
Back to Work
Back to Work is an award winning talk show with Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discussing productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more.
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Apr 14, 2020 • 1h 13min
Episode 473: French on Tom Sawyer
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.
Links for this episode:The Weirdly Enduring Appeal of Weird Al Yankovic - The New York TimesEstimote – experts in location and proximity solutionsWe are experts in location and proximity solutions
folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac!BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to customize various input devices on your Mac.
Netflix - "Unorthodox"PicPedant (@PicPedant) / TwitterCelery Man - YouTubeAmazon.com: Celery Man: Alexa SkillsBar None // ShaunInman.comMac Power Users #528: The Merlin Awakens - Relay FMMPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more.
Automators #39: Automating iBeacons - Relay FMIn this episode, David and Rosemary try all sorts of iBeacons and look at why, where, when, and how you use these little devices.
Releases · JetBrains/JetBrainsMonoRasmus Andersson on Twitter: "Inter is now available from @googlefonts! https://t.co/IoTMQDefNN Congrats to @ThunderNixon who worked tirelessly on getting Inter on-boarded to Google Fonts. https://t.co/tSVb9nLM2c" / TwitterHow I got to 200 productive hours a monthBookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.Botany books!Paul Bruno on SpotifyFeed the Animals by Girl Talk on SpotifyDazz Band – Let It Whip Lyrics | Genius LyricsDisneyWorld Grad Night Bands 1972-2008 - The DVC Boards at MouseOwners.com - the place to talk DVC and Walt Disney WorldThe Elements of Typographic Style: Bringhurst, Robert: 9780881791327: Amazon.com: BooksThe Elements of Typographic Style: Version 4.0 (-20th Anniversary)Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide. Combining the practical, theoretical, and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough revision and updating of the longest chapter, -Prowling the Specimen Books, - and many other small but important updates based on things that are continually changing in the field.
The New TypographySince its initial publication in Berlin in 1928, Jan Tschichold's The New Typography has been recognized as the definitive treatise on book and graphic design in the machine age. First published in English in 1995, with an excellent introduction by Robin Kinross, this new edition includes a foreword by Rich Hendel, who considers current thinking about Tschichold's life and work.
Down to Clown (Harris Wittels Tribute) - Chris LaCroix - YouTube"Feed me," you said, and I was feeding you, Jack.Felt letterboard trend history: how the vintage product became inescapable.Merlin Mann on Twitter: "I really like Rachel Maddow, but when she gets particularly worked up, it kinda feels like she's explaining something to her cats." / TwitterDifference Between Rotate & RevolveRotation and revolution are terms that describe the angular motion of objects, that is, motion about a real or imaginary axis. They are often confused not only for this reason, but also because they often apply in different ways to the same object at the same time (especially in astronomy) and to some extent because the words look somewhat alike in English.
High School Seniors: What is a Grad Night?Exile - kiss you all over - YouTubePushcut - Triggers & notifications that kick off your automationTriggers
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Apr 7, 2020 • 1h 18min
Episode 472: Sunday Afternoon Feeling
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.
Links for this episode:Coronavirus Is Making a Lot of People Anxious and Depressed. But Some Sufferers Actually Feel Better Now.Lucy Dacus - "Addictions" (Official Music Video) - YouTubeReconcilable Differences #127: Advice Nurse - Relay FMIn a main topic, your hosts try to share some ideas on sustainably working remotely from home. History and experience can be pretty good teachers, but working yourself to a damaged nub is a terrible game for the young and should be considered harmful.
You Look Nice TodayCalifornia KingCalifornia King Episode 1: What is HØL?Our work was done. We'd said all we needed to say. We apparated from this world, much like monks who retreat to a mountaintop hovel. Only for us, we apparated via Greyhound and hoveled in an abandoned Bauxite mine outside Eufaula, Alabama.
Descript | Create podcasts, videos, and transcriptsBootstrap · The most popular HTML, CSS, and JS library in the world.Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM2: Over Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone - Hi Res Audio and Active Sound Cancellation - Black (2017 model): ElectronicsAmazon.com: Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headphones, 40H Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Deep Bass, Memory Foam Ear Cups, for Travel, Home Office: ElectronicsAmazon.com: Plantronics Wireless Noise Cancelling Backbeat - Headphones (Black & Tan) (Pro 2)Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3: Wireless Bluetooth Over the Ear Headset with Mic for phone-call and Alexa voice control - Industry Leading Active Noise Cancellation – Black: ElectronicsTrattoria Da VittorioTrattoria Da VittorioPodcast Hosting and Analytics - Welcome to Fireside!"Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."The earliest attribution of this to Gandhi yet located is in a T-shirt advertisement in Mother Jones, Vol. 8, No. 5 (June 1983), p. 46
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The 'Sunday Scaries' Are Real — This is WhyThis what happens to your body when you get the Sunday blues.
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Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 7min
Episode 471: One-Drawer Project
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.
Also, covered in this episode: recommendations for Max Richter's Sleep and an insane new podcast production app called "Descript".
Links for this episode:Sleep (album) - WikipediaMax Richter: Sleep Album Review | PitchforkThe audacious composer Max Richter has created an eight-hour piece meant to serve as a sleep aid. But it is more than that. For these 31 uninterrupted pieces, Richter accepts the extraordinary challenge of not only aiding sleep but also translating the act into art. If you listen while you’re awake, many of these pieces conjure dreamy states, where ideas seem fluid and flexible and the world around you seems somehow softer.
Max Richter SLEEPThe glacially-paced movements slide in and out of focus throughout the concert inviting the audience to experience what Richter essentially considers a protest against our relentlessly ‘switched on’ lives. Offering the unique opportunity to participate in this confrontation of our mechanized way of living.
On the Mattress for ‘Sleep,’ an 8-Hour Lullaby - The New York TimesComposers from that movement were Mr. Richter’s earliest inspirations. As a boy in small-town Britain in the 1970s, he would get records from his family’s milkman, an artist who was tapped into the music of La Monte Young, Terry Riley and Philip Glass. He fell in love with Satie’s furniture music, and, eventually, the ambient soundscapes of Brian Eno.
On The Nature Of Daylight, a song by Max Richter, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner, John Metcalfe, Philip Sheppard, Chris Worsey on SpotifyDescript | Create podcasts, videos, and transcriptsIt’s how you make a podcast.
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Council of Dads author Bruce Feiler on how to be a better family.Quarantine - YouTubeHello. We're Sandwich.Podcast MethodMerlin's Tweet About DescriptIncludes cool screen grabs
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff - Kindle edition by Walsh, Peter. Crafts, Hobbies & Home Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.The Only Thing Better Than Netflix's Tiger King Are the Memes / TwitterFour Yorkshiremen- Monty Python - YouTubeScott Pilgrim Vs. The World - Black Sheep [HD] - YouTube5 Hours of The Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4! - YouTubeVery low cello music with binaural effect, peaceful and mourning - YouTubeWindham Hill Records – Windham Hill Fan Discography and CommunityIn the Age of Disco, Windham Hill Founder Will Ackerman Helped Solo-Acoustic Guitar Thrive – Acoustic GuitarSleep by Max Richter on Spotifyquotes to get right runx.mdMerlin's very good quotes text file
"Rock Island" The Music Man (opening scene) - YouTubeThe Eisenhower Matrix: Introduction & 3-Minute Video TutorialDuck Soup (1933) - IMDbSpeech disfluency - WikipediaA speech disfluency, also spelled speech dysfluency, is any of various breaks, irregularities, or non-lexical vocables which occur within the flow of otherwise fluent speech.
Definitions and Examples of Filler WordsDrums and Wires - WikipediaDrums and Wires is the third studio album by the English rock band XTC, released 17 August 1979 on Virgin Records. It is a more pop-oriented affair than the band's previous, Go 2 (1978), and was named for its emphasis on guitars ("wires") and expansive-sounding drums.
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Mar 24, 2020 • 57min
Episode 470: Battery Car Man
Difficult times and the Venn overlap between anxiety and OCD. Hang in there, everybody.
Links for this episode:Epistemic Trespassing | Mind | Oxford AcademicEpistemic 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 - BlogFound 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.
Attractive nuisance doctrine - WikipediaIt states that a landowner may be held liable for injuries to children trespassing on the land if the injury is caused by an object on the land that is likely to attract children.
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Mar 17, 2020 • 1h 19min
Episode 469: Israel, Jr.
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.
Links for this episode:Bok Bok — Merlin Mann (BokBok.wtf)'How come Merlin says “Bok Bok” on Back to Work?'
Amazon's Supply Chain Is Breaking and Small Businesses Are Screwed - VICELive Insects & Feeders | Josh's FrogsEpisode #302 – CATS The Flop HouseSilent Mechanical Keyboard - Razer BlackWidow Litesilent
Kanopy - Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top DocumentariesLibby, by OverDrive - an app for library ebooks and audiobooks15 Things You Didn't Know You Could Get From the Library | My Money | US News11 Things You Can Borrow From Libraries Besides Books | Mental Floss200 Things You Can Check Out of a Library Besides Books | MoneyAn Incomplete List of the Non-Book Things You Can Get at the Library | Literary HubLocal files - SpotifyRichard Reid - Wikipediaaka ““The Shoe Bomber””
Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Here's the origin of my oft-quoted line about The Flintstones and why I think it's important. https://t.co/2Lis7nciE7" / TwitterHere's the origin of my oft-quoted line about The Flintstones and why I think it's important.
Mr. Trump Sir / TwitterThank you for your service Mr. Trump Sir
Oingo Boingo - "Dead Man's Party" - YouTubeOingo Boingo - "Weird Science" - YouTubeWatch Parks and Recreation Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)Elizabeth Warren Is Unlikely to Endorse Bernie Sanders. Here’s Why. - The New York Times“But at the same time, I come from the lens of an organizer, and if someone doesn’t do what you want, you don’t blame them — you ask why. And you don’t demand that answer of that person — you reflect. And that reflection is where you can grow.” —AOC
Alf Clausen - WikipediaKelso on Twitter: "From UCSF COVID-19 Panel: A bit of a read but a somewhat scary realization I think people should be aware of. https://t.co/JhUU8fYAb2" / TwitterFrom UCSF COVID-19 Panel: A bit of a read but a somewhat scary realization I think people should be aware of.
Jobbo — You Look Nice Today — OvercastCHVRCHES - "The Mother We Share" - YouTubeBat'leth - WikipediaMerlin Mann on Twitter: "From my anxiety and minor situational depression, may 10,000 flowers bloom! https://t.co/AtVStqSrTg" / TwitterBrought to you by:
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Mar 9, 2020 • 1h 12min
Episode 468: Cancellation Christmas
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.
Links for this episode:Otter Voice Meeting Notes - Otter.aiJumbo: Take back control of your data and privacyAt Jumbo, we believe that your data belongs to you. That’s why our app empowers you to take control of your privacy and security, right from your phone.
Podcast MethodIran's Coronavirus Problem Is a Lot Worse Than It Seems - The AtlanticThe surprising number of Iranian government officials succumbing to COVID-19 offers a hint that the disease is far more widespread than the official statistics indicate.
5by5 | Back to Work #95: She's Five for a Living5by5 | Back to Work #52: Walk the Coastline, Bitches#158 The Case of the Missing Hit — Reply All — OvercastKelvin Timeline - Official Star Trek Online WikiYesterday's Enterprise - WikipediaCritic Marc Bernardin described the episode as Star Trek's "smartest time-travel experiment" and a fan favorite.
Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Sei kein schmutziger kleiner Junge. Wasche deine Hände. https://t.co/RnreVrwYqM https://t.co/7BkCmaNpJj" / TwitterSei kein schmutziger kleiner Junge. Wasche deine Hände.
Omakase - Wikipediaa Japanese phrase that means "I'll leave it up to you"
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Mar 3, 2020 • 1h 15min
Episode 467: I Loved My Garden
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.
Links for this episode:Drafts | Where Text StartsTypora — a markdown editor, markdown reader.Marvel reveals cover and story details for ULTRAMANuBar - The Dock replacement for the MacThe Dock replacement for the Mac. Boost your productivity with the most advanced and versatile app and window manager for the Mac.
Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Early candidate for the best 26 seconds of wisdom I've heard this month. Minister describing why he welcomes all visitors to his church—including gawking white tourists. https://t.co/OPwwvrV7op" / Twitter695: Everyone’s a Critic — This American Life — OvercastMerlin’s Playlists — Merlin MannI love making playlists for myself and my pals, and, since you're a pal, you may enjoy these too.
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Ultraman (character) - WikipediaIn-group and out-group - WikipediaTracy K. Smith changed how I read poetry — The Ezra Klein Show — Overcastmoved off of itunes | malvasia biancaPrism | A versatile music player for iOSAmazon.com: Seagate Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEB8000100): Computers & AccessoriesUltra Rare Jasmine BacPac Hard Drive for Compact Macs - 100mg | eBayThe Official DragThing Home PageJustWatch - The Streaming Guide1970s Vintage Dixie Cups Mod Fruit Design | EtsyArchers of Loaf - Raleigh Days (Official Audio) - YouTubeRaleigh Days, a song by Archers Of Loaf on Spotify5by5 | Back to Work #1: Alligator in the BathroomIn 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.
5by5 | Back to Work #5: Chigger Bites on the Bus DriverMerlin 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.
5by5 | Back to Work #7: Vocational WheelMerlin 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.
5by5 | Back to Work #9: Out of Scope!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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Feb 25, 2020 • 1h 19min
Episode 466: The Maturation of Pillow Forts
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.
Links for this episode:Carole King 1971 - YouTubeUSBPre 2 Troubleshooting Steps - Sound DevicesHow to turn your Mac startup chime back onSay It, Don't Spray it: Specific Tasks for Specific Outcomes - YouTubeBBC Four - In Concert, Carole KingThe Midnight Special (TV series) - WikipediaRick Wakeman - Wikipedia"Don't Mine At Night" - A Minecraft Parody of Katy Perry's Last Friday Night (Music Video) - YouTubeRick Wakeman The Myths and Legends of King Arthur / Knights of the Round Table Vinyl Album Side 1 - YouTubeAppleInsider PodcastHow novelty and comedy songs topped the charts before memes.Daypack - Ballistic Nylon - DSPTCHWhere's the One? on SpotifyAmazon.com | Side by Side Travel Tech Bag Organizer - Cables & EDC Gear Pouch - Electronics & Cord Case. Power Packer Shadow | Packing OrganizersFruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. —George Carlin Talks About "Stuff" - YouTubeYouTubeBee Gees - Musical Evolution (1960-2016) - YouTubeCategory:Songs written by Carole King - WikipediaList of songs with lyrics by Gerry Goffin - WikipediaCulture Gabfest: Gender Swap — Slate Culture — OvercastBrought to you by:
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Feb 18, 2020 • 1h 26min
Episode 465: That 20-Minute Sting
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.
Links for this episode:Podcast MethodAudient iD4 Merlin's guitar interface.
The world needs all kinds of minds | Temple Grandin - YouTubeAutism activist Temple Grandin talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.
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Feb 11, 2020 • 1h 36min
Episode 464: Winter's Not Done with Me Yet
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.
Links for this episode:Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel | TED TalkMouseless on Setapp | Unleash your keyboard’s superpowerAmazon.com: Pro Co Sound CDPB Panic Button Microphone Routing Box: Musical InstrumentsAllows entertainers to switch the mic signal path from front-of-house to backstage or an alternate location. The A/B switch allows the unit to be used as a muting switch. Built-in status indicator light. AC power supply is included.
Pretty Lady Mouth | Do By FridayThis week's challenge: do more with Drafts.
Fall of Civilizations PodcastLBJ and the Great Society — OvercastThe Top 15 Star Trek Fanfiction 'ShipsVan Tour | 2019 Sprinter Conversion, Full Shower, Kitchen, Garage, & Open Concept - YouTubeApollo Robbins: The art of misdirection | TED TalkIntroduction | IBM PlexIBM/plex: The package of IBM’s typeface, IBM Plex.GitHub - fabrizioschiavi/pragmatapro: PragmataPro font is designed to help pros to work betterDownloadingWant to be notified of new releases in fabrizioschiavi/pragmatapro?Sign inSign up
PragmataPro coding font designed by Fabrizio SchiaviPragmataPro - WikipediaTask Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni GroupDogs' Dazzling Sense of Smell | NOVA | PBSShe Transformed A $1,900 Vintage RV Into A Gorgeous Tiny House On Wheels - YouTubeWoman Builds £1000 Tiny Earthen Home To Live Close To Nature In Welsh Woods - YouTubeThis Ultra Modern Tiny House Will Blow Your Mind - YouTubeAdam Friedland on Twitter: "Took my dog to the beach to piss https://t.co/jjsrWfc1mb" / Twitter"Took my dog to the beach to piss"
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