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The One About Gifts and Bees02 Dec 202400:21:27

In our 86th episode, we talk timepieces (again), and then we somehow segue to bees. Brace for it. 

The One About Dapper11 Nov 202400:15:27

In our 85th episode, we talk dapper and how it might be armor. 

The One About Seven Managers04 Jun 202300:18:30

In our 76th episode, we freestyle a list of the seven types of managers on the planet. There are more, but here are seven. 

The One About Shoes30 May 202300:09:27

In our 75th episode, we’re talking shoes. Only 25 episodes left… and we’re talking shoes. Ok.

The One About Powerful Organizations28 May 202300:21:04

In our 74th episode, I swear we are only talking about one Important Thing, but I may be AI hallucinating.

The One About Robots07 May 202300:34:26

Everyone has AI fever in our 73rd episode where — and you better get used to it — we are talking about those robots again.

The One About Must-See TV04 May 202300:10:56

Speed round episode. Things we’ve been watching that you must not miss. You’re welcome.

The One About Mastodon Follow-ups16 Apr 202300:16:38

In our 71st episode, we talk about robots again, and then we follow with a Mastodon chaser. 

The One About Mediation09 Apr 202300:19:08

In our 70th episode, the topic is mediation, not meditation, but mediation. Yeah, I had to look it up, too. 

The One About Zombies08 Apr 202300:17:40

In our 69th episode, the topic is zombies in the context of The Last of Us and the entire zombie genre. BraaAAaaaaaaaaiAAains. Only 30 episodes left people.  

The One About Horror Movies07 Apr 202300:27:35

In our 68th episode, Lopp and Lyle discuss Lyle’s performance in a horror movie as well as the role of the producer in different industries. 

The One About Performance Reviews29 Mar 202300:25:25

In our 67th episode, the topic is Performance Reviews and how you build yourself by building others. Oh yeah, we talked about ChatGPT, too. 

The One About Rabbit Holes31 Aug 202400:19:25

In our 84th episode, we go deep on the idea of why it's bad to be busy. 

The One About Mastodon28 Mar 202300:33:06

In our 66th episode, the topic is Mastodon and how quickly and efficiently it has replaced our Twitter use cases.  

The One About Bags27 Mar 202300:19:36

In our 65th episode, the topic is bags and how much optionality you require of your bag. 

The One About the Downturn26 Mar 202300:25:26

In our 64th episode, we discuss proactive things you can do when the sky is falling. Also, we drink wine.

The One About Vigilantism26 Dec 202200:08:30

Our 63rd episode isn't really about vigilantism but more about holding grudges. 

The One About Plane Crashes, Privacy, and Police Videos23 Oct 202200:11:33

Our 62nd episode is a little all over the place, but it works. 

The One About Privacy11 Oct 202200:20:57

Our 61st episode discusses privacy on the Internet: why we need more education, how much your data is worth, and what parts of privacy need to change. 

The One About Jury Duty09 Oct 202200:12:33

In our 60th episode, we talk about the ins and outs of jury duty. 

The One About Mice01 Oct 202200:07:55

In our 59th episode, we discuss why when you need to use the mice, there is a good chance you are failing.

The One About Numbers24 Sep 202200:08:13

Our 58th episode discusses the importance of numbers and their value in remembering things. It's better than it reads. 

The One About Editing19 Sep 202200:10:07

In our 57th episode, we talk about how editing makes everything better.

The One About Your AI Tools05 May 202400:24:15

In our 83rd episode, we revisit the various use cases we've discovered with our favorite AI tools. 

The One About the Month of Podcasting21 Aug 202200:09:05

In our 56th episode, we talk about Lyle's recent month of podcasting adventures. 

The One About Destiny 204 Jul 202201:32:16

In our 55th episode, we return to familiar territory with special guest John Siracusa. The topic? Destiny 2 and why many, many years again, we continue to play every single day. 

Interested in our Destiny Slack? Figure out how to mail me, and I'll send you an invite. 

 

The One About Productivity25 Jun 202200:23:05

In our 54th episode, we revisit the familiar theme of productivity and how we swear... this time... we figured it out!

The One About Learning11 Jun 202200:10:15

In our 53rd episode, we revisit the prior 52 episodes and talk about what we've learned. 

The One About Doing the Work20 May 202200:11:56

In our 52nd episode, we discuss the question, "Can you effectively manage people doing jobs you don't understand?"

The One About Names... Again15 May 202200:15:02
In our 51st episode, we discuss the importance of names… and pronouncing them. 
The One About Clothes on the Floor28 Jan 202200:50:00
50 episodes later, we're talking about the clothes on the floor. 
The One About Weather18 Jan 202200:06:50
In the rainy 49th episode, we discuss the weather and weather-related detritus.   
The One About Media We Love10 Jan 202200:21:01

In our 48th episode, we review the rich landscape of awesome media we're currently consuming. Totally no spoilers. We swear.

The One About Checkboxes03 Jan 202200:12:19

In our 46th episode, we get stuck in a place of talking about doing things. Seems like a good episode to land at the beginning of the year.

The One About Timepieces20 Mar 202400:23:11

In our 82nd episode, we talk watches I mean horology I mean chronophiles or maybe timepieces. 

The One About Those Shelves27 Dec 202100:17:41

Welcome back. In our 46th episode, we're talking about the new shelves in the cave. They're big. Like huge. It's so good to be talking with you all again.

The One About The Mandalorian31 Jan 202100:12:49

SECRET EPISODE. 45 episodes in and we're talking the Mandalorian. Seismic charges? We have them. Bobo's Boom Stick? Yup. Lopp and Lyle talking about the most important things.

The One about Small Things, Done Well15 Jan 202100:45:10

In our 44th episode, we walk through the first chapters of Lopp's 3rd book. Learning to deal with endless meetings, understanding The Situation™, and learning that people often just want to be seen. Spend 45 minutes with Lyle and Lopp talking about important things.

The One about Bingeworthy Shows25 Nov 202000:20:42

In our 43rd episode, we recommend shows you just gotta binge this holiday season during our end times. (Recorded November 2020)

The One About Charlotte13 Sep 202000:13:37

Our much delayed 42nd episode, which was recorded pre-Pandemic, we giggle a bit because we have not been giggling enough. In this episode, we discuss why Rands names his bikes and cars, which results in some helpful therapy. Also, stickers are discussed. (Recorded in February 2020)

The One About Writing a Book, Pt. 220 Apr 202000:16:27

In our 41st episode, we continue the discussion regarding how to write a book. Start with a clever name, find a publisher... and then write a lot. That's about it. Ok, it's harder than that. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)

The One About Networking11 Apr 202000:11:08

In our 40th episode, we are talking about the practice of networking. Who does it, why they do it, and the very expected and random value that sometimes emerges from it. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)

The One About Verklempt03 Apr 202000:20:25

In the 39th episode, recorded in a pre-COVID world, we talk about love letters, the challenges of speaking, and the timely pause. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020.)

The One About the Little Things01 Apr 202000:19:28

In the 38th, we lighten it up a bit. Not a lot. A bit. Finding solace in very strange times. Finding comfort while the world appears to be shutting down. Ok, it's a little lighter than that. Recorded on March 18th, 2020.

The One About the Pandemic27 Mar 202000:36:09

In our 37th episode, it's a bit dark. Lyle and Lopp talk about the current state of the world. Not much laughing. Hoping that hearing you are not alone might help... it helped us. Recorded on March 18th, 2020.

The One About Notifications16 Mar 202400:20:10

In our 81st episode, we BING talk about the BONG important BONG BONG topic of BING BING BING notifications and DING DING DING notifications sounds. 

The One About Disney Follow-ups20 Mar 202000:21:20

In our 36th episode, we're back at Disneyland. Lyle explains why he is a far better Dad, we talk about how to build a proper lightsaber, and we laugh... because we need a little laughing right now.

The One About Country Music02 Mar 202000:11:00

In our 35th episode, Lopp is listening to country and no one is clear why. Eric Church and Mira Goto feature. Also, the Star Wars Rewatch Grade... and more country.

The One About Time Management24 Feb 202000:21:51

In our 34th episode, we discuss the value created by Executive Assistants, explain what a Chief of Staff does, how to build teams, why calendars are hard, and why Lopp keeps rewriting the book.

The One About Names19 Feb 202000:11:45

In our 33rd episode, we're talking names. Domain names, nick names, and... inheritances. Wait, what? That can't be right. Aren't we talking about names?

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