Episode 469: Israel, Jr.

DISCUSSED: “CATS — Now and Forever!”; BokBok.wtf; on civic responsibility; Dan browses worms, and Merlin finds him a spider; Dan wants some keyboard advice, and Merlin just needs a ride; some thoughts on engaging versus escaping right now; praise for Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo; suggestions for leveraging the wonder of libraries today; Dan is working on a big Minecraft project, also some listener letters. Links for this episode:Bok Bok — Merlin Mann (BokBok.wtf)'How come Merlin says “Bok Bok” on Back to Work?' Amazon's Supply Chain Is Breaking and Small Businesses Are Screwed - VICELive Insects & Feeders | Josh's FrogsEpisode #302 – CATS The Flop HouseSilent Mechanical Keyboard - Razer BlackWidow Litesilent Kanopy - Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top DocumentariesLibby, by OverDrive - an app for library ebooks and audiobooks15 Things You Didn't Know You Could Get From the Library | My Money | US News11 Things You Can Borrow From Libraries Besides Books | Mental Floss200 Things You Can Check Out of a Library Besides Books | MoneyAn Incomplete List of the Non-Book Things You Can Get at the Library | Literary HubLocal files - SpotifyRichard Reid - Wikipediaaka ““The Shoe Bomber”” Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Here's the origin of my oft-quoted line about The Flintstones and why I think it's important. https://t.co/2Lis7nciE7" / TwitterHere's the origin of my oft-quoted line about The Flintstones and why I think it's important. Mr. Trump Sir / TwitterThank you for your service Mr. Trump Sir Oingo Boingo - "Dead Man's Party" - YouTubeOingo Boingo - "Weird Science" - YouTubeWatch Parks and Recreation Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)Elizabeth Warren Is Unlikely to Endorse Bernie Sanders. Here’s Why. - The New York Times“But at the same time, I come from the lens of an organizer, and if someone doesn’t do what you want, you don’t blame them — you ask why. And you don’t demand that answer of that person — you reflect. And that reflection is where you can grow.” —AOC Alf Clausen - WikipediaKelso on Twitter: "From UCSF COVID-19 Panel: A bit of a read but a somewhat scary realization I think people should be aware of. https://t.co/JhUU8fYAb2" / TwitterFrom UCSF COVID-19 Panel: A bit of a read but a somewhat scary realization I think people should be aware of. Jobbo — You Look Nice Today — OvercastCHVRCHES - "The Mother We Share" - YouTubeBat'leth - WikipediaMerlin Mann on Twitter: "From my anxiety and minor situational depression, may 10,000 flowers bloom! https://t.co/AtVStqSrTg" / TwitterBrought to you by: Feals (Become a member today by going to Feals.com/backtowork and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping). MasterClass (Get unlimited access to every MasterClass, and as a Back to Work listener, you get 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass! Go to masterclass.com/backtowork).