1:16:13

S01:E08 Feb 12, 2025

The Higher Dimensional Me

1.8 The Higher Dimensional Me Mike and Josh have a conversation about the past year and their aspirations for the new year, including their personal lives, relationships, and future goals. They discuss their desire for more authentic connections and a better balance between their online and offline interactions, also mentioning their struggles with technology and media. They share their intention to focus on prioritization and reducing distractions, and they explore their creative interests such as reading and video games, alongside plans for their podcast. (Recorded December 30, 2024) Editing by: Isaac (at) thetitlegoeshere.com Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes Book: Wind and Truth, Brandon Sanderson Tool: YearCompass Book: Meditations for Mortals, Oliver Burkeman Blog Article: So you wanna de-bog yourself, Adam Mastroianni Blog: The New Localism, Bruce Katz Book: Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport

1:03:48

S01:E07 Jan 30, 2025

A Little Marital Embezzlement

Mike and Josh catch up while both feeling under the weather, discussing work stress, digital distractions, and finding clarity in life's priorities. They dive into their experiences with Oliver Burkeman's "Meditations for Mortals," exploring themes of productivity, screen time, and giving yourself grace. The conversation meanders through holiday plans, seasonal depression, and their ongoing efforts to find balance in work and life. (Recorded December 13, 2024) Book: Meditations for Mortals, Oliver Burkeman Podcast: The Productivity Trap (w/ Oliver Burkeman), Deep Questions with Cal Newport Podcast: Cortex #162 2025 Yearly Themes Blog: Experimental History Adam Mastroianni's Science House Blog: Alan Jacob's Micro.blog Film: ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! Book: Show Your Work, Austin Kleon

1:33:50

S01:E06 Jan 15, 2025

As a White Man of a Certain Age

IDK we recorded this forever ago and I forgot what we talked about [Recorded November 22, 2024] Tool: YearCompass Podcast: The Productivity Trap (w/ Oliver Burkeman), Deep Questions with Cal Newport Book: Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman Book: Meditations for Mortals, Oliver Burkeman Advent of Code App: Reeder App: Readwise Reader Article: Underrated ways to change the world, Experimental History Notebook: Traveler's 2025 Weekly Planner with Memo Fountain Pen: Kaweco Sport Podcast: Pen Addict Article: How to drive a stake through your own good heart, Experimental History Wikipedia: Goodhart's Law Reddit Post: The X Effect Book: Atomic Habits, James Clear Book: Shape Up, Basecamp (Free)

2:01:28

S01:E05 Dec 13, 2024

Not a Current Events Show

(Recorded Nov 15) Josh and Mike discuss processing their reactions to the recent election results, with both focusing on reducing news/social media consumption and finding more meaningful ways to engage locally. They explore Josh's complex job situation involving multiple potential roles and organizational changes. They reflect on building authentic connections, hosting gatherings, and cultivating deeper conversations. The episode ends with both hosts contemplating personal growth and identity as they navigate different decades of their lives. The Onion, Physical Subscription Mike's Website: www.selsky.me - Essay: Once More Into the Breach - Essay: Fractured Realities Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman Movie: Network (1976) App: Reeder App: Play (YouTube Watch Later) Book: Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport Book: One-Shot Wonders, Roll and Play Press Blog Article: Open Table Manifesto, The Alexandrian Video: The West Marches, Matthew Colville (Open Table DnD) Article: The Clubhouse App and the Rise of Oral Psychodynamics, The Insight(Orality vs the Written Word) Book: How to Know a Person, David Brooks Blog: Good conversations have lots of doorknobs, Experimental History Research Article: Do conversations end when people want them to? Article: The 36 Questions That Lead to Love, NYTimes Did Josh miss some show notes? Have criticisms for Mike? Have a better name for the show? Email us at donotschedulepod {at} gmail { dot } com

2:04:13

S01:E04 Oct 17, 2024

Not a Motto, But Like a Mantra

Josh has a rough day, Mike has a Saga, Josh made a purchase, tangents on tangents. (Recorded Oct 3, 2024) [Fixed Chapters] Tech: Boox Palma App: Dumbify (Mike's Night Phone Widget) Tech: Boox Go Color 7 Tech: Boox Go 6 App: Reeder App: Readwise Reader Midori Notebooks Notebook: Midori Notebook (Grid) Notebook: Midori Dot Grid Notebook: Leuchtturm 1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2 Book: Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam (2020 edition) Book: How to Know a Person, David Brooks Podcast Episode: Life Kit Platonic Love Podcast Episode: Book Club with Michael Smerconish, David Brooks Interview App: SocialAI - AI Social Network

1:26:34

S01:E03 Oct 12, 2024

You Are a Very Silly Man

Josh and Mike discuss Josh's new e-ink device and his experiences using it for reading and note-taking. They also delve into the importance of community, touching on Bowling Alone, personal reflections on work, and organizing their lives. The conversation moves to family, memories, and their thoughts on potential parenthood, wrapping up with a discussion on the significance of community spaces and how they've found connection through their local bar and other environments. (Recorded September 6, 2023) Tech: Boox Go Color 7 App: Readwise Tech: Boox Go 6 Tech: iPad Mini Matte Screen Protector Tech: Boox 7" Page Book: Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam (2020 edition) Book: The Upswing, Robert Putnam Bellroy Notebook Cover Field Notes Subscription Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal Edition 3

1:22:00

S01:E02 Aug 16, 2024

What are we doing?

Mike and Josh are back from the woods. What are they doing? Why is Josh writing online? Why is Mike doing poetry? Have they been doing less trash? All that and more! Website/Platform: Micro.Blog Website: Take on Rules Podcast: Nate Silver on the Ezra Klein Show Book: On the Edge, Nate Silver Article: Why Cities Should Invest in "Second Places" Podcast: Acquired.fm on Howard Schultz/Starbucks Article: Not a Stranger, Not a Friend: The Second-Ring Relationships Our Cities Need More Of (Tiffany Owens Reed on Loose Ties)

1:35:35

S01:E01 Jul 19, 2024

Less Trash

Is this trash, can I have less of it please? Book: Daily Rituals, Mason Currey Readwise Reader Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Blog: Experimental History Article: Reading the news is the new smoking Wikipedia: Ezra Klein Wikipedia: Justin Robert Young Article: Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid YouTube: CGP Grey on Annual Themes Book: Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport Book: I'm Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come, Jessica Pan Wikipedia: Independent Order of Odd Fellows