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  • Episode 325 – New Pen (of course), Mallory Kassoy

    Posted on November 16, 2023 5:00 pm by ksonney Comment

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    CW: Cancer

    After a nice, trip to Chicago for WindyCon, Kevin is back with a new pen and new inks. He’ll tell you all about that, as well as a quick update on two prior guests, Ursula’s current status, and a few other things. After that we talk to the amazing Mallory Kassoy about how she stays productive!

    Note: We are on a new host! Please report any issues if you see them!

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  • Episode 217 – Delegate, Jana Axline

    Posted on September 16, 2021 5:00 pm by ksonney 4 Comments

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    This week, we discuss where Ursula (the wombat co-host) has been for the last week and a half, dealing with her new purchase, and how she was able to delegate some things that were just too much for her. Oh, and she got to talk to BROM. After that we have a great conversation with Jana Axline about how she stays productive – and helps others stay productive!

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  • Episode 214 – ADHD and Pen Names, Cindy Sperry

    Posted on August 26, 2021 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

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    This week we will talk about two longer-form listener requests. First, we’ll talk about setting up a pen name, and how easy it actually is. Second we talk about coping with a partner who has ADHD and some strategies to help yourself. After that we have a wonderful chat with Cindy Sperry, and about how she stays productive!

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  • Episode 184 – Injury, Mary Kate Gulick

    Posted on January 28, 2021 5:00 pm by ksonney Comment

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    This week we’ll be talking about Ursula’s personal injury, how she is dealing both with having her back going out and feeling that she is not getting enough done. After that, we’ll have a great talk with author Mary Kate Gulick!

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  • Episode 154 – Four Days, Maggie Brickson

    Posted on July 2, 2020 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

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    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!

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  • Episode 114 – Pitches, Michael Headley

    Posted on September 26, 2019 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

    This week, we will discuss the difficulty of working on a new team with the Wombat Co-Host, some review of the stages of team development, and what it’s like to be adjusting your sleep schedule. We wrap it all up with an interview with Data Analyst, Author, and YouTuber Michael Headley!

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  • Episode 81 – Fonts and Scrum, Sandra Tayler

    Posted on January 24, 2019 5:00 pm by ksonney 4 Comments

    This week we will talk about the difficulties our Wombat Co-Host (artist and author Ursula Vernon) is having with design and fonts, and how that is actually an Agile process. We don’t dig too deep into Agile and Scrum, but we do give a brief summary of what they are and how they are (and aren’t) used. We also check in with the Teenage Test Subject, and then talk to Sandra Tayler about how she stays productive.

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  • Episode 72 – Turkey Job Hunt, Christy “Lilisonna” Howard

    Posted on November 22, 2018 5:00 pm by ksonney 1 Comment

    This week my Wombat Co-Host and I discuss dealing with the emotional impact of job hunting, the holidays, and some of the related challenges. After that, we take some time to talk to Christy “Lilisonna” Howard about how she stays productive in both her professional and personal lives.

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  • Episode 68 – Manager vs. Maker, Damien Ryan

    Posted on October 25, 2018 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

    This week our Wombat Co-host is back, and we’ll talk about some of the challenges when scheduling her two really big projects that are due at about the same time. We then have an interview with Damien Ryan, and wrap up the show with a discussion of the quality of ditches to die in.

    Note: Due to scheduling issues, this interview references an interview that has not aired yet. We’ll get it running. 

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    CW: Cancer, Death Hi folks! It is the week of Ursula’s FINAL Chemo treatment. We are thankful for all the support and well wishes as we have worked through this part of the process. And after a little talk about that, we catch up with Emily Koehler-Platten about hos she stays productive now!

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