Systematic

Guest-Host Merlin Mann welcomes Guest-Guest Brett Terpstra to subvert the show's format like never before, discuss their mutual "connected TV" hangups, and the progress of Brett's "shower practice" since last they podcast.

Sir John Hargrave, author of a new book called Mind Hacking, joins Brett to talk about the parallels between the human brain and a computer program, and how to break out of even the most stubborn loops that keep you down.

A few years ago, Jean MacDonald left a company she co-founded to run App Camp For Girls full-time. She and Brett discuss future expansion plans, App Camp's first app, and making tech education accessible.

Molly Holzschlag was part of a core group (and the most publicly-facing woman) who were influential in the development of what we now know as the world wide web. She helped define a path for the web's future that was ethical and served humanity.

Over the years, Molly has authored 35 books that have influenced web designers and developers throughout the history of the web.

This is the first installment of a Systematic series about her career and --- in the process --- the dawn and growth of the world wide web.

Molly Holzschlag Part 1

Ashley Esqueda returns to talk about working on a daily talk show (Tomorrow Daily on CNET), the considerations that go into a decision to have (or not have) kid, and a dozen more things that make her fascinating.

Brett met Kelly Guimont while writing for TUAW. She is now writing for The Mac Observer, in addition to doing social media and support for TextExpander. Their discussion covers life as a professional blogger and podcaster, leaving secure day jobs, and the trials of being a full-time freelancer. Also, a music-heavy Top 3 Picks that offers new listening materials for everybody!

Grant Robertson joins Brett to talk about life as a product manager, team diplomacy, and bridging the gap between tech and design.

Grant Robertson joins Brett to talk about life as a product manager, team diplomacy, and bridging the gap between tech and design.

Rich Stevens---webcartoonist and fellow ESN podcaster---joins Brett to talk about how we get things done in spite of ourselves.

Rich Stevens---webcartoonist and fellow ESN podcaster---joins Brett to talk about how we get things done in spite of ourselves.