Home Work Podcast

Harry and Dave walk through all the apps they use to get work done on their phones and how many of them work together to create efficiencies when they're not at their desks. Patrons: stick around afterward for a late, but lively discussion about what the hosts were hoping to hear about during today's Apple announcement. Weekly episodes will now feature bonus content only for patrons as added incentive to subscribe. If there's a topic you want to hear discussed, let us know! Dave's Tool of...

Dave and Harry talk about how we can mitigate the interruptions in our lives as we continue to work from home, where our personal and professional lives collide. Harry's Tool of the Week - Craft Tables Dave’s Tool of the Week - Keychron K2 Mechanical Keyboard (blue switches) Links - "How to manage interruptions when working from home" | The Homeworker - I Miss My Café - “Autumn Sunny Day in the Forest Ambience with Soothing Lake Waves Sounds and Birdsong for Relaxation” |...

Harry and Dave discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Ida and go into a deep discussion on surviving a natrual disaster with your data—and your mental health—intact. Help Harry’s Family Recover from Hurricane Ida Harry wound up with six feet of river water in his basement due to flooding from the storm. A decade’s worth of family heirlooms, clothes, tools, and more were lost. If you can, please help his family get back on their feet by donating to his GoFundMe. Harry’s GoFundMe...

Dave welcomes special guest cohost Chris Ullrich who steps in for Harry Chris' Tool of the Week Rotring 600 mechanical pencil Dave’s Tool of the Week Baronfig Squire Pen Links Harry's GoFundMe Check Out Our New Website Home Work is officially independent! If you aren't already subscribed to the show, make sure you head on over to thehomeworkpodcast.com to get each new episode every Tuesday. Support Your Local Bookshop You can now help Home Work and your local bookstore by buying books...

Harry and Dave discuss the difficult task of charging what you're worth—how to arrive at a price, how to deal with cheap clients, and why it’s necessary to avoid “exposure.” Harry's Tool of the Week - Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener Dave’s Tool of the Week - HiveBloom Links - KUM Automatic Brake Long Point 2 Step Pencil Sharpener + 2 Spare Blades - Red - Field Notes Signature - Field Notes Space Pen - Fisher Space Pens | JetPens - “How to Clean and Maintain your Commercial...

Dave and Harry discuss the myth of “work life balance” in a time when it’s harder than ever to separate our jobs from our personal lives—and what we can do to achieve some peace. Harry's Tool of the Week - Focos Dave’s Tool of the Week - Flickr Links - Instagram - TikTok - Glass Check Out Our New Website Home Work is officially independent! If you aren't already subscribed to the show, make sure you head on over to thehomeworkpodcast.com to get each new episode every...

Harry and Dave talk about how all the Zooming and Teams-ing of our remote work lifestyles are burning us out on constant collaboration, with some ideas on how to fix it. Harry's Tool of the Week - Imdone Links - Stationery Adjacent podcast - The Shelf Life: A Podcast Sitcom - Slack - Microsoft Teams - Zoom Check Out Our New Website Home Work is officially independent! If you aren't already subscribed to the show, make sure you head on over to thehomeworkpodcast.com to get each new...

Dave and Harry walk through what it takes to turn a hobby into a side hustle, prioritizing the work we do outside our 9-5s, and when to take a side hustle to the next level. Dave's Tool of the Week - Apple Time Machine Harry's Tool of the Week - Craft Links - 10 Candles - SNL Synchronized Swimming Skit - SuperDuper for Mac - Backblaze - Carbonite - Dropbox - The Prophet by Harry Marks | Kindle and eBook Check Out Our New Website Home Work is officially independent! If you...

Harry and Dave discuss the different methodologies we can use to help us prioritize our tasks on a daily basis. Remember: if everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority. Dave’s Tool of the Week Google Keep Harry’s Tool of the Week Sin Shine Compressed Air 3.0 Links Ugmonk AnalogThingsChronodexFantasticalSorted Check Out Our New Website Home Work is officially independent! If you aren’t already subscribed to the show, make sure you head on over to thehomeworkpodcast.com to get...

Dave and Harry chat with podcaster and YouTuber Jay Miller about how he gets his work done, whether powering down is even an option for him, the power of scheduled breaks, and how he avoids burnout. If you’re already subscribed to our Patreon, you’ll also get access to this month’s Extra Credit episode where Jay answers a few fun questions before explaining how Conduit, his new podcast on RelayFM, came to be. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Baronfig. Use code HOMEWORK21 at checkout...

Harry and Dave discuss how to prepare for a vacation so you can actually relax instead of worrying about what might be going on at the office. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Baronfig. Use code HOMEWORK21 at checkout and save 20% on all purchases of $50 or more. Dave's Tool of the Week Serenity Harry's Tool of the Week AlphaSmart Links "Hundreds of Frito-Lay workers on strike in Topeka, citing forced overtime and 84-hour workweeks" Visit Us On the Web Head on...

Harry and Dave gush about their hobbies - from Dungeons & Dragons to magic to painting to writing and everything in-between, they go deep on what keeps them grounded outside the office and why it's important for everyone to have a creative outlet. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Baronfig. Use code HOMEWORK21 at checkout and save 20% on all purchases of $50 or more. Dave's Tool of the Week AirBuddy (The first 100 customers who use this link get 10% off) Harry's Tool of the...

Dave and Harry talk about the various ways we can power down after a long day at work and how to preserve some semblance of work/life balance in a Work from Home world. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Baronfig. Use code HOMEWORK21 at checkout and save 20% on all purchases of $50 or more. Dave's Tool of the Week Bower Multipod 6-in-1 Tripod Selfie Stick with Remote Shutter for Smartphones Harry's Tool of the Week iPadOS 15 Links Ugmonk AnalogUgmonk Analog Review by The...

Harry and Dave extend their conversation from last week by discussing the ways we can keep others accountable. Nobody works in a silo and sometimes you need to do what's necessary to make sure the people on your team stay on top of their own tasks. Listen carefully and take notes - there's a lot packed into this one. Dave's Tool of the Week DDC Stuff Sheath Harry's Tool of the Week LEGO Typewriter Links BasecampWorkfrontHarry on Twitch Check Out Our New Website Home Work is...

Harry and Dave outline ways to keep oneself accountable and begin to dive into the topic of whether we can keep others accountable - something they'll be discussing in-depth on an upcoming episode. Dave's Tool of the Week Coffeehouse Harry's Tool of the Week Dice and Doing Links 8 Productivity Experts on the Tricks They Use to Hold Themselves Accountable Check Out Our New Website Home Work is officially independent! If you aren't already subscribed to the show, make sure...

Dave and Harry dive into the Home Work mailbag to answer listener questions and discuss important topics like siloing our devices, being present, and the wonder of public libraries. Dave's Tool of the Week Tape Harry's Tool of the Week Default Folder X Links Silo Your Devices.Remote Work Locations Check Out Our New Website Home Work is officially independent! If you aren't already subscribed to the show, make sure you head on over to thehomeworkpodcast.com to get each new...

Harry and Dave kick off Accountability Month with a discussion on holding yourself accountable: how do you stay on top of projects without letting others down? How do you overcome a lack of drive in finishing incomplete tasks? How do you avoid burning out? They dive deep in this one. Dave's Tool of the Week Kim's Convenience Harry's Tool of the Week Tyler Stalman on YouTube Links Sorted3ThingsAgendaNotionOmniFocusFreedomSereneSelf Control Check Out Our New Website! Home...

Dave and Harry talk about working outside of the home, especially as lockdowns begin to lift. Looking for tips and best practices while getting your work done in a coffee shop, a library, or other non-office? Listen in. Dave's Tool of the Week The James Brand "Elko" Folding Knife Harry's Tool of the Week Dark Noise for MacOS Links "What if Remote Work Didn’t Mean Working from Home?" | The New Yorker Check Out Our New Website! Home Work is officially independent! If you...

Harry and Dave chat about the importance of taking breaks to facilitate productivity. Dave's Tool of the Week Field Notes Fifty Harry's Tool of the Week Page Anchor Links Microbreaking"Making Good Choices On The Entrepreneurial Path"David Lynch Teaches Typing"Study Guides (VIDEO): 5 Inexpensive Items to Make Your Desk Look Like a Million Bucks" Check Out Our New Website! Home Work is officially independent! If you aren't already subscribed to the show, make sure you head on...

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