

The Important Thing
Michael Lopp
The Important Thing with Michael ("Rands") Lopp and Lyle Troxell. Let's spend a few minutes of your life listening and learning about an Important Thing.
Episodes
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May 15, 2022 • 15min
The One About Names... Again
In our 51st episode, we discuss the importance of names… and pronouncing them.

Jan 28, 2022 • 50min
The One About Clothes on the Floor
50 episodes later, we're talking about the clothes on the floor.

Jan 18, 2022 • 7min
The One About Weather
In the rainy 49th episode, we discuss the weather and weather-related detritus.

Jan 10, 2022 • 21min
The One About Media We Love
In our 48th episode, we review the rich landscape of awesome media we're currently consuming. Totally no spoilers. We swear.

Jan 3, 2022 • 12min
The One About Checkboxes
In our 46th episode, we get stuck in a place of talking about doing things. Seems like a good episode to land at the beginning of the year.

Dec 27, 2021 • 18min
The One About Those Shelves
Welcome back. In our 46th episode, we're talking about the new shelves in the cave. They're big. Like huge. It's so good to be talking with you all again.

Jan 31, 2021 • 13min
The One About The Mandalorian
SECRET EPISODE. 45 episodes in and we're talking the Mandalorian. Seismic charges? We have them. Bobo's Boom Stick? Yup. Lopp and Lyle talking about the most important things.

Jan 15, 2021 • 45min
The One about Small Things, Done Well
In our 44th episode, we walk through the first chapters of Lopp's 3rd book. Learning to deal with endless meetings, understanding The Situation™, and learning that people often just want to be seen. Spend 45 minutes with Lyle and Lopp talking about important things.

Nov 25, 2020 • 21min
The One about Bingeworthy Shows
In our 43rd episode, we recommend shows you just gotta binge this holiday season during our end times. (Recorded November 2020)

Sep 13, 2020 • 14min
The One About Charlotte
Our much delayed 42nd episode, which was recorded pre-Pandemic, we giggle a bit because we have not been giggling enough. In this episode, we discuss why Rands names his bikes and cars, which results in some helpful therapy. Also, stickers are discussed. (Recorded in February 2020)