Systematic

Mike Schmitz (Product Director at Asian Efficiency, writer for the Sweet Setup, author, and musician) joins Brett to talk about productivity and religion, raising 4 boys, freedom of faith, and coffee.

Aaron Mahnke, creator and host of the Lore podcast, joins Brett to talk about the success of Lore, paying your creative dues, and Gundam models (among other things).

Brett is joined by Rob Stenzinger—an Interactive Storyteller, and UX and Game Designer—to talk about autodidactic exploration, self-advocacy and marketing, and going from corporate jobs to indie (and then back).

Aaron Dowd (The Podcast Dude) joins Brett to talk about his love of podcasting and the work he does to help everyone make better podcasts. Aaron also has a fascinating story, and there was so much to talk about that this episode ran long.

Molly Holzschlag continues the story of her life and career (this is her second appearance on Systematic, find the first here).

Jay Dixit — writer, editor, and storytelling teacher — has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Slate, Wired, and Psychology Today. He joins Brett to talk writing: college life, comedy, psychology, and how it all ties together.

Brett chats with Liz Lazarra, freelance writer and mental health activist, about job transitions, therapy, and the habits of prolific writers.

Greg Scown joins Brett to talk about running, cooking, reading, traveling and software development.

If John Lydon worked in media relations, he would probably seem a lot like Ed Zitron. If only Ed (founder and CEO of EZPR, author and writer) liked The Sex Pistols.

Victor Yocco, UX researcher, joins Brett to talk about psychology in UX and alcoholism in the modern workplace.