Fields of Work

Does something feel different this episode? It’s the end of season one of Fields of Work! This week Sam and Max talk about best Halloween costumes and childhood trick or treating. Max gives a final farm update and recaps the season. Max shares his car troubles. Sam went to a work retreat in New York and tells us about the new initiative he’s in charge of. Lastly they talk about the future of Fields of Work.

Thank you for following along and listening to the first season of Fields of Work. It’s been a lot of fun sitting down to record every week and share a bit about our work lives. This first season has been a real trial period and we are excited for some of the ideas we have for the upcoming months. We hope you’ll follow along as we prepare for season 2!

Sam and Max are a bit rusty. You may hear some interjections from Siri or a seventh month old puppy. Sam and Max catch up after a long break. They reminisce on the genius of Super Mario Strikers. Max talks about why he loves fall farming so much. Hint: it involves less work. Sam gives an update on his project. Things are going well. They need more “Action Meeting” facilitators. Anyone? Lastly, they tease next week’s topic. What is Sam actually doing at work?

Max goes on a Boston adventure, eats food, and sees Important History Places. Sam went to Florida for work and did not see any Important History Places (but did travel with no backup pants). Max got a new job where he can exercise one of his core competencies, moving things hither and thither. Sam is getting ready for another Florida trip and in a real twist-em-up Sam teaches Max a new weeding game.

Sam and Max talk about superpowers. Max gives a final lamb update. Max talks about how his season is coming to an end. Sam recounts his travels last week and explains what a “silent meeting” is. Lastly, Sam describes his ideal consulting company.

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Sam and Max recap their Labor Day travels. Sam drove through Manhattan and attended the US Open. Max describes his ideal farm — or at least tries to.

Sam apologizes for mistakes he made on the last episode. Max shares why farming goes well with his love of lists. Max gives a very big lamb update and talks a bit about crop failures. Sam talks about leadership and the future of work. They bond over their love of rewatching shows.

Sam relives his glory years. Sam and Max talk about their favorite desserts. Max learned how to naturally dye fabric. They discuss how well their jobs line up with their personalities.

Sam saw Hamilton. Max and Sam talk about what vegetables they are. Max gives a lamb and pig update. Max shares his horror highway story. Sam tells us about his walk to work. They pitch their new business venture, farm to table diner. Max talks about his flying experience and Sam gives his flying advice.

What’s that? Sam and Max are in the same room?!  A Fields of Work first. Sam gives us a lamb update and pig update. Max recounts his week, from baking to trips to vets. Sam needs a beard barber. Sam is going to see Hamilton. Sam tells us what he is tracking these days. 

Max recounts his birthday weekend. Sam hosted a meeting on meetings. Max updates everyone on the sick lambs. Sam and Max do a quick check in round. Lastly Sam tells us what makes a good consultant.