Whims That Work
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoe Buhlig and Drew Coffman talk about technology and productivity, and how the former plays a role in the latter.
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All the Bells and Whistles Without All the Bells and Whistles
November 12, 2018 23:45 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDrew decides that it’s time to investigate note-taking the way that task-management is often investigated! This sparks a long discussion on apps (or a decision not to use them), and how to avoid getting stuck in a space where writing just isn’t as easy as it used to be. Evernote (https://evernote.com) NVAlt (http://brettterpstra.com/projects/nvalt/) iTerm (https://iterm2.com) Ulysses (http://www.ulysses.app) OneNote (https://www.onenote.com) Day One (https://dayone.me) Chatology (https://flex...
It’s Where the Widgets Are
October 15, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBJoe has done something out of character, updating to iOS 12 and Mojave with quickness. Drew asks why, and the two talk about Siri Shortcuts, dark mode, and a third-party app that makes both of their MacBook Pro setups so much sweeter. Triggering Sonos with Shortcuts (https://www.macstories.net/ios/how-to-trigger-ifttt-applets-with-ios-12s-new-shortcuts-app-and-siri/) Drew’s home screen (https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/7/7ff9401c-9486-4a50-aa2e-e8b8101ea80d/UjWQtdHV.jpeg) Drew’s widgets (ht...
We Really Gotta Talk About Team Management
September 17, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBAs Joe and Drew both grow their respective businesses, their usual task management talk transitions to a similar topic: team management. Drew gives the floor to Joe, who talks about why he manages projects and not people, and how to find the right system. Discourse (https://discourse.org/) Slack (https://slack.com/) Basecamp (https://slack.com/) Trello (https://trello.com/) Rocketchat (https://rocket.chat/) Tyranny of the Urgent (http://www.amazon.com/dp/087784092X/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Eise...
A Brick and Mortar Space
September 03, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBDrew bought a coffee shop. He tells the story, and talks about how it’s changing his productivity habits. Coffee Bar’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coffeebarredding/) Waffle Happy Hour (https://www.instagram.com/coffeebarredding/) Feast (http://www.feastcoffee.com) Things (https://culturedcode.com)
Downtime Accountability Group
July 16, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBJoe turns this episode into a confessional and makes a vulnerable statement: He’s a phone addict. Drew and Joe discuss our modern tendency to spend too much time on our devices, Joe reveals how he’s dealing with it, and Drew covers the ways that iOS 12 provides some ‘app limits’ of its own. Since iOS 12 gets brought up, so too does the other looming Apple beta: Mojave. iOS 12 (https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/) A breakdown of Screen Time and Downtime (https://slate.com/technology/201...
Back to a Digital Task Manager
July 02, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBAn episode dedicated to a singular topic: Joe is back to using OmniFocus. OmniFocus (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1346190318?at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Procourse (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id904237743?at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Todoist (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id572688855?at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Things (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id904237743?at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Desktop-Class Productivity for iPad (https://culturedcode.com/things/blog/2018/05/desktop-class-productivity-for-ipad/) Keyhous...
Move from One Phase to Another
June 18, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBDrew talks about his new business venture, Keyhouse! After Joe introduced Procourse last week, this conversation continues the same dialogue on freelance work becoming something bigger. Keyhouse (http://keyhou.se) ProCourse (https://procourse.co)
The Whole Working on the Internet Dilemma
June 04, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBJoe talks about his new business venture, ProCourse! This leads to a conversation about the natural evolution from freelancer to business owner, and all of the challenges that come with it: Setting goals (or choosing not to), getting buried in email, adding yet-another-Slack channel, and telling people IRL what you do in the first place. ProCourse (https://procourse.co) The 12 Week Year (https://amzn.to/2xDx7nz) Is It Even Good to Have Goals? (http://whimsthatwork.fm/18) Mailmate (https://fre...
Now Somehow an Employer
May 21, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBJoe transcends the typical mailbox and gets a UPS box of his own. This leads to a conversation about home offices, which leads to a conversation about wanting to appear legitimate, which leads to an unexpected conversation about learning how to take on new roles. UPS Mailboxes (https://www.theupsstore.com/mailboxes) Man Allegedly Used Change Of Address Form To Move UPS Headquarters To His Apartment (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/10/610102872/man-allegedly-used-change-of-addr...
Do the Work at the Beginning
May 07, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MBDrew has learned from his past mistakes, but is still trying to make everything a bit more optimized. How many times must his desktop overflow before he sets up a file management script or two? Joe shares his own workflows and methods, and the two discuss the ‘work’ that lets you do work more efficiently. Hazel (https://www.noodlesoft.com/manual/hazel/installation-setup/install-hazel/) Launch Center Pro (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/launch-center-pro/id532016360?mt=8) Workflow (https://itu...
You Had a Windows Phone?
April 23, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBDrew has some recording difficulties, which leads to a conversation about redundancy and what happens when something breaks. Joe asks some questions brought about from last week’s conversations, and the two reveal their pre-iPhone hardware stances. Then, Joe goes in-depth on his analog task management set up. Windows Mobile 5.0 (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Mobile_5.0) Drew’s phone, the T-Mobile MDA (http://www.brighthand.com/assets/4819.jpg) Building an analog task manager (https:...
A Thing Against Printers
April 09, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19.5 MBA tech glitch Drew experiences leads to a wide-ranging discussion about tech support, automated cars, and the pros and cons of being an early adopter. Joe is not as convinced about living on the cutting edge. Drew’s label maker (https://amzn.to/2JvxBh5) A typical label maker (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X9VZ70/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Self-Driving Uber Car Kills Pedestrian in Arizona (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/19/technology/uber-driverless-fatality.html) Robot with $100 in Bitcoin Buys D...
A Very Web Developer Solution
March 26, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBDrew has some chair problems. Standing desks are discussed, which (of course) leads to a conversation about the future of iPads. Then, Joe discusses his new notes app solution. Slack, built with Electron (https://slack.engineering/building-hybrid-applications-with-electron-dc67686de5fb) Jekyll (https://jekyllrb.com/) Discourse (https://discourse.org/) Disqus (https://disqus.com/) Joe’s Personal Discourse Theme (https://meta.discourse.org/t/joes-personal-discourse-theme/83342) Due (https://itu...
Moving from Tool to Tool
March 12, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBDrew gives Joe a surprise check-in to see how his pen-and-paper task management system is working. A new distraction-less phone is hitting the market, and it leads to a conversation about what distracts us, and the different ways to avoid it. The episode where Joe went pen-and-paper with his task management (http://whimsthatwork.fm/10) Bear (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bear/id1016366447?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Drafts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drafts-quick-capture/id905337691?...
That’s Too Many Emails, Man
February 26, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 19 MBAn old topic (from episode 1!) resurfaces. Joe’s been testing out Setapp and gives his perspective. Then, the two talk new apps, email, and when distraction turns into addiction. Stoner (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590171993/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Setapp (https://setapp.com/) Todoist (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/todoist-organize-your-life/id572688855?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Ulysses (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ulysses/id1225571038?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Bartender (https://s...
For the Sake of Mental Freedom
February 12, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 20.3 MBDrew gets an office that’s juuuust close enough to the street for a passing ambulance to be featured as this week’s special guest. Joe and Drew share their new time banks, talk time-tracking, and distraction. Flow (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061339202/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Bookworm (https://bookworm.fm) Joe’s Time Bank (https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/7/7ff9401c-9486-4a50-aa2e-e8b8101ea80d/UCl8PT0r.jpeg) A Tactical List of How to Plan Your Days, Weeks, & Projects (http://mattragland.com/pl...
Is It Even Good to Have Goals?
January 29, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBThe morning routines conversation from the last episode prompts a bit of followup. Drew asks a daunting question: Is it good to have goals? Also, Joe asks Drew about his latest online project. Phantom Thread (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07943844F/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) There Will Be Blood (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017I91LI/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Lincoln (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BOLE7X0/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Gangs of New York (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RXQ800/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Mor...
I Don’t Think Anyone Likes Homework
January 15, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 24.5 MBIt’s 2018! How are Joe and Drew spending their mornings? Drew shares about a new upgrade to his analogue game, and Joe asks an interesting question: If you’re a book person, how does it feel to want to share that information with others? Morning Pages (http://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/) Libby (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/libby-by-overdrive/id1076402606?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Oak (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oak-meditation-breathing/id1210209691?mt=8&uo=4&at...
Multiple Fountain Pens, My God
January 01, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 12.3 MBDrew needs Joe’s help. It’s about pens. Kaweco AL Sport (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CQT1VU/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Pilot G2 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GAOTSW/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Bookworm (https://bookworm.fm) TWSBI on Goulet Pen (https://www.gouletpens.com/twsbi-diamond-580-fountain-pen-clear-fine/p/TW-M7443120) Lamy Safari (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002T401Y/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Pilot Varisty (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A9ZTB24/?tag=whimsthatwork-20) Leuchtturm1917 (http://www.ama...
All for a Space Gray Keyboard
December 18, 2017 11:00 - 45 minutes - 22.2 MBRight before recording, Drew took a look at his Mac’s desktop. This prompted some discussion. Also, a home automation talk. Joe’s not a fan. Ubersicth (http://tracesof.net/uebersicht/) Hazel (https://www.noodlesoft.com/whatsnew/) PostgreSQL 10 (https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1786/) Docker for Mac (https://www.docker.com/docker-mac) Shush (http://mizage.com/shush/) Fantastical (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fantastical-2/id975937182?mt=12&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Mac Bartender (https...
A New Toy
December 03, 2017 11:00 - 51 minutes - 25 MBIt’s new iPhone season and Joe and Drew both found themselves upgrading to the X. So, what would a technology podcast be without a discussion about home screens?
Decreasing in Searchability, Increasing in Awesomeness
November 20, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBJoe continues delving into the world of podcasting equipment, Drew continues to delve into the world of paper. More conversation on switching from digital to analog tools, and the many uses of whiteboards.
The Opposite of What I Needed but Exactly What I Wanted
November 06, 2017 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJoe gets a new podcasting setup. Drew talks about his latest experience working with pen and paper. A book sparks a conversation around the future of reading, note-keeping, and the often-discussed subject of input.
Paper Works
October 23, 2017 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37.6 MBJoe isn’t the biggest fan of Halloween. Drew finally sees the light. The two talk about paper versus digital, RSS versus Twitter, and using social networks instead of being used by them.
I’m Going to Have a Problem Tomorrow Because I’m Saying This Now
October 09, 2017 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBDrew went on a cruise, and worked at sea. Joe did NOT enjoy the redesign of a certain productivity app. The two share computer horror stories (though one of them has frustratingly never had any real problems), and Joe reveals a major new 'experiment'.
Can’t You Just Say What the ‘Content’ Is??
September 25, 2017 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBDrew thinks “content” is a dirty word. Joe thinks giving two hours every week to pondering questions seems like a whole lot of time. Also, more conversation on space for silence. Show notes: If you ever hear me use the phrase “create content” without sarcasm please know you have my full permission to cut me down where I stand. (https://twitter.com/DrewCoffman/status/902340093205028865) Joshua Ginter (https://twitter.com/joshuaginter) Joshua’s travel logs (https://www.joshuaginter.com/stories/...
It’s All Hacked Together
September 11, 2017 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBBread followup! Ulysses. Workflows, Launch Center Pro, URL schemes, and the very different ways that Drew and Joe view these tools. Show notes: Ulysses (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ulysses/id1225571038?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Setapp (https://setapp.com) Gemini 2 (https://macpaw.com/gemini) Timing (https://timingapp.com/?lang=en) Pagico (https://www.pagico.com) Workflow (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/workflow/id915249334?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) The Five Minute Journal (http:/...
Whole Wheat
August 21, 2017 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBUlysses and the subscription model for apps. Medium versus Jekyll. Also, Joe bakes some sourdough bread. Show notes: Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation (http://amzn.to/2fWWsjS) The last episode of Whims That Work (http://whimsthatwork.fm/6) Ulysses (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ulysses/id1225571038?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Day One (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/day-one-journal/id1044867788?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Scrivener (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scrivener/id...
I Could Just Do It for 10,000
August 07, 2017 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.8 MBJoe and Drew talk about working from home, freelancing, and keeping your own schedule. Also of note: A new package from Joe’s secret admirer. Show notes: ‘The CEO of Barstool Sports says she measures job candidates' responsiveness by texting them at odd hours on the weekends’ (http://www.businessinsider.com/ceo-of-barstool-sports-texting-employees-2017-7) Google Voice (http://voice.google.com) Hose Timers (http://amzn.to/2fll19L) AirPods (https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEF2AM/A/airpods)...
A Beautiful Utopia of Input
July 24, 2017 11:00 - 49 minutes - 77.4 MBJoe goes to MacStock and sparks a discussion on the subject of conferences. Drew takes a deep dive into the strength of ‘Input’ and the helpful benefits of personality assessments. Also…Joe considers blacksmithing? Show notes: MacStock (https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com) World Domination Summit (https://worlddominationsummit.com) AltConf (http://altconf.com) App: The Human Story (http://appdocumentary.com) Craft + Commerce (https://convertkit.com/conference/) Seth Godin (http://amzn.to/2g...
Burn Energy, Gain Energy
July 10, 2017 11:00 - 54 minutes - 81.8 MBJoe gets a new computer, and the purchase sparks some discussion on the merits of the touch bar. It’s…good? Drew provides some iOS 11 note-taking updates, and brings up the topic of Twitter and the idea of meaningful distractions. Show notes: HFS+ (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/HFS_Plus) Cortex Episode 15 (https://www.relay.fm/cortex/15) Joe’s mysterious gift (https://www.instagram.com/p/BVicuKlFIFk) Razer DeathAdder (http://amzn.to/2u6fQk4) Mad Cats M.O.U.S. 9 (http://amzn.to/2uFpZRX) Mad...
Books Are Expensive
June 26, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBDrew goes to the library, Joe gives an all-important nap update, and the two talk about note-taking habits, memorization, and task managers. Show notes: Oyster (http://www.oysterbooks.com) The Past and Future City (http://amzn.to/2rSvyug) Prizmo Go (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prizmo-go-instant-text-capture/id1183367390?mt=8&uo=4&at=1010l7cc&ct=wtw) Jesus’ Son (http://amzn.to/2tbI7Fq) Will Patton’s narrated books (http://www.audible.com/guestauthor/Guest_Editor_Narrator_Patton) Siempo (ht...
The Better Off These Things Get
June 19, 2017 10:00 - 49 minutes - 74.1 MBWWDC 2017 is over, and a new iPad may or may not have been bought. Apple's updates are discussed, along with the future of productivity and how tech like augmented reality and voice assistants might come into play. Show notes: JoeBuhlig.com (https://joebuhlig.com) Coffman.co (http://coffman.co) Recording a podcast locally on iOS without a Mac (https://sixcolors.com/post/2016/12/recording-a-podcast-locally-on-ios-without-a-mac/) Matt Birchler (https://twitter.com/mattbirchler) BirchTree (https...
Soybeans & Modbooks
June 06, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBDrew learns about soybean breeding and growing up on a farm, Joe learns about long-forgotten 2000s-era technology, and each host considers what got them interested in the topic of productivity and how it's impacted them today. Show notes: Soybean flowers (http://passel.unl.edu/Image/siteImages/Soycross-LG.jpg) The War of Art (http://amzn.to/2rwgXVb) Bookworm (https://bookworm.fm) Modbook (http://www.modbook.com) Drew's first computer? (https://68.media.tumblr.com/462134ae4c16f63ea62ca3a0cc1b...