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A Flavor of Burnout 12/14/2025

A Flavor of Burnout Josh is overwhelmed. Is that new? It might not be new. Mike is halfway through wedding season, with three more to go. Both of the guys are into football (is that better than AI talk? Probably not.). TTRPG corner is back, with Josh struggling what to do with the aftermath of his Pinkerton Elton John. Note: We're looking for listener comments and questions ahead of our New Year's recording. Send them all to Mike's home address. If you don't have that, I guess use DoNotSchedulePod@gmail.com. (Recorded October 11, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: TTRPG: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/39400405

Wood and Lies 11/26/2025

Wood and Lies Mike is recording from his parents' house (with a special guest!) as wedding season looms ahead. He shares some of the shared history between him and Josh, and the internet community that first brought them (and listener Phil) together. At poetry night, Mike has a cathartic, emotional experience. Josh is drowning in copies of The Economist and dreams of an easier life schedule which has yet to come. He also attends a local charity event and has a chance encounter with a local celebrity of the legacy news media. Also, Infrastructure Week Part??? (Recorded September 6, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) [thetitlegoeshere.com](https://thetitlegoeshere.com/) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: Podcast: YouTube: D&D Tool: D&D Tool: Periodical: Periodical: Periodical: Short Story: Music Corner: Music Corner: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/39187020

Two Dudes That Don't Really Know What They're Talking About 10/11/2025

Two Dudes That Don't Really Know What They're Talking About Description: Season 3 is here - strap in for meta podcast talk and Mike and Josh arguing about AI (they're both wrong and we're banning the topic in future episodes, I swear). We've embedded chapter markers so you can skip through (I think, I don't actually know how that works). Mike is juggling projects and has musings on productivity culture. Josh is building community through Drop-In D&D and DMing for the first time. (Recorded August 16, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) [thetitlegoeshere.com](https://thetitlegoeshere.com/) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: Article: Article: TTRPG Corner TTRPG Dungeon: TTRPG Rules: TTRPG Book: TTRPG Setting and System: TTRPG Book: TTRPG Book: TTRPG Book: Fiction Book: Fiction Books: TTRPG Book: TTRPG System: YouTube Channel: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/38548800

Careers Are a Jungle Gym 08/21/2025

Careers Are a Jungle Gym The Season 2 finale of your favorite not a show is here! Just a heads up on this one - spoilers for The Rehearsal Season 2 are ahead. It's not all work talk! It's mostly work talk. Mike moves to a four-story walkup with 30,000 residents. Josh is wrapped up in his own personal public works department and is preparing to travel 2000 miles in less than two days. Congratulations to Listener Kevin on getting Mike's resin printer and Wyrmwood gaming table. Also Mike, you still owe me $5 for my winning the Field Notes bet. It's August 2025. I'm going to start charging interest soon. (Recorded June 19, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) [thetitlegoeshere.com](https://thetitlegoeshere.com/) Feedback? Email us with feedback, criticisms, or not a show topics: DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: Blog: Article: App: YouTube: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/37871685

It's Called Gaslamping 08/17/2025

It's Called Gaslamping Description: Unscripted. Delayed. Riddled with errors. Do Not Schedule: The 13th biggest podcast in personal journals. Yes, we know it's Yemeni, not Yemenese. Josh has been crowned champion of arbitrary trivia night, despite almost failing his college philosophy course. Mike is focused on his impending move and is distracting himself by questioning Josh's very acceptable productivity systems. There's a customary amount of work and AI talk. (Recorded May 17, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) [thetitlegoeshere.com](https://thetitlegoeshere.com/) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: Blog: Article: Book: Article: Wikipedia: App: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/37848605

A Basket of Trade-Offs 06/09/2025

A Basket of Trade-Offs Description: Mike contemplates chain smoking his way to the end of the world. Josh discovers OK Go and continues his magazine adventure. Oh, and there's a lot of AI talk in this one - like a lot - along with the usual questioning of various communication media. The guys read some listener emails and may or may not doxx non-listener X. (Recorded May 2, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) [thetitlegoeshere.com](https://thetitlegoeshere.com/) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: YouTube: YouTube: AI Site: Article: Article: Magazine: YouTube: YouTube: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/36927955

I'm Talent 05/11/2025

I'm Talent Mike wants his not a podcast to have more general appeal; unfortunately, that may push the limits of his professional recording skills. Josh returns from speaking in Philadelphia and, gets promoted, and promptly loses his (current) job. Mike recaps his poetry festival experience and the community he's found. Other topics include Craig Mod's talk with Tim Ferriss, Mike's One-Year Anniversary with [GIRL] and family gatherings, Potato Pancake Day, and Mike's dead typewriter. (Recorded April 18, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) [thetitlegoeshere.com](https://thetitlegoeshere.com/) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: Podcast: Podcast: Book: Article: Instagram: Travel: Instagram: Book: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/36522900

At Least Then It's Content 04/09/2025

At Least Then It's Content (Recorded March 27, 2025) Mike and Josh do life updates, talk about what they've been reading lately, interdependent zoning laws, Josh's new mortal enemy, Mike's Interactive Media Experience, Mike moving into the Big City. I don't know maybe there was some other stuff. But if I tell you everything the guys talked about why would you listen? You know all those beautiful show notes that normally go here. Yeah Josh typically does that. But he decided he wanted to be in charge of email now so now you've got me here and I don't feel like going out and finding links to all the stuff we talked about. If you want that feel free to email donotschedulepod <at> gmail <dot> com and I'm sure Josh will triage that appropriately. Thanks for your understanding, Management (Mike) /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/36070095

Isaac, Cut That Out 03/25/2025

Isaac, Cut That Out A bit of a meta-sode here. Josh is hit by daylight savings time and feeling torn between two places in his professional role; Mike is struggling with his current development project and is using AI tools to program. Time is spent analyzing and debating the show/not-a-show dynamic, which inevitably shifts to touch on current productivity and content consumption topics. Also, Mike finally checks the DNS Gmail. (Recorded March 13, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: Blog Article: , Tracy Durnell Internet Artifact: Blog Article: , Tracy Durnell Blog: Book: , Codie Sanchez RPG: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/35856030

Mike, Barb, and the Dalai Lama 03/13/2025

Mike, Barb, and the Dalai Lama Mike and Josh both have quiet-ish birthdays. Mike talks travel to Costa Rica; Josh has takes on his time in Italy and Spain. Reflections are shared on their cultural experiences, the impacts of travel on romantic relationships, and (of course, sorry Phil) changes in productivity systems and information consumption. (Recorded February 21, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Mike's Travel Links: - Restaurant: , Tamarindo Josh's Travel Links: - Attraction: , Milan - Attraction: , Barcelona - Restaurant: , Barcelona - Restaurant: , Barcelona Book: , Michael Crichton Newsletter: Microblogging Platform: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/35679380

Ten Happy for Five Time 03/03/2025

Ten Happy for Five Time 2.1 Ten Happy for Five Time Mike and Josh are still recording their semi-regular phone calls and have arbitrarily decided that this is the kick-off to their second season of the "not a show." Topics include spending time doing things in-person (TTRPG nights), divesting from social media (sorry, Phil), reflections on current events, and concepts on themes for Q1 2025. Also, Mike's mom is worried about him. (Recorded January 27, 2025) Editing by: Isaac (at) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes: Podcast: Blog Article: Journalist: YouTube Video: Article: Book: Notebook: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/35512810

The Higher Dimensional Me 02/12/2025

The Higher Dimensional Me 1.8 The Higher Dimensional Me Mike and Josh have a conversation about the past year and their aspirations for the new year, including their personal lives, relationships, and future goals. They discuss their desire for more authentic connections and a better balance between their online and offline interactions, also mentioning their struggles with technology and media. They share their intention to focus on prioritization and reducing distractions, and they explore their creative interests such as reading and video games, alongside plans for their podcast. (Recorded December 30, 2024) Editing by: Isaac (at) Feedback? Email us (Mike): DoNotSchedulePod (at) gmail.com Show Notes Book: , Brandon Sanderson Tool: Book: , Oliver Burkeman Blog Article: , Adam Mastroianni Blog: , Bruce Katz Book: , Cal Newport /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/35249800

A Little Marital Embezzlement 01/30/2025

A Little Marital Embezzlement Mike and Josh catch up while both feeling under the weather, discussing work stress, digital distractions, and finding clarity in life's priorities. They dive into their experiences with Oliver Burkeman's "Meditations for Mortals," exploring themes of productivity, screen time, and giving yourself grace. The conversation meanders through holiday plans, seasonal depression, and their ongoing efforts to find balance in work and life. (Recorded December 13, 2024) Book: Podcast: Podcast: Blog: Blog: Film: Book: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/35077790

As a White Man of a Certain Age 01/15/2025

As a White Man of a Certain Age IDK we recorded this forever ago and I forgot what we talked about [Recorded November 22, 2024] Tool: Podcast: Book: Book: App: App: Article: Notebook: Fountain Pen: Podcast: Article: Wikipedia: Reddit Post: Book: Book: /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/34873880

Not a Current Events Show 12/13/2024

Not a Current Events Show (Recorded Nov 15) Josh and Mike discuss processing their reactions to the recent election results, with both focusing on reducing news/social media consumption and finding more meaningful ways to engage locally. They explore Josh's complex job situation involving multiple potential roles and organizational changes. They reflect on building authentic connections, hosting gatherings, and cultivating deeper conversations. The episode ends with both hosts contemplating personal growth and identity as they navigate different decades of their lives. Mike’s Website: Book: Movie: App: App: Book: Blog Article: Video: Article: (Orality vs the Written Word) Book: Blog: Research Article: Article: Did Josh miss some show notes? Have criticisms for Mike? Have a better name for the show? Email us at donotschedulepod {at} gmail { dot } com /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/34423320

Not a Motto, But Like a Mantra 10/17/2024

Not a Motto, But Like a Mantra Josh has a rough day, Mike has a Saga, Josh made a purchase, tangents on tangents. (Recorded Oct 3, 2024) [Fixed Chapters] /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/33493152

You Are a Very Silly Man 10/12/2024

You Are a Very Silly Man Josh and Mike discuss Josh's new e-ink device and his experiences using it for reading and note-taking. They also delve into the importance of community, touching on Bowling Alone, personal reflections on work, and organizing their lives. The conversation moves to family, memories, and their thoughts on potential parenthood, wrapping up with a discussion on the significance of community spaces and how they’ve found connection through their local bar and other environments. (Recorded September 6, 2023) /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/33431372

What are we doing? 08/16/2024

What are we doing? Mike and Josh are back from the woods. What are they doing? Why is Josh writing online? Why is Mike doing poetry? Have they been doing less trash? All that and more! /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/32903237

Less Trash 07/19/2024

Less Trash Is this trash, can I have less of it please? /episode/index/show/cb078be9-eb25-4a97-aca3-31b551c22a4e/id/32902877

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