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  • Episode 298 – The Return of the Return of Selphie Part 2

    Posted on May 11, 2023 5:00 pm by ksonney Comment

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    Ursula’s back with an update on our now healthy Hound! We won’t go into any details, but suffice to say, we’re glad she’s home. And then we have the second part of our catch-up with Selphie. Enjoy!

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  • Episode 297 – The Return of the Return of Selphie Part 1

    Posted on May 4, 2023 9:38 pm by ksonney Comment

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    OK, after what has been a trying week, here is the first part of our catch-up with Selphie Trabia. Before that, though, a brief update on the chickens and the ongoing Hound health saga.

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    📂This entry was posted in Episodes Selphie Trabia 📎and tagged Absolution accountant bed tent Beekeeper Chickens Excel hot chocolate rabbits Selphie
  • Episode 284 – New Glasses, Juli Thompson

    Posted on January 19, 2023 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

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    Now that I’ve recovered from MAGFest, we’re back with a full discussion of our productivity for the past week, updates on how Ursula’s new glasses and med changeover are going, and what Kevin is doing since his big project at work is on hold. After all that, we have an amazing talk with Juli Thompson about how she stays productive – and as a bonus, a discussion of para-social relationships.

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  • Episode 278 – Finished Book, Christina Vasilevski

    Posted on December 1, 2022 5:00 pm by ksonney 5 Comments

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    It is the week after the US Thanksgiving Holiday., and despite having JUST had a 4 day weekend, Kevin and Ursula are worn out from their respective tasks. The good news is Ursula finished a book today, and has sent it to her editor, but the bad news is she is too tired to appear this week. The better news is that we have a great talk with Special Guest Christina Vasilevski to make up for the lack of banter!

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  • Episode 269 – Scheduled Panic, Larissa Lichty

    Posted on September 29, 2022 5:31 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

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    We are off to CapClave this weekend, and so we talk about scheduling the pre-con freak out that Ursula has every event. We also talk about asking for help when you need it, and some of Kevin’s current frustrations. After that, we have an amazing talk with Larissa Lichty and find out how she stays productive!

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  • Episode 253 – Writing Retreat, Dr. Brooke Macnamara

    Posted on June 2, 2022 5:00 pm by ksonney 1 Comment

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    Hi folks! This week our intrepid Wombat Co-Host returns after finishing two books and our visit to a writing retreat hosted by our wonderful friend Mur Lafferty! There are also some baby chicken updates, and general updates. After that, we have a lovely talk with long-time listener Dr. Brooke Macnamara, and find out how she stays productive with Trello!

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  • UPDATED Episode 245 – Book Ennui, Gerald Sears

    Posted on April 7, 2022 5:22 pm by ksonney 3 Comments

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    Hi everyone! This week we will talk about the new chicks, where Kevin is on all his projects, Ursula’s book (and book plate) progress, and her current book insecurities. After that, we have this AMAZING interview with friend of the show and long-time listener Gerald Sears! 

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  • Episode 239 – Horror Movies, Dorothee Racette

    Posted on February 17, 2022 5:00 pm by ksonney 2 Comments

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    This week, after our normal check-ins, we kind of go on a tangent about our recent horror movie binge, because Ursula needed to find some inspiration after a recent blow to her creativity. After that, we have an amazing talk with Dorothee Racette about how she stays productive!

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  • Episode 175 – Books due, Nathanael Zurbruegg

    Posted on November 26, 2020 5:00 pm by ksonney 1 Comment

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    Hi folks! This week Ursula and I will talk about how she went from nearly nothing due to having to plan her next several months of writing based on upcoming deadlines. We’ll also talk a little about the holiday here in the US, and wrap up with an amazing conversation with Nathanael Zurbruegg and how Nathanael stays productive!

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  • Episode 115 – New book, Elizabeth Bee update

    Posted on October 3, 2019 8:00 am by ksonney 2 Comments

    This week we feature an update from past guest Elizabeth Bee, who has changed jobs, changed organizational systems, and had to make some adjustments to how she gets stuff done. Before that, though, the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will discuss her new book, the thrown ball, and the ups and downs of the past week.

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    Welcome to the first episode of year 7! This week we’ll talk about Kevin’s long-ish weekend, his new work laptop, and how he’s on-call some more this week. We’ll also catch up with Ursula on her latest progress both with writing and signing things, as well as her latest video games obsession. After that, we’ll have a discussion with Aytekin Tank about how he stays productive!

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