The Omni Show

What happens when creative passion meets radical transparency? In this rigorously honest and energizing conversation, Brett Terpstra shares how his love of building tools and his openness about living with bipolar disorder and ADHD have shaped a career that’s helped thousands. From crashing WordPress servers to developing cult-favorite apps like Marked and Bunch, Brett walks us through the highs, lows, and lessons of designing a life that works with your unique brain.

We explore how simple checklists, daily grid routines, and frictionless automation with OmniFocus help him stay grounded and productive. Whether you're a power user or simply curious about how the right tools can support mental health, this episode offers a candid, insightful look at what it really means to get things done.

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In this episode of The Omni Show, UX Designer, Christian Young, shares how a passion for solving problems and helping others drove his path from customer support to crafting seamless user experiences. You’ll hear how OmniFocus 4 tackled some of the most frustrating pain points in mobile task management, and why design is about more than just pretty buttons: It’s about empowering users to do what matters.

We explore the balancing act of redesigning an app for thousands of die-hard users while still staying friendly to newcomers, and how Apple’s new liquid glass design is reshaping UI decisions. Whether you're a designer, developer, or productivity enthusiast, you'll walk away with insights on creative process, intentional UX, and the human side of building great software.

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In this episode of The Omni Show, CEO Ken Case joins us to unpack the Omni Group’s 2025 roadmap in the wake of WWDC. We explore how Omni’s significant investment in SwiftUI adoption is now paying off, transforming both the user experience and development efficiency across all Omni apps.

Beyond compatibility with the upcoming OSs, Ken also outlines some of the next planned investments for the Liquid Glass design language, the Apple Intelligence Foundation Models, incorporating iPad Windows, making Omni Automation even smarter, improving app synchronization speed for folks around the globe, and more.

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In this episode of The Omni Show, Tuple CEO, Stephen Dolan, shares how he navigated major professional shifts while keeping his OmniFocus setup remarkably simple. He explores how clarity, consistency, and trust form the foundation of both his task management and leadership approaches.

From building a custom automation that reveals where his time actually goes, to rethinking how often he needs to keep every task he captures, Stephen offers a grounded look at managing complexity without losing focus. His reflections are a reminder that staying grounded doesn’t require a complex system: just the discipline to review and refine what truly matters.

Daniel Von Fange, senior engineer at Origin Protocol, has spent about a quarter century chasing “perfect code.”   His journey spans industrial robotics, firmware for embedded systems, and today’s high-stakes world of crypto-currency smart contracts.

In this wide-ranging conversation with host Andrew J. Mason, Daniel reveals the visualization workflow—in OmniGraffle—that helps him spot hidden bugs, simplify complex systems, and save millions in potential exploitations.

In this compelling return to The Omni Show, Jason Atwood—now CEO of Arkus—dives into how two decades of OmniFocus usage continue to shape his leadership, his decision making, and the team culture. Andrew and Jason explore the evolution of productivity tools in the face of AI, what it means to conduct a decade-in-review inside OmniFocus, and how Atwood is future-proofing his organization by embedding GTD & OmniFocus at every level.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to task management, this episode inspires reflection, alignment, and growth. Plus: the three OmniFocus features Jason can't live without, and how his daughter’s study setup gave him the ultimate productivity parenting win.

Today, we join Andrew Canion—manager, podcaster, and basketball commentator—as he reveals how OmniFocus fuels his productivity. Overseeing 16 remote centers in Western Australia while excelling in multiple roles, he shares how sharp task management and streamlined workflows boost his efficiency.

We dive into focus, automation, and review cycles, offering keen insights on mastering projects without stress. Whether you’re an OmniFocus expert or seeking a refined system, this episode delivers smart, real-world strategies to elevate your productivity with finesse.

Today, we chat with Lee Garrett, the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline, about how he uses OmniFocus to stay on top of things. Lee takes us through his journey—from IT tech to project manager to business owner—and how productivity tools have helped along the way. He shares how he works OmniFocus into his daily routine, alongside OmniPlan, DevonThink, Obsidian, and Hookmark, plus his thoughts on automation, risk management, and staying efficient. If you're looking to level up your workflow, you’ll love this episode!

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In this episode of The Omni Show, we sit down with Rosemary Orchard, a renowned productivity expert and co-host of TWiT.tv’s iOS Today, to explore how she optimizes her workflow with OmniFocus. From batching tasks and contextual computing to leveraging OmniOutliner, OmniPlan, and Omni Automation, Rosemary shares her best strategies for staying on top of multiple projects without feeling overwhelmed.

She also dives into the power of AI, using Focus across her Apple devices, and automation tips to streamline your daily work. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you optimize your task management system!

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In this episode of The Omni Show, we sit down with Ken Case, CEO of the Omni Group, to dive into this year's 2025 Omni Roadmap Blog Post. Ken shares insights on remote work, automation improvements, and getting the inner-workings in Omni apps ready for Apple Intelligence.

We also discuss what's coming up for OmniFocus 4, the redesign of OmniGraffle 8, and how decades of user feedback is shaping the new features. Whether you're a dedicated Omni user or just curious about the latest developments, this episode offers an inside look at what’s happened and what’s next.

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