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Productivity Alchemy
by Kevin Sonney
Join Kevin Sonney and his Wombat Test Subject Ursula Vernon for discussions of personal productivity, systems for getting stuff done, and ways to keep yourself on track to meeting your goals.
Episodes
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Episode 353 - Back from WorldCon, Brent McCullough
Update: Now with the actual EPISODE! Hi folks! We are back from WorldCon 2024 with a brief update before we head off to Bubonicon! After that, we have an amazing conversation with Brent McCullough, creator of ADHDAlly! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: CHADD ADHDAlly ADHDAlly on Mastodon...
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Episode 352 - Pushing the stone, Letters
Hi folks! Due to travel and all that sort of thing, we don't have an interview, but we DO have your letters! Before we get to those, though, we talk about news and productivity impact, Ursula's new manuscript, and where we'll be in August! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bat…
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Episode 351 - We're back, Steve Scanlon
We're back from Finland, and are here to welcome you to year 8 of Productivity Alchemy! We will talk about what we've been up to for the past two weeks, where you can see us in August, and then talk to Steve Scanlon about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight…
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Episode 350 - Not packing, Kevin Sonney
Hi folks! Here it is, Episode 350, and the yearly interview with Kevin! But before that, we talk about how our past week has gone, how Ursula is NOT packing for FinnCon (yet), and what Kevin has been up to on his day-to-day. Thank you so much for seven wonderful years! Links for this Episode:...
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Episode 349 - Normality, Andrew Hartman
Hi folks! We are blessed by a week of "normality" (even if Kevin was on call for it), and so we talk a little bit about that, give an update on where we'll be in the next few weeks/months, and remind everyone about the change in releases for the show. After that, we have an incredible talk with...
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Episode 348 - Tango Returns
Hi folks! No Ursula this week, so a rather sort, distraction-free update on how Kevin is keeping up. After that, we catch up with Jesse "Tango" Stringer about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's ExtraLife Charity Spotlight: Alpine Rescue Team Tango's...
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Episode 347 - Transforming Rocks, Letters
Hi Folks! This week, we dive down the rabbit hole that is the GoBots Wiki, as Ursula discovers the Rock Lord GoBots, and admires the writing style of the person who maintains it. We'll also catch up on our productivity and then we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Haw...
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Episode 346 - Scattered Smothered Covered, Nelson Paredez Parks
Hi folks! This week Kevin is having a day where focus is for other people. We'll talk about that, how it's normal, and maybe what to do about it. After that, we talk to Nelson Paredez Parks about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bel Air Church Charity Spotlight:...
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Episode 345 - Giving, Alden Mills
Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's most recent coding for work and how it isn't a failure, but learning. We'll also catch up with Ursula and how she's been doing, before we talk to Alden Mills about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Navy Seal Foundation...
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Episode 344 - Travel Anxiety, Chris Hunter
Hi folks! This week we'll talk about having anxiety about travel when there is no immediate travel, as well as catch up on where we are with our productivity. After that, we talk to Chris Hunter about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders...
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Episode 343 - Travel Update, Retirement Questions
Hi Folks! This week we have updates about our recent trip, and then a review of what was discussed at the MiniCon Productivity Alchemy Panel. The discussion was mostly around the question "What do I do when I retire and don't have a fixed schedule anymore?" So we'll share what we think! Links for...
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Episode 342 - Home and tired, Rick Heinz Update
UPDATE : Now with fixed audio! CW: Cancer Hi folks! We have returned from Australia but are still somewhat jet lagged, so there are very little updates. Fortunately there is a great conversation with Rick Heinz to make up for it! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Ukraine Red Cross…
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Episode 341 - Even More Travel, Raya Fratkina
CW: Cancer Hi Folks! As we ready ourselves for the next set of trips, we catch you up on our productivity! Hear how Ursula is returning to "normal," how Kevin's Talk at SRECon24 went, and where they will be for the next little bit. After that we talk with Raya Fratkina about how she stays...
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Episode 340 - Next Trip, Vera Alcorn
CW: ADHD, Cancer, Death Hi folks! This week, we will be talking about Ursula's vacation, our upcoming trips and appearances, and a minor update on the rest. After that, we catch up with Vera Alcorn, and how she has changed how she stays productive after the sudden loss of her husband. Links for...
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Episode 339 - Back from Prague, Patricia Herterich
Hi folks! Kevin is back from Prague, and Ursula is getting ready for a well deserved vacation. So not much of an update from us, but we have a great discussion with Patricia Herterich about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Choose Love Charity Spotlight: Doctors...
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Episode 338 - Getting Crispy, Erin Stafford
CW: Cancer, ADHD Hi folks! This week Kevin is getting ready to go to Prague for work, Ursula is wrapping up her treatments, and our internet is cranky. After a brief update, we talk to Erin Stafford about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Girls, Inc Erin…
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Episode 337 - Weird Schedule, Jennifer Brozek
This week, while Ursula rests, we'll have a quick update, and hear Kevin's update and minor rant about concert scheduling in 2024. After that, we'll talk to author and editor Jennifer Brozek! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: British Wildlife Aid Foundation Charity Spotlight: Jeff…
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Episode 336 - Progress, Letters
CW: Cancer, Chronic Pain Hi folks! This week we catch up with Ursula on her productivity and recent post-chemo progress and concerns. We also find out how Kevin is doing before we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Logophage's Planner Pages Better Living...
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Episode 335 - Overwhelmed, Jadzia Axelrod
CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week we'll catch up on Kevin's feelings of being overwhelmed, Ursula's recovery and new treatment, as well as some live-in-general updates. After that we get to talk to one of our favorite people, Jadzia Axelrod! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Okra…
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Episode 334 - MAG Recovery, Ryan Renteria
CW: Cancer Hi folks! I'm back from MAGFest, and am tired. But it was fun, and I'll get you all caught up on our productivity or lack thereof, how I spent MAGFest, and Ursula's recovery. After that, we talk to Ryan Renteria about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight:...
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Episode 333 - Another year older, John Diggs
CW: Cancer Happy Birthday to Kevin! To celebrate, we're doing....nothing much really. We'll talk about His productivity, Ursula's productivity, and some other odds and ends before an exceptional talk with John Diggs about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Boris...
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Episode 332 - Amazing News, Joel Stevenson
CW: Cancer, Surgery Hi folks! WE HAVE AMAZING NEWS and if you didn't already see it on social media, here is is now: Ursula is CANCER FREE as of Dec 29, 2023. We talk about that, how we are starting out the new year, and how hard it is for Ursula to take it easy and recover. After that, we have a...
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Episode 331 - Surgery Day, Jill Duffy
CW: Cancer, Surgery, Pet Death Well here we are folks, at the end of 2023, and the day of Ursula's surgery. We'll give a brief update about that, about the week in between the holidays that Kevin is taking off, and not much else. After that, we wrap up the year with a fantastic conversation with...
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Episode 330 - Pending time off, Michelle Bassett
CW: Cancer It is the week before Ursula's lumpectomy, and we're having as close to a normal week as possible! Kevin has been writing code before taking the week off to end out the year. After the updates around that, we talk with the amazing and entertaining Michelle Bassett! Links for this...
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Episode 329 - The Wombat Returns, Liz Shayne
CW: Cancer Ursula is back - at least as long as she has the energy. We will get updates on how she's been doing, how her productivity has changed, and just some general updates. We'll also check in with Kevin before talking to the amazing Liz Shayne about how she stays productive! Links for this...
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Episode 328 - Mouth Woes, Nancy Lyons
CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week we have a brief update on Ursula's recovery from chemo, then an update on Kevin's productivity and some upcoming work he is having done on his mouth. After that, we speak with Clockwork CEO Nancy Lyons! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Family Equality…
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Episode 327 - End of chemo, Emily Koehler-Platten Redux
CW: Cancer, Death Hi folks! It is the week of Ursula's FINAL Chemo treatment. We are thankful for all the support and well wishes as we have worked through this part of the process. And after a little talk about that, we catch up with Emily Koehler-Platten about hos she stays productive now!…
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Episode 326 - Paladin Pre-Order, Larissa Lichty
CW: Cancer, Livestock Culling Hi folks! This week we're PROUD to announce the pre-order availability of the next Saint of Steel book in the World of the White Rat, as well as the news that Ursula has only ONE Chemo treatment left! We'll also give an overview of Kevin's current status (sore, very...
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Episode 325 - New Pen (of course), Mallory Kassoy
CW: Cancer After a nice, trip to Chicago for WindyCon, Kevin is back with a new pen and new inks. He'll tell you all about that, as well as a quick update on two prior guests, Ursula's current status, and a few other things. After that we talk to the amazing Mallory Kassoy about how she stays...
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Episode 324 - Nothing new, Projjal Ghatak
CW: Cancer Hi folks! A very short update, and then after the interview we announce the results of the 24/7 Demon Mart Giveaway! But you'll want to listen to everything, since this week we talk to Projjal Ghatak, founder of OnLoop, about how he stays productive! Links For this Episode: Charity...
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Episode 323 - Update from the Source, Jacob Sewell
CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week we have an update from Ursula herself! After that we have an update on Kevin's productivity and doubts and concerns. Finally, we talk to Jacob Sewell about how he stays productive! Charity Spotlight: Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ Charity Spotlight: 988 Lifeline Jacob...
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Episode 322 - The Big Win, Tim Tutt
CW: Cancer This week we are low-key celebrating Ursula's Best Novel Hugo Award! We also catch up on how we are (or aren't) being productive given all the things going on. After that, we talk to Special Guest Tim Tutt about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight…
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Episode 321 - Post-ATO, Dr. Raven the Science Maven
CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week we get a quick recap of Kevin's visit to All Things Open 2023, an update on Ursula's chemo, and word on the next Paladin novel in the World of the White Rat. After that, we have a lovely talk with Dr. Raven the Science Maven! Links for this Episode: Charity…
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Episode 320 - Rest week, Sam DeMase
Hi folks! Ursula is resting this week, but somehow she still managed to make word count AND finish the edits for a book that y'all are eagerly awaiting. On my side, we have updates on my side project, my other productivity, and some odds and ends. After all that, we talk to Sam DeMase about how…
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Episode 319 - 12 Down 8 to go, Cat's Candles
CW: Cancer Hi folks! It is now week 12 of 20 for Ursula's Chemo, and she's resting this week. But we will have an update on how she's doing, Kevin's latest side project, and a word or two about lost software. We also announce a giveaway of the just released 24/7 Demon Mart Digital Box Set, and…
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Episode 318 - Ursula Update, Dez Rock
CW: Cancer Hi folks! This week, we have an update from Ursula herself on her treatment, how it is impacting her productivity, and more. We also check in with Kevin, and then we have an absolutely fantastic talk with Dez Rock! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Kiva.org Dez Rock on Twitter...
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Episode 317 - Week 10 of 20, Shauna Forrister
CW: Cancer HI folks! We are on week 10 of 20 for Ursula's Chemo, which is the halfway point in this part of her treatment! After a brief update on that, Kevin's productivity challenges, followed by an update from returning guest Shauna Forrister! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight:...
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Episode 316 - New Chemo, Frank Gosar
CW: Cancer Hi folks! Ursula has started the next round of chemo so she's out this week, and Kevin has been on-call, so that pretty much summarizes our productivity for the week. HOWEVER! We have a catch-up interview with returning guest Frank Gosar! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight:...
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Episode 315 - Oh hound, Kyle Decker
CW: Cancer This week, we talk about how Lacey the Hound managed to lock Kevin out of the house, and Ursula's response to a late-night summons. We also catch up with how Ursula's Chemo is going, Kevin's productivity, and the talk to the host of the Quest Friends Podcast Kyle Decker! Links for this...
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Episode 314 - No More Red Devil, April Jenn Choi
CW: Cancer, ADHD His folks! This week Ursula is recovering from her most recent chemo treatment - the last of the "Red Devil" series - so it's just Kevin, who is tired. So tired he bought a sticker and pin that says "Hi! My Name is Tired" (link in the show notes). After that we have an amazing...
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Episode 313 - Something something, Sandra Tayler
Put something here Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Teen Author Bootcamp Sandra Tayler Sandra's Patreon ActiveInbox Bullet Journal Version 2 (Official) Amazon Basics Dot Grid Notebook (US) Jinhao 992 Shark 12-pack (Amazon US) Leuchtturm1917 Maintenance Phase All Stirred Up A Square Meal...
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Episode 312 - Quick Update, Howard Tayler
CW: Cancer Hi folks! It is a chemo week, so Ursula is resting, which is a productive thing (don't let anyone else tell you different). So we're going to have a short update before we catch up with friend oft he show Howard Tayler on how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity...
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Episode 311 - No Hair, Letters
CW: Cancer Note: Yes, there are some Mic problems. We did our best to compensate, but you know how it goes :( This week, we get an update on Ursula's treatments, Kevin's productivity, and some odds and ends. After that, we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight:...
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Episode 310 - Second Chemo, Raygan Earl
CW: Cancer This week Ursula is recovering from her second Chemo treatment, so she's resting. After a brief update from Kevin, we catch up with friend of the show Raygan Earl! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Humane Society of the Pikes Peaks Region Charity Spotlight: American Cancer...
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Episode 309 - Stressed, Heidi Butters-Stabb
CW: Cancer Ho boy! This week we talk about how stress is impacting our productivity, get the latest updates from Ursula, and see how Kevin is doing. After that, we have an amazing talk with Heidi Butters-Stabb about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Black…
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Episode 308 - First Chemo, Jon Spriggs
CW: Cancer Here we are, the week of Ursula's first Chemo treatment. We'll talk about how that went, the new treatments and tech they are using, and how it is impacting our productivity and mental health. After that, we have a long chat with Jon Spriggs about how he stays productive! Links for…
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Episode 307 - Port install, Letters
CW: Cancer A big week! Ursula has had her Chemo Port installed, and we will talk about the technology involved, the formal start date for treatment, as well as the impact on both Kevin and Ursula's productivity and mental health. Then we take the time to read your letters. Links for this Episode:...
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Episode 306 - The waiting is the hardest part, Riya Sokol
Hi folks! We find ourselves in a continual weird state once again this week, with Ursula in a holding pattern while she waits for her treatments to begin. Meanwhile, with the holiday and all the time off in fits and starts, Kevin has been trying to keep up and focused. After we talk about that…
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Episode 305 - Schrodinger's Schedule, Whitney Lee
Hi folks! This week we talk about having "Schrodinger's Schedule" - having to plan for two possible futures, and how it is impacting our productivity. We'll also catch up on the latest on Ursula's medical status, her productivity, and mine. After that, we have an AMAZING talk with Whitney Lee…
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Episode 304 - Not Minor After All, Eliza Arnold
Content Warning: Cancer OK, so we're back this week with the results from Ursula's biopsy last week, and yeah, it's not a minor thing after all. We'll talk about the diagnosis, the treatment plan, and the impact it has had on our productivity. Yeah, it impacts our productivity - just not in the...
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Join Kevin Sonney and his Wombat Test Subject Ursula Vernon for discussions of personal productivity, systems for getting stuff done, and ways to keep yourself on track to meeting your goals.
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