This week’s guest is Allison Sheridan, a technology geek podcaster with an “ever so slight” Apple bias. We talk about her plethora of podcasts, musical anhedonia, and mastering new skills.
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200: Delight in Desolation with Kristofer Schofield
Kristofer Schofield is a letter carrier with Canada Post. He takes a break from his 22,000 step day to join… Read more 200: Delight in Desolation with Kristofer Schofield
199: Making It as an Indie Publisher with Shawn Blanc
Shawn Blanc, writer, blogger, podcaster, and Tae Kwon Do black belt, joins Brett to talk about his new video series, Learn Ulysses, subscription software models, and indie publishing.
198: Automation for the People with Sal Soghoian
Sal Soghoian was known as the “AppleScript and Automator guy” at Apple for 20 years, and is now heading up the upcoming CMD-D conference. He joins Brett to talk about his history, his future, and throw in a couple of amazing Steve Jobs stories.
197: Productivity as a Sport with Carey and Demir Gjokaj
Carey and Demir Gjokaj are the husband-and-wife team behind the Lifehack Bootcamp, an intensive online course in not only learning new productivity skills but changing the habits that stop you from implementing them.
196: Visual Facilitation with Dean Pribetic
Dean Pribetic is a facilitator out of Melbourne, Australia. He joins Brett to talk about helping employees of companies and other groups open conversations and solve issues. Visualization, mindfulness, and top picks from a wide gamut of interests.
195: Existing as a Curiosity with Merlin Mann
Merlin Mann, podcaster, man about the internet, and devastatingly handsome provocateur, joins Brett to talk about the state of writing on the web, Merlin’s podcasts, and maybe even some politics.
194: A Rock and Roll Family with Steve Harm
La Crosse, Wisconsin is the home of The Warehouse, an institution that has grown over 26 years to be a phenomenal hub of youth expression and musical exposure, as well as a safe place for high school kids and beyond. Sometimes a music venue is a music venue, and sometimes it’s a home — and a second family. Warehouse founder Steve Harm joins Brett to talk about the long life of one such venue.
193: A Subtle Appreciation of Heavy with Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner, host of the MacVoices podcast, joins Brett ostensibly to discuss podcasting and technology. But after a recent after-show revelation, Brett just can’t help digging into a fascinating music discussion.
192: Willpower, Boredom, and Determination with Stuart Turner
Stuart Turner is a consultant, public speaker, technologist, and roboticist. He’s also quadriplegic and pioneering the use of robotics and drone technology for the disabled. He joins Brett to talk about his work, life without the use of his limbs, and the fun of home automation.
190: Farming, Physics, and Broken Bones with Bill Wilkins
Retired entrepreneur Bill Wilkins joins Brett this week to discuss how a kid from a North Carolina farm walked away from physics research and started multiple successful international businesses. As he says about his risks and accomplishments, “I was just too stupid to know I couldn’t.”
189: Paul’s Blue Eyes with Paul Witten and Mandy Fabian
Last time they were on Systematic, Paul Witten and Mandy Fabian talked about Dropping The Soap, the TV series they were creating and directing. A year later it’s available on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and Dekkoo, and they return to to talk about how they got to here.
188: Autism Across the Spectrum with Betty McCluskey
This week’s guest is Betty McCluskey, a psychotherapist and licensed professional counselor specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders. From the autistic tendencies in cats to Aspergers to full disability, the conversation covers the spectrum, as well as the Wicked Witch of the West (on a mostly separate note). Also, chocolate.
187: Productive Cognition with Luc Beaudoin
Brett is joined this week by Luc Beaudoin, an affective cognitive scientist focusing on cognitive productivity in his research, development, writing, and training services. A lively discussion of productivity, sleep, and memory ensues…
186: Defining Obstreperous with Harold Kachelmyer
Harold Kachelmyer, kind-of-sort-of operations manager for a commercial office furniture dealer, joins Brett to discuss a passion for comfort, mechanical endeavors, building microphones, and a love of language.