIC: With great power comes…uh, uh, what-have-you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a lot of ground. What makes a great comics movie. What movies to show (and not show) your kids. The majesty of The Big Lebowski. And, what exactly Dan should do about a construction trailer and a crawfish-pinching doctor.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Warby Parker (Visit the link to get free 3-day shipping on your order), PDFpen 7 for OS X (Visit the link to learn more about PDFpen 7 for OS X from Smile Software), JackThreads (Visit the link and use the code BACKTOWORK for an additional 15% off on top of the already exclusive, daily prices).

    ]]>     TOPIC: With great power comes…uh, uh, what-have-you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a lot of ground. What makes a great comics movie. What movies to show (and not show) your kids. The majesty of The Big Lebowski. And, what exactly Dan should do about a construction trailer and a crawfish-pinching doctor.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Slack (The messaging app for teams), Warby Parker (Visit the link to get free 3-day shipping on your order), PDFpen 7 for OS X (Visit the link to learn more about PDFpen 7 for OS X from Smile Software), JackThreads (Visit the link and use the code BACKTOWORK for an additional 15% off on top of the already exclusive, daily prices).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+F_2rsKW0 ]]>     Episode 214: Destroyed by Farm Equipment https://www.backtowork.limo/214 http://5by5.tv/b2w/214 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Youth as exception. 1:16:01 false TOPIC: Youth as exception.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about chess, the problem with SEO, and why getting old is normal (if you're lucky).

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Visit the link to get free 10 day access to their 3,000+ courses), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get your first $10,000 managed for free), and Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and try it free for 30 days).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Youth as exception.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about chess, the problem with SEO, and why getting old is normal (if you're lucky).

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Visit the link to get free 10 day access to their 3,000+ courses), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get your first $10,000 managed for free), and Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and try it free for 30 days).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Youth as exception.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about chess, the problem with SEO, and why getting old is normal (if you're lucky).

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Visit the link to get free 10 day access to their 3,000+ courses), Wealthfront (Visit the link to get your first $10,000 managed for free), and Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and try it free for 30 days).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ZcBsSL7w ]]>     Episode 213: That's Not Where Rogue Goes! https://www.backtowork.limo/213 http://5by5.tv/b2w/213 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Thinking Patterns and Thinking Bias 1:16:52 false TOPIC: Thinking Patterns and Thinking Bias

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk in detail about how our unconscious patterns of thinking can damage our quality of life and hinder our ability to grow.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Thinking Patterns and Thinking Bias

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk in detail about how our unconscious patterns of thinking can damage our quality of life and hinder our ability to grow.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Thinking Patterns and Thinking Bias

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk in detail about how our unconscious patterns of thinking can damage our quality of life and hinder our ability to grow.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Hvq2MD-I ]]>     Episode 212: That Tuesday Feeling https://www.backtowork.limo/212 http://5by5.tv/b2w/212 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: A lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous. 1:12:23 false TOPIC: A lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

    This week, Dan and Merlin are all thrown off since they're recording on a Monday. Weird, right?

    They mostly talk about the respective states of comics and Apple fandom.

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    • MailMate
      MailMate is an IMAP email client for Mac OS X featuring extensive keyboard control, Markdown supported email composition, advanced search conditions and drill-down search links, equally advanced smart mailboxes, automatic signature handling, cryptographic encryption/signing (OpenPGP and S/MIME), tagging, multiple notification methods, alternative message viewer layouts including a widescreen layout, and much more. A quick overview is given below, but an extensive list of screenshots is also available. You can read about MailMate and its developer here.
    • 30: Beyond Continuity Porn
      We help new, long-time, and lapsed comic book fans alike discover characters, stories, and creators worth reading. Part panel discussion, part creator interview, all-new, and all-different each week.Co-hosted by John Gholson
    • Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited | Comics | Marvel.com
    • 5by5 | After Dark #512: After Back to Work #211
    • phil noto - Google Search

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and lynda (Visit the link to get a free 10 day trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: A lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

    This week, Dan and Merlin are all thrown off since they're recording on a Monday. Weird, right?

    They mostly talk about the respective states of comics and Apple fandom.

    Links for this episode:

    • MailMate
      MailMate is an IMAP email client for Mac OS X featuring extensive keyboard control, Markdown supported email composition, advanced search conditions and drill-down search links, equally advanced smart mailboxes, automatic signature handling, cryptographic encryption/signing (OpenPGP and S/MIME), tagging, multiple notification methods, alternative message viewer layouts including a widescreen layout, and much more. A quick overview is given below, but an extensive list of screenshots is also available. You can read about MailMate and its developer here.
    • 30: Beyond Continuity Porn
      We help new, long-time, and lapsed comic book fans alike discover characters, stories, and creators worth reading. Part panel discussion, part creator interview, all-new, and all-different each week.Co-hosted by John Gholson
    • Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited | Comics | Marvel.com
    • 5by5 | After Dark #512: After Back to Work #211
    • phil noto - Google Search

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    ]]>     TOPIC: A lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

    This week, Dan and Merlin are all thrown off since they're recording on a Monday. Weird, right?

    They mostly talk about the respective states of comics and Apple fandom.

    Links for this episode:

    • MailMate
      MailMate is an IMAP email client for Mac OS X featuring extensive keyboard control, Markdown supported email composition, advanced search conditions and drill-down search links, equally advanced smart mailboxes, automatic signature handling, cryptographic encryption/signing (OpenPGP and S/MIME), tagging, multiple notification methods, alternative message viewer layouts including a widescreen layout, and much more. A quick overview is given below, but an extensive list of screenshots is also available. You can read about MailMate and its developer here.
    • 30: Beyond Continuity Porn
      We help new, long-time, and lapsed comic book fans alike discover characters, stories, and creators worth reading. Part panel discussion, part creator interview, all-new, and all-different each week.Co-hosted by John Gholson
    • Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited | Comics | Marvel.com
    • 5by5 | After Dark #512: After Back to Work #211
    • phil noto - Google Search

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and lynda (Visit the link to get a free 10 day trial).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+U9eGbkm6 ]]>     Episode 211: Squeeze the Teabag https://www.backtowork.limo/211 http://5by5.tv/b2w/211 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The weather is not the sky. 1:07:43 false TOPIC: The weather is not the sky.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about discovering the challenges that help you to thrive—and grow.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial), and FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us” section for a free 30-day trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The weather is not the sky.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about discovering the challenges that help you to thrive—and grow.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial), and FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us” section for a free 30-day trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The weather is not the sky.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about discovering the challenges that help you to thrive—and grow.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial), and FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us” section for a free 30-day trial).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+kF8cpJ-7 ]]>     Episode 210: Fighting with Garbage Can Lids https://www.backtowork.limo/210 http://5by5.tv/b2w/210 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Less of an Island. 1:35:40 false TOPIC: Less of an Island.

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about time, negotiations, and what we want (and don't want) from our email apps.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link to get a free 10 day trial), and Casper (Use the code "BACKTOWORK" for $50 off your mattress order).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Less of an Island.

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about time, negotiations, and what we want (and don't want) from our email apps.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link to get a free 10 day trial), and Casper (Use the code "BACKTOWORK" for $50 off your mattress order).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Less of an Island.

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about time, negotiations, and what we want (and don't want) from our email apps.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), lynda (Visit the link to get a free 10 day trial), and Casper (Use the code "BACKTOWORK" for $50 off your mattress order).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+qJaOJ94c ]]>     Episode 209: Habitual Ritual https://www.backtowork.limo/209 http://5by5.tv/b2w/209 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Throwing Stars and Managers 1:40:30 false TOPIC: Throwing Stars and Managers

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about working in a beehive and discuss whether they played D&D properly.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpenPro 7 (Visit the link to learn more and start using PDFpenPro 7 today), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), and FreshBooks (Visit the link and make sure to enter BACK TO WORK in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Throwing Stars and Managers

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about working in a beehive and discuss whether they played D&D properly.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpenPro 7 (Visit the link to learn more and start using PDFpenPro 7 today), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), and FreshBooks (Visit the link and make sure to enter BACK TO WORK in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Throwing Stars and Managers

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about working in a beehive and discuss whether they played D&D properly.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpenPro 7 (Visit the link to learn more and start using PDFpenPro 7 today), Squarespace (Use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off), and FreshBooks (Visit the link and make sure to enter BACK TO WORK in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+HOtk4jQi ]]>     Episode 208: Don't Touch Daddy https://www.backtowork.limo/208 http://5by5.tv/b2w/208 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 **TOPIC**: Illness, Late Night TV, AI in the home, and Talking Baby Dolls 1:33:51 false TOPIC: Illness, Late Night TV, AI in the home, and Talking Baby Dolls

    This week, Merlin battles the flu to talk with Dan about late night television, binge watching, talking baby dolls, and the kind of artificial intelligence we really need.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Illness, Late Night TV, AI in the home, and Talking Baby Dolls

    This week, Merlin battles the flu to talk with Dan about late night television, binge watching, talking baby dolls, and the kind of artificial intelligence we really need.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Illness, Late Night TV, AI in the home, and Talking Baby Dolls

    This week, Merlin battles the flu to talk with Dan about late night television, binge watching, talking baby dolls, and the kind of artificial intelligence we really need.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+eAJIQKAB ]]>     Episode 207: Vampires in the Wallpaper https://www.backtowork.limo/207 http://5by5.tv/b2w/207 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Scoping the Minimally-Viable Me 1:40:39 false TOPIC: Scoping the Minimally-Viable Me

    This week, Dan and Merlin catch up on illness, Marvel comics, and what-have-you, but end up talking a lot about who we really are—who "I" actually am. Merlin eventually slips into an imbued and mildly-psychedelic fugue state that may strike the listener as alternately insightful and insane.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial),FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section for a free 30-day trial), and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Scoping the Minimally-Viable Me

    This week, Dan and Merlin catch up on illness, Marvel comics, and what-have-you, but end up talking a lot about who we really are—who "I" actually am. Merlin eventually slips into an imbued and mildly-psychedelic fugue state that may strike the listener as alternately insightful and insane.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial),FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section for a free 30-day trial), and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Scoping the Minimally-Viable Me

    This week, Dan and Merlin catch up on illness, Marvel comics, and what-have-you, but end up talking a lot about who we really are—who "I" actually am. Merlin eventually slips into an imbued and mildly-psychedelic fugue state that may strike the listener as alternately insightful and insane.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial),FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section for a free 30-day trial), and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uRBmFUWX ]]>     Episode 206: Talking to Santa https://www.backtowork.limo/206 http://5by5.tv/b2w/206 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Work as Practice 1:18:43 false TOPIC: Work as Practice

    This week Dan and Merlin chew on some of the numerous eternal imponderables of creative work—with a special focus on "work as practice."

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section for a free 30-day trial) and PDFpen for iPad & iPhone (Visit the link to learn more and start editing your PDFs anywhere you are).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Work as Practice

    This week Dan and Merlin chew on some of the numerous eternal imponderables of creative work—with a special focus on "work as practice."

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section for a free 30-day trial) and PDFpen for iPad & iPhone (Visit the link to learn more and start editing your PDFs anywhere you are).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Work as Practice

    This week Dan and Merlin chew on some of the numerous eternal imponderables of creative work—with a special focus on "work as practice."

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section for a free 30-day trial) and PDFpen for iPad & iPhone (Visit the link to learn more and start editing your PDFs anywhere you are).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cSo5Z4eD ]]>     Episode 205: Obsolete, circa 1993 https://www.backtowork.limo/205 http://5by5.tv/b2w/205 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 With Merlin on sabbatical, Dan is joined by John Roderick to discuss his recent visit to Africa, the military, corporate friends, strategic thinking, the Internet, digital books and albums, echoes, playmobil figures, measuring your arms, and more. 2:08:51 false With Merlin on sabbatical, Dan is joined by John Roderick to discuss his recent visit to Africa, the military, corporate friends, strategic thinking, the Internet, digital books and albums, echoes, playmobil figures, measuring your arms, the tribal world, selling coats on the internet, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit the link and use code COMICS for $50 towards your comfy new mattress purchase), Harry's (Start shaving smarter today and use the code COMICS for $5 off your first purchase), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     With Merlin on sabbatical, Dan is joined by John Roderick to discuss his recent visit to Africa, the military, corporate friends, strategic thinking, the Internet, digital books and albums, echoes, playmobil figures, measuring your arms, the tribal world, selling coats on the internet, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit the link and use code COMICS for $50 towards your comfy new mattress purchase), Harry's (Start shaving smarter today and use the code COMICS for $5 off your first purchase), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     With Merlin on sabbatical, Dan is joined by John Roderick to discuss his recent visit to Africa, the military, corporate friends, strategic thinking, the Internet, digital books and albums, echoes, playmobil figures, measuring your arms, the tribal world, selling coats on the internet, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit the link and use code COMICS for $50 towards your comfy new mattress purchase), Harry's (Start shaving smarter today and use the code COMICS for $5 off your first purchase), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+RYbw63aM ]]>     Episode 204: Space Geisha https://www.backtowork.limo/204 http://5by5.tv/b2w/204 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: "I am NOT talking about bartending." 1:43:20 false TOPIC: "I am NOT talking about bartending."

    A kind of two-parter this week.

    First up, a meditation on invasive thoughts, how they can take over our lives, and how we can maybe learn to deal with them.

    Second (starting about 38 minutes in), a VERY SPOILER-HEAVY dissection of the amazing new time travel movie, Predestination.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial to lynda.com), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial), and Warby Parker (Visit the link and get free 3-day shipping on your order).

    ]]>     TOPIC: "I am NOT talking about bartending."

    A kind of two-parter this week.

    First up, a meditation on invasive thoughts, how they can take over our lives, and how we can maybe learn to deal with them.

    Second (starting about 38 minutes in), a VERY SPOILER-HEAVY dissection of the amazing new time travel movie, Predestination.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial to lynda.com), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial), and Warby Parker (Visit the link and get free 3-day shipping on your order).

    ]]>     TOPIC: "I am NOT talking about bartending."

    A kind of two-parter this week.

    First up, a meditation on invasive thoughts, how they can take over our lives, and how we can maybe learn to deal with them.

    Second (starting about 38 minutes in), a VERY SPOILER-HEAVY dissection of the amazing new time travel movie, Predestination.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial to lynda.com), Citrix GoToMeeting (Visit the link and click the “TRY IT FREE” button to get a free 30-day trial), and Warby Parker (Visit the link and get free 3-day shipping on your order).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+eiGMvO_- ]]>     Episode 203: I Blame the Media. https://www.backtowork.limo/203 http://5by5.tv/b2w/203 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The things you did or didn't say. 1:31:13 false TOPIC: The things you did or didn't say.

    This week, Dan and Merlin sympathize with their pal Marco's recently becoming "way too popular for a day."

    What happens when something we said or wrote gets quoted, misquoted, taken out of context, or amplified a thousand times more than we'd expected?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Audible (Click the link and get a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership) and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for 10% off your first purchase).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The things you did or didn't say.

    This week, Dan and Merlin sympathize with their pal Marco's recently becoming "way too popular for a day."

    What happens when something we said or wrote gets quoted, misquoted, taken out of context, or amplified a thousand times more than we'd expected?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Audible (Click the link and get a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership) and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for 10% off your first purchase).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The things you did or didn't say.

    This week, Dan and Merlin sympathize with their pal Marco's recently becoming "way too popular for a day."

    What happens when something we said or wrote gets quoted, misquoted, taken out of context, or amplified a thousand times more than we'd expected?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Audible (Click the link and get a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership) and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for 10% off your first purchase).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+_b9S98sE ]]>     Episode 202: Choosing is a Radio Button https://www.backtowork.limo/202 http://5by5.tv/b2w/202 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Life You Actually Want. 1:26:09 false TOPIC: The Life You Actually Want.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about organization, multitasking and new year's resolutions.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link to and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How did you hear about us?” section and get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks) and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial to lynda.com).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Life You Actually Want.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about organization, multitasking and new year's resolutions.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link to and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How did you hear about us?” section and get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks) and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial to lynda.com).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Life You Actually Want.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about organization, multitasking and new year's resolutions.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link to and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How did you hear about us?” section and get a free 30-day trial of FreshBooks) and lynda (Visit the link and do something good for yourself in 2015, sign up for a FREE 10-day trial to lynda.com).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+C1Ovjsst ]]>     Episode 201: Never Enough Bathrooms https://www.backtowork.limo/201 http://5by5.tv/b2w/201 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Opacity of the Stack 1:08:35 false TOPIC: The Opacity of the Stack

    In this depressing holiday episode, Dan and Merlin talk about how tenuous our modern infrastructures feel. How great it is when everything in the stack "just works"; how increasingly seldom all the pieces work; and how frustrating it can be to figure out exactly what's broken.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The Opacity of the Stack

    In this depressing holiday episode, Dan and Merlin talk about how tenuous our modern infrastructures feel. How great it is when everything in the stack "just works"; how increasingly seldom all the pieces work; and how frustrating it can be to figure out exactly what's broken.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Visit the link and sign up for a FREE 10-day trial to lynda.com and start learning something new) and MailChimp (Visit the link and send 12,000 emails per month, to 2,000 subscribers, forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Opacity of the Stack

    In this depressing holiday episode, Dan and Merlin talk about how tenuous our modern infrastructures feel. How great it is when everything in the stack "just works"; how increasingly seldom all the pieces work; and how frustrating it can be to figure out exactly what's broken.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Visit the link and sign up for a FREE 10-day trial to lynda.com and start learning something new) and MailChimp (Visit the link and send 12,000 emails per month, to 2,000 subscribers, forever).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0rgvRmEi ]]>     Episode 200: Blitzkriegscheiße https://www.backtowork.limo/200 http://5by5.tv/b2w/200 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: He'll only do three of these. 1:12:03 false TOPIC: He'll only do three of these.

    This week, Dan and Merlin mark their 200th episode by responding to listener feedback and talking about Led Zeppelin and lunch tables.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days), Backblaze (Visit the link to get your free trial and then it’s just $5/month per computer for unlimited backup, and it backs up fast), and PDFpen Scan+ (Visit the link to learn more and get the power of your office in your pocket).

    ]]>     TOPIC: He'll only do three of these.

    This week, Dan and Merlin mark their 200th episode by responding to listener feedback and talking about Led Zeppelin and lunch tables.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days), Backblaze (Visit the link to get your free trial and then it’s just $5/month per computer for unlimited backup, and it backs up fast), and PDFpen Scan+ (Visit the link to learn more and get the power of your office in your pocket).

    ]]>     TOPIC: He'll only do three of these.

    This week, Dan and Merlin mark their 200th episode by responding to listener feedback and talking about Led Zeppelin and lunch tables.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days), Backblaze (Visit the link to get your free trial and then it’s just $5/month per computer for unlimited backup, and it backs up fast), and PDFpen Scan+ (Visit the link to learn more and get the power of your office in your pocket).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+VvrM29Qx ]]>     Episode 199: Merlin Mann's Best of 2014 https://www.backtowork.limo/199 http://5by5.tv/b2w/199 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: When You Love a Voice. 1:21:54 false TOPIC: When You Love a Voice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about podcasts they're loving right now. And, yeah, Merlin rants a little about overthinking and fetishizing podcast production.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days), Oscar (To learn more about Oscar's health insurance plans or to get a quote, visit the link or call for 1-844-OSCAR-23), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: When You Love a Voice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about podcasts they're loving right now. And, yeah, Merlin rants a little about overthinking and fetishizing podcast production.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days), Oscar (To learn more about Oscar's health insurance plans or to get a quote, visit the link or call for 1-844-OSCAR-23), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: When You Love a Voice.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about podcasts they're loving right now. And, yeah, Merlin rants a little about overthinking and fetishizing podcast production.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks (Visit the link and enter 'Back to Work' in the “How did you hear about us?” section to get FreshBooks free for 30 days), Oscar (To learn more about Oscar's health insurance plans or to get a quote, visit the link or call for 1-844-OSCAR-23), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+prvsAbzs ]]>     Episode 198: Gardening Leave https://www.backtowork.limo/198 http://5by5.tv/b2w/198 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Time to reboot. 1:18:43 false TOPIC: Time to reboot.

    This week, Dan and Merlin respond to a note from Listener Tim on how to stay busy and active during his garden leave. The Boys encourage him to experiment with the personal rebooting that's almost impossible to do when you're stuck at an official jobby-job.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Time to reboot.

    This week, Dan and Merlin respond to a note from Listener Tim on how to stay busy and active during his garden leave. The Boys encourage him to experiment with the personal rebooting that's almost impossible to do when you're stuck at an official jobby-job.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailChimp (Visit the link and send 12,000 emails per month, to 2,000 subscribers, forever) and lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 10-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Time to reboot.

    This week, Dan and Merlin respond to a note from Listener Tim on how to stay busy and active during his garden leave. The Boys encourage him to experiment with the personal rebooting that's almost impossible to do when you're stuck at an official jobby-job.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailChimp (Visit the link and send 12,000 emails per month, to 2,000 subscribers, forever) and lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 10-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+XO3hoFKb ]]>     Episode 197: Way of the Brown Lego https://www.backtowork.limo/197 http://5by5.tv/b2w/197 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Mail Bag. 1:42:56 false TOPIC: Mail Bag.

    This week, Dan & Merlin respond to listener email and toots. Specifically, dealing with passive-aggressive team members, bulbous "CC:" lines, and what constitutes "stability."

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit the link you'll get 5 users free forever), MailChimp (Visit the link and send 12,000 emails per month, to 2,000 subscribers, forever), TextExpander Touch 3 (Visit the link to learn more about TextExpander Touch 3 with a custom keyboard that lets you expand custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text snippets on your iPhone or iPad), and Squarespace (Use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Mail Bag.

    This week, Dan & Merlin respond to listener email and toots. Specifically, dealing with passive-aggressive team members, bulbous "CC:" lines, and what constitutes "stability."

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit the link you'll get 5 users free forever), MailChimp (Visit the link and send 12,000 emails per month, to 2,000 subscribers, forever), TextExpander Touch 3 (Visit the link to learn more about TextExpander Touch 3 with a custom keyboard that lets you expand custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text snippets on your iPhone or iPad), and Squarespace (Use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Mail Bag.

    This week, Dan & Merlin respond to listener email and toots. Specifically, dealing with passive-aggressive team members, bulbous "CC:" lines, and what constitutes "stability."

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit the link you'll get 5 users free forever), MailChimp (Visit the link and send 12,000 emails per month, to 2,000 subscribers, forever), TextExpander Touch 3 (Visit the link to learn more about TextExpander Touch 3 with a custom keyboard that lets you expand custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text snippets on your iPhone or iPad), and Squarespace (Use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+c2eKehqH ]]>     Episode 196: The Circle of Lice https://www.backtowork.limo/196 http://5by5.tv/b2w/196 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Hakuna Matata. 1:48:19 false TOPIC: Hakuna Matata.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about home pest control, misleading beef jerky, and becoming a more conservative electronics consumer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 10-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever), Warby Parker (Visit warbyparker.com/dan to get FREE 3-day shipping on your order of boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a great price), and Audible (Visit the link to get a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership to Audible).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Hakuna Matata.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about home pest control, misleading beef jerky, and becoming a more conservative electronics consumer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 10-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever), Warby Parker (Visit warbyparker.com/dan to get FREE 3-day shipping on your order of boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a great price), and Audible (Visit the link to get a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership to Audible).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Hakuna Matata.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about home pest control, misleading beef jerky, and becoming a more conservative electronics consumer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 10-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever), Warby Parker (Visit warbyparker.com/dan to get FREE 3-day shipping on your order of boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a great price), and Audible (Visit the link to get a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership to Audible).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ZnHT3iH- ]]>     Episode 195: Prima Facie Butter Coffee https://www.backtowork.limo/195 http://5by5.tv/b2w/195 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Working alone together. 1:42:12 false TOPIC: Working alone together.

    This week, Dan and Merlin look at the many ways workplaces have changed over the years, and how they can be great or not so great.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harry's (use the code COMICS at checkout for $5 off your order and change the way you shave forever), Doodle (Start making scheduling an enjoyable experience with Doodle), MailChimp (Send 12,000 emails per month to under 2,000 subscribers, forever), and Backblaze (Visit the link and start backing up your computer with unlimited data for just $5 a month).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Working alone together.

    This week, Dan and Merlin look at the many ways workplaces have changed over the years, and how they can be great or not so great.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harry's (use the code COMICS at checkout for $5 off your order and change the way you shave forever), Doodle (Start making scheduling an enjoyable experience with Doodle), MailChimp (Send 12,000 emails per month to under 2,000 subscribers, forever), and Backblaze (Visit the link and start backing up your computer with unlimited data for just $5 a month).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Working alone together.

    This week, Dan and Merlin look at the many ways workplaces have changed over the years, and how they can be great or not so great.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harry's (use the code COMICS at checkout for $5 off your order and change the way you shave forever), Doodle (Start making scheduling an enjoyable experience with Doodle), MailChimp (Send 12,000 emails per month to under 2,000 subscribers, forever), and Backblaze (Visit the link and start backing up your computer with unlimited data for just $5 a month).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+W2nlj-BO ]]>     Episode 194: The Company of a Clown https://www.backtowork.limo/194 http://5by5.tv/b2w/194 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: What gets us on the moon? 1:24:30 false TOPIC: What gets us on the moon?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about varieties of clowns, rogue walruses, bloody elevator buttons, taking risks, and catching footballs.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit casper.com/backtowork and enter the code COMICS to get $50 toward your mattress purchase), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever), and Doodle (Start making scheduling an enjoyable experience with Doodle).

    ]]>     TOPIC: What gets us on the moon?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about varieties of clowns, rogue walruses, bloody elevator buttons, taking risks, and catching footballs.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit casper.com/backtowork and enter the code COMICS to get $50 toward your mattress purchase), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever), and Doodle (Start making scheduling an enjoyable experience with Doodle).

    ]]>     TOPIC: What gets us on the moon?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about varieties of clowns, rogue walruses, bloody elevator buttons, taking risks, and catching footballs.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Casper (Visit casper.com/backtowork and enter the code COMICS to get $50 toward your mattress purchase), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever), and Doodle (Start making scheduling an enjoyable experience with Doodle).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FZJK7CEe ]]>     Episode 193: Disappointment Delivery Mechanism https://www.backtowork.limo/193 http://5by5.tv/b2w/193 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: You Are That Little Dot. 1:35:56 false TOPIC: You Are That Little Dot.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about notifications, beeps, bloops, flashes, and all the stuff we have zero control over. There's about a million ways people can contact us and just as many ways we can unintentionally disappoint every one of them.

    There's sanity in realizing which stuff you actually control, which stuff you have to let go, and how many of the expectations in-between can be reasonably managed.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever) and TextExpander Touch 3 (TextExpander Touch 3 gives you custom keyboards that let you expand custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text snippets on your iPhone or iPad.)

    ]]>     TOPIC: You Are That Little Dot.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about notifications, beeps, bloops, flashes, and all the stuff we have zero control over. There's about a million ways people can contact us and just as many ways we can unintentionally disappoint every one of them.

    There's sanity in realizing which stuff you actually control, which stuff you have to let go, and how many of the expectations in-between can be reasonably managed.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever) and TextExpander Touch 3 (TextExpander Touch 3 gives you custom keyboards that let you expand custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text snippets on your iPhone or iPad.)

    ]]>     TOPIC: You Are That Little Dot.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about notifications, beeps, bloops, flashes, and all the stuff we have zero control over. There's about a million ways people can contact us and just as many ways we can unintentionally disappoint every one of them.

    There's sanity in realizing which stuff you actually control, which stuff you have to let go, and how many of the expectations in-between can be reasonably managed.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever) and TextExpander Touch 3 (TextExpander Touch 3 gives you custom keyboards that let you expand custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text snippets on your iPhone or iPad.)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+j1ZA1krr ]]>     Episode 192: Party City Trophies https://www.backtowork.limo/192 http://5by5.tv/b2w/192 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Reinforcement, Aikido, and Fear 1:33:58 false TOPIC: Reinforcement, Aikido, and Fear

    This week, Dan and Merlin try to tackle positive versus negative reinforcement.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Reinforcement, Aikido, and Fear

    This week, Dan and Merlin try to tackle positive versus negative reinforcement.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Reinforcement, Aikido, and Fear

    This week, Dan and Merlin try to tackle positive versus negative reinforcement.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and by Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+bvmJNFQi ]]>     Episode 191: Heisenberg Uncertainty Dog https://www.backtowork.limo/191 http://5by5.tv/b2w/191 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: People, amirite? 1:27:08 false TOPIC: People, amirite?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about neighbors, dogs, Macs, MLB.tv, and flavors of reinforcement.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off and don't forget to check out all the brand new Squarespace 7 has to offer), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and consider supporting 5by5 on Patreon.

    ]]>     TOPIC: People, amirite?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about neighbors, dogs, Macs, MLB.tv, and flavors of reinforcement.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off and don't forget to check out all the brand new Squarespace 7 has to offer), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and consider supporting 5by5 on Patreon.

    ]]>     TOPIC: People, amirite?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about neighbors, dogs, Macs, MLB.tv, and flavors of reinforcement.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off and don't forget to check out all the brand new Squarespace 7 has to offer), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a FREE 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and consider supporting 5by5 on Patreon.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+elEwTgWY ]]>     Episode 190: C-3PO's Beard https://www.backtowork.limo/190 http://5by5.tv/b2w/190 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Ultimate Existential Investor 1:21:35 false TOPIC: The Ultimate Existential Investor

    This week, Dan and Merlin vent about Apple as only its superfans really can. What happens when things…don't…just work?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (If you sign up for GoToMeeting before October 10, 2014 – you’ll get another Citrix product of your choice FREE for 6 months!) and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Ultimate Existential Investor

    This week, Dan and Merlin vent about Apple as only its superfans really can. What happens when things…don't…just work?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (If you sign up for GoToMeeting before October 10, 2014 – you’ll get another Citrix product of your choice FREE for 6 months!) and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Ultimate Existential Investor

    This week, Dan and Merlin vent about Apple as only its superfans really can. What happens when things…don't…just work?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting (If you sign up for GoToMeeting before October 10, 2014 – you’ll get another Citrix product of your choice FREE for 6 months!) and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Y1PIq1OS ]]>     Episode 189: That's How You Roll When You're a Lobster https://www.backtowork.limo/189 http://5by5.tv/b2w/189 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Starting the stuff we haven't started. 1:17:53 false TOPIC: Starting the stuff we haven't started.

    This week—after some entertaining random talk and a handful of hardware and software recommendations—Dan and Merlin dive back into a familiar evergreen topic: why is it so hard to get started with a project? And, just as importantly, what can we learn from that persistent difficulty?

    In a nut? Just start trying to suck more regularly.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Lynda. For a free 7 day trial, visit lynda.com/backtowork.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Starting the stuff we haven't started.

    This week—after some entertaining random talk and a handful of hardware and software recommendations—Dan and Merlin dive back into a familiar evergreen topic: why is it so hard to get started with a project? And, just as importantly, what can we learn from that persistent difficulty?

    In a nut? Just start trying to suck more regularly.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Lynda. For a free 7 day trial, visit lynda.com/backtowork.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Starting the stuff we haven't started.

    This week—after some entertaining random talk and a handful of hardware and software recommendations—Dan and Merlin dive back into a familiar evergreen topic: why is it so hard to get started with a project? And, just as importantly, what can we learn from that persistent difficulty?

    In a nut? Just start trying to suck more regularly.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Lynda. For a free 7 day trial, visit lynda.com/backtowork.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+bjP78D3m ]]>     Episode 188: The Smell of Snake Anxiety https://www.backtowork.limo/188 http://5by5.tv/b2w/188 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Media, Rarely Well Done 1:48:36 false TOPIC: Media, Rarely Well Done

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the modern consumer media landscape and how we seem to be changing almost as fast as the technology. Almost.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpen Scan+ (Start scanning documents right from your iPhone and iPad with PDFpen Scan+), SOLARO (Start studying for all your 3rd-12th grade courses online and get 50% the entire life of your SOLARO subscription when you use the code GOAHEADCALLER at checkout), Citrix ShareFile (Click the link then click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter the code BTW for a special 30-day FREE trial), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Media, Rarely Well Done

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the modern consumer media landscape and how we seem to be changing almost as fast as the technology. Almost.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpen Scan+ (Start scanning documents right from your iPhone and iPad with PDFpen Scan+), SOLARO (Start studying for all your 3rd-12th grade courses online and get 50% the entire life of your SOLARO subscription when you use the code GOAHEADCALLER at checkout), Citrix ShareFile (Click the link then click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter the code BTW for a special 30-day FREE trial), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Media, Rarely Well Done

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the modern consumer media landscape and how we seem to be changing almost as fast as the technology. Almost.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by PDFpen Scan+ (Start scanning documents right from your iPhone and iPad with PDFpen Scan+), SOLARO (Start studying for all your 3rd-12th grade courses online and get 50% the entire life of your SOLARO subscription when you use the code GOAHEADCALLER at checkout), Citrix ShareFile (Click the link then click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter the code BTW for a special 30-day FREE trial), and Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-3iZ2wKD ]]>     Episode 187: Peeling a Dangerous Onion https://www.backtowork.limo/187 http://5by5.tv/b2w/187 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Knowing What You'll Need to Know 1:29:53 false TOPIC: Knowing What You'll Need to Know

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about a recent presentation Merlin gave on expertise and curiosity. They also pour out a 40 for Macworld Magazine.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at Casper (It's time for you to lay down on a premium mattress that you got at a fraction of the price. Use the code COMICS for $50 towards towards your order and for every bed sold Casper will donate $50 to the charity chosen by Merlin & Dan), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and by Citrix ShareFile (Click the link then click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter the code BTW for a special 30-day FREE trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Knowing What You'll Need to Know

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about a recent presentation Merlin gave on expertise and curiosity. They also pour out a 40 for Macworld Magazine.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at Casper (It's time for you to lay down on a premium mattress that you got at a fraction of the price. Use the code COMICS for $50 towards towards your order and for every bed sold Casper will donate $50 to the charity chosen by Merlin & Dan), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and by Citrix ShareFile (Click the link then click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter the code BTW for a special 30-day FREE trial).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Knowing What You'll Need to Know

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about a recent presentation Merlin gave on expertise and curiosity. They also pour out a 40 for Macworld Magazine.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at Casper (It's time for you to lay down on a premium mattress that you got at a fraction of the price. Use the code COMICS for $50 towards towards your order and for every bed sold Casper will donate $50 to the charity chosen by Merlin & Dan), lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and by Citrix ShareFile (Click the link then click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter the code BTW for a special 30-day FREE trial).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+5uLtE7n8 ]]>     Episode 186: I Wish John Siracusa Were Here https://www.backtowork.limo/186 http://5by5.tv/b2w/186 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Grab bag. 1:06:27 false TOPIC: Grab bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—what? Well. They talk about privilege, empathy, bikes, bass players, Merlin's new mic, more bathroom signs, and a controversial anecdote about how Apple was maybe kinda not nice to a customer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and Harry's (Get a better more affordable shave by using the code COMICS at checkout and you'll get $5 off your first purchase).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Grab bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—what? Well. They talk about privilege, empathy, bikes, bass players, Merlin's new mic, more bathroom signs, and a controversial anecdote about how Apple was maybe kinda not nice to a customer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and Harry's (Get a better more affordable shave by using the code COMICS at checkout and you'll get $5 off your first purchase).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Grab bag.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—what? Well. They talk about privilege, empathy, bikes, bass players, Merlin's new mic, more bathroom signs, and a controversial anecdote about how Apple was maybe kinda not nice to a customer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and Harry's (Get a better more affordable shave by using the code COMICS at checkout and you'll get $5 off your first purchase).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+G5-2vPJB ]]>     Episode 185: David Foster Wallace Morning https://www.backtowork.limo/185 http://5by5.tv/b2w/185 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Durable Impossibility of Email. 1:29:52 false TOPIC: The Durable Impossibility of Email.

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to an evergreen topic: the impossibility of email.

    Chaotic, paradoxical, debilitating, frustrating, buoyant, and occasionally capable of causing short-term madness, email is still the medium that we'll never get right.

    But, quixotically, it never stops us from trying.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Durable Impossibility of Email.

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to an evergreen topic: the impossibility of email.

    Chaotic, paradoxical, debilitating, frustrating, buoyant, and occasionally capable of causing short-term madness, email is still the medium that we'll never get right.

    But, quixotically, it never stops us from trying.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Durable Impossibility of Email.

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to an evergreen topic: the impossibility of email.

    Chaotic, paradoxical, debilitating, frustrating, buoyant, and occasionally capable of causing short-term madness, email is still the medium that we'll never get right.

    But, quixotically, it never stops us from trying.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+8ybQ8wiN ]]>     Episode 184: Days of Bathrooms Past https://www.backtowork.limo/184 http://5by5.tv/b2w/184 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Is there anything else you want to tell me? 1:28:40 false TOPIC: Is there anything else you want to tell me?

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss what bathrooms can teach us about learning, expertise, and empathy.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Create your own professional website and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase), Smile (Download a free demo, and see how easily you can edit PDFs with PDFpen), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Is there anything else you want to tell me?

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss what bathrooms can teach us about learning, expertise, and empathy.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Create your own professional website and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase), Smile (Download a free demo, and see how easily you can edit PDFs with PDFpen), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Is there anything else you want to tell me?

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss what bathrooms can teach us about learning, expertise, and empathy.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace (Create your own professional website and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase), Smile (Download a free demo, and see how easily you can edit PDFs with PDFpen), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+K6tiQmKM ]]>     Episode 183: Remember Who Has the Cannon https://www.backtowork.limo/183 http://5by5.tv/b2w/183 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Wait, what'd I DO?!? 1:30:30 false TOPIC: Wait, what'd I DO?!?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about anger, misunderstandings, and trying to do the right thing. How bewildering (and emotional) it can be to feel misunderstood—as well as trying to better understand what we may have done wrong.

    Emotions are armor-piercing bullets.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Harry's (Get a better more affordable shave by using the code COMICS and you'll get $5 off your first purchase), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Wait, what'd I DO?!?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about anger, misunderstandings, and trying to do the right thing. How bewildering (and emotional) it can be to feel misunderstood—as well as trying to better understand what we may have done wrong.

    Emotions are armor-piercing bullets.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Harry's (Get a better more affordable shave by using the code COMICS and you'll get $5 off your first purchase), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Wait, what'd I DO?!?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about anger, misunderstandings, and trying to do the right thing. How bewildering (and emotional) it can be to feel misunderstood—as well as trying to better understand what we may have done wrong.

    Emotions are armor-piercing bullets.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at lynda.com (Start learning something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a free 7-day trial where you can access all of their 2,400+ courses), Harry's (Get a better more affordable shave by using the code COMICS and you'll get $5 off your first purchase), and Varonis DatAnywhere (Try turning your own network shares into a private cloud free for 30 days with an unlimited amount of users and if you visit varonis.com/backtowork you get 5 users free forever).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0-14bKrX ]]>     Episode 182: Non-Canonical Suspenders https://www.backtowork.limo/182 http://5by5.tv/b2w/182 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Thinking, Thinking, Thinking. 1:27:29 false TOPIC: Thinking, Thinking, Thinking.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the inextricable links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. They also take some time to fondly remember Robin Williams.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "ITSYOURSHOW").

    ]]>     TOPIC: Thinking, Thinking, Thinking.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the inextricable links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. They also take some time to fondly remember Robin Williams.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "ITSYOURSHOW").

    ]]>     TOPIC: Thinking, Thinking, Thinking.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the inextricable links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. They also take some time to fondly remember Robin Williams.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "ITSYOURSHOW").

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+szWIZD7d ]]>     Episode 181: A Broom Pusher for Johnny Carson https://www.backtowork.limo/181 http://5by5.tv/b2w/181 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 11:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 While Merlin takes a short sabbatical, Dan is joined by special guest David Sparks to talk about presentations, making your thing, balancing acts, iBooks author, paying for your kids' school with side projects, old man glasses, and more. 1:07:49 false While Merlin takes a short sabbatical, Dan is joined by special guest David Sparks to talk about presentations, making your thing, balancing acts, iBooks author, paying for your kids' school with side projects, old man glasses, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Learn something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a 7-day free trial where you can access to over all of their 2,400 courses), Warby Parker (visit warbyparker.com/dan to get FREE 3-day shipping on your order of boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a great price), and Smile (Start editing your PDFs the easy way with PDFpen from the great people over at Smile Software).

    ]]>     While Merlin takes a short sabbatical, Dan is joined by special guest David Sparks to talk about presentations, making your thing, balancing acts, iBooks author, paying for your kids' school with side projects, old man glasses, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Learn something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a 7-day free trial where you can access to over all of their 2,400 courses), Warby Parker (visit warbyparker.com/dan to get FREE 3-day shipping on your order of boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a great price), and Smile (Start editing your PDFs the easy way with PDFpen from the great people over at Smile Software).

    ]]>     While Merlin takes a short sabbatical, Dan is joined by special guest David Sparks to talk about presentations, making your thing, balancing acts, iBooks author, paying for your kids' school with side projects, old man glasses, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by lynda (Learn something new by visiting lynda.com/backtowork and get a 7-day free trial where you can access to over all of their 2,400 courses), Warby Parker (visit warbyparker.com/dan to get FREE 3-day shipping on your order of boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a great price), and Smile (Start editing your PDFs the easy way with PDFpen from the great people over at Smile Software).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+5LHf_0xk ]]>     Episode 180: Deus Ex Machina for Your Gut https://www.backtowork.limo/180 http://5by5.tv/b2w/180 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Stupid can't stick to me. 1:10:25 false TOPIC: Stupid can't stick to me.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the distinction between being against something vs. not having an opinion about it vs. just choosing not to let the world stick to you.

    Links for this episode:

    • Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers
      Marked is a previewer for Markdown files. Use it with your favorite text editor and it updates every time you save. With robust features for previewing, reviewing and exporting beautiful documents, you can work in plain text while reveling in rich formatting.
    • Presentations — MacSparky
      Most presentations are terrible. That, however, does not need to be the case for your presentations. Author David Sparks, a trial attorney and seasoned technology speaker, explains how to create your own exceptional presentation. This Presentation Field Guide explains how to plan a presentation that will connect with your audience, the technical wizardry to create a stunning presentation, and walks you through presentation day to make sure it goes off without a hitch.
    • The elegant art of not giving a shit
      Giving a shit does not necessarily mean you’re doing anything useful, but it makes it seem like you are. It feels like there’s some kind of justice that you’re getting closer to with every moment you give a shit. But that’s not true, because giving a shit, by itself, is only thinking — and thinking has little use aside from figuring out what to do.
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
      A floating panel with a shortcut cheat sheet is available from the Help menu, or by pressing ??K.
    • The Flop House
    • Home Page - Television Tropes & Idioms
    • Inconsolata
      Inconsolata is my first serious original font release. It is a monospace font, designed for code listings and the like, in print. There are a great many "programmer fonts," designed primarily for use on the screen, but in most cases do not have the attention to detail for high resolution rendering.
    • Technical Difficulties - 077 - Learning Vim with Potatowire
      Potatowire finally leaves the crib, joining Gabe and Erik to discuss command-line text editing with vim. We learn how he started, why he uses a forty-year old text editor, and some cool things you can do when your hands never have to leave the keyboard.
    • Pale Man - Villains Wiki - villains, bad guys, comic books, anime
      The Pale Man is a secondary villain from Guillermo del Toro's 2006 fantasy film Pan's Labyrinth. He was played by Doug Jones (who also portrayed the faun).
    • 5by5
      Use the form below to subscribe to The Back to Work Newsletter. Sent only when we release an episode, the newsletter contains the latest episode's details, description, notes, and links, delivered right to your inbox.
    • The Exorcist (1973)
    • 5by5 | Hypercritical #12: Nothing Is So Perfect
      John Siracusa and Dan Benjamin turn a critical eye towards last week's episode on criticism, then try to pick the single biggest challenge facing three different wildly successful companies: Google, Facebook, and yes…Pixar.
    • The Flop House: Episode #34 – Mirrors The Flop House
      We watch Kiefer Sutherland in Mirrors. We mean the movie– we didn’t break into his bathroom or anything. Meanwhile, Elliott pitches a crypt keeper movie, Dan inadvertently casts Dean Martin in his greatest role ever, and Stuart has a little problem comprehending the film’s ending.
    • Episode #150 – Grudge Match The Flop House
      We talk about Grudge Match, the movie that pretends DeNiro has a chance against steroidal Stallone. Meanwhile Dan discusses Kevin Hart’s need to do only Kevin-branded movies, Elliott uncovers Sean Connery’s strange belief he’s in every movie, and one of Stu’s relatives makes an unexpected appearance.
    • 5by5 | Mac Power Users #204: Presentations: A MacSparky Field Guide
    • Showbot
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #3: The Second Arrow
      Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
    • Remembering Actress Mercedes McCambridge : NPR
      McCambridge died March 2 at the age of 87. McCambridge chilled audiences in the 1970s as the voice of the Devil in The Exorcist. She won an Academy Award for her first film role — in 1949 for All the King's Men. She also starred with Joan Crawford in Nicholas Ray's western, Johnny Guitar.
    • Put You In A Better Mood.

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Stupid can't stick to me.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the distinction between being against something vs. not having an opinion about it vs. just choosing not to let the world stick to you.

    Links for this episode:

    • Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers
      Marked is a previewer for Markdown files. Use it with your favorite text editor and it updates every time you save. With robust features for previewing, reviewing and exporting beautiful documents, you can work in plain text while reveling in rich formatting.
    • Presentations — MacSparky
      Most presentations are terrible. That, however, does not need to be the case for your presentations. Author David Sparks, a trial attorney and seasoned technology speaker, explains how to create your own exceptional presentation. This Presentation Field Guide explains how to plan a presentation that will connect with your audience, the technical wizardry to create a stunning presentation, and walks you through presentation day to make sure it goes off without a hitch.
    • The elegant art of not giving a shit
      Giving a shit does not necessarily mean you’re doing anything useful, but it makes it seem like you are. It feels like there’s some kind of justice that you’re getting closer to with every moment you give a shit. But that’s not true, because giving a shit, by itself, is only thinking — and thinking has little use aside from figuring out what to do.
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
      A floating panel with a shortcut cheat sheet is available from the Help menu, or by pressing ??K.
    • The Flop House
    • Home Page - Television Tropes & Idioms
    • Inconsolata
      Inconsolata is my first serious original font release. It is a monospace font, designed for code listings and the like, in print. There are a great many "programmer fonts," designed primarily for use on the screen, but in most cases do not have the attention to detail for high resolution rendering.
    • Technical Difficulties - 077 - Learning Vim with Potatowire
      Potatowire finally leaves the crib, joining Gabe and Erik to discuss command-line text editing with vim. We learn how he started, why he uses a forty-year old text editor, and some cool things you can do when your hands never have to leave the keyboard.
    • Pale Man - Villains Wiki - villains, bad guys, comic books, anime
      The Pale Man is a secondary villain from Guillermo del Toro's 2006 fantasy film Pan's Labyrinth. He was played by Doug Jones (who also portrayed the faun).
    • 5by5
      Use the form below to subscribe to The Back to Work Newsletter. Sent only when we release an episode, the newsletter contains the latest episode's details, description, notes, and links, delivered right to your inbox.
    • The Exorcist (1973)
    • 5by5 | Hypercritical #12: Nothing Is So Perfect
      John Siracusa and Dan Benjamin turn a critical eye towards last week's episode on criticism, then try to pick the single biggest challenge facing three different wildly successful companies: Google, Facebook, and yes…Pixar.
    • The Flop House: Episode #34 – Mirrors The Flop House
      We watch Kiefer Sutherland in Mirrors. We mean the movie– we didn’t break into his bathroom or anything. Meanwhile, Elliott pitches a crypt keeper movie, Dan inadvertently casts Dean Martin in his greatest role ever, and Stuart has a little problem comprehending the film’s ending.
    • Episode #150 – Grudge Match The Flop House
      We talk about Grudge Match, the movie that pretends DeNiro has a chance against steroidal Stallone. Meanwhile Dan discusses Kevin Hart’s need to do only Kevin-branded movies, Elliott uncovers Sean Connery’s strange belief he’s in every movie, and one of Stu’s relatives makes an unexpected appearance.
    • 5by5 | Mac Power Users #204: Presentations: A MacSparky Field Guide
    • Showbot
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #3: The Second Arrow
      Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
    • Remembering Actress Mercedes McCambridge : NPR
      McCambridge died March 2 at the age of 87. McCambridge chilled audiences in the 1970s as the voice of the Devil in The Exorcist. She won an Academy Award for her first film role — in 1949 for All the King's Men. She also starred with Joan Crawford in Nicholas Ray's western, Johnny Guitar.
    • Put You In A Better Mood.

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Stupid can't stick to me.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the distinction between being against something vs. not having an opinion about it vs. just choosing not to let the world stick to you.

    Links for this episode:

    • Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers
      Marked is a previewer for Markdown files. Use it with your favorite text editor and it updates every time you save. With robust features for previewing, reviewing and exporting beautiful documents, you can work in plain text while reveling in rich formatting.
    • Presentations — MacSparky
      Most presentations are terrible. That, however, does not need to be the case for your presentations. Author David Sparks, a trial attorney and seasoned technology speaker, explains how to create your own exceptional presentation. This Presentation Field Guide explains how to plan a presentation that will connect with your audience, the technical wizardry to create a stunning presentation, and walks you through presentation day to make sure it goes off without a hitch.
    • The elegant art of not giving a shit
      Giving a shit does not necessarily mean you’re doing anything useful, but it makes it seem like you are. It feels like there’s some kind of justice that you’re getting closer to with every moment you give a shit. But that’s not true, because giving a shit, by itself, is only thinking — and thinking has little use aside from figuring out what to do.
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
      A floating panel with a shortcut cheat sheet is available from the Help menu, or by pressing ??K.
    • The Flop House
    • Home Page - Television Tropes & Idioms
    • Inconsolata
      Inconsolata is my first serious original font release. It is a monospace font, designed for code listings and the like, in print. There are a great many "programmer fonts," designed primarily for use on the screen, but in most cases do not have the attention to detail for high resolution rendering.
    • Technical Difficulties - 077 - Learning Vim with Potatowire
      Potatowire finally leaves the crib, joining Gabe and Erik to discuss command-line text editing with vim. We learn how he started, why he uses a forty-year old text editor, and some cool things you can do when your hands never have to leave the keyboard.
    • Pale Man - Villains Wiki - villains, bad guys, comic books, anime
      The Pale Man is a secondary villain from Guillermo del Toro's 2006 fantasy film Pan's Labyrinth. He was played by Doug Jones (who also portrayed the faun).
    • 5by5
      Use the form below to subscribe to The Back to Work Newsletter. Sent only when we release an episode, the newsletter contains the latest episode's details, description, notes, and links, delivered right to your inbox.
    • The Exorcist (1973)
    • 5by5 | Hypercritical #12: Nothing Is So Perfect
      John Siracusa and Dan Benjamin turn a critical eye towards last week's episode on criticism, then try to pick the single biggest challenge facing three different wildly successful companies: Google, Facebook, and yes…Pixar.
    • The Flop House: Episode #34 – Mirrors The Flop House
      We watch Kiefer Sutherland in Mirrors. We mean the movie– we didn’t break into his bathroom or anything. Meanwhile, Elliott pitches a crypt keeper movie, Dan inadvertently casts Dean Martin in his greatest role ever, and Stuart has a little problem comprehending the film’s ending.
    • Episode #150 – Grudge Match The Flop House
      We talk about Grudge Match, the movie that pretends DeNiro has a chance against steroidal Stallone. Meanwhile Dan discusses Kevin Hart’s need to do only Kevin-branded movies, Elliott uncovers Sean Connery’s strange belief he’s in every movie, and one of Stu’s relatives makes an unexpected appearance.
    • 5by5 | Mac Power Users #204: Presentations: A MacSparky Field Guide
    • Showbot
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #3: The Second Arrow
      Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
    • Remembering Actress Mercedes McCambridge : NPR
      McCambridge died March 2 at the age of 87. McCambridge chilled audiences in the 1970s as the voice of the Devil in The Exorcist. She won an Academy Award for her first film role — in 1949 for All the King's Men. She also starred with Joan Crawford in Nicholas Ray's western, Johnny Guitar.
    • Put You In A Better Mood.

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+HzUTmlSY ]]>     Episode 179: 7 Most Important Breasts for Your Re-Fi https://www.backtowork.limo/179 http://5by5.tv/b2w/179 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: A Personal History of Personal Publishing 1:16:09 false TOPIC: A Personal History of Personal Publishing

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the constantly-changing landscape of online publishing. How we got from home pages to blogs to social media and beyond. Things move around, things get shorter (or longer), and things get super-weird and unpredictable.

    How do you decide where your stuff goes and who do you expect it to reach in this whackadoodle environment?

    You won't believe what happens next!

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Lynda.com (7-day free trial!)

    ]]>     TOPIC: A Personal History of Personal Publishing

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the constantly-changing landscape of online publishing. How we got from home pages to blogs to social media and beyond. Things move around, things get shorter (or longer), and things get super-weird and unpredictable.

    How do you decide where your stuff goes and who do you expect it to reach in this whackadoodle environment?

    You won't believe what happens next!

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Lynda.com (7-day free trial!)

    ]]>     TOPIC: A Personal History of Personal Publishing

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the constantly-changing landscape of online publishing. How we got from home pages to blogs to social media and beyond. Things move around, things get shorter (or longer), and things get super-weird and unpredictable.

    How do you decide where your stuff goes and who do you expect it to reach in this whackadoodle environment?

    You won't believe what happens next!

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Lynda.com (7-day free trial!)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Awm6gQ3J ]]>     Episode 178: Fake Laminated Bull Poop https://www.backtowork.limo/178 http://5by5.tv/b2w/178 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Yes. Yes. 1:19:44 false TOPIC: Yes. Yes.

    This week, Dan and Merlin follow-up on their recent 5by5 at the Movies episode about Glengarry Glen Ross, talking more about sales culture, media consumption, how our personal data gets used to close us, and why Dan admires Ricky Roma.

    Or, Tony Roma, as you call him.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "ITSYOURSHOW").

    ]]>     TOPIC: Yes. Yes.

    This week, Dan and Merlin follow-up on their recent 5by5 at the Movies episode about Glengarry Glen Ross, talking more about sales culture, media consumption, how our personal data gets used to close us, and why Dan admires Ricky Roma.

    Or, Tony Roma, as you call him.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "ITSYOURSHOW").

    ]]>     TOPIC: Yes. Yes.

    This week, Dan and Merlin follow-up on their recent 5by5 at the Movies episode about Glengarry Glen Ross, talking more about sales culture, media consumption, how our personal data gets used to close us, and why Dan admires Ricky Roma.

    Or, Tony Roma, as you call him.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "ITSYOURSHOW").

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FzpaSMhN ]]>     Episode 177: Motivation Has Pit Stains https://www.backtowork.limo/177 http://5by5.tv/b2w/177 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 **TOPIC**: Motivation 1:20:17 false TOPIC: Motivation

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about their upcoming 5by5 at the Movies episode on Glengarry Glen Ross, which segues naturally into a discussion of the many aspects of motivation.

    Carrots, sticks, bonuses, fear, status, and just growing up all shape our understanding of why we (and, yeah, others) do what we do.

    What happens when our motivation starts better accounting for how other people are motivated?

    Get them to sign on the line which is dotted.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    • Harry's ($5 off your purchase with discount code, "COMICS")
    • Lynda.com (7-day free trial!)
    ]]>     TOPIC: Motivation

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about their upcoming 5by5 at the Movies episode on Glengarry Glen Ross, which segues naturally into a discussion of the many aspects of motivation.

    Carrots, sticks, bonuses, fear, status, and just growing up all shape our understanding of why we (and, yeah, others) do what we do.

    What happens when our motivation starts better accounting for how other people are motivated?

    Get them to sign on the line which is dotted.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    • Harry's ($5 off your purchase with discount code, "COMICS")
    • Lynda.com (7-day free trial!)
    ]]>     TOPIC: Motivation

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about their upcoming 5by5 at the Movies episode on Glengarry Glen Ross, which segues naturally into a discussion of the many aspects of motivation.

    Carrots, sticks, bonuses, fear, status, and just growing up all shape our understanding of why we (and, yeah, others) do what we do.

    What happens when our motivation starts better accounting for how other people are motivated?

    Get them to sign on the line which is dotted.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    • Harry's ($5 off your purchase with discount code, "COMICS")
    • Lynda.com (7-day free trial!)
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ijH_A8ul ]]>     Episode 176: "ENJOY YOUR MEAL" https://www.backtowork.limo/176 http://5by5.tv/b2w/176 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: (Not) Solving People Problems With Technology. 1:15:41 false TOPIC: (Not) Solving People Problems With Technology.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenge of finding business workflows that…actually work. And, what happens if you try to fix a "people problem" with a technical solution.

    Also, detailed discussion on Wolverine's healing factor, gruesome hand-shaving, Florida's giant grasshoppers, dangerous bourbon foil, and varieties of elves.

    Come to Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #4

    PSA: Hey, if you live in the Bay Area and you like comics and/or Merlin, please come out to Two Cats Comics on Thursday night and hang out with Merlin. [more »]

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     TOPIC: (Not) Solving People Problems With Technology.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenge of finding business workflows that…actually work. And, what happens if you try to fix a "people problem" with a technical solution.

    Also, detailed discussion on Wolverine's healing factor, gruesome hand-shaving, Florida's giant grasshoppers, dangerous bourbon foil, and varieties of elves.

    Come to Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #4

    PSA: Hey, if you live in the Bay Area and you like comics and/or Merlin, please come out to Two Cats Comics on Thursday night and hang out with Merlin. [more »]

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: (Not) Solving People Problems With Technology.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the challenge of finding business workflows that…actually work. And, what happens if you try to fix a "people problem" with a technical solution.

    Also, detailed discussion on Wolverine's healing factor, gruesome hand-shaving, Florida's giant grasshoppers, dangerous bourbon foil, and varieties of elves.

    Come to Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #4

    PSA: Hey, if you live in the Bay Area and you like comics and/or Merlin, please come out to Two Cats Comics on Thursday night and hang out with Merlin. [more »]

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uYdDj08N ]]>     Episode 175: Andy is the Stuff of Nightmares https://www.backtowork.limo/175 http://5by5.tv/b2w/175 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: "Creativity" where you din't expect it. 50:11 false TOPIC: "Creativity" where you din't expect it.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about PIXAR, creativity, and FoldingText before finally succumbing to the treachery of Skype.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about PIXAR, creativity, and FoldingText before finally succumbing to the treachery of Skype.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about PIXAR, creativity, and FoldingText before finally succumbing to the treachery of Skype.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+JFr8gLN5 ]]>     Episode 174: I Dont Deal in Abstractions https://www.backtowork.limo/174 http://5by5.tv/b2w/174 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Dan & Merlin in Fancy San Francisco 56:55 false TOPIC: Dan & Merlin in Fancy San Francisco

    This week, Dan and Merlin visit across a table in a darkened room to talk about WWDC, San Francisco's lesser-known features, and how to spend less time bogged down in day-to-day junk.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin visit across a table in a darkened room to talk about WWDC, San Francisco's lesser-known features, and how to spend less time bogged down in day-to-day junk.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin visit across a table in a darkened room to talk about WWDC, San Francisco's lesser-known features, and how to spend less time bogged down in day-to-day junk.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OxPiV7Vk ]]>     Episode 173: The Best Days End in Tears https://www.backtowork.limo/173 http://5by5.tv/b2w/173 Tue, 27 May 2014 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Culture is what we DO. 1:14:08 false TOPIC: Culture is what we DO.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about processing a hotel room and leading by example.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about processing a hotel room and leading by example.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about processing a hotel room and leading by example.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+BUUe0H4k ]]>     Episode 172: Somewhere Between a Habit and a River https://www.backtowork.limo/172 http://5by5.tv/b2w/172 Thu, 22 May 2014 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: How to undig a river. 1:03:09 false TOPIC: How to undig a river.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about an email message from a listener who's having trouble getting away from his inbox long enough to do what he needs to, introducing a mindfulness exercise that may help point to a deeper problem.

    (This is a good one)

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about an email message from a listener who's having trouble getting away from his inbox long enough to do what he needs to, introducing a mindfulness exercise that may help point to a deeper problem.

    (This is a good one)

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about an email message from a listener who's having trouble getting away from his inbox long enough to do what he needs to, introducing a mindfulness exercise that may help point to a deeper problem.

    (This is a good one)

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cmuOUPcY ]]>     Episode 171: Put a Sweatshirt In My Wallet https://www.backtowork.limo/171 http://5by5.tv/b2w/171 Tue, 13 May 2014 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: It's like wallets and backpacks. 1:17:29 false TOPIC: It's like wallets and backpacks.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about H.R. Giger, Dan's latest Android experiment, more on app privacy, and why we need both wallets, backpacks, and suitcases. You know. Analogies.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about H.R. Giger, Dan's latest Android experiment, more on app privacy, and why we need both wallets, backpacks, and suitcases. You know. Analogies.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about H.R. Giger, Dan's latest Android experiment, more on app privacy, and why we need both wallets, backpacks, and suitcases. You know. Analogies.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+hgS88Jhw ]]>     Episode 170: Useful, Creepy, Gross https://www.backtowork.limo/170 http://5by5.tv/b2w/170 Tue, 06 May 2014 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan talk about Marked, Drafts, MLKSHK shutting down, App.net, routers, Hong King Phoey, poisoned meatballs, and more. 1:34:03 false Merlin and Dan talk about Marked, Drafts, MLKSHK shutting down, App.net, routers, Hong King Phoey, poisoned meatballs, and more.

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    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about Marked, Drafts, MLKSHK shutting down, App.net, routers, Hong King Phoey, poisoned meatballs, and more.

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    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about Marked, Drafts, MLKSHK shutting down, App.net, routers, Hong King Phoey, poisoned meatballs, and more.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+DBayYdsG ]]>     Episode 169: Upgrade Your Skateboard https://www.backtowork.limo/169 http://5by5.tv/b2w/169 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about comiXology and the future of online digital purchases. 1:27:24 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about comiXology and the future of online digital purchases.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about comiXology and the future of online digital purchases.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about comiXology and the future of online digital purchases.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+kDyHVGJI ]]>     Episode 168: It's Okay for Cats to Wander Around on Planes https://www.backtowork.limo/168 http://5by5.tv/b2w/168 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Standing up to Attention Bullies. 1:11:06 false TOPIC: Standing up to Attention Bullies.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the world's impossible expectations regarding each of our own time, attention, and access.

    What happens when we tacitly allow the universe to ask us anything any time for any reason? How do we develop the sympathy to understand how vastly our schedules and priorities differ at a given moment?

    Well. One possible solution is to learn to find the courage to not be terminally ""busy"" all the time. That's all on us.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Standing up to Attention Bullies.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the world's impossible expectations regarding each of our own time, attention, and access.

    What happens when we tacitly allow the universe to ask us anything any time for any reason? How do we develop the sympathy to understand how vastly our schedules and priorities differ at a given moment?

    Well. One possible solution is to learn to find the courage to not be terminally ""busy"" all the time. That's all on us.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Standing up to Attention Bullies.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the world's impossible expectations regarding each of our own time, attention, and access.

    What happens when we tacitly allow the universe to ask us anything any time for any reason? How do we develop the sympathy to understand how vastly our schedules and priorities differ at a given moment?

    Well. One possible solution is to learn to find the courage to not be terminally ""busy"" all the time. That's all on us.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+V5Xz3TAs ]]>     Episode 167: Second Banana https://www.backtowork.limo/167 http://5by5.tv/b2w/167 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Ubi Sunt, LCS? 1:12:18 false TOPIC: Ubi Sunt, LCS?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the uneasy future of local comic shops—especially in light of Amazon's announced acquisition of comiXology.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the uneasy future of local comic shops—especially in light of Amazon's announced acquisition of comiXology.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OTtKbnGW ]]>     Episode 166: 404 - Friends Not Found https://www.backtowork.limo/166 http://5by5.tv/b2w/166 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The future we can't know. 54:11 false TOPIC: The future we can't know.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how quickly technology is evolving, how janky that evolution can be, and how terrible we all are at forecasting what will come next and beyond.

    Could Merlin have ever imagined he'd pay $3.00 for an episode of Under the Gunn? No, he could not.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how quickly technology is evolving, how janky that evolution can be, and how terrible we all are at forecasting what will come next and beyond.

    Could Merlin have ever imagined he'd pay $3.00 for an episode of Under the Gunn? No, he could not.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The future we can't know.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how quickly technology is evolving, how janky that evolution can be, and how terrible we all are at forecasting what will come next and beyond.

    Could Merlin have ever imagined he'd pay $3.00 for an episode of Under the Gunn? No, he could not.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+5fgQlFWK ]]>     Episode 165: The Opposite of Attrition https://www.backtowork.limo/165 http://5by5.tv/b2w/165 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Words mean things. 1:13:34 false TOPIC: Words mean things.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the blight of buzzwords, jargon, and douchespeak writ large.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the blight of buzzwords, jargon, and douchespeak writ large.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the blight of buzzwords, jargon, and douchespeak writ large.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+q9VCACg_ ]]>     Episode 164: Back in the Medieval Village https://www.backtowork.limo/164 http://5by5.tv/b2w/164 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Curiosity & Creativity 1:38:54 false TOPIC: Curiosity & Creativity

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about expertise and how it relates to the ineffable qualities of curiosity and creativity. Can curiosity be inspired or taught? Or, is it just something you either have or don't? How do we buck the implicit authority to explore the vast universe of "unnecessary things?"

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    • 21 Compelling Reasons Why Florida Should Be Kicked Out Of The United States | Thought Catalog
      Let me just start this by saying that I was born in Florida, lived there for a while, and have/visit many a family member there. Losing Florida will be an emotional hit for me as well. But it’s high time we just took that table saw of democracy and severed Florida off to float in the Atlantic. Here is why.
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #163: Head Lice :-(
      TOPIC: LEGO and ExpertiseThis week, Dan and Merlin talk about LEGO and what becoming a Master Builder can teach us about expertise.Also: tooth fairies, binder clips, and the pedagogical warning shot.WARNING: This episode of B2W contains information about holiday-related personalities that may be of a sensitive nature. Listener discretion is advised.
    • 5by5 | Mac Power Users #183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back
      Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do.Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!
    • Knocking on wood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Knocking on wood, or to touch wood, refers to the apotropaic tradition in western folklore[citation needed] of literally touching, tapping, or knocking on wood, or merely stating that you are doing or intend same, in order to avoid "tempting fate" after making a favourable observation, a boast, or declaration concerning one's own death.
    • Nasal irrigation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Nasal irrigation or nasal lavage or nasal douche is the personal hygiene practice in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out excess mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses. The practice is generally well-tolerated and reported to be beneficial with only minor side effects.[1] Nasal irrigation in a wider sense can also refer to the use of saline nasal spray or nebulizers to moisten the mucous membranes.
    • Consumer Updates > Is Rinsing Your Sinuses Safe?
    • Oil pulling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Oil pulling or oil swishing is a traditional folk remedy where oil is swished or held in the mouth. Ayurvedic literature states oil pulling is capable of improving oral and systemic health, including a benefit in conditions such as headaches, migraines, diabetes mellitus, asthma,[1] and acne, as well as whitening teeth.[2] Oil pulling is known as "Kavala" or "Gandusha" in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita.[1][3] Its promoters claim it works by "pulling out" "toxins", which are known as ama in Ayurvedic medicine, and thereby reducing inflammation.[4]
    • Swishing With Oil for Oral Health: Not Recommended - Julie Beck - The Atlantic
      The Internet’s new quasi-health obsession is actually very old. Oil pulling—swishing oil  (coconut and sesame seem popular, preferably unrefined) around in your mouth for 10 to 20 minutes—is an oral health practice that has been done in India for years and years. It’s mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, one of the key texts of the Indian traditional medicine known as Ayurveda.
    • Amazon.com: Flents Dental Disclosing Tablets (30) - Eliminate Plaque Build-up: Health & Personal Care
    • Dan Slott Unveils "Spider-Verse," Featuring "Every Spider-Man Ever" - Comic Book Resources
      Marvel divulged the first details of what exactly that teaser was teasing with a "Next Big Thing" press call, headlined by "Amazing Spider-Man" writer Dan Slott and senior editor of the Spidey titles, Nick Lowe. The preview art released by Marvel to accompany the call provided some very strong hints about the upcoming event: The story will start November 2014, it will feature "Every Spider-Man Ever" (including Spider-Man 2099, Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham and the original Scarlet Spider, among others). It also involves Morlun, a villain created by J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. during their 2001 "Amazing Spider-Man" run.
    • Watch this: people illegally BASE jumping from the top of 1 World Trade Center | The Verge
      A group of men who BASE jumped from the top of the 1,776-foot tower at 1 World Trade Center last September turned themselves in to police on Monday. The men — three of whom parachuted from the building, while a fourth kept watch — questioned the level of security in and around the tower. Andrew Rossig, one of the men who was involved with the stunt, said "we just kind of walked in."
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      Upper respiratory tract infections (URI or URTI) are the illnesses caused by an acute infection which involves the upper respiratory tract: nose, sinuses, pharynx or larynx. This commonly includes: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and the common cold.
    • Valeria Richards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      She was revealed to be the second, unborn child of Reed and Sue Richards, whom Sue had seemingly miscarried years before, and who had originally been named Valerie Meghan Richards. Under the guidance of Roma, Franklin had used his powers to save the child, taking her from her native reality and sending her "someplace else" where she was raised by another Invisible Woman who had married a heroic Doctor Doom after the death of her first husband. As the FF went up against the cosmic menace of Abraxas, she was summoned by Roma and fulfilled her purpose by merging her powers with Franklin and reconstituting Galactus to stop Abraxas. In the restructuring of reality that ensued, Valeria was regressed to a fetus within Sue's womb once again, on the cusp of being born.
    • Edmond Halley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    • Quote Details: Albert Einstein: You see, wire telegraph... - The Quotations Page
      You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat.
    • Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, Latin for "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy", often referred to as simply the Principia, is a work in three books by Sir Isaac Newton, in Latin, first published 5 July 1687.
    • Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism popularized the term "thought-terminating cliché". This refers to a cliché that is a commonly used phrase, or folk wisdom, sometimes used to quell cognitive dissonance. Though the clichéd phrase in and of itself may be valid in certain contexts, its application as a means of dismissing dissent or justifying fallacious logic is what makes it thought-terminating.
    • Silicon's Valley's Brutal Ageism | New Republic
      "In talking to dozens of people around Silicon Valley over the past eight months—engineers, entrepreneurs, moneymen, uncomfortably inquisitive cosmetic surgeons—I got the distinct sense that it’s better to be perceived as naïve and immature than to have voted in the 1980s."

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about expertise and how it relates to the ineffable qualities of curiosity and creativity. Can curiosity be inspired or taught? Or, is it just something you either have or don't? How do we buck the implicit authority to explore the vast universe of "unnecessary things?"

    Links for this episode:

    • 21 Compelling Reasons Why Florida Should Be Kicked Out Of The United States | Thought Catalog
      Let me just start this by saying that I was born in Florida, lived there for a while, and have/visit many a family member there. Losing Florida will be an emotional hit for me as well. But it’s high time we just took that table saw of democracy and severed Florida off to float in the Atlantic. Here is why.
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #163: Head Lice :-(
      TOPIC: LEGO and ExpertiseThis week, Dan and Merlin talk about LEGO and what becoming a Master Builder can teach us about expertise.Also: tooth fairies, binder clips, and the pedagogical warning shot.WARNING: This episode of B2W contains information about holiday-related personalities that may be of a sensitive nature. Listener discretion is advised.
    • 5by5 | Mac Power Users #183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back
      Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do.Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!
    • Knocking on wood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Knocking on wood, or to touch wood, refers to the apotropaic tradition in western folklore[citation needed] of literally touching, tapping, or knocking on wood, or merely stating that you are doing or intend same, in order to avoid "tempting fate" after making a favourable observation, a boast, or declaration concerning one's own death.
    • Nasal irrigation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Nasal irrigation or nasal lavage or nasal douche is the personal hygiene practice in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out excess mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses. The practice is generally well-tolerated and reported to be beneficial with only minor side effects.[1] Nasal irrigation in a wider sense can also refer to the use of saline nasal spray or nebulizers to moisten the mucous membranes.
    • Consumer Updates > Is Rinsing Your Sinuses Safe?
    • Oil pulling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Oil pulling or oil swishing is a traditional folk remedy where oil is swished or held in the mouth. Ayurvedic literature states oil pulling is capable of improving oral and systemic health, including a benefit in conditions such as headaches, migraines, diabetes mellitus, asthma,[1] and acne, as well as whitening teeth.[2] Oil pulling is known as "Kavala" or "Gandusha" in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita.[1][3] Its promoters claim it works by "pulling out" "toxins", which are known as ama in Ayurvedic medicine, and thereby reducing inflammation.[4]
    • Swishing With Oil for Oral Health: Not Recommended - Julie Beck - The Atlantic
      The Internet’s new quasi-health obsession is actually very old. Oil pulling—swishing oil  (coconut and sesame seem popular, preferably unrefined) around in your mouth for 10 to 20 minutes—is an oral health practice that has been done in India for years and years. It’s mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, one of the key texts of the Indian traditional medicine known as Ayurveda.
    • Amazon.com: Flents Dental Disclosing Tablets (30) - Eliminate Plaque Build-up: Health & Personal Care
    • Dan Slott Unveils "Spider-Verse," Featuring "Every Spider-Man Ever" - Comic Book Resources
      Marvel divulged the first details of what exactly that teaser was teasing with a "Next Big Thing" press call, headlined by "Amazing Spider-Man" writer Dan Slott and senior editor of the Spidey titles, Nick Lowe. The preview art released by Marvel to accompany the call provided some very strong hints about the upcoming event: The story will start November 2014, it will feature "Every Spider-Man Ever" (including Spider-Man 2099, Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham and the original Scarlet Spider, among others). It also involves Morlun, a villain created by J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. during their 2001 "Amazing Spider-Man" run.
    • Watch this: people illegally BASE jumping from the top of 1 World Trade Center | The Verge
      A group of men who BASE jumped from the top of the 1,776-foot tower at 1 World Trade Center last September turned themselves in to police on Monday. The men — three of whom parachuted from the building, while a fourth kept watch — questioned the level of security in and around the tower. Andrew Rossig, one of the men who was involved with the stunt, said "we just kind of walked in."
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    • Valeria Richards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      She was revealed to be the second, unborn child of Reed and Sue Richards, whom Sue had seemingly miscarried years before, and who had originally been named Valerie Meghan Richards. Under the guidance of Roma, Franklin had used his powers to save the child, taking her from her native reality and sending her "someplace else" where she was raised by another Invisible Woman who had married a heroic Doctor Doom after the death of her first husband. As the FF went up against the cosmic menace of Abraxas, she was summoned by Roma and fulfilled her purpose by merging her powers with Franklin and reconstituting Galactus to stop Abraxas. In the restructuring of reality that ensued, Valeria was regressed to a fetus within Sue's womb once again, on the cusp of being born.
    • Edmond Halley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    • Quote Details: Albert Einstein: You see, wire telegraph... - The Quotations Page
      You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat.
    • Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, Latin for "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy", often referred to as simply the Principia, is a work in three books by Sir Isaac Newton, in Latin, first published 5 July 1687.
    • Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism popularized the term "thought-terminating cliché". This refers to a cliché that is a commonly used phrase, or folk wisdom, sometimes used to quell cognitive dissonance. Though the clichéd phrase in and of itself may be valid in certain contexts, its application as a means of dismissing dissent or justifying fallacious logic is what makes it thought-terminating.
    • Silicon's Valley's Brutal Ageism | New Republic
      "In talking to dozens of people around Silicon Valley over the past eight months—engineers, entrepreneurs, moneymen, uncomfortably inquisitive cosmetic surgeons—I got the distinct sense that it’s better to be perceived as naïve and immature than to have voted in the 1980s."

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about expertise and how it relates to the ineffable qualities of curiosity and creativity. Can curiosity be inspired or taught? Or, is it just something you either have or don't? How do we buck the implicit authority to explore the vast universe of "unnecessary things?"

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    • 21 Compelling Reasons Why Florida Should Be Kicked Out Of The United States | Thought Catalog
      Let me just start this by saying that I was born in Florida, lived there for a while, and have/visit many a family member there. Losing Florida will be an emotional hit for me as well. But it’s high time we just took that table saw of democracy and severed Florida off to float in the Atlantic. Here is why.
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #163: Head Lice :-(
      TOPIC: LEGO and ExpertiseThis week, Dan and Merlin talk about LEGO and what becoming a Master Builder can teach us about expertise.Also: tooth fairies, binder clips, and the pedagogical warning shot.WARNING: This episode of B2W contains information about holiday-related personalities that may be of a sensitive nature. Listener discretion is advised.
    • 5by5 | Mac Power Users #183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back
      Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do.Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!
    • Knocking on wood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Knocking on wood, or to touch wood, refers to the apotropaic tradition in western folklore[citation needed] of literally touching, tapping, or knocking on wood, or merely stating that you are doing or intend same, in order to avoid "tempting fate" after making a favourable observation, a boast, or declaration concerning one's own death.
    • Nasal irrigation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Nasal irrigation or nasal lavage or nasal douche is the personal hygiene practice in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out excess mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses. The practice is generally well-tolerated and reported to be beneficial with only minor side effects.[1] Nasal irrigation in a wider sense can also refer to the use of saline nasal spray or nebulizers to moisten the mucous membranes.
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    • Oil pulling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Oil pulling or oil swishing is a traditional folk remedy where oil is swished or held in the mouth. Ayurvedic literature states oil pulling is capable of improving oral and systemic health, including a benefit in conditions such as headaches, migraines, diabetes mellitus, asthma,[1] and acne, as well as whitening teeth.[2] Oil pulling is known as "Kavala" or "Gandusha" in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita.[1][3] Its promoters claim it works by "pulling out" "toxins", which are known as ama in Ayurvedic medicine, and thereby reducing inflammation.[4]
    • Swishing With Oil for Oral Health: Not Recommended - Julie Beck - The Atlantic
      The Internet’s new quasi-health obsession is actually very old. Oil pulling—swishing oil  (coconut and sesame seem popular, preferably unrefined) around in your mouth for 10 to 20 minutes—is an oral health practice that has been done in India for years and years. It’s mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, one of the key texts of the Indian traditional medicine known as Ayurveda.
    • Amazon.com: Flents Dental Disclosing Tablets (30) - Eliminate Plaque Build-up: Health & Personal Care
    • Dan Slott Unveils "Spider-Verse," Featuring "Every Spider-Man Ever" - Comic Book Resources
      Marvel divulged the first details of what exactly that teaser was teasing with a "Next Big Thing" press call, headlined by "Amazing Spider-Man" writer Dan Slott and senior editor of the Spidey titles, Nick Lowe. The preview art released by Marvel to accompany the call provided some very strong hints about the upcoming event: The story will start November 2014, it will feature "Every Spider-Man Ever" (including Spider-Man 2099, Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham and the original Scarlet Spider, among others). It also involves Morlun, a villain created by J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. during their 2001 "Amazing Spider-Man" run.
    • Watch this: people illegally BASE jumping from the top of 1 World Trade Center | The Verge
      A group of men who BASE jumped from the top of the 1,776-foot tower at 1 World Trade Center last September turned themselves in to police on Monday. The men — three of whom parachuted from the building, while a fourth kept watch — questioned the level of security in and around the tower. Andrew Rossig, one of the men who was involved with the stunt, said "we just kind of walked in."
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    • Valeria Richards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      She was revealed to be the second, unborn child of Reed and Sue Richards, whom Sue had seemingly miscarried years before, and who had originally been named Valerie Meghan Richards. Under the guidance of Roma, Franklin had used his powers to save the child, taking her from her native reality and sending her "someplace else" where she was raised by another Invisible Woman who had married a heroic Doctor Doom after the death of her first husband. As the FF went up against the cosmic menace of Abraxas, she was summoned by Roma and fulfilled her purpose by merging her powers with Franklin and reconstituting Galactus to stop Abraxas. In the restructuring of reality that ensued, Valeria was regressed to a fetus within Sue's womb once again, on the cusp of being born.
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    • Quote Details: Albert Einstein: You see, wire telegraph... - The Quotations Page
      You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat.
    • Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, Latin for "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy", often referred to as simply the Principia, is a work in three books by Sir Isaac Newton, in Latin, first published 5 July 1687.
    • Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism popularized the term "thought-terminating cliché". This refers to a cliché that is a commonly used phrase, or folk wisdom, sometimes used to quell cognitive dissonance. Though the clichéd phrase in and of itself may be valid in certain contexts, its application as a means of dismissing dissent or justifying fallacious logic is what makes it thought-terminating.
    • Silicon's Valley's Brutal Ageism | New Republic
      "In talking to dozens of people around Silicon Valley over the past eight months—engineers, entrepreneurs, moneymen, uncomfortably inquisitive cosmetic surgeons—I got the distinct sense that it’s better to be perceived as naïve and immature than to have voted in the 1980s."

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+IFp4mqbB ]]>     Episode 163: -( https://www.backtowork.limo/163 http://5by5.tv/b2w/163 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: LEGO and Expertise 1:26:54 false TOPIC: LEGO and Expertise

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about LEGO and what becoming a Master Builder can teach us about expertise.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about LEGO and what becoming a Master Builder can teach us about expertise.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+_ZotR5nb ]]>     Episode 162: We're All Waiting in the Same Line https://www.backtowork.limo/162 http://5by5.tv/b2w/162 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: ““Experiencing Issues”” with Customer Service 1:24:02 false TOPIC: ““Experiencing Issues”” with Customer Service

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    ]]>     TOPIC: ““Experiencing Issues”” with Customer Service

    This week, Dan and Merlin analyze what's really going wrong when we get bad customer service. Spoiler: The brand is only as sound as its day-to-day implementation.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+08aI-vKO ]]>     Episode 161: Zeitgeist Helmut https://www.backtowork.limo/161 http://5by5.tv/b2w/161 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 07:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Time, Sleep, and Aspirations 1:32:30 false TOPIC: Time, Sleep, and Aspirations

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about impossible trade-offs and the benefits of remembering this is actually your life.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about impossible trade-offs and the benefits of remembering this is actually your life.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about impossible trade-offs and the benefits of remembering this is actually your life.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+K8BfBAP0 ]]>     Episode 160: Reverse Spider Sense https://www.backtowork.limo/160 http://5by5.tv/b2w/160 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin talk about shaving, lights, and Dan's amazing new superpower. 1:14:58 false This week, Dan and Merlin talk about shaving, lights, and Dan's amazing new superpower.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+k8wRZeLE ]]>     Episode 159: You Become Your Catch Phrases https://www.backtowork.limo/159 http://5by5.tv/b2w/159 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan talk about Library Elf, app launchers like Quicksilver and Alfred, Stanley Kubrick, pushing people to create greatness, not knowing what you like until you see it, the typefaces of Moon, and more. 1:27:34 false Merlin and Dan talk about Library Elf, app launchers like Quicksilver and Alfred, Stanley Kubrick, pushing people to create greatness, not knowing what you like until you see it, the typefaces of Moon, and more.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+IgELg0yx ]]>     Episode 158: Merlin-Sized Hole https://www.backtowork.limo/158 http://5by5.tv/b2w/158 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Why We Have Doors. 1:38:04 false TOPIC: Why We Have Doors.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+U4x3cKwY ]]>     Episode 157: Non-Dominant Hand https://www.backtowork.limo/157 http://5by5.tv/b2w/157 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Spreadsheet of You 1:22:05 false TOPIC: The Spreadsheet of You

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about sleep and how self-quantization can goose your mindfulness.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0i-RJgKE ]]>     Episode 156: Not the Monk I Used to Be https://www.backtowork.limo/156 http://5by5.tv/b2w/156 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Better Sleep Habits 1:41:34 false TOPIC: Better Sleep Habits

    This week, Dan and Merlin do a deep dive on building better sleep habits with a focus on the paradoxes and planning of daily activities that can make all the difference.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+zNWWRMxL ]]>     Episode 155: Newton's Fifth Law of Politeness https://www.backtowork.limo/155 http://5by5.tv/b2w/155 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Isolation and Identity 1:31:12 false TOPIC: Isolation and Identity

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about civility, identity, Florida, and how you can't unsee Idiocracy.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+f0r2zvpv ]]>     Episode 154: Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys https://www.backtowork.limo/154 http://5by5.tv/b2w/154 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Attention Stack 1:23:00 false TOPIC: The Attention Stack

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—what?—maybe the attention stack. How what we pay attention to (and, yes spend our time on) can't help but affect how we see, think, feel, and decide.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+vYsAo7oW ]]>     Episode 153: Anxiety's a Goat https://www.backtowork.limo/153 http://5by5.tv/b2w/153 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Thoughts We Think. 1:15:21 false TOPIC: The thoughts we think. And think. And think.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about anxiety, compulsive thoughts, and how to at least crack an air hole in a big problem.

    Way of the future.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The thoughts we think. And think. And think.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about anxiety, compulsive thoughts, and how to at least crack an air hole in a big problem.

    Way of the future.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: The thoughts we think. And think. And think.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about anxiety, compulsive thoughts, and how to at least crack an air hole in a big problem.

    Way of the future.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cB9ccHeD ]]>     Episode 152: Tiny Hands, Large Desires https://www.backtowork.limo/152 http://5by5.tv/b2w/152 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Consistency, Change, and Counting-Down 1:15:18 false TOPIC: Consistency, Change, and Counting-Down

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the evergreen topic of new year's resolutions. Remember: in the main, you are what you've already done a lot.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Consistency, Change, and Counting-Down

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the evergreen topic of new year's resolutions. Remember: in the main, you are what you've already done a lot.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Consistency, Change, and Counting-Down

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the evergreen topic of new year's resolutions. Remember: in the main, you are what you've already done a lot.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+auCS0wzU ]]>     Episode 151: The Christmas Pants https://www.backtowork.limo/151 http://5by5.tv/b2w/151 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Christmas and Control 1:07:22 false TOPIC: Christmas and Control

    This week, Dan and Merlin meander through holiday matters, including the Winter Warlock-like impotence of having your electric meter blow up on Christmas Eve Eve.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Christmas and Control

    This week, Dan and Merlin meander through holiday matters, including the Winter Warlock-like impotence of having your electric meter blow up on Christmas Eve Eve.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Christmas and Control

    This week, Dan and Merlin meander through holiday matters, including the Winter Warlock-like impotence of having your electric meter blow up on Christmas Eve Eve.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+AXlRi6oK ]]>     Episode 150: Ask for John Klumpp https://www.backtowork.limo/150 http://5by5.tv/b2w/150 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Enough. 1:27:22 false TOPIC: Enough.

    This week, Dan and Merlin meander around the meaning of, "enough," pondering the deep existential pit we dig for ourselves and maybe how to get out of it.

    Merry Christmas. Get your head out of your ass.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Enough.

    This week, Dan and Merlin meander around the meaning of, "enough," pondering the deep existential pit we dig for ourselves and maybe how to get out of it.

    Merry Christmas. Get your head out of your ass.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Enough.

    This week, Dan and Merlin meander around the meaning of, "enough," pondering the deep existential pit we dig for ourselves and maybe how to get out of it.

    Merry Christmas. Get your head out of your ass.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Wos6gpyU ]]>     Episode 149: Vixen Haler https://www.backtowork.limo/149 http://5by5.tv/b2w/149 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Criticism and Its Discontents 1:19:35 false TOPIC: Criticism and Its Discontents

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about criticism, people who don't like you, and how much to let each have anything to do with the work you produce.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Criticism and Its Discontents

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about criticism, people who don't like you, and how much to let each have anything to do with the work you produce.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Criticism and Its Discontents

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about criticism, people who don't like you, and how much to let each have anything to do with the work you produce.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+H4m3K9Wk ]]>     Episode 148: Activity Seat https://www.backtowork.limo/148 http://5by5.tv/b2w/148 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Gooseneck Options 1:01:38 false TOPIC: Gooseneck Options

    This week, with Dan re-sick and Merlin full of beans, the boys do a deep dive on hand washing, purpose-built bathroom activity gadgets, and the benefits of arming our children.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Gooseneck Options

    This week, with Dan re-sick and Merlin full of beans, the boys do a deep dive on hand washing, purpose-built bathroom activity gadgets, and the benefits of arming our children.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Gooseneck Options

    This week, with Dan re-sick and Merlin full of beans, the boys do a deep dive on hand washing, purpose-built bathroom activity gadgets, and the benefits of arming our children.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jc5Tfe4x ]]>     Episode 147: Five-Dollar Murray https://www.backtowork.limo/147 http://5by5.tv/b2w/147 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Perfectionism and Procrastination 1:20:34 false TOPIC: Perfectionism and Procrastination

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why the classic meanings of perfectionism mostly miss the mark; it's less about being scared to finish and more about being terrified to start.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Perfectionism and Procrastination

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why the classic meanings of perfectionism mostly miss the mark; it's less about being scared to finish and more about being terrified to start.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Perfectionism and Procrastination

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why the classic meanings of perfectionism mostly miss the mark; it's less about being scared to finish and more about being terrified to start.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+iIiCphKT ]]>     Episode 146: Phantom Bell Syndrome https://www.backtowork.limo/146 http://5by5.tv/b2w/146 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Going Mobile-er. 1:35:04 false TOPIC: Going Mobile-er.

    This week, Dan and Merlin are very sick, so they talk about being sick. Then, they talk about what it would take to move to using just an iPad Air on the road.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Going Mobile-er.

    This week, Dan and Merlin are very sick, so they talk about being sick. Then, they talk about what it would take to move to using just an iPad Air on the road.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Going Mobile-er.

    This week, Dan and Merlin are very sick, so they talk about being sick. Then, they talk about what it would take to move to using just an iPad Air on the road.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+5UdxSnJS ]]>     Episode 145: Nine-Thousand Words of Holden Caulfield https://www.backtowork.limo/145 http://5by5.tv/b2w/145 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Grab bag 55:58 false TOPIC: Grab bag

    This week, Dan takes a minute to sit down with Merlin to talk about bathroom GIFs, Marvel movies, private school ejection, and a new interview with Merlin that is very very long.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Grab bag

    This week, Dan takes a minute to sit down with Merlin to talk about bathroom GIFs, Marvel movies, private school ejection, and a new interview with Merlin that is very very long.

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    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Grab bag

    This week, Dan takes a minute to sit down with Merlin to talk about bathroom GIFs, Marvel movies, private school ejection, and a new interview with Merlin that is very very long.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+O94L6RDW ]]>     Episode 144: Habituate a Goat https://www.backtowork.limo/144 http://5by5.tv/b2w/144 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Perception and Perspective. 1:19:14 false TOPIC: Perception and Perspective.

    In their second ever live, face-to-face episode, Dan and Merlin talk about goats, noise gate, and taking a step back for a better view of where you are.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Perception and Perspective.

    In their second ever live, face-to-face episode, Dan and Merlin talk about goats, noise gate, and taking a step back for a better view of where you are.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Perception and Perspective.

    In their second ever live, face-to-face episode, Dan and Merlin talk about goats, noise gate, and taking a step back for a better view of where you are.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+_5AmAJ6_ ]]>     Episode 143: Chimpanzee Scallop Throwing https://www.backtowork.limo/143 http://5by5.tv/b2w/143 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Preparation 1:22:18 false TOPIC: Preparation

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about preparation.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Preparation

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about preparation.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Preparation

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about preparation.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+5JofXwIY ]]>     Episode 142: 86 Jam Pack https://www.backtowork.limo/142 http://5by5.tv/b2w/142 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Traveling Like a Gentleman. 1:33:59 false TOPIC: Traveling Like a Gentleman.

    This week, Dan and Merlin revisit the travails of air travel. How to prepare, how to survive--and how to be a better and more mindful person along the way.

    Also, some timely discussion of this morning's Apple product announcements.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Traveling Like a Gentleman.

    This week, Dan and Merlin revisit the travails of air travel. How to prepare, how to survive--and how to be a better and more mindful person along the way.

    Also, some timely discussion of this morning's Apple product announcements.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Traveling Like a Gentleman.

    This week, Dan and Merlin revisit the travails of air travel. How to prepare, how to survive--and how to be a better and more mindful person along the way.

    Also, some timely discussion of this morning's Apple product announcements.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+S7KBFxyv ]]>     Episode 141: Counterclockwise. Like a Gentleman. https://www.backtowork.limo/141 http://5by5.tv/b2w/141 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Learning the Wheres and Whens of Productivity 1:13:57 false TOPIC: Learning the Wheres and Whens of Productivity

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about learning from how you work to improve your basic productivity infrastructure, with specific attention to using Perspectives in OmniFocus.

    Whether it's consolidating shopping lists, eliminating task rot, or leveraging geolocation, there are innumerable tricks for lightly tweaking a system in powerful, non-fiddly ways.

    Also: learn Dan's Unified Field Theory of Grocery Shopping.

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    Sponsored by Shutterstock (use code BACKTOWORK1013 for 25% off) and HostGator (use code BACKTOWORK10 for 30% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Learning the Wheres and Whens of Productivity

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about learning from how you work to improve your basic productivity infrastructure, with specific attention to using Perspectives in OmniFocus.

    Whether it's consolidating shopping lists, eliminating task rot, or leveraging geolocation, there are innumerable tricks for lightly tweaking a system in powerful, non-fiddly ways.

    Also: learn Dan's Unified Field Theory of Grocery Shopping.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Shutterstock (use code BACKTOWORK1013 for 25% off) and HostGator (use code BACKTOWORK10 for 30% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Learning the Wheres and Whens of Productivity

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about learning from how you work to improve your basic productivity infrastructure, with specific attention to using Perspectives in OmniFocus.

    Whether it's consolidating shopping lists, eliminating task rot, or leveraging geolocation, there are innumerable tricks for lightly tweaking a system in powerful, non-fiddly ways.

    Also: learn Dan's Unified Field Theory of Grocery Shopping.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Shutterstock (use code BACKTOWORK1013 for 25% off) and HostGator (use code BACKTOWORK10 for 30% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NQABgRzn ]]>     Episode 140: Silicon Circus https://www.backtowork.limo/140 http://5by5.tv/b2w/140 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Special Guest, Matt Alexander 1:24:09 false TOPIC: Special Guest, Matt Alexander

    This week, Merlin is joined by Bionic co-host, Matt Alexander. They discuss ““technology ecosystems,”” life as a self-described trans-atlantic, tech scenes that thrive and don't, dating someone from Florida (and her Mum), and getting back into Marvel comics.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Special Guest, Matt Alexander

    This week, Merlin is joined by Bionic co-host, Matt Alexander. They discuss ““technology ecosystems,”” life as a self-described trans-atlantic, tech scenes that thrive and don't, dating someone from Florida (and her Mum), and getting back into Marvel comics.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of [Back to Work][b2w link] is kindly sponsored by:

    • MailRoute (15-day free trial -- AND get 10% off for the lifetime of your account with promo code BACKTOWORK)
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Special Guest, Matt Alexander

    This week, Merlin is joined by Bionic co-host, Matt Alexander. They discuss ““technology ecosystems,”” life as a self-described trans-atlantic, tech scenes that thrive and don't, dating someone from Florida (and her Mum), and getting back into Marvel comics.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of [Back to Work][b2w link] is kindly sponsored by:

    • MailRoute (15-day free trial -- AND get 10% off for the lifetime of your account with promo code BACKTOWORK)
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+x82RjVlB ]]>     Episode 139: Tap Your Meat Stack https://www.backtowork.limo/139 http://5by5.tv/b2w/139 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Grab Bag, plus Tasks vs. Calendar Items 1:25:47 false TOPIC: Grab Bag, plus Tasks vs. Calendar Items

    This week Dan and Merlin administer an epic grab bag episode, chockablock with new app, book, podcast, and music suggestions.

    Also, a return to the evergreen topic of where stuff goes. How to decide whether a given thing goes on a calendar, a todo list, reference files, or an alarm. Great ninja stuff.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Grab Bag, plus Tasks vs. Calendar Items

    This week Dan and Merlin administer an epic grab bag episode, chockablock with new app, book, podcast, and music suggestions.

    Also, a return to the evergreen topic of where stuff goes. How to decide whether a given thing goes on a calendar, a todo list, reference files, or an alarm. Great ninja stuff.

    Links for this episode:

    This week’s episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Grab Bag, plus Tasks vs. Calendar Items

    This week Dan and Merlin administer an epic grab bag episode, chockablock with new app, book, podcast, and music suggestions.

    Also, a return to the evergreen topic of where stuff goes. How to decide whether a given thing goes on a calendar, a todo list, reference files, or an alarm. Great ninja stuff.

    Links for this episode:

    This week’s episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+zDKaegSg ]]>     Episode 138: Mindfulness...Whether I Want It or Not https://www.backtowork.limo/138 http://5by5.tv/b2w/138 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Informal Background Self-Quantization 1:30:53 false TOPIC: Informal Background Self-Quantization

    This week Dan & Merlin discuss the merits of self-quantization. Which is fancy way of saying, "Merlin got a new Fitbit."

    Why is anecdotal self-reporting a sucker's bet? What are the benefits of making your life a little video game? And, why is Merlin's scale accessing APIs via the internet?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Informal Background Self-Quantization

    This week Dan & Merlin discuss the merits of self-quantization. Which is fancy way of saying, "Merlin got a new Fitbit."

    Why is anecdotal self-reporting a sucker's bet? What are the benefits of making your life a little video game? And, why is Merlin's scale accessing APIs via the internet?

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    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Informal Background Self-Quantization

    This week Dan & Merlin discuss the merits of self-quantization. Which is fancy way of saying, "Merlin got a new Fitbit."

    Why is anecdotal self-reporting a sucker's bet? What are the benefits of making your life a little video game? And, why is Merlin's scale accessing APIs via the internet?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+vhJL1QKD ]]>     Episode 137: Alice Two Arrows Bob https://www.backtowork.limo/137 http://5by5.tv/b2w/137 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Etiquette, Intros, and Endorsements 1:24:12 false TOPIC: Etiquette, Intros, and Endorsements

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the surprisingly complicated topic of email introductions.

    Who emails whom? Who gets cc'd and for how long? How much homework are we making (or accepting)? And, thorniest of all, how do you ““introduce”” someone you'd reeeeeeally rather not introduce?

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Etiquette, Intros, and Endorsements

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the surprisingly complicated topic of email introductions.

    Who emails whom? Who gets cc'd and for how long? How much homework are we making (or accepting)? And, thorniest of all, how do you ““introduce”” someone you'd reeeeeeally rather not introduce?

    Links for this episode:

    This week’s episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Etiquette, Intros, and Endorsements

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the surprisingly complicated topic of email introductions.

    Who emails whom? Who gets cc'd and for how long? How much homework are we making (or accepting)? And, thorniest of all, how do you ““introduce”” someone you'd reeeeeeally rather not introduce?

    Links for this episode:

    This week’s episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    • HostGator (use discount code "BACKTOWORK9" for 30% off)
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+LnRi1wHC ]]>     Episode 136: Scared of Your Own Life https://www.backtowork.limo/136 http://5by5.tv/b2w/136 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Fear of Your Own TODO List 58:59 false TOPIC: Fear of Your Own TODO List

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a topic suggested by listener, @jeff_nordstedt: not wanting to look at your todo list.

    From capture to completion, there are a million ways to fall off the path. The boys take a deep dive on what those ways might be as well as how to get yourself straightened out and, as you say, back to work.

    Honestly. It's why people hate TODO lists. Well. That and the odor.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Fear of Your Own TODO List

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a topic suggested by listener, @jeff_nordstedt: not wanting to look at your todo list.

    From capture to completion, there are a million ways to fall off the path. The boys take a deep dive on what those ways might be as well as how to get yourself straightened out and, as you say, back to work.

    Honestly. It's why people hate TODO lists. Well. That and the odor.

    Links for this episode:

    This week’s episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Fear of Your Own TODO List

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a topic suggested by listener, @jeff_nordstedt: not wanting to look at your todo list.

    From capture to completion, there are a million ways to fall off the path. The boys take a deep dive on what those ways might be as well as how to get yourself straightened out and, as you say, back to work.

    Honestly. It's why people hate TODO lists. Well. That and the odor.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PdtXBuM1 ]]>     Episode 135: There's No "I" in Success https://www.backtowork.limo/135 http://5by5.tv/b2w/135 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Joss Whedon GTD; Meeting Redux 1:20:29 false TOPIC: Joss Whedon GTD; Meeting Redux

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about getting specific with your productivity and why every meeting needs an agenda.

    Now, take a drink.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about getting specific with your productivity and why every meeting needs an agenda.

    Now, take a drink.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about getting specific with your productivity and why every meeting needs an agenda.

    Now, take a drink.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Spn81iSm ]]>     Episode 134: A Boss You Don't Even Know About https://www.backtowork.limo/134 http://5by5.tv/b2w/134 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Talk Shows, Baseball, and Inboxes. 1:29:28 false TOPIC: Talk Shows, Baseball, and Inboxes.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a range of topics related to expertise, experience, professional repetition, and management, culminating in a tour of Merlin's current email filtering strategy.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a range of topics related to expertise, experience, professional repetition, and management, culminating in a tour of Merlin's current email filtering strategy.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Talk Shows, Baseball, and Inboxes.

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover a range of topics related to expertise, experience, professional repetition, and management, culminating in a tour of Merlin's current email filtering strategy.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Tfa1u_2p ]]>     Episode 133: I'm Glad Your Computer Died https://www.backtowork.limo/133 http://5by5.tv/b2w/133 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: How many keys do you really need? 1:14:04 false TOPIC: How many keys do you really need?

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the question, "What do you want ten times more of?" and weigh the risks and benefits of increasing the amount of complexity in your life.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the question, "What do you want ten times more of?" and weigh the risks and benefits of increasing the amount of complexity in your life.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the question, "What do you want ten times more of?" and weigh the risks and benefits of increasing the amount of complexity in your life.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+i_tX_3Us ]]>     Episode 132: C+ Objective Stack https://www.backtowork.limo/132 http://5by5.tv/b2w/132 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Fraud vs. Failure 1:14:22 false TOPIC: Fraud vs. Failure

    This week, Dan and Merlin dive into what makes us feel like frauds and what makes us feel like failures.

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    • Batman: Year One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      "Year One", later referred to as "Batman: Year One", is an American comic book story arc written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzucchelli, colored by Richmond Lewis, and lettered by Todd Klein. It originally appeared in issues
    • Watchmen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Watchmen is a graphic novel by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colorist John Higgins. It was serialized as a limited series by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987, and collected in 1987. Watchmen originated from a story proposal Moore submitted to DC featuring superhero characters that the company had acquired from Charlton Comics. As Moore's proposed story would have left many of the characters unusable for future stories, managing editor Dick Giordano convinced Moore to create original characters instead.
    • Batman: The Killing Joke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Batman: The Killing Joke is a one-shot superhero graphic novel written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland. Published by DC Comics in 1988, it has remained in print since then, and has also been reprinted as part of the trade paperback DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore.
    • Sid and Nancy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Sid and Nancy (also known as Sid and Nancy: Love Kills[1]) is a 1986 British biopic directed by Alex Cox. The film portrays the life of Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman), bassist of the seminal punk rock band the Sex Pistols, and his relationship with girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb).
    • Batman: The Long Halloween - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Batman: The Long Halloween is a 13-issue comic book limited series written by Jeph Loeb with art by Tim Sale. It was originally published by DC Comics in 1996 and 1997.[1] It was inspired by the three Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Specials by the same creative team. The entire series has been collected in both trade paperback, and as part of the DC Comics Absolute Editions. The series' success led to Loeb and Sale to reteam for two sequels, Batman: Dark Victory and Catwoman: When in Rome, which parallels the events in Dark Victory.
    • Hush (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Hush is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. He was usually an enemy of Batman. Created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared in Batman
    • The Dark Knight Returns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Dark Knight Returns is a 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries starring Batman, written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Jason, and published by DC Comics. When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was applied to the entire series. The Dark Knight Returns tells the story of Bruce Wayne, who at 55 years old returns from retirement to fight crime and faces opposition from the Gotham City police force and the United States government.
    • Maus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Maus is a graphic novel completed in 1991 by American cartoonist Art Spiegelman. It depicts Spiegelman interviewing his father about his experiences as a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. The book uses postmodern techniques—most strikingly in its depiction of races of humans as different kinds of animals, with Jews as mice, Germans as cats and non-Jewish Poles as pigs. Maus has been described as memoir, biography, history, fiction, autobiography, or a mix of genres. In 1992 it became the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize.
    • How I Self-Published My Book — Shawn Blanc
      On today’s episode of Shawn Today, I talked about this in great detail, and perhaps sometime I’ll write about it more here as well. But in short, the launch day was incredibly emotional for me. I was nervous, of course. But I also woke up feeling like a fraud, before I had even shipped the book. I felt fearful that people would consider the content of my book and the interviews to be not worth paying for, and yet here I was charging $29.
    • Let Us Now Praise Famous Walgreens - Let’s Make Mistakes - Mule Radio Syndicate
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    • Vince Gilligan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Vince Gilligan (born February 10, 1967) is an American writer, director, and producer. He is best known as the creator of the highly acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, and has also worked on the hit series The X-Files and The Lone Gunmen.
    • Impostor syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The impostor syndrome, sometimes called impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome, is a psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments. Despite external evidence of their competence, those with the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be.
    • 5by5 | The Cocktail Napkin #21: Creative Modality
      Merlin Mann and I cover a lot of territory, from creative failure to creative modality and how being in the wrong mode at the wrong time might bring on that failure.
    • Throat Nut and the Long Chocolate - The Shakes - Mule Radio Syndicate
      Merlin Mann joins us as a live beta test of having guests on the show. We think it went pretty well. Except for Quinn’s throat peanut that kept her choking off-mic for half the show.We revisit “creative wives”, dicsuss Lead Tickets, Battle Royale, and spaghetti night.
    • Halftone 2 - Comic Maker for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular on the iTunes App
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    This week, Dan and Merlin dive into what makes us feel like frauds and what makes us feel like failures.

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    • [SPONSOR] Build a Website — Squarespace
    • Batman: Year One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      "Year One", later referred to as "Batman: Year One", is an American comic book story arc written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzucchelli, colored by Richmond Lewis, and lettered by Todd Klein. It originally appeared in issues
    • Watchmen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Watchmen is a graphic novel by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colorist John Higgins. It was serialized as a limited series by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987, and collected in 1987. Watchmen originated from a story proposal Moore submitted to DC featuring superhero characters that the company had acquired from Charlton Comics. As Moore's proposed story would have left many of the characters unusable for future stories, managing editor Dick Giordano convinced Moore to create original characters instead.
    • Batman: The Killing Joke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Batman: The Killing Joke is a one-shot superhero graphic novel written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland. Published by DC Comics in 1988, it has remained in print since then, and has also been reprinted as part of the trade paperback DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore.
    • Sid and Nancy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Sid and Nancy (also known as Sid and Nancy: Love Kills[1]) is a 1986 British biopic directed by Alex Cox. The film portrays the life of Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman), bassist of the seminal punk rock band the Sex Pistols, and his relationship with girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb).
    • Batman: The Long Halloween - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Batman: The Long Halloween is a 13-issue comic book limited series written by Jeph Loeb with art by Tim Sale. It was originally published by DC Comics in 1996 and 1997.[1] It was inspired by the three Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Specials by the same creative team. The entire series has been collected in both trade paperback, and as part of the DC Comics Absolute Editions. The series' success led to Loeb and Sale to reteam for two sequels, Batman: Dark Victory and Catwoman: When in Rome, which parallels the events in Dark Victory.
    • Hush (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Hush is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. He was usually an enemy of Batman. Created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared in Batman
    • The Dark Knight Returns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Dark Knight Returns is a 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries starring Batman, written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Jason, and published by DC Comics. When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was applied to the entire series. The Dark Knight Returns tells the story of Bruce Wayne, who at 55 years old returns from retirement to fight crime and faces opposition from the Gotham City police force and the United States government.
    • Maus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Maus is a graphic novel completed in 1991 by American cartoonist Art Spiegelman. It depicts Spiegelman interviewing his father about his experiences as a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. The book uses postmodern techniques—most strikingly in its depiction of races of humans as different kinds of animals, with Jews as mice, Germans as cats and non-Jewish Poles as pigs. Maus has been described as memoir, biography, history, fiction, autobiography, or a mix of genres. In 1992 it became the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize.
    • How I Self-Published My Book — Shawn Blanc
      On today’s episode of Shawn Today, I talked about this in great detail, and perhaps sometime I’ll write about it more here as well. But in short, the launch day was incredibly emotional for me. I was nervous, of course. But I also woke up feeling like a fraud, before I had even shipped the book. I felt fearful that people would consider the content of my book and the interviews to be not worth paying for, and yet here I was charging $29.
    • Let Us Now Praise Famous Walgreens - Let’s Make Mistakes - Mule Radio Syndicate
      Merlin Mann joins Mike and Jessie to talk about the differences between Walgreen’s they’ve known, and why everyone is always trying to email everyone else. Merlin says bespoke.
    • Vince Gilligan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Vince Gilligan (born February 10, 1967) is an American writer, director, and producer. He is best known as the creator of the highly acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, and has also worked on the hit series The X-Files and The Lone Gunmen.
    • Impostor syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The impostor syndrome, sometimes called impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome, is a psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments. Despite external evidence of their competence, those with the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be.
    • 5by5 | The Cocktail Napkin #21: Creative Modality
      Merlin Mann and I cover a lot of territory, from creative failure to creative modality and how being in the wrong mode at the wrong time might bring on that failure.
    • Throat Nut and the Long Chocolate - The Shakes - Mule Radio Syndicate
      Merlin Mann joins us as a live beta test of having guests on the show. We think it went pretty well. Except for Quinn’s throat peanut that kept her choking off-mic for half the show.We revisit “creative wives”, dicsuss Lead Tickets, Battle Royale, and spaghetti night.
    • Halftone 2 - Comic Maker for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular on the iTunes App
      Halftone 2 is an Apple Editors' Choice app that makes it easy to become a superhero in your own comic!
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Fraud vs. Failure

    This week, Dan and Merlin dive into what makes us feel like frauds and what makes us feel like failures.

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    • [SPONSOR] Build a Website — Squarespace
    • Batman: Year One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      "Year One", later referred to as "Batman: Year One", is an American comic book story arc written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzucchelli, colored by Richmond Lewis, and lettered by Todd Klein. It originally appeared in issues
    • Watchmen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Watchmen is a graphic novel by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colorist John Higgins. It was serialized as a limited series by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987, and collected in 1987. Watchmen originated from a story proposal Moore submitted to DC featuring superhero characters that the company had acquired from Charlton Comics. As Moore's proposed story would have left many of the characters unusable for future stories, managing editor Dick Giordano convinced Moore to create original characters instead.
    • Batman: The Killing Joke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Batman: The Killing Joke is a one-shot superhero graphic novel written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland. Published by DC Comics in 1988, it has remained in print since then, and has also been reprinted as part of the trade paperback DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore.
    • Sid and Nancy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Sid and Nancy (also known as Sid and Nancy: Love Kills[1]) is a 1986 British biopic directed by Alex Cox. The film portrays the life of Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman), bassist of the seminal punk rock band the Sex Pistols, and his relationship with girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb).
    • Batman: The Long Halloween - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Batman: The Long Halloween is a 13-issue comic book limited series written by Jeph Loeb with art by Tim Sale. It was originally published by DC Comics in 1996 and 1997.[1] It was inspired by the three Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Specials by the same creative team. The entire series has been collected in both trade paperback, and as part of the DC Comics Absolute Editions. The series' success led to Loeb and Sale to reteam for two sequels, Batman: Dark Victory and Catwoman: When in Rome, which parallels the events in Dark Victory.
    • Hush (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Hush is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. He was usually an enemy of Batman. Created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared in Batman
    • The Dark Knight Returns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Dark Knight Returns is a 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries starring Batman, written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Jason, and published by DC Comics. When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was applied to the entire series. The Dark Knight Returns tells the story of Bruce Wayne, who at 55 years old returns from retirement to fight crime and faces opposition from the Gotham City police force and the United States government.
    • Maus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Maus is a graphic novel completed in 1991 by American cartoonist Art Spiegelman. It depicts Spiegelman interviewing his father about his experiences as a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. The book uses postmodern techniques—most strikingly in its depiction of races of humans as different kinds of animals, with Jews as mice, Germans as cats and non-Jewish Poles as pigs. Maus has been described as memoir, biography, history, fiction, autobiography, or a mix of genres. In 1992 it became the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize.
    • How I Self-Published My Book — Shawn Blanc
      On today’s episode of Shawn Today, I talked about this in great detail, and perhaps sometime I’ll write about it more here as well. But in short, the launch day was incredibly emotional for me. I was nervous, of course. But I also woke up feeling like a fraud, before I had even shipped the book. I felt fearful that people would consider the content of my book and the interviews to be not worth paying for, and yet here I was charging $29.
    • Let Us Now Praise Famous Walgreens - Let’s Make Mistakes - Mule Radio Syndicate
      Merlin Mann joins Mike and Jessie to talk about the differences between Walgreen’s they’ve known, and why everyone is always trying to email everyone else. Merlin says bespoke.
    • Vince Gilligan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Vince Gilligan (born February 10, 1967) is an American writer, director, and producer. He is best known as the creator of the highly acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, and has also worked on the hit series The X-Files and The Lone Gunmen.
    • Impostor syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The impostor syndrome, sometimes called impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome, is a psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments. Despite external evidence of their competence, those with the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be.
    • 5by5 | The Cocktail Napkin #21: Creative Modality
      Merlin Mann and I cover a lot of territory, from creative failure to creative modality and how being in the wrong mode at the wrong time might bring on that failure.
    • Throat Nut and the Long Chocolate - The Shakes - Mule Radio Syndicate
      Merlin Mann joins us as a live beta test of having guests on the show. We think it went pretty well. Except for Quinn’s throat peanut that kept her choking off-mic for half the show.We revisit “creative wives”, dicsuss Lead Tickets, Battle Royale, and spaghetti night.
    • Halftone 2 - Comic Maker for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular on the iTunes App
      Halftone 2 is an Apple Editors' Choice app that makes it easy to become a superhero in your own comic!
    • Vince Gilligan, episode #16 of By The Way, In Conversation with Jeff Garlin on Earwolf
      Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan sits down to chat with Jeff about writing comedy scripts in college, what lead to his first TV job working on The X-Files, why he uses an old laptop that cannot access the internet, and his phone conversation with Sherwood Schwartz, the creator of Gilligan’s Island. Plus, Vince comes prepared with a question for Jeff regarding his Baywatch past.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+05vsmw6b ]]>     Episode 131: The Peacock Dance of Men https://www.backtowork.limo/131 http://5by5.tv/b2w/131 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 **TOPIC**: Power, Yelling, and Airport Kung Fu 1:27:34 false TOPIC: Power, Yelling, and Airport Kung Fu

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of power and how it does or doesn't work.

    Do real leaders actually talk like the douchebags, serial entrepreneurs, and screamy travelers struggling to imitate them? Not really. That's one way you can tell they're leaders.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of power and how it does or doesn't work.

    Do real leaders actually talk like the douchebags, serial entrepreneurs, and screamy travelers struggling to imitate them? Not really. That's one way you can tell they're leaders.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Power, Yelling, and Airport Kung Fu

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of power and how it does or doesn't work.

    Do real leaders actually talk like the douchebags, serial entrepreneurs, and screamy travelers struggling to imitate them? Not really. That's one way you can tell they're leaders.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OdHZ8Lrt ]]>     Episode 130: Cobb Salad Lawyer https://www.backtowork.limo/130 http://5by5.tv/b2w/130 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Delays 1:28:11 false TOPIC: Delays

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about delays, agency, power, and why yelling at people about your problems rarely helps anyone.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about delays, agency, power, and why yelling at people about your problems rarely helps anyone.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about delays, agency, power, and why yelling at people about your problems rarely helps anyone.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+vNSvc_Wp ]]>     Episode 129: Putting Your Meat by the Pool https://www.backtowork.limo/129 http://5by5.tv/b2w/129 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Lists 1:32:43 false TOPIC: Lists

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about 3½ kinds of lists that can change your game.

    Merlin knows a lot about Productivity.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about 3½ kinds of lists that can change your game.

    Merlin knows a lot about Productivity.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about 3½ kinds of lists that can change your game.

    Merlin knows a lot about Productivity.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ay_PW16o ]]>     Episode 128: Eating Scones in the Closet https://www.backtowork.limo/128 http://5by5.tv/b2w/128 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Time Awareness & Scope Wormholes 1:33:14 false TOPIC: Time Awareness & Scope Wormholes

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why we (and Frank) are terrible at estimating time, as well as what we can do to get better at it.

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      In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.
    • Hofstadter's law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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      The second-system effect (also known as second-system syndrome) refers to the tendency of small, elegant, and successful systems to have elephantine, feature-laden monstrosities as their successors due to inflated expectations.[1]
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      The planning fallacy is a tendency for people and organizations to underestimate how long they will need to complete a task, even when they have experience of similar tasks over-running. The term was first proposed in a 1979 paper by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.[1][2] Since then the effect has been found for predictions of a wide variety of tasks, including tax form completion, school work, furniture assembly, computer programming and origami.[1][3] In 2003, Lovallo and Kahneman proposed an expanded definition as the tendency to underestimate the time, costs, and risks of future actions and at the same time overestimate the benefits of the same actions. According to this definition, the planning fallacy results in not only time overruns, but also cost overruns and benefit shortfalls.[4] The bias only affects predictions about one's own tasks
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    • Optimism bias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The optimism bias (also known as unrealistic or comparative optimism) is a bias that causes a person to believe that they are less at risk of experiencing a negative event compared to others. There are four factors that cause a person to be optimistically biased: their desired end state, their cognitive mechanisms, the information they have about themselves versus others, and overall mood.[1] The optimistic bias is seen in a number of situations. For example: people believing that they are less at risk of being a crime victim,[2] smokers believing that they are less likely to contract lung cancer or disease than other smokers, first-time bungee jumpers believing that they are less at risk of an injury than other jumpers,[3] or traders who think they are less exposed to losses in the markets.[4]
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Time Awareness & Scope Wormholes

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why we (and Frank) are terrible at estimating time, as well as what we can do to get better at it.

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      In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.
    • Hofstadter's law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    • The Mythical Man-Month - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering is a book on software engineering and project management by Fred Brooks, whose central theme is that "adding manpower to a late software project makes it later". This idea is known as Brooks' law, and is presented along with the second-system effect and advocacy of prototyping.
    • Second-system effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The second-system effect (also known as second-system syndrome) refers to the tendency of small, elegant, and successful systems to have elephantine, feature-laden monstrosities as their successors due to inflated expectations.[1]
    • Planning fallacy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The planning fallacy is a tendency for people and organizations to underestimate how long they will need to complete a task, even when they have experience of similar tasks over-running. The term was first proposed in a 1979 paper by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.[1][2] Since then the effect has been found for predictions of a wide variety of tasks, including tax form completion, school work, furniture assembly, computer programming and origami.[1][3] In 2003, Lovallo and Kahneman proposed an expanded definition as the tendency to underestimate the time, costs, and risks of future actions and at the same time overestimate the benefits of the same actions. According to this definition, the planning fallacy results in not only time overruns, but also cost overruns and benefit shortfalls.[4] The bias only affects predictions about one's own tasks
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    • Optimism bias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The optimism bias (also known as unrealistic or comparative optimism) is a bias that causes a person to believe that they are less at risk of experiencing a negative event compared to others. There are four factors that cause a person to be optimistically biased: their desired end state, their cognitive mechanisms, the information they have about themselves versus others, and overall mood.[1] The optimistic bias is seen in a number of situations. For example: people believing that they are less at risk of being a crime victim,[2] smokers believing that they are less likely to contract lung cancer or disease than other smokers, first-time bungee jumpers believing that they are less at risk of an injury than other jumpers,[3] or traders who think they are less exposed to losses in the markets.[4]
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Time Awareness & Scope Wormholes

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why we (and Frank) are terrible at estimating time, as well as what we can do to get better at it.

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    • Second-system effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The second-system effect (also known as second-system syndrome) refers to the tendency of small, elegant, and successful systems to have elephantine, feature-laden monstrosities as their successors due to inflated expectations.[1]
    • Planning fallacy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The planning fallacy is a tendency for people and organizations to underestimate how long they will need to complete a task, even when they have experience of similar tasks over-running. The term was first proposed in a 1979 paper by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.[1][2] Since then the effect has been found for predictions of a wide variety of tasks, including tax form completion, school work, furniture assembly, computer programming and origami.[1][3] In 2003, Lovallo and Kahneman proposed an expanded definition as the tendency to underestimate the time, costs, and risks of future actions and at the same time overestimate the benefits of the same actions. According to this definition, the planning fallacy results in not only time overruns, but also cost overruns and benefit shortfalls.[4] The bias only affects predictions about one's own tasks
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+8V8G71t0 ]]>     Episode 127: Loki Situation https://www.backtowork.limo/127 http://5by5.tv/b2w/127 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Employers, Bosses, Leaders, and Managers 1:33:54 false TOPIC: Employers, Bosses, Leaders, and Managers

    This week—in what may easily turn into a multi-episode arc—Dan and Merlin talk about bosses.

    Whether we're looking at it from up or down, management is tricky business. The question is, what makes a boss a good manager, and what makes a good manager a great leader?

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    This week—in what may easily turn into a multi-episode arc—Dan and Merlin talk about bosses.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about time. Its scarcity, its passing, its tyranny, and its possibilities.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about time. Its scarcity, its passing, its tyranny, and its possibilities.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about time. Its scarcity, its passing, its tyranny, and its possibilities.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the classic lineup and some classic topics, including knowing your value, learning what to charge, and realizing what you can live with.

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      In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell - a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the classic lineup and some classic topics, including knowing your value, learning what to charge, and realizing what you can live with.

    Also: jury duty, traveling, bathrooms, the sliding scale of suffering, and what-have you.

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    • Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon (Marvel NOW!): Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido: 9780785165620: Amazon.com: Books
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    • Hawkeye: Little Hits, Vol. 2: Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido: 9780785165637: Amazon.com: Books
      Artist David Aja returns to the most critically acclaimed comic of 2012, as ace archer Clint Barton faces the digital doomsday of - DVR-Mageddon! Then: Cherry's got a gun. And she looks good in it. And Hawkeye gets very, very distracted. Plus: Valentine's Day with the heartthrob of the Marvel Universe? This will be...confusing. Marvel architect Matt Fraction continues his exciting, adventurous reinvention of the arrowed Avenger!
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    • Kung Fu Grippe: [Merlin's love letter to Hawkeye 11]
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    • Nell (1994)
      In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell - a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin return to the classic lineup and some classic topics, including knowing your value, learning what to charge, and realizing what you can live with.

    Also: jury duty, traveling, bathrooms, the sliding scale of suffering, and what-have you.

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    • Hawkeye #11 - Comics by comiXology
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    • Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon (Marvel NOW!): Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido: 9780785165620: Amazon.com: Books
      The breakout star of this summer's blockbuster Avengers film, Clint Barton - aka the self-made hero Hawkeye - fights for justice! With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! SHIELD recruits Clint to intercept a packet of incriminating evidence - before he becomes the most wanted man in the world. You won't believe what is on The Tape! What is the Vagabond Code? Matt Fraction pens a Hawkeye thriller that spans the globe...and the darkest parts of Hawkeye's mind. Barton and Bishop mean double the Hawkeye and double the trouble...and stealing from the rich never looked so good.
    • Hawkeye: Little Hits, Vol. 2: Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido: 9780785165637: Amazon.com: Books
      Artist David Aja returns to the most critically acclaimed comic of 2012, as ace archer Clint Barton faces the digital doomsday of - DVR-Mageddon! Then: Cherry's got a gun. And she looks good in it. And Hawkeye gets very, very distracted. Plus: Valentine's Day with the heartthrob of the Marvel Universe? This will be...confusing. Marvel architect Matt Fraction continues his exciting, adventurous reinvention of the arrowed Avenger!
    • Roderick on the Line, Ep. 76: "The Cherry of Somebody's Appeal"
      The Problem: This is why John can’t go to karaoke.
    • persistent.info: Getting ALL your data out of Google Reader
      Reader has Takeout support, but it's incomplete. I've therefore built the reader_archive tool that dumps everything related to your account in Reader via the "API". This means every read item3, every tagged item, every comment, every like, every bundle, etc. There's also a companion site at readerisdead.com that explains how to use the tool, provides pointers to the archive format and collects related tools4.
    • Reader is Dead by mihaip
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    • Twitter / mihai: Thanks to @siracusa I have ...
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    • A Beautiful Mind (2001)
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    • Secrets
    • Maintain – Cocktail
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    • David Blaine Street Magic: YouTube Edition! - YouTube
      David Blaine brings his famous street magic to YouTube. Watch as the famous magician blows the minds of two Los Angeles idiots. WARNING: This magic is amazing.
    • Fundamental attribution error - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In social psychology, the fundamental attribution error (also known as correspondence bias or attribution effect) describes the tendency to overestimate the effect of disposition or personality and underestimate the effect of the situation in explaining social behavior. The fundamental attribution error is most visible when people explain the behavior of others. It does not explain interpretations of one's own behavior — where situational factors are more easily recognized and can thus be taken into consideration. This discrepancy between attributions for one's own behavior and for that of others is known as the actor–observer bias.
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    • The Great Escape (1963)
      Allied POWs plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II.
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    • Kung Fu Grippe: [Merlin's love letter to Hawkeye 11]
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    • Nell (1994)
      In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell - a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7_tmBkhE ]]>     Episode 124: The Tuesday Afternoon Version of Me https://www.backtowork.limo/124 http://5by5.tv/b2w/124 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Chinese Symbol for 'Pants' Inside of The Chinese Symbol for 'Jury Duty.' 49:54 false TOPIC: The Chinese Symbol for 'Pants' Inside of The Chinese Symbol for 'Jury Duty.'

    This week, Dan's away, so Merlin goes solo, taking a break from jury duty to talk about the opportunities that can be hiding inside change, inconvenience, and tumult.

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    This week, Dan's away, so Merlin goes solo, taking a break from jury duty to talk about the opportunities that can be hiding inside change, inconvenience, and tumult.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+X3EbqPnn ]]>     Episode 123: I Want to See Your Face the Whole Time (LIVE) https://www.backtowork.limo/123 http://5by5.tv/b2w/123 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: First Meeting, Gifts, and Grifts 1:29:29 false TOPIC: First Meeting, Gifts, and Grifts

    This week—after 122 episodes, plus almost a decade of internet pal-dom—Dan and Merlin finally meet and record in a room together for the first time.

    With only passing nods to the nominal topic of "gifts," Dan and Merlin mostly get to know each other.

    Why is Dan staring so penetratingly at Merlin? Does Dan think Merlin is fat as well as old? Why does Dan keep looking at his phone? Does that look clean to you? Whose show is it, really? Is John Siracusa slender or sickly? Why can't I show you the sole of my shoe? Should we stand up? Who am I thinking of? Is it hot in here or is it just me? Which one am I?

    Also, bathrooms.

    Inarguably, a Very Important Episode™.

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    This week—after 122 episodes, plus almost a decade of internet pal-dom—Dan and Merlin finally meet and record in a room together for the first time.

    With only passing nods to the nominal topic of "gifts," Dan and Merlin mostly get to know each other.

    Why is Dan staring so penetratingly at Merlin? Does Dan think Merlin is fat as well as old? Why does Dan keep looking at his phone? Does that look clean to you? Whose show is it, really? Is John Siracusa slender or sickly? Why can't I show you the sole of my shoe? Should we stand up? Who am I thinking of? Is it hot in here or is it just me? Which one am I?

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    This week—after 122 episodes, plus almost a decade of internet pal-dom—Dan and Merlin finally meet and record in a room together for the first time.

    With only passing nods to the nominal topic of "gifts," Dan and Merlin mostly get to know each other.

    Why is Dan staring so penetratingly at Merlin? Does Dan think Merlin is fat as well as old? Why does Dan keep looking at his phone? Does that look clean to you? Whose show is it, really? Is John Siracusa slender or sickly? Why can't I show you the sole of my shoe? Should we stand up? Who am I thinking of? Is it hot in here or is it just me? Which one am I?

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lAjLXG3K ]]>     Episode 122: The Crowbar of Loyalty https://www.backtowork.limo/122 http://5by5.tv/b2w/122 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Loyalty, Altruism, Reality Check, or Extortion? 1:46:15 false TOPIC: Loyalty, Altruism, Reality Check, or Extortion?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what we talk about when we talk about "loyalty."

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what we talk about when we talk about "loyalty."

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      The narrative begins in November of 1942. Traudl Junge and four other young women are arriving at F?hrer's Headquarters Wolf's Lair in Rastenburg, East Prussia. The women are met by Hitler's valet, Heinz Linge. After he gives the women an introduction, Hitler emerges from his office and proceeds to individually ask each woman her name and where she is from. Traudl Junge is the first woman chosen to have her secretarial skills tested and is eventually chosen to be Hitlers personal secretary.
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    • 5by5 | Back to Work #5: Chigger Bites on the Bus Driver
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Loyalty, Altruism, Reality Check, or Extortion?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about what we talk about when we talk about "loyalty."

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    • Toxoplasmosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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      Eve brings Chance to their home to recover. Drinking alcohol for the first time in the car ride home, Chance coughs as he tells Eve his name. Eve mishears "Chance the Gardener" as "Chauncey Gardiner". Judging from Chance's appearance and manners, Rand assumes that Chance is an upper class, highly educated businessman. Chance's style and seemingly insightful ways embody the qualities Rand admires. Chance's simplistic utterances about gardens are interpreted as allegorical statements about business and the state of the economy.
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    • Herve Leger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    • Martin and Lewis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Their success at the 500 led to a series of well-paying engagements up and down the Eastern seaboard, culminating with a triumphant run at New York's Copacabana.
    • Abbott and Costello - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      William "Bud" Abbott and Lou Costello (born Louis Francis Cristillo), were an American comedy duo whose work in vaudeville and on stage, radio, film and television made them the most popular comedy team during the 1940s and early 1950s. Their patter routine "Who's on First?" is considered one of the greatest comedy routines of all time and set the framework for many of their best-known comedy bits.
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #5: Chigger Bites on the Bus Driver
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    • Olestra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Starting in 1996, an FDA-mandated health warning label read "This Product Contains Olestra. Olestra may cause abdominal cramping and loose stools. Olestra inhibits the absorption of some vitamins and other nutrients. Vitamins A, D, E, and K have been added." These symptoms, normally occurring only by excessive consumption in a short period of time, are known as steatorrhea, and caused by an excess of fat in stool.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+WdexVHJ2 ]]>     Episode 121: I Just Had a Dog Delivered https://www.backtowork.limo/121 http://5by5.tv/b2w/121 Tue, 28 May 2013 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Dan's Recent Bathroom Incident, et al. 1:09:19 false TOPIC: Dan's Recent Bathroom Incident, et al.

    This week, Dan and Merlin exhale. Don't search for secret doors.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Dan's Recent Bathroom Incident, et al.

    This week, Dan and Merlin exhale. Don't search for secret doors.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Dan's Recent Bathroom Incident, et al.

    This week, Dan and Merlin exhale. Don't search for secret doors.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+0jp_95Tz ]]>     Episode 120: Egg MacGuffin https://www.backtowork.limo/120 http://5by5.tv/b2w/120 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: What would you do differently if you had a "safety net?" 1:36:53 false TOPIC: What would you do differently if you had a "safety net?"

    This week, Dan and Merlin congratulate their pal, Marco, on the acquisition of a company he helped co-found.

    Which leads to the nominal topic: what kind of safety net would you need to feel secure, do the things you'd like, and mostly banish the more persistent cumulonimbus clouds of your own anxiety?

    Many angles are explored. Why was Elvis unhappy? How is habitual Schadenfreude and automatic bile ensmallening our culture? Can we ever be—let alone feel—truly secure? And, how much of our old selves do we end up lugging along inside every suitcase we carry?

    Pretty great episode. Especially if you like the ones where Merlin gets all mad. Those are usually good ones.

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    ]]>     TOPIC: What would you do differently if you had a "safety net?"

    This week, Dan and Merlin congratulate their pal, Marco, on the acquisition of a company he helped co-found.

    Which leads to the nominal topic: what kind of safety net would you need to feel secure, do the things you'd like, and mostly banish the more persistent cumulonimbus clouds of your own anxiety?

    Many angles are explored. Why was Elvis unhappy? How is habitual Schadenfreude and automatic bile ensmallening our culture? Can we ever be—let alone feel—truly secure? And, how much of our old selves do we end up lugging along inside every suitcase we carry?

    Pretty great episode. Especially if you like the ones where Merlin gets all mad. Those are usually good ones.

    Links for this episode:

    This week’s episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Shutterstock (use discount code “DANSENTME5” for 30% off any package).

    ]]>     TOPIC: What would you do differently if you had a "safety net?"

    This week, Dan and Merlin congratulate their pal, Marco, on the acquisition of a company he helped co-found.

    Which leads to the nominal topic: what kind of safety net would you need to feel secure, do the things you'd like, and mostly banish the more persistent cumulonimbus clouds of your own anxiety?

    Many angles are explored. Why was Elvis unhappy? How is habitual Schadenfreude and automatic bile ensmallening our culture? Can we ever be—let alone feel—truly secure? And, how much of our old selves do we end up lugging along inside every suitcase we carry?

    Pretty great episode. Especially if you like the ones where Merlin gets all mad. Those are usually good ones.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FP7-zdqg ]]>     Episode 119: Big Bag of Pandora's Potatoes https://www.backtowork.limo/119 http://5by5.tv/b2w/119 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Macintosh Nostalgia and Utter Apple ID Madness. 1:28:33 false TOPIC: Macintosh Nostalgia and Utter Apple ID Madness.

    This week, after an entirely appropriate amount of very important follow-up, Dan and Merlin talk about Susan Kare's original Mac icons, why they're not going to be appearing on John Siracusa's t-shirt, plus the litany of completely monkeyballs problems that now has Merlin ready to literally shoot his Apple ID in the back of the head, mob-style.

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    • Creative Think - Roger von Oech
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Macintosh Nostalgia and Utter Apple ID Madness.

    This week, after an entirely appropriate amount of very important follow-up, Dan and Merlin talk about Susan Kare's original Mac icons, why they're not going to be appearing on John Siracusa's t-shirt, plus the litany of completely monkeyballs problems that now has Merlin ready to literally shoot his Apple ID in the back of the head, mob-style.

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    • [SPONSOR] Squarespace.com
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    • Beyond the To Do List - "Merlin Mann Interview"
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    • 5by5 | The Incomparable #140: The Sublime Magicks of Exposition
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Macintosh Nostalgia and Utter Apple ID Madness.

    This week, after an entirely appropriate amount of very important follow-up, Dan and Merlin talk about Susan Kare's original Mac icons, why they're not going to be appearing on John Siracusa's t-shirt, plus the litany of completely monkeyballs problems that now has Merlin ready to literally shoot his Apple ID in the back of the head, mob-style.

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    • [SPONSOR] Squarespace.com
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    • 5by5 | The Incomparable #140: The Sublime Magicks of Exposition
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    • 5by5 | After Dark #372: No More Merlins: Cut From The Incomparable #140
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    • Age of Ultron - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    • The Devil's Advocate (1997 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    • Apple II series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Apple II series (trademarked with square brackets as "Apple ][") is a set of 8-bit home computers, one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products,[1] designed primarily by Steve Wozniak, manufactured by Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) and introduced in 1977 with the original Apple II. In terms of ease of use, features and expandability the Apple II was a major technological advancement over its predecessor, the Apple I, a limited-production bare circuit board computer for electronics hobbyists that pioneered many features that made the Apple II a commercial success.
    • The Model III TRS-80 System
      The TRS-80 Model III was one of the most successful computers ever built. It was used in schools throughout the United States, replacing the failing Commodores. It was used in offices, factories, and homes. By 1983, when it was replaced by the Model 4, a couple of million must have been sold. (Radio Shack has never given out the figures.) It was supported by the largest software libraries in existence up to that time, and several other operating systems were written for it. It became the standard grade school computer in thousands of school districts and the mainstay of small business.
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      The Enchiridion (which translates to "The Handbook" or "The Manual") was an ancient book with codes of conduct, guidelines, and other helpful information for heroes. The book had great power which allowed it to tear open worm holes between dimensions in the multiverse. It was destroyed by Finn in "The Lich" in order to stop the Lich from gaining access to the multiverse (although, the Lich still made it. See "The Lich" for more details.)
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+EvBfRu2k ]]>     Episode 118: One-Step Corn Kerneler https://www.backtowork.limo/118 http://5by5.tv/b2w/118 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Toward an (Admittedly Dubious) Unified Field Theory of Creativity 1:35:49 false TOPIC: Toward an (Admittedly Dubious) Unified Field Theory of Creativity

    This week, Dan and Merlin consider a framework for understanding the basic modes and focal lengths involved in producing creative work.

    Why and how do we get so hung up and frustrated about getting good at what we do? Why's it so hard to take an abstract idea for making something great, then end up feeling pathologically stymied when we struggle to actually make it?

    The boys return to the classic topic of expertise, especially the frustrating ironies that separate the pro from the amateur from the, as they say, "failure."

    Also under consideration is Roger Von Oech's fascinating modal, character-based approach to making stuff—acknowledging the very different work of the Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior. But, critically, also striving to keep those characters in the right order and on the right parts of the right task at the right time. Then, knowing when to change things up.

    Finally, there's a bit of discussion on Merlin's squirrely obsession with focal length—to not only choose the right mode at the right time, but to stay open to the idea of alternately zooming way out and way in at each step of the process. Accepting the benefits and trade-offs of switching between your macro and fish-eye lenses.

    It's a really good episode—at least way better than it sounds. And, the hosts agree that, until you find a better model for understanding How to Make Stuff, you could do a lot worse than giving this admittedly Byzantine method a spin for yourself.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Shutterstock.com
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Toward an (Admittedly Dubious) Unified Field Theory of Creativity

    This week, Dan and Merlin consider a framework for understanding the basic modes and focal lengths involved in producing creative work.

    Why and how do we get so hung up and frustrated about getting good at what we do? Why's it so hard to take an abstract idea for making something great, then end up feeling pathologically stymied when we struggle to actually make it?

    The boys return to the classic topic of expertise, especially the frustrating ironies that separate the pro from the amateur from the, as they say, "failure."

    Also under consideration is Roger Von Oech's fascinating modal, character-based approach to making stuff—acknowledging the very different work of the Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior. But, critically, also striving to keep those characters in the right order and on the right parts of the right task at the right time. Then, knowing when to change things up.

    Finally, there's a bit of discussion on Merlin's squirrely obsession with focal length—to not only choose the right mode at the right time, but to stay open to the idea of alternately zooming way out and way in at each step of the process. Accepting the benefits and trade-offs of switching between your macro and fish-eye lenses.

    It's a really good episode—at least way better than it sounds. And, the hosts agree that, until you find a better model for understanding How to Make Stuff, you could do a lot worse than giving this admittedly Byzantine method a spin for yourself.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Shutterstock.com
      Over 25 million stock photos, illustrations, vectors, and videos. Use code "**`BACKTOWORK5`**" for 30% off.
    • Selection of Merlin's TextExpander 4 Snippets
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      Dr. Henry Pym originally discovered and isolated a rare group of subatomic particles, which have become known as the "Pym Particles", which could increase or decrease the size and mass of objects or living beings. The Pym Particles work by stunting matter into the Kosmos Dimension when shrinking an subject or accruing extra matter from that dimension when enlarging.
    • Pym Particles (Concept)
      Pym particles first existed in an elixir form that had to be splashed on the object to enlarge or shrink it. Eventually this elixir was made into a gas so if could be quickly aspirated for easier transportation. After accidentally transforming into Giant-Man, Pym further refined the chemical into a variety of color-coded pills. The particles still proved unstable as they trapped Pym at a height of 12 feet. Pym Particles work by the user either shunting mass to the Kosmos Dimension (for shrinking) or taking mass (for growing).
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    • [VIDEO] "The Shining" - "Have you ever had a SINGLE moment's THOUGHT about MY responsibilities?!?"
      JACK TORRANCE: Have you ever had a SINGLE MOMENT'S THOUGHT about my responsibilities? Have you ever thought, for a single solitary moment about my responsibilities to my employers? Has it ever occurred to you that I have agreed to look after the OVERLOOK Hotel until May the FIRST. Does it MATTER TO YOU AT ALL that the OWNERS have placed their COMPLETE CONFIDENCE and TRUST in me, and that I have signed a letter of agreement, a CONTRACT, in which I have accepted that RESPONSIBILITY? Do you have the SLIGHTEST IDEA, what a MORAL AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLE IS, DO YOU? Has it ever occurred to you what would happen to my future, if I were to fail to live up to my responsibilities? Has it ever occurred to you? HAS IT?
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    • The four roles of the creative process | creative.web.net
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    • A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative: Roger von Oech: 9780446404662: Amazon.com: Books
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    • Inedia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK5" for 30% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Toward an (Admittedly Dubious) Unified Field Theory of Creativity

    This week, Dan and Merlin consider a framework for understanding the basic modes and focal lengths involved in producing creative work.

    Why and how do we get so hung up and frustrated about getting good at what we do? Why's it so hard to take an abstract idea for making something great, then end up feeling pathologically stymied when we struggle to actually make it?

    The boys return to the classic topic of expertise, especially the frustrating ironies that separate the pro from the amateur from the, as they say, "failure."

    Also under consideration is Roger Von Oech's fascinating modal, character-based approach to making stuff—acknowledging the very different work of the Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior. But, critically, also striving to keep those characters in the right order and on the right parts of the right task at the right time. Then, knowing when to change things up.

    Finally, there's a bit of discussion on Merlin's squirrely obsession with focal length—to not only choose the right mode at the right time, but to stay open to the idea of alternately zooming way out and way in at each step of the process. Accepting the benefits and trade-offs of switching between your macro and fish-eye lenses.

    It's a really good episode—at least way better than it sounds. And, the hosts agree that, until you find a better model for understanding How to Make Stuff, you could do a lot worse than giving this admittedly Byzantine method a spin for yourself.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Shutterstock.com
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    • This explains everything | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
      In which Merlin presents his highly dubious Unified Field Theory of Creativity.
    • [AUDIO] kung fu grippe - "Origin Stories: John Siracusa on Flu Shots"
      5by5 | Hypercritical #38: Virtually Spotless (October 14, 2011) Genesis of The Siracusa Flu Principle.
    • Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley: 9781563893421: Amazon.com: Books
      Written by Frank Miller. No spoilers, please.
    • Pym Particles - Marvel Comics Database
      Dr. Henry Pym originally discovered and isolated a rare group of subatomic particles, which have become known as the "Pym Particles", which could increase or decrease the size and mass of objects or living beings. The Pym Particles work by stunting matter into the Kosmos Dimension when shrinking an subject or accruing extra matter from that dimension when enlarging.
    • Pym Particles (Concept)
      Pym particles first existed in an elixir form that had to be splashed on the object to enlarge or shrink it. Eventually this elixir was made into a gas so if could be quickly aspirated for easier transportation. After accidentally transforming into Giant-Man, Pym further refined the chemical into a variety of color-coded pills. The particles still proved unstable as they trapped Pym at a height of 12 feet. Pym Particles work by the user either shunting mass to the Kosmos Dimension (for shrinking) or taking mass (for growing).
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      Raised queen-sized inflatable airbed with dual chamber construction
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    • [VIDEO] "The Shining" - "Have you ever had a SINGLE moment's THOUGHT about MY responsibilities?!?"
      JACK TORRANCE: Have you ever had a SINGLE MOMENT'S THOUGHT about my responsibilities? Have you ever thought, for a single solitary moment about my responsibilities to my employers? Has it ever occurred to you that I have agreed to look after the OVERLOOK Hotel until May the FIRST. Does it MATTER TO YOU AT ALL that the OWNERS have placed their COMPLETE CONFIDENCE and TRUST in me, and that I have signed a letter of agreement, a CONTRACT, in which I have accepted that RESPONSIBILITY? Do you have the SLIGHTEST IDEA, what a MORAL AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLE IS, DO YOU? Has it ever occurred to you what would happen to my future, if I were to fail to live up to my responsibilities? Has it ever occurred to you? HAS IT?
    • "Back to Work" Media Survival Guide
      It's a start.
    • Deconstructing Creativity: The 4 Roles You Need to Play to be Fully Creative - Litemind
      These concepts above are not new. The idea of the four creativity roles comes from Roger Von Oech‘s classic work on creativity A Whack on the Side of the Head, as well as the Creative Whack Pack (which is a deck of cards where each of the four roles is a suit — very fun, do check it out too).
    • The four roles of the creative process | creative.web.net
      The following is from A Kick in the Seat of the Pants: Using Your Explorer, Artist, Judge,
    • A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative: Roger von Oech: 9780446404662: Amazon.com: Books
    • A Kick in the Seat of the Pants: Using Your Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior to Be More Creative: Roger Von Oech: 9780060960247: Amazon.com: Books
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #62: Cultural Molasses
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    • [IMG] kung fu grippe - Awesome Comic Book Keyboard Stickers
      Dan is awesome. Ellie put most of the stickers on herself. What a cool present.
    • Regretsy | Where DIY Meets WTF
    • Macbook Keyboard Super Hero Skin by killerduckdecals on Etsy
      Tired of typing away, answering the same emails, writing the same invites, posting the same status updates.... typing the same item descriptions? Super Hero's (and villains) unite! Its like the comic book alphabet bending to the power of your almighty fingertips. This will actually fit both the wireless 13", 15" MacBooks and most MacBook Airs. PLUS it won't block out the awesome backlit keys of the keyboards underneath.
    • Amazon.com: Amco One-Step Corn Kerneler: Kitchen & Dining
      Amco Houseworks, an award-winning brand, has been making cooking and cleaning easier since the 1970s. It's a commitment that's earned it the love and respect of professional and home cooks around the world. Amco Houseworks creates quality, innovative, stylishly designed kitchen tools and accessories that help people enhance the quality of their cooking and entertaining. Amco Houseworks uses commercial grade stainless steel to craft its top quality kitchen utensils and accessories. We specialize in combining precision and performance to create stylishly designed premium kitchen tools. Our products are innovative, are intuitive and easy to use for the cooking enthusiast. This Amco one-step coren kerneler easily removes kernels from the cob in one quick motion. Place the corn kerneler at the narrow end of the cob and press straight down to the bottom of the cob. All kernels will collect neatly and there'll be no more kernel mess to clean up. It holds approximately 2 ears of kernels. To empty, pour kernels from the spout and start again. It is designed with a stainless steel blade that adjusts to the width of the corn and is top rack dishwasher safe.
    • Inedia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Breatharianism is a related concept, in which believers claim food and possibly water are not necessary, and that humans can be sustained solely by prana (the vital life force in Hinduism), or, according to some, by the energy in sunlight (according to Ayurveda, sunlight is one of the main sources of prana). The terms breatharianism or inedia may also refer to this philosophy practised as a lifestyle in place of the usual diet.
    • 5by5 | The Pipeline #7: Merlin Mann
      Merlin Mann is an independent writer, speaker, and broadcaster. He's the creator of 43 Folders, the co-host of You Look Nice Today, a regular guest on MacBreak Weekly, and the author of an upcoming book entitled Inbox Zero.We discuss figuring out and focusing on your values, a new perspective on productivity, ignoring the lizard brain, doing what you like, rejecting novelty, serving the right audience, Picaso, cognition, action, self-discovery, mindfulness, buddhism, and the new book.You can find out more about Merlin on his website, via his weblog, Kung Fu Grippe, and by following him on Twitter.
    • On Writing: 10th Anniversary Edition: A Memoir of the Craft:Amazon:Books
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    • The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life:Amazon:Books
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    • How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way: Stan Lee, John Buscema: 9780671530778: Amazon.com: Books
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    • 8½ (1963) - The Criterion Collection
      Marcello Mastroianni plays Guido Anselmi, a director whose new project is collapsing around him, along with his life. One of the greatest films about film ever made, Federico Fellini’s 8½ (Otto e mezzo) turns one man’s artistic crisis into a grand epic of the cinema. An early working title for 8½ was The Beautiful Confusion, and Fellini’s masterpiece is exactly that: a shimmering dream, a circus, and a magic act.

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK5" for 30% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GkE5Nwmy ]]>     Episode 117: The Flu Shots of Siracusa County https://www.backtowork.limo/117 http://5by5.tv/b2w/117 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Offices, and when to get out of them. 1:31:41 false TOPIC: Offices, and when to get out of them.

    This week—in what will surely be remembered as the greatest Back to Work episode of all time—Dan and Merlin eventually talk about working at a desk and when to take it someplace else.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Squarespace.com
      Build a Website - Squarespace - Squarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7 support - all included.
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      Redefining the origin of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Iron Man! Thor! Ant-Man and the Wasp! Individually, each has the power to fight injustice and protect the innocent. But even the strongest heroes can only do so much when they stand alone. When the mischief god Loki uses the rampaging Hulk as his pawn of destruction in his bid to escape exile, it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stand together and stop him! The adventures of the Avengers echo throughout history, and it all begins here!
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      The Problems: the status of Napoleon’s hat; historically significant panties on the auction block; major issues in corporal punishment; Liza’s mostly lifelike Naugahyde partner; recovering our Oprah memories; John’s investigative broom closet journalism; the IMAX technology that was wasted on the Gunther Gebel Williams clan; conspiracy theories around Pee-wee’s Sarasota jam-up; why Seattle’s goin’ hungry in the lemon yellow sun; Mr. Finnell’s copy is goldenrod; Donovan’s probably fake smile; tackling our usual authenticity issues; some “e”-zy diaeresis häcks; why John’s just not a fan; the salient différence; Merlin’s glass-lined taxi driver problems; how the sunshine bores the daylights out of the one Rolling Stones lick Merlin knows; knowing how or whether to marry the other one from Wham! (U.K.); an opium-dulled death by a thousand mimeographs; the varieties of childhood paddles; in Soviet Alaska, Teamsters bust you; knowing when to save those pedagogically-stained Dolphin shorts; the seasonal difficulties of adjudicating clowns; some sensitive cultural subtleties of ping-pong; and the complex reasons why John can’t stop playing solitaire in traffic.
    • [VIDEO] Grandpa Simpson explains elderly union-busting
      GRANDPA SIMPSON: We can’t bust heads like we used to. But we have our ways. One trick is to tell stories that don’t go anywhere. Like the time I caught the ferry to Shelbyville. I needed a new heel for m’shoe. So I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. So I tied an onion to my belt. Which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on ‘em. Gimme five bees for a quarter, you’d say. Now where was I… oh yeah. The important thing was that I had an onion tied to my belt, which was the style at the time. You couldn’t get white onions, because of the war. The only thing you could get was those big yellow ones…
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    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "yakshaving" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Offices, and when to get out of them.

    This week—in what will surely be remembered as the greatest Back to Work episode of all time—Dan and Merlin eventually talk about working at a desk and when to take it someplace else.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Squarespace.com
      Build a Website - Squarespace - Squarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7 support - all included.
    • GIRL TALK - ALL DAY - ILLEGAL ART
      All Day is intended to be listened to as a whole. It is broken up into individual tracks only for easier navigation.This album is a free download.Girl Talk thanks all artists sampled.
    • Slugline
      Finally, a simple, elegant app for writing screenplays on your Mac. Slugline is a minimal, distraction-free environment for the most important part of screenwriting—the writing part.There are plenty of apps for your final draft. How about one for your first 99?
    • "Double Fantasy," indeed | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
    • humberto ramos (humberto_ramos) on Twitter
      comic book creator, karaoke singerneverland · https://www.facebook.com/ramos.comic
    • Humberto Ramos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Humberto Ramos (born 27 November 1970) is a Mexican comic book penciller, best known for his work on American comic books such as Impulse, The Spectacular Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man and his creator-owned series Crimson.
    • Humberto Ramos Official Site
    • Accidental Tech Podcast
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    • Avengers: The Origin (Avengers (Marvel Paperback)): Joe Casey, Phil Noto: 9780785144007: Amazon.com: Books
      Redefining the origin of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Iron Man! Thor! Ant-Man and the Wasp! Individually, each has the power to fight injustice and protect the innocent. But even the strongest heroes can only do so much when they stand alone. When the mischief god Loki uses the rampaging Hulk as his pawn of destruction in his bid to escape exile, it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stand together and stop him! The adventures of the Avengers echo throughout history, and it all begins here!
    • Mjölnir - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    • Nike Killshot 1979 / Tennis / Vintage Nike - Arkamix : Nike, jordan ,nike retro, nike air force one, vintage nike, running nike, collector nike
      Virtually identical to Merlin's all-time favorite sneakers.
    • Ep. 11: "Everybody Knew What Mr. Finnell Did" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann
      The Problems: the status of Napoleon’s hat; historically significant panties on the auction block; major issues in corporal punishment; Liza’s mostly lifelike Naugahyde partner; recovering our Oprah memories; John’s investigative broom closet journalism; the IMAX technology that was wasted on the Gunther Gebel Williams clan; conspiracy theories around Pee-wee’s Sarasota jam-up; why Seattle’s goin’ hungry in the lemon yellow sun; Mr. Finnell’s copy is goldenrod; Donovan’s probably fake smile; tackling our usual authenticity issues; some “e”-zy diaeresis häcks; why John’s just not a fan; the salient différence; Merlin’s glass-lined taxi driver problems; how the sunshine bores the daylights out of the one Rolling Stones lick Merlin knows; knowing how or whether to marry the other one from Wham! (U.K.); an opium-dulled death by a thousand mimeographs; the varieties of childhood paddles; in Soviet Alaska, Teamsters bust you; knowing when to save those pedagogically-stained Dolphin shorts; the seasonal difficulties of adjudicating clowns; some sensitive cultural subtleties of ping-pong; and the complex reasons why John can’t stop playing solitaire in traffic.
    • [VIDEO] Grandpa Simpson explains elderly union-busting
      GRANDPA SIMPSON: We can’t bust heads like we used to. But we have our ways. One trick is to tell stories that don’t go anywhere. Like the time I caught the ferry to Shelbyville. I needed a new heel for m’shoe. So I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. So I tied an onion to my belt. Which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on ‘em. Gimme five bees for a quarter, you’d say. Now where was I… oh yeah. The important thing was that I had an onion tied to my belt, which was the style at the time. You couldn’t get white onions, because of the war. The only thing you could get was those big yellow ones…
    • E-Book Tarnishes The Reader-Book Relationship : NPR
      Commentator Andrei Codrescu is upset that passages on his eBook reader are highlighted. This happens automatically by a crowd-sourcing program. Codrescu says it takes the privacy out of reading.
    • Underworld - Born Slippy [Trainspotting] - YouTube
    • Brian Eno Ambient 1: Music for Airports (Whole Album) (HQ) - YouTube
    • The Wrens - Ex Girl Collection - YouTube

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "yakshaving" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Offices, and when to get out of them.

    This week—in what will surely be remembered as the greatest Back to Work episode of all time—Dan and Merlin eventually talk about working at a desk and when to take it someplace else.

    Links for this episode:

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+CiwiKMwu ]]>     Episode 116: Beagle Removal Service https://www.backtowork.limo/116 http://5by5.tv/b2w/116 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Quit & Analyze, and Marvel Character Speculation. 1:34:32 false TOPIC: Quit & Analyze, and Marvel Character Speculation.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's "Quit & Analyze" episode, then proceed into a very useful conversation about which characters from the Marvel Universe they're each most like.

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's "Quit & Analyze" episode, then proceed into a very useful conversation about which characters from the Marvel Universe they're each most like.

    Links for this episode:

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    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's "Quit & Analyze" episode, then proceed into a very useful conversation about which characters from the Marvel Universe they're each most like.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+B7oJAR6q ]]>     Episode 115: Invitation to a Blame Party https://www.backtowork.limo/115 http://5by5.tv/b2w/115 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Fixing the Culture of Meetings 1:39:21 false TOPIC: Fixing the Culture of Meetings

    This week, Dan and Merlin address the problems with meetings, and how we can each choose to improve them.

    Ten quick ideas?

    1. Purpose
    2. Agenda
    3. Grazing Policy
    4. Hard Edges
    5. Scheduling Guests
    6. Timekeeper
    7. No Ratholes
    8. Focus
    9. Follow-Up
    10. Consistency

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    ]]>     TOPIC: Fixing the Culture of Meetings

    This week, Dan and Merlin address the problems with meetings, and how we can each choose to improve them.

    Ten quick ideas?

    1. Purpose
    2. Agenda
    3. Grazing Policy
    4. Hard Edges
    5. Scheduling Guests
    6. Timekeeper
    7. No Ratholes
    8. Focus
    9. Follow-Up
    10. Consistency

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Stock Photos, Royalty-Free Images and Vectors - Shutterstock
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    • [VIDEO] Merlin Mann - "Broken Meetings (and how you'll fix them)"
      There's a big elephant in the office today that's becoming harder to ignore—meetings.Even the best meetings can eat up massive person-hours, but those really awful ones will just kill you. You know the type.Those time-wasting, rudderless, repetitious, zombie meetings where "deep dives," "drill downs," and "face time" often mean much is debated, little is accomplished, and everybody leaves feeling broken--AND, often as not, late for their next meeting.In the premiere of this all-new presentation, Merlin Mann attacks Bad Meeting Culture with the same brand of practical, funny, and thought-provoking advice that his popular Inbox Zero talks brought to the topic of email.
    • [SLIDES] BROKEN MEETINGS (and how you'll fix them)
    • [ESSAY] Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule (by Paul Graham; 2009)
      When you're operating on the maker's schedule, meetings are a disaster. A single meeting can blow a whole afternoon, by breaking it into two pieces each too small to do anything hard in. Plus you have to remember to go to the meeting. That's no problem for someone on the manager's schedule. There's always something coming on the next hour
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      The Mushroom War (usually referred to as the Great Mushroom War) is the cause of the post-apocalyptic condition of the Land of Ooo. Not much is known about the war at the moment, but the inclusion of "mushroom" in the title is probably referring to the mushroom shaped explosion generated by atomic weapons. If so, then it is likely that the Land of Ooo and the creatures who inhabit it were created from the nuclear fallout that irradiated the land. The Mushroom War is most likely started by mankind being at war with one another, but on a nuclear scale (such as during the Cold War or the end of WWII).
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      The Enchiridion (which translates to "The Handbook" or "The Manual") was an ancient book with codes of conduct, guidelines, and other helpful information for heroes. The book had great power which allowed it to tear open worm holes between dimensions in the multiverse. It was destroyed by Finn in "The Lich" in order to stop the Lich from gaining access to the multiverse (although, the Lich still made it. See "The Lich" for more details.)
    • Amazon.com: The Adventure Time Encyclopaedia (Encyclopedia): Inhabitants, Lore, Spells, and Ancient Crypt Warnings of the Land of Ooo Circa 19.56 B.G.E. - 501 A.G.E.
      What time is it? Adventure Time?! Explore the magical world of Ooo with Jake the dog and Finn the human, along with the Ice King, Princess Bubblegum, Marceline the Vampire Queen, and all your favorite Adventure Time characters, in this first official guide to Cartoon Network?s hit animated series.Written and compiled by the Lord of Evil himself, The Adventure Time Encyclopaedia matches the playful, subversive tone of the series, detailing everything anyone will ever need to know about the postapocalyptic land of Ooo and its inhabitants?secret lore and spells, fun places you should visit and places where you will probably die, whom to marry and whom not to marry, how to make friends and how to destroy your enemies?plus hand-written marginalia by Finn, Jake, and Marceline. An indispensable companion to the show, this side-splittingly funny love letter to Adventure Time is sure to appeal to fans of all ages. Heck yeah!
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Fixing the Culture of Meetings

    This week, Dan and Merlin address the problems with meetings, and how we can each choose to improve them.

    Ten quick ideas?

    1. Purpose
    2. Agenda
    3. Grazing Policy
    4. Hard Edges
    5. Scheduling Guests
    6. Timekeeper
    7. No Ratholes
    8. Focus
    9. Follow-Up
    10. Consistency

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Stock Photos, Royalty-Free Images and Vectors - Shutterstock
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    • [VIDEO] Merlin Mann - "Broken Meetings (and how you'll fix them)"
      There's a big elephant in the office today that's becoming harder to ignore—meetings.Even the best meetings can eat up massive person-hours, but those really awful ones will just kill you. You know the type.Those time-wasting, rudderless, repetitious, zombie meetings where "deep dives," "drill downs," and "face time" often mean much is debated, little is accomplished, and everybody leaves feeling broken--AND, often as not, late for their next meeting.In the premiere of this all-new presentation, Merlin Mann attacks Bad Meeting Culture with the same brand of practical, funny, and thought-provoking advice that his popular Inbox Zero talks brought to the topic of email.
    • [SLIDES] BROKEN MEETINGS (and how you'll fix them)
    • [ESSAY] Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule (by Paul Graham; 2009)
      When you're operating on the maker's schedule, meetings are a disaster. A single meeting can blow a whole afternoon, by breaking it into two pieces each too small to do anything hard in. Plus you have to remember to go to the meeting. That's no problem for someone on the manager's schedule. There's always something coming on the next hour
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    • Mushroom War - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      The Mushroom War (usually referred to as the Great Mushroom War) is the cause of the post-apocalyptic condition of the Land of Ooo. Not much is known about the war at the moment, but the inclusion of "mushroom" in the title is probably referring to the mushroom shaped explosion generated by atomic weapons. If so, then it is likely that the Land of Ooo and the creatures who inhabit it were created from the nuclear fallout that irradiated the land. The Mushroom War is most likely started by mankind being at war with one another, but on a nuclear scale (such as during the Cold War or the end of WWII).
    • The Enchiridion (book) - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
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    • Amazon.com: The Adventure Time Encyclopaedia (Encyclopedia): Inhabitants, Lore, Spells, and Ancient Crypt Warnings of the Land of Ooo Circa 19.56 B.G.E. - 501 A.G.E.
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      Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20 years after the initial publication of his book, Brooks has revisited his original ideas and added new thoughts and advice, both for readers already familiar with his work and for readers discovering it for the first time.
    • The Mythical Man-Month - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Brooks' observations are based on his experiences at IBM while managing the development of OS/360. He had added more programmers to a project falling behind schedule, a decision that he would later counter-intuitively conclude to have delayed the project even further. He also made the mistake of asserting that one project — writing an ALGOL compiler — would require six months, regardless of the number of workers involved (it required longer). The tendency for managers to repeat such errors in project development led Brooks to quip that his book is called "The Bible of Software Engineering", because "everybody quotes it, some people read it, and a few people go by it." The book is widely regarded as a classic on the human elements of software engineering.
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      End-of-life (EOL) is a term used with respect to a product supplied to customers, indicating that the product is in the end of its useful lifetime and a vendor will no longer be marketing, selling, or sustaining a particular product and may also be limiting or ending support for the product. In the specific case of product sales, the term end-of-sale (EOS) has also been used. The term lifetime, after the last production date, depends on the product and is related to a customer's expected product lifetime. Different lifetime examples include toys from fast food chains (weeks or months), cars (10 years), and mobile phones (3 years).
    • Diceware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Diceware is a method for creating passphrases, passwords, and other cryptographic variables using an ordinary die from a pair of dice as a hardware random number generator. For each word in the passphrase, five rolls of the die are required. The numbers from 1 to 6 that come up in the rolls are assembled as a five digit number, e.g. 43146. That number is then used to look up a word in a word list. In the English list 43146 corresponds to munch.
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      Dr. Nick Riviera, usually referred to as Dr. Nick, is a recurring fictional character in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. He is voiced by Hank Azaria, and first appeared in the episode "Bart Gets Hit by a Car". Dr. Nick is an inept quack physician, and a satire of incompetent medical professionals. Dr. Nick is known for his exclamation of "Hi, everybody!" upon entering a scene, which is immediately followed by the other characters present with, "Hi, Dr. Nick!", with one exception: in "Who Shot Mr. Burns?", Mr. Burns replies with "Ho, mersimp son!", but with the same inflection as the usual greeting.
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    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK4" for 30% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YTj-7vfx ]]>     Episode 114: I'm Moving to FudgePacker https://www.backtowork.limo/114 http://5by5.tv/b2w/114 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Quicksilver and the OS X App Launcher Landscape 1:21:30 false TOPIC: Quicksilver and the OS X App Launcher Landscape

    This week, Dan triumphantly returns from two weeks of crippling illness. So, the boys ease their way back into the groove with a grab bag of great follow-up, some Adventure Time talk, and a longer discussion of popular OS X App launchers, including Quicksilver 1.0, LaunchBar, and Alfred 2.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Build a Website — Squarespace
      Squarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7 support - all included.
    • New Template Design: Adirondack — The Official Squarespace Blog
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    • [PODCAST] 70Decibels - CMD+SPACE - 038 - Inbox Zero and New Projects, with Merlin Mann
      On a very special episode of CMD SPACE Myke is joined by Merlin Mann to discuss Inbox Zero, starting New projects and a fun discussion about Adventure Time (as well as a little about comics, of course).
    • [PODCAST] 5by5 | Mac Power Users #132: Merlin Returns
      Returning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps.
    • Fat Cat Software – iPhoto Library Manager
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    • Drafts: Action Directory
      This directory contains pre-configured custom actions to extend Drafts beyond the actions that come preinstalled with the app. If you have Drafts, browse this directory on your iOS device – when you find an action that interests you, tap the "Install" link and it will be installed in your local version Drafts. Any actions you install can be modified or deleted in the Drafts settings.
    • [GUIDE] Success! Install 10.8 on old unsupported Mac - MacRumors Forums
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      It’s like speed dial, but for more than just phone calls! Launch Center Pro creates lightning quick shortcuts to specific features buried deep within apps. Call a loved one, message a friend, launch Instagram’s camera to quickly snap a pic, tweet, or turn your iPhone into a flashlight. Launch Center Pro gets you to where you’re going faster than ever before!
    • [PODCAST] 5by5 | Mac Power Users #133: Alfred 2
      David and Katie take a deep dive into Alfred 2.0, an application launcher and productivity application for Mac.
    • Forecast
      [awesome web app with detailed weather conditions]
    • Allen Hoskins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Allen Clayton Hoskins (August 9, 1920 – July 26, 1980) was an American child actor, most famous for portraying the character of Farina in 105 Our Gang short films from 1922 to 1931.
    • Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips
      Quicksilver is a fast and free Mac OS X productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly. Quicksilver learns your habits, making your everyday chores simple and efficient.
    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
      After almost 10 years of testing, Quicksilver lays the beta tag to rest. (If the lack of an eszett brings a tear to your eye, you can always reminisce by hitting ?S on your keyboard). What does this release mean? It means more than just a change in the version numbering system - it signifies a maturity of Quicksilver and a sign of what’s to come.
    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
      With the release of Quicksilver v1.0, I sat with Quicksilver’s lead developers (at our respective far-flung computers) to gather their thoughts on this historic occasion, and to find out a bit more about Quicksilver behind the scenes.
    • Alfred App - Productivity App for Mac OS X
      Alfred is an award-winning productivity application for Mac OS XAlfred saves you time when you search for files online or on your Mac. Be more productive with hotkeys, keywords and file actions at your fingertips.
    • Share your Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum
      Share your workflows with fellow Alfred v2 users.
    • LaunchBar 5
      LaunchBar is a smart and powerful, keyboard driven productivity utility that lets you access and control every aspect of your digital life. Whatever you want to get done on your Mac – with LaunchBar it’s only a few keystrokes away.
    • LaunchBar - Switcher’s FAQs
      We’ve noticed an ever increasing number of former Quicksilver users who switched over to LaunchBar, so we’d like to provide an overview of some of the differences and to answer the most frequently asked questions in this regard.
    • Butler · Many Tricks
      Butler's purpose is to ease all those routine tasks you do every day: controlling iTunes, opening programs and documents, switching users, searching for stuff on the web, and more.
    • Dr. Gilmer and Mr. Hyde | This American Life
      Dr. Benjamin Gilmer gets a job at a rural clinic. He finds out he’s replaced someone — also named Dr. Gilmer — who went to prison after killing his own father. But the more Benjamin’s patients talk about the other Dr. Gilmer, the more confused he becomes. Everyone loved the old Dr. Gilmer. So Benjamin starts digging around, trying to understand how a good man can seemingly turn bad.
    • Ep. 69: "Campfire Spaghetti Party" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann
      The Problem: People would treat you so differently if you were literally riding a bear.
    • malinger - Wiktionary
      malinger (third-person singular simple present malingers, present participle malingering, simple past and past participle malingered)(intransitive) To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work or obligation.It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.[edit]
    • kung fu grippe - "Chasing the RIght Zero"
      Once you’ve dedicated yourself to making the things you love, every inbox can and should become a well-monitored servant rather than a merciless master. Because, at the risk of sounding a little fruity, I believe that a life in which we habitually abandon the known Good Things in order to helplessly stab at ““managing”” a nebulous morass of chaoses that we can never control is not much of a life at all.
    • Snitchware – WeatherSnitch 2
      The search for the perfect weather app is over.Beautiful weather conditions, a brilliant interface,and all the weather information you need.
    • Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1: Cory Walker, Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley: 9781582405001: Amazon.com: Books
      Get in on the ground floor! This massive hardcover collects the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkman's Eisner-Nominated super-hero, along with all the extras from the first three trade paperback volumes and even more on top of that! Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 is a can't-miss for anyone who's wanted to start reading Invincible, but needed an easier way to start from the beginning.
    • The Enchiridion (book) - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      The Enchiridion (which translates to "The Handbook" or "The Manual") was an ancient book with codes of conduct, guidelines, and other helpful information for heroes. The book had great power which allowed it to tear open worm holes between dimensions in the multiverse. It was destroyed by Finn in "The Lich" in order to stop the Lich from gaining access to the multiverse (although, the Lich still made it. See "The Lich" for more details.)
    • Simon & Marcy - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Ice King and Marceline 996 years ago.
    • A Glitch Is a Glitch - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Ice King creates a computer virus to delete everybody except him and Princess Bubblegum.
    • Dad's Dungeon - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Jake feels conflicted when his father forces him to try and hold Finn back in a dungeon meant to toughen Finn up.
    • Please Stop Fighting About Your Smartphone | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
      Here’s the thing: Every phone can be right, for the right reasons. Every platform can be wonderful. (Do you know how easy it would be to make a BlackBerry joke right here? Do you? I’ve got the joke right here in my pocket. You sense it even. You’re dying to make it yourself. Go ahead. This one time. Just do it. Whisper it. I’m listening.) Here’s the thing. That Blackberry Z10? It’s right for someone, somewhere. It really is. There’s someone out there who will take that phone home and love it. Just completely love it. Not in a romantic, or sexual way. (I hope.) But nonetheless, love.
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    • Soulver | Acqualia
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    • Drafts - Agile Tortoise
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    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "YAKSHAVING" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Quicksilver and the OS X App Launcher Landscape

    This week, Dan triumphantly returns from two weeks of crippling illness. So, the boys ease their way back into the groove with a grab bag of great follow-up, some Adventure Time talk, and a longer discussion of popular OS X App launchers, including Quicksilver 1.0, LaunchBar, and Alfred 2.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Build a Website — Squarespace
      Squarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7 support - all included.
    • New Template Design: Adirondack — The Official Squarespace Blog
      Adirondack is a modern, clean design built with small business owners and savvy entrepreneurs in mind. Minimal navigation and full header images provide a bold framework for your company or brand. The template is characterized by scrolling effects
    • New Feature Roundup: Page Duplication and More — The Official Squarespace Blog
      While we’re pushing out changes and improvements to Squarespace 6 almost daily, we wanted to point out a few recent updates that you might find helpful:
    • [PODCAST] 70Decibels - CMD+SPACE - 038 - Inbox Zero and New Projects, with Merlin Mann
      On a very special episode of CMD SPACE Myke is joined by Merlin Mann to discuss Inbox Zero, starting New projects and a fun discussion about Adventure Time (as well as a little about comics, of course).
    • [PODCAST] 5by5 | Mac Power Users #132: Merlin Returns
      Returning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps.
    • Fat Cat Software – iPhoto Library Manager
      iPLM also gives you the ability to copy your photos from one library to another, while keeping track of photo metadata that is normally lost when exporting from one library and importing into another. Titles, dates, descriptions, keywords, ratings, faces, and place information are all transferred along with the photos, ensuring that you keep all that information you spent hours entering into iPhoto. Event and albums are also reconstructed when copied, and both the edited and original copies of each photo are copied as well. You can split up a large library into multiple smaller libraries, merge entire libraries together into a big one, or rebuild a corrupt library that is causing iPhoto to hang or crash.
    • Drafts: Action Directory
      This directory contains pre-configured custom actions to extend Drafts beyond the actions that come preinstalled with the app. If you have Drafts, browse this directory on your iOS device – when you find an action that interests you, tap the "Install" link and it will be installed in your local version Drafts. Any actions you install can be modified or deleted in the Drafts settings.
    • [GUIDE] Success! Install 10.8 on old unsupported Mac - MacRumors Forums
      Hi, Welcome. First of all. What is "MLPostFactor" you might ask. Well. As we all know, Apple has dropped OSX Mountain Lion support for older generation of Macs (2006~2008 Macs). The goal of the project is to support all those "drop out" Macs. So we designed this app to do just that. Read more @ Post
    • App Cubby • Hand Crafted iPhone Apps - Launch Center
      It’s like speed dial, but for more than just phone calls! Launch Center Pro creates lightning quick shortcuts to specific features buried deep within apps. Call a loved one, message a friend, launch Instagram’s camera to quickly snap a pic, tweet, or turn your iPhone into a flashlight. Launch Center Pro gets you to where you’re going faster than ever before!
    • [PODCAST] 5by5 | Mac Power Users #133: Alfred 2
      David and Katie take a deep dive into Alfred 2.0, an application launcher and productivity application for Mac.
    • Forecast
      [awesome web app with detailed weather conditions]
    • Allen Hoskins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Allen Clayton Hoskins (August 9, 1920 – July 26, 1980) was an American child actor, most famous for portraying the character of Farina in 105 Our Gang short films from 1922 to 1931.
    • Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips
      Quicksilver is a fast and free Mac OS X productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly. Quicksilver learns your habits, making your everyday chores simple and efficient.
    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
      After almost 10 years of testing, Quicksilver lays the beta tag to rest. (If the lack of an eszett brings a tear to your eye, you can always reminisce by hitting ?S on your keyboard). What does this release mean? It means more than just a change in the version numbering system - it signifies a maturity of Quicksilver and a sign of what’s to come.
    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
      With the release of Quicksilver v1.0, I sat with Quicksilver’s lead developers (at our respective far-flung computers) to gather their thoughts on this historic occasion, and to find out a bit more about Quicksilver behind the scenes.
    • Alfred App - Productivity App for Mac OS X
      Alfred is an award-winning productivity application for Mac OS XAlfred saves you time when you search for files online or on your Mac. Be more productive with hotkeys, keywords and file actions at your fingertips.
    • Share your Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum
      Share your workflows with fellow Alfred v2 users.
    • LaunchBar 5
      LaunchBar is a smart and powerful, keyboard driven productivity utility that lets you access and control every aspect of your digital life. Whatever you want to get done on your Mac – with LaunchBar it’s only a few keystrokes away.
    • LaunchBar - Switcher’s FAQs
      We’ve noticed an ever increasing number of former Quicksilver users who switched over to LaunchBar, so we’d like to provide an overview of some of the differences and to answer the most frequently asked questions in this regard.
    • Butler · Many Tricks
      Butler's purpose is to ease all those routine tasks you do every day: controlling iTunes, opening programs and documents, switching users, searching for stuff on the web, and more.
    • Dr. Gilmer and Mr. Hyde | This American Life
      Dr. Benjamin Gilmer gets a job at a rural clinic. He finds out he’s replaced someone — also named Dr. Gilmer — who went to prison after killing his own father. But the more Benjamin’s patients talk about the other Dr. Gilmer, the more confused he becomes. Everyone loved the old Dr. Gilmer. So Benjamin starts digging around, trying to understand how a good man can seemingly turn bad.
    • Ep. 69: "Campfire Spaghetti Party" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann
      The Problem: People would treat you so differently if you were literally riding a bear.
    • malinger - Wiktionary
      malinger (third-person singular simple present malingers, present participle malingering, simple past and past participle malingered)(intransitive) To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work or obligation.It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.[edit]
    • kung fu grippe - "Chasing the RIght Zero"
      Once you’ve dedicated yourself to making the things you love, every inbox can and should become a well-monitored servant rather than a merciless master. Because, at the risk of sounding a little fruity, I believe that a life in which we habitually abandon the known Good Things in order to helplessly stab at ““managing”” a nebulous morass of chaoses that we can never control is not much of a life at all.
    • Snitchware – WeatherSnitch 2
      The search for the perfect weather app is over.Beautiful weather conditions, a brilliant interface,and all the weather information you need.
    • Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1: Cory Walker, Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley: 9781582405001: Amazon.com: Books
      Get in on the ground floor! This massive hardcover collects the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkman's Eisner-Nominated super-hero, along with all the extras from the first three trade paperback volumes and even more on top of that! Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 is a can't-miss for anyone who's wanted to start reading Invincible, but needed an easier way to start from the beginning.
    • The Enchiridion (book) - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      The Enchiridion (which translates to "The Handbook" or "The Manual") was an ancient book with codes of conduct, guidelines, and other helpful information for heroes. The book had great power which allowed it to tear open worm holes between dimensions in the multiverse. It was destroyed by Finn in "The Lich" in order to stop the Lich from gaining access to the multiverse (although, the Lich still made it. See "The Lich" for more details.)
    • Simon & Marcy - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Ice King and Marceline 996 years ago.
    • A Glitch Is a Glitch - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Ice King creates a computer virus to delete everybody except him and Princess Bubblegum.
    • Dad's Dungeon - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Jake feels conflicted when his father forces him to try and hold Finn back in a dungeon meant to toughen Finn up.
    • Please Stop Fighting About Your Smartphone | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
      Here’s the thing: Every phone can be right, for the right reasons. Every platform can be wonderful. (Do you know how easy it would be to make a BlackBerry joke right here? Do you? I’ve got the joke right here in my pocket. You sense it even. You’re dying to make it yourself. Go ahead. This one time. Just do it. Whisper it. I’m listening.) Here’s the thing. That Blackberry Z10? It’s right for someone, somewhere. It really is. There’s someone out there who will take that phone home and love it. Just completely love it. Not in a romantic, or sexual way. (I hope.) But nonetheless, love.
    • Mac OS X Automation: Services Manager
      [An _indispensable_ app for turning OS X Services on and off and easily setting command keys]
    • Cobook Contacts - the new iPhone and Mac address book
      A better address bookFind contacts faster and organize them with tags. Get integrated social profiles and keep contacts up-to-date automatically.
    • Soulver | Acqualia
      Soulver helps you work things out. It's quicker to use than a spreadsheet, and smarter and clearer than a traditional calculator. Use Soulver to play around with numbers, do "back of the envelope" quick calculations, and solve day-to-day problems.
    • Drafts - Agile Tortoise
      Drafts is a different kind of note taking app. In Drafts, text comes first – open the app and get a new, blank draft. Don’t get bogged down in a timeline to tweet or post to Facebook and App.net. Don’t tap through multiple screens to compose an email or SMS. Don’t navigate folders, create files and name them just to jot down a note or create a todo. Drafts is available for both iPhone and iPad.
    • Accidental Tech Podcast
      A Tech Podcast We Accidentally Created While Trying to Do a Car Show. Featuring Marco Arment, Casey Liss, and John Siracusa.
    • Drafts - Agile Tortoise

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "YAKSHAVING" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Quicksilver and the OS X App Launcher Landscape

    This week, Dan triumphantly returns from two weeks of crippling illness. So, the boys ease their way back into the groove with a grab bag of great follow-up, some Adventure Time talk, and a longer discussion of popular OS X App launchers, including Quicksilver 1.0, LaunchBar, and Alfred 2.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Build a Website — Squarespace
      Squarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7 support - all included.
    • New Template Design: Adirondack — The Official Squarespace Blog
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    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
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      malinger (third-person singular simple present malingers, present participle malingering, simple past and past participle malingered)(intransitive) To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work or obligation.It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.[edit]
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    • The Enchiridion (book) - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
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    • Simon & Marcy - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
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    • Please Stop Fighting About Your Smartphone | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
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    • Drafts - Agile Tortoise
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+oNZBQlTt ]]>     Episode 113: Entropy's Gonna Do Its Business https://www.backtowork.limo/113 http://5by5.tv/b2w/113 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Drafts for iOS, and Who You Want to Be 1:21:22 false TOPIC: Drafts for iOS, and Who You Want to Be

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover two very different topics.

    First, there's a detailed discussion of one of Merlin's favorite iOS apps, Drafts, including a deep dive on the app's extraordinary interactions with everything from Twitter to calendars to Dropbox.

    Second, Dan and Merlin have an A-plus conversation on the hardest question you’ll ask yourself this week: “Is this who I want to be?”

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Shutterstock
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    • Fancy Monkeys - Scruffy Thinking - Scruffy.TV
      On this special That Scruffy Post Show Kanen sits down with Stu Maschwitz and Merlin Mann on their second visit to the show! They discuss delegation, dealing with email and to do lists, assistants, and working hard to make being lazy possible. Does it get better than that?
    • Why 'Adventure Time' Is the Best Sci-Fi Show on TV Right Now | Filmmakers, Film Industry, Film Festivals, Awards & Movie Reviews | Indiewire
      Sometimes you love a show so much it can do weird things to your head. I've gone out on a limb with Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time" by deeming it a groundbreaking form of cartoon storytelling that fuses several eras of animation into a delightfully surreal and yet oddly familiar experience. I also wondered if the entire show was one big metaphor for sex. I stand by the former and wince a little when contemplating the latter as anything other than one more manifestation of the fun possibilities involved in reading into a show that has a deceptively simple surface and tangibly dark interiors. But after last night's wonderful flashback special episode, "Simon and Marcy," I'm convinced of one thing: "Adventure Time" is the best science fiction show on television right now.
    • Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips
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    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
      After almost 10 years of testing, Quicksilver lays the beta tag to rest. (If the lack of an eszett brings a tear to your eye, you can always reminisce by hitting ?S on your keyboard). What does this release mean? It means more than just a change in the version numbering system - it signifies a maturity of Quicksilver and a sign of what’s to come.
    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
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    • Drafts - Agile Tortoise
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    • Marceline & Simon - "Remember You"
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    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by: Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK4" for 30% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Drafts for iOS, and Who You Want to Be

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover two very different topics.

    First, there's a detailed discussion of one of Merlin's favorite iOS apps, Drafts, including a deep dive on the app's extraordinary interactions with everything from Twitter to calendars to Dropbox.

    Second, Dan and Merlin have an A-plus conversation on the hardest question you’ll ask yourself this week: “Is this who I want to be?”

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Shutterstock
      Royalty-Free Subscription Stock Photography & Vector Art - Search and select from millions of high resolution royalty free images, stock photos, vector art, and stock photography.
    • Fancy Monkeys - Scruffy Thinking - Scruffy.TV
      On this special That Scruffy Post Show Kanen sits down with Stu Maschwitz and Merlin Mann on their second visit to the show! They discuss delegation, dealing with email and to do lists, assistants, and working hard to make being lazy possible. Does it get better than that?
    • Why 'Adventure Time' Is the Best Sci-Fi Show on TV Right Now | Filmmakers, Film Industry, Film Festivals, Awards & Movie Reviews | Indiewire
      Sometimes you love a show so much it can do weird things to your head. I've gone out on a limb with Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time" by deeming it a groundbreaking form of cartoon storytelling that fuses several eras of animation into a delightfully surreal and yet oddly familiar experience. I also wondered if the entire show was one big metaphor for sex. I stand by the former and wince a little when contemplating the latter as anything other than one more manifestation of the fun possibilities involved in reading into a show that has a deceptively simple surface and tangibly dark interiors. But after last night's wonderful flashback special episode, "Simon and Marcy," I'm convinced of one thing: "Adventure Time" is the best science fiction show on television right now.
    • Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips
      Quicksilver is a fast and free Mac OS X productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly. Quicksilver learns your habits, making your everyday chores simple and efficient.
    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
      After almost 10 years of testing, Quicksilver lays the beta tag to rest. (If the lack of an eszett brings a tear to your eye, you can always reminisce by hitting ?S on your keyboard). What does this release mean? It means more than just a change in the version numbering system - it signifies a maturity of Quicksilver and a sign of what’s to come.
    • Quicksilver — LoveQuicksilver Blog
      With the release of Quicksilver v1.0, I sat with Quicksilver’s lead developers (at our respective far-flung computers) to gather their thoughts on this historic occasion, and to find out a bit more about Quicksilver behind the scenes.
    • Drafts - Agile Tortoise
      Drafts is a different kind of note taking app. In Drafts, text comes first – open the app and get a new, blank draft. Don’t get bogged down in a timeline to tweet or post to Facebook and App.net. Don’t tap through multiple screens to compose an email or SMS. Don’t navigate folders, create files and name them just to jot down a note or create a todo. Drafts is available for both iPhone and iPad.
    • Amazon.com: "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
    • Gunter - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical! | kung fu grippe
    • Depeche Mode - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Depeche Mode (pron.: /dɨˈpɛʃ/) are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group’s original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan (lead vocals, occasional songwriter since 2005), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981), Andy Fletcher (keyboards) and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter 1980–81). Clarke left the band after the release of their 1981 debut album, Speak & Spell, and was replaced by Alan Wilder (keyboards, drums, occasional songwriter) with Gore taking over songwriting. Wilder left the band in 1995; Gahan, Gore, and Fletcher have since continued as a trio.
    • Prolost - About
      Stu Maschwitz is a filmmaker, photographer, and writer, with a passion for kinetic storytelling. A graduate of CalArts, Maschwitz spent four years at Industrial Light
    • Stu Maschwitz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Stuart T. Maschwitz, commonly known as Stu Maschwitz, was the co-founder and chief technology officer of The Orphanage, a visual effects company that was based in California. He has worked as senior visual effects supervisor on several films. He previously worked at Industrial Light and Magic.
    • Stu Maschwitz (5tu) on Twitter
      Filmmaking nerd.Bay Area, CA http://prolost.com
    • Stuart T. Maschwitz - IMDb
    • I Remember You - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Ice King visits Marceline to ask for help in creating a song to attract princesses, but Marceline struggles to deal emotionally with his presence.
    • Simon and Marcy - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Synopsis: Ice King and Marceline 996 years ago.
    • Simon and Marcy/Transcript - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
    • Gunter - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical!
      Gunter is the name of the penguin that most commonly accompanies the Ice King, although in "Princess Monster Wife," it is shown that multiple penguins have subtle variants of that name but the Ice King pronounces the other penguins' names differently. The Ice King uses Gunter as his personal servant, whereas the other penguins working for the Ice King are more or less slaves. It is not completely clear whether Gunter is male or female.
    • A Bug's Life (1998)
    • David L. Lander - IMDb
    • Dunbar's number - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Dunbar's number is a suggested cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships. These are relationships in which an individual knows who each person is, and how each person relates to every other person.[1] Proponents assert that numbers larger than this generally require more restrictive rules, laws, and enforced norms to maintain a stable, cohesive group. It has been proposed to lie between 100 and 230, with a commonly used value of 150.
    • Audiobus: Live, app-to-app audio.
      Bring your audio apps together.
    • Drafts for iPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store
      Drafts, where text starts on iOS.
    • Sherlock - TV.com
      This three-part series retells the tale of England's most celebrated detective but in a modern-day setting, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman taking the leads as Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson respectively.
    • Nuts (Pitiful Old Man) / Remember You - Marceline and The Ice King (aka Simon) - YouTube
      This is from the cartoon Adventure Time from episode 4x25 called 'I Remember You'. Olivia Olson played Marcy and The Ice King is played by Tom Kenny.
    • Anna Debenham (anna_debenham) on Twitter
      Front-end Astronaut Brighton · http://www.maban.co.uk
    • Marceline & Simon - "Remember You"
      This magic keeps me alive But, it's making me crazy And, I need to save you But, who's going to save me? Please forgive me for whatever I do When I don't remember you
    • Remember you (Marceline & the Ice King) lyrics - ADVENTURE TIME
      "Marceline…I can feel myself slipping away"
    • Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.
      The Mac calendar you'll actually enjoy using
    • App Cubby • Hand Crafted iPhone Apps - Launch Center
      Launch actions, not just apps! It’s like speed dial, but for more than just phone calls! Launch Center Pro creates lightning quick shortcuts to specific features buried deep within apps. Call a loved one, message a friend, launch Instagram’s camera to quickly snap a pic, tweet, or turn your iPhone into a flashlight. Launch Center Pro gets you to where you’re going faster than ever before!
    • 5by5 | Hypercritical #15: The Bridges of Siracusa County
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      Dan and Merlin talk about "Cranking" - Merlin's latest post at 43folders.com.
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      On this special That Scruffy Post Show Kanen sits down with Stu Maschwitz and Merlin Mann on their second visit to the show! They discuss delegation, dealing with email and to do lists, assistants, and working hard to make being lazy possible. Does it get better than that?
    • IMDB: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
    • Fantastic Mr Fox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    • "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy - Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Drafts for iOS, and Who You Want to Be

    This week, Dan and Merlin cover two very different topics.

    First, there's a detailed discussion of one of Merlin's favorite iOS apps, Drafts, including a deep dive on the app's extraordinary interactions with everything from Twitter to calendars to Dropbox.

    Second, Dan and Merlin have an A-plus conversation on the hardest question you’ll ask yourself this week: “Is this who I want to be?”

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      Sometimes you love a show so much it can do weird things to your head. I've gone out on a limb with Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time" by deeming it a groundbreaking form of cartoon storytelling that fuses several eras of animation into a delightfully surreal and yet oddly familiar experience. I also wondered if the entire show was one big metaphor for sex. I stand by the former and wince a little when contemplating the latter as anything other than one more manifestation of the fun possibilities involved in reading into a show that has a deceptively simple surface and tangibly dark interiors. But after last night's wonderful flashback special episode, "Simon and Marcy," I'm convinced of one thing: "Adventure Time" is the best science fiction show on television right now.
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      Drafts is a different kind of note taking app. In Drafts, text comes first – open the app and get a new, blank draft. Don’t get bogged down in a timeline to tweet or post to Facebook and App.net. Don’t tap through multiple screens to compose an email or SMS. Don’t navigate folders, create files and name them just to jot down a note or create a todo. Drafts is available for both iPhone and iPad.
    • Amazon.com: "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
    • Gunter - The Adventure Time Wiki. Mathematical! | kung fu grippe
    • Depeche Mode - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Depeche Mode (pron.: /dɨˈpɛʃ/) are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group’s original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan (lead vocals, occasional songwriter since 2005), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981), Andy Fletcher (keyboards) and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter 1980–81). Clarke left the band after the release of their 1981 debut album, Speak & Spell, and was replaced by Alan Wilder (keyboards, drums, occasional songwriter) with Gore taking over songwriting. Wilder left the band in 1995; Gahan, Gore, and Fletcher have since continued as a trio.
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    • Dunbar's number - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Dunbar's number is a suggested cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships. These are relationships in which an individual knows who each person is, and how each person relates to every other person.[1] Proponents assert that numbers larger than this generally require more restrictive rules, laws, and enforced norms to maintain a stable, cohesive group. It has been proposed to lie between 100 and 230, with a commonly used value of 150.
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    • IMDB: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
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      Fantastic Mr Fox is a children's novel written by British author Roald Dahl. It was published in 1970 by George Allen & Unwin in the UK and Alfred A. Knopf in the U.S., with illustrations by Donald Chaffin. The first UK Puffin paperback edition, first issued in 1974, featured illustrations by Jill Bennett. Later editions have featured illustrations by Tony Ross (1988) and Quentin Blake (1996). The story is about Mr Fox and how he outwits his farmer neighbours to steal their food from right under their noses.
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      On this special That Scruffy Post Show Kanen sits down with Stu Maschwitz and Merlin Mann on their second visit to the show! They discuss delegation, dealing with email and to do lists, assistants, and working hard to make being lazy possible. Does it get better than that?
    • "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy - Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists
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    • Marceline the Vampire Queen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Marceline the Vampire Queen is a main character in the American animated television series Adventure Time created by Pendleton Ward. She is voiced by Olivia Olson in most appearances, by Ava Acres as a child and by Cloris Leachman as an old woman. Marceline is a fun-loving 1,000-year-old trickster vampire queen. The name Marceline is based on the middle name of a childhood friend of Ward's, Marie. The artistic design for Marceline was created by Ward, with small changes and additions added by Phil Rynda, former lead character designer and prop designer for Adventure Time. Unlike a traditional vampire, Marceline does not need to drink blood to survive; rather, she eats the color red. Marceline is a musician who plays an electric bass that she made from her family's heirloom battle-axe.
    • About handleOpenURL: - handleOpenURL: Shared Interapp Communication on iOS
      We set up handleOpenURL.com because we were looking for a central place where we could find more info about the schemes other apps were using and where we could share the schemes we implemented in our apps. Searching the Internet turned up information scattered all over the net. We thought it would be a nice thing to set up a place where this information is collected. handleOpenURL.com is open to developers to share their URL schemes.
    • IPhone URL Schemes - akosma wiki
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    • Writing Kit 3.x · Unitasking at its finest
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    • whacker - The Jargon File v4.4.7
      A person, similar to a hacker, who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities. Whereas a hacker tends to produce great hacks, a whacker only ends up whacking the system or program in question. Whackers are often quite egotistical and eager to claim wizard status, regardless of the views of their peers.
    • Antonio Gramsci (Hegemony) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      For Gramsci, hegemonic dominance ultimately relied on a "consented" coercion, and in a "crisis of authority" the "masks of consent" slip away, revealing the fist of force.

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by: Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK4" for 30% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YJTuA0E5 ]]>     Episode 112: Touching Pizza and Robotron https://www.backtowork.limo/112 http://5by5.tv/b2w/112 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Choosing Your Forks. 1:34:43 false TOPIC: Choosing Your Forks.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of the deeper and more slippery issues behind changes in our career and life.

    In particular, how do we go from a vague tickle to that feeling of full-blown intolerability that can end up driving a change? Are we looking backward at what we should be doing as we slavishly catalog our many petty aggrievements? Or, do we take two giant steps back and apply a cooler eye to what we really want to do next?

    Even before we find our forks in the road, how can we know a big decision might or should be coming our way? And, how do we stay current on that never-ending need to accept and plan for the changes we never could have anticipated?

    It's tough at 23, it's super-hard at 30, and, brother, is it ever murder at 50.

    Sure, it's a little fruity, but, yeah: you need to write the story you really want to live. Rather than just cobbling together a flattering post-mortem on how you magically ended up where you are.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] We Source, Roast, and Ship Coffee. You Brew. | Tonx
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    • Find The Thing You're Most Passionate About, Then Do It On Nights And Weekends For The Rest Of Your Life | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
      I can’t stress this enough: Do what you love…in between work commitments, and family commitments, and commitments that tend to pop up and take immediate precedence over doing the thing you love.
    • Ep. 67: "All of the Small Beer" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann
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      But despite its primacy in our lives, our sense of smell is often overlooked when we record our history. We tend to connect with the past visually - we look at objects displayed in a museum, photographs in a documentary, the writing in a manuscript. Sometimes we might hear a vintage speech, or touch an ancient artifact and imagine what it was like to use it. But our knowledge of the past is almost completely deodorized. [[via](https://twitter.com/AdamSholds/status/316591826410811393)]
    • State-dependent learning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      State-dependent learning, or state-dependent memory, is the phenomenon in which the retrieval of a memory is most effective when an individual is in the same state of consciousness as it was when the memory was formed.[1] The term is typically used to describe states of consciousness induced by psychoactive drugs—most commonly, alcohol.[2] [[via](https://twitter.com/djbender/status/316591443563134976)]
    • How to Memorize a Deck of Cards with Dominic O'Brien - YouTube
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    • You Can Have an Amazing Memory: Learn Life-Changing Techniques and Tips from the Memory Maestro: Dominic O'Brien: 9781907486456: Amazon.com: Books
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    • Good from the First Drop - The New Disruptors - Mule Radio Syndicate
      Tony Konecny, better known as Tonx, has been sourcing and roasting beans for a numbers of years, and recently founded Tonx Coffee, a subscription service that delivers whole beans from small batch roasting every two weeks. It’s not a bean of the month club. It’s a way to bypass the overchoice that one can face in specialty coffee shops, and get the assurance that the beans are fresh and good every time. In this episode, listen to Tonx and his ecommerce guru Nik Bauman talk about the joys of coffee and the joys of starting a business in which you can talk directly to your customers without anyone else getting in the way. There’s a brief interlude in which the host and a friend have a little Tonx tasting, too.
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Choosing Your Forks.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of the deeper and more slippery issues behind changes in our career and life.

    In particular, how do we go from a vague tickle to that feeling of full-blown intolerability that can end up driving a change? Are we looking backward at what we should be doing as we slavishly catalog our many petty aggrievements? Or, do we take two giant steps back and apply a cooler eye to what we really want to do next?

    Even before we find our forks in the road, how can we know a big decision might or should be coming our way? And, how do we stay current on that never-ending need to accept and plan for the changes we never could have anticipated?

    It's tough at 23, it's super-hard at 30, and, brother, is it ever murder at 50.

    Sure, it's a little fruity, but, yeah: you need to write the story you really want to live. Rather than just cobbling together a flattering post-mortem on how you magically ended up where you are.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] We Source, Roast, and Ship Coffee. You Brew. | Tonx
      You're about to join Merlin Mann on a coffee journey.
    • [SPONSOR] PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFs
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    • State-dependent learning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    • Transactive memory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      A transactive memory system is a mechanism through which groups collectively encode, store, and retrieve knowledge. Transactive memory was initially studied in couples and families where individuals had close relationships but was later extended to teams, larger groups, and organizations to explain how they develop a "group mind" [[via](https://twitter.com/emersunn/status/316593415489982465)]
    • You Can Have an Amazing Memory: Learn Life-Changing Techniques and Tips from the Memory Maestro: Dominic O'Brien: 9781907486456: Amazon.com: Books
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    • Good from the First Drop - The New Disruptors - Mule Radio Syndicate
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    • Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac/iPad/iPhone (920-003884): Computers & Accessories
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    • New Field Guide: Markdown — MacSparky
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    • Memory and Forgetting - Radiolab
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    • Adam Green: The Spectacular Thefts of Apollo Robbins, Pickpocket : The New Yorker
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    • The Rock-afire Explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    • Steven Seagal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Seagal moved to Japan in his late teens after he went to Japan with his father who was visiting for military purposes and met karate masters and decided to remain in Japan. He received his 1st dan degree (Shodan) under the direction of Koichi Tohei. He continued to train in aikido as a student of Seiseki Abe, Koichi Tohei (whose aikido organization, Ki Society, Seagal refused to join in favor of staying with the Aikikai), Kisaburo Osawa, Hiroshi Isoyama and the second doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba. He attained a 7th dan degree and Shihan in aikido and became the first foreigner to operate an aikido dojo in Japan
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    • Aikido - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical strength, as the aikid?ka (aikido practitioner) "leads" the attacker's momentum using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws or joint locks.[5]
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      CHRIS BACHALO is internationally recognized as one of the most popular artists in the comic industry. His body of work covers a wide spectrum of genres ranging from the critically acclaimed “Sandman,” “Shade,” “Death, The High Cost of Living” and “Batman” series for DC to “Incredible Hulk,” “Uncanny X-Men,” “The Amazing Spider-man,” “Captain America” and the quirky pop favorite “Generation X,” which he co-created with Scott Lobdell for Marvel Comics. Generation X, became the first title from Marvel that was adapted into a live action film for Fox.The short story “The Wheel” written by Stardust and Beowulf writer Neil Gaimen and illustrated by Chris featured the Death character and was inducted into the library of Congress in 2003. It was created as part of a tribute to 911. His cover work for the title Hunter, The Age of Magic for DC was included as part of a New York gallery show for the Society of Illustrators. He is currently working on Marvels’ newest XMEN title, the critically acclaimed, Wolverine and the X-Men with Jason Aaron.
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Choosing Your Forks.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about some of the deeper and more slippery issues behind changes in our career and life.

    In particular, how do we go from a vague tickle to that feeling of full-blown intolerability that can end up driving a change? Are we looking backward at what we should be doing as we slavishly catalog our many petty aggrievements? Or, do we take two giant steps back and apply a cooler eye to what we really want to do next?

    Even before we find our forks in the road, how can we know a big decision might or should be coming our way? And, how do we stay current on that never-ending need to accept and plan for the changes we never could have anticipated?

    It's tough at 23, it's super-hard at 30, and, brother, is it ever murder at 50.

    Sure, it's a little fruity, but, yeah: you need to write the story you really want to live. Rather than just cobbling together a flattering post-mortem on how you magically ended up where you are.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] We Source, Roast, and Ship Coffee. You Brew. | Tonx
      You're about to join Merlin Mann on a coffee journey.
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      I can’t stress this enough: Do what you love…in between work commitments, and family commitments, and commitments that tend to pop up and take immediate precedence over doing the thing you love.
    • Ep. 67: "All of the Small Beer" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann
      The Problem: Fixing the problem at the attitude level.
    • Pill Organization | Walgreens
    • A whiff of history - The Boston Globe
      But despite its primacy in our lives, our sense of smell is often overlooked when we record our history. We tend to connect with the past visually - we look at objects displayed in a museum, photographs in a documentary, the writing in a manuscript. Sometimes we might hear a vintage speech, or touch an ancient artifact and imagine what it was like to use it. But our knowledge of the past is almost completely deodorized. [[via](https://twitter.com/AdamSholds/status/316591826410811393)]
    • State-dependent learning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      State-dependent learning, or state-dependent memory, is the phenomenon in which the retrieval of a memory is most effective when an individual is in the same state of consciousness as it was when the memory was formed.[1] The term is typically used to describe states of consciousness induced by psychoactive drugs—most commonly, alcohol.[2] [[via](https://twitter.com/djbender/status/316591443563134976)]
    • How to Memorize a Deck of Cards with Dominic O'Brien - YouTube
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    • Transactive memory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      A transactive memory system is a mechanism through which groups collectively encode, store, and retrieve knowledge. Transactive memory was initially studied in couples and families where individuals had close relationships but was later extended to teams, larger groups, and organizations to explain how they develop a "group mind" [[via](https://twitter.com/emersunn/status/316593415489982465)]
    • You Can Have an Amazing Memory: Learn Life-Changing Techniques and Tips from the Memory Maestro: Dominic O'Brien: 9781907486456: Amazon.com: Books
      Never forget a name or a number again! Dominic O'Brien is legendary for winning the World Memory Championship eight times and outwitting the casinos of Las Vegas to win a fortune at blackjack. Here, for the first time, he reveals his secrets for memory mastery. Follow his brain-boosting techniques and turn your mind into a super-powered computer that will recall PIN numbers with ease, remember directions, and help bring you success in business, leisure, and relationships.
    • Good from the First Drop - The New Disruptors - Mule Radio Syndicate
      Tony Konecny, better known as Tonx, has been sourcing and roasting beans for a numbers of years, and recently founded Tonx Coffee, a subscription service that delivers whole beans from small batch roasting every two weeks. It’s not a bean of the month club. It’s a way to bypass the overchoice that one can face in specialty coffee shops, and get the assurance that the beans are fresh and good every time. In this episode, listen to Tonx and his ecommerce guru Nik Bauman talk about the joys of coffee and the joys of starting a business in which you can talk directly to your customers without anyone else getting in the way. There’s a brief interlude in which the host and a friend have a little Tonx tasting, too.
    • Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac/iPad/iPhone (920-003884): Computers & Accessories
      Charges itself with lamplight or sunlight, indoors or outdoors; Fully charged, it works for at least three months-even in total darkness; Easy-switching Bluetooth connection enables switching from Mac to iPad or iPhone as simple and easy as pushing a button; Unique concave key design delivers fast, quiet typing, with more precision than your iPad or iPhone on-screen keyboard; From the PVC-free construction to the fully recyclable box, designed to reduce its environmental footprint
    • New Field Guide: Markdown — MacSparky
      Markdown started as a clever way to write for the web but has become so much more. This book demystifies Markdown, making it easy for anybody to learn. This book includes 130 pages and 27 screencasts totaling more than one and a half hours of video. There is also an additional hour of audio interviews. This book will take you from zero knowledge of Markdown to being a Markdown pro and change the way you write for the better.
    • Memory and Forgetting - Radiolab
      Remembering is an unstable and profoundly unreliable process--it’s easy come, easy go as we learn how true memories can be obliterated, and false ones added. And Oliver Sacks joins us to tell the story of an amnesiac whose love for his wife and music transcend his 7-second memory. [[via](https://twitter.com/montewv/status/316594588838162433)]
    • Crazy: The Best Pick Pocket Ever On The Today Show - YouTube
      Apollo Rollins is a mind-blowing pickpocket.
    • Adam Green: The Spectacular Thefts of Apollo Robbins, Pickpocket : The New Yorker
      A few years ago, at a Las Vegas convention for magicians, Penn Jillette, of the act Penn and Teller, was introduced to a soft-spoken young man named Apollo Robbins, who has a reputation as a pickpocket of almost supernatural ability. Jillette, who ranks pickpockets, he says, "a few notches below hypnotists on the show-biz totem pole," was holding court at a table of colleagues, and he asked Robbins for a demonstration, ready to be unimpressed. Robbins demurred, claiming that he felt uncomfortable working in front of other magicians. He pointed out that, since Jillette was wearing only shorts and a sports shirt, he wouldn?t have much to work with. "Come on," Jillette said. "Steal something from me."
    • The Rock-afire Explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Rock-afire Explosion is an animatronic robot band that played in Showbiz Pizza Place from 1980 to 1990, and in various Showbiz Pizza locations between 1990-1992 as Showbiz rebranded and the band was steadily replaced by Chuck E. Cheese characters. The show was pioneering in many respects to other animatronics shows of the early 1980s, featuring life-sized characters capable of facial expression
    • Steven Seagal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Seagal moved to Japan in his late teens after he went to Japan with his father who was visiting for military purposes and met karate masters and decided to remain in Japan. He received his 1st dan degree (Shodan) under the direction of Koichi Tohei. He continued to train in aikido as a student of Seiseki Abe, Koichi Tohei (whose aikido organization, Ki Society, Seagal refused to join in favor of staying with the Aikikai), Kisaburo Osawa, Hiroshi Isoyama and the second doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba. He attained a 7th dan degree and Shihan in aikido and became the first foreigner to operate an aikido dojo in Japan
    • 5by5 | Quit! #4: The Answer Is "Do Both"
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    • Aikido - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical strength, as the aikid?ka (aikido practitioner) "leads" the attacker's momentum using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws or joint locks.[5]
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    • Søren Kierkegaard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Søren Aabye Kierkegaard (/?s?r?n ?k??rk???rd/ or /?k??rk???r/
    • Leap of faith - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      A leap of faith, in its most commonly used meaning, is the act of believing in or accepting something intangible or unprovable, or without empirical evidence.
    • Chris Bachalo Illustration : Profile
      CHRIS BACHALO is internationally recognized as one of the most popular artists in the comic industry. His body of work covers a wide spectrum of genres ranging from the critically acclaimed “Sandman,” “Shade,” “Death, The High Cost of Living” and “Batman” series for DC to “Incredible Hulk,” “Uncanny X-Men,” “The Amazing Spider-man,” “Captain America” and the quirky pop favorite “Generation X,” which he co-created with Scott Lobdell for Marvel Comics. Generation X, became the first title from Marvel that was adapted into a live action film for Fox.The short story “The Wheel” written by Stardust and Beowulf writer Neil Gaimen and illustrated by Chris featured the Death character and was inducted into the library of Congress in 2003. It was created as part of a tribute to 911. His cover work for the title Hunter, The Age of Magic for DC was included as part of a New York gallery show for the Society of Illustrators. He is currently working on Marvels’ newest XMEN title, the critically acclaimed, Wolverine and the X-Men with Jason Aaron.
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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+axdVTU7q ]]>     Episode 111: You Get There Early for Pancake Day https://www.backtowork.limo/111 http://5by5.tv/b2w/111 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Memory 1:18:30 false TOPIC: Memory.

    This week, Dan and Merlin try to tackle the complexities of memory.

    Why do we remember things from childhood with unimpeachable detail, but then forget our own phone number or PIN code? How can the same person remember the name of everyone he's ever met, and then space a phone call a couple hours after it was scheduled? Why do we remember and why do we forget?

    Unsurprisingly, few concrete answers appear, but there's plenty of lively conversation on savant syndrome, tactical memory aides, and the precise location of Merlin's pills.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK3" for 30% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Memory.

    This week, Dan and Merlin try to tackle the complexities of memory.

    Why do we remember things from childhood with unimpeachable detail, but then forget our own phone number or PIN code? How can the same person remember the name of everyone he's ever met, and then space a phone call a couple hours after it was scheduled? Why do we remember and why do we forget?

    Unsurprisingly, few concrete answers appear, but there's plenty of lively conversation on savant syndrome, tactical memory aides, and the precise location of Merlin's pills.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK3" for 30% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Memory.

    This week, Dan and Merlin try to tackle the complexities of memory.

    Why do we remember things from childhood with unimpeachable detail, but then forget our own phone number or PIN code? How can the same person remember the name of everyone he's ever met, and then space a phone call a couple hours after it was scheduled? Why do we remember and why do we forget?

    Unsurprisingly, few concrete answers appear, but there's plenty of lively conversation on savant syndrome, tactical memory aides, and the precise location of Merlin's pills.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK3" for 30% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+lOrwXVpV ]]>     Episode 110: Okay, Then. https://www.backtowork.limo/110 http://5by5.tv/b2w/110 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Stupidity. 1:42:44 false TOPIC: Stupidity.

    This week, Dan and Merlin tackle stupidity. And, brother, there sure are a whole lot of flavors of stupid.

    Are we really talking about being clueless, unaware, dumb, absent-minded, or just plain-old ignorant? Because they're actually pretty different animals.

    Whether you're dropping your library book in the mailbox, leaving your iPad at home, following baseless medical advice, or doing whatever Dan did with his garage door (don't worry: the car is fine), it's really helpful to understand where your real problem really lives.

    From a tactical standpoint, try some useful failsafes, rituals, and habits. But, at a higher level, learn to develop the curiosity to keep evolving. Stay open to how you might be wrong by always seeking out the smartest person you can find who disagrees with you.

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      Superman's closest allies take the stage like you have never seen before, from the Eisner Award-winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco (TINY TITANS)
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      Superman's closest allies take the stage like you have never seen before. Classic Superman elements reinterpreted for all ages--pack your bags and meet us in Metropolis! An all-new all-ages title from the Eisner Award-winning creative team of TINY TITANS, Art Baltazar and Franco!
    • superman family adventures - Google Search
    • Gamechanging 'Marvel Unlimited' App Offers Digital Subscription Model — Gutters and Panels
      This is news many of us were hoping for - it was just a matter of time. Gizmodo reports that Marvel Comics will now begin offering their digital catalog of back issues for use on iOS (iPhone and iPad, with Android coming soon)? for a flat subscription rate. Prices start at $10 a month, or limited-time offer of $60 for a year of service, which will allow access to over 13,000 digitally-scanned comics from Marvel's extensive history.
    • Marvel Unlimited for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store
      Introducing the Marvel Unlimited app for iPhone and iPad - a new benefit of our digital comics subscription program!
    • Dreyfus model of skill acquisition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In the novice stage, a person follows rules as given, without context, with no sense of responsibility beyond following the rules exactly. Competence develops when the individual develops organizing principles to quickly access the particular rules that are relevant to the specific task at hand
    • Dunning–Kruger effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which unskilled individuals suffer from illusory superiority, mistakenly rating their ability much higher than average. This bias is attributed to a metacognitive inability of the unskilled to recognize their mistakes.
    • Four stages of competence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In psychology, the four stages of competence, or the "conscious competence" learning model, relates to the psychological states involved in the process of progressing from incompetence to competence in a skill.
    • Dreyfus: A five-stage model of the mental activities... - Google Scholar
      SE Dreyfus, HL Dreyfus - 1980 Abstract : In acquiring a skill by means of instruction and experience, the student normally passes through five developmental stages which we designate novice, competence, proficiency, expertise and mastery. We argue, based on analysis of careful descriptions of skill acquisition, that as the student becomes skilled, he depends less on abstract principles and more on concrete experience. We systematize and illustrate the progressive changes in a performer's ways of seeing his task environment. We conclude that any skill- training procedure must be based on some model of skill acquisition, so that it can address, at each stage of training, the appropriate issues involved in facilitating advancement.
    • brianmichaelbendis:   Age of Ultron #1 by... | kung fu grippe
    • Aesop's Fables: A Pop-Up Book of Classic Tales: Kees Moerbeek, Chris Beatrice, Bruce Whatley: 9781416971467: Amazon.com: Books
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    • Field Notes Memo Archive
    • Daredevil, Vol. 1: Frank Miller, Bill Mantlo, Marv Wolfman, Roger McKenzie, David Michelinie, Klaus Janson: 9780785134732: Amazon.com: Books
      A classic Marvel hero defined by one of comics' greatest visionaries! A Marvel Comics mainstay since 1964, Daredevil got a new lease on life in a landmark 1979-1983 run by writer-penciler Frank Miller and inker-penciler Klaus Janson, whose daring reinvention of the character quickly made Miller one of the biggest and most influential stars in the comic-book industry. Miller put his own stamp on established cast members such as reporter Ben Urich, femme fatale Black Widow, mad assassin Bullseye, the saw-fisted Gladiator, and monstrous crime boss Kingpin. Miller also introduced Daredevil's mysterious mentor Stick, deadly ninja foes the Hand, and Matt's long-lost love Elektra, a beautiful assassin who would become one of Marvel's most memorable characters. Mixing traditional super-heroics with mysterious martial artistry, doomed romance, and dark personal drama, Miller's character-defining DD run is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! Collecting Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man
    • Daredevil by Mark Waid, Vol. 1: Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera, Marcos Martin, Emma Rios, Kano Kano, Khoi Pham: 9780785168065: Amazon.com: Books
      A fresh start for the Man Without Fear! Matt Murdock is back in New York and hoping to resuscitate his law practice, but not everyone is happy to see him. And Daredevil hits the streets as Klaw, master of sound, makes his deadly return! Then, a blind client holds the key to a global conspiracy perpetrated by some familiar foes. Can Daredevil protect him long enough to bring down an international criminal organization? And when a piece of cutting-edge technology goes missing, Daredevil and Punisher team up to track it down and clear the Black Cat of the crime. But is Black Cat really innocent?! And after someone exhumes Battlin' Jack Murdock's grave, DD heads underground to find the villain responsible. Mark Waid's fantastic rejuvenation of Daredevil begins here!
    • Amazon.com: Daredevil by Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev Ultimate Collection - Book 1 (9780785143888): Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Alex Maleev: Books
      During a character-defining run, Brian Michael Bendis crafted a pulp-fiction narrative that exploited the Man Without Fear's rich tapestry of characters and psychodrama, and resolved them in an incredibly nuanced, modern approach. Now, this Eisner Award-winning run is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! In this volume, witness the Kingpin's downfall at the hands of Sammy Silke and see how a down-on-his-luck FBI agent can change Matt's life forever. Collects Daredevil
    • I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski: Life, The Big Lebowski, and What Have You: Ben Peskoe, Bill Green, Scott Shuffitt, Will Russell: 9781596912465: Amazon.com: Books
      To some The Big Lebowski is just a movie, to others it's THE MOVIE. Over the past several years the movie has developed a massive and passionate cult following, led by the creation of Lebowski Fest, a traveling festival celebrating all things Lebowski. Held in a bowling alley, it features bowling, costume and trivia contests, live music, a screening of the movie, White Russians, and what-have-you. Attendance has grown exponentially and the Fest has been featured in virtually every national media outlet, from NPR to the New York Times. The Associated Press called it "kind of a 'Star Trek' convention, but without all the geeks." SPIN Magazine called it one of the "19 events you can't miss!" Now, at last, comes the book that the legion of Lebowski fans (aka Achievers) has been waiting for. I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski is a treasure trove of trivia and commentary, hilarious throughout and illustrated with photos from the film, including dozens taken on the set by Jeff Bridges. It includes interviews with virtually every major and minor cast member including John Goodman, Julianne Moore and John Turturro, as well as the real-life individuals who served as inspiration for the characters such as Jeff Dowd and John Milius. Fellow Achievers Patton Oswalt, Tony Hawk and Powerpuff Girls creator Craig McCracken give their thoughts on the movie and the phenomenon that surrounds it. The book features a handy guide to speaking Achiever, tips on how to Dude-ify your car, office, and living space, Lebowski Fest highlights and so much more.
    • Shortcut to compose Gmail message (without seeing an inbox)
      Just make a bookmarklet with: https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&shva=1
    • Maria Hill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Maria Hill is a fictional character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. As the former director of the planetary defense/intelligence service S.H.I.E.L.D., she appears in various storylines in which that organization figures prominently, which often feature the Avengers or members of that group, such as the late 2000s Civil War and Secret Invasion miniseries, and the monthly Iron Man series, in which she was a prominent supporting character during the "Dark Reign" and "Stark Disassembled" storylines.
    • Alternative versions of the Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In addition to his mainstream incarnation, Hulk has also been depicted in other fictional universes, in which Bruce Banner's transformation, behavior, or circumstances vary from the mainstream setting. In some stories, someone other than Bruce Banner is the Hulk.
    • Ben-Day dots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Depending on the effect, color and optical illusion needed, small colored dots are closely spaced, widely spaced or overlapping. Magenta dots, for example, are widely spaced to create pink. Pulp comic books of the 1950s and 1960s used Ben-Day dots in the four process colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) to inexpensively create shading and secondary colors such as green, purple, orange and flesh tones.
    • She-Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk
    • Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy: Matthew Reinhart: 9780439882828: Amazon.com: Books
      Matthew Reinhart has created another spectacular pop-up book for George Lucas's epic STAR WARS movies! Bestselling pop-up artist and engineer Matthew Reinhart has designed a thirtieth anniversary commemorative edition that comes packed with a variety of novelty features -- pop-ups, working light sabers, pull tabs, and other interactive looks at the exciting and popular movies. This beautiful book will impress all fans of STAR WARS and gives a whole new perspective to the films.
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    ]]>     TOPIC: Stupidity.

    This week, Dan and Merlin tackle stupidity. And, brother, there sure are a whole lot of flavors of stupid.

    Are we really talking about being clueless, unaware, dumb, absent-minded, or just plain-old ignorant? Because they're actually pretty different animals.

    Whether you're dropping your library book in the mailbox, leaving your iPad at home, following baseless medical advice, or doing whatever Dan did with his garage door (don't worry: the car is fine), it's really helpful to understand where your real problem really lives.

    From a tactical standpoint, try some useful failsafes, rituals, and habits. But, at a higher level, learn to develop the curiosity to keep evolving. Stay open to how you might be wrong by always seeking out the smartest person you can find who disagrees with you.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Squarespace
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    • Superman Family Adventures Vol. 1 (Superman (Graphic Novels)): Franco, Art Baltazar: 9781401240509: Amazon.com: Books
      Superman! Superboy! Supergirl! Krypto the Superdog! The entire Superman family is reimagined here in this energetic all-ages graphic novel. Don't miss the heroes of Metropolis fighting such foes as Bizarro, Metallo, Lex Luthor and more in these tales from issues numbered 1-6 of the all-ages series.
    • b2w-chrome-shortcuts.jpg (668×598)
    • SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #1 | DC Comics
      Superman's closest allies take the stage like you have never seen before, from the Eisner Award-winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco (TINY TITANS)
    • Superman Family Adventures Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology
      Superman's closest allies take the stage like you have never seen before. Classic Superman elements reinterpreted for all ages--pack your bags and meet us in Metropolis! An all-new all-ages title from the Eisner Award-winning creative team of TINY TITANS, Art Baltazar and Franco!
    • superman family adventures - Google Search
    • Gamechanging 'Marvel Unlimited' App Offers Digital Subscription Model — Gutters and Panels
      This is news many of us were hoping for - it was just a matter of time. Gizmodo reports that Marvel Comics will now begin offering their digital catalog of back issues for use on iOS (iPhone and iPad, with Android coming soon)? for a flat subscription rate. Prices start at $10 a month, or limited-time offer of $60 for a year of service, which will allow access to over 13,000 digitally-scanned comics from Marvel's extensive history.
    • Marvel Unlimited for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store
      Introducing the Marvel Unlimited app for iPhone and iPad - a new benefit of our digital comics subscription program!
    • Dreyfus model of skill acquisition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In the novice stage, a person follows rules as given, without context, with no sense of responsibility beyond following the rules exactly. Competence develops when the individual develops organizing principles to quickly access the particular rules that are relevant to the specific task at hand
    • Dunning–Kruger effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which unskilled individuals suffer from illusory superiority, mistakenly rating their ability much higher than average. This bias is attributed to a metacognitive inability of the unskilled to recognize their mistakes.
    • Four stages of competence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In psychology, the four stages of competence, or the "conscious competence" learning model, relates to the psychological states involved in the process of progressing from incompetence to competence in a skill.
    • Dreyfus: A five-stage model of the mental activities... - Google Scholar
      SE Dreyfus, HL Dreyfus - 1980 Abstract : In acquiring a skill by means of instruction and experience, the student normally passes through five developmental stages which we designate novice, competence, proficiency, expertise and mastery. We argue, based on analysis of careful descriptions of skill acquisition, that as the student becomes skilled, he depends less on abstract principles and more on concrete experience. We systematize and illustrate the progressive changes in a performer's ways of seeing his task environment. We conclude that any skill- training procedure must be based on some model of skill acquisition, so that it can address, at each stage of training, the appropriate issues involved in facilitating advancement.
    • brianmichaelbendis:   Age of Ultron #1 by... | kung fu grippe
    • Aesop's Fables: A Pop-Up Book of Classic Tales: Kees Moerbeek, Chris Beatrice, Bruce Whatley: 9781416971467: Amazon.com: Books
    • View All | Home Inspection Nightmares I | This Old House
    • Field Notes Memo Archive
    • Daredevil, Vol. 1: Frank Miller, Bill Mantlo, Marv Wolfman, Roger McKenzie, David Michelinie, Klaus Janson: 9780785134732: Amazon.com: Books
      A classic Marvel hero defined by one of comics' greatest visionaries! A Marvel Comics mainstay since 1964, Daredevil got a new lease on life in a landmark 1979-1983 run by writer-penciler Frank Miller and inker-penciler Klaus Janson, whose daring reinvention of the character quickly made Miller one of the biggest and most influential stars in the comic-book industry. Miller put his own stamp on established cast members such as reporter Ben Urich, femme fatale Black Widow, mad assassin Bullseye, the saw-fisted Gladiator, and monstrous crime boss Kingpin. Miller also introduced Daredevil's mysterious mentor Stick, deadly ninja foes the Hand, and Matt's long-lost love Elektra, a beautiful assassin who would become one of Marvel's most memorable characters. Mixing traditional super-heroics with mysterious martial artistry, doomed romance, and dark personal drama, Miller's character-defining DD run is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! Collecting Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man
    • Daredevil by Mark Waid, Vol. 1: Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera, Marcos Martin, Emma Rios, Kano Kano, Khoi Pham: 9780785168065: Amazon.com: Books
      A fresh start for the Man Without Fear! Matt Murdock is back in New York and hoping to resuscitate his law practice, but not everyone is happy to see him. And Daredevil hits the streets as Klaw, master of sound, makes his deadly return! Then, a blind client holds the key to a global conspiracy perpetrated by some familiar foes. Can Daredevil protect him long enough to bring down an international criminal organization? And when a piece of cutting-edge technology goes missing, Daredevil and Punisher team up to track it down and clear the Black Cat of the crime. But is Black Cat really innocent?! And after someone exhumes Battlin' Jack Murdock's grave, DD heads underground to find the villain responsible. Mark Waid's fantastic rejuvenation of Daredevil begins here!
    • Amazon.com: Daredevil by Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev Ultimate Collection - Book 1 (9780785143888): Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Alex Maleev: Books
      During a character-defining run, Brian Michael Bendis crafted a pulp-fiction narrative that exploited the Man Without Fear's rich tapestry of characters and psychodrama, and resolved them in an incredibly nuanced, modern approach. Now, this Eisner Award-winning run is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! In this volume, witness the Kingpin's downfall at the hands of Sammy Silke and see how a down-on-his-luck FBI agent can change Matt's life forever. Collects Daredevil
    • I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski: Life, The Big Lebowski, and What Have You: Ben Peskoe, Bill Green, Scott Shuffitt, Will Russell: 9781596912465: Amazon.com: Books
      To some The Big Lebowski is just a movie, to others it's THE MOVIE. Over the past several years the movie has developed a massive and passionate cult following, led by the creation of Lebowski Fest, a traveling festival celebrating all things Lebowski. Held in a bowling alley, it features bowling, costume and trivia contests, live music, a screening of the movie, White Russians, and what-have-you. Attendance has grown exponentially and the Fest has been featured in virtually every national media outlet, from NPR to the New York Times. The Associated Press called it "kind of a 'Star Trek' convention, but without all the geeks." SPIN Magazine called it one of the "19 events you can't miss!" Now, at last, comes the book that the legion of Lebowski fans (aka Achievers) has been waiting for. I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski is a treasure trove of trivia and commentary, hilarious throughout and illustrated with photos from the film, including dozens taken on the set by Jeff Bridges. It includes interviews with virtually every major and minor cast member including John Goodman, Julianne Moore and John Turturro, as well as the real-life individuals who served as inspiration for the characters such as Jeff Dowd and John Milius. Fellow Achievers Patton Oswalt, Tony Hawk and Powerpuff Girls creator Craig McCracken give their thoughts on the movie and the phenomenon that surrounds it. The book features a handy guide to speaking Achiever, tips on how to Dude-ify your car, office, and living space, Lebowski Fest highlights and so much more.
    • Shortcut to compose Gmail message (without seeing an inbox)
      Just make a bookmarklet with: https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&shva=1
    • Maria Hill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Maria Hill is a fictional character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. As the former director of the planetary defense/intelligence service S.H.I.E.L.D., she appears in various storylines in which that organization figures prominently, which often feature the Avengers or members of that group, such as the late 2000s Civil War and Secret Invasion miniseries, and the monthly Iron Man series, in which she was a prominent supporting character during the "Dark Reign" and "Stark Disassembled" storylines.
    • Alternative versions of the Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In addition to his mainstream incarnation, Hulk has also been depicted in other fictional universes, in which Bruce Banner's transformation, behavior, or circumstances vary from the mainstream setting. In some stories, someone other than Bruce Banner is the Hulk.
    • Ben-Day dots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Depending on the effect, color and optical illusion needed, small colored dots are closely spaced, widely spaced or overlapping. Magenta dots, for example, are widely spaced to create pink. Pulp comic books of the 1950s and 1960s used Ben-Day dots in the four process colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) to inexpensively create shading and secondary colors such as green, purple, orange and flesh tones.
    • She-Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk
    • Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy: Matthew Reinhart: 9780439882828: Amazon.com: Books
      Matthew Reinhart has created another spectacular pop-up book for George Lucas's epic STAR WARS movies! Bestselling pop-up artist and engineer Matthew Reinhart has designed a thirtieth anniversary commemorative edition that comes packed with a variety of novelty features -- pop-ups, working light sabers, pull tabs, and other interactive looks at the exciting and popular movies. This beautiful book will impress all fans of STAR WARS and gives a whole new perspective to the films.
    • Makebelieve Help, Old Butchers, and Figuring Out Who You Are (For Now) on Vimeo

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK3" for 30% off) and Squarespace (use offer code "CASH" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Stupidity.

    This week, Dan and Merlin tackle stupidity. And, brother, there sure are a whole lot of flavors of stupid.

    Are we really talking about being clueless, unaware, dumb, absent-minded, or just plain-old ignorant? Because they're actually pretty different animals.

    Whether you're dropping your library book in the mailbox, leaving your iPad at home, following baseless medical advice, or doing whatever Dan did with his garage door (don't worry: the car is fine), it's really helpful to understand where your real problem really lives.

    From a tactical standpoint, try some useful failsafes, rituals, and habits. But, at a higher level, learn to develop the curiosity to keep evolving. Stay open to how you might be wrong by always seeking out the smartest person you can find who disagrees with you.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] Squarespace
      Build a Website - Squarespace - Squarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7 support - all included.
    • [SPONSOR] Shutterstock
      Royalty-Free Subscription Stock Photography & Vector Art - Search and select from millions of high resolution royalty free images, stock photos, vector art, and stock photography.
    • Superman Family Adventures Vol. 1 (Superman (Graphic Novels)): Franco, Art Baltazar: 9781401240509: Amazon.com: Books
      Superman! Superboy! Supergirl! Krypto the Superdog! The entire Superman family is reimagined here in this energetic all-ages graphic novel. Don't miss the heroes of Metropolis fighting such foes as Bizarro, Metallo, Lex Luthor and more in these tales from issues numbered 1-6 of the all-ages series.
    • b2w-chrome-shortcuts.jpg (668×598)
    • SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #1 | DC Comics
      Superman's closest allies take the stage like you have never seen before, from the Eisner Award-winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco (TINY TITANS)
    • Superman Family Adventures Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology
      Superman's closest allies take the stage like you have never seen before. Classic Superman elements reinterpreted for all ages--pack your bags and meet us in Metropolis! An all-new all-ages title from the Eisner Award-winning creative team of TINY TITANS, Art Baltazar and Franco!
    • superman family adventures - Google Search
    • Gamechanging 'Marvel Unlimited' App Offers Digital Subscription Model — Gutters and Panels
      This is news many of us were hoping for - it was just a matter of time. Gizmodo reports that Marvel Comics will now begin offering their digital catalog of back issues for use on iOS (iPhone and iPad, with Android coming soon)? for a flat subscription rate. Prices start at $10 a month, or limited-time offer of $60 for a year of service, which will allow access to over 13,000 digitally-scanned comics from Marvel's extensive history.
    • Marvel Unlimited for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store
      Introducing the Marvel Unlimited app for iPhone and iPad - a new benefit of our digital comics subscription program!
    • Dreyfus model of skill acquisition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In the novice stage, a person follows rules as given, without context, with no sense of responsibility beyond following the rules exactly. Competence develops when the individual develops organizing principles to quickly access the particular rules that are relevant to the specific task at hand
    • Dunning–Kruger effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which unskilled individuals suffer from illusory superiority, mistakenly rating their ability much higher than average. This bias is attributed to a metacognitive inability of the unskilled to recognize their mistakes.
    • Four stages of competence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In psychology, the four stages of competence, or the "conscious competence" learning model, relates to the psychological states involved in the process of progressing from incompetence to competence in a skill.
    • Dreyfus: A five-stage model of the mental activities... - Google Scholar
      SE Dreyfus, HL Dreyfus - 1980 Abstract : In acquiring a skill by means of instruction and experience, the student normally passes through five developmental stages which we designate novice, competence, proficiency, expertise and mastery. We argue, based on analysis of careful descriptions of skill acquisition, that as the student becomes skilled, he depends less on abstract principles and more on concrete experience. We systematize and illustrate the progressive changes in a performer's ways of seeing his task environment. We conclude that any skill- training procedure must be based on some model of skill acquisition, so that it can address, at each stage of training, the appropriate issues involved in facilitating advancement.
    • brianmichaelbendis:   Age of Ultron #1 by... | kung fu grippe
    • Aesop's Fables: A Pop-Up Book of Classic Tales: Kees Moerbeek, Chris Beatrice, Bruce Whatley: 9781416971467: Amazon.com: Books
    • View All | Home Inspection Nightmares I | This Old House
    • Field Notes Memo Archive
    • Daredevil, Vol. 1: Frank Miller, Bill Mantlo, Marv Wolfman, Roger McKenzie, David Michelinie, Klaus Janson: 9780785134732: Amazon.com: Books
      A classic Marvel hero defined by one of comics' greatest visionaries! A Marvel Comics mainstay since 1964, Daredevil got a new lease on life in a landmark 1979-1983 run by writer-penciler Frank Miller and inker-penciler Klaus Janson, whose daring reinvention of the character quickly made Miller one of the biggest and most influential stars in the comic-book industry. Miller put his own stamp on established cast members such as reporter Ben Urich, femme fatale Black Widow, mad assassin Bullseye, the saw-fisted Gladiator, and monstrous crime boss Kingpin. Miller also introduced Daredevil's mysterious mentor Stick, deadly ninja foes the Hand, and Matt's long-lost love Elektra, a beautiful assassin who would become one of Marvel's most memorable characters. Mixing traditional super-heroics with mysterious martial artistry, doomed romance, and dark personal drama, Miller's character-defining DD run is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! Collecting Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man
    • Daredevil by Mark Waid, Vol. 1: Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera, Marcos Martin, Emma Rios, Kano Kano, Khoi Pham: 9780785168065: Amazon.com: Books
      A fresh start for the Man Without Fear! Matt Murdock is back in New York and hoping to resuscitate his law practice, but not everyone is happy to see him. And Daredevil hits the streets as Klaw, master of sound, makes his deadly return! Then, a blind client holds the key to a global conspiracy perpetrated by some familiar foes. Can Daredevil protect him long enough to bring down an international criminal organization? And when a piece of cutting-edge technology goes missing, Daredevil and Punisher team up to track it down and clear the Black Cat of the crime. But is Black Cat really innocent?! And after someone exhumes Battlin' Jack Murdock's grave, DD heads underground to find the villain responsible. Mark Waid's fantastic rejuvenation of Daredevil begins here!
    • Amazon.com: Daredevil by Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev Ultimate Collection - Book 1 (9780785143888): Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Alex Maleev: Books
      During a character-defining run, Brian Michael Bendis crafted a pulp-fiction narrative that exploited the Man Without Fear's rich tapestry of characters and psychodrama, and resolved them in an incredibly nuanced, modern approach. Now, this Eisner Award-winning run is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! In this volume, witness the Kingpin's downfall at the hands of Sammy Silke and see how a down-on-his-luck FBI agent can change Matt's life forever. Collects Daredevil
    • I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski: Life, The Big Lebowski, and What Have You: Ben Peskoe, Bill Green, Scott Shuffitt, Will Russell: 9781596912465: Amazon.com: Books
      To some The Big Lebowski is just a movie, to others it's THE MOVIE. Over the past several years the movie has developed a massive and passionate cult following, led by the creation of Lebowski Fest, a traveling festival celebrating all things Lebowski. Held in a bowling alley, it features bowling, costume and trivia contests, live music, a screening of the movie, White Russians, and what-have-you. Attendance has grown exponentially and the Fest has been featured in virtually every national media outlet, from NPR to the New York Times. The Associated Press called it "kind of a 'Star Trek' convention, but without all the geeks." SPIN Magazine called it one of the "19 events you can't miss!" Now, at last, comes the book that the legion of Lebowski fans (aka Achievers) has been waiting for. I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski is a treasure trove of trivia and commentary, hilarious throughout and illustrated with photos from the film, including dozens taken on the set by Jeff Bridges. It includes interviews with virtually every major and minor cast member including John Goodman, Julianne Moore and John Turturro, as well as the real-life individuals who served as inspiration for the characters such as Jeff Dowd and John Milius. Fellow Achievers Patton Oswalt, Tony Hawk and Powerpuff Girls creator Craig McCracken give their thoughts on the movie and the phenomenon that surrounds it. The book features a handy guide to speaking Achiever, tips on how to Dude-ify your car, office, and living space, Lebowski Fest highlights and so much more.
    • Shortcut to compose Gmail message (without seeing an inbox)
      Just make a bookmarklet with: https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&shva=1
    • Maria Hill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Maria Hill is a fictional character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. As the former director of the planetary defense/intelligence service S.H.I.E.L.D., she appears in various storylines in which that organization figures prominently, which often feature the Avengers or members of that group, such as the late 2000s Civil War and Secret Invasion miniseries, and the monthly Iron Man series, in which she was a prominent supporting character during the "Dark Reign" and "Stark Disassembled" storylines.
    • Alternative versions of the Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      In addition to his mainstream incarnation, Hulk has also been depicted in other fictional universes, in which Bruce Banner's transformation, behavior, or circumstances vary from the mainstream setting. In some stories, someone other than Bruce Banner is the Hulk.
    • Ben-Day dots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Depending on the effect, color and optical illusion needed, small colored dots are closely spaced, widely spaced or overlapping. Magenta dots, for example, are widely spaced to create pink. Pulp comic books of the 1950s and 1960s used Ben-Day dots in the four process colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) to inexpensively create shading and secondary colors such as green, purple, orange and flesh tones.
    • She-Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk
    • Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy: Matthew Reinhart: 9780439882828: Amazon.com: Books
      Matthew Reinhart has created another spectacular pop-up book for George Lucas's epic STAR WARS movies! Bestselling pop-up artist and engineer Matthew Reinhart has designed a thirtieth anniversary commemorative edition that comes packed with a variety of novelty features -- pop-ups, working light sabers, pull tabs, and other interactive looks at the exciting and popular movies. This beautiful book will impress all fans of STAR WARS and gives a whole new perspective to the films.
    • Makebelieve Help, Old Butchers, and Figuring Out Who You Are (For Now) on Vimeo

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK3" for 30% off) and Squarespace (use offer code "CASH" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+N-Lt5PUt ]]>     Episode 109: Two Paragraphs on Bourbon https://www.backtowork.limo/109 http://5by5.tv/b2w/109 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Not So Much 1:25:51 false TOPIC: Not So Much

    This week, Dan and Merlin eschew ““topic”” to freely discuss razors, beef, They Might Be Giants, prolapse, Genesis, dogs, Spider-Man (and -Womyn), pretender marteenies, truck butt, the lonely plaster casts of our youth, blind harmonicists, those awesome blue IKEA bags, ceviche, E.L.O., Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, bumping, hypoglycemia, how Merlin named his daughter, Hyman Roth, endive, and, of course, The Big Lebowski.

    Then, they go and blow it all by unintentionally having a really useful discussion about Merlin's three key elements of optimal and sustainable workflows.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "CASH" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Not So Much

    This week, Dan and Merlin eschew ““topic”” to freely discuss razors, beef, They Might Be Giants, prolapse, Genesis, dogs, Spider-Man (and -Womyn), pretender marteenies, truck butt, the lonely plaster casts of our youth, blind harmonicists, those awesome blue IKEA bags, ceviche, E.L.O., Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, bumping, hypoglycemia, how Merlin named his daughter, Hyman Roth, endive, and, of course, The Big Lebowski.

    Then, they go and blow it all by unintentionally having a really useful discussion about Merlin's three key elements of optimal and sustainable workflows.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "CASH" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Not So Much

    This week, Dan and Merlin eschew ““topic”” to freely discuss razors, beef, They Might Be Giants, prolapse, Genesis, dogs, Spider-Man (and -Womyn), pretender marteenies, truck butt, the lonely plaster casts of our youth, blind harmonicists, those awesome blue IKEA bags, ceviche, E.L.O., Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, bumping, hypoglycemia, how Merlin named his daughter, Hyman Roth, endive, and, of course, The Big Lebowski.

    Then, they go and blow it all by unintentionally having a really useful discussion about Merlin's three key elements of optimal and sustainable workflows.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "CASH" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+8xwx4kod ]]>     Episode 108: What Can I Spray? https://www.backtowork.limo/108 http://5by5.tv/b2w/108 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Shaving a Yak 1:28:58 false TOPIC: Shaving a Yak

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about The Hierarchy of Fiddling. When does self-improvement silently shade into navel-gazing, and how do we realize that it's happening?

    Some fixes mean applying a fast change that produces outsized results (a true "life hack"). But, most of our more circuitous excursions into the world of ““productivity”” lead straight into a recursive black hole of lost time, sheer frustration, and soul-sucking existential onanism (let's call that one a "life whack").

    Learn how to live with your dirty debit card, just satisfice with your dish-washing skills, and quit trying to solve non-problems with non-solutions.

    Yes, learn the key commands, but, don't feel like you need to learn all the key commands. Iterate with mindful sanity.

    And, like it says on the tin: always focus on how you'll get back to work.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] TextExpander: Mac and iOS Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time
      Save time and effort with TextExpander! Whether it's a simple email signature or several paragraphs of a standard response, you'll love how easy it is to use TextExpander to avoid typing the same thing over and over.
    • yak shaving - Wiktionary
      (idiomatic) The actually useless activity you do that appears important when you are consciously or unconsciously procrastinating about a larger problem. I thought I'd get more work done if I just fixed a problem with my .emacs file, but then I spent the whole afternoon yak shaving.
    • Yak Shaving
      Stuck in the middle of a stack of stuff you're supposed to do? Sharpen your wool clippers, and stop getting distracted by the pointless activities which surround any serious problem--unless you want to, that is.
    • Shaving the yak. « BRYONY COLE
      Yak-shaving is that time when you set out to do something and end up completely off-track – bogged by little details, that actually seem crucial and dependent on the goal at the time, but later turn out to be irrelevant.
    • bikeshedding - Wiktionary
      bikeshed +? -ing. The word originates in Berkeley Software Distribution culture and implies technical disputes over minor, marginal issues conducted while more serious ones are being overlooked. The implied image is of people arguing over what color to paint the bicycle shed while the house is not finished. The word has its origins in Parkinson’s Law of Triviality. [edit]
    • Squarespace Commerce is Here — The Official Squarespace Blog
      Giving our customers the ability to manage and sell products on their websites has been the most requested Squarespace feature of all time. Thanks to the powerful architecture of Squarespace 6, we've built a truly integrated commerce solution that gives our customers amazing power and flexibility within a single platform.
    • 5by5 | Systematic #33: Merlin Mann - Failing gracefully
      Merlin Mann guests to talk about failure, success and self perception in an organic and enlightening conversation.
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #4: Failing with Style
      Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about trying to change other people, how things really aren’t that bad, balancing fear or being driven by fear, leaving capacity for when you get The Pitch, procrastination (eventually), and giving yourself permission to fail in an interesting way. You’re not gonna get black lung from a spreadsheet.
    • Consilience (book) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge is a 1998 book by biologist E. O. Wilson. In this book, Wilson discusses methods that have been used to unite the sciences and might in the future unite them with the humanities. Wilson prefers and uses the term consilience to describe the synthesis of knowledge from different specialized fields of human endeavor.
    • Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge: Edward Osborne Wilson: 9780679768678: Amazon.com: Books
      Historically, all of the sciences were once united under the rubric of "natural science." Over time, they became fragmented and specialized. Nevertheless, Wilson argues that there is a genetic and neurological basis for knowledge and that all subjects of human inquiry can be reunited under the umbrella of "consilience."
    • Sugar ant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The sugar ant (Camponotus consobrinus)—also known as the banded sugar ant—is a relatively large ant, identifiable by their orange-brown bodies, black head and mandibles. The sugar ants' name comes from their liking for sugar, but they are attracted to other savory food.
    • Mounds (candy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Mounds is a candy bar made by Hershey's, and is the sister product of Almond Joy. Like Almond Joy, it consists of a coconut based center; however, it is enrobed with dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate and does not contain almonds.
    • World War Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The plot is the culmination of a series of events that began with the Hulk being tricked into space by the Illuminati and a life model decoy of Nick Fury, the Hulk's subsequent exile seen in Planet Hulk and his imminent return to Earth to seek revenge on the Illuminati.
    • Image Comics | Saga #10
      Marko and Alana's long-lost babysitter Izabel finally returns to the fold, but at what cost?
    • Like I say. Help yourself: Three. Hours.... | kung fu grippe
      Like I say. Help yourself:Three. Hours. DUNGEON.http://i-0.us/three-hours-dungeon
    • Jim Eno - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Jim Eno (born February 8, 1966 is the drummer and one of the founding members of the Austin, Texas band Spoon. He is also a record producer and a semiconductor chip designer.
    • Arnold Robbins - O'Reilly Media
      Arnold Robbins, an Atlanta native, is a professional programmer and technical author. He has worked with Unix systems since 1980, when he was introduced to a PDP-11 running a version of Sixth Edition Unix. He has been a heavy AWK user since 1987, when he became involved with gawk, the GNU project's version of AWK. As a member of the POSIX 1003.2 balloting group, he helped shape the POSIX standard for AWK. He is currently the maintainer of gawk and its documentation. He is also coauthor of the sixth edition of O'Reilly's Learning the vi Editor. Since late 1997, he and his family have been living happily in Israel.
    • Exchequer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Exchequer is a government department of the United Kingdom responsible for the management and collection of taxation and other government revenues. The historical Exchequer developed judicial roles. A similar office existed in Ireland during British rule from 1299 to 1877.
    • Merlin’s Awkward Hair Odyssey - a set on Flickr
      One's man's frequently unfortunate journey of discovery.
    • Particoloured - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Particoloured, particolored or parti-color – showing different, often bright, colors or tints.
    • Twitter / hotdogsladies: Cheese Dog Life Hack
      "[LIFE HACK] A chili cheese dog can be very messy to eat with your hands. So, eat it over your french fries and—hey—free chili-cheese fries!"
    • Repulsion (1965) - IMDb
    • Safe (1995) - IMDb

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Shaving a Yak

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about The Hierarchy of Fiddling. When does self-improvement silently shade into navel-gazing, and how do we realize that it's happening?

    Some fixes mean applying a fast change that produces outsized results (a true "life hack"). But, most of our more circuitous excursions into the world of ““productivity”” lead straight into a recursive black hole of lost time, sheer frustration, and soul-sucking existential onanism (let's call that one a "life whack").

    Learn how to live with your dirty debit card, just satisfice with your dish-washing skills, and quit trying to solve non-problems with non-solutions.

    Yes, learn the key commands, but, don't feel like you need to learn all the key commands. Iterate with mindful sanity.

    And, like it says on the tin: always focus on how you'll get back to work.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] TextExpander: Mac and iOS Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time
      Save time and effort with TextExpander! Whether it's a simple email signature or several paragraphs of a standard response, you'll love how easy it is to use TextExpander to avoid typing the same thing over and over.
    • yak shaving - Wiktionary
      (idiomatic) The actually useless activity you do that appears important when you are consciously or unconsciously procrastinating about a larger problem. I thought I'd get more work done if I just fixed a problem with my .emacs file, but then I spent the whole afternoon yak shaving.
    • Yak Shaving
      Stuck in the middle of a stack of stuff you're supposed to do? Sharpen your wool clippers, and stop getting distracted by the pointless activities which surround any serious problem--unless you want to, that is.
    • Shaving the yak. « BRYONY COLE
      Yak-shaving is that time when you set out to do something and end up completely off-track – bogged by little details, that actually seem crucial and dependent on the goal at the time, but later turn out to be irrelevant.
    • bikeshedding - Wiktionary
      bikeshed +? -ing. The word originates in Berkeley Software Distribution culture and implies technical disputes over minor, marginal issues conducted while more serious ones are being overlooked. The implied image is of people arguing over what color to paint the bicycle shed while the house is not finished. The word has its origins in Parkinson’s Law of Triviality. [edit]
    • Squarespace Commerce is Here — The Official Squarespace Blog
      Giving our customers the ability to manage and sell products on their websites has been the most requested Squarespace feature of all time. Thanks to the powerful architecture of Squarespace 6, we've built a truly integrated commerce solution that gives our customers amazing power and flexibility within a single platform.
    • 5by5 | Systematic #33: Merlin Mann - Failing gracefully
      Merlin Mann guests to talk about failure, success and self perception in an organic and enlightening conversation.
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #4: Failing with Style
      Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about trying to change other people, how things really aren’t that bad, balancing fear or being driven by fear, leaving capacity for when you get The Pitch, procrastination (eventually), and giving yourself permission to fail in an interesting way. You’re not gonna get black lung from a spreadsheet.
    • Consilience (book) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge is a 1998 book by biologist E. O. Wilson. In this book, Wilson discusses methods that have been used to unite the sciences and might in the future unite them with the humanities. Wilson prefers and uses the term consilience to describe the synthesis of knowledge from different specialized fields of human endeavor.
    • Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge: Edward Osborne Wilson: 9780679768678: Amazon.com: Books
      Historically, all of the sciences were once united under the rubric of "natural science." Over time, they became fragmented and specialized. Nevertheless, Wilson argues that there is a genetic and neurological basis for knowledge and that all subjects of human inquiry can be reunited under the umbrella of "consilience."
    • Sugar ant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The sugar ant (Camponotus consobrinus)—also known as the banded sugar ant—is a relatively large ant, identifiable by their orange-brown bodies, black head and mandibles. The sugar ants' name comes from their liking for sugar, but they are attracted to other savory food.
    • Mounds (candy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Mounds is a candy bar made by Hershey's, and is the sister product of Almond Joy. Like Almond Joy, it consists of a coconut based center; however, it is enrobed with dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate and does not contain almonds.
    • World War Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The plot is the culmination of a series of events that began with the Hulk being tricked into space by the Illuminati and a life model decoy of Nick Fury, the Hulk's subsequent exile seen in Planet Hulk and his imminent return to Earth to seek revenge on the Illuminati.
    • Image Comics | Saga #10
      Marko and Alana's long-lost babysitter Izabel finally returns to the fold, but at what cost?
    • Like I say. Help yourself: Three. Hours.... | kung fu grippe
      Like I say. Help yourself:Three. Hours. DUNGEON.http://i-0.us/three-hours-dungeon
    • Jim Eno - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Jim Eno (born February 8, 1966 is the drummer and one of the founding members of the Austin, Texas band Spoon. He is also a record producer and a semiconductor chip designer.
    • Arnold Robbins - O'Reilly Media
      Arnold Robbins, an Atlanta native, is a professional programmer and technical author. He has worked with Unix systems since 1980, when he was introduced to a PDP-11 running a version of Sixth Edition Unix. He has been a heavy AWK user since 1987, when he became involved with gawk, the GNU project's version of AWK. As a member of the POSIX 1003.2 balloting group, he helped shape the POSIX standard for AWK. He is currently the maintainer of gawk and its documentation. He is also coauthor of the sixth edition of O'Reilly's Learning the vi Editor. Since late 1997, he and his family have been living happily in Israel.
    • Exchequer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Exchequer is a government department of the United Kingdom responsible for the management and collection of taxation and other government revenues. The historical Exchequer developed judicial roles. A similar office existed in Ireland during British rule from 1299 to 1877.
    • Merlin’s Awkward Hair Odyssey - a set on Flickr
      One's man's frequently unfortunate journey of discovery.
    • Particoloured - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Particoloured, particolored or parti-color – showing different, often bright, colors or tints.
    • Twitter / hotdogsladies: Cheese Dog Life Hack
      "[LIFE HACK] A chili cheese dog can be very messy to eat with your hands. So, eat it over your french fries and—hey—free chili-cheese fries!"
    • Repulsion (1965) - IMDb
    • Safe (1995) - IMDb

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Shaving a Yak

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about The Hierarchy of Fiddling. When does self-improvement silently shade into navel-gazing, and how do we realize that it's happening?

    Some fixes mean applying a fast change that produces outsized results (a true "life hack"). But, most of our more circuitous excursions into the world of ““productivity”” lead straight into a recursive black hole of lost time, sheer frustration, and soul-sucking existential onanism (let's call that one a "life whack").

    Learn how to live with your dirty debit card, just satisfice with your dish-washing skills, and quit trying to solve non-problems with non-solutions.

    Yes, learn the key commands, but, don't feel like you need to learn all the key commands. Iterate with mindful sanity.

    And, like it says on the tin: always focus on how you'll get back to work.

    Links for this episode:

    • [SPONSOR] TextExpander: Mac and iOS Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time
      Save time and effort with TextExpander! Whether it's a simple email signature or several paragraphs of a standard response, you'll love how easy it is to use TextExpander to avoid typing the same thing over and over.
    • yak shaving - Wiktionary
      (idiomatic) The actually useless activity you do that appears important when you are consciously or unconsciously procrastinating about a larger problem. I thought I'd get more work done if I just fixed a problem with my .emacs file, but then I spent the whole afternoon yak shaving.
    • Yak Shaving
      Stuck in the middle of a stack of stuff you're supposed to do? Sharpen your wool clippers, and stop getting distracted by the pointless activities which surround any serious problem--unless you want to, that is.
    • Shaving the yak. « BRYONY COLE
      Yak-shaving is that time when you set out to do something and end up completely off-track – bogged by little details, that actually seem crucial and dependent on the goal at the time, but later turn out to be irrelevant.
    • bikeshedding - Wiktionary
      bikeshed +? -ing. The word originates in Berkeley Software Distribution culture and implies technical disputes over minor, marginal issues conducted while more serious ones are being overlooked. The implied image is of people arguing over what color to paint the bicycle shed while the house is not finished. The word has its origins in Parkinson’s Law of Triviality. [edit]
    • Squarespace Commerce is Here — The Official Squarespace Blog
      Giving our customers the ability to manage and sell products on their websites has been the most requested Squarespace feature of all time. Thanks to the powerful architecture of Squarespace 6, we've built a truly integrated commerce solution that gives our customers amazing power and flexibility within a single platform.
    • 5by5 | Systematic #33: Merlin Mann - Failing gracefully
      Merlin Mann guests to talk about failure, success and self perception in an organic and enlightening conversation.
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #4: Failing with Style
      Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about trying to change other people, how things really aren’t that bad, balancing fear or being driven by fear, leaving capacity for when you get The Pitch, procrastination (eventually), and giving yourself permission to fail in an interesting way. You’re not gonna get black lung from a spreadsheet.
    • Consilience (book) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge is a 1998 book by biologist E. O. Wilson. In this book, Wilson discusses methods that have been used to unite the sciences and might in the future unite them with the humanities. Wilson prefers and uses the term consilience to describe the synthesis of knowledge from different specialized fields of human endeavor.
    • Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge: Edward Osborne Wilson: 9780679768678: Amazon.com: Books
      Historically, all of the sciences were once united under the rubric of "natural science." Over time, they became fragmented and specialized. Nevertheless, Wilson argues that there is a genetic and neurological basis for knowledge and that all subjects of human inquiry can be reunited under the umbrella of "consilience."
    • Sugar ant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The sugar ant (Camponotus consobrinus)—also known as the banded sugar ant—is a relatively large ant, identifiable by their orange-brown bodies, black head and mandibles. The sugar ants' name comes from their liking for sugar, but they are attracted to other savory food.
    • Mounds (candy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Mounds is a candy bar made by Hershey's, and is the sister product of Almond Joy. Like Almond Joy, it consists of a coconut based center; however, it is enrobed with dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate and does not contain almonds.
    • World War Hulk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The plot is the culmination of a series of events that began with the Hulk being tricked into space by the Illuminati and a life model decoy of Nick Fury, the Hulk's subsequent exile seen in Planet Hulk and his imminent return to Earth to seek revenge on the Illuminati.
    • Image Comics | Saga #10
      Marko and Alana's long-lost babysitter Izabel finally returns to the fold, but at what cost?
    • Like I say. Help yourself: Three. Hours.... | kung fu grippe
      Like I say. Help yourself:Three. Hours. DUNGEON.http://i-0.us/three-hours-dungeon
    • Jim Eno - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Jim Eno (born February 8, 1966 is the drummer and one of the founding members of the Austin, Texas band Spoon. He is also a record producer and a semiconductor chip designer.
    • Arnold Robbins - O'Reilly Media
      Arnold Robbins, an Atlanta native, is a professional programmer and technical author. He has worked with Unix systems since 1980, when he was introduced to a PDP-11 running a version of Sixth Edition Unix. He has been a heavy AWK user since 1987, when he became involved with gawk, the GNU project's version of AWK. As a member of the POSIX 1003.2 balloting group, he helped shape the POSIX standard for AWK. He is currently the maintainer of gawk and its documentation. He is also coauthor of the sixth edition of O'Reilly's Learning the vi Editor. Since late 1997, he and his family have been living happily in Israel.
    • Exchequer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      The Exchequer is a government department of the United Kingdom responsible for the management and collection of taxation and other government revenues. The historical Exchequer developed judicial roles. A similar office existed in Ireland during British rule from 1299 to 1877.
    • Merlin’s Awkward Hair Odyssey - a set on Flickr
      One's man's frequently unfortunate journey of discovery.
    • Particoloured - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      Particoloured, particolored or parti-color – showing different, often bright, colors or tints.
    • Twitter / hotdogsladies: Cheese Dog Life Hack
      "[LIFE HACK] A chili cheese dog can be very messy to eat with your hands. So, eat it over your french fries and—hey—free chili-cheese fries!"
    • Repulsion (1965) - IMDb
    • Safe (1995) - IMDb

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-fJI7iYT ]]>     Episode 107: Pull Out Your Dingus https://www.backtowork.limo/107 http://5by5.tv/b2w/107 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Compression 1:22:47 false TOPIC: Compression

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about compression. What happens when we don't account for how long something really takes to do? And, worse still, what if we don't think about what has to happen before we can even start it?

    If you find you're stressed-out, over-scheduled, under-resourced—and not particularly loving the things you're making—there's a pretty good chance you've become a victim of your own compression.

    Acknowledge and understand the problem, and then learn how to avoid the classic pitfalls by falling in love with your calendar all over again.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by:

    • Harvest (use code "5BY5" at checkout and receive 50% off your first month)
    • Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off)
    ]]>     TOPIC: Compression

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about compression. What happens when we don't account for how long something really takes to do? And, worse still, what if we don't think about what has to happen before we can even start it?

    If you find you're stressed-out, over-scheduled, under-resourced—and not particularly loving the things you're making—there's a pretty good chance you've become a victim of your own compression.

    Acknowledge and understand the problem, and then learn how to avoid the classic pitfalls by falling in love with your calendar all over again.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by:

    • Harvest (use code "5BY5" at checkout and receive 50% off your first month)
    • Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off)
    ]]>     TOPIC: Compression

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about compression. What happens when we don't account for how long something really takes to do? And, worse still, what if we don't think about what has to happen before we can even start it?

    If you find you're stressed-out, over-scheduled, under-resourced—and not particularly loving the things you're making—there's a pretty good chance you've become a victim of your own compression.

    Acknowledge and understand the problem, and then learn how to avoid the classic pitfalls by falling in love with your calendar all over again.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by:

    • Harvest (use code "5BY5" at checkout and receive 50% off your first month)
    • Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off)
    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+dCv_De8G ]]>     Episode 106: Enough Candy to Last Forever https://www.backtowork.limo/106 http://5by5.tv/b2w/106 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Duplicates, duplicates, duplicates. 1:36:05 false TOPIC: Duplicates, duplicates, duplicates.

    This week, Dan and Merlin conclude their discussion of media management by focusing on dealing with duplicates. Just so many duplicates.

    Music, Photos, Contacts, and Finder files. It's all thorny business, but a canny combination of backup, cool apps, and paranoid discretion can make your digital life more manageable and fun.

    Also, some handy tips on sharing files, hosting media, and finding a digital home for your comic collection.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Duplicates, duplicates, duplicates.

    This week, Dan and Merlin conclude their discussion of media management by focusing on dealing with duplicates. Just so many duplicates.

    Music, Photos, Contacts, and Finder files. It's all thorny business, but a canny combination of backup, cool apps, and paranoid discretion can make your digital life more manageable and fun.

    Also, some handy tips on sharing files, hosting media, and finding a digital home for your comic collection.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Duplicates, duplicates, duplicates.

    This week, Dan and Merlin conclude their discussion of media management by focusing on dealing with duplicates. Just so many duplicates.

    Music, Photos, Contacts, and Finder files. It's all thorny business, but a canny combination of backup, cool apps, and paranoid discretion can make your digital life more manageable and fun.

    Also, some handy tips on sharing files, hosting media, and finding a digital home for your comic collection.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+4astxXCK ]]>     Episode 105: Fissures of Men https://www.backtowork.limo/105 http://5by5.tv/b2w/105 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Cool stuff Merlin loves. 1:24:27 false TOPIC: Cool stuff Merlin loves.

    This week, Merlin is delirious and may be in a fugue state, so he and Dan talk about a bunch of cool apps and gadgets--stuff that Merlin likes and really recommends.

    Special attention goes to Drafts for iOS, the Logitech K760 Bluetooth keyboard, Verbatim's Tuff 'n Tiny USB drive, Cortex Camera for iOS, Cobook Address Book, with many more suggestions along the way, including handy tips based on how Merlin uses each.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off) and Kashoo (use code "B2W" for 50% off your annual plan).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Cool stuff Merlin loves.

    This week, Merlin is delirious and may be in a fugue state, so he and Dan talk about a bunch of cool apps and gadgets--stuff that Merlin likes and really recommends.

    Special attention goes to Drafts for iOS, the Logitech K760 Bluetooth keyboard, Verbatim's Tuff 'n Tiny USB drive, Cortex Camera for iOS, Cobook Address Book, with many more suggestions along the way, including handy tips based on how Merlin uses each.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off) and Kashoo (use code "B2W" for 50% off your annual plan).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Cool stuff Merlin loves.

    This week, Merlin is delirious and may be in a fugue state, so he and Dan talk about a bunch of cool apps and gadgets--stuff that Merlin likes and really recommends.

    Special attention goes to Drafts for iOS, the Logitech K760 Bluetooth keyboard, Verbatim's Tuff 'n Tiny USB drive, Cortex Camera for iOS, Cobook Address Book, with many more suggestions along the way, including handy tips based on how Merlin uses each.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "BENDIS" for an additional 10% off) and Kashoo (use code "B2W" for 50% off your annual plan).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+XCgoFUYK ]]>     Episode 104: Grab Your Revolver https://www.backtowork.limo/104 http://5by5.tv/b2w/104 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Modern Media Management: Metadata and Smart Playlists 1:33:20 false TOPIC: Modern Media Management: Metadata and Smart Playlists

    This week Dan and Merlin continue their 3-part series on Modern Media Management: handling your iTunes Library, iOS Devices, and iTunes Match without making yourself crazy.

    In this episode, the focus is on fixing audio metadata, with a big discussion of the awesome MusicBrainz and Picard.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off); Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK1" for 30% off); and Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Modern Media Management: Metadata and Smart Playlists

    This week Dan and Merlin continue their 3-part series on Modern Media Management: handling your iTunes Library, iOS Devices, and iTunes Match without making yourself crazy.

    In this episode, the focus is on fixing audio metadata, with a big discussion of the awesome MusicBrainz and Picard.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off); Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK1" for 30% off); and Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Modern Media Management: Metadata and Smart Playlists

    This week Dan and Merlin continue their 3-part series on Modern Media Management: handling your iTunes Library, iOS Devices, and iTunes Match without making yourself crazy.

    In this episode, the focus is on fixing audio metadata, with a big discussion of the awesome MusicBrainz and Picard.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off); Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK1" for 30% off); and Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Xbi6ncw9 ]]>     Episode 103: Lotta Little Knives https://www.backtowork.limo/103 http://5by5.tv/b2w/103 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Modern Media Management: iTunes Match 1:39:12 false TOPIC: Modern Media Management: iTunes Match

    This week Dan and Merlin begin a 3-part series on Modern Media Management: handling your iTunes Library, iOS Devices, and iTunes Match without making yourself crazy.

    In this episode, they cover setting up and using iTunes Match, being safe and paranoid, what to do after you get the iTunes ping, some smart playlists that will help you exclude kwanzaa music, find stuff you don't want to listen to, and maintain your sanity.

    Next episode they'll discuss wrangling metadata and smart playlists. Then in the last episode of the series, they'll cover managing the libraries on your devices and some grab bag stuff.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Modern Media Management: iTunes Match

    This week Dan and Merlin begin a 3-part series on Modern Media Management: handling your iTunes Library, iOS Devices, and iTunes Match without making yourself crazy.

    In this episode, they cover setting up and using iTunes Match, being safe and paranoid, what to do after you get the iTunes ping, some smart playlists that will help you exclude kwanzaa music, find stuff you don't want to listen to, and maintain your sanity.

    Next episode they'll discuss wrangling metadata and smart playlists. Then in the last episode of the series, they'll cover managing the libraries on your devices and some grab bag stuff.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Modern Media Management: iTunes Match

    This week Dan and Merlin begin a 3-part series on Modern Media Management: handling your iTunes Library, iOS Devices, and iTunes Match without making yourself crazy.

    In this episode, they cover setting up and using iTunes Match, being safe and paranoid, what to do after you get the iTunes ping, some smart playlists that will help you exclude kwanzaa music, find stuff you don't want to listen to, and maintain your sanity.

    Next episode they'll discuss wrangling metadata and smart playlists. Then in the last episode of the series, they'll cover managing the libraries on your devices and some grab bag stuff.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ibFTgEix ]]>     Episode 102: Hunter Ready to Write https://www.backtowork.limo/102 http://5by5.tv/b2w/102 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Creative Costumes vs. Pushing Out Product 57:37 false TOPIC: Creative Costumes vs. Pushing Out Product

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about how the legends and mythologies around creative people and beautiful losers can become such a destructive MacGuffin for us aspiring civilians.

    Getting gakked out on Hunter S. Thompson's cocaine and buying Sylvia Plath's oven are unlikely to take you anyplace useful, interesting, or…creative.

    Also: "BRIANMICHAELBENDIS!"

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Frank & Oak (use code "BACKTOWORK10" for 10% off your first purchase) and Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK1" for 30% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Creative Costumes vs. Pushing Out Product

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about how the legends and mythologies around creative people and beautiful losers can become such a destructive MacGuffin for us aspiring civilians.

    Getting gakked out on Hunter S. Thompson's cocaine and buying Sylvia Plath's oven are unlikely to take you anyplace useful, interesting, or…creative.

    Also: "BRIANMICHAELBENDIS!"

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Frank & Oak (use code "BACKTOWORK10" for 10% off your first purchase) and Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK1" for 30% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Creative Costumes vs. Pushing Out Product

    This week Dan and Merlin talk about how the legends and mythologies around creative people and beautiful losers can become such a destructive MacGuffin for us aspiring civilians.

    Getting gakked out on Hunter S. Thompson's cocaine and buying Sylvia Plath's oven are unlikely to take you anyplace useful, interesting, or…creative.

    Also: "BRIANMICHAELBENDIS!"

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Frank & Oak (use code "BACKTOWORK10" for 10% off your first purchase) and Shutterstock (use code "BACKTOWORK1" for 30% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Vabci8lo ]]>     Episode 101: Sprinting Straight Into a Wall https://www.backtowork.limo/101 http://5by5.tv/b2w/101 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Those New Years When We're Not *Actually* Resolved. 1:29:06 false TOPIC: Those New Years When We're Not Actually Resolved.

    This week, Merlin and Dan step back from resolutions and shooting yourself in the face with a wrist rocket to talk about what you're actually trying to change.

    You're failing and feeling bad and eating a whole bag of cookies because you're resolving to be someone you're not (yet). What are you really trying to address? Are you being honest with yourself? Where do you actually start?

    Find the real reasons, build a real infrastructure, and build yourself a real habit.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Frank & Oak (use code "BACKTOWORK10" for 10% off your first purchase) and Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Those New Years When We're Not Actually Resolved.

    This week, Merlin and Dan step back from resolutions and shooting yourself in the face with a wrist rocket to talk about what you're actually trying to change.

    You're failing and feeling bad and eating a whole bag of cookies because you're resolving to be someone you're not (yet). What are you really trying to address? Are you being honest with yourself? Where do you actually start?

    Find the real reasons, build a real infrastructure, and build yourself a real habit.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Frank & Oak (use code "BACKTOWORK10" for 10% off your first purchase) and Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Those New Years When We're Not Actually Resolved.

    This week, Merlin and Dan step back from resolutions and shooting yourself in the face with a wrist rocket to talk about what you're actually trying to change.

    You're failing and feeling bad and eating a whole bag of cookies because you're resolving to be someone you're not (yet). What are you really trying to address? Are you being honest with yourself? Where do you actually start?

    Find the real reasons, build a real infrastructure, and build yourself a real habit.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode for Back to Work is sponsored by Frank & Oak (use code "BACKTOWORK10" for 10% off your first purchase) and Squarespace (use offer code "NICE" for an additional 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fYfHU_iw ]]>     Episode 100: Go Ahead, Caller. https://www.backtowork.limo/100 http://5by5.tv/b2w/100 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Yes. The caller is there. 1:29:18 false TOPIC: Yes. The caller is there.

    This week, in celebration of their hundredth episode, Dan and Merlin do the first call-in episode of Back to Work.

    A bevy of the beloved jackals and nerds ask questions about GTD, creative autonomy, sleep and energy, interpersonal work communications, moving up at work, self-publishing, finding your rabbi, Marines, X-Men, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Yes. The caller is there.

    This week, in celebration of their hundredth episode, Dan and Merlin do the first call-in episode of Back to Work.

    A bevy of the beloved jackals and nerds ask questions about GTD, creative autonomy, sleep and energy, interpersonal work communications, moving up at work, self-publishing, finding your rabbi, Marines, X-Men, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     TOPIC: Yes. The caller is there.

    This week, in celebration of their hundredth episode, Dan and Merlin do the first call-in episode of Back to Work.

    A bevy of the beloved jackals and nerds ask questions about GTD, creative autonomy, sleep and energy, interpersonal work communications, moving up at work, self-publishing, finding your rabbi, Marines, X-Men, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9tpYf3EV ]]>     Episode 99: Nobody Wants to Live in a Scaffolding https://www.backtowork.limo/99 http://5by5.tv/b2w/99 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Troubleshooting for Saner GTD 1:35:21 false TOPIC: Troubleshooting for Saner GTD

    This week, Dan and Merlin wrap up their epic summer crossover series on David Allen's book Getting Things Done, focusing on the trouble spots, hang-ups, and occasional rat holes that people often encounter in implementing and maintaining their GTD system.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by MailChimp and The OmniFocus 2 Debut.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Troubleshooting for Saner GTD

    This week, Dan and Merlin wrap up their epic summer crossover series on David Allen's book Getting Things Done, focusing on the trouble spots, hang-ups, and occasional rat holes that people often encounter in implementing and maintaining their GTD system.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by MailChimp and The OmniFocus 2 Debut.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Troubleshooting for Saner GTD

    This week, Dan and Merlin wrap up their epic summer crossover series on David Allen's book Getting Things Done, focusing on the trouble spots, hang-ups, and occasional rat holes that people often encounter in implementing and maintaining their GTD system.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by MailChimp and The OmniFocus 2 Debut.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+pR_cKHqW ]]>     Episode 98: Bagged and Boarded https://www.backtowork.limo/98 http://5by5.tv/b2w/98 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Working "Getting Things Done" to stay current, complete, and creative. 1:36:05 false TOPIC: Working Getting Things Done to stay current, complete, and creative.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's Getting Things Done system.

    Learning how to leverage GTD's modality to firewall time for guilt-free creative work.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting ($50 off your first device), Squarespace, and The Omni Group.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Working Getting Things Done to stay current, complete, and creative.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's Getting Things Done system.

    Learning how to leverage GTD's modality to firewall time for guilt-free creative work.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting ($50 off your first device), Squarespace, and The Omni Group.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Working Getting Things Done to stay current, complete, and creative.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's Getting Things Done system.

    Learning how to leverage GTD's modality to firewall time for guilt-free creative work.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting ($50 off your first device), Squarespace, and The Omni Group.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Jac1kiz- ]]>     Episode 97: Pope of the Office https://www.backtowork.limo/97 http://5by5.tv/b2w/97 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Using GTD to sanely and intelligently decide what to do, and when, and where. 1:44:09 false TOPIC: Using GTD to sanely and intelligently decide what to do, and when, and where.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's Getting Things Done system.

    Hopping over the basic workflow and setup (you'll definitely need the book for that), this is all about doing—leveraging the horizontal and vertical axes of GTD to intuitively choose exactly the right task at any given moment.

    Regardless of interruptions, regardless of unexpected change, and regardless of what you're mindfully not doing.

    David Allen calls GTD, "The Art of Stress-Free Productivity," and this is the episode where you'll find out how having put this system in place can yield astronomical improvements in how your actual things get done.

    Also included: a teaser for January's "iTunes management" series, plus recommendations for the three best comic series Merlin read this week.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is very kindly sponsored by Smile's PDFpen, Squarespace, and Hover (use code DANSENTME for 10% off),

    ]]>     TOPIC: Using GTD to sanely and intelligently decide what to do, and when, and where.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's Getting Things Done system.

    Hopping over the basic workflow and setup (you'll definitely need the book for that), this is all about doing—leveraging the horizontal and vertical axes of GTD to intuitively choose exactly the right task at any given moment.

    Regardless of interruptions, regardless of unexpected change, and regardless of what you're mindfully not doing.

    David Allen calls GTD, "The Art of Stress-Free Productivity," and this is the episode where you'll find out how having put this system in place can yield astronomical improvements in how your actual things get done.

    Also included: a teaser for January's "iTunes management" series, plus recommendations for the three best comic series Merlin read this week.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is very kindly sponsored by Smile's PDFpen, Squarespace, and Hover (use code DANSENTME for 10% off),

    ]]>     TOPIC: Using GTD to sanely and intelligently decide what to do, and when, and where.

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's Getting Things Done system.

    Hopping over the basic workflow and setup (you'll definitely need the book for that), this is all about doing—leveraging the horizontal and vertical axes of GTD to intuitively choose exactly the right task at any given moment.

    Regardless of interruptions, regardless of unexpected change, and regardless of what you're mindfully not doing.

    David Allen calls GTD, "The Art of Stress-Free Productivity," and this is the episode where you'll find out how having put this system in place can yield astronomical improvements in how your actual things get done.

    Also included: a teaser for January's "iTunes management" series, plus recommendations for the three best comic series Merlin read this week.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is very kindly sponsored by Smile's PDFpen, Squarespace, and Hover (use code DANSENTME for 10% off),

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+ZBYCbxAP ]]>     Episode 96: Compensatory Muscles https://www.backtowork.limo/96 http://5by5.tv/b2w/96 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: A Better System for Dealing with Life's "Stuff" 1:41:16 false TOPIC: A Better System for Dealing with Life's "Stuff"

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's book, Getting Things Done.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's Back to Work is sponsored by Studio Neat and Ting.

    ]]>     TOPIC: A Better System for Dealing with Life's "Stuff"

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's book, Getting Things Done.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's Back to Work is sponsored by Studio Neat and Ting.

    ]]>     TOPIC: A Better System for Dealing with Life's "Stuff"

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their discussion of David Allen's book, Getting Things Done.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's Back to Work is sponsored by Studio Neat and Ting.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+_N6QVfbc ]]>     Episode 95: She's Five for a Living https://www.backtowork.limo/95 http://5by5.tv/b2w/95 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Intro to David Allen's "Getting Things Done" 1:30:49 false TOPIC: Intro to David Allen’s “Getting Things Done”

    This week, Dan and Merlin start a long-overdue three-part storyline on David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done.[1]

    How do you unwad that giant crapball of stuff you call a life? The answer is simple, but it’s not so easy. You need a trusted system in which to collect, process, review, and—yes—do all the things that matter.

    Getting Things Done is inarguably one of the best and most influential self-help books of all time for a good reason: it’s a candid, realistic, and painfully honest way to get out of your hole, and then stay out.

    This week, we start with the philosophical and psychological underpinnings of GTD, as well as the myriad and thorny problems it can help you address.

    So, pick up your own copy of GTD, read it through, then join us for a detailed tour of the system that changed Merlin’s game and helped jumpstart his online career.

    1. ©DavidCo, 2001.  ↩

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (coupon code backtowork11), Hover use the code (dansentme for 10% off), Squarespace (use the code broastedbird for an extra 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Intro to David Allen’s “Getting Things Done”

    This week, Dan and Merlin start a long-overdue three-part storyline on David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done.[1]

    How do you unwad that giant crapball of stuff you call a life? The answer is simple, but it’s not so easy. You need a trusted system in which to collect, process, review, and—yes—do all the things that matter.

    Getting Things Done is inarguably one of the best and most influential self-help books of all time for a good reason: it’s a candid, realistic, and painfully honest way to get out of your hole, and then stay out.

    This week, we start with the philosophical and psychological underpinnings of GTD, as well as the myriad and thorny problems it can help you address.

    So, pick up your own copy of GTD, read it through, then join us for a detailed tour of the system that changed Merlin’s game and helped jumpstart his online career.

    1. ©DavidCo, 2001.  ↩

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (coupon code backtowork11), Hover use the code (dansentme for 10% off), Squarespace (use the code broastedbird for an extra 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Intro to David Allen’s “Getting Things Done”

    This week, Dan and Merlin start a long-overdue three-part storyline on David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done.[1]

    How do you unwad that giant crapball of stuff you call a life? The answer is simple, but it’s not so easy. You need a trusted system in which to collect, process, review, and—yes—do all the things that matter.

    Getting Things Done is inarguably one of the best and most influential self-help books of all time for a good reason: it’s a candid, realistic, and painfully honest way to get out of your hole, and then stay out.

    This week, we start with the philosophical and psychological underpinnings of GTD, as well as the myriad and thorny problems it can help you address.

    So, pick up your own copy of GTD, read it through, then join us for a detailed tour of the system that changed Merlin’s game and helped jumpstart his online career.

    1. ©DavidCo, 2001.  ↩

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (coupon code backtowork11), Hover use the code (dansentme for 10% off), Squarespace (use the code broastedbird for an extra 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nGLQdLX0 ]]>     Episode 94: A False Sun https://www.backtowork.limo/94 http://5by5.tv/b2w/94 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:31:27 false TOPIC: How to be a proper list-maker

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss the pros and cons of lighting your environment properly, how we fall into bad list making habits and how to solve these issues. Also, Merlin makes some sounds for your enjoyment.

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (use code "dansentme10" for 30% off), Ting ($50 off your first device for Back to Work listeners), and Squarespace (use code "broastedbird" for 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: How to be a proper list-maker

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss the pros and cons of lighting your environment properly, how we fall into bad list making habits and how to solve these issues. Also, Merlin makes some sounds for your enjoyment.

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (use code "dansentme10" for 30% off), Ting ($50 off your first device for Back to Work listeners), and Squarespace (use code "broastedbird" for 10% off).

    ]]>     TOPIC: How to be a proper list-maker

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss the pros and cons of lighting your environment properly, how we fall into bad list making habits and how to solve these issues. Also, Merlin makes some sounds for your enjoyment.

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (use code "dansentme10" for 30% off), Ting ($50 off your first device for Back to Work listeners), and Squarespace (use code "broastedbird" for 10% off).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OCCChq4o ]]>     Episode 93: 67 Points of Articulation https://www.backtowork.limo/93 http://5by5.tv/b2w/93 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Florida, Education, and Peaking 1:36:05 false TOPIC: Florida, Education, and Peaking

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their purging personal odyssey through the state of Florida. Isolation, education, and a parting admonition not to throw your cap in the air.

    Also, for the comic nerds, Merlin recommends checking out the exciting new stuff happening with "Marvel NOW!"

    Links for this episode:

    This week's Back to Work is sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "backtowork11" for 30% off), Hover (10% off for Back to Work listeners), and Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Florida, Education, and Peaking

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their purging personal odyssey through the state of Florida. Isolation, education, and a parting admonition not to throw your cap in the air.

    Also, for the comic nerds, Merlin recommends checking out the exciting new stuff happening with "Marvel NOW!"

    Links for this episode:

    This week's Back to Work is sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "backtowork11" for 30% off), Hover (10% off for Back to Work listeners), and Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Florida, Education, and Peaking

    This week, Dan and Merlin continue their purging personal odyssey through the state of Florida. Isolation, education, and a parting admonition not to throw your cap in the air.

    Also, for the comic nerds, Merlin recommends checking out the exciting new stuff happening with "Marvel NOW!"

    Links for this episode:

    This week's Back to Work is sponsored by Shutterstock (use code "backtowork11" for 30% off), Hover (10% off for Back to Work listeners), and Smile's TextExpander.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+c7hQHtPO ]]>     Episode 92: The Florida Episode https://www.backtowork.limo/92 http://5by5.tv/b2w/92 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Florida. 1:18:17 false TOPIC: Florida.

    Hinted at since Episode 1—and repeatedly threatened nearly every week since—here, at last: The Florida Episode.

    The heat, the driving, the isolation, the driving, the white driveways, the early-bird specials, the menacing parking-lot violence, the driving, the people, the stop lights, the gates, the urology clinics, the driving, the short pants, the driving, and much MUCH more.

    In part one of what will surely be an epic, multi-episode arc, Dan and Merlin finally start coming to terms with their undistinguished youths in the Sunshine State.

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (use code "dansentme10" for 30% off) and Ting ($50 off your first device for Back to Work listeners).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Florida.

    Hinted at since Episode 1—and repeatedly threatened nearly every week since—here, at last: The Florida Episode.

    The heat, the driving, the isolation, the driving, the white driveways, the early-bird specials, the menacing parking-lot violence, the driving, the people, the stop lights, the gates, the urology clinics, the driving, the short pants, the driving, and much MUCH more.

    In part one of what will surely be an epic, multi-episode arc, Dan and Merlin finally start coming to terms with their undistinguished youths in the Sunshine State.

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (use code "dansentme10" for 30% off) and Ting ($50 off your first device for Back to Work listeners).

    ]]>     TOPIC: Florida.

    Hinted at since Episode 1—and repeatedly threatened nearly every week since—here, at last: The Florida Episode.

    The heat, the driving, the isolation, the driving, the white driveways, the early-bird specials, the menacing parking-lot violence, the driving, the people, the stop lights, the gates, the urology clinics, the driving, the short pants, the driving, and much MUCH more.

    In part one of what will surely be an epic, multi-episode arc, Dan and Merlin finally start coming to terms with their undistinguished youths in the Sunshine State.

    Links for this episode:

    Shutterstock (use code "dansentme10" for 30% off) and Ting ($50 off your first device for Back to Work listeners).

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+97Lgk2fj ]]>     Episode 91: Compiling Stallman From Source https://www.backtowork.limo/91 http://5by5.tv/b2w/91 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The tech you want, and the tech you can live with. 1:10:47 false TOPIC: The tech you want, and the tech you can live with.

    On our second Last Show Ever™, Merlin and Dan talk about parenting, Gatsby hats, note taking and sharing, the Techno-Organic virus, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Hover. Use code "DANSENTME" for 10% off.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The tech you want, and the tech you can live with.

    On our second Last Show Ever™, Merlin and Dan talk about parenting, Gatsby hats, note taking and sharing, the Techno-Organic virus, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Hover. Use code "DANSENTME" for 10% off.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The tech you want, and the tech you can live with.

    On our second Last Show Ever™, Merlin and Dan talk about parenting, Gatsby hats, note taking and sharing, the Techno-Organic virus, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Hover. Use code "DANSENTME" for 10% off.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jJVvLEIT ]]>     Episode 90: Quit!™ https://www.backtowork.limo/90 http://5by5.tv/b2w/90 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Sleep and How to Get It 1:25:20 false TOPIC: Sleep and How to Get It

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about sleep—why we need it, why most of us don't get enough of it, and why we all strain to find a million excuses for perpetually walking around like a sad zombie.

    Chock-a-block with painful personal anecdotes, horrible cautionary tales, and scary hand-waving about Recent Medical Science, your hosts make their best case for taking your own sleep more seriously. Now.

    Also, loaded with tips on how to sleep better, with a heavy emphasis on a wonderful iOS app called, "Sleep Cycle."

    Pretty good for our last episode. (Guys, we were kidding! KIDDING!)

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Ting.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Sleep and How to Get It

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about sleep—why we need it, why most of us don't get enough of it, and why we all strain to find a million excuses for perpetually walking around like a sad zombie.

    Chock-a-block with painful personal anecdotes, horrible cautionary tales, and scary hand-waving about Recent Medical Science, your hosts make their best case for taking your own sleep more seriously. Now.

    Also, loaded with tips on how to sleep better, with a heavy emphasis on a wonderful iOS app called, "Sleep Cycle."

    Pretty good for our last episode. (Guys, we were kidding! KIDDING!)

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Ting.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Sleep and How to Get It

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about sleep—why we need it, why most of us don't get enough of it, and why we all strain to find a million excuses for perpetually walking around like a sad zombie.

    Chock-a-block with painful personal anecdotes, horrible cautionary tales, and scary hand-waving about Recent Medical Science, your hosts make their best case for taking your own sleep more seriously. Now.

    Also, loaded with tips on how to sleep better, with a heavy emphasis on a wonderful iOS app called, "Sleep Cycle."

    Pretty good for our last episode. (Guys, we were kidding! KIDDING!)

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Ting.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+vtJvBtok ]]>     Episode 89: Burlap Sack Full of Oranges https://www.backtowork.limo/89 http://5by5.tv/b2w/89 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Programming Your Kid's Danger Room. 1:31:10 false TOPIC: Programming Your Kid's Danger Room.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss the parenthood racket: the advice and expectations, the doubt and the fear, the assessment, the concentric circles, the snow cones.

    Parenting means programming a Danger Room that teaches you and the kid to handle the hovering, the hitting, the losing, and the play structure.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Hover, Mutual Mobile, Shutterstock, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Programming Your Kid's Danger Room.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss the parenthood racket: the advice and expectations, the doubt and the fear, the assessment, the concentric circles, the snow cones.

    Parenting means programming a Danger Room that teaches you and the kid to handle the hovering, the hitting, the losing, and the play structure.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Hover, Mutual Mobile, Shutterstock, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Programming Your Kid's Danger Room.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss the parenthood racket: the advice and expectations, the doubt and the fear, the assessment, the concentric circles, the snow cones.

    Parenting means programming a Danger Room that teaches you and the kid to handle the hovering, the hitting, the losing, and the play structure.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Hover, Mutual Mobile, Shutterstock, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7M7KxH5q ]]>     Episode 88: So Many Reasons to Cry https://www.backtowork.limo/88 http://5by5.tv/b2w/88 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Finding Grit. 1:51:00 false TOPIC: Finding Grit.

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to a popular topic from last week: grit.

    Why is it we stick with some things but totally abandon so many others? Why'd Merlin give up on learning "Little Brown Jug" on the trombone, then double-down on nailing "Pinball Wizard" on guitar? How come Dan got so good at programming, but can't kick a damned football to save his life? Is there a framework for understanding why we remember hit points, don't travel, can't draw, and forget why every good boy deserves fudge?

    Along the way, Merlin accidentally—grudgingly—reveals that he actually knows things about sportsball, Dan breaks down the exhilarating rewards of immediate feedback, and both hosts wonder how Mariano Rivera can keep his cool after giving up a two-run homer.

    Also, there's a pseudo-interesting rathole on why Merlin may or may not start spending more time with App.net.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Smile Software, Shutterstock and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Finding Grit.

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to a popular topic from last week: grit.

    Why is it we stick with some things but totally abandon so many others? Why'd Merlin give up on learning "Little Brown Jug" on the trombone, then double-down on nailing "Pinball Wizard" on guitar? How come Dan got so good at programming, but can't kick a damned football to save his life? Is there a framework for understanding why we remember hit points, don't travel, can't draw, and forget why every good boy deserves fudge?

    Along the way, Merlin accidentally—grudgingly—reveals that he actually knows things about sportsball, Dan breaks down the exhilarating rewards of immediate feedback, and both hosts wonder how Mariano Rivera can keep his cool after giving up a two-run homer.

    Also, there's a pseudo-interesting rathole on why Merlin may or may not start spending more time with App.net.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Smile Software, Shutterstock and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Finding Grit.

    This week, Dan and Merlin return to a popular topic from last week: grit.

    Why is it we stick with some things but totally abandon so many others? Why'd Merlin give up on learning "Little Brown Jug" on the trombone, then double-down on nailing "Pinball Wizard" on guitar? How come Dan got so good at programming, but can't kick a damned football to save his life? Is there a framework for understanding why we remember hit points, don't travel, can't draw, and forget why every good boy deserves fudge?

    Along the way, Merlin accidentally—grudgingly—reveals that he actually knows things about sportsball, Dan breaks down the exhilarating rewards of immediate feedback, and both hosts wonder how Mariano Rivera can keep his cool after giving up a two-run homer.

    Also, there's a pseudo-interesting rathole on why Merlin may or may not start spending more time with App.net.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Smile Software, Shutterstock and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+S8FQubR2 ]]>     Episode 87: Nothing to Declare But My Coconuts https://www.backtowork.limo/87 http://5by5.tv/b2w/87 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Grit, Confidence, and Intuition. 1:31:18 false TOPIC: Grit, Confidence, and Intuition.

    This week, Dan and Merlin begin a conversation on what researchers and educators are learning about why students of all ages do or don't succeed. Yes, it's about intelligence and other cognitive skills, but it's also about tenacity, courage, self-restraint, and resolve.

    It's really about grit.

    See our show notes for lots of links to the stuff that inspired our topic, but definitely tune in for Merlin's slight addendum to the formula: mixing in our growing confidence in our own intuition.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software. Check out our amazing B2W community site!

    ]]>     TOPIC: Grit, Confidence, and Intuition.

    This week, Dan and Merlin begin a conversation on what researchers and educators are learning about why students of all ages do or don't succeed. Yes, it's about intelligence and other cognitive skills, but it's also about tenacity, courage, self-restraint, and resolve.

    It's really about grit.

    See our show notes for lots of links to the stuff that inspired our topic, but definitely tune in for Merlin's slight addendum to the formula: mixing in our growing confidence in our own intuition.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software. Check out our amazing B2W community site!

    ]]>     TOPIC: Grit, Confidence, and Intuition.

    This week, Dan and Merlin begin a conversation on what researchers and educators are learning about why students of all ages do or don't succeed. Yes, it's about intelligence and other cognitive skills, but it's also about tenacity, courage, self-restraint, and resolve.

    It's really about grit.

    See our show notes for lots of links to the stuff that inspired our topic, but definitely tune in for Merlin's slight addendum to the formula: mixing in our growing confidence in our own intuition.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software. Check out our amazing B2W community site!

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+SZRHbIUl ]]>     Episode 86: The Talmud of Claremont https://www.backtowork.limo/86 http://5by5.tv/b2w/86 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Anxious about the Change 1:42:31 false TOPIC: Anxious about the Change

    This week Merlin updates Dan about his schedule changes. They're going to come, but it's probably the anxiety, not the change, that is the problem. Take heart, it may be the change that you need.

    While you're at it, take the opportunity to plan your buffers and ramp up times. Your schedule will work better, your vacation may be less stressful, your pie will stay alive.

    Bonus: Dan and Merlin's comic book recommendations for new readers.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software, Shutterstock and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Anxious about the Change

    This week Merlin updates Dan about his schedule changes. They're going to come, but it's probably the anxiety, not the change, that is the problem. Take heart, it may be the change that you need.

    While you're at it, take the opportunity to plan your buffers and ramp up times. Your schedule will work better, your vacation may be less stressful, your pie will stay alive.

    Bonus: Dan and Merlin's comic book recommendations for new readers.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software, Shutterstock and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Anxious about the Change

    This week Merlin updates Dan about his schedule changes. They're going to come, but it's probably the anxiety, not the change, that is the problem. Take heart, it may be the change that you need.

    While you're at it, take the opportunity to plan your buffers and ramp up times. Your schedule will work better, your vacation may be less stressful, your pie will stay alive.

    Bonus: Dan and Merlin's comic book recommendations for new readers.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software, Shutterstock and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+7oU6WLOu ]]>     Episode 85: Schrödinger's Soap Holder https://www.backtowork.limo/85 http://5by5.tv/b2w/85 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: How to use a public restroom. 1:22:17 false TOPIC: One Operational Paper Towel; One Safety Paper Towel.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss how to use a public restroom.

    There's some other stuff, too. But, yeah. Mostly Dan and Merlin discuss how to use a public restroom.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software and Shutterstock.

    ]]>     TOPIC: One Operational Paper Towel; One Safety Paper Towel.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss how to use a public restroom.

    There's some other stuff, too. But, yeah. Mostly Dan and Merlin discuss how to use a public restroom.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software and Shutterstock.

    ]]>     TOPIC: One Operational Paper Towel; One Safety Paper Towel.

    This week, Dan and Merlin discuss how to use a public restroom.

    There's some other stuff, too. But, yeah. Mostly Dan and Merlin discuss how to use a public restroom.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Igloo Software and Shutterstock.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9TaizTzJ ]]>     Episode 84: Every Genie is an Actuary https://www.backtowork.limo/84 http://5by5.tv/b2w/84 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Superpowers, Madness, and the Pursuit of Interesting Problems 1:43:43 false TOPIC: Superpowers, Madness, and the Pursuit of Interesting Problems

    Dan and Merlin talk about the superpowers you have and can't control as well as the demons and drivers that our heroes have and can't control. How sometimes we find ourselves craving the screaming in someone else's head. Because, we surely do love and revere our Beautiful Losers and Genius Lunatics.

    Entered into evidence: Hunter S. Thompson, The Incredible Hulk, Sylvia Plath, Brian Wilson, Nightcrawler, Van Gogh, Syd Barrett, Tom Waits, Robert Lowell, Howard Hughes, and Corporate Stooges (n.b.: Dan said that; not Merlin).

    The upshot? Try not to get too obsessed with someone else's ether in the convertible or, for that matter, the cake in your own conference room.

    Get excited about constantly releasing that "better version of yourself"—and make the world a happy beneficiary of your own particular madness.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Smile Software, and Squarespace.

    Smile's PDFpen is a powerful Mac PDF editor at an affordable price: add text, images, and signatures, make corrections, fill out forms, edit images, OCR scanned pages and more

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Superpowers, Madness, and the Pursuit of Interesting Problems

    Dan and Merlin talk about the superpowers you have and can't control as well as the demons and drivers that our heroes have and can't control. How sometimes we find ourselves craving the screaming in someone else's head. Because, we surely do love and revere our Beautiful Losers and Genius Lunatics.

    Entered into evidence: Hunter S. Thompson, The Incredible Hulk, Sylvia Plath, Brian Wilson, Nightcrawler, Van Gogh, Syd Barrett, Tom Waits, Robert Lowell, Howard Hughes, and Corporate Stooges (n.b.: Dan said that; not Merlin).

    The upshot? Try not to get too obsessed with someone else's ether in the convertible or, for that matter, the cake in your own conference room.

    Get excited about constantly releasing that "better version of yourself"—and make the world a happy beneficiary of your own particular madness.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Smile Software, and Squarespace.

    Smile's PDFpen is a powerful Mac PDF editor at an affordable price: add text, images, and signatures, make corrections, fill out forms, edit images, OCR scanned pages and more

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Superpowers, Madness, and the Pursuit of Interesting Problems

    Dan and Merlin talk about the superpowers you have and can't control as well as the demons and drivers that our heroes have and can't control. How sometimes we find ourselves craving the screaming in someone else's head. Because, we surely do love and revere our Beautiful Losers and Genius Lunatics.

    Entered into evidence: Hunter S. Thompson, The Incredible Hulk, Sylvia Plath, Brian Wilson, Nightcrawler, Van Gogh, Syd Barrett, Tom Waits, Robert Lowell, Howard Hughes, and Corporate Stooges (n.b.: Dan said that; not Merlin).

    The upshot? Try not to get too obsessed with someone else's ether in the convertible or, for that matter, the cake in your own conference room.

    Get excited about constantly releasing that "better version of yourself"—and make the world a happy beneficiary of your own particular madness.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Smile Software, and Squarespace.

    Smile's PDFpen is a powerful Mac PDF editor at an affordable price: add text, images, and signatures, make corrections, fill out forms, edit images, OCR scanned pages and more

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+uEPkYClX ]]>     Episode 83: Way of the Future https://www.backtowork.limo/83 http://5by5.tv/b2w/83 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Obsessions, Compulsions, Obsessions, and Compulsions. Also, Obsessions—and Compulsions. 1:32:39 false TOPIC: Obsessions, Compulsions, Obsessions, and Compulsions. Also, Obsessions—and Compulsions.

    This week, Dan and Merlin lick the doorknob five times, tap their heads with their shoes, and ponder the problem of obsessions and compulsions.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Obsessions, Compulsions, Obsessions, and Compulsions. Also, Obsessions—and Compulsions.

    This week, Dan and Merlin lick the doorknob five times, tap their heads with their shoes, and ponder the problem of obsessions and compulsions.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Obsessions, Compulsions, Obsessions, and Compulsions. Also, Obsessions—and Compulsions.

    This week, Dan and Merlin lick the doorknob five times, tap their heads with their shoes, and ponder the problem of obsessions and compulsions.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+aXDbjaZ1 ]]>     Episode 82: Blue Food in Your Refrigerator https://www.backtowork.limo/82 http://5by5.tv/b2w/82 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Capture, Contracts, and Mapping the Territory. 1:26:13 false TOPIC: Capture, Contracts, and Mapping the Territory.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about keeping an honest calendar and ensuring you regularly review your "contracts" with yourself.

    Chock-a-block with practical COM-ponents for making sure your map is up to date with the territory.

    ¿Spanish question marks? ¡Si!

    Zibba-zabba! Fax my gal!

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting and Squarespace.

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Capture, Contracts, and Mapping the Territory.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about keeping an honest calendar and ensuring you regularly review your "contracts" with yourself.

    Chock-a-block with practical COM-ponents for making sure your map is up to date with the territory.

    ¿Spanish question marks? ¡Si!

    Zibba-zabba! Fax my gal!

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting and Squarespace.

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Capture, Contracts, and Mapping the Territory.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about keeping an honest calendar and ensuring you regularly review your "contracts" with yourself.

    Chock-a-block with practical COM-ponents for making sure your map is up to date with the territory.

    ¿Spanish question marks? ¡Si!

    Zibba-zabba! Fax my gal!

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Ting and Squarespace.

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+OgrDIGQU ]]>     Episode 81: LAMP for Your Productivity https://www.backtowork.limo/81 http://5by5.tv/b2w/81 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Honesty and Sociopathy Go to Work 1:29:48 false TOPIC: Honesty and Sociopathy Go to Work

    Merlin and Dan talk about the cultural divide between you and your work. Coping with work is a little like being a sociopath so you better make sure you're taking away the right lessons and being honest about the right things. Anything else is a little dishonest.

    You don't need to quit your job, but you made want to at least resign your certainty.

    Nice!™

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by 1Password, Smile Software, and Squarespace.

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Honesty and Sociopathy Go to Work

    Merlin and Dan talk about the cultural divide between you and your work. Coping with work is a little like being a sociopath so you better make sure you're taking away the right lessons and being honest about the right things. Anything else is a little dishonest.

    You don't need to quit your job, but you made want to at least resign your certainty.

    Nice!™

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by 1Password, Smile Software, and Squarespace.

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Honesty and Sociopathy Go to Work

    Merlin and Dan talk about the cultural divide between you and your work. Coping with work is a little like being a sociopath so you better make sure you're taking away the right lessons and being honest about the right things. Anything else is a little dishonest.

    You don't need to quit your job, but you made want to at least resign your certainty.

    Nice!™

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by 1Password, Smile Software, and Squarespace.

    Sign up for Squarespace today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!"). Watch Merlin's new Squarespace 6 site get built in real time (including screencasts) at http://merlinm.com/s6.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+yYbsGphq ]]>     Episode 80: Cascading Wave of Bad https://www.backtowork.limo/80 http://5by5.tv/b2w/80 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Kicking and Screaming 1:29:41 false TOPIC: Kicking and Screaming

    Merlin has been dragged kicking and screaming into at least two things this week. Sometimes, that works out, and sometimes it doesn't. But, how many of those things do we need? How many can you sign up for? How often do you see Beast coming down the hall?

    There aren't that many things you have to do, but how can you see it coming? Well, you know where your cumin is and you haven't checked your MySpace this week. How's that for complicated?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by 1Password, Igloo Software, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Kicking and Screaming

    Merlin has been dragged kicking and screaming into at least two things this week. Sometimes, that works out, and sometimes it doesn't. But, how many of those things do we need? How many can you sign up for? How often do you see Beast coming down the hall?

    There aren't that many things you have to do, but how can you see it coming? Well, you know where your cumin is and you haven't checked your MySpace this week. How's that for complicated?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by 1Password, Igloo Software, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Kicking and Screaming

    Merlin has been dragged kicking and screaming into at least two things this week. Sometimes, that works out, and sometimes it doesn't. But, how many of those things do we need? How many can you sign up for? How often do you see Beast coming down the hall?

    There aren't that many things you have to do, but how can you see it coming? Well, you know where your cumin is and you haven't checked your MySpace this week. How's that for complicated?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by 1Password, Igloo Software, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MO2OZxAi ]]>     Episode 79: Mayor Pro Tem of Hoboville https://www.backtowork.limo/79 http://5by5.tv/b2w/79 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Adapting to the Danger Room of Life 1:24:22 false TOPIC: Adapting to the Danger Room of Life

    Dan and Merlin talk about how the protagonist of your story handles change in personal and work environments.

    How do you respond in the face of change you haven't anticipated or isn't conducive to who you want to be? What is the worst that could happen? Who can help you except you?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace. Visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!")

    And, watch Merlin's new Squarespace site get built in real time at http://merlinm.com.

    Screencasts of the process coming soon.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Adapting to the Danger Room of Life

    Dan and Merlin talk about how the protagonist of your story handles change in personal and work environments.

    How do you respond in the face of change you haven't anticipated or isn't conducive to who you want to be? What is the worst that could happen? Who can help you except you?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace. Visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!")

    And, watch Merlin's new Squarespace site get built in real time at http://merlinm.com.

    Screencasts of the process coming soon.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Adapting to the Danger Room of Life

    Dan and Merlin talk about how the protagonist of your story handles change in personal and work environments.

    How do you respond in the face of change you haven't anticipated or isn't conducive to who you want to be? What is the worst that could happen? Who can help you except you?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace. Visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "soold" (as in, "Merlin looks sooooooo old!")

    And, watch Merlin's new Squarespace site get built in real time at http://merlinm.com.

    Screencasts of the process coming soon.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YS02TYLD ]]>     Episode 78: Scream, Poop, and Run https://www.backtowork.limo/78 http://5by5.tv/b2w/78 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Gut Churn, Pointing Arrows, and Recognizing Change 1:17:16 false TOPIC: Gut Churn, Pointing Arrows, and Recognizing Change

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk at length about a recent article by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad, called, "The Terrors & Occasional Virtues of Not Knowing What You’re Doing."

    From the genesis of Radiolab through casting about for what comes next, Jad's article reads like a Greatest Hits of Back to Work. Just terrific.

    It all comes down to working through the times you don't know what you're doing and making, then accepting that—even once you do know—you still have to push through change and evolution.

    Working through the fear to make something awesome? Well. That's Fine for Jad Abumrad.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace. Visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     TOPIC: Gut Churn, Pointing Arrows, and Recognizing Change

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk at length about a recent article by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad, called, "The Terrors & Occasional Virtues of Not Knowing What You’re Doing."

    From the genesis of Radiolab through casting about for what comes next, Jad's article reads like a Greatest Hits of Back to Work. Just terrific.

    It all comes down to working through the times you don't know what you're doing and making, then accepting that—even once you do know—you still have to push through change and evolution.

    Working through the fear to make something awesome? Well. That's Fine for Jad Abumrad.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace. Visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     TOPIC: Gut Churn, Pointing Arrows, and Recognizing Change

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk at length about a recent article by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad, called, "The Terrors & Occasional Virtues of Not Knowing What You’re Doing."

    From the genesis of Radiolab through casting about for what comes next, Jad's article reads like a Greatest Hits of Back to Work. Just terrific.

    It all comes down to working through the times you don't know what you're doing and making, then accepting that—even once you do know—you still have to push through change and evolution.

    Working through the fear to make something awesome? Well. That's Fine for Jad Abumrad.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace. Visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Y44sP4AS ]]>     Episode 77: Sadness Harmonica https://www.backtowork.limo/77 http://5by5.tv/b2w/77 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Motivation, Hardware Stores, and Fighting the Last War 1:25:43 false TOPIC: Motivation, Hardware Stores, and Fighting the Last War

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about motivation—how it changes, how it doesn't, and how it can be fueled by anxiety and cognitive dissonance.

    There is also discussion of Merlin's pear tart problem, the challenge of the engineering triangle, and, yeah, a new t-shirt That's Fine for Merlin.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace and Docusign.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Motivation, Hardware Stores, and Fighting the Last War

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about motivation—how it changes, how it doesn't, and how it can be fueled by anxiety and cognitive dissonance.

    There is also discussion of Merlin's pear tart problem, the challenge of the engineering triangle, and, yeah, a new t-shirt That's Fine for Merlin.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace and Docusign.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Motivation, Hardware Stores, and Fighting the Last War

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about motivation—how it changes, how it doesn't, and how it can be fueled by anxiety and cognitive dissonance.

    There is also discussion of Merlin's pear tart problem, the challenge of the engineering triangle, and, yeah, a new t-shirt That's Fine for Merlin.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace and Docusign.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Khar4-J1 ]]>     Episode 76: The Avatar of Dorian Gray https://www.backtowork.limo/76 http://5by5.tv/b2w/76 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPICS: Better Meat & Working Backwards 1:27:49 false TOPICS: Better Meat & Working Backwards

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the many strategic and tactical benefits of reverse-engineering your next project.

    There is also extensive discussion of choosing, preparing, and cooking meat.

    It's not food until is sounds like food and it smells like food.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by two of our favorite friends, Smile and Squarespace.

    Pick up Smile's TextExpander 4 with awesome new fill-in features. And, visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     TOPICS: Better Meat & Working Backwards

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the many strategic and tactical benefits of reverse-engineering your next project.

    There is also extensive discussion of choosing, preparing, and cooking meat.

    It's not food until is sounds like food and it smells like food.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by two of our favorite friends, Smile and Squarespace.

    Pick up Smile's TextExpander 4 with awesome new fill-in features. And, visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     TOPICS: Better Meat & Working Backwards

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the many strategic and tactical benefits of reverse-engineering your next project.

    There is also extensive discussion of choosing, preparing, and cooking meat.

    It's not food until is sounds like food and it smells like food.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by two of our favorite friends, Smile and Squarespace.

    Pick up Smile's TextExpander 4 with awesome new fill-in features. And, visit Squarespace.com today to get an extra 10% off any new account with the offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GERlpYD5 ]]>     Episode 75: The Mayor of Perspective https://www.backtowork.limo/75 http://5by5.tv/b2w/75 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Feeling Stuck in the Middle 1:27:31 false TOPIC: Feeling Stuck in the Middle

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about a topic suggested by listener, @toddsandends: what happens when you're stuck enforcing rules you don't agree with?

    Whether you're a security guard, an RA, a SysAdmin, a character on The Wire, or pretty much anybody else, sometimes there's just stuff you gotta do. Even when you think it's a terrible idea.

    So, who's allowed to corrupt you, what's it worth, and how long is that going to be okay with you?

    As ever, work is a lot of work.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our good friends at Squarespace. Get an extra 10% off your new account with offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     TOPIC: Feeling Stuck in the Middle

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about a topic suggested by listener, @toddsandends: what happens when you're stuck enforcing rules you don't agree with?

    Whether you're a security guard, an RA, a SysAdmin, a character on The Wire, or pretty much anybody else, sometimes there's just stuff you gotta do. Even when you think it's a terrible idea.

    So, who's allowed to corrupt you, what's it worth, and how long is that going to be okay with you?

    As ever, work is a lot of work.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our good friends at Squarespace. Get an extra 10% off your new account with offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     TOPIC: Feeling Stuck in the Middle

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about a topic suggested by listener, @toddsandends: what happens when you're stuck enforcing rules you don't agree with?

    Whether you're a security guard, an RA, a SysAdmin, a character on The Wire, or pretty much anybody else, sometimes there's just stuff you gotta do. Even when you think it's a terrible idea.

    So, who's allowed to corrupt you, what's it worth, and how long is that going to be okay with you?

    As ever, work is a lot of work.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our good friends at Squarespace. Get an extra 10% off your new account with offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+nRrrpRIT ]]>     Episode 74: Cheap Liberal Arts Relativism https://www.backtowork.limo/74 http://5by5.tv/b2w/74 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: How Much Honesty Can We Stand? 1:24:38 false TOPIC: How Much Honesty Can We Stand?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how ridiculously complex "Honesty" can be. Do "Candor," "Transparency," "Frankness," and all those other Capital Letter Nouns mean the same thing?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our good friends at Squarespace. Get an extra 10% off your new account with offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     TOPIC: How Much Honesty Can We Stand?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how ridiculously complex "Honesty" can be. Do "Candor," "Transparency," "Frankness," and all those other Capital Letter Nouns mean the same thing?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our good friends at Squarespace. Get an extra 10% off your new account with offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     TOPIC: How Much Honesty Can We Stand?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about how ridiculously complex "Honesty" can be. Do "Candor," "Transparency," "Frankness," and all those other Capital Letter Nouns mean the same thing?

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our good friends at Squarespace. Get an extra 10% off your new account with offer code "yourshow".

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+MWzVJ20i ]]>     Episode 73: Permission to Unclench https://www.backtowork.limo/73 http://5by5.tv/b2w/73 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Aspects of Letting Go 1:40:19 false TOPIC: Aspects of Letting Go

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about two very different viewports into doing what you want to do and being who you want to be.

    There's the non-fiddly value you earn from getting junk out of your head and into a place you trust (in this instance, OmniFocus location-based contexts).

    Then, there's the "what the cuss?" situation faced by listener, "Evan," who's struggling with a work conundrum that's hard on the office freezer and his feelings.

    How do you move toward doing the right thing in the face of a lot of wrong? And, how do you take care of the piddly crap that's made your brain such a messy white board?

    Also, there's our new t-shirts, some boot scoots, lots of tickles, plus, that total tool who pushed Shlomo out. Don't even get Merlin started. Literally.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace, Igloo Software, Smile Software.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Aspects of Letting Go

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about two very different viewports into doing what you want to do and being who you want to be.

    There's the non-fiddly value you earn from getting junk out of your head and into a place you trust (in this instance, OmniFocus location-based contexts).

    Then, there's the "what the cuss?" situation faced by listener, "Evan," who's struggling with a work conundrum that's hard on the office freezer and his feelings.

    How do you move toward doing the right thing in the face of a lot of wrong? And, how do you take care of the piddly crap that's made your brain such a messy white board?

    Also, there's our new t-shirts, some boot scoots, lots of tickles, plus, that total tool who pushed Shlomo out. Don't even get Merlin started. Literally.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace, Igloo Software, Smile Software.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Aspects of Letting Go

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about two very different viewports into doing what you want to do and being who you want to be.

    There's the non-fiddly value you earn from getting junk out of your head and into a place you trust (in this instance, OmniFocus location-based contexts).

    Then, there's the "what the cuss?" situation faced by listener, "Evan," who's struggling with a work conundrum that's hard on the office freezer and his feelings.

    How do you move toward doing the right thing in the face of a lot of wrong? And, how do you take care of the piddly crap that's made your brain such a messy white board?

    Also, there's our new t-shirts, some boot scoots, lots of tickles, plus, that total tool who pushed Shlomo out. Don't even get Merlin started. Literally.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace, Igloo Software, Smile Software.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+hIRvqZYR ]]>     Episode 72: Rocky Balboa Moment https://www.backtowork.limo/72 http://5by5.tv/b2w/72 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Confidence, Courage, and the Problem with Thinking 1:27:02 false TOPIC: Confidence, Courage, and the Problem with Thinking

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why we may or may not feel confident to do stuff. How do other people seem to get it so easily, and where do they find the courage?

    Well. You walk through The Forum, you check the mics, and you never let thinking get in your way.

    Too much thinking? UNACCEPTABLE!

    Dungeon. Seven years. No trials.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace and MailChimp.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Confidence, Courage, and the Problem with Thinking

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why we may or may not feel confident to do stuff. How do other people seem to get it so easily, and where do they find the courage?

    Well. You walk through The Forum, you check the mics, and you never let thinking get in your way.

    Too much thinking? UNACCEPTABLE!

    Dungeon. Seven years. No trials.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace and MailChimp.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Confidence, Courage, and the Problem with Thinking

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why we may or may not feel confident to do stuff. How do other people seem to get it so easily, and where do they find the courage?

    Well. You walk through The Forum, you check the mics, and you never let thinking get in your way.

    Too much thinking? UNACCEPTABLE!

    Dungeon. Seven years. No trials.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by Squarespace and MailChimp.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+aTP7hXgO ]]>     Episode 71: Sorry to Lose You as a Son https://www.backtowork.limo/71 http://5by5.tv/b2w/71 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Problem with Passive-Aggression. If that's okay with you. 1:39:42 false TOPIC: The Problem with Passive-Aggression. If that's okay with you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin apologize if they've made you unhappy with an episode about passive-aggressiveness, wussy non-communication, and non-apology apologies. But, maybe, that'll just have to be okay with them.

    But, could you PLEASE take your tuna out of the fridge, pick up after your dog, make more coffee, change the toilet paper roll, and help with taking trash to the curb?

    Thank You In Advance For Your Cooperation!
    — The Management

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by MailChimp, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Problem with Passive-Aggression. If that's okay with you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin apologize if they've made you unhappy with an episode about passive-aggressiveness, wussy non-communication, and non-apology apologies. But, maybe, that'll just have to be okay with them.

    But, could you PLEASE take your tuna out of the fridge, pick up after your dog, make more coffee, change the toilet paper roll, and help with taking trash to the curb?

    Thank You In Advance For Your Cooperation!
    — The Management

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by MailChimp, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Problem with Passive-Aggression. If that's okay with you.

    This week, Dan and Merlin apologize if they've made you unhappy with an episode about passive-aggressiveness, wussy non-communication, and non-apology apologies. But, maybe, that'll just have to be okay with them.

    But, could you PLEASE take your tuna out of the fridge, pick up after your dog, make more coffee, change the toilet paper roll, and help with taking trash to the curb?

    Thank You In Advance For Your Cooperation!
    — The Management

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by MailChimp, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UmSMsEBt ]]>     Episode 70: Expectation Zero https://www.backtowork.limo/70 http://5by5.tv/b2w/70 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Recalibrating Expectations 1:25:41 false TOPIC: Recalibrating Expectations

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about struggling with expectations. Everybody's expectations. Including yours.

    Why it's worth recalibrating your own expectations, managing others' expectations, and accepting the impossibility of knowing—let alone meeting—the expectations of the entire world.

    Because, that's monkeyballs.

    We also learn that Merlin likes his buttons touched very gently.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Igloo Software and MailChimp.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Recalibrating Expectations

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about struggling with expectations. Everybody's expectations. Including yours.

    Why it's worth recalibrating your own expectations, managing others' expectations, and accepting the impossibility of knowing—let alone meeting—the expectations of the entire world.

    Because, that's monkeyballs.

    We also learn that Merlin likes his buttons touched very gently.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Igloo Software and MailChimp.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Recalibrating Expectations

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about struggling with expectations. Everybody's expectations. Including yours.

    Why it's worth recalibrating your own expectations, managing others' expectations, and accepting the impossibility of knowing—let alone meeting—the expectations of the entire world.

    Because, that's monkeyballs.

    We also learn that Merlin likes his buttons touched very gently.

    Links for this episode:

    This week's episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Igloo Software and MailChimp.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+CKkliDgX ]]>     Episode 69: Seven Dwarfs of Bad Emotion https://www.backtowork.limo/69 http://5by5.tv/b2w/69 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Boogers and Expectations 1:37:16 false TOPIC: Boogers and Expectations

    Are you making perfect reports when your boss just wants them on time? Are you making crème brûlée when you should be jumping in a trench? Are wangs and boogers causing problems at work?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about expectations – whether you're willing to or not – and the risks of expectations of partners, bosses, and kids.

    How can you handle expectations? There aren't a lot of easy answers. As you'd probably expect.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Warby Parker, MailChimp, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Boogers and Expectations

    Are you making perfect reports when your boss just wants them on time? Are you making crème brûlée when you should be jumping in a trench? Are wangs and boogers causing problems at work?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about expectations – whether you're willing to or not – and the risks of expectations of partners, bosses, and kids.

    How can you handle expectations? There aren't a lot of easy answers. As you'd probably expect.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Warby Parker, MailChimp, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Boogers and Expectations

    Are you making perfect reports when your boss just wants them on time? Are you making crème brûlée when you should be jumping in a trench? Are wangs and boogers causing problems at work?

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk more about expectations – whether you're willing to or not – and the risks of expectations of partners, bosses, and kids.

    How can you handle expectations? There aren't a lot of easy answers. As you'd probably expect.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Warby Parker, MailChimp, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GOp2KqD_ ]]>     Episode 68: The Black Queen is Killing Me https://www.backtowork.limo/68 http://5by5.tv/b2w/68 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Incentive, Inspiration, and Motivation 1:14:16 false TOPIC: Incentive, Inspiration, and Motivation

    This week, Dan and Merlin are inspired to talk about the incentive and the motivation to make something.

    Inspiration is marketed as something you're missing, but it has a short expiration date, and if you're more scared than uninspired then it doesn't matter how many pieces of candy you're offered. And what do you do if selling bottled water cozies affects your intrinsic motivation to make them?

    Well. It's complicated. As usual.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Smile and MailChimp.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Incentive, Inspiration, and Motivation

    This week, Dan and Merlin are inspired to talk about the incentive and the motivation to make something.

    Inspiration is marketed as something you're missing, but it has a short expiration date, and if you're more scared than uninspired then it doesn't matter how many pieces of candy you're offered. And what do you do if selling bottled water cozies affects your intrinsic motivation to make them?

    Well. It's complicated. As usual.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Smile and MailChimp.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Incentive, Inspiration, and Motivation

    This week, Dan and Merlin are inspired to talk about the incentive and the motivation to make something.

    Inspiration is marketed as something you're missing, but it has a short expiration date, and if you're more scared than uninspired then it doesn't matter how many pieces of candy you're offered. And what do you do if selling bottled water cozies affects your intrinsic motivation to make them?

    Well. It's complicated. As usual.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Smile and MailChimp.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+wZt6Ldyw ]]>     Episode 67: Ad Hoc Bra https://www.backtowork.limo/67 http://5by5.tv/b2w/67 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Trying On The Change 1:20:25 false TOPIC: Trying On The Change

    This week, Dan and Merlin (who might not have mentioned he didn't sleep much) discuss the balance between placing nickel bets versus going all-in—or at least thinking all-in.

    You might be talking yourself into stasis or change, but if you don't really try it on first, you may find out the techno and combat boots are nothing compared to living under incontinent grackles.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Trying On The Change

    This week, Dan and Merlin (who might not have mentioned he didn't sleep much) discuss the balance between placing nickel bets versus going all-in—or at least thinking all-in.

    You might be talking yourself into stasis or change, but if you don't really try it on first, you may find out the techno and combat boots are nothing compared to living under incontinent grackles.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Trying On The Change

    This week, Dan and Merlin (who might not have mentioned he didn't sleep much) discuss the balance between placing nickel bets versus going all-in—or at least thinking all-in.

    You might be talking yourself into stasis or change, but if you don't really try it on first, you may find out the techno and combat boots are nothing compared to living under incontinent grackles.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fcjTutCW ]]>     Episode 66: Horseradish on My Raccoon https://www.backtowork.limo/66 http://5by5.tv/b2w/66 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Pete Campbell Problem 1:23:21 false TOPIC: The Pete Campbell Problem

    Ever notice how you never really "arrive?" Or, have you ever noticed that right when you think you've "arrived," you don't stay arrived for very long—but now have a whole big bunch of new stuff to do? Yeah, us too.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about expectations, the wrong kinds of ambition, and the unquenchable lust for prestige and respect. Good practitioners practice, great leaders lead, and crummy managers just get their fingers all brown from digging around in your chocolate bag.

    How to see yourself more as your team does—and less as That Guy who deserves more everything.

    Because there will always be more "everything."

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Squarespace and MailChimp.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Pete Campbell Problem

    Ever notice how you never really "arrive?" Or, have you ever noticed that right when you think you've "arrived," you don't stay arrived for very long—but now have a whole big bunch of new stuff to do? Yeah, us too.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about expectations, the wrong kinds of ambition, and the unquenchable lust for prestige and respect. Good practitioners practice, great leaders lead, and crummy managers just get their fingers all brown from digging around in your chocolate bag.

    How to see yourself more as your team does—and less as That Guy who deserves more everything.

    Because there will always be more "everything."

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Squarespace and MailChimp.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Pete Campbell Problem

    Ever notice how you never really "arrive?" Or, have you ever noticed that right when you think you've "arrived," you don't stay arrived for very long—but now have a whole big bunch of new stuff to do? Yeah, us too.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about expectations, the wrong kinds of ambition, and the unquenchable lust for prestige and respect. Good practitioners practice, great leaders lead, and crummy managers just get their fingers all brown from digging around in your chocolate bag.

    How to see yourself more as your team does—and less as That Guy who deserves more everything.

    Because there will always be more "everything."

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at Squarespace and MailChimp.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+AHvY3mcr ]]>     Episode 65: A Light Dusting of Life https://www.backtowork.limo/65 http://5by5.tv/b2w/65 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Stressing Out About Stress 1:30:44 false TOPIC: Stressing Out About Stress

    Dan and Merlin talk about what happens when stress meets stress, anxiety feeds anxiety, and 10 guys maybe try to jump you in the woods.

    Which kinds of stress are simply unavoidable? Which ones are addictive? Which ones can be tolerated? And, yes, which kinds of stresses can be vanquished by firing your boss?

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Stressing Out About Stress

    Dan and Merlin talk about what happens when stress meets stress, anxiety feeds anxiety, and 10 guys maybe try to jump you in the woods.

    Which kinds of stress are simply unavoidable? Which ones are addictive? Which ones can be tolerated? And, yes, which kinds of stresses can be vanquished by firing your boss?

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Stressing Out About Stress

    Dan and Merlin talk about what happens when stress meets stress, anxiety feeds anxiety, and 10 guys maybe try to jump you in the woods.

    Which kinds of stress are simply unavoidable? Which ones are addictive? Which ones can be tolerated? And, yes, which kinds of stresses can be vanquished by firing your boss?

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YKSyTR-o ]]>     Episode 64: Frozen Poster https://www.backtowork.limo/64 http://5by5.tv/b2w/64 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Surprising Problems of "Doing What You Love" 1:38:38 false TOPIC: The Surprising Problems of "Doing What You Love"

    Merlin has some follow up on Agency: be in control of what you give away and why you charge what you charge, and Dan is interested in what happens when you stop loving what you love when you do it as a job.

    There are no guarantees, so don't mistake the Federalist Papers for Constitutional Law, and if you miss the signs you shouldn't be sailing, you'll just end up vomiting in your bucket hat.

    You're not going suddenly arrive and do what you love. You get there through course correction: look back at all the ugly birdhouses and look ahead for the next step toward building a home.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Surprising Problems of "Doing What You Love"

    Merlin has some follow up on Agency: be in control of what you give away and why you charge what you charge, and Dan is interested in what happens when you stop loving what you love when you do it as a job.

    There are no guarantees, so don't mistake the Federalist Papers for Constitutional Law, and if you miss the signs you shouldn't be sailing, you'll just end up vomiting in your bucket hat.

    You're not going suddenly arrive and do what you love. You get there through course correction: look back at all the ugly birdhouses and look ahead for the next step toward building a home.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Surprising Problems of "Doing What You Love"

    Merlin has some follow up on Agency: be in control of what you give away and why you charge what you charge, and Dan is interested in what happens when you stop loving what you love when you do it as a job.

    There are no guarantees, so don't mistake the Federalist Papers for Constitutional Law, and if you miss the signs you shouldn't be sailing, you'll just end up vomiting in your bucket hat.

    You're not going suddenly arrive and do what you love. You get there through course correction: look back at all the ugly birdhouses and look ahead for the next step toward building a home.

    Links for this episode:

    This episode of Back to Work is sponsored by our friends at MailChimp and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+saxBZT3K ]]>     Episode 63: Bold with the Scissors https://www.backtowork.limo/63 http://5by5.tv/b2w/63 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Agency, Independence, and Outing Your Makebelieve "Partners." 1:20:21 false TOPIC: Agency, Independence, and Outing Your Makebelieve "Partners."

    Dan and Merlin return to the topic of agency.

    Who's allowed to speak and act on your behalf? And, what happens when you discover people who've unilaterally decided by fiat to speak and act on your behalf?

    Well. If your work (and your business) matters to you, you tell them to knock it off.

    How to reclaim your own stuff, set your own terms, and fire all the non-silent non-partners of the lucrative Free Compliment Industry.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored this week by our pals at Squarespace and Smile. Please visit the show notes for this episode to find links, tips, and special offers.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Agency, Independence, and Outing Your Makebelieve "Partners."

    Dan and Merlin return to the topic of agency.

    Who's allowed to speak and act on your behalf? And, what happens when you discover people who've unilaterally decided by fiat to speak and act on your behalf?

    Well. If your work (and your business) matters to you, you tell them to knock it off.

    How to reclaim your own stuff, set your own terms, and fire all the non-silent non-partners of the lucrative Free Compliment Industry.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored this week by our pals at Squarespace and Smile. Please visit the show notes for this episode to find links, tips, and special offers.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Agency, Independence, and Outing Your Makebelieve "Partners."

    Dan and Merlin return to the topic of agency.

    Who's allowed to speak and act on your behalf? And, what happens when you discover people who've unilaterally decided by fiat to speak and act on your behalf?

    Well. If your work (and your business) matters to you, you tell them to knock it off.

    How to reclaim your own stuff, set your own terms, and fire all the non-silent non-partners of the lucrative Free Compliment Industry.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored this week by our pals at Squarespace and Smile. Please visit the show notes for this episode to find links, tips, and special offers.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Si-Fkvbu ]]>     Episode 62: Cultural Molasses https://www.backtowork.limo/62 http://5by5.tv/b2w/62 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Karmasucks, No-Sayers, and Black and White Thinking 1:02:46 false TOPIC: Karmasucks, No-Sayers, and Black and White Thinking

    Dan and Merlin consider the karmasucks and black and white thinking that lead to inertia and a culture of derision.

    Anyone can laugh at an agenda, and it only takes one turd in the punchbowl to ruin the party, so don't ask permission, ask yes or no questions, and keep your judge behind your explorer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code, turnsout for 10% off.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Karmasucks, No-Sayers, and Black and White Thinking

    Dan and Merlin consider the karmasucks and black and white thinking that lead to inertia and a culture of derision.

    Anyone can laugh at an agenda, and it only takes one turd in the punchbowl to ruin the party, so don't ask permission, ask yes or no questions, and keep your judge behind your explorer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code, turnsout for 10% off.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Karmasucks, No-Sayers, and Black and White Thinking

    Dan and Merlin consider the karmasucks and black and white thinking that lead to inertia and a culture of derision.

    Anyone can laugh at an agenda, and it only takes one turd in the punchbowl to ruin the party, so don't ask permission, ask yes or no questions, and keep your judge behind your explorer.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code, turnsout for 10% off.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+HU-vdpX9 ]]>     Episode 61: I Handed Him My Luke https://www.backtowork.limo/61 http://5by5.tv/b2w/61 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Infrastructure for Staying in Touch 1:09:33 false Dan and Merlin talk about Dancing Han Solo, going to college in Florida, and developing smarter patterns for Getting Things Diaried.

    Whether you're calling collect, person-to-person, or station-to-station, it's time to get serious, get realistic, and just get it on the calendar.

    Send the invite, work those Telephone Thursdays, and make that call E6W ("Every 6 Weeks"). Pick the system that supports your intentions. Then use it.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about Dancing Han Solo, going to college in Florida, and developing smarter patterns for Getting Things Diaried.

    Whether you're calling collect, person-to-person, or station-to-station, it's time to get serious, get realistic, and just get it on the calendar.

    Send the invite, work those Telephone Thursdays, and make that call E6W ("Every 6 Weeks"). Pick the system that supports your intentions. Then use it.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about Dancing Han Solo, going to college in Florida, and developing smarter patterns for Getting Things Diaried.

    Whether you're calling collect, person-to-person, or station-to-station, it's time to get serious, get realistic, and just get it on the calendar.

    Send the invite, work those Telephone Thursdays, and make that call E6W ("Every 6 Weeks"). Pick the system that supports your intentions. Then use it.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+u0_lrsK0 ]]>     Episode 60: Living Inside an Unfinished Thing https://www.backtowork.limo/60 http://5by5.tv/b2w/60 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Learning to treat your work as a platform. 1:10:30 false Dan and Merlin consider how to rethink your work as a platform. It's not just a job, or just a career, or (God forbid) just a brand--it's about deciding when you need to take your time and attention pro.

    How the stuff you've made and done can be leveraged into the next things you'd like to make and do; how to find the orthogonal angles and unexpected branches; how to learn what you need to learn; and how to take your work so seriously that you'll dare a quick dip in the douche pool.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, a Simple Text Editor for Mac and iOS

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin consider how to rethink your work as a platform. It's not just a job, or just a career, or (God forbid) just a brand--it's about deciding when you need to take your time and attention pro.

    How the stuff you've made and done can be leveraged into the next things you'd like to make and do; how to find the orthogonal angles and unexpected branches; how to learn what you need to learn; and how to take your work so seriously that you'll dare a quick dip in the douche pool.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, a Simple Text Editor for Mac and iOS

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin consider how to rethink your work as a platform. It's not just a job, or just a career, or (God forbid) just a brand--it's about deciding when you need to take your time and attention pro.

    How the stuff you've made and done can be leveraged into the next things you'd like to make and do; how to find the orthogonal angles and unexpected branches; how to learn what you need to learn; and how to take your work so seriously that you'll dare a quick dip in the douche pool.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, a Simple Text Editor for Mac and iOS

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+k1EgMM0w ]]>     Episode 59: Brains All the Way Down https://www.backtowork.limo/59 http://5by5.tv/b2w/59 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: How work culture's like children. 2:01:36 false This week, Dan and Merlin tackle the problem of changing cultures at work. It's not a snapshot, it's not a kitchen table, and it may actually have surprisingly little to do with you.

    Which is complicated.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, Squarespace, and Smile.

    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin tackle the problem of changing cultures at work. It's not a snapshot, it's not a kitchen table, and it may actually have surprisingly little to do with you.

    Which is complicated.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, Squarespace, and Smile.

    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin tackle the problem of changing cultures at work. It's not a snapshot, it's not a kitchen table, and it may actually have surprisingly little to do with you.

    Which is complicated.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, Squarespace, and Smile.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+3YLxV36r ]]>     Episode 58: Girl with the QR Tattoo https://www.backtowork.limo/58 http://5by5.tv/b2w/58 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Changing Inputs Dan turns Merlin's technical difficulties into a discussion of discovering and paying attention to things that have a high ROI. ¿Que hacer? 1:12:44 false TOPIC: Changing Inputs

    Dan turns Merlin's technical difficulties into a discussion of discovering and paying attention to things that have a high ROI.

    It's not about who you think you are, or the latest and loudest thing. You'll miss something even if you follow 1000 blogs, so remember who you really are.

    La pregunta: ¿Que hacer?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.com (30% off 3 months, with offer code, buttonitup)

    ]]>     TOPIC: Changing Inputs

    Dan turns Merlin's technical difficulties into a discussion of discovering and paying attention to things that have a high ROI.

    It's not about who you think you are, or the latest and loudest thing. You'll miss something even if you follow 1000 blogs, so remember who you really are.

    La pregunta: ¿Que hacer?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.com (30% off 3 months, with offer code, buttonitup)

    ]]>     TOPIC: Changing Inputs

    Dan turns Merlin's technical difficulties into a discussion of discovering and paying attention to things that have a high ROI.

    It's not about who you think you are, or the latest and loudest thing. You'll miss something even if you follow 1000 blogs, so remember who you really are.

    La pregunta: ¿Que hacer?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.com (30% off 3 months, with offer code, buttonitup)

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+9o6q-mPL ]]>     Episode 57: Start with Anger, End with a Sign https://www.backtowork.limo/57 http://5by5.tv/b2w/57 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Anger and Effectiveness 1:33:03 false Merlin and Dan talk about successful lawn care secrets and getting angry over dog poop, paper towels, duck crossings, and the Dark Side.

    No one ever saw the error of their ways because they saw a note from Management. Instead of counting piles and grabbing coals, maybe act a little more like Mr. Rogers.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about successful lawn care secrets and getting angry over dog poop, paper towels, duck crossings, and the Dark Side.

    No one ever saw the error of their ways because they saw a note from Management. Instead of counting piles and grabbing coals, maybe act a little more like Mr. Rogers.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about successful lawn care secrets and getting angry over dog poop, paper towels, duck crossings, and the Dark Side.

    No one ever saw the error of their ways because they saw a note from Management. Instead of counting piles and grabbing coals, maybe act a little more like Mr. Rogers.

    Links for this episode:

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FvsQB6NA ]]>     Episode 56: One Giant Beholder Dinosaur https://www.backtowork.limo/56 http://5by5.tv/b2w/56 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Cost of Clutter 1:27:23 false Merlin and Dan talk about your attachment to old coffee cups, Captain America glasses, and Grandma's underwear cabinet—all the physical (and emotional) clutter that keeps you from making the things you love and having the life you want. The Kipple.

    See: it's not a red snapper problem, it's an emotional problem. So, quit being scared of your fridge, or your inbox, or your todo list. Just suck it up, buy some contractor bags, and never organize another thing that's not worth keeping.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by TinyLetter and Shopify.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about your attachment to old coffee cups, Captain America glasses, and Grandma's underwear cabinet—all the physical (and emotional) clutter that keeps you from making the things you love and having the life you want. The Kipple.

    See: it's not a red snapper problem, it's an emotional problem. So, quit being scared of your fridge, or your inbox, or your todo list. Just suck it up, buy some contractor bags, and never organize another thing that's not worth keeping.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by TinyLetter and Shopify.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about your attachment to old coffee cups, Captain America glasses, and Grandma's underwear cabinet—all the physical (and emotional) clutter that keeps you from making the things you love and having the life you want. The Kipple.

    See: it's not a red snapper problem, it's an emotional problem. So, quit being scared of your fridge, or your inbox, or your todo list. Just suck it up, buy some contractor bags, and never organize another thing that's not worth keeping.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by TinyLetter and Shopify.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+W-0lxNYy ]]>     Episode 55: The Pickles Never Touch https://www.backtowork.limo/55 http://5by5.tv/b2w/55 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Agency, Dignity, and Why We Work. 1:47:57 false This week Dan and Merlin ponder why there's so much variability in the quality of our work. 

    Whether we're making code, scrubbing toilets, or stinking up the Arby's, what explains our individual drive to do something better?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password and Squarespace.

    ]]>     This week Dan and Merlin ponder why there's so much variability in the quality of our work. 

    Whether we're making code, scrubbing toilets, or stinking up the Arby's, what explains our individual drive to do something better?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password and Squarespace.

    ]]>     This week Dan and Merlin ponder why there's so much variability in the quality of our work. 

    Whether we're making code, scrubbing toilets, or stinking up the Arby's, what explains our individual drive to do something better?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Za744NpV ]]>     Episode 54: Freemium Mason https://www.backtowork.limo/54 http://5by5.tv/b2w/54 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Grit and Care and Sacrifice 1:35:02 false Merlin and Dan talk about returning to paleo, the nature of wieners and discouragement, crown vic habits and anxiety addiction.

    You won't beat it without a cocktail of grit and care with just the right amount of sacrifice.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about returning to paleo, the nature of wieners and discouragement, crown vic habits and anxiety addiction.

    You won't beat it without a cocktail of grit and care with just the right amount of sacrifice.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about returning to paleo, the nature of wieners and discouragement, crown vic habits and anxiety addiction.

    You won't beat it without a cocktail of grit and care with just the right amount of sacrifice.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+x6d3Fuho ]]>     Episode 53: The Wages of Security https://www.backtowork.limo/53 http://5by5.tv/b2w/53 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Work Environments and 10x More 1:55:57 false In the most average episode ever, Merlin and Dan talk physical and digital work environments so you can get going in the right direction and don't have to spend all day on it.

    And, when do you know you don't want 10 times more of something and what do you do about it? There's no guarantee of security, even if you show up sober, so start acting like an entrepreneur and choose what you want 10 times more of.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     In the most average episode ever, Merlin and Dan talk physical and digital work environments so you can get going in the right direction and don't have to spend all day on it.

    And, when do you know you don't want 10 times more of something and what do you do about it? There's no guarantee of security, even if you show up sober, so start acting like an entrepreneur and choose what you want 10 times more of.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     In the most average episode ever, Merlin and Dan talk physical and digital work environments so you can get going in the right direction and don't have to spend all day on it.

    And, when do you know you don't want 10 times more of something and what do you do about it? There's no guarantee of security, even if you show up sober, so start acting like an entrepreneur and choose what you want 10 times more of.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+KWYSwunh ]]>     Episode 52: Walk the Coastline, Bitches https://www.backtowork.limo/52 http://5by5.tv/b2w/52 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: The Hidden Cost is the True Cost 1:16:11 false TOPIC: The Hidden Cost is the True Cost

    Merlin is back from MacWorldPipeiWorld to talk with Dan about the True Cost of iceberg lettuce, an anchor tenant, 20 minutes of your time, and how much of your life you're going to eat sand.

    You don't have a TARDIS to make it back to pick up your kid or make it to Built to Spill so walk the coastline.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Hidden Cost is the True Cost

    Merlin is back from MacWorldPipeiWorld to talk with Dan about the True Cost of iceberg lettuce, an anchor tenant, 20 minutes of your time, and how much of your life you're going to eat sand.

    You don't have a TARDIS to make it back to pick up your kid or make it to Built to Spill so walk the coastline.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: The Hidden Cost is the True Cost

    Merlin is back from MacWorldPipeiWorld to talk with Dan about the True Cost of iceberg lettuce, an anchor tenant, 20 minutes of your time, and how much of your life you're going to eat sand.

    You don't have a TARDIS to make it back to pick up your kid or make it to Built to Spill so walk the coastline.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+UNegjU0H ]]>     Episode 51: Living Inside the Nonsense https://www.backtowork.limo/51 http://5by5.tv/b2w/51 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Slipping on Dates, Sliding on Days 1:22:32 false TOPIC: Slipping on Dates, Sliding on Days

    Merlin and Dan talk about managing projects, scheduling calls, and being home when you scheduled a party. It SEEMS SO SIMPLE but then Jeannie has to go to Guam and slipping is your SOP.

    The way out of this quagmire is to admit you can't get out of it. You can't change a culture of slipping with a poster or a fairy princess. You have to fix the slides if you want to fix the slips.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Slipping on Dates, Sliding on Days

    Merlin and Dan talk about managing projects, scheduling calls, and being home when you scheduled a party. It SEEMS SO SIMPLE but then Jeannie has to go to Guam and slipping is your SOP.

    The way out of this quagmire is to admit you can't get out of it. You can't change a culture of slipping with a poster or a fairy princess. You have to fix the slides if you want to fix the slips.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Slipping on Dates, Sliding on Days

    Merlin and Dan talk about managing projects, scheduling calls, and being home when you scheduled a party. It SEEMS SO SIMPLE but then Jeannie has to go to Guam and slipping is your SOP.

    The way out of this quagmire is to admit you can't get out of it. You can't change a culture of slipping with a poster or a fairy princess. You have to fix the slides if you want to fix the slips.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+WXq65KxR ]]>     Episode 50: The Pork Soup Paradox https://www.backtowork.limo/50 http://5by5.tv/b2w/50 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: What to do if you fear a layoff. 1:24:03 false TOPIC: What to do if you fear a layoff.

    Merlin and Dan talk about rumors of layoffs—when the fear gets you, and you start filing in the narrative with a panther, even if you're developing the best-of-breed cereal portal or have been in the newspaper's Accounts Payable department for 20 years.

    What do you do at the fork in the road? Do you interview with The Bobs? Do you just grow up and ask what the hell's happening? Do you try to pray away the hurricane?

    Or, do you just get tragically okay with being 10 times more terrified for 10 more years?

    Yes: there are lessons from The Wire.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: What to do if you fear a layoff.

    Merlin and Dan talk about rumors of layoffs—when the fear gets you, and you start filing in the narrative with a panther, even if you're developing the best-of-breed cereal portal or have been in the newspaper's Accounts Payable department for 20 years.

    What do you do at the fork in the road? Do you interview with The Bobs? Do you just grow up and ask what the hell's happening? Do you try to pray away the hurricane?

    Or, do you just get tragically okay with being 10 times more terrified for 10 more years?

    Yes: there are lessons from The Wire.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile and Squarespace.

    ]]>     TOPIC: What to do if you fear a layoff.

    Merlin and Dan talk about rumors of layoffs—when the fear gets you, and you start filing in the narrative with a panther, even if you're developing the best-of-breed cereal portal or have been in the newspaper's Accounts Payable department for 20 years.

    What do you do at the fork in the road? Do you interview with The Bobs? Do you just grow up and ask what the hell's happening? Do you try to pray away the hurricane?

    Or, do you just get tragically okay with being 10 times more terrified for 10 more years?

    Yes: there are lessons from The Wire.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+NLbOe6mR ]]>     Episode 49: The Field of Completion https://www.backtowork.limo/49 http://5by5.tv/b2w/49 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:41:04 false John Gruber joins Merlin to talk about blog engines, Lego, bias, credibility, the project triangle, and (duh) Star Wars. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harvest and Rackspace.

    ]]>     John Gruber joins Merlin to talk about blog engines, Lego, bias, credibility, the project triangle, and (duh) Star Wars. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harvest and Rackspace.

    ]]>     John Gruber joins Merlin to talk about blog engines, Lego, bias, credibility, the project triangle, and (duh) Star Wars. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harvest and Rackspace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+n_ZjWwWW ]]>     Episode 48: An Abrupt Existential Jerk https://www.backtowork.limo/48 http://5by5.tv/b2w/48 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: How habits get made.  1:17:36 false TOPIC: How habits get made. 

    Dan and Merlin are back for 2012 to discuss how habits are like little hairs or inertia or homeostasis or something. How we build habits, how they get built for us, and what we can learn about habits from making our daily coffee.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     TOPIC: How habits get made. 

    Dan and Merlin are back for 2012 to discuss how habits are like little hairs or inertia or homeostasis or something. How we build habits, how they get built for us, and what we can learn about habits from making our daily coffee.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     TOPIC: How habits get made. 

    Dan and Merlin are back for 2012 to discuss how habits are like little hairs or inertia or homeostasis or something. How we build habits, how they get built for us, and what we can learn about habits from making our daily coffee.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+daltOU5K ]]>     Episode 47: Utter Failure & Hotel Steak https://www.backtowork.limo/47 http://5by5.tv/b2w/47 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 TOPIC: Resolving to skip the New Year's resolutions. 1:04:11 false TOPIC: Resolving to skip the New Year's resolutions.

    In the last episode of 2011, Merlin and Dan talk about fresh starts and modest changes rather than rehearsing for sucking. You don't need a calendar to tell you to change. Whether you want to give up nail biting, onanism, or drinking a gallon of vodka a day, you need a plan and a tolerance for failure. Plus, a little care never hurts.

    How to do it? Keep it small, keep it time-limited, keep it action-oriented.

    Happy New Year, jackals. We love you.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Resolving to skip the New Year's resolutions.

    In the last episode of 2011, Merlin and Dan talk about fresh starts and modest changes rather than rehearsing for sucking. You don't need a calendar to tell you to change. Whether you want to give up nail biting, onanism, or drinking a gallon of vodka a day, you need a plan and a tolerance for failure. Plus, a little care never hurts.

    How to do it? Keep it small, keep it time-limited, keep it action-oriented.

    Happy New Year, jackals. We love you.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     TOPIC: Resolving to skip the New Year's resolutions.

    In the last episode of 2011, Merlin and Dan talk about fresh starts and modest changes rather than rehearsing for sucking. You don't need a calendar to tell you to change. Whether you want to give up nail biting, onanism, or drinking a gallon of vodka a day, you need a plan and a tolerance for failure. Plus, a little care never hurts.

    How to do it? Keep it small, keep it time-limited, keep it action-oriented.

    Happy New Year, jackals. We love you.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Cuwtgccd ]]>     Episode 46: Not Counting the Mezzanine https://www.backtowork.limo/46 http://5by5.tv/b2w/46 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Topic: The Meta-Distractions of "Minimalism" 1:23:22 false Topic: The Meta-Distractions of "Minimalism"

    This week, Merlin and Dan get all "Zen" about bias and minimalism. Your background won't get any blacker, so stop burning cycles arguing on the internet or worrying about what other people think or how minimal you are. It's not about the bird skeletons, lion skins or barefoot girls. Unless that's what works. Just make sure it really works. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Squarespace, and Stitcher.

    ]]>     Topic: The Meta-Distractions of "Minimalism"

    This week, Merlin and Dan get all "Zen" about bias and minimalism. Your background won't get any blacker, so stop burning cycles arguing on the internet or worrying about what other people think or how minimal you are. It's not about the bird skeletons, lion skins or barefoot girls. Unless that's what works. Just make sure it really works. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Squarespace, and Stitcher.

    ]]>     Topic: The Meta-Distractions of "Minimalism"

    This week, Merlin and Dan get all "Zen" about bias and minimalism. Your background won't get any blacker, so stop burning cycles arguing on the internet or worrying about what other people think or how minimal you are. It's not about the bird skeletons, lion skins or barefoot girls. Unless that's what works. Just make sure it really works. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Squarespace, and Stitcher.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+M7AlWfe0 ]]>     Episode 45: Finagling the Tree Bag https://www.backtowork.limo/45 http://5by5.tv/b2w/45 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Topic: The Narcissism of Small Differences 1:09:47 false Topic: The Narcissism of Small Differences

    This week, Merlin has a quiz for Dan to determine whether Ben Franklin, "The Immigrant Song," or Quantum Mechanics has the most cultural impact--as well as his teasing out Dan's go-to for uninstalling Android apps.

    Paying attention to the same degree you care goes nicely with keeping a sense of humor. Especially about those small differences regarding couch cushions, pink spaceships, and Sgt. Pepper's.

    The answers are Moby Dick, Julian calendars, ZoSo, chigger bites, and--yes--The Greater Nerd Theory.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Topic: The Narcissism of Small Differences

    This week, Merlin has a quiz for Dan to determine whether Ben Franklin, "The Immigrant Song," or Quantum Mechanics has the most cultural impact--as well as his teasing out Dan's go-to for uninstalling Android apps.

    Paying attention to the same degree you care goes nicely with keeping a sense of humor. Especially about those small differences regarding couch cushions, pink spaceships, and Sgt. Pepper's.

    The answers are Moby Dick, Julian calendars, ZoSo, chigger bites, and--yes--The Greater Nerd Theory.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Topic: The Narcissism of Small Differences

    This week, Merlin has a quiz for Dan to determine whether Ben Franklin, "The Immigrant Song," or Quantum Mechanics has the most cultural impact--as well as his teasing out Dan's go-to for uninstalling Android apps.

    Paying attention to the same degree you care goes nicely with keeping a sense of humor. Especially about those small differences regarding couch cushions, pink spaceships, and Sgt. Pepper's.

    The answers are Moby Dick, Julian calendars, ZoSo, chigger bites, and--yes--The Greater Nerd Theory.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+WryBxOx1 ]]>     Episode 44: Circuitous Bridge of My Own Design https://www.backtowork.limo/44 http://5by5.tv/b2w/44 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Topic: Moving from dumb nouns to awesome verbs. 1:13:58 false Topic: Moving from dumb nouns to awesome verbs.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the problem with Capital Letter Nouns; how real and specific verbs will always trounce Excellence, Effectiveness, and Mission Statements--even in the Best-of-Breed Pursuance of Five-Nines Quality Across The Enterprise.

    They also look at transitive and intransitive flavors of "feasance," finding your keyboard's Excellence Key, opting-in for The Johnson Treatment, lancing that actionable boil, and (as ever) shooting the obvious fish in the obvious barrel.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Sponsor 5by5, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Topic: Moving from dumb nouns to awesome verbs.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the problem with Capital Letter Nouns; how real and specific verbs will always trounce Excellence, Effectiveness, and Mission Statements--even in the Best-of-Breed Pursuance of Five-Nines Quality Across The Enterprise.

    They also look at transitive and intransitive flavors of "feasance," finding your keyboard's Excellence Key, opting-in for The Johnson Treatment, lancing that actionable boil, and (as ever) shooting the obvious fish in the obvious barrel.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Sponsor 5by5, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Topic: Moving from dumb nouns to awesome verbs.

    This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the problem with Capital Letter Nouns; how real and specific verbs will always trounce Excellence, Effectiveness, and Mission Statements--even in the Best-of-Breed Pursuance of Five-Nines Quality Across The Enterprise.

    They also look at transitive and intransitive flavors of "feasance," finding your keyboard's Excellence Key, opting-in for The Johnson Treatment, lancing that actionable boil, and (as ever) shooting the obvious fish in the obvious barrel.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Sponsor 5by5, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+I2K9htm8 ]]>     Episode 43: I Return Null https://www.backtowork.limo/43 http://5by5.tv/b2w/43 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:30:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Topic: Asking questions in order to find better questions 58:45 false Topic: Asking questions in order to find better questions

    This week, Dan and Merlin pick up their discussion of asking better questions and how sometimes the point of asking a question isn't to get an answer, but to get another, even better question.

    How do you do this? Blundell Chains, hypotheses, the clackity noise, and iteration.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Topic: Asking questions in order to find better questions

    This week, Dan and Merlin pick up their discussion of asking better questions and how sometimes the point of asking a question isn't to get an answer, but to get another, even better question.

    How do you do this? Blundell Chains, hypotheses, the clackity noise, and iteration.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Topic: Asking questions in order to find better questions

    This week, Dan and Merlin pick up their discussion of asking better questions and how sometimes the point of asking a question isn't to get an answer, but to get another, even better question.

    How do you do this? Blundell Chains, hypotheses, the clackity noise, and iteration.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+jHlnla8x ]]>     Episode 42: Coconut Headphones https://www.backtowork.limo/42 http://5by5.tv/b2w/42 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:45:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week Dan and Merlin talk about asking good questions instead of massaging your real problem until it fits the comforting solution you found on the cover of a magazine. 1:16:04 false This week Dan and Merlin talk about asking good questions instead of massaging your real problem until it fits the comforting solution you found on the cover of a magazine.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Reinvigorate, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     This week Dan and Merlin talk about asking good questions instead of massaging your real problem until it fits the comforting solution you found on the cover of a magazine.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Reinvigorate, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     This week Dan and Merlin talk about asking good questions instead of massaging your real problem until it fits the comforting solution you found on the cover of a magazine.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Reinvigorate, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+pCeOXzfw ]]>     Episode 41: Carpal Tunnel Diem https://www.backtowork.limo/41 http://5by5.tv/b2w/41 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin talk more about why we get stuck and how might re-think getting "unstuck." Looking at process over product, remembering how you got here, and getting clear about what you're really trying to make. Merlin also has some updates and tips 1:21:46 false Dan and Merlin talk more about why we get stuck and how might re-think getting "unstuck." Looking at process over product, remembering how you got here, and getting clear about what you're really trying to make.

    Merlin also has some updates and tips for your iTunes Matching and your Google searching.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Reinvigorate, Sponsor 5by5, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk more about why we get stuck and how might re-think getting "unstuck." Looking at process over product, remembering how you got here, and getting clear about what you're really trying to make.

    Merlin also has some updates and tips for your iTunes Matching and your Google searching.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Reinvigorate, Sponsor 5by5, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk more about why we get stuck and how might re-think getting "unstuck." Looking at process over product, remembering how you got here, and getting clear about what you're really trying to make.

    Merlin also has some updates and tips for your iTunes Matching and your Google searching.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Reinvigorate, Sponsor 5by5, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+zWOp0QD7 ]]>     Episode 40: Dirty South Is Off the Menu https://www.backtowork.limo/40 http://5by5.tv/b2w/40 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:15:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin talk about what it means for Google to change the meaning of "plus," and how it might bolster the production of "stuff and needy." They also consider options for "getting unstuck" with a creative project—how, sometimes, the constraints c 1:39:45 false Dan and Merlin talk about what it means for Google to change the meaning of "plus," and how it might bolster the production of "stuff and needy."

    They also consider options for "getting unstuck" with a creative project—how, sometimes, the constraints can help a lot more than the options.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about what it means for Google to change the meaning of "plus," and how it might bolster the production of "stuff and needy."

    They also consider options for "getting unstuck" with a creative project—how, sometimes, the constraints can help a lot more than the options.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about what it means for Google to change the meaning of "plus," and how it might bolster the production of "stuff and needy."

    They also consider options for "getting unstuck" with a creative project—how, sometimes, the constraints can help a lot more than the options.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+6EYsG4g8 ]]>     Episode 39: A Source of Rice with Velocity https://www.backtowork.limo/39 http://5by5.tv/b2w/39-episode-39 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 On strength and tolerance. Dan and Merlin talk about the many facets of strength, including the complexity of knowing what to be strong about, to whom, and when. It's about way more than nailing the "clean and jerk" or yelling at Sips-His-Coffee-Rea 1:20:22 false On strength and tolerance.

    Dan and Merlin talk about the many facets of strength, including the complexity of knowing what to be strong about, to whom, and when.

    It's about way more than nailing the "clean and jerk" or yelling at Sips-His-Coffee-Really-Loud Guy. It's also about accepting all the things they just can't stand about you.

    Also covered: the inescapability of Italian disco, maintaining an unassailable lawn, confronting skinny ladies in heels, negotiating D-minus hip-hop, and finding the will to spelunk all the way down the personal productivity stack.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Bare Bones and MailChimp.

    ]]>     On strength and tolerance.

    Dan and Merlin talk about the many facets of strength, including the complexity of knowing what to be strong about, to whom, and when.

    It's about way more than nailing the "clean and jerk" or yelling at Sips-His-Coffee-Really-Loud Guy. It's also about accepting all the things they just can't stand about you.

    Also covered: the inescapability of Italian disco, maintaining an unassailable lawn, confronting skinny ladies in heels, negotiating D-minus hip-hop, and finding the will to spelunk all the way down the personal productivity stack.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Bare Bones and MailChimp.

    ]]>     On strength and tolerance.

    Dan and Merlin talk about the many facets of strength, including the complexity of knowing what to be strong about, to whom, and when.

    It's about way more than nailing the "clean and jerk" or yelling at Sips-His-Coffee-Really-Loud Guy. It's also about accepting all the things they just can't stand about you.

    Also covered: the inescapability of Italian disco, maintaining an unassailable lawn, confronting skinny ladies in heels, negotiating D-minus hip-hop, and finding the will to spelunk all the way down the personal productivity stack.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Bare Bones and MailChimp.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-s5Tc0lR ]]>     Episode 38: Sorry. You Can't Have a Candle. https://www.backtowork.limo/38 http://5by5.tv/b2w/38-sorry-you-can-t-have-a-candle Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 On improving presentation culture. Dan and Merlin talk about bombing the deck, advancing the slides, and striving to improve the self-perpetuating bad culture of presentations. Slide?!? (Also, kid germs in the spaghetti, meeting the angry corn gu 1:19:23 false On improving presentation culture.

    Dan and Merlin talk about bombing the deck, advancing the slides, and striving to improve the self-perpetuating bad culture of presentations.

    Slide?!?

    (Also, kid germs in the spaghetti, meeting the angry corn guy, and moving closer to the metal with our Showbot hero.)

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and TinyLetter.

    ]]>     On improving presentation culture.

    Dan and Merlin talk about bombing the deck, advancing the slides, and striving to improve the self-perpetuating bad culture of presentations.

    Slide?!?

    (Also, kid germs in the spaghetti, meeting the angry corn guy, and moving closer to the metal with our Showbot hero.)

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and TinyLetter.

    ]]>     On improving presentation culture.

    Dan and Merlin talk about bombing the deck, advancing the slides, and striving to improve the self-perpetuating bad culture of presentations.

    Slide?!?

    (Also, kid germs in the spaghetti, meeting the angry corn guy, and moving closer to the metal with our Showbot hero.)

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and TinyLetter.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+j3fYk9Xv ]]>     Episode 37: It's Never Not Everywhere https://www.backtowork.limo/37 http://5by5.tv/b2w/37-never-not-everywhere Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Merlin loves and hates iCloud while loving and REALLY loving Dropbox. He and Dan observe angry corn, discuss emailing files to yourself, wonder what to do with an ugly photo, and explore Mr. Noodle's brother, Mr. Noodle. 2:04:00 false This week, Merlin loves and hates iCloud while loving and REALLY loving Dropbox. He and Dan observe angry corn, discuss emailing files to yourself, wonder what to do with an ugly photo, and explore Mr. Noodle's brother, Mr. Noodle.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     This week, Merlin loves and hates iCloud while loving and REALLY loving Dropbox. He and Dan observe angry corn, discuss emailing files to yourself, wonder what to do with an ugly photo, and explore Mr. Noodle's brother, Mr. Noodle.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     This week, Merlin loves and hates iCloud while loving and REALLY loving Dropbox. He and Dan observe angry corn, discuss emailing files to yourself, wonder what to do with an ugly photo, and explore Mr. Noodle's brother, Mr. Noodle.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Smile, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Ml06HzMU ]]>     Episode 36: Writing on the Wind https://www.backtowork.limo/36 http://5by5.tv/b2w/36-episode-36 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann talks with Dan Benjamin about his dogged obsession with the flexibility of index cards—for propping up tables, giving very small cuts, and getting babies hygienically removed. Then, there is much talk of graphing your focal length against your 1:21:47 false Merlin Mann talks with Dan Benjamin about his dogged obsession with the flexibility of index cards—for propping up tables, giving very small cuts, and getting babies hygienically removed. Then, there is much talk of graphing your focal length against your time and attention.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Byword, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann talks with Dan Benjamin about his dogged obsession with the flexibility of index cards—for propping up tables, giving very small cuts, and getting babies hygienically removed. Then, there is much talk of graphing your focal length against your time and attention.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Byword, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann talks with Dan Benjamin about his dogged obsession with the flexibility of index cards—for propping up tables, giving very small cuts, and getting babies hygienically removed. Then, there is much talk of graphing your focal length against your time and attention.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sponsor 5by5, Byword, and Squarespace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GH-4NKmb ]]>     Episode 35: Why My Pants Were On Fire https://www.backtowork.limo/35 http://5by5.tv/b2w/35 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 How to handle job interviews. Merlin and Dan can't solve the problem of interviews being dumb, but Merlin will tell you what is wrong with you, how long you'll have to wait for your resume to get you a job, how Larry Wall interviews for a Perl job, an 1:34:33 false How to handle job interviews.

    Merlin and Dan can't solve the problem of interviews being dumb, but Merlin will tell you what is wrong with you, how long you'll have to wait for your resume to get you a job, how Larry Wall interviews for a Perl job, and whether or not the answer is always Yes, like they were just telling Stephen (yes, Hawking).

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sourcebits and Sifter.

    ]]>     How to handle job interviews.

    Merlin and Dan can't solve the problem of interviews being dumb, but Merlin will tell you what is wrong with you, how long you'll have to wait for your resume to get you a job, how Larry Wall interviews for a Perl job, and whether or not the answer is always Yes, like they were just telling Stephen (yes, Hawking).

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sourcebits and Sifter.

    ]]>     How to handle job interviews.

    Merlin and Dan can't solve the problem of interviews being dumb, but Merlin will tell you what is wrong with you, how long you'll have to wait for your resume to get you a job, how Larry Wall interviews for a Perl job, and whether or not the answer is always Yes, like they were just telling Stephen (yes, Hawking).

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Sourcebits and Sifter.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-BwMKujT ]]>     Episode 34: Rectangular Door Conspiracy https://www.backtowork.limo/34 http://5by5.tv/b2w/34-rectangular-door-conspiracy Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 How to say "no." Merlin talks with Dan about saying No to toilet paper diamonds, mints on pillows, and things you don't have the wallet for instead of saying Yes to a crate of bananas you don't have enough information about or giving a qualified Yes to 1:04:34 false How to say "no."

    Merlin talks with Dan about saying No to toilet paper diamonds, mints on pillows, and things you don't have the wallet for instead of saying Yes to a crate of bananas you don't have enough information about or giving a qualified Yes to planning Christmas parties you don't have any interest in.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by HelpSpot and Rackspace.

    ]]>     How to say "no."

    Merlin talks with Dan about saying No to toilet paper diamonds, mints on pillows, and things you don't have the wallet for instead of saying Yes to a crate of bananas you don't have enough information about or giving a qualified Yes to planning Christmas parties you don't have any interest in.

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    ]]>     How to say "no."

    Merlin talks with Dan about saying No to toilet paper diamonds, mints on pillows, and things you don't have the wallet for instead of saying Yes to a crate of bananas you don't have enough information about or giving a qualified Yes to planning Christmas parties you don't have any interest in.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by HelpSpot and Rackspace.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+BSTZWzye ]]>     Episode 33: The Hypocrite You Can Live With https://www.backtowork.limo/33 http://5by5.tv/b2w/33 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin have a totally natural emotional reaction to the unreasonable demands they place on themselves after reading The Spongebob Report. Maybe they wouldn't have offended non-ex-Marines if they had just taken some time and consulted 1:11:35 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin have a totally natural emotional reaction to the unreasonable demands they place on themselves after reading The Spongebob Report. Maybe they wouldn't have offended non-ex-Marines if they had just taken some time and consulted their Manager of Expectations.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Campaign Monitor and Shopify.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin have a totally natural emotional reaction to the unreasonable demands they place on themselves after reading The Spongebob Report. Maybe they wouldn't have offended non-ex-Marines if they had just taken some time and consulted their Manager of Expectations.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Campaign Monitor and Shopify.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin have a totally natural emotional reaction to the unreasonable demands they place on themselves after reading The Spongebob Report. Maybe they wouldn't have offended non-ex-Marines if they had just taken some time and consulted their Manager of Expectations.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Campaign Monitor and Shopify.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+KFCB3JZy ]]>     Episode 32: The Beertruck Scenario https://www.backtowork.limo/32 http://5by5.tv/b2w/32 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan talk about Dan's sabbatical, hotdogs, services, triggers, Quicksilver, Launchbar, and why there's no 'I' in 'ordnance.' 1:26:53 false Merlin and Dan talk about Dan's sabbatical, hotdogs, services, triggers, Quicksilver, Launchbar, and why there's no 'I' in 'ordnance.'

    Sponsored by MailChimp and Smile.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about Dan's sabbatical, hotdogs, services, triggers, Quicksilver, Launchbar, and why there's no 'I' in 'ordnance.'

    Sponsored by MailChimp and Smile.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about Dan's sabbatical, hotdogs, services, triggers, Quicksilver, Launchbar, and why there's no 'I' in 'ordnance.'

    Sponsored by MailChimp and Smile.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+XAzNg3_L ]]>     Episode 31: You Can Polish AC/DC All Day Long https://www.backtowork.limo/31 http://5by5.tv/b2w/31 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by John Roderick of The Long Winters to talk about life as a bull in a china closet, craving real-world constraints, making better records, and being banned for life from Interpol's corn chip bowl. 1:42:22 false With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by John Roderick of The Long Winters to talk about life as a bull in a china closet, craving real-world constraints, making better records, and being banned for life from Interpol’s corn chip bowl.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, MailChimp, and Smile.

    ]]>     With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by John Roderick of The Long Winters to talk about life as a bull in a china closet, craving real-world constraints, making better records, and being banned for life from Interpol’s corn chip bowl.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, MailChimp, and Smile.

    ]]>     With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by John Roderick of The Long Winters to talk about life as a bull in a china closet, craving real-world constraints, making better records, and being banned for life from Interpol’s corn chip bowl.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, MailChimp, and Smile.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+REhnKN2i ]]>     Episode 30: I'm Not Working in an Abattoir https://www.backtowork.limo/30 http://5by5.tv/b2w/30 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by Jonathan Coulton to talk about traveling, horn sections, and Jonathan’s new album, "Artificial Heart." 1:00:37 false With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by Jonathan Coulton to talk about traveling, horn sections, and Jonathan’s new album, Artificial Heart.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, MailChimp, and Smile.

    ]]>     With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by Jonathan Coulton to talk about traveling, horn sections, and Jonathan’s new album, Artificial Heart.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, MailChimp, and Smile.

    ]]>     With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by Jonathan Coulton to talk about traveling, horn sections, and Jonathan’s new album, Artificial Heart.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Byword, MailChimp, and Smile.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Lt4OZEpe ]]>     Episode 29: I Download FLAC https://www.backtowork.limo/29 http://5by5.tv/b2w/29 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 With Dan on sabbatical, TV's Rob Corddry talks with Merlin about Getting Things Done, writing, fear, and finding success as a blood-soaked clown. 1:22:33 false With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by TV’s Rob Corddry (Children’s Hospital, The Daily Show, Hot Tub Time Machine) to talk about Getting Things Done, writing, fear, and finding success as a blood-soaked clown.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailChimp, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by TV’s Rob Corddry (Children’s Hospital, The Daily Show, Hot Tub Time Machine) to talk about Getting Things Done, writing, fear, and finding success as a blood-soaked clown.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailChimp, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by TV’s Rob Corddry (Children’s Hospital, The Daily Show, Hot Tub Time Machine) to talk about Getting Things Done, writing, fear, and finding success as a blood-soaked clown.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailChimp, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+KRRvdV2z ]]>     Episode 28: One Little Red Egg https://www.backtowork.limo/28 http://5by5.tv/b2w/28 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:45:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin talk about kid stuff, including the threat of Hot Wheels® donation, the inevitability of skinned knees, the nefariousness of the hospital gift basket, plus an important way every Dad has to go pro. 1:25:58 false Dan and Merlin talk about kid stuff, including the threat of Hot Wheels® donation, the inevitability of skinned knees, the nefariousness of the hospital gift basket, plus an important way every Dad has to go pro.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about kid stuff, including the threat of Hot Wheels® donation, the inevitability of skinned knees, the nefariousness of the hospital gift basket, plus an important way every Dad has to go pro.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about kid stuff, including the threat of Hot Wheels® donation, the inevitability of skinned knees, the nefariousness of the hospital gift basket, plus an important way every Dad has to go pro.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Smile, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+dvqXJEKS ]]>     Episode 27: Danny, Hold the License Plate https://www.backtowork.limo/27 http://5by5.tv/b2w/27 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan discuss the shameful state of film school, the realities of Ape Law, Merlin's rock opera, and the subliminal downside of Spongebob's big promotion. 1:24:50 false Merlin and Dan discuss the shameful state of film school, the realities of Ape Law, Merlin's rock opera, and the subliminal downside of Spongebob's big promotion.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Flow, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan discuss the shameful state of film school, the realities of Ape Law, Merlin's rock opera, and the subliminal downside of Spongebob's big promotion.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Flow, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan discuss the shameful state of film school, the realities of Ape Law, Merlin's rock opera, and the subliminal downside of Spongebob's big promotion.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Flow, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+v3ye5SVg ]]>     Episode 26: Spaghetti Guy Hits Close to Home https://www.backtowork.limo/26 http://5by5.tv/b2w/26 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week Wutang Dan and The MZA bring the ruckus to finding a job, selling your Mustang, and putting your house on the market: remember that you can't negotiate with reality, Merlin can't do anything to make you love him, enthusiasm is irreplaceable, and 1:33:01 false This week Wutang Dan and The MZA bring the ruckus to finding a job, selling your Mustang, and putting your house on the market: remember that you can't negotiate with reality, Merlin can't do anything to make you love him, enthusiasm is irreplaceable, and you've got to find your position of strength. Protect ya neck!

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Flow, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     This week Wutang Dan and The MZA bring the ruckus to finding a job, selling your Mustang, and putting your house on the market: remember that you can't negotiate with reality, Merlin can't do anything to make you love him, enthusiasm is irreplaceable, and you've got to find your position of strength. Protect ya neck!

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Flow, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     This week Wutang Dan and The MZA bring the ruckus to finding a job, selling your Mustang, and putting your house on the market: remember that you can't negotiate with reality, Merlin can't do anything to make you love him, enthusiasm is irreplaceable, and you've got to find your position of strength. Protect ya neck!

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Flow, Squarespace, and Wufoo.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+Rnhud7sp ]]>     Episode 25: My Food Court of Functionality https://www.backtowork.limo/25 http://5by5.tv/b2w/25 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:15:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin talk about nerds getting problems and about using Markdown in BBEdit, Textmate or any text app because you need to find tools that remove friction, not distractions. 1:13:36 false Dan and Merlin talk about nerds getting problems and about using Markdown in BBEdit, Textmate or any text app because you need to find tools that remove friction, not distractions.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by OmniPlan 2 and Harvest.

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about nerds getting problems and about using Markdown in BBEdit, Textmate or any text app because you need to find tools that remove friction, not distractions.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by OmniPlan 2 and Harvest.

    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about nerds getting problems and about using Markdown in BBEdit, Textmate or any text app because you need to find tools that remove friction, not distractions.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by OmniPlan 2 and Harvest.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+XbyT4xcD ]]>     Episode 24: The Daddy for your Destiny https://www.backtowork.limo/24 http://5by5.tv/b2w/24 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan's in a closet, but Merlin has a lot of FU from the last show: good jobs don't get posted on Craigslist and while you may not know what's gonna happen next, you're not just gonna install Xcode and retire on your angry bird so either do your research, g 1:32:45 false Dan's in a closet, but Merlin has a lot of FU from the last show: good jobs don't get posted on Craigslist and while you may not know what's gonna happen next, you're not just gonna install Xcode and retire on your angry bird so either do your research, get mercantile and take the leap of faith or you'll be polishing your golden handcuffs.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Squarespace, and Flow.

    ]]>     Dan's in a closet, but Merlin has a lot of FU from the last show: good jobs don't get posted on Craigslist and while you may not know what's gonna happen next, you're not just gonna install Xcode and retire on your angry bird so either do your research, get mercantile and take the leap of faith or you'll be polishing your golden handcuffs.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Squarespace, and Flow.

    ]]>     Dan's in a closet, but Merlin has a lot of FU from the last show: good jobs don't get posted on Craigslist and while you may not know what's gonna happen next, you're not just gonna install Xcode and retire on your angry bird so either do your research, get mercantile and take the leap of faith or you'll be polishing your golden handcuffs.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by 1Password, Squarespace, and Flow.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+1mBTye7o ]]>     Episode 23: Failure is ALWAYS an Option https://www.backtowork.limo/23 http://5by5.tv/b2w/23 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Dan and Merlin determine that even the Chico Marx of notebooks is the right one if you're writing in it, failure is ALWAYS an option: fully committing didn't do Pickett any good, but you should commit to narrowing scope and deciding what succes 1:17:57 false This week, Dan and Merlin determine that even the Chico Marx of notebooks is the right one if you're writing in it, failure is ALWAYS an option: fully committing didn't do Pickett any good, but you should commit to narrowing scope and deciding what success is. Why? Fact or Fiction: You can start a business on the side.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailChimp and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin determine that even the Chico Marx of notebooks is the right one if you're writing in it, failure is ALWAYS an option: fully committing didn't do Pickett any good, but you should commit to narrowing scope and deciding what success is. Why? Fact or Fiction: You can start a business on the side.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailChimp and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     This week, Dan and Merlin determine that even the Chico Marx of notebooks is the right one if you're writing in it, failure is ALWAYS an option: fully committing didn't do Pickett any good, but you should commit to narrowing scope and deciding what success is. Why? Fact or Fiction: You can start a business on the side.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by MailChimp and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+kLZBprdj ]]>     Episode 22: My Baby Likes Aluminum Foil! https://www.backtowork.limo/22 http://5by5.tv/b2w/22 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Merlin and Dan share their Pick: The Macintosh Computer. Also, a 17-minute experimental startup sound, catching conflicts, shivving the stagecoach, machine-gunning with SoundMaster, the dangers of ResEdit, and the future of recumbent bike ba 1:10:41 false This week, Merlin and Dan share their Pick: The Macintosh Computer.

    Also, a 17-minute experimental startup sound, catching conflicts, shivving the stagecoach, machine-gunning with SoundMaster, the dangers of ResEdit, and the future of recumbent bike baskets. But not Charcoal. Are you KIDDING me?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace, Sponsor 5by5, and 1Password.

    ]]>     This week, Merlin and Dan share their Pick: The Macintosh Computer.

    Also, a 17-minute experimental startup sound, catching conflicts, shivving the stagecoach, machine-gunning with SoundMaster, the dangers of ResEdit, and the future of recumbent bike baskets. But not Charcoal. Are you KIDDING me?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace, Sponsor 5by5, and 1Password.

    ]]>     This week, Merlin and Dan share their Pick: The Macintosh Computer.

    Also, a 17-minute experimental startup sound, catching conflicts, shivving the stagecoach, machine-gunning with SoundMaster, the dangers of ResEdit, and the future of recumbent bike baskets. But not Charcoal. Are you KIDDING me?

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace, Sponsor 5by5, and 1Password.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+-26CMwMd ]]>     Episode 21: Assistant TO the Regional Monkey https://www.backtowork.limo/21 http://5by5.tv/b2w/21 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan talk about the problem of permanent zeroes, desiring not to desire, why "hypocrisy" is killing you, stepping back on the path without apologizing, Merlin's new tattoo, and—yeah—going a little easier on yourself. Also, how almost everythi 1:01:51 false Merlin and Dan talk about the problem of permanent zeroes, desiring not to desire, why "hypocrisy" is killing you, stepping back on the path without apologizing, Merlin's new tattoo, and—yeah—going a little easier on yourself.

    Also, how almost everything is like a glass of water and John Siracusa is literally and uniquely Squidward. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about the problem of permanent zeroes, desiring not to desire, why "hypocrisy" is killing you, stepping back on the path without apologizing, Merlin's new tattoo, and—yeah—going a little easier on yourself.

    Also, how almost everything is like a glass of water and John Siracusa is literally and uniquely Squidward. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about the problem of permanent zeroes, desiring not to desire, why "hypocrisy" is killing you, stepping back on the path without apologizing, Merlin's new tattoo, and—yeah—going a little easier on yourself.

    Also, how almost everything is like a glass of water and John Siracusa is literally and uniquely Squidward. 

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Squarespace and Sponsor 5by5.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+qmTXB174 ]]>     Episode 20: Muscle of Failure https://www.backtowork.limo/20 http://5by5.tv/b2w/20 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan talk about getting started, putting on your shoes instead of shopping for pedometers, false dilemmas, doing as much work with your hands as you've done in your head, why you should leave some water in the pump, meta-fiddling, and getting be 1:13:29 false Merlin and Dan talk about getting started, putting on your shoes instead of shopping for pedometers, false dilemmas, doing as much work with your hands as you've done in your head, why you should leave some water in the pump, meta-fiddling, and getting better.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about getting started, putting on your shoes instead of shopping for pedometers, false dilemmas, doing as much work with your hands as you've done in your head, why you should leave some water in the pump, meta-fiddling, and getting better.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about getting started, putting on your shoes instead of shopping for pedometers, false dilemmas, doing as much work with your hands as you've done in your head, why you should leave some water in the pump, meta-fiddling, and getting better.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+njtMOp9J ]]>     Episode 19: Corner Casey Kasem https://www.backtowork.limo/19 http://5by5.tv/b2w/19 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan talk about mindful tool adoption, screwdriver museums, why Vi users may (or may not) be cannibalistic insects—plus debate on whether a home video of a toy horse falling down in someone's bathroom is about Humanity. Also, Dan effs with Merli 1:22:48 false Merlin and Dan talk about mindful tool adoption, screwdriver museums, why Vi users may (or may not) be cannibalistic insects—plus debate on whether a home video of a toy horse falling down in someone's bathroom is about Humanity. Also, Dan effs with Merlin's head. Again.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Rackspace and Shopify.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about mindful tool adoption, screwdriver museums, why Vi users may (or may not) be cannibalistic insects—plus debate on whether a home video of a toy horse falling down in someone's bathroom is about Humanity. Also, Dan effs with Merlin's head. Again.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Rackspace and Shopify.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about mindful tool adoption, screwdriver museums, why Vi users may (or may not) be cannibalistic insects—plus debate on whether a home video of a toy horse falling down in someone's bathroom is about Humanity. Also, Dan effs with Merlin's head. Again.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Rackspace and Shopify.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+v5efmjD5 ]]>     Episode 18: Forking the Question https://www.backtowork.limo/18 http://5by5.tv/b2w/18 Tue, 31 May 2011 18:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin and Dan talk about educating "That's Just a Button Guy," practicing more humane pushback, asking better questions, why laundromats don't accept "focus," plus what happens when you put WAY too much crap in your five-pound bag. 1:25:01 false Merlin and Dan talk about educating "That's Just a Button Guy," practicing more humane pushback, asking better questions, why laundromats don't accept "focus," plus what happens when you put WAY too much crap in your five-pound bag.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by iStockphoto and MailChimp.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about educating "That's Just a Button Guy," practicing more humane pushback, asking better questions, why laundromats don't accept "focus," plus what happens when you put WAY too much crap in your five-pound bag.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by iStockphoto and MailChimp.

    ]]>     Merlin and Dan talk about educating "That's Just a Button Guy," practicing more humane pushback, asking better questions, why laundromats don't accept "focus," plus what happens when you put WAY too much crap in your five-pound bag.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by iStockphoto and MailChimp.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+kRVBRMRJ ]]>     Episode 17: Brick Building Full of Lies https://www.backtowork.limo/17 http://5by5.tv/b2w/17 Fri, 27 May 2011 17:30:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about checking email under the table to catch up on your 27 high priority tasks, a good time to use the word priority, blowing cycles on meeting with Narnia's stakeholders, and getting tasks out of your dreamcatcher. 1:26:14 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about checking email under the table to catch up on your 27 high priority tasks, a good time to use the word priority, blowing cycles on meeting with Narnia's stakeholders, and getting tasks out of your dreamcatcher.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harvest and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about checking email under the table to catch up on your 27 high priority tasks, a good time to use the word priority, blowing cycles on meeting with Narnia's stakeholders, and getting tasks out of your dreamcatcher.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harvest and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about checking email under the table to catch up on your 27 high priority tasks, a good time to use the word priority, blowing cycles on meeting with Narnia's stakeholders, and getting tasks out of your dreamcatcher.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Harvest and Sound Studio 4.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+gJdzINbR ]]>     Episode 16: Bracing for the Blow https://www.backtowork.limo/16 http://5by5.tv/b2w/16 Wed, 18 May 2011 18:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin aren't afraid of lawyers, dentists, negative feelings, or of not being afraid of something. 1:12:06 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin aren't afraid of lawyers, dentists, negative feelings, or of not being afraid of something.

    Sponsored by Rackspace and Shopify.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin aren't afraid of lawyers, dentists, negative feelings, or of not being afraid of something.

    Sponsored by Rackspace and Shopify.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin aren't afraid of lawyers, dentists, negative feelings, or of not being afraid of something.

    Sponsored by Rackspace and Shopify.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+BkTuzmUm ]]>     Episode 15: Marionette of my own Design https://www.backtowork.limo/15 http://5by5.tv/b2w/15 Tue, 10 May 2011 13:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin are here to discuss the awareness of fear, asking yourself why, and knowing the problem instead of chasing fake confidence, patches, and hacks. 1:00:09 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin are here to discuss the awareness of fear, asking yourself why, and knowing the problem instead of chasing fake confidence, patches, and hacks.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks and OmniGroup: OmniFocus.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin are here to discuss the awareness of fear, asking yourself why, and knowing the problem instead of chasing fake confidence, patches, and hacks.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks and OmniGroup: OmniFocus.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin are here to discuss the awareness of fear, asking yourself why, and knowing the problem instead of chasing fake confidence, patches, and hacks.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by FreshBooks and OmniGroup: OmniFocus.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+cFBOZzKt ]]>     Episode 14: Velocity of Disappointment https://www.backtowork.limo/14 http://5by5.tv/b2w/14 Tue, 03 May 2011 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann joins Dan Benjamin to talk about problems that are impossible, problems that are boring, problems that you're scared of, and why you need to differentiate between fear and anxiety so you can be scared of something interesting. 1:07:53 false Merlin Mann joins Dan Benjamin to talk about problems that are impossible, problems that are boring, problems that you're scared of, and why you need to differentiate between fear and anxiety so you can be scared of something interesting.

    Links for this episode:

    Sponsored by Webtrends and MailChimp.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann joins Dan Benjamin to talk about problems that are impossible, problems that are boring, problems that you're scared of, and why you need to differentiate between fear and anxiety so you can be scared of something interesting.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann joins Dan Benjamin to talk about problems that are impossible, problems that are boring, problems that you're scared of, and why you need to differentiate between fear and anxiety so you can be scared of something interesting.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+XNUgsV7j ]]>     Episode 13: The Kid's Great https://www.backtowork.limo/13 http://5by5.tv/b2w/13 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin talk about "Cranking" - Merlin's latest post at 43folders.com. 1:30:13 false Dan and Merlin talk about "Cranking" - Merlin's latest post at 43folders.com.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin talk about "Cranking" - Merlin's latest post at 43folders.com.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+HGk5RD_Y ]]>     Episode 12: Chewie's Medal is Not Canonical https://www.backtowork.limo/12 http://5by5.tv/b2w/12 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann has some "followup" before he and Dan Benjamin discuss entrusting your agency to others, how to reclaim it, and picking the right balance between expertise and challenge instead of fixing your metadata. 1:04:42 false Merlin Mann has some "followup" before he and Dan Benjamin discuss entrusting your agency to others, how to reclaim it, and picking the right balance between expertise and challenge instead of fixing your metadata.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann has some "followup" before he and Dan Benjamin discuss entrusting your agency to others, how to reclaim it, and picking the right balance between expertise and challenge instead of fixing your metadata.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann has some "followup" before he and Dan Benjamin discuss entrusting your agency to others, how to reclaim it, and picking the right balance between expertise and challenge instead of fixing your metadata.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+mIWknL48 ]]>     Episode 11: Johnny Heuristic https://www.backtowork.limo/11 http://5by5.tv/b2w/11 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann joins Dan Benjamin to talk about evolution, investing in roulette, taking smarter chances and futureproofing your passion. 1:18:47 false Merlin Mann joins Dan Benjamin to talk about futureproofing your passion by finding your obsession and voice, putting away your buggy whip and evolving, spreading your chips out across safe and risky investments, and taking smarter chances.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann joins Dan Benjamin to talk about futureproofing your passion by finding your obsession and voice, putting away your buggy whip and evolving, spreading your chips out across safe and risky investments, and taking smarter chances.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann joins Dan Benjamin to talk about futureproofing your passion by finding your obsession and voice, putting away your buggy whip and evolving, spreading your chips out across safe and risky investments, and taking smarter chances.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+u-oPhh3o ]]>     Episode 10: At Last the 'Inspiration' Show https://www.backtowork.limo/10 http://5by5.tv/b2w/10 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 1:21:49 false Dan and Merlin try to remove the airquotes from "inspiration" by talking about what it's great for (shipping better and more interesting stuff), what it's terrible for (getting started). Also covered: Dan's Old Testament name(s), part of Merlin's body that was once believed to be inspired by air, the problem with Some Hot Chick Typing in Her Underwear, TKTKTK writing tips, plus Batgirl. Always with the Batgirl.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin try to remove the airquotes from "inspiration" by talking about what it's great for (shipping better and more interesting stuff), what it's terrible for (getting started). Also covered: Dan's Old Testament name(s), part of Merlin's body that was once believed to be inspired by air, the problem with Some Hot Chick Typing in Her Underwear, TKTKTK writing tips, plus Batgirl. Always with the Batgirl.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin try to remove the airquotes from "inspiration" by talking about what it's great for (shipping better and more interesting stuff), what it's terrible for (getting started). Also covered: Dan's Old Testament name(s), part of Merlin's body that was once believed to be inspired by air, the problem with Some Hot Chick Typing in Her Underwear, TKTKTK writing tips, plus Batgirl. Always with the Batgirl.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+YOsekN-Z ]]>     Episode 9: Out of Scope! https://www.backtowork.limo/9 http://5by5.tv/b2w/9 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Dan and Merlin improvise topics this week and get from Synechode, NY to dopamine, being scared and being safe, believing your thoughts and coloring your dreams, and solving problems by moving your hands instead of thinking. 1:11:00 false Dan and Merlin improvise topics this week and get from Synechode, NY to dopamine, being scared and being safe, believing your thoughts and coloring your dreams, and solving problems by moving your hands instead of thinking.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin improvise topics this week and get from Synechode, NY to dopamine, being scared and being safe, believing your thoughts and coloring your dreams, and solving problems by moving your hands instead of thinking.

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    ]]>     Dan and Merlin improvise topics this week and get from Synechode, NY to dopamine, being scared and being safe, believing your thoughts and coloring your dreams, and solving problems by moving your hands instead of thinking.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+PZT04Gep ]]>     Episode 8: Little Velvet Hands https://www.backtowork.limo/8 http://5by5.tv/b2w/8 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0500 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 This week, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin eighty-six their restaurant jobs—emptying grease traps, handling logs of meat, and sharing what they learned by bringing mostly bad food to America's table. Dan burns velvet hands, Merlin's Mom gives the guy with th 1:13:05 false This week, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin eighty-six their restaurant jobs—emptying grease traps, handling logs of meat, and sharing what they learned by bringing mostly bad food to America's table. Dan burns velvet hands, Merlin's Mom gives the guy with the coupon a kung fu, and old people want a monkey dish of sauce before they boost all your Sweet'N Low.

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    ]]>     This week, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin eighty-six their restaurant jobs—emptying grease traps, handling logs of meat, and sharing what they learned by bringing mostly bad food to America's table. Dan burns velvet hands, Merlin's Mom gives the guy with the coupon a kung fu, and old people want a monkey dish of sauce before they boost all your Sweet'N Low.

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    ]]>     This week, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin eighty-six their restaurant jobs—emptying grease traps, handling logs of meat, and sharing what they learned by bringing mostly bad food to America's table. Dan burns velvet hands, Merlin's Mom gives the guy with the coupon a kung fu, and old people want a monkey dish of sauce before they boost all your Sweet'N Low.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+KCyRde66 ]]>     Episode 7: Vocational Wheel https://www.backtowork.limo/7 http://5by5.tv/b2w/7 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin relate to Richard–a listener in the middle of a quarter life crisis working jobs he doesn't like–with stories from their pasts, suggestions to combat the cascade of seriousness, and some first steps for breaking out of the voc 1:22:29 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin relate to Richard–a listener in the middle of a quarter life crisis working jobs he doesn't like–with stories from their pasts, suggestions to combat the cascade of seriousness, and some first steps for breaking out of the vocational wheel.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin relate to Richard–a listener in the middle of a quarter life crisis working jobs he doesn't like–with stories from their pasts, suggestions to combat the cascade of seriousness, and some first steps for breaking out of the vocational wheel.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin relate to Richard–a listener in the middle of a quarter life crisis working jobs he doesn't like–with stories from their pasts, suggestions to combat the cascade of seriousness, and some first steps for breaking out of the vocational wheel.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+t13rYQBL ]]>     Episode 6: Expectational Debt https://www.backtowork.limo/6 http://5by5.tv/b2w/6 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann is back from Webstock and ready to recap with Dan Benjamin, which leads back to caring first, performance and fear, meditation, hypnotherapy, and why you really need the hard answer instead just more tips. 1:03:40 false Merlin Mann is back from Webstock and ready to recap with Dan Benjamin, which leads back to caring first, performance and fear, meditation, hypnotherapy, and why you really need the hard answer instead just more tips.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann is back from Webstock and ready to recap with Dan Benjamin, which leads back to caring first, performance and fear, meditation, hypnotherapy, and why you really need the hard answer instead just more tips.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann is back from Webstock and ready to recap with Dan Benjamin, which leads back to caring first, performance and fear, meditation, hypnotherapy, and why you really need the hard answer instead just more tips.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+dJbqb_SM ]]>     Episode 5: Chigger Bites on the Bus Driver https://www.backtowork.limo/5 http://5by5.tv/b2w/5 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about the black art of paying attention to the right things, how lamps are no substitute, that it's hard whether you’re working from home or a cube, being honest about your expertise before looking for independence, and t 1:19:33 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about the black art of paying attention to the right things, how lamps are no substitute, that it's hard whether you’re working from home or a cube, being honest about your expertise before looking for independence, and the need to move past inspiration.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about the black art of paying attention to the right things, how lamps are no substitute, that it's hard whether you’re working from home or a cube, being honest about your expertise before looking for independence, and the need to move past inspiration.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about the black art of paying attention to the right things, how lamps are no substitute, that it's hard whether you’re working from home or a cube, being honest about your expertise before looking for independence, and the need to move past inspiration.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+FHFfbVx- ]]>     Episode 4: Failing with Style https://www.backtowork.limo/4 http://5by5.tv/b2w/4 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about trying to change other people, how things really aren’t that bad, balancing fear or being driven by fear, leaving capacity for when you get The Pitch, procrastination (eventually), and giving yourself permission to 1:03:07 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about trying to change other people, how things really aren’t that bad, balancing fear or being driven by fear, leaving capacity for when you get The Pitch, procrastination (eventually), and giving yourself permission to fail in an interesting way. You’re not gonna get black lung from a spreadsheet.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about trying to change other people, how things really aren’t that bad, balancing fear or being driven by fear, leaving capacity for when you get The Pitch, procrastination (eventually), and giving yourself permission to fail in an interesting way. You’re not gonna get black lung from a spreadsheet.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin talk about trying to change other people, how things really aren’t that bad, balancing fear or being driven by fear, leaving capacity for when you get The Pitch, procrastination (eventually), and giving yourself permission to fail in an interesting way. You’re not gonna get black lung from a spreadsheet.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+fYCX78S5 ]]>     Episode 3: The Second Arrow https://www.backtowork.limo/3 http://5by5.tv/b2w/3 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight. 1:10:54 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.

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    Webstock 2011 will be the mostest bestest scientifically proven amazingest conference ever. In the history of the world. Fact.

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    Webstock 2011 will be the mostest bestest scientifically proven amazingest conference ever. In the history of the world. Fact.

    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.

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    Webstock 2011 will be the mostest bestest scientifically proven amazingest conference ever. In the history of the world. Fact.

    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+GVdRbb_H ]]>     Episode 2: Picture of a Boat https://www.backtowork.limo/2 http://5by5.tv/b2w/2 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin formulate a five-minute warning tactic before discussing the reality of bringing change to your company, some patterns that work for startups, solving the right problem at the right level, why you can’t find the innovation but 1:08:42 false Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin formulate a five-minute warning tactic before discussing the reality of bringing change to your company, some patterns that work for startups, solving the right problem at the right level, why you can’t find the innovation button, and using PathFinder as a Finder replacement.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin formulate a five-minute warning tactic before discussing the reality of bringing change to your company, some patterns that work for startups, solving the right problem at the right level, why you can’t find the innovation button, and using PathFinder as a Finder replacement.

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    ]]>     Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin formulate a five-minute warning tactic before discussing the reality of bringing change to your company, some patterns that work for startups, solving the right problem at the right level, why you can’t find the innovation button, and using PathFinder as a Finder replacement.

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    ]]>     https://fireside.fm/player/v2/2_Lriy7y+q2U7JheZ ]]>     Episode 1: Alligator in the Bathroom https://www.backtowork.limo/1 http://5by5.tv/b2w/1 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:00:00 -0600 backtowork@5by5.tv (5by5) full 5by5 In the inaugural episode of Back to Work, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss why they’re doing this show, getting back to work instead of buying berets, the lizard brain, and compare the Shadow of the Mouse to San Francisco, and eventually get to some p 1:29:28 false In the inaugural episode of Back to Work, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss why they’re doing this show, getting back to work instead of buying berets, the lizard brain, and compare the Shadow of the Mouse to San Francisco, and eventually get to some practical tips for removing friction.

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    ]]>     In the inaugural episode of Back to Work, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss why they’re doing this show, getting back to work instead of buying berets, the lizard brain, and compare the Shadow of the Mouse to San Francisco, and eventually get to some practical tips for removing friction.

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    ]]>     In the inaugural episode of Back to Work, Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss why they’re doing this show, getting back to work instead of buying berets, the lizard brain, and compare the Shadow of the Mouse to San Francisco, and eventually get to some practical tips for removing friction.

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