EPISODE · May 26, 2020 · 1H 12M
Episode 479: Use or Avoid
from Back to Work · host 5by5
DISCUSSED: Skype struggles; nobody likes parsnips; Dan remotely teaches Merlin to cut his own hair; Dan introduces a new game show, and Merlin is dealing with poop; life is not currently optimized for multiple-event days; Merlin challenges you to remember when exactly eight minutes has gone by; why we'll eventually each discover what the hell happened on our personal Galápagos; the exhaustion of Zoom calls; an omnibus recommendation related to movies; finally, Dan Columbos Merlin with a question about napping, which leads to some surprising insights on our feelings about success and failure. Links for this episode:30 Singular Films to Watch in Quarantine - The AtlanticThese films, each unforgettable in its own way, are essential viewing. Mad Max: Fury Road with Emily Yoshida — Blank Check with Griffin & David — OvercastRoboCop — Blank Check with Griffin & David — OvercastThe Book of Henry — Blank Check with Griffin & David — OvercastBlank Check with Griffin & David is creating Podcasts | PatreonMerlin Mann on Twitter: "Are you a weirdo? Do you enjoy movies? Cool. I got the hook-up. https://t.co/UVog1T7Ide" / TwitterUncut Gems on Netflix: What’s the True Story Behind Howard Ratner’s Bet?Why people believe they can’t draw - and how to prove they can | Graham Shaw | TEDxHull - YouTubeDavid Sims: 30 Movies That Are Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before - YouTubeMerlin Mann on Twitter: "Power is the ability to make strangers live your "normal."" / TwitterThe reason Zoom calls drain your energy - BBC Worklife5 reasons why Zoom meetings are so exhausting[1986] The Housemartins • Happy Hour - YouTubeAmazon.com : Wahl Color Pro Complete Hair Cutting Kit, #79300-400T : Hair Clipper Kits And SetsBrought 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). ExpressVPN (So protect your online activity today and get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package by visitingexpressvpn.com/backtowork).
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DISCUSSED: Skype struggles; nobody likes parsnips; Dan remotely teaches Merlin to cut his own hair; Dan introduces a new game show, and Merlin is dealing with poop; life is not currently optimized for multiple-event days; Merlin challenges you to remember when exactly eight minutes has gone by; why we'll eventually each discover what the hell happened on our personal Galápagos; the exhaustion of Zoom calls; an omnibus recommendation related to movies; finally, Dan Columbos Merlin with a question about napping, which leads to some surprising insights on our feelings about success and failure. Links for this episode:30 Singular Films to Watch in Quarantine - The AtlanticThese films, each unforgettable in its own way, are essential viewing. Mad Max: Fury Road with Emily Yoshida — Blank Check with Griffin & David — OvercastRoboCop — Blank Check with Griffin & David — OvercastThe Book of Henry — Blank Check with Griffin & David — OvercastBlank Check with Griffin & David is creating Podcasts | PatreonMerlin Mann on Twitter: "Are you a weirdo? Do you enjoy movies? Cool. I got the hook-up. https://t.co/UVog1T7Ide" / TwitterUncut Gems on Netflix: What’s the True Story Behind Howard Ratner’s Bet?Why people believe they can’t draw - and how to prove they can | Graham Shaw | TEDxHull - YouTubeDavid Sims: 30 Movies That Are Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before - YouTubeMerlin Mann on Twitter: "Power is the ability to make strangers live your "normal."" / TwitterThe reason Zoom calls drain your energy - BBC Worklife5 reasons why Zoom meetings are so exhausting[1986] The Housemartins • Happy Hour - YouTubeAmazon.com : Wahl Color Pro Complete Hair Cutting Kit, #79300-400T : Hair Clipper Kits And SetsBrought 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). ExpressVPN (So protect your online activity today and get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package by visitingexpressvpn.com/backtowork).
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