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Back to Work

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 621: Hairy Legs and the Whole Nine

Episode 621: Hairy Legs and the Whole Nine

You’re either early or you’re late; leave time for a flat tire; have you tried melatonin?; a new search engine and some ... Read more

18 Jul 2023

1hr 9mins

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Episode 620: Happy to be a Chair

Episode 620: Happy to be a Chair

With Merlin on the mend, your hosts discuss actors named Hurt, comic books, and old Macs. Links:The Computer Chronicles ... Read more

11 Jul 2023

58mins

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Episode 619: A Beautiful Jam-Up

Episode 619: A Beautiful Jam-Up

DISCUSSED: A self-hypnosis recommendation leads to another look at meditation (as well as not-meditation), plus Merlin h... Read more

27 Jun 2023

1hr 15mins

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Episode 618: The Living Room Test

Episode 618: The Living Room Test

DISCUSSED: Dan sets up his little office, your hosts talk about the new Apple dingus, and Merlin highlights some strong ... Read more

13 Jun 2023

1hr 7mins

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Episode 617: Trailer for the Future

Episode 617: Trailer for the Future

Dan needs your help with a flooring dilemma, and your hosts share some thoughts on WWDC announcements. Links:Overlooked!... Read more

6 Jun 2023

1hr 11mins

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Episode 616: Archipelagos of Functionality

Episode 616: Archipelagos of Functionality

Dan dives deep on his Sonos setup, and Merlin explores official state things. Links:Amazon.com: Pyle Home 4-Zone Channel... Read more

23 May 2023

1hr 10mins

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Episode 615: An Attractive Nuisance

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... Read more

17 May 2023

1hr 15mins

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Episode 614: Sloppy Boy

Episode 614: Sloppy Boy

Try to make sure fear is always preceded by curiosity.Links:(1) AI Generated Ad - Synthetic Summer. No real people featu... Read more

3 May 2023

1hr 23mins

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Episode 613: That's Hair and That's Robot

Episode 613: That's Hair and That's Robot

Merlin has a lot of thoughts about AI stuff.Links:The Nice Guys (2016) - IMDb

18 Apr 2023

1hr 4mins

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Episode 612: See All of Your Face

Episode 612: See All of Your Face

Dan's house continues to get smarter, and Merlin has some very good media picks.Links:boygenius - the film - YouTubeAnci... Read more

12 Apr 2023

1hr 4mins

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