Shows
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
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Another Book on the Shelf106 - Something is Killing the ChildrenIt's almost Halloween! Which means episode 106 is dedicated to all things spooky — specifically Something Is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, and Miquel Muerto. And we're welcoming guest and friend of the pod, Mike Storey, to talk all things horror and graphic novels.
Show Notes
Mike is well-versed in the horror genre and is also an artist. It was so much fun to have him on to talk about this book and hear his insights on the story, genre, and art.
Mike has a lot of really cool projects coming soon. We...2022-10-2649 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 min
Talking PicturesTalking Pictures #4: Jim Yukich, Director of DOUBLE DRAGONAs part of our focus on the video game adaptations of the Nineties, I spoke to Jim Yukich, director of DOUBLE DRAGON – an adaptation of the popular beat’em up video game series. The movie came out in November 1994, one and a half years after SUPER MARIO BROS. and just a few weeks before Steven de Souza’s STREET FIGHTER movie, so it’s actually the second video game movie to be released – and just like SUPER MARIO BROS., it was a commercial and critical failure, even though the film is much better and more enjoyable than its reputation.
Whil...2020-01-0100 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 min
Doom Patrol Preview on The Neil Haley ShowToday on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Michael Chappie will discuss Doom Patrol Season 1.
The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and DVD on October 1, 2019 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride with all 15 episodes from the first season of the DC UNIVERSE original series, plus enjoy the captivating extra features including gag reel and deleted scenes. Doom Patrol: The Complete First Season is priced to own at $24.98 SRP for the DVD ($30.99 in Canada) and $29.98 SRP for the Blu-ray ($39.99 in Canada), which includes a Digital Copy (U.S. only). Both sets h...2019-09-2710 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’...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 RS...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’...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...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.co...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...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 th...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...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...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 - Ag...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...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 Mic...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...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...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 Natali...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 Schechte...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...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...2012-12-0512 min
Oasis MusicalOasis Musical nº 143Programa dirigido y presentado por Pepe Suárez, ofrecido gracias a
www.oasismusical-radiowapa.blogspot.com
Redescubre la mejor fusión de las últimas décadas con Pepe Suárez, cada día en Radiowapa. Históricos, novedades y un apartado muy especial dedicado a vinilos y versiones.
Contenido:
Crhistoph Spendel 'White Christmas'.
Grover Washington jr. 'The Christmas Song'.
Hologram 'Blues Of The Dwarfs.
Johannes Zetterberg, Beauty and me.
Johannes Zetterberg, Party At Schechter's.
Jeff Richman 'Down By The River'.
Johannes Zetterberg, Splinter.
Bob Baldwin 'Walk On By'.
Donny Hatthaway 'Waldez In The Country'.
John Tropea 'Morning Dance'.
Novecento, People.
Mike Porcaro...2012-02-131h 28