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Hear Us OutInnovation and the science of sound with Dr. Michael Santucci of SensaphonicsIn this episode of Hear Us Out, we sit down with Dr. Michael Santucci, music audiologist, researcher, and founder of Sensaphonics, the groundbreaking company dedicated to protecting the hearing of musicians and audio professionals around the world.For decades, Dr. Santucci has been at the forefront of hearing conservation in the music industry; from pioneering custom in-ear monitors to educating artists on safe listening habits. His mission is clear: help people experience sound fully without sacrificing the sense that makes it possible.We dive into the science behind how sound impacts the body, why musicians...
2025-12-0856 min
Hear Us OutHearing Health, Innovation and the Science of Safe Hearing with Dr. Michael Santucci of SensaphonicsIn this episode of Hear Us Out, we sit down with Dr. Michael Santucci, audiologist, educator, and founder of Sensaphonics—the company trusted by some of the world’s top musicians to protect their most essential instrument: their ears.Dr. Santucci takes us inside the science of hearing and the realities of life onstage, explaining how sound and hearing shape the human experience in ways most people never consider. From the evolution of in-ear monitors to the often-overlooked dangers of noise exposure, he breaks down the myths, the risks, and the innovations that are helping artists preserve thei...
2025-12-0855 min
Voices of ImpactIntegrity, Impact, Investing: Michael LeffellMichael Leffell is the chairman and founder of 10 East, Canoe Intelligence, and Portage Partners, a privately held firm focused on alternative asset investments. Before his retirement in 2010, he served as deputy executive managing member of Davidson Kempner Capital Management, a multi-strategy, event-driven hedge fund. Michael and his wife Lisa oversee the Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting Jewish education and enhancing the security and vibrancy of the State of Israel. He is President Emeritus of the Board of Trustees at the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, Chairman of Commentary magazine, a trustee of the Jewish...
2025-06-3022 min
After Lunch350 | After Midnight – "Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?" / The Ring mangaMichael and Jess talk about the comics "Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?" by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell and The Ring, Volume 1 by Hiroshi Takahashi and Misao Inagaki.
2025-03-2159 minAfter Lunch350 | After Midnight – "Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?" / The Ring mangaMichael and Jess talk about the comics "Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?" by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell and The Ring, Volume 1 by Hiroshi Takahashi and Misao Inagaki.
2025-03-2159 minVoices of ImpactIntegrity, Impact, Investing: Michael LeffellMichael J. Leffell is the founder of Portage Partners, a privately held firm focused on alternative asset investments. Before his retirement in 2010, he served as Deputy Executive Managing Member of Davidson Kempner Capital Management, a multi-strategy, event-driven hedge fund. Michael and his wife, Lisa, oversee the Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting Jewish education and enhancing the security and vibrancy of the State of Israel. He is President Emeritus of the Board of Trustees at the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, Chairman of Commentary magazine, a Trustee of the Jewish Institute for National Security of...
2025-03-1930 min
One More Thing Before You GoHow Fantasy Sports Captivated Millions: Insights from an ExpertFantasy sports have undergone a remarkable evolution from their modest inception to becoming a global entertainment behemoth, captivating millions across the globe. In this discourse, we shall meticulously unravel the intricate tapestry of events and influential figures that catalyzed this transformation into the multi-billion-dollar industry it is today. Our esteemed guest, Larry Schechter, an eminent authority in fantasy sports, has not only authored the best-selling "Winning Fantasy Baseball" but has also chronicled the comprehensive history of this phenomenon in his latest literary work, "The History of Fantasy Sports." Through his insights and expertise, we shall explore the origins, pivotal...
2025-03-0545 min
Frank Michael Smith ShowThe History of Fantasy Sports (with Larry Schechter)Frank Michael Smith chats with Larry Schechter who wrote "The History of Fantasy Sports" You can find the book on Amazon here - https://www.amazon.com/History-Fantasy-Sports-Stories-People/dp/B0D39FMLVR
2025-02-2330 min
Seeking Joy PodcastSJP58 | Shai SchechterIn this episode of the Seeking Joy Podcast, host Ashley welcomes Shai for a deep, organic conversation about personal growth, authenticity, and the balance of freedom and discipline. Their discussion weaves through their shared history from Cam and Elle's Great Morning Community, with emphasis on letting go of shoulds and embracing one's true self. Shai delves into his transformative journey from a life-altering breakup in 2020, exploring therapies, retreats (including those led by Eckhart Tolle and Michael Singer), and the pivotal experience at Danny Miranda's retreat that started his shift from living in his head to truly embodying life experiences...
2025-02-182h 00
Family Secrets of the Spanish Civil War - The PodcastEpisode Six - Michael Ugarte InterviewIn episode six, distinguished literary scholar Michael Ugarte describes the career of his grandfather, Artemia Precioso Garcia (1891-1945), a well known Spanish writer and free thinker who served in political leadership during the Second Republic. Ugarte's recent translations of important Spanish novels by Elena Forún and Donato Ndongo into English are also discussed.
2025-01-131h 01
Everything Went Black PodcastEWB 367 DANA SCHECHTERDana Schechter or Insect Ark and Swans joins us this week. We spend a lot of time talking about “Raw Blood Singing” the new Insect Ark album, a record that I can say right now, will figure prominently on my year end list. Since Dana plays in one of my favorite bands, Swans, the conversation naturally meanders into working with Michael Gira, Brooklyn in the early part of the century and the subtle passage of time.
Intro: “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Youth Body Swayed” – Insect Ark
2024-10-021h 05Short CircuitShort Circuit 337 | Facebook Comment Board of AppealsAnyone who has ever grown enraged after seeing their comment deleted from a Facebook page will find solace in this week’s episode. We examine a free speech tussle between the National Institutes of Health and the animal rights folks at PETA. IJ’s Michael Soyfer brings us this First Amendment case from the D.C. Circuit which said that blocking certain hashtags isn’t necessarily right even when the posters say mean things. But before that we look at interstate commerce and truckers. The Fifth Circuit isn’t happy about its interstate commerce caselaw, but it’s not the Wickar...
2024-08-1639 min
Making SenseWhat to expect at the 2024 High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference?Ahead of J.P. Morgan’s Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance conference, Brian Tramontozzi, Head of North American Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, hosts Brian Rubin, Head of U.S. Fixed Income Trading at T. Rowe Price, and Michael Schechter, Partner and Head of Credit Trading at Ares Management. They discuss the current activity in the debt capital markets and potential factors that could impact the positive momentum.
This episode was recoded on February 5, 2024.
This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s resear...
2024-02-1515 min
Strong SongsAn Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi BocciaSpecial guest Luigi Boccia takes Kirk on a magical journey through the world of the opera tenor, from Caruso and Lauri Volpi to Di Stefano and Pavarotti.Featuring performances by Luciano Pavarotti, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Enrico Caruso, Franco Corelli, Giacomo Lauri Volpi, Jussi Björling, Sergei Lemeshev, and Jon Vickers.Find a Spotify playlist of Luigi's many Tenor examples here.--------------------JULY 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCatherine Warner – Damon White – Kaya Woodall – Dan Austin – Jay Swartz – Miriam Joy – Sean D. Winnie – Rush – Daniel Hannon-Barry – Ashley Hoag – Christopher Miller – Jamie White – Christopher McConnell – David Mascett...
2023-07-143h 38
FilmcourageMy Story Can Beat Up Your Story - Jeffrey Alan SchechterWatch the video version of this podcast here:
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After moving to Los Angeles, Jeffrey Alan Schechter quickly established himself as a versatile writer, able to work in all genres from action films to family comedies, from pre-school to adult drama, from live action to animation. His writing has earned him a Gemini Award as well as nominations for two Emmy awards, a Writers Guild of America...
2023-03-111h 45
Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 658: My Script Can Beat Up Your Screenplay with Jeffrey Alan SchechterToday on the show we have million-dollar spec screenplay writer, director, showrunner, and author Jeffrey Alan Schechter. Jeff has been beating up stories for over twenty years. He is a WGA, WGC, Emmy, and BAFTA-nominated writer, a Gemini award-winning producer, director, and a million-dollar spec screenplay writer.Jeff’s first credits were in action films such as BLOODSPORT II, THE TOWER, and STREETKNIGHT. Turning to his love of family films, Jeff sold his spec screenplay LITTLE BIGFOOT to Working Title Films and then did a rewrite on THE AMAZING PANDA ADVENTURE for Warner Brothers which led to him working on DE...
2023-02-091h 17
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastIFH 658: My Script Can Beat Up Your Screenplay with Jeffrey Alan SchechterToday on the show we have million-dollar spec screenplay writer, director, showrunner, and author Jeffrey Alan Schechter. Jeff has been beating up stories for over twenty years. He is a WGA, WGC, Emmy, and BAFTA-nominated writer, a Gemini award-winning producer, director, and a million-dollar spec screenplay writer.Jeff’s first credits were in action films such as BLOODSPORT II, THE TOWER, and STREETKNIGHT. Turning to his love of family films, Jeff sold his spec screenplay LITTLE BIGFOOT to Working Title Films and then did a rewrite on THE AMAZING PANDA ADVENTURE for Warner Brothers which led to him working on DE...
2023-02-091h 17
JewitchesLesser Known Jewish CreaturesDragons, mermaids, vampires...Those are old news! Let's talk about the lesser known Jewish creatures of the Mud Mice, Vegetable Men, and the Tree Geese...All of which sound as fantastical as they are!
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Sacred Monsters: Mysterious and Mythical Creatures of Scripture, Talmud, and Midrash by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin
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2022-07-0746 min
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 1There's nothing like a good instrumental solo—that moment when a lone player stands in the spotlight and takes the helm, leading the band in an uncharted direction. On the first edition of Strong Solos, Kirk takes apart a few of his favorite solos, which a special focus on players who use motivic development, also known as theme and variations.SOLOS FEATURED:Eric Shenkman on "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors from Pocket Full of Kryptonite, 1991Sonny Rollins on "St. Thomas" from Saxophone Colossus, 1956Joe Morello on "Take Five" by Paul Desmond/The Dave Brubeck Quartet from Ti...
2022-05-2053 min
Strong SongsStrong Covers, Vol. 2Three different artists! Three different covers! Of songs by one beloved band!On the second edition of "Strong Covers," we're digging into covers of three Beatles classics: Earth, Wind & Fire's maximalist remake of "Gotta Get You Into My Life," Ray Charles' saucy reimagining of "Eleanor Rigby," and Bobby McFerrin's delicate recitation of "Blackbird." Come for the English-accented rhyme schemes, stay for the impeccable voice leading.Covered (lol) on this episode:"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as c...
2022-02-1155 min
Strong SongsFunky Drummers, Cheap Guitars & StingWhat do George Michael, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, and the Powerpuff Girls have in common?The answer, as you'll learn on this episode, is a funk drumming legend named Clyde Stubblefield. We'll also talk about flipped drum beats, Sting's taste for syncopation, the differences between cheap and expensive musical instruments, how to tell a bridge from a prechorus, the power of a four-note motif, the unexpected places you can find songwriting inspiration, and Muse's subtle hat-tip to a George Michael classic.FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE:“Darling” by Real Estate from In Mind, 2017"Ghost Story" by S...
2022-01-2850 min
Strong Songs"Blood and Thunder" by MastodonWhite! Whale! Holy! Grail!Strong Songs kicks off year four by getting H-E-A-V-Y, with an analysis of Mastodon's "Blood and Thunder." Pass straight past the Mellow Meadows, through the Forests and the Foothills of Rock, and see if you can reach the summit of Hard Mountain. The view from up there is amazing.Written by: MastodonAlbum: Leviathan, 2004Listen/Buy on all platforms via SongwhipOUTRO SOLOIST: Kirk HamiltonKirk is the host of Strong Songs, and he's been having a lot of fun with the guitar...
2022-01-1442 minStrong SongsSinging Like A Star, with Eric VetroWhat do Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, John Legend, and Katy Perry have in common? They all study with Eric Vetro, one of the most in-demand vocal coaches in the world.On this bonus episode, Kirk sits down with Vetro to talk about his fascinating job, how to build good habits for a strong voice, and the art and discipline (and diet!) of professional singing.CHECK OUT ERIC'S PODCAST!Eric has a fantastic new podcast called Backstage Pass with Eric Vetro, where he sits down with his superstar students to talk about their lives...
2021-11-1055 min
Strong Songs"September" by Earth, Wind & FireBa de ya! Say that you remember! Ba de ya! Dancing in September! Ba de yah! Musical analysiiiis!It's finally time for Strong Songs to take on one of the strongest bands of all, the great Earth, Wind & Fire. In honor of September 21, Kirk does a deep dive on EWF's timeless tribute to the end of summertime - those layered grooves, those funky bass parts, and those glossy, effortless vocals.Written by: Maurice White, Al McKay & Alee WillisProduced by: Maurice WhiteAlbum: The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire Vol. 1, 1978
2021-09-2155 min
Strong Songs"Fingertips" by They Might Be GiantsKirk picks apart not one, not two, but twenty one micro-songs by the great They Might Be Giants.What's that blue thing doing here? Who's knocking on the wall? And for that matter, who's that standing out the window? It's time to answer those questions and many more, as Kirk delves into The Might Be Giants' singular collection of mini-songs, "Fingertips." It's a stylistic smorgasbord of sound, with everything from jazz to rock to lounge to... honestly, genre doesn't exist and "Fingertips" proves it. Each tiny song shines for its brief moment of life, and then lives...
2021-08-2559 min
Strong Songs"New Born" and "Micro Cuts" by MuseLink it to the world, link it to yourself, link it to your podcast app, because it's time to talk about Muse.Kirk takes a deep dive into not one but two songs off of Muse's seminal 2001 album Origin of Symmetry: "New Born," which kicks the album off with a strong pop-rock approach, and "Micro Cuts," a mid-album high point that shows off their more eclectic influences. It's time for some contrapuntal harmony mixed with some good old fashioned blues riffs, and a lot of guitar fuzz on top.Written by: Matthew Bellamy...
2021-05-1956 min
Strong Songs"Stolen Moments" by Oliver NelsonJazz is all about the contrast between the individual and the collective, and few recordings embody that as beautifully as "Stolen Moments," the opening track from Oliver Nelson's 1961 hard-bop record The Blues and the Abstract Truth.On this episode, Kirk dives deep into Nelson's classic tune, starting with his dense horn arrangement, then considering the three improvised horn solos as distinct creations that reflect the at-times wildly different ambitions of each individual player. Also, there's jazz flute.Written by: Oliver NelsonPerformed by: Freddie Hubbard (tpt.), Eric Dolphy (alto/flute), Oliver Nelson (tenor...
2021-04-0759 min
Strong Songs"Hyperballad" by BjörkIt's early in the morning; no one is awake. From the top of the mountain, the soft light of dawn comes into view. You take a deep breath, and prepare for a journey with the great genius of musical travel.On this episode, Kirk dives into Björk's 1995 electro-pop masterpiece "Hyperballad," paying special attention to how carefully she weaves together music and lyrics to create a sense of space, and thus a feeling of travel.Written and produced by: BjörkCo-produced by: Nellee HooperAlbum: Post (1995)Listen/Buy vi...
2020-09-3048 min
Strong Songs"The Chain" and "Dreams" by Fleetwood MacThunder only happens when it's raining, and Strong Songs only crams two songs into an episode when it's super warranted.This episode warrants just such a pairing, with a focus on two tunes by the great Fleetwood Mac. First there's the collaboratively written group-sing stomper "The Chain," and then comes Stevie Nicks' heartbeat anthem "Dreams." Both were featured on the band's classic 1977 album Rumors, and both have more than stood the test of time."The Chain" was written by Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, and John McVie."Dreams" was written...
2020-09-0258 min
Strong Songs"Wedding Song" from HadestownWho's gonna lay the wedding table? Who's gonna make the wedding bed? And what about the rings? Funny you should ask.On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into "Wedding Song," one of the signature numbers from Anaïs Mitchell's 2019 musical Hadestown. It's time for some conversational song form, a bunch of key changes, a touch of Jeff Buckley falsetto, and just a biiiiiit of trombone. Turn off your snares, and let's do this.Written by: Anaïs Mitchell, w/ arranging by Michael ChorneyDirected by: Rachel ChavkinPerformed by: Ev...
2020-08-1958 min
Strong SongsMuppet Whistles, Throat Singing & Steely DanMailbag! Episode!We've got questions about Tuvan throat singing (how does it work??), the Unsolved Mysteries theme (why is it so creepy??), the intro to Don McLean's "American "Pie" (how do they count it??), Steely Dan (why do some people hate them??), Andrew Bird's whistling solo from 2011's The Muppets (how did he do that??), Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" (what key is it in??), and more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Unsolved Mysteries Theme” composed by Gary Malkin and Michael Boyd“Halloween Theme” by John Carpenter“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd from Second Helping, 1973“Yuve Yuve Yu” by Th...
2020-08-0559 min
Strong Songs"No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone AgeIt's time for a journey of the mind, as Kirk picks apart one of the best hard rock tunes of the early 2000s.Queens of the Stone Age's "Songs for the Deaf" includes enough bangers that it was tough to pick a single song to focus on, but in the end, "No One Knows" won the day with its combination of grit, groove, and focus. On this episode, Kirk dives deep into the tune's tightly wound, surprisingly swinging arrangement, with special focus on Dave Grohl's meticulous drumming.Artist: Queens of the Stone Age...
2020-07-2255 min
Strong Songs"World 1-1" from Super Mario Bros.Classic video game consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System didn't just play games; they also played music. Their onboard synthesizers put strict limits on what kinds of music game composers could write, but from those limits came a cornucopia of musical themes that remain iconic even today.On this episode, Kirk peels back the layers of Koji Kondo's "World 1-1" music from the first Super Mario Bros., revealing a perfectly polished musical gem.Level: World 1-1Game: Super Mario Bros. (1985)Written by: Koji KondoALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:The L...
2020-07-0859 minStrong Songs"Satisfied" from Hamilton (Updated!)A toast to the groom! To the bride! To knowing you'll always regret the sacrifice you made for your sister!In this updated 2019 episode, Kirk takes a dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda's epic Broadway musical Hamilton, focusing on Renée Elise Goldsberry's first act showstopper, "Satisfied."Regret tinges an otherwise joyous day as Angelica Schuyler remembers the night she met Alexander Hamilton, fell in love with him, and quickly realized they could never be together. It's a heady mix of complex rhyme schemes, powerhouse vocals, and musical character motifs so densely interwoven that it's hard to k...
2020-07-0149 minStrong Songs"Chicago" by Sufjan StevensD, A, C, G. Four chords, placed end to end, repeated over and over again.On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Sufjan Stevens's "Chicago," the centerpiece of his brilliant 2005 album Illinois. It's a towering construction supported by four chords, with building blocks of vibraphones, wurlitzers, strings, and choral harmonies.D, A, C, G. Eyes on the road; all things go.Artist: Sufjan StevensAlbum: Illinois (2005)Written by: Sufjan StevensListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"The Bird Women of...
2020-05-2757 minStrong Songs"Walking on Broken Glass" by Annie LennoxAre you living in an empty room, with all the windows smashed? Then this is the podcast episode for you.It's time for a deep dive into Annie Lennox's 1992 pop banger "Walking on Broken Glass," with all its syncopated pianos, string section interludes, ever-changing backup vocals, and tasty guitar cameos. Won't you pick the pieces up?Artist: Annie LennoxAlbum: Diva (1992)Written by: Annie LennoxListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" by The Miami Sax Quartet from Four of a...
2020-05-1359 minStrong Songs"Last Goodbye" by Jeff BuckleyThe bells in the church tower chime, so it's time to grab our Telecasters and talk about Jeff Buckley.Specifically, it's time for a deep dive into Buckley's "Last Goodbye," one of the centerpiece songs on his sole studio album, Grace. There'll be spacious drums, grand basslines, spiraling string parts, alternative guitar tunings, and of course, loads of beautiful singing.Artist: Jeff BuckleyAlbum: Grace (1994)Written by: Jeff BuckleyListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Mojo Pin,” "Grace," "Hallelujah" and "Corpus Christi Carol" all from...
2020-04-2959 min
The Talking WillowEpisode 9: Michael Samuels and Matt SchechterToday, The Talking Willow is joined by Michael Samuels and Matt Schechter (2:00) to discuss, the Final Four (13:19), how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact camp (42:46), and pass out some Fire Sticks (1:02:00). Follow us on Twitter @TheTalkingWillow and be sure to check out Esperanto's, home of the Doughboy, at www.esperantosaratoga.com.
2020-04-211h 10Strong SongsApril Makes Fools of Us AllOn this episode... a prank.April Fools’ Day has run its course, which means it’s time to update this episode description to accurately reflect what’s in the episode. Hopefully this joke made some listeners laugh, and didn't ruffle too many feathers.The actual full episode on Miles Davis’s “So What” should be live as of this update, and next in your feed.To give credit where it's due:Song: "Never Gonna Give You Up"Artist: Rick AstleyAlbum: Whenever You Need Somebody (1987)Written by...
2020-04-0110 minStrong Songs"God Only Knows" by The Beach BoysAs sure as there are stars above you, Strong Songs will be here to deliver musical deep-dives straight into your eardrums. This week is no different, as Kirk picks apart Brian Wilson's chamber-pop masterpiece "God Only Knows."The sleigh bells ring, the french horn solos, and The Wrecking Crew lays down the foundation for an immaculate collection of chords and melodies, all placed over a bass line that's as Bach as it is Beach-y. Turns out there's a reason so many people call this the greatest song ever written.Artist: The Beach Boys...
2020-03-1856 minStrong SongsA Playlist For Trying TimesIt's a pretty stressful time, and I (Kirk) had a feeling some of you might be cooped up, staring at your phones and anxiously checking the news. I'm right there with you.I've found a lot of comfort in music over the last few days, and occasionally, some much-needed distraction. I wanted to try to share that with all of you, so I made a new playlist featuring songs from artists I've talked about on Strong Songs.You can find it here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OYYGNNXWw6lNvYU2OY1Mi?si=5...
2020-03-1310 minStrong Songs"Sinnerman" by Nina SimoneOh, sinner man, where you gonna run to? To the rock? To the river? To the sea? Well, wherever you run, you'll still be starring in a Strong Songs analysis of one of Nina Simone's greatest recordings.Yes, it's time for Strong Songs' first-ever analysis of a live recording, as Kirk digs in to legendary pianist/vocalist Nina Simone's 1965 interpretation of the traditional spiritual song "Sinnerman." It's time for some syncopated piano, popless grooves, band crash-landings, hand-clap breakdowns, hip hop samples, and one spectacular vocal cadenza.Artist: Nina SimoneAlbum: Pastel Blues (1965)
2020-03-0455 min
Strong SongsMuse, Mars, and a MysteryIt's time for the first Strong Songs listener Q&A of 2020, so let's get into it!Kirk answers listener questions on topics like Zeppelin and Cake counting, the decline (and rise) of the saxophone, Muse's approach to vocal processing, whether piano is an "easy" instrument, Bruno Mars's musical magpieism, and in a first, a listener's request that Strong Songs help him solve a mystery.Update 2/25/20: Mystery solved! Fabian's mystery song is "Me, Myself, I" by Joan Armatrading. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the answer, and thanks as well to Fabian, who did a...
2020-02-1957 min
Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 063: My Script Can Beat Up Your Screenplay with Jeffrey Alan SchechterToday on the show we have million-dollar spec screenplay writer, director, showrunner, and author Jeffrey Alan Schechter. Jeff has been beating up stories for over twenty years. He is a WGA, WGC, Emmy, and BAFTA-nominated writer, a Gemini award-winning producer, director, and a million-dollar spec screenplay writer.In publishing, Jeff is a co-founder of the award-winning ebook publisher PadWorx Digital Media, and his book “My Story Can Beat Up Your Story!” was published by Michael Wiese Books. Jeff is hip-deep in several other screenplays, television series, book projects, and software ventures. In his spare time, he’s married and has 4...
2020-02-121h 16Strong Songs"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" from The WitcherWhat's that you say? You'd like a bonus mini-episode all about the cheeseball fantasy earworm "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher"? Well, Kirk is happy to oblige.This mini-sode started as a segment in next week's mailbag episode, but it became involved enough that Kirk decided to spin it out into its own little thing. Hopefully it gives all you Witcher fans out there a better appreciation for why you can't get this song out of your head, and if it gets the song BACK in your head in the process... well, sorry. Or maybe you're welcome?
2020-02-1016 minStrong Songs"Tom Sawyer" by RushA modern day warrior's mean, mean stride; today's Strong Song has mean, mean pride!Yes, it's time for Kirk to tackle a song by the legendary Canadian rock trio Rush, and what better song than "Tom Sawyer"? Of course, what starts with Tom doesn't end there, as Kirk takes a broader look at Rush's musical legacy, with extra attention for the band's legendary drummer Neil Peart, who tragically died last month.It's a longer-than-usual episode covering a variety of topics, from odd meter counting; to "kite and anchor" solos; to drum snobs; to just what...
2020-02-051h 00Strong SongsRhythm + Harmony = MusicKirk breaks down the two most fundamental aspects of music: rhythm and harmony. There's the Y-axis, harmony, which tells us which frequencies we're hearing in which combinations. And there's the X-axis, rhythm, which tells us how those frequencies are playing out over time. Much like most music, it's a mix of math and magic that takes many moons to master.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, performed by Whitney Houston"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971The Pentatonix cover of "Havana" from Top Pop, Vol. 1"Stayin' Alive" by...
2020-01-2954 min
The LI Law PodcastEp 32: Michael P. Reynolds, Esq., tax certiorari attorney, explains why every property owner should grieve property taxes now.Welcome to the LI Law Podcast. We feature legal issues and developments which affect Long Island residents and business owners. The podcast focuses on Long Island law topics and includes greater New York court and legislative happenings. If you are one of the approximate 8 million residents of Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings counties), or want to enjoy all law-related matters on Long Island, this podcast is for you!
Our guest on this 32nd episode is Michael P. Reynolds, Esq., a tax certiorari attorney. Mike Reynolds has worked both as a Deputy County Attorney and as a pe...
2020-01-2226 minStrong Songs"Lovefool" by The CardigansYou don't have to cry, pray, or beg - Kirk is happy to break down one of the 90s' most iconic pop hits without any further encouragement.Yes, it's time to take apart The Cardigans' 1996 hit "Lovefool," a song that sounds one way when it's that Romeo + Juliet song that's on the radio all the time, and another way when it's the centerpiece of First Band on the Moon. Kirk zooms out a bit more than usual to place this song in the context of its (fantastic) corresponding album, and to hopefully help everyone better appreciate the...
2020-01-2249 min
Healthy with VCU HealthWays to Control Asthma in ChildrenWith roughly one in twelve children suffering from asthma, learning to control the condition improves their quality of life. Dr. Michael Schechter, Professor and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, discusses how to control asthma in children.
2020-01-2100 minStrong Songs"Stairway to Heaven" by Led ZeppelinDo you hear a faint.... bustling? It's coming from your hedgerow. It's not just a spring clean for the May queen... it's a new episode of Strong Songs, straight from the Internet to your eardrums!Yes, Strong Songs is back from the holidays and ready for a lush new year of thumps, pops, sizzles, and higgada-buggadas. On the first episode of 2020, Kirk goes deep into Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," a song that develops with unusual subtlety, from those quiet opening guitar arpeggios to that howling, rocking culmination.Band/Artist: Led ZeppelinAlbum...
2020-01-0857 minStrong SongsYear One, In ReviewStrong Songs is one year old! In honor of that anniversary, Kirk takes a look back on the year that was, sharing musical highlights from each of the show's 20 single-song episodes.SCHEDULING NOTE: Strong Songs will be off in December, and will return for Year Two on January 8, 2020. If you're a patron over on Patreon, that means you won't be charged for the month of December.That also makes December a great month catch up on episodes you may have missed, share the show with your friends, listen to Year One playlists, and enjoy a...
2019-11-2750 minStrong Songs"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly PartonIt takes an extremely strong song to top the charts three separate times in three separate decades, but "I Will Always Love You" is just such a song. Written and recorded (twice) by Dolly Parton and then re-recorded in show-stopping fashion by Whitney Houston, the ballad has morphed from a fond farewell to a former mentor, to a theatrical goodbye to a lover, to a soaring ode to the very notions of love and loss. We follow that journey from the beginning, with all the vocal tricks, dramatic line-readings, and epic key changes that were added along the way.
2019-11-1358 min
Strong Songs"Kiss From a Rose" by SealThere is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say... especially if that man is named Kirk, and the thing he's telling you about is Seal's "Kiss From a Rose." Kirk goes back to the 90s for a close look at Seal's Grammy-winning, Batman-adjacent power ballad and finds a song that's much more interesting than he even remembered. It's an indulgent world of thick counterpoint, long phrases, harp flourishes, and oboe solos, with some of the richest vocal arranging this side of a chamber choir.Band/Artist: SealAlbum: Seal II, 1994...
2019-10-1652 min
F'd UpAcronyms are F'd Up - part twoAcronyms are F’d Up P. 2RecapWritten by Brandi AbbottContinuing from where the last episode left off, George Goode - who was sentenced to death after being convicted of murder - was thankfully granted an additional hearing in 2004. Judge Jenkins, who had filed the complaint against Attorney Diane Savage, recused himself, and Goode’s case was heard by a new judge. Diane obtained the SBI lab notes which revealed that the alleged blood on George’s coveralls was actually grease. Not blood. The case file didn’t include a confirmatory test of the “invisible”...
2019-10-0800 min
Strong SongsFiddle Battles and Bad SaxKirk opens the Strong Songs mailbag to tackle your questions about demonic fiddle playing, lousy sax solos, Led Zeppelin counting, fake-out intros, reverb, children's music, and more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by the Charlie Daniels Band from Million Mile Reflections, 1979"The Eternal Triangle" by Sonny Stitt from Sonny Side Up, 1959"The Jones Girl" by the Five Satins, 1956"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, 1977"Hot For The Mountain" and "Never Too Late" by Natalie Prass from The Future and the Past, 2018"Destination" by Nickel Creek from A...
2019-10-0255 min
F'd UpAcronyms are F'd Up - part oneAcronyms are F’d Up Pt. 1RecapWritten by Brandi AbbottIn 1992, George Goode was at his home with his brother Chris and friend Eugene DeCastro. The landlord, Leon Batton, came by for rent and a verbal fight broke out outside between Chris, Eugene, and Leon. George was still in his trailer. The argument escalated really quickly - to the point that Chris and Eugene attacked Leon physically and ultimately stabbed him to death. Leon’s wife, Margaret, got a call that someone was attacking her husband and she rushed over – Chris and Eugene...
2019-10-0100 min
A Productive ConversationBONUS EPISODE: It's International Podcast Day with Michael SchechterThis bonus episode celebrating International Podcast Day features a long-awaited return of the productivity banter between yours truly and my good friend and former co-host of Mikes in Mics, Michael Schechter. We talked about the Whole30 program and what Schechter is drinking during the episode because of it, what he means by "setting his combination," and what it's like to attend the annual Berkshire Hathaway meetings. You can check out Michael's guest post that I published in conjunction with this episode here. Happy International Podcast Day!
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my...
2019-09-3041 minStrong Songs"Think" by Aretha FranklinLet's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back to that time Aretha Franklin recorded one of her best songs.On this episode, Kirk dives into two different versions of Franklin's classic tune "Think." First it's the laid back groove and roomy mix of the 1968 original, then it's time to fast-forward 12 years for the juiced-up arrangement she recorded with the Blues Brothers band in 1980.It's a story of how different production techniques, arrangements, and tempos can lead to two very different—but equally excellent—versions of the same song. We've done Dancing Queen, we'v...
2019-09-1850 minStrong Songs"Like a Prayer" by MadonnaLife is a mystery, everyone must stand alone... except for everyone listening to this episode, because we're traveling together through doubt and deliverance with Madonna's "Like a Prayer." Kirk takes a look at the high-contrast drama of the megastar's 1989 megahit, with its cathedral-like verses, bus-driving guitar rhythms, bouncy basslines, and perfectly placed Latin percussion flourishes. The music video got a lot of attention back in the day, but there's plenty in the song itself to celebrate, from Prince's mystery guitar to Madonna's vulnerable vocals to the joyful power of the Andraé Crouch Choir.Band/Artist: Madonna
2019-09-0444 min
Strong SongsPyramid Song, Nirvana & Marty McFlyKirk opens up the Strong Songs mailbag to answer your questions about Marty McFly's musical instructions, Ian Anderson's flute style, Kurt Cobain's guitar tone, how to count songs by P!nk and Radiohead, and what to do if you play an "unsexy" instrument.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Back to the Future, a 1985 movie that you've probably seen"Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, 1958"Walk Me Home" by P!nk"Where the Boys Are" performed by Connie Francis, 1960"Come as You Are" by Nirvana from Nevermind, 1991"Cross-Eyed Mary" by Jethro Tull from Aqualung, 1971"Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits...
2019-08-2149 minStrong SongsStrong TV Songs: Animated EditionIt's time for something a little different, as Kirk takes a look at the theme songs from some of the most beloved animated TV shows of all time.This super-sized episode focuses on five different pieces of music, each of which is the theme for a different animated show. It's a ton of music in a variety of styles, full of frantic key shifts, earwormy melodies, bodacious drum fills, and a surprising number of saxophone solos.FEATURED SONGS, IN ORDER:"The Simpsons Theme" by Danny Elfman, 1989"Duck Tales" by Mark Mueller, 1987"Rescue Rangers" by...
2019-08-071h 10Strong Songs"Paranoid Android" by RadioheadBrace for a pressurized descent, as Kirk braves the undercurrents of Radiohead's alt-rock masterpiece "Paranoid Android." It's a structurally distinct, sonically adventurous, harmonically varied, and unexpectedly Bohemian Rhapsodyesque journey into the human psyche as Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and the rest of their not-so-merry band plumb the depths of 90s alienation.Band/Artist: RadioheadAlbum: OK Computer, 1997Composed by: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood, Philip SelwayListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen"Fitter Happier" from OK Computer"Hyper Music"...
2019-07-2455 minStrong Songs"Barracuda" by HeartIt's time for the hardest rocking song ever written about sea life, as Kirk takes a deep dive into Heart's 1977 body-shaker "Barracuda." A deceptively complex song written around a deceptively straightforward riff, "Barracuda" opens the door for a discussion of the particulars of guitar tone, stompbox effects, the long history of the "galloping groove," why Ann Wilson's vocals rock as hard as they do, and a brief tribute to her sister Nancy's killer guitar chops.Band/Artist: HeartAlbum: Little Queen, 1977Composed by: Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Roger Fisher, Michael DeRosier...
2019-07-1047 min
From the Square: An NYU Press PodcastMichael R. Cohen, "Cotton Capitalists: American Jewish Entrepreneurship in the Reconstruction Era" (NYU Press, 2017)Michael R. Cohen is Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Tulane University, where he holds a Sizeler Professorship. He is the author of the newly published Cotton Capitalists: American Jewish Entrepreneurship in the Reconstruction Era from NYU Press (2017), as well as The Birth of Conservative Judaism: Solomon Schechter's Disciples and the Creation of an American Religious Movement from Columbia University Press (2012). He earned his Ph.D. from Brandeis University.Greg Soden is the host “Classical Ideas,” a podcast about religion and religious ideas. You can find it on iTunes here.
2019-04-1747 min
The Iron Deep PodcastSWP: 116 The High Return Real Estate GuysIn today’s episode, we talked to two inspiring gentlemen who share one amazing vision—bring their clients powerful passive income month after month. Jack Gibson is the president and co-founder of High Return Real Estate while Jeff “Shecky” Schechter is also the co-founder and CEO. Jack ran a thriving multi-million dollar company before he got into real estate. After buying his first investment, it became five, and he has never looked back. Before he knew it, he already had 50 investment properties that are all bringing in steady passive income. Nowadays, he spends much of his time...
2018-07-031h 01
The Classical Ideas PodcastEp 56: Dr. Michael R. Cohen and "Cotton Capitalists: American Jewish Entrepreneurship in the Reconstruction Era"Michael R. Cohen is Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Tulane University, where he holds a Sizeler Professorship. He is the author of the newly published"Cotton Capitalists: American Jewish Entrepreneurship in the Reconstruction Era from NYU Press, as well as The Birth of Conservative Judaism: Solomon Schechter's Disciples and the Creation of an American Religious Movement from Columbia University Press. He earned his Ph.D. from Brandeis University.
2018-05-0244 min
A Productive ConversationThe Mikes on Mics 5 Year Anniversary Show with Michael SchechterIt’s been 5 YEARS since my very first podcast recording with Michael Schechter. I thought it would be fitting to bring him back this week. We caught up on what has happened since we stopped recording podcasts together roughly 2 years ago.
This episode at its core is just the two of us being nostalgic. I even injected in some clips of our podcasts together.
Here’s what we did talk about on this episode:
We reminisced during a very "professional" segment we did on Mikes on Mics called "What Are You Drinking?"
I caught up with what he has been up to...
2017-02-0625 min
A Productive ConversationThe Big 100On this, the 100th episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I chat with producer John Poelstra about the evolution of the podcast since it started nearly two years ago.
We talk about the changes that we have made (and the big change that we didn’t make), the process we use to make each episode happen and why it has worked so well for us, and reveal some of our favourite episodes and thoughts about the journey we’ve had over the past 100 episodes.
Relevant Links
Roman Mars | Makes Radio
Be More Successful: The Top 10 Productivity Podcasts for 2016 | Inc.com
Greetings and...
2016-07-0543 min
Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately063 Mike Vardy | A Life Lived Productively Pays Off
Mike Vardy is the host of the Productivity podcast and the
co-host of Workflowing with Michael Schechter. He has given both
talks and workshops related to goal, time, task, and project
management. On today’s episode, Mike talks to Harry on the three
words he’s focusing on this year, his family, and why he has a
Green Lantern ring.
Show Highlights
04:50 – Why did Mike take an
improv class?
09:00 – Mike recommends
podcasters/speakers should take an improv class.
14:10 – There’s no such thing as
an overnight success.
15:25 – Mike talks about Derek
Sivers.
17:35 – I’ve been doubling down on
some thing...
2015-11-101h 23
A Productive ConversationClosing Chapters with Michael SchechterMichael Schechter, Mike's good friend, and former podcasting partner drops by the show for the first time on his own. The two of them talk about old times, what Schechter has been up to since they stopped producing Workflowing at 5by5, and the challenges behind closing one chapter in your life so you can make greater strides going forward.
Relevant Links
https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/26 (The Productivityist Podcast: Everything Is A To Do with Michael Schechter & Patrick Rhone)
http://5by5.tv/workflowing (Workflowing at 5by5)
http://bettermess.com/ (A Better Mess with Michael Schechter)
http://bettermess.com/omnilaunch/ (Speeding Up...
2015-04-2139 min
A Productive ConversationThe Power of SCALE with Travis CollierIn this edition of The Productivityist Podcast Mike and Travis Collier have a friendly - and short - conversation. Travis is the author of "SCALE: Refuse to Settle, Recognize what Matters, Redefine Success" and the two friends talk about how they met (and how it caught both of them and Mike's former podcast colleague Michael Schechter off guard), and what the power of SCALE can do for you.
Relevant Links
http://productivityist.com/a-look-back-at-the-2013-world-domination-summit/ (A Look Back at The 2013 World Domination Summit (How Mike & Travis Met For The First Time))
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VREX0EQ...
2015-04-1422 min
A Productive ConversationEverything Is A To Do with Michael Schechter & Patrick RhoneI’m not a fan of the term “have to" do. When someone tells me that I have to do something, I get my back up. I know there’s no maliciousness attached to the term “have to” but the phrase repels me all the same.
Now if you were to say that I “need to” do something, that’s different. There is something about the way that term resonates with me that adds some level of connection that “have to” doesn’t. In fact, “have to” disconnects me from the task far more than “need to” does. “Need to" indicates to me that it’s somethi...
2015-02-1841 min
A Productive ConversationThe Contexts Conversation: Part TwoAfter a lengthy thread on Twitter that debated what contexts were (and weren't), Mike invites some of the participants to discuss their thoughts on contexts in more detail in the second of two episodes on the subject. This episode's guests are Mike's old podcasting partner Michael Schechter and Lee Garrett. Relevant Links https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/13 (The Contexts Conversations: Part One) http://bettermess.com/ (A Better Mess) http://twitter.com/mschechter (Michael Schechter on Twitter) http://bit.ly/PNcontexts (What Keeps Me Highly Productive: A Productivityist Newsletter on Contexts) http://soliamsays.com/ (SoliamSays) http://twitter.com/soliamsays (Lee Garrett on...
2014-11-2528 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 2: Working Out WorkflowingWho is this for? Those who are interested in how projects like Workflowing come about and how they evolve from a concept into a reality.
For episode 2 of the Workflowing Podcast, Vardy and Schechter share the early conversations that led to the creation of this project.
Links
Schechter’s Initial Email to Vardy
Mikes on Mics: Episode 0
Mike Techniques: Episode 1
Follow along with Workflowing
Visit Schechter’s website at Workflowing.net
Subscribe to Workflowing by RSS
Follow Workflowing on Twitter or App.net
Follow along with Michael Schechter
Visit Schechter’s webs...
2013-05-1410 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 1 (Season 2): Focusing on the Fundamentals with Dave CaoloNote: Mike Techniques is now the Workflowing Podcast. You can learn more about Schechter and Vardy’s new project and what it means for Mike Techniques here.
Schechter and Vardy are joined by Dave Caolo after a recent episode of Mikes on Mics. We discuss how the productivity space tends to overlook the “obvious” fundamentals that can help those who need it most.
Links
Mailbox - Put Email In Its Place
Postbox — Awesome Email
Follow Along with Dave Caolo
Visit Dave’s website at 52 Tiger
Subscribe to his site for free by RSS
Follow...
2013-05-0712 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 19: Getting Wine Done with OmniFocusThis episode features a conversation between Vardy and Michael Werk of Camp 1 Vineyard. On the heels of the video that outlines how he uses OmniFocus, the discussion revolves around how Michael discovered OmniFocus, why he uses it, where he uses it, and some of his best practices.
Links
OmniFocus at Camp 1 Vineyard
Follow along with Michael Werk
Visit Camp 1 Vineyard on Facebook
Follow along with Mike Vardy
Visit Vardy’s website at Productivityist.com
Subscribe to Productivtiyist.com by RSS or Email
Follow Mike on Twitter or App.net
If you’re l...
2013-04-2913 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 18: A Paperless Plan with Brooks DuncanThis episode features a conversation between Vardy and brooks Duncan of DocumentSnap. They talk about some tips, tricks, and best practices for going paperless -- and each of them has slightly different ways of getting there.
Links
World Domination Summit
Fujitsu ScanSnap ix500
Scanner Pro
NeatDesk
NeatCloud + NeatMobile
Expensify
Evernote
Hazel
Follow along with Brooks Duncan
Visit Brooks's website at DocumentSnap.com
Follow Brooks on Twitter and App.net
Follow along with Mike Vardy
Visit Vardy’s website at Productivityist.com
Subscribe to Productivtiyist.com by RSS or Email
Follow Mike on Tw...
2013-04-1512 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 17: Focusing on OmniFocus 2Episode 17: Focusing on OmniFocus 2
Schechter and Vardy are joined by Kourosh Dini and Thanh Pham to share their early thoughts on the public alpha of OmniFocus 2. Keep in mind, these are very early thoughts on a very early version of the app.
Links
Debut of OmniFocus 2 - Blog - The Omni Group
Omni’s Plans for 2013 - Blog - The Omni Group
The OmniFocus Setup
Follow Along with Kourosh Dini
Visit Kourosh’s websites at Using OmniFocus and KouroshDini.com
Subscribe to Using OmniFocus site for free by RSS
Subscribe to KouroshDini.com...
2013-04-0822 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 16: Schechter Needs A MinuteSchechter looks back on a week that was lost to intentional and unintentional disruptions. Here’s a quick look at a week of choosing to make time and having time taken away.
Links
33 Families For 33 Years
The Three Things #25
Follow along with Michael Schechter
Visit Schechter’s website at BetterMess.com
Subscribe to A Better Mess by RSS or Email
Follow Michael on Twitter or App.net
If you’re looking for something a bit more polished or structured, be sure to listen to “The Mikes” on their weekly podcast, Mikes on Mics, on the 70D...
2013-03-2505 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 15: Down with the SicknessThis short and sweet episode of the podcast features Vardy riffing solo on how to deal with being sick and battling the desire to be productive at the same time.
Links
Low Energy Productivity | Productivityist.com
A Fresh Take On Context – The OmniFocus Setup Talk | SimplicityBliss
Follow along with Mike Vardy
Visit Vardy’s website at Productivityist.com
Subscribe to Productivtiyist.com by RSS or Email
Follow Mike on Twitter or App.net
If you’re looking for something a bit more polished or structured, be sure to listen to “The Mikes” on their week...
2013-03-1808 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 14: Going Out On Your Own with Brian SaemannOn a recent trip to Charlotte, Schechter dragged his brother-in-law, Brian Saemann, out for a beer and a chat. Brian recently made the leap gainful employment to going full-time on his own business (along with his wife and brother).
In this episode, we examine the journey to self-employment, especially the steps Brian took (and those he couldn’t) to balance family responsibilities with personal passions. Being the crappy brother-in-law that he is, Schechter forces Brian to discuss the terror that accompanies the loss of a regular paycheck. Spoiler alert, it’s been worth it.
Follow Alon...
2013-03-1139 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 13: Getting Personal with ClozeVardy takes the reins this week in this conversation with Alex Cote and Dan Foody of Cloze, a web/iOS app that aims to help users focus on the people they communicate with rather than the platforms they use to communicate with them.
Links
Cloze
Cloze for iOS
Connect Better with Cloze | Productivityist.com">
Cloze : The Review in The Wall Street Journal
Mikes on Mics Episode 55: Checking The Mailbox with Gentry Underwood
Follow along with Michael Schechter
Visit Schechter’s website at BetterMess.com
Subscribe to A Better Mess by RSS or Email
Follow Mi...
2013-03-0420 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 12: Working on iOS“The Mikes” are back immediately following last week’s episode on the Pebble and Mailbox to talk about iOS only applications and the difficulty in creating iOS workflows.
Links
Clear For iPhone and Mac
Finish App: Available Now on iPhone
OmniFocus for Mac - The Omni Group
Things - Cultured Code
Sandpaper Apps | A Better Mess
Out of the Box by James Gowans
Checkmark – Fast and easy location & time-based reminders for iPhone
Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
Listary — Share & Sync Lists
Marketcircle | Business Apps for Mac, iPhone, & iPad.
Drafts - Agile Tortoise
Launch Center Pro...
2013-02-2530 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 11: The Pebble and Mailbox“The Mikes” talk about a few new toys, Schechter’s Pebble watch and Mailbox (which Schechter had just gotten access to at the time of this recording). This episode was recorded before their episode with Gentry Underwood, the CEO of Mailbox.
Links
Mailbox: The Band-Aid for Email | Productivityist.com
How Will Apple Change The Watch Business? | A Better Mess
The Case for an iWatch | A Better Mess
A Pebble On My Wrist | A Better Mess
Scheduled sending and email reminders | Boomerang for Gmail
Cloze - The Inbox is Human Again
KONE Coffee Filter + Brewing System by Keith...
2013-02-2029 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 10: Stepping Away From It All with Yuvi ZalkowSchechter is joined by fellow neurotic Jew (it’s not derogatory when we call ourselves that, right?), Yuvi Zalkow to talk about everything from Yuvi’s blog and social media hiatus, to his novel in progress as well as the revamp of his video series. We also go down one or ten rabbit holes, as we do.
Links
This Is Not A Blog Post
Blog Hiatus — yuvi zalkow
A BRILLIANT NOVEL IN THE WORKS — yuvi zalkow
My New Video Series: The Scribbling Bucket — yuvi zalkow
Yuvi’s Video Page
Michael Schechter’s Writer Workflow
Mikes On Mics - Epis...
2013-02-121h 13
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 9: Talking OmniFocus 2 with Ken CaseSchechter chats with Ken Case, the CEO of The Omni Group, the morning after the OmniFocus 2 preview. Ken discusses the “Pro” vs. “Standard” approach, the new design and the motivation behind the newly announced OmniPresence.
Links
OmniFocus 2 Debut
LaunchBar 5
Generational - 019 - Tasks, Contexts and Projects with Jeff Hunsberger
Mikes On Mics - Episode 47: Looking Forward to OmniFocus 2 with Ken Case
Debut of OmniFocus 2 - Blog - The Omni Group
70Decibels - Mikes On Mics - Episode 47: Looking Forward to OmniFocus 2 with Ken Case
Follow Along with Ken Case
Visit The OmniGroup website
...
2013-02-0425 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 8: Choosing Apps with Aaron Mahnke and Gabe Weatherhead“The Mikes” are joined by Aaron Mahnke of Frictionless and Gabe Weatherhead of Macdrifter for a conversation about what matters most when it comes to assessing applications.
Note: The audio quality leaves a ton to be desired. This was slated to be a Mikes on Mics episode, but alas, the sound was not sufficient. The content however was, so we’ve put it up here for those who are willing to put up with degraded quality for sound advice.
Links
Griddle Noise: Collect, Clarify, Organize - Guide to Evaluating Personal Task Managers
To-Do Lists...
2013-01-281h 02
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 7: The Evolution of Lifehacks with CM SmithVardy has a chat with CM Smith (former colleague at Lifehack) talk about how the idea of lifehacking has changed over the ye years, the idea of apps that offer all-in-one time saving, and much more.
Links
TEDx Talk - Mike Vardy - Hacking Lifehacks
Easilydo: Life Assistant - Easilydo Inc.
Cloze
Postbox: A Powerful Cross-Platform Email Client [Review] | Productivityist.com
TextExpander
Hazel
Belvedere
Follow Along with CM Smith
Visit CM Smith's website at CMSmith.net
Subscribe to his blog, DevBurner, for free by RSS
Follow CM on Twitter or App...
2013-01-2313 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 6: Trade Paper Blogs with Nick WynjaSchechter is joined by Nick Wynja from Hack / Make to discuss his last minute, year end decision to put out his best posts from his first year of writing the site as a book.
Note: Schechter here. This is my first recording live an in person with my portable rig. I’d love to know what you think.
Links
Coffee Shop Contemplations (Buy My Book) — Hack / Make
Book Update — Hack / Make
Manifesto — Hack / Make
(PRE)PRODUCTIVITYIST by Mike Vardy
Minimal Mac: What We Believe In by Patrick Rhone
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie...
2013-01-2155 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 5: The Error Of All In ExperimentsSchechter and Vardy examine the challenges that come from an all in approach. Mostly Schechter does this by ripping Vardy’s all in on Evernote experiment to shreds.
Note: The sound is a bit raw as we weren’t really intending this as an episode. This is meant to offer an unfiltered conversation rather than a polished show.
Links
Everything in Evernote
My Radical Productivity Experiment
Everything in Evernote: All Out
Hanging Up On iPhone — 512 Pixels
‘Hanging Up on iPhone’ — The Brooks Review
Follow along with Michael Schechter
Visit Schechter’s...
2013-01-1408 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 4: Happy NeuYear with Jesse PhillipsVardy is joined by Jesse Phillips, creator of the NeuYear calendar. They discuss the impetus behind the creation of the product, as well as what Vardy thinks it would be great to use it for -- and all Mike Techniques listeners will get a 30% discount until January 31, 2013 by using the code miketechniques upon checkout.
Links
NeuYear
How to Use a Calendar to Create Time and Space
Agenda for iOS
Bubble Calendar
Mikes on Mics: Episode 49 with Shawn Blanc
Unstuck
Do The Work by Steven Pressfield
Follow along with NeuYear
Follow NeuYear on Twitter
...
2013-01-0714 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 3: Spread ThinSchechter is joined by Myke Hurley of 70Decibels fame for a special audio contribution to the Actually Getting Big Things Done series.
Links
CMD+SPACE - 017 - Gameboy English Lessons, with Federico Viticci
The 512 Podcast - 039 - A Lick of Paint
Follow along with Myke Hurley
Visit the 70Decibels podcasting network
Follow Myke on Twitter or App.net
Follow along with Michael Schechter
Visit Schechter’s website at BetterMess.com
Subscribe to A Better Mess by RSS or Email
Follow Michael on Twitter or App.net
2012-12-1743 min
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 2: Following Passion While Supporting a Family with Patrick Rhone and C.J. ChilversMike Techniques
For our first “solo” episode, Schechter is joined by C.J. Chilvers and Patrick Rhone to discuss the baggage, the challenges and the joys of following your own passions while doing what’s needed to support a family.
Links
Patrick’s comment on ADN and the ensuing conversation
CJ’s guest post for Schechter: BFD and GTD
Follow along with CJ Chilvers
Visit CJ’s website at A Lesser Photographer
Subscribe to A Lesser Photographer by RSS or Email
Follow CJ on Twitter or App.net
Follow along with M...
2012-12-111h 15
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 1: Brainstorming Mike TechniquesThis first episode is a raw, unedited segment of the brainstorming session that Michael Schechter of A Better Mess and Mike Vardy of Producitivityist.com had for their new collaborative email newsletter and podcast, Mike Techniques.
Fair warning, these early episodes will be all over the map. Over time, if this works out, we’ll look to focus in on that sweet spot between what you enjoy listening to and what we enjoy creating. In the meantime, thanks for giving our little experiment a shot.
Note: When we saw raw, we mean raw. Vardy is no...
2012-12-0512 min
Technical Difficulties005 - The Future of BooksFlickr Commons
Yuvi Zalkow, Michael Schechter and Gabe spend 90 minutes talking about the past, present and future of books and reading.
Show Notes
Michael Schechter
BetterMess.com
Yuvi Zalkow
A Brilliant Novel in the Works
I’m a Failed Writer
Links
Monster at the End of This Book
iBook on cells
Tim Sanders Net Minds
Espresso
Lulu
Things We Like
Camera+
Dragon Dictate
Mr. Tompkins...
2012-10-1300 min
Technical Difficulties Master FeedTD 005 - The Future of BooksFlickr Commons
Yuvi Zalkow, Michael Schechter and Gabe spend 90 minutes talking about the past, present and future of books and reading.
Show Notes
Michael Schechter
BetterMess.com
Yuvi Zalkow
A Brilliant Novel in the Works
I’m a Failed Writer
Links
Monster at the End of This Book
iBook on cells
Tim Sanders Net Minds
Espresso
Lulu
Things We Like
Camera+
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2012-10-1300 min
Systematic7: Riding The Wave with Michael SchechterBrett is joined by Michael Schechter of A Better Mess for a (somewhat wandering) discussion of ADHD, Tesla, productivity, Apple, Twitter and other things that have caught their… attention this week.
2012-08-281h 09