Merlin Mann
Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 7 2025 - Strangers by Blood
Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 7 2025 - Strangers by Blood Download audio On this show, I play a song from Blacklite District; the rest of the family went to see Blacklite District; I squandered a day alone; Maria Bamford is on to something with the early shows; instead of doing my...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for April 24 2017 - Catastrophes and Habits
In this episode I start with a song from Tommy Stinson’s new Bash and Pop album; I talk about why the show is so late; I talk about habits and their inertia; I relate a story of losing track of a toolchain; I describe my trip to India; there is some severe illness in my family; I discuss the...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for November 23 2015 - Fixing Leaks and Fighting with Sticks
In this episode, I play a song from Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys; I give a podcasting pro tip; I talk about how Mad at Dad has already become part of my routine; I give an update of how Secret Weapon GTD is working for me; I talk about Adam Romer and his presentation at Bar Camp CHS;...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 4 2015 - Vague Notions Become Real
In this episode, I play a song from The Invalids; I talk about Merlin Mann on Reconcilable Differences and his odd belief that he is under pressure to be a sports fan; I point out my appearance on Rob Greenlee's section of International Podcast Day on Blab.IM; I talk about my new podcast projects...
read articleYes, You Have a Problem
A week ago I took some Merlin Mann advice from Back to Work and checked out Peter Walsh's It's all Too Much from my local library. Yesterday I realized I hadn't read it because I couldn't find it. That is a pretty clear indicator that yes, yes I do have a problem and need...
read articleRoderick Podcast Wisdom
From Roderick on the Line, episode "MSG Denier": John Roderick: "If one person says 'core competency' while I am in the room, I am going to kick you in the...
read articlePodcast Wisdom
From Roderick on the Line episode titled "Goofus MacGroofus": John Roderick: "I've said it before, I'll say it again. Gene Simmons is Donald Trump in dragon boots." PS - I missed the whole t-shirt thing. I totally would have bought one if I had found out about this limited time...
read articlePodcast Title Suggestion
I started listening to this episode of Back To Work. They have really been losing me lately with lots of talk about how hygienic hotel rooms are and other topics of percieved grossness in their environment. This might be overcounting because the subject bugs me enough that it seems like all the...
read articleBack To Work Squeamishness
I am a listener of Back to Work on the 5 by 5 network with Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin. In general I enjoy the show and sometimes get some real profound insights from it. However, they have a recurring topic on which they lose me. It feels in recent episodes they spend a lot of time talking...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for August 26, 2014 - DDOP 27: Comedy Podcasts
In this episode, I talk about the comedy podcasts that I listen to and note the ones that bring me the most joy; as a bonus I talk about a couple of others that just make me happy. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 26, 2014 You can subscribe to this...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for August 23, 2014 - DDOP 24: Weight
In this episode, I talk about my recent weight loss and how even when it goes well it is a struggle; I bring up a quote I heard that set my teeth on edge. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 23, 2014 You can subscribe to this podcast feed via RSS. To...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 28, 2013 - "You Know Who We Are"
Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, October 28, 2013. You can subscribe to this podcast feed via RSS. To sponsor the show, contact BackBeat Media. Don't forget, you can fly your EGC flag by buying the stuff package. This show as a whole is Creative Commons...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 14 2013 - "Charlatan, Martyr, Hustler"
Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, October 14, 2013. In this episode, I talk about a concept I heard on the In Beta podcast about how to approach self-promotion; I talk about "appeal burnout" and being overwhelmed by calls to action; I talk about...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for September 13, 2013 - "My Life In Fandom #28"
Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, September 13, 2013. In this episode, I finish up the fandom series by covering the years 2000 to present; after that I discuss a few quotes I found funny from recent podcast listening. You can subscribe to this podcast feed via...
read articleNew Years Means Nothing
I've drifted away from the Merlin Mann hero worship, but today I saw a really good post from him about changing habits and making resolutions. This is one of the reasons I stopped making resolutions years ago. Creating a change you want to see in yourself and then tying it to a resolution is a kiss...
read articleMy New Comment Policy and Thoughts on Funny Hats
For the first time in the eight year history of this weblog, I have an explicitly posted comment policy. At times I have really struggled with this. There have been moments when I have been overwhelmed by antagonists. A few examples leap to mind, usually when I make a post critical of someone with...
read articleAround the Podosphere 9/9/09
Here are some podcasts I've listened to recently and found interesting. A lot this got listened to either going to or coming from Dragon*Con. There are a pair of shows done by webcomic artist Scott Kurtz. The first is a format breaking episode of the podcast Webcomics Weekly. Usually it is a round...
read articleGTD, my Write-Only Database
I had the same reaction as Susan Kitchens did when I heard David Allen tell Merlin Mann that it takes two years to really get the GTD system internalized. At once I thought "Damn, that's a long row to hoe" and also "Alright, perhaps my screwing up the first three months isn't so...
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