Systematic

Lawyer, blogger, podcaster, and Mac productivity guy, David Sparks joins Brett to talk about freelancing, saying no to projects, and the latest and greatest top 3 picks.

Nathan Edwards is Lead Editor at The Wirecutter, one of the most trusted sites for tech product reviews. He joins Brett to discuss clarity and honesty in writing, his sci-fi book club podcast, childhood brain development, and much more.

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Zach Phillips, creative director of film production company The Kitchen, joins Brett to discuss his podcast project "The Murdertown Chronicles." Filmmaking, effective political activism, productivity, and getting extra clean in the shower.

Zach Phillips, creative director of film production company The Kitchen, joins Brett to discuss his podcast project "The Murdertown Chronicles." Filmmaking, effective political activism, productivity, and getting extra clean in the shower.

Author, essayist, and technology consultant Patrick Rhone joins Brett to comiserate about 2016 as well as discuss mental health and advocacy, both in Minnesota and across the U.S.A.

Elizabeth Pralat is strength and conditioning coach with a successful business. She joins Brett to talk about overcoming anorexia, female athleticism, and helping others reach their goals. Also, board gaming and knitting.

Andreas Zeitler and Sven Fechner from Der Übercast join Brett for an international discussion of politics, hyperactivity, mindfulness, exercise, and productivity.

* Der Übercast

* @derubercast

* @simplicitybliss

* @zettt

Top 3 picks

Sven:

* WorkSharp

* This Is Ground Tech Dopp Kit

* Cocoon Innovations Slim Backpack with GRID-IT

* Grid-It

* Whiplash

Andreas:

* Merkur Futur Adjustable Safety Razor

* Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

* XtoCC

Brett:

* The Deluxe Food Lover’s Companion

* RockRok Portable Bluetooth Tx/Rx Adapter

* Marked 2

Join in

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Come join the Systematic community on Slack, chat with guests, suggest new interviews, and even toss in your own top picks.

Also be sure to come check out Overtired with Brett and Christina Warren!

Heather Gold is a speaker, podcaster, activist, and geek comedian who creates interactive performances combining theatre, stand-up, and the Net. She's appeared on NPR, boingboing.net, TechTV, Air America, WIRED, The Wall Street Journal, and a dozen more.

Producer's Note: This episode was recorded prior to the 2016 U.S. Election and is double-length.