616 episodes
Back to Work 5by5
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4.8 • 6 Ratings
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Back to Work is an award winning talk show with Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discussing productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more.
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Episode 617: Trailer for the Future
Dan needs your help with a flooring dilemma, and your hosts share some thoughts on WWDC announcements.
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Overlooked! A detail in The Shining that you’ve never seen - YouTube“A Little Dazzled” - A Gentle Introduction to XTC - playlist by merlinmann | Spotify“Your Head Keeps Shaking.” - playlist by merlinmann | SpotifyNew Wave That Still Stands Up - playlist by merlinmann | SpotifyThe features that didn’t get discussed onstage at WWDC – Six ColorsForté for iPhoneApple Vision Pro: a Post-Mac, iPhone and iPad Future With New VisionOS and Apps - Bloomberg -
Episode 616: Archipelagos of Functionality
Dan dives deep on his Sonos setup, and Merlin explores official state things.
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Amazon.com: Pyle Home 4-Zone Channel Speaker Switch Selector-Premium New & Improved Switch Box Hub, Distribution Box for Multi-Channel High Powered Stereo Amp A/B/C/D Switches, 4 Pairs Of Speakers, Black - PSS4 : ElectronicsArizona Facts | Office of the Arizona Governor — The bola tie was designated the official neckware of Arizona in 1973.Reviews and Ratings - RTINGS.comWiFi Speakers - Smart Speakers - IKEA -
Episode 615: An Attractive Nuisance
DISCUSSED: Merlin's family doesn't understand him; an extremely funny TV show is recommended; your hosts address some of the trade-offs that continue to hinder easy smart home adoption; Dan teases a big smart audio episode next week; and Merlin starts trying to tackle an unusual Thought Technology that's become very important to him: First, Make a Hole.
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Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help | WIREDBlueLiteBlocker/BlueLiteBlocker: A Chrome & Firefox extension for filtering out tweets from Twitter Blue users based on if they follow you and their follower count.30 Best Mac Menu Bar Apps: Supercharge Your Mac! - TechPPHome - NetflixKasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 15A, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, UL Certified, 2.4G WiFi Only, 1-Pack(EP10), White - - Amazon.comThe endless uses for an always-on Mac – Six ColorsBBC Precision The Measure of All Things 1of3 Time and Distance PDTV - YouTubeMerlin's Wisdom Projecthumanity.horseunwilling.horse🧵 Merlin's big announcement — So honored to announce that Werner Herzog will be directing a documentary about what it’s like to be on a casual 1-hour family hike with me.
Documentary Now! - "Soldier of Illusion" -
Episode 614: Sloppy Boy
Try to make sure fear is always preceded by curiosity.
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(1) AI Generated Ad - Synthetic Summer. No real people featured - By Private Island - YouTubeAmazon.com: Netatmo Weather Station Indoor Outdoor with Wireless Outdoor Sensor - Compatible with Amazon Alexa & Apple HomeKit : Patio, Lawn & GardenSöhne Mono fonts · Klim Type Foundry -
Episode 613: That's Hair and That's Robot
Merlin has a lot of thoughts about AI stuff.
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The Nice Guys (2016) - IMDb -
Episode 612: See All of Your Face
Dan's house continues to get smarter, and Merlin has some very good media picks.
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boygenius - the film - YouTubeAncient Warfare Expert Rates 10 Battle Tactics In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? - YouTubeWatch DAVE Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)Amazon.com: Google Nest Doorbell - (Wired, 2nd Gen) - Video Security Camera - Ash : Tools & Home ImprovementBram Stoker's Original Dracula Penguin Classic Books - EtsyRicky Jay 52 assistants medium - YouTubeThe Day Today - Peter O'Hanra-Hanrahan - YouTubeAmazon.com : Ajinomoto Ajipanda bottle 70g : Grocery & Gourmet Food
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Get ready for a meeting of the minds of Merlin Mann & Dan Benjamin, though so far (in first three episodes), it has mostly been Mann doing the talking, with Benjamin taking on the role of host, a winning combination.
Topics range from getting you to do the work you love, to ADD, to Buddhism and back again. Merlin and Dan will go in depth on topics only to go off on a tangent again in wildly enjoyable ride through their overlapping and complementary interests. Upcoming guest are promised and a tech talk segment (for the Nerds!) is thrown in at the end of an episode helping you to get things done focusing on Mac systems, which rounds off an great hour longish podcast.