The Important Thing

The One About Productivity (Again)

In our 92nd episode, we talk about the ongoing battle with productivity tool swirl. Again. Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0092.mp3

August 29, 2025

The One About Founder Mode

In our 91st episode, we talked about Founder Mode long after everyone else had moved on. Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0091.mp3

July 12, 2025

The One About Exercise

In our 90th epsiode, we walk through all the benefits of improving our exercise strategy. Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0090.mp3

April 2, 2025

The One About Fiber

In our 89th episode, we talk about the wires that bring us the bits. And then Derrick the editor time travels. Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0089.mp3

January 10, 2025

The One About the Software Developer’s Handbook

In our 88th episode and WAY AFTER the book was published, Lyle and I talk about the Software Developer’s Career Handbook. Yes, this book was published a year ago.  Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0088.mp3

December 29, 2024

The One About World Building

In our 87th episode, we talk about world-building, but we mostly talk about shows that we love with a minimal amount of spoiler alerts. Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0087.mp3

December 28, 2024

The One About Gifts and Bees

In our 86th episode, we talk timepieces (again), and then we somehow segue to bees. Brace for it. Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0086.mp3

December 1, 2024

The One About Dapper

In our 85th episode, we talk dapper and how it might be armor. Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0085.mp3

November 10, 2024

The One About Rabbit Holes

In our 84th episode, we go deep on the idea of why it’s bad to be busy.   Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0084.mp3

August 31, 2024

The One About Your AI Tools

In our 83rd episode, we revisit the various use cases we’ve discovered with our favorite AI tools.  Enjoy it now, or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0083.mp3

May 5, 2024