Productivity Alchemy

CW: Mentions of pet death This week we start by reminding you that it's OK if the current events are causing you to be less productive. Honestly. that is really common right now, so don't feel bad. Also, since the season is upon us, we review the first of several new planners for 2021. Finally, we read and discuss your letters and comments! Links for this episode

Hi folks! This week, we will talk about a realization many people are having now : that their workplace is toxic, and we will discuss our experiences with them. There is only one real solution if you find yourself in one - that is, finding a new job - and that isn't easy in the pandemic. After that, we speak with community builder and advisor Juno Bacon, to find out how he stays productive. Links...

Hi folks! This week we will discuss the impact missing a day of her meds had on the Wombat Test Subject (Author and Illustrator Ursula Vernon), and talk about the things Kevin saw at the Virtual All Things Open 2020. We then have a great conversation with our friend Sara Glassman! Links for this Episode:

Hi folks! This week we talk about Kevin's lack of self-care and his new hobby. We also talk about Ursula's week off that isn't, and a brief story about something amazing that happened as part of the fires in the western U.S. After that, Kevin has a long chat with author Annie Bellet, to find out how she stays productive. Correction: I mis-attributed Gathering of Dragons to Annie. The author of tha...

We are recording this on the day after the US Election. Nothing is decided yet, and likely won't be. We'll talk about some coping mechanisms to lessen the impact of what is likely a very stressful time (if you live in the US). After that, we will talk with Larissa Banting about how she stays productive - and changed her career twice! Links for this Episode:

This week, we talk about the mess that was our past week, and how it did (or did not) impact our productivity. We also talk about how medicines can impact your productivity. After that, we catch up with prior guest Frank Gosar! Links for this Episode

Week two of our summer special with Dino Sarma! We continue our discussion from last week, picking up after Kevin has fed the hounds. Chickens, dogs, The DC Animated Universe, cooking, games, books, and a whole lot more are discussed this week! Links for this Episode

This week we will discuss the bursts of productivity that we've both had recently. We think it may be due to recent events. After that, we will read your letters! Links for this Episode:

Hi folks! This week we will talk about what happened when the Wombat Test Subject (AKA Ursula Vernon) forgot her ADD medication this morning, as well as how is has been "re-training" her brain. We then have a chat with the most excellent Emma Marshall about how Emma stays productive. Links for this Episode:

After catching up on how we've been productive this week, we have a discussion about how changing the terms used has an impact on how people perceive things. After that, we have a chance to talk to Andrea Phillips about how she stays productive!

CW: Discussions of weight and weight issues. Use of a term some may find offensive or triggering. This week we have kittens! We will also discuss some of our stress challenges from the past week, as well as the we made progress on. After that, we'll talk to Game Designer and Publisher Jason Pitre, and find out about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode

This week we discuss the difficulty of being productive when there are kittens in the house. We also talk about what does and does not constitute productivity for us. Then we will read your letters! (Also, the new badge code for the "Sick Day" badge is now "TOOKSICKDAY")  

Hi folks! This week, we talk about the productivity increase that can be had with a 4 day work week, as well as the way workplaces are changing and being viewed. After that, we'll chat with Maggie Brickson, and fine out how she stays productive!

This week we start by talking about how both Ursula (Wombat Co-Host Extraordinaire) and I were productive this week, followed by discussion of things we were not taught in History Class and some of the failings of US Education when it comes to US History. After that, we have a chat with Amy Tobey about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: (AKA "Thinky Juice")

This week we will be discussing the full impact of last week's hot water heater issue, and the impact changing Ursula's ADHD med dosage is having on her. Then we'll read your letters! Links for this Episode:

We've had to deal with water issues this week, so there is a distinct lack of banter this week. But! We have an amazing catch-up interview with Dana Fraedrick, which should tide you over until we return to normal next week. We hope. Links for this Episode:

This week, we will discuss some of the challenges we are having as our enforced work-from-home continues. We also discuss an amazing article on Creativity from The Oatmeal, then finish by catching up with Anna James, who we first talked to in Episode 94. Note : My USB connection to the sound board was failing and so the quality of the first part of the interview is not great. Links for this episod...

So here we are, three years later. This week we'll discuss how our week has gone productivity-wise, and then dive in to the yearly interview of Kevin conducted by Ursula Vernon (the Wombat Co-Host). Thank you all for listening for the past three years, for the letters, the interviews, and the support. Links for this Episode:

This week we discuss the virtual event Kevin has been attending the last week, what has changed for Ursula's productivity, and the "5 Why" method. After that, we'll catch up with former guest Emily Lange. Finally, at the very end, we'll discuss the new baby chickens, and the side-effects of a broody hen. Links for This Episode:

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

Hi folks! This week we both had good and not-as-good days, and that's OK. We'll talk about how we're keeping up with things, how we're coping under the circumstances, and have some news on Ursula's next self-published book. After all that, we'll be talking to Librarian Sarah Loch about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode:  by Gwen Hayes  by Jessica Brody  by  &nbsp...

Warning: This week's topics include the sad fate of Topsy the Elephant, ADHD, Anxiety, and a whole lot of talk about chickens. Hi folks! This week we talk about the things we are doing in our "not work" times to keep ourselves from losing it while Social Distancing/Quarantining here at home. We talk about the people who are discovering new hobbies, like ours, and the ones who are finding out that...

This week we discuss how we are dealing with some rough spots and the impact on our productivity. After all that, we sit down to find out how Artist, Educator, and Grad Student Razz stays productive! Links for this Episode

This week, Kevin is flying solo as Ursula has no spoons at the moment. We talk about the current situation and the need to do less, not more. after that, we catch up with Doctor Megan Kenway (ne Taylor-Rodriguez) about how she stays productive now that she's no longer a med student, but is now a resident in a hospital.

Content Warning: This week we will be discussing some end-of-life issues. Hi folks! This week we will be talking about spreading the load around. In one case, this is quite literally what Ursula did by spreading about 120 pounds of seeds on Dogskull Patch. The other case involves managing a household, and making sure one or two people aren't doing significantly more than anyone else. After that, w...