Back to Normal https://unwindmedia.com/series/back-to-normal A small podcast about life in quarantine. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 01:52:20 +0000 A small podcast about life in quarantine. Rob Attrell episodic A small podcast about life in quarantine. Unwind Media false https://unwindmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BTN-Logo-Aug-28.jpg Back to Normal https://unwindmedia.com/series/back-to-normal A small podcast about life in quarantine. No yes b875cd4c-2a41-513e-bb0a-c211ea7aa037 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 122968341 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/10/11/142-a-normal-week 142 – A Normal Week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/669461752/0/backtonormal Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5147 On the show this week, I talk about my most normal week yet in COVID times, a sure sign things are getting back to normal and I will have to start seeing people again.

]]> ]]> 142 2 On the show this week, I talk about my most normal week yet in COVID times, a sure sign things are getting back to normal and I will have to start seeing people again.

]]> ]]> false no 9:10 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5147/142-a-normal-week.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/10/03/141-is-covid-endemic-in-ottawa 141 – Is COVID Endemic in Ottawa? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/668568088/0/backtonormal Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5140 This week I discuss my first week at the new job, my changing feelings on COVID now that we're almost all vaccinated (adults) and we move in to the fall, as well as looking back on my son's first year.

]]> ]]> 141 2 This week I discuss my first week at the new job, my changing feelings on COVID now that we're almost all vaccinated (adults) and we move in to the fall, as well as looking back on my son's first year.

]]> ]]> false no 18:15 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5140/141-is-covid-endemic-in-ottawa.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/09/25/140-back-to-the-normal 140 – Back to the Normal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/667559726/0/backtonormal Sat, 25 Sep 2021 20:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5135 As my parental leave comes to an end, I discuss the results of the Canadian federal election, some talk on electoral systems, and then my thoughts on parental leave and Ontario's new vaccine passport system.

]]> ]]> 140 2 As my parental leave comes to an end, I discuss the results of the Canadian federal election, some talk on electoral systems, and then my thoughts on parental leave and Ontario's new vaccine passport system.

]]> ]]> false no 19:08 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5135/140-back-to-the-normal.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/09/18/139-vote-compass-2021-part-5-q25-30 139 – Vote Compass 2021 | Part 5 (Q25-30) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/666984170/0/backtonormal Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5125 Go and Vote on Monday!

Q25. How much should Canada do to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?

There is a lot the country can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it has to start from the top, either via redistributing subsidies, incentivizing green tech, or one of many other progressive climate agenda items.

Q26. How much should the Canadian government spend on police services?

Do the RCMP really do all that much anymore? Why are they still called the RCMP? Defund the Mounties?

Q27. How high should the federal minimum wage be?

Yes, it should be higher, but more importantly, it should be tied to inflation rather than changed piecemeal.

Q28. How much should wealthier people pay in taxes?

Oh so much more, with progressive taxation there's not reason not to have a ridiculously high 'wealth tax' rate.

Q29. Canada’s human rights laws should require that transgender people be referred to by their chosen gender pronouns.

I think this definitely shouldn't be a thing, but I'm far from convinced that being a dick should be punishable by law.

Q30. Quebec should become an independent state.

I think this is for Quebec to decide, but if you're all letting me decide, then sure, go for it!

]]> ]]> 139 2 Go and Vote on Monday!

Q25. How much should Canada do to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?

There is a lot the country can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it has to start from the top, either via redistributing subsidies, incentivizing green tech, or one of many other progressive climate agenda items.

Q26. How much should the Canadian government spend on police services?

Do the RCMP really do all that much anymore? Why are they still called the RCMP? Defund the Mounties?

Q27. How high should the federal minimum wage be?

Yes, it should be higher, but more importantly, it should be tied to inflation rather than changed piecemeal.

Q28. How much should wealthier people pay in taxes?

Oh so much more, with progressive taxation there's not reason not to have a ridiculously high 'wealth tax' rate.

Q29. Canada’s human rights laws should require that transgender people be referred to by their chosen gender pronouns.

I think this definitely shouldn't be a thing, but I'm far from convinced that being a dick should be punishable by law.

Q30. Quebec should become an independent state.

I think this is for Quebec to decide, but if you're all letting me decide, then sure, go for it!

]]> ]]> false no 25:41 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5125/139-vote-compass-2021-part-5-q25-30.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/09/11/138-vote-compass-2021-part-4-q19-25 138 – Vote Compass 2021 | Part 4 (Q19-25) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/666068872/0/backtonormal Sat, 11 Sep 2021 19:21:56 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5116 Q19. How much control should the federal government have over what Canadians say online?

I don't know what the laws for online speech and related protections are now, but my gut feeling is they're OK.

Q20. How much money should the federal government give to Canadians whose employment was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

At this point, it feels like pandemic cash if you can't work because your business was closed is done, but I do still feel like Canadians should get employment insurance if they're working but can't work for an isolation period because they test positive for COVID (although maybe not if you're not vaccinated?).

Q21. People should be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend public events.

Vaccine passports make sense. Not all services will be able to offer this requirement, but I think as many as possible should.

Q22. How much should the federal government make individual Canadians pay for every tonne of greenhouse gas they emit through fossil fuel consumption?

Whether a carbon tax is levied on the individual or at the corporate level, cost increases will be passed on to the consumer. This is a good thing.

Q23. The federal government should guarantee a minimum income for all Canadian adults regardless of whether or not they have a job.

Yes. I love the idea of basic income. I am sharing a version of my idea for basic income here, with a 36% basic income tax and a basic income of $19,789. It's radical but it does work to accomplish what it sets out to (lift every single Canadian out of poverty).

Q24. Quebec should be formally recognized as a nation in the Constitution.

Quebec needs to make up its mind and decide whether it wants to be part of Canada or not. If you want to be 'a nation', doesn't that mean you want to be your own country? I don't know how these things work...

]]> ]]> 138 2 Q19. How much control should the federal government have over what Canadians say online?

I don't know what the laws for online speech and related protections are now, but my gut feeling is they're OK.

Q20. How much money should the federal government give to Canadians whose employment was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

At this point, it feels like pandemic cash if you can't work because your business was closed is done, but I do still feel like Canadians should get employment insurance if they're working but can't work for an isolation period because they test positive for COVID (although maybe not if you're not vaccinated?).

Q21. People should be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend public events.

Vaccine passports make sense. Not all services will be able to offer this requirement, but I think as many as possible should.

Q22. How much should the federal government make individual Canadians pay for every tonne of greenhouse gas they emit through fossil fuel consumption?

Whether a carbon tax is levied on the individual or at the corporate level, cost increases will be passed on to the consumer. This is a good thing.

Q23. The federal government should guarantee a minimum income for all Canadian adults regardless of whether or not they have a job.

Yes. I love the idea of basic income. I am sharing a version of my idea for basic income here, with a 36% basic income tax and a basic income of $19,789. It's radical but it does work to accomplish what it sets out to (lift every single Canadian out of poverty).

Q24. Quebec should be formally recognized as a nation in the Constitution.

Quebec needs to make up its mind and decide whether it wants to be part of Canada or not. If you want to be 'a nation', doesn't that mean you want to be your own country? I don't know how these things work...

]]> ]]> false no 24:02 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5116/138-vote-compass-2021-part-4-q19-25.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/09/04/137-vote-compass-2021-part-3-q13-18 137 – Vote Compass 2021 | Part 3 (Q13-18) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/664896054/0/backtonormal Sat, 04 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5103 This is week 3 of my Vote Compass 2021 series, and I encourage you (if you haven't already) to take the 'quiz' and see where you line up.

Q13. How much should be done to accommodate religious minorities in Canada?

Being a non-religious person, I feel I can say in a relatively unbiased way that religious minorities are pretty well accommodated here in Canada, but it's very possible I'm not in a good position to judge this and obviously being 'accommodated' has a pretty subjective meaning depending on who's being accommodated.

Q14. All semi-automatic firearms should be banned in Canada.

This question to me is very straightforward and to-the-point, and I totally agree with it. There's no reason to own a gun outside of defending yourself from wildlife on a farm or in rural areas, and even then, it's tenuous. In a city, there's literally no compelling reason you can give me to own a gun (that doesn't involve other people also owning guns). It's not worth it.

Q15. Some provinces pay more than their fair share to support the rest of the country.

Equalization payments will always be disputed by provinces who feel they're putting in more than is fair, but the equalization formula is pretty straightforward, and though I have no idea how much is actually paid/received by which provinces, I believe Ontario pays these payments, and I have no problem with it.

Q16. How much tax should large corporations pay?

Large corporations, especially those providing essential services (power/communications/utilities, etc.) should have a cap on profits they can make, and if that's not feasible, their taxes should certainly increase such that their remaining profits shrink.

Q17. All Canadians should have access to government-funded prescription drugs.

Obviously a national Pharmacare plan is a good idea, and seems to have overwhelming support. I'd be curious to know popularity stats on this, if there are polls on the subject.

Q18. How many immigrants should Canada admit?

I strongly feel Canada should admit more immigrants until nobody tells us they want to be here anymore, or until we start to run out of resources (haha). We have lots of room and should be welcoming people of all cultures with open arms.

]]> ]]> 137 2 This is week 3 of my Vote Compass 2021 series, and I encourage you (if you haven't already) to take the 'quiz' and see where you line up.

Q13. How much should be done to accommodate religious minorities in Canada?

Being a non-religious person, I feel I can say in a relatively unbiased way that religious minorities are pretty well accommodated here in Canada, but it's very possible I'm not in a good position to judge this and obviously being 'accommodated' has a pretty subjective meaning depending on who's being accommodated.

Q14. All semi-automatic firearms should be banned in Canada.

This question to me is very straightforward and to-the-point, and I totally agree with it. There's no reason to own a gun outside of defending yourself from wildlife on a farm or in rural areas, and even then, it's tenuous. In a city, there's literally no compelling reason you can give me to own a gun (that doesn't involve other people also owning guns). It's not worth it.

Q15. Some provinces pay more than their fair share to support the rest of the country.

Equalization payments will always be disputed by provinces who feel they're putting in more than is fair, but the equalization formula is pretty straightforward, and though I have no idea how much is actually paid/received by which provinces, I believe Ontario pays these payments, and I have no problem with it.

Q16. How much tax should large corporations pay?

Large corporations, especially those providing essential services (power/communications/utilities, etc.) should have a cap on profits they can make, and if that's not feasible, their taxes should certainly increase such that their remaining profits shrink.

Q17. All Canadians should have access to government-funded prescription drugs.

Obviously a national Pharmacare plan is a good idea, and seems to have overwhelming support. I'd be curious to know popularity stats on this, if there are polls on the subject.

Q18. How many immigrants should Canada admit?

I strongly feel Canada should admit more immigrants until nobody tells us they want to be here anymore, or until we start to run out of resources (haha). We have lots of room and should be welcoming people of all cultures with open arms.

]]> ]]> false no 24:32 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5103/137-vote-compass-2021-part-3-q13-18.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/08/28/136-vote-compass-2021-part-2-q7-12 136 – Vote Compass 2021 | Part 2 (Q7-12) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/664190648/0/backtonormal Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5093 This week, we'll be delving in to the next set of Vote Compass questions. Some pretty strong opinions in this episode, and most of the questions here are reasonable without additional context.

Q7. Canada should decriminalize possession of illicit drugs for personal use.

This is a pretty clear question and evidence I've seen clearly shows rehabilitation is a better answer for possession of illicit drugs than criminal punishment.

Q8. Canada's laws against hate speech place too many limits on freedom of expression.

Canada doesn't have a particularly restrictive set of laws against hate speech, I see no reason why they should be removed or lessened.

Q9. No new oil pipelines should be built in Canada.

I strongly believe there is no reason why we should be extracting more oil from the ground in Canada than we currently are, and in fact I believe we should extract much less, and definitely stop subsidizing big oil.

Q10. The federal government should give priority to visible minorities when hiring.

This question as written seems to indicate that visible minorities would be prioritized over everything else (which I don't agree with), but I think a system in the federal that chooses qualified members of employment equity groups before those who don't is perfectly reasonable (and what is happening now in more general hiring pools).

Q11. The federal budget deficit should be reduced, even if it leads to fewer public services.

This one is simple and very close to my heart. I think there are many other things we should do to reduce the deficit other than cutting public services.

Q12. Canada should rename public spaces which are currently named after historical figures accused of racism.

Obviously there is no reason aside from propping up old, white supremacist systems to continue to let public spaces be named after anyone who was a part of such a system (and in every case it's much more than "accused of racism").

]]> ]]> 136 2 This week, we'll be delving in to the next set of Vote Compass questions. Some pretty strong opinions in this episode, and most of the questions here are reasonable without additional context.

Q7. Canada should decriminalize possession of illicit drugs for personal use.

This is a pretty clear question and evidence I've seen clearly shows rehabilitation is a better answer for possession of illicit drugs than criminal punishment.

Q8. Canada's laws against hate speech place too many limits on freedom of expression.

Canada doesn't have a particularly restrictive set of laws against hate speech, I see no reason why they should be removed or lessened.

Q9. No new oil pipelines should be built in Canada.

I strongly believe there is no reason why we should be extracting more oil from the ground in Canada than we currently are, and in fact I believe we should extract much less, and definitely stop subsidizing big oil.

Q10. The federal government should give priority to visible minorities when hiring.

This question as written seems to indicate that visible minorities would be prioritized over everything else (which I don't agree with), but I think a system in the federal that chooses qualified members of employment equity groups before those who don't is perfectly reasonable (and what is happening now in more general hiring pools).

Q11. The federal budget deficit should be reduced, even if it leads to fewer public services.

This one is simple and very close to my heart. I think there are many other things we should do to reduce the deficit other than cutting public services.

Q12. Canada should rename public spaces which are currently named after historical figures accused of racism.

Obviously there is no reason aside from propping up old, white supremacist systems to continue to let public spaces be named after anyone who was a part of such a system (and in every case it's much more than "accused of racism").

]]> ]]> false no 20:46 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5093/136-vote-compass-2021-part-2-q7-12.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/08/21/135-vote-compass-2021-part-1-q1-6 135 – Vote Compass 2021 | Part 1 (Q1-6) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/663292760/0/backtonormal Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5082 This week, I give a quick life update (a lot has happened, I'm on leave, etc.) and then delve in to my 5 part series on the 2021 CBC Vote Compass.

Q1. Only those who speak both English and French should be considered for top jobs in the federal government.

In a Canada without any historical context, as somebody not from Quebec, I would much rather English be Canada's only official language. However, given that's not the current reality, I somewhat agree with this. Lots of context could be really useful here.

Q2. How much should the Canadian government do to make amends for its past treatment of Indigenous peoples?

This question could use a lot of context, and a little 'More info' button could go a long way towards providing a little more about the current state of the amends being made.

Q3. How much say should Indigenous peoples have over how Canada's natural resources are used?

This question is also lacking in context for how much of a say Indigenous peoples have now, which is necessary when asking how much of a say they *should* have.

Q4. How much of a role should the private sector have in health care?

I don't particularly know the specifics of the private sector's role in health care, one that presumably differs between provinces, but my gut feeling is that I'd rather it be less than more.

Q5. How accessible should abortion services be across Canada?

This question is very tough for me to answer as a male, but having some context I think 'abortion services' is a blanket term and people's minds immediately go to early elective abortions, but that is not all that abortion services are used for.

Q6. Canada should end its ties to the British monarchy.

I'm not strongly against the monarchy, but I don't think the government should need to go to the Governor General for assent to make or change laws, and I think we can maintain diplomatic ties to the British government without being subjects of the monarchy.

]]> ]]> 135 2 This week, I give a quick life update (a lot has happened, I'm on leave, etc.) and then delve in to my 5 part series on the 2021 CBC Vote Compass.

Q1. Only those who speak both English and French should be considered for top jobs in the federal government.

In a Canada without any historical context, as somebody not from Quebec, I would much rather English be Canada's only official language. However, given that's not the current reality, I somewhat agree with this. Lots of context could be really useful here.

Q2. How much should the Canadian government do to make amends for its past treatment of Indigenous peoples?

This question could use a lot of context, and a little 'More info' button could go a long way towards providing a little more about the current state of the amends being made.

Q3. How much say should Indigenous peoples have over how Canada's natural resources are used?

This question is also lacking in context for how much of a say Indigenous peoples have now, which is necessary when asking how much of a say they *should* have.

Q4. How much of a role should the private sector have in health care?

I don't particularly know the specifics of the private sector's role in health care, one that presumably differs between provinces, but my gut feeling is that I'd rather it be less than more.

Q5. How accessible should abortion services be across Canada?

This question is very tough for me to answer as a male, but having some context I think 'abortion services' is a blanket term and people's minds immediately go to early elective abortions, but that is not all that abortion services are used for.

Q6. Canada should end its ties to the British monarchy.

I'm not strongly against the monarchy, but I don't think the government should need to go to the Governor General for assent to make or change laws, and I think we can maintain diplomatic ties to the British government without being subjects of the monarchy.

]]> ]]> false no 18:59 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5082/135-vote-compass-2021-part-1-q1-6.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/08/08/134-checking-in-on-magsafe 134 – Checking in on MagSafe https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/661618778/0/backtonormal Mon, 09 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5077 This week before leaving for a week's vacation, I check in on my favourite Apple charging technology ever, MagSafe (iPhone version).

Here are a few of the products I talked about in the episode:

]]> ]]> 134 2 This week before leaving for a week's vacation, I check in on my favourite Apple charging technology ever, MagSafe (iPhone version).

Here are a few of the products I talked about in the episode:

]]> ]]> false no 18:38 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5077/134-checking-in-on-magsafe.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/07/31/133-i-got-the-job 133 – I Got The Job! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/660607538/0/backtonormal Sun, 01 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5070 Enough said. In 8 weeks (after some well-earned vacation and parental leave) I will be starting a new job as Senior Process Management Officer at NSERC. Let's talk about it.

]]> ]]> 133 2 Enough said. In 8 weeks (after some well-earned vacation and parental leave) I will be starting a new job as Senior Process Management Officer at NSERC. Let's talk about it.

]]> ]]> false no 17:27 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5070/133-i-got-the-job.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/07/24/132-voting-project-update 132 – Voting Project Update https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/659354136/0/backtonormal Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5063 Today I'll be giving another update on the SharePoint voting platform I've been working on bit by bit since the late winter, focusing in on some key parts of the system and how it all fits together.

]]> ]]> 132 2 Today I'll be giving another update on the SharePoint voting platform I've been working on bit by bit since the late winter, focusing in on some key parts of the system and how it all fits together.

]]> ]]> false no 21:15 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5063/132-voting-project-update.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/07/17/131-dont-wanna-go-back-to-normal 131 – Don’t Wanna Go (Back to Normal) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/658378584/0/backtonormal Sun, 18 Jul 2021 01:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5054 This week I'm in life-limbo, trying to figure out what normal looks like through the rest of summer and back in to the fall, as Ontario reopens to effectively pre-pandemic levels.

]]> ]]> 131 2 This week I'm in life-limbo, trying to figure out what normal looks like through the rest of summer and back in to the fall, as Ontario reopens to effectively pre-pandemic levels.

]]> ]]> false no 18:55 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5054/131-dont-wanna-go-back-to-normal.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/07/10/130-uneasy-in-step-threesy 130 – Uneasy in Step Three(sy) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/657185054/0/backtonormal Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5050 Now, in a household of fully vaccinated adults, I talk about the anxieties that are likely plaguing a lot of families about entering Step 3 on Ontario's reopening plan almost a week ahead of schedule.

]]> ]]> 130 2 Now, in a household of fully vaccinated adults, I talk about the anxieties that are likely plaguing a lot of families about entering Step 3 on Ontario's reopening plan almost a week ahead of schedule.

]]> ]]> false no 12:06 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5050/130-uneasy-in-step-threesy.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/07/03/129-the-big-interview 129 – The Big Interview https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/656350170/0/backtonormal Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5044 In this episode, I spend a very long time talking through my upcoming interview at NSERC (yes, the one I've been talking about for what feels like months). It's very exciting and honestly this showed me just how much work I'll have to do to mention everything I want to mention in just a half an hour. I have some thoughts.

]]> ]]> 129 2 In this episode, I spend a very long time talking through my upcoming interview at NSERC (yes, the one I've been talking about for what feels like months). It's very exciting and honestly this showed me just how much work I'll have to do to mention everything I want to mention in just a half an hour. I have some thoughts.

]]> ]]> false no 32:09 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5044/129-the-big-interview.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/06/26/128-seven-hundred-and-fifty-one 128 – Seven Hundred and Fifty One https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/655622990/0/backtonormal Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5038 How do I reach the 24 Hour Crisis Line? — Indian Residential School Survivors Society (irsss.ca)

]]> ]]> 128 2 How do I reach the 24 Hour Crisis Line? — Indian Residential School Survivors Society (irsss.ca)

]]> ]]> false no 26:49 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5038/128-seven-hundred-and-fifty-one.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/06/19/127-100000-a-week 127 – 100,000 a Week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/655084412/0/backtonormal Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:15:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5034 In this episode, I'll catch you up on the massively accelerated vaccine timeline, discuss what we can hopefully look forward to this summer, and chat a bit about a new project at work.

]]> ]]> 127 2 In this episode, I'll catch you up on the massively accelerated vaccine timeline, discuss what we can hopefully look forward to this summer, and chat a bit about a new project at work.

]]> ]]> false no 18:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5034/127-100000-a-week.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/06/12/126-wwdc-2021-highlights 126 – WWDC 2021 Highlights https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/654608320/0/backtonormal Sun, 13 Jun 2021 02:15:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5029 This week I go over my favourite features of the new betas of iOS 15 on the iPhone and iPad. I'm a big fan of Apple and this year they continue to push the envelope on new abilities to keep your information private, as well as let you connect with your friends and your information in new meaningful and personal, but powerful, ways.

]]> ]]> 126 2 This week I go over my favourite features of the new betas of iOS 15 on the iPhone and iPad. I'm a big fan of Apple and this year they continue to push the envelope on new abilities to keep your information private, as well as let you connect with your friends and your information in new meaningful and personal, but powerful, ways.

]]> ]]> false no 22:51 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5029/126-wwdc-2021-highlights.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/06/05/125-extremely-well-designed 125 – Extremely Well Designed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/654014082/0/backtonormal Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5019 This week, the second dose rollout has accelerated by almost a month, from an already accelerated timeline, and I discuss some vaccine hesitancy, along with why I trust these vaccines. I also give a work update with some exciting news.

]]> ]]> 125 2 This week, the second dose rollout has accelerated by almost a month, from an already accelerated timeline, and I discuss some vaccine hesitancy, along with why I trust these vaccines. I also give a work update with some exciting news.

]]> ]]> false no 19:23 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5019/125-extremely-well-designed.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/05/29/124-2nd-dose-summer 124 – 2nd Dose Summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653539556/0/backtonormal Sat, 29 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5011 In this episode, I'll be going through the 2nd dose vaccine rollout plan, and sharing a normal(?) story about a trip to the playground.

]]> ]]> 124 2 In this episode, I'll be going through the 2nd dose vaccine rollout plan, and sharing a normal(?) story about a trip to the playground.

]]> ]]> false no 19:34 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5011/124-2nd-dose-summer.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/05/22/123-is-there-a-step-0 123 – Is There a Step 0? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/652964596/0/backtonormal Sat, 22 May 2021 11:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5007 This week, I talk through the Roadmap to Reopen the province of Ontario, all the way from the end of the Stay at Home and Emergency Break orders, through Steps 1-3 of the reopening plan. It's all very confusing and definitely warrants an episode to talk it out.

Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province | Ontario Newsroom

]]> ]]> 123 2 This week, I talk through the Roadmap to Reopen the province of Ontario, all the way from the end of the Stay at Home and Emergency Break orders, through Steps 1-3 of the reopening plan. It's all very confusing and definitely warrants an episode to talk it out.

Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province | Ontario Newsroom

]]> ]]> false no 21:01 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5007/123-is-there-a-step-0.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/05/15/122-one-dose-summer 122 – One Dose Summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/652377178/0/backtonormal Sat, 15 May 2021 11:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=5003 In this episode, I discuss the process of getting a vaccine, post-vaccine effects, along with the Canadian public health guidance on what getting back to normal looks like.

I also delve a little in to a new internal job posting at NSERC and what that might mean for my work in the future.

]]> ]]> 122 2 In this episode, I discuss the process of getting a vaccine, post-vaccine effects, along with the Canadian public health guidance on what getting back to normal looks like.

I also delve a little in to a new internal job posting at NSERC and what that might mean for my work in the future.

]]> ]]> false no 20:06 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/5003/122-one-dose-summer.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/05/09/121-vaccination-day 121 – Vaccination Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/651585444/0/backtonormal Sun, 09 May 2021 11:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4999 Accelerated timelines indeed, it's vaccination day today and all I'm feeling is guilt because this government has such a hard time being specific.

]]> ]]> 121 2 Accelerated timelines indeed, it's vaccination day today and all I'm feeling is guilt because this government has such a hard time being specific.

]]> ]]> false no 14:21 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4999/121-vaccination-day.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/05/01/120-accelerating-timelines 120 – Accelerating Timelines https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/650510318/0/backtonormal Sat, 01 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4991 This week, I'll be discussing Ontario's vaccine rollout plan, how we're seriously speeding things up, but how a lot of questions about implementation are still really up in the air.

]]> ]]> 120 2 This week, I'll be discussing Ontario's vaccine rollout plan, how we're seriously speeding things up, but how a lot of questions about implementation are still really up in the air.

]]> ]]> false no 16:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4991/120-accelerating-timelines.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/04/24/119-vaccine-rollout-poopshow 119 – Vaccine Rollout Poopshow https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/649958528/0/backtonormal Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4986 On the show this week, kind of a mild rant about the anecdote-based and seemingly random rollout of vaccines in Ontario, especially as compared to other provinces in Canada.

]]> ]]> 119 2 On the show this week, kind of a mild rant about the anecdote-based and seemingly random rollout of vaccines in Ontario, especially as compared to other provinces in Canada.

]]> ]]> false no 17:32 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4986/119-vaccine-rollout-poopshow.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/04/17/118-re-re-restrictions 118 – Re-Re-Restrictions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/649314378/0/backtonormal Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4979 On the show this week, I talk about burnout at work (which is completely new to me), the new (useless) restrictions the Ontario government has put in place, and Health Canada's authorization of the Astra-Zeneca vaccine for anybody over 18 again.

Here is a list of the restrictions added yesterday for Ontario: Full list of new COVID-19 emergency restrictions in Ontario | CTV News

]]> ]]> 118 2 On the show this week, I talk about burnout at work (which is completely new to me), the new (useless) restrictions the Ontario government has put in place, and Health Canada's authorization of the Astra-Zeneca vaccine for anybody over 18 again.

Here is a list of the restrictions added yesterday for Ontario: Full list of new COVID-19 emergency restrictions in Ontario | CTV News

]]> ]]> false no 21:12 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4979/118-re-re-restrictions.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/04/10/117-rolling-pandemic-ennui 117 – Rolling Pandemic Ennui https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/648837826/0/backtonormal Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4971 On the show this week, I discuss the reasons why pandemics travel in waves, and how clear messaging from government could really make all the difference.

]]> ]]> 117 2 On the show this week, I discuss the reasons why pandemics travel in waves, and how clear messaging from government could really make all the difference.

]]> ]]> false no 16:40 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4971/117-rolling-pandemic-ennui.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/04/03/116-vaccine-rollout-update 116 – Vaccine Rollout Update https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/648262138/0/backtonormal Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4964 This week, I'll be giving a vaccine life-update, talking about efficacy, and finally discussing the rollout approach Ontario has been taking, and how things could potentially be run more efficiently.

]]> ]]> 116 2 This week, I'll be giving a vaccine life-update, talking about efficacy, and finally discussing the rollout approach Ontario has been taking, and how things could potentially be run more efficiently.

]]> ]]> false no 17:17 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4964/116-vaccine-rollout-update.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/03/28/115-a-technologically-modern-workplace 115 – A Technologically Modern Workplace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/647828170/0/backtonormal Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4959 This episode centers on the idea that a modern workplace can help keep and attract talent, enable staff to make use of tools in new and interesting ways, and keep you from being forced to update by putting the choice back in your hands.

]]> ]]> 115 2 This episode centers on the idea that a modern workplace can help keep and attract talent, enable staff to make use of tools in new and interesting ways, and keep you from being forced to update by putting the choice back in your hands.

]]> ]]> false no 15:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4959/115-a-technologically-modern-workplace.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/03/20/114-forward-to-normal 114 – Forward to Normal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/647194138/0/backtonormal Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4954 This week, we're discussing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, adapting to pandemic life a year in, and what 'normal' will eventually look like.

]]> ]]> 114 2 This week, we're discussing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, adapting to pandemic life a year in, and what 'normal' will eventually look like.

]]> ]]> false no 19:04 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4954/114-forward-to-normal.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/03/13/113-weekends-are-for-wordpress 113 – Weekends Are For WordPress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/646512206/0/backtonormal Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4950 This week, I spend some more time talking about the process of updating my WordPress theme to keep up with the times, along with the reasons you might want to wait to update technology.

I also spend some time at the end of the episode talking about the current vaccine situation in Canada, especially as the rollout compares to our neighbours in the United States.

]]> ]]> 113 2 This week, I spend some more time talking about the process of updating my WordPress theme to keep up with the times, along with the reasons you might want to wait to update technology.

I also spend some time at the end of the episode talking about the current vaccine situation in Canada, especially as the rollout compares to our neighbours in the United States.

]]> ]]> false no 23:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4950/113-weekends-are-for-wordpress.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/03/06/112-deep-dive-on-microsoft-ignite 112 – Deep Dive on Microsoft Ignite https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/645820224/0/backtonormal Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4897 This week I'm skipping the big vaccine news and going straight for an in-depth look at the automation and programming options for Microsoft users, and how a dozen different options, very few of which work together, are available between the various Microsoft software platforms, and how much more powerful they would be if they were linked together.

]]> ]]> 112 2 This week I'm skipping the big vaccine news and going straight for an in-depth look at the automation and programming options for Microsoft users, and how a dozen different options, very few of which work together, are available between the various Microsoft software platforms, and how much more powerful they would be if they were linked together.

]]> ]]> false no 17:10 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4897/112-deep-dive-on-microsoft-ignite.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/02/27/111-new-vaccine-modern-sharepoint 111 – New Vaccine / Modern SharePoint https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/645258306/0/backtonormal Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4889 Our competition is now done, so I look to the future with new vaccine approval for AstraZeneca, and my work dives deep in to the various frustrations of SharePoint development.

]]> ]]> 111 2 Our competition is now done, so I look to the future with new vaccine approval for AstraZeneca, and my work dives deep in to the various frustrations of SharePoint development.

]]> ]]> false no 19:35 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4889/111-new-vaccine-modern-sharepoint.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/02/20/110-sharepoint-power-apps-and-power-query-oh-my 110 – SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power Query (oh my!) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/645256606/0/backtonormal Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4886 In this episode, I'll be focusing heavily on how our grants competition went at work, and then shifting to a discussion about how development and planning of how next year's competition stack is going to go. Exciting stuff!

]]> ]]> 110 2 In this episode, I'll be focusing heavily on how our grants competition went at work, and then shifting to a discussion about how development and planning of how next year's competition stack is going to go. Exciting stuff!

]]> ]]> false no 15:12 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4886/110-sharepoint-power-apps-and-power-query-oh-my.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/02/13/109-more-competition-vaccine-politics 109 – More Competition / Vaccine Politics https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/644151584/0/backtonormal Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4882 This week I'll be giving a recap of what I've been doing during week 2 of our grants competition at NSERC, and then talking a little bit about the politics of vaccine distribution in Canada lately.

]]> ]]> 109 2 This week I'll be giving a recap of what I've been doing during week 2 of our grants competition at NSERC, and then talking a little bit about the politics of vaccine distribution in Canada lately.

]]> ]]> false no 15:47 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4882/109-more-competition-vaccine-politics.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/02/06/108-competition-recap-the-other-in-media 108 – Competition Recap / The ‘Other’ in Media https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/643578882/0/backtonormal Sat, 06 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4878 This week's episode will discuss how the project I've been working on and discussing here for at least the last few months has finally started happening, and things went well! I'll also be talking about portrayals of 'the other' in various kinds of media, and how basically all art is about the 'other' in some way.

]]> ]]> 108 2 This week's episode will discuss how the project I've been working on and discussing here for at least the last few months has finally started happening, and things went well! I'll also be talking about portrayals of 'the other' in various kinds of media, and how basically all art is about the 'other' in some way.

]]> ]]> false no 20:09 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4878/108-competition-recap-the-other-in-media.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/01/30/107-competition-prep 107 – Competition Prep https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/643087016/0/backtonormal Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4871 Our big competition is starting Monday, and I'm really excited that what we've been doing is finally coming to fruition!

]]> ]]> 107 2 Our big competition is starting Monday, and I'm really excited that what we've been doing is finally coming to fruition!

]]> ]]> false no 14:33 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4871/107-competition-prep.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/01/23/106-the-inauguration-vaccine-delays 106 – The Inauguration, Vaccine Delays https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/642374706/0/backtonormal Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4867 This week, we'll catch up on the Biden presidency, discuss some of the tradeoffs in ramping up vaccine production, and check in on WandaVision.

]]> ]]> 106 2 This week, we'll catch up on the Biden presidency, discuss some of the tradeoffs in ramping up vaccine production, and check in on WandaVision.

]]> ]]> false no 16:44 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4867/106-the-inauguration-vaccine-delays.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/01/16/105-boring-biden-wandavision-and-technical-debt 105 – Boring Biden, WandaVision, and Technical Debt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/641734222/0/backtonormal Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4863 This week, I take a break from a very busy week to watch some new MCU TV, and discuss getting bogged down in technical debt at work.

]]> ]]> 105 2 This week, I take a break from a very busy week to watch some new MCU TV, and discuss getting bogged down in technical debt at work.

]]> ]]> false no 13:18 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4863/105-boring-biden-wandavision-and-technical-debt.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2021/01/09/104-chaos-reigns 104 – Chaos Reigns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/641250894/0/backtonormal Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:15:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4854 In this episode, we'll catch up on the insurrection going on in the US, the vaccine rollout here in Canada, and how work is going now that I've had a week back at work.

Listen to episode 33 of this podcast (from September 2020) for a window in to the fact that what happened in the US this week wasn't all that surprising:

]]> ]]> 104 2 In this episode, we'll catch up on the insurrection going on in the US, the vaccine rollout here in Canada, and how work is going now that I've had a week back at work.

Listen to episode 33 of this podcast (from September 2020) for a window in to the fact that what happened in the US this week wasn't all that surprising:

]]> ]]> false no 19:08 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4854/104-chaos-reigns.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/12/31/103-ipad-air-2020-review-news-wrap-up 103 – iPad Air (2020) Review / News Wrap-Up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/640907158/0/backtonormal Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4846 As 2020 comes to a close, I refuse to look back on the year, instead focusing on what's to come, including my use of the new iPad Air which continues to blow my mind.

]]> ]]> 103 2 As 2020 comes to a close, I refuse to look back on the year, instead focusing on what's to come, including my use of the new iPad Air which continues to blow my mind.

]]> ]]> false no 16:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4846/103-ipad-air-2020-review-news-wrap-up.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/12/23/102-working-in-the-unknown 102 – Working in the Unknown https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/640634754/0/backtonormal Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4842 Today I'll be giving a short update on the Ontario-wide Christmas lockdown and how our family plans are affected. After that, I dive in to the difference between working on a set job you've done before and repeating it, versus working on something brand new, and why I prefer the new.

]]> ]]> 102 2 Today I'll be giving a short update on the Ontario-wide Christmas lockdown and how our family plans are affected. After that, I dive in to the difference between working on a set job you've done before and repeating it, versus working on something brand new, and why I prefer the new.

]]> ]]> false no 12:53 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4842/102-working-in-the-unknown.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/12/18/101-covid-christmas-plans 101 – COVID Christmas Plans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/640460942/0/backtonormal Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:45:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4837 Today, I'll be talking a little bit about the kinds of Christmas plans we're looking at, why sacrifices we've made so far have prepared us for this, and what the future post-pandemic looks like.

]]> ]]> 101 2 Today, I'll be talking a little bit about the kinds of Christmas plans we're looking at, why sacrifices we've made so far have prepared us for this, and what the future post-pandemic looks like.

]]> ]]> false no 14:23 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4837/101-covid-christmas-plans.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/12/11/100-the-vaccines-are-coming 100 – The Vaccines Are Coming! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/640110492/0/backtonormal Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4833 Season 2 is here, and it's great to be back! Today our topics are: the Pfizer vaccine approval, ALL the new stuff announced by Disney yesterday, and the surprise Taylor Swift album drop. Enjoy!

]]> ]]> 100 2 Season 2 is here, and it's great to be back! Today our topics are: the Pfizer vaccine approval, ALL the new stuff announced by Disney yesterday, and the surprise Taylor Swift album drop. Enjoy!

]]> ]]> false no 28:15 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4833/100-the-vaccines-are-coming.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/12/04/99-new-beginnings-the-end-of-season-1 99 – New Beginnings (The End of Season 1) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639583800/0/backtonormal Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:45:18 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4826 Today marks the end of Season 1 of Back to Normal. After a lot of thought, I've decided to switch the show from a daily podcast to a weekly one. Hear all about where I'm coming from with that decision and why I decided to switch things up.

Episode 100 will be the first of Season 2, and will debut next Friday, where you can expect more of the same, but with less idea burnout!

]]> ]]> 99 1 Today marks the end of Season 1 of Back to Normal. After a lot of thought, I've decided to switch the show from a daily podcast to a weekly one. Hear all about where I'm coming from with that decision and why I decided to switch things up.

Episode 100 will be the first of Season 2, and will debut next Friday, where you can expect more of the same, but with less idea burnout!

]]> ]]> false no 8:39 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4826/99-new-beginnings-the-end-of-season-1.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/12/03/98-worldwide-vaccine-rollout 98 – Worldwide Vaccine Rollout https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639537578/0/backtonormal Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:30:07 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4823 In this episode, I'll be discussing the rapid pace of news relating to the COVID vaccine rollouts going on around the world, what that means for the pandemic, and when I think I'll be able to safely leave the house and go to work normally again.

]]> ]]> 98 1 In this episode, I'll be discussing the rapid pace of news relating to the COVID vaccine rollouts going on around the world, what that means for the pandemic, and when I think I'll be able to safely leave the house and go to work normally again.

]]> ]]> false no 12:34 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4823/98-worldwide-vaccine-rollout.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/12/02/97-my-approach-to-weight-management 97 – My Approach To Weight Management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639501162/0/backtonormal Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:45:51 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4817 Today I'll be talking about my approach to weight management, when it worked, when it didn't, and how I've had to adapt and re-apply it during major life-changing events.

]]> ]]> 97 1 Today I'll be talking about my approach to weight management, when it worked, when it didn't, and how I've had to adapt and re-apply it during major life-changing events.

]]> ]]> false no 16:14 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4817/97-my-approach-to-weight-management.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/12/01/96-junk-news 96 – Junk News https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639464457/0/backtonormal Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:45:48 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4812 Today I'll be talking about how the news is incentivized to give you the viewer MORE news, not necessarily better news, and how it can be very useful to learn the difference between what you need to know vs. everything else.

I'm a Journalist Who Hates The News - Johnny Harris

]]> ]]> 96 Today I'll be talking about how the news is incentivized to give you the viewer MORE news, not necessarily better news, and how it can be very useful to learn the difference between what you need to know vs. everything else.

I'm a Journalist Who Hates The News - Johnny Harris

]]> ]]> false no 14:36 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4812/96-junk-news.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/30/95-the-psychology-of-sales 95 – The Psychology of Sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639412227/0/backtonormal Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:30:38 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4809 Today I'll be discussing the various issues I have with Black Friday and cyber Monday sales, along with reasons why such sales are very successful from a psychological point of view.

]]> ]]> 95 Today I'll be discussing the various issues I have with Black Friday and cyber Monday sales, along with reasons why such sales are very successful from a psychological point of view.

]]> ]]> false no 9:58 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4809/95-the-psychology-of-sales.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/29/94-two-weeks-with-the-iphone-12-mini 94 – Two Weeks With The iPhone 12 mini https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639380043/0/backtonormal Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:15:56 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4806 In today's episode, I'll spend some time reflecting on the last two weeks with the iPhone 12 mini, what I liked and my thoughts on getting a new iPhone.

]]> ]]> 94 In today's episode, I'll spend some time reflecting on the last two weeks with the iPhone 12 mini, what I liked and my thoughts on getting a new iPhone.

]]> ]]> false no 8:58 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4806/94-two-weeks-with-the-iphone-12-mini.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/28/93-the-politics-of-a-canadian-vaccine 93 – The Politics of a Canadian Vaccine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639356897/0/backtonormal Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:45:29 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4803 In this episode, I'll get in to why I think vaccine distribution criticism in Canada is problematic, and how I don't want a political vaccine.

]]> ]]> 93 In this episode, I'll get in to why I think vaccine distribution criticism in Canada is problematic, and how I don't want a political vaccine.

]]> ]]> false no 15:04 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4803/93-the-politics-of-a-canadian-vaccine.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/27/92-what-i-love-about-onenote 92 – What I Love About OneNote https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639328043/0/backtonormal Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:00:05 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4800 In this episode, I talk all about my love of Microsoft's great note-taking platform, OneNote.

]]> ]]> 92 In this episode, I talk all about my love of Microsoft's great note-taking platform, OneNote.

]]> ]]> false no 9:47 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4800/92-what-i-love-about-onenote.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/26/91-folklore-the-long-pond-studio-sessions 91 – folklore: the long pond studio sessions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639281927/0/backtonormal Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:00:39 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4796 In this episode, I'll be giving a basic review of the new Taylor Swift musical 'film' on Disney+, where she and her collaborators play through the album folklore they wrote and produced earlier this year.

folklore: the long pond studio sessions

]]> ]]> 91 In this episode, I'll be giving a basic review of the new Taylor Swift musical 'film' on Disney+, where she and her collaborators play through the album folklore they wrote and produced earlier this year.

folklore: the long pond studio sessions

]]> ]]> false no 11:50 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4796/91-folklore-the-long-pond-studio-sessions.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/25/90-delegating-work 90 – Delegating Work https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639233259/0/backtonormal Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:15 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4792 Today I'll be talking more about my new supervisory role, how I've been changing my ways when delegating work, and what's next for me now that I've got extra time on my hands for other things.

]]> ]]> 90 Today I'll be talking more about my new supervisory role, how I've been changing my ways when delegating work, and what's next for me now that I've got extra time on my hands for other things.

]]> ]]> false no 7:35 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4792/90-delegating-work.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/24/89-will-we-get-a-concession 89 – Will We Get A Concession? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639194175/0/backtonormal Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:30:55 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4789 Today I'll be speaking about the possibility of a Trump concession speech, and what the time between now and January 20 might look like.

READ: GSA letter to Biden stating that transition can formally begin

]]> ]]> 89 Today I'll be speaking about the possibility of a Trump concession speech, and what the time between now and January 20 might look like.

READ: GSA letter to Biden stating that transition can formally begin

]]> ]]> false no 13:06 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4789/89-will-we-get-a-concession.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/23/88-my-favourite-mobile-work-apps 88 – My Favourite Mobile Work Apps https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639149575/0/backtonormal Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:00:26 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4786 Today I'll be sharing my favourite work apps to use on my phone, and talking a little more about why I like using Microsoft's suite of mobile productivity apps.

]]> ]]> 88 Today I'll be sharing my favourite work apps to use on my phone, and talking a little more about why I like using Microsoft's suite of mobile productivity apps.

]]> ]]> false no 15:20 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4786/88-my-favourite-mobile-work-apps.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/22/87-black-and-indigenous-lives-protest 87 – Black and Indigenous Lives Protest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639116680/0/backtonormal Sun, 22 Nov 2020 13:30:14 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4783 Overnight on Friday, protesters in support of Black and Indigenous lives were arrested in a clear display of exactly what was being protested, systemic racism and white supremacy. Today I'll be discussing that news and giving some of my thoughts about the evils of white supremacy.

Related reading: Protesters arrested during Black, Indigenous lives demonstration in Ottawa released

]]> ]]> 87 Overnight on Friday, protesters in support of Black and Indigenous lives were arrested in a clear display of exactly what was being protested, systemic racism and white supremacy. Today I'll be discussing that news and giving some of my thoughts about the evils of white supremacy.

Related reading: Protesters arrested during Black, Indigenous lives demonstration in Ottawa released

]]> ]]> false no 14:40 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4783/87-black-and-indigenous-lives-protest.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/21/86-call-a-coup-a-coup 86 – Call A Coup A Coup https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639088860/0/backtonormal Sat, 21 Nov 2020 13:00:22 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4780 Today I talk about the general importance of a peaceful transfer of power after an election, and how flaws in the US system make a coup attempt so much easier for an incumbent president, especially in comparison to a system like Canada's.

Reading: I Lived Through A Stupid Coup. America Is Having One Now

]]> ]]> 86 Today I talk about the general importance of a peaceful transfer of power after an election, and how flaws in the US system make a coup attempt so much easier for an incumbent president, especially in comparison to a system like Canada's.

Reading: I Lived Through A Stupid Coup. America Is Having One Now

]]> ]]> false no 13:23 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4780/86-call-a-coup-a-coup.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/20/85-what-makes-a-developer 85 – What Makes A Developer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/639049836/0/backtonormal Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:00:08 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4777 Today I'll be attempting to provide an answer to this question, as somebody who doesn't have formal training in programming, but who has built several different tools on the web and more traditional desktop platforms.

]]> ]]> 85 Today I'll be attempting to provide an answer to this question, as somebody who doesn't have formal training in programming, but who has built several different tools on the web and more traditional desktop platforms.

]]> ]]> false no 8:30 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4777/85-what-makes-a-developer.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/19/84-pokemon-go-beyond 84 – Pokemon GO Beyond https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638994844/0/backtonormal Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:45:10 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4774 Today I'll be talking about the latest set of updates to Pokemon GO: 'Beyond'. There's a lot to discuss, so buckle in!

]]> ]]> 84 Today I'll be talking about the latest set of updates to Pokemon GO: 'Beyond'. There's a lot to discuss, so buckle in!

]]> ]]> false no 15:56 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4774/84-pokemon-go-beyond.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/18/83-6-week-baby-check-in 83 – 6-Week Baby Check-In https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638946632/0/backtonormal Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:00:11 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4771 Today, I do a self check-in with my work/life balance 6 weeks in to working from home with a newborn.

]]> ]]> 83 Today, I do a self check-in with my work/life balance 6 weeks in to working from home with a newborn.

]]> ]]> false no 8:56 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4771/83-6-week-baby-check-in.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/17/82-lets-talk-about-moderna 82 – Let’s Talk About Moderna https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638902896/0/backtonormal Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:00:09 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4764 Today we will be discussing the Moderna version of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the very good preliminary results from its Phase 3 trial.

Link:

COVID Vaccine Excitement Builds as Moderna Reports Positive Result

]]> ]]> 82 Today we will be discussing the Moderna version of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the very good preliminary results from its Phase 3 trial.

Link:

COVID Vaccine Excitement Builds as Moderna Reports Positive Result

]]> ]]> false no 13:19 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4764/82-lets-talk-about-moderna.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/16/81-covid-christmas 81 – COVID Christmas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638853940/0/backtonormal Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:30:22 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4761 Today, I'll be talking about our preliminary set of plans for Christmas, and the complexities of figuring out what to do with all that.

]]> ]]> 81 Today, I'll be talking about our preliminary set of plans for Christmas, and the complexities of figuring out what to do with all that.

]]> ]]> false no 11:56 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4761/81-covid-christmas.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/15/80-a-very-cold-vaccine-and-other-assumptions 80 – A Very Cold Vaccine (And Other Assumptions) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638799266/0/backtonormal Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:15:54 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4758 Today's episode, we'll be examining the requirement for extremely cold temperatures for the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19, and how making seemingly small assumptions early on in a project can really fundamentally change things later on.

]]> ]]> 80 Today's episode, we'll be examining the requirement for extremely cold temperatures for the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19, and how making seemingly small assumptions early on in a project can really fundamentally change things later on.

]]> ]]> false no 9:51 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4758/80-a-very-cold-vaccine-and-other-assumptions.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/14/79-iphone-12-mini-first-impressions 79 – iPhone 12 mini First Impressions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638748232/0/backtonormal Sat, 14 Nov 2020 13:00:29 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4755 Today I'll be sharing some of my first impressions of the iPhone 12 mini, my favourite new phone since the iPhone SE (original) due to its being the *perfect* size (for me).

Links (to ergonomic phone holders I've used):

]]> ]]> 79 Today I'll be sharing some of my first impressions of the iPhone 12 mini, my favourite new phone since the iPhone SE (original) due to its being the *perfect* size (for me).

Links (to ergonomic phone holders I've used):

]]> ]]> false no 20:25 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4755/79-iphone-12-mini-first-impressions.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/13/78-a-vaccine-around-the-corner 78 – A Vaccine Around The Corner https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638693088/0/backtonormal Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:00:46 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4752 Today I'll be discussing the ramifications of a timeline where we get a useful COVID vaccine from Pfizer in the spring, and the hope that things in that timeline quickly go back to something resembling normalcy.

]]> ]]> 78 Today I'll be discussing the ramifications of a timeline where we get a useful COVID vaccine from Pfizer in the spring, and the hope that things in that timeline quickly go back to something resembling normalcy.

]]> ]]> false no 13:34 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4752/78-a-vaccine-around-the-corner.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/12/77-google-monetizes-photos 77 – Google Monetizes Photos https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638652400/0/backtonormal Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:45:52 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4746 Today I'll be talking about the Google announcement yesterday about starting to charge users for uploading to Google Photos and Google Drive. I'll discuss the consequences of the decision and offer some ideas for alternative revenue streams.

]]> ]]> 77 Today I'll be talking about the Google announcement yesterday about starting to charge users for uploading to Google Photos and Google Drive. I'll discuss the consequences of the decision and offer some ideas for alternative revenue streams.

]]> ]]> false no 14:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4746/77-google-monetizes-photos.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/11/76-thoughts-on-the-apple-m1-event 76 – Thoughts on the Apple M1 Event https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638612522/0/backtonormal Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:40 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4743 In this episode I'll be talking about the Apple Event yesterday, featuring the release of three new Apple computers with the new M1 chip in them. I'm very curious to see how this future plays out over the next couple of years.

]]> ]]> 76 In this episode I'll be talking about the Apple Event yesterday, featuring the release of three new Apple computers with the new M1 chip in them. I'm very curious to see how this future plays out over the next couple of years.

]]> ]]> false no 15:32 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4743/76-thoughts-on-the-apple-m1-event.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/10/75-onboarding-during-a-pandemic 75 – Onboarding During A Pandemic https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638554100/0/backtonormal Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:45:11 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4740 Yesterday, we had a new employee join our team at NSERC. I'll talk a little today about the process of remote onboarding and since this is the first time I've had a direct report, it's a whole new thing for me.

]]> ]]> 75 Yesterday, we had a new employee join our team at NSERC. I'll talk a little today about the process of remote onboarding and since this is the first time I've had a direct report, it's a whole new thing for me.

]]> ]]> false no 9:55 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4740/75-onboarding-during-a-pandemic.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/09/74-iphone-visual-voicemail 74 – iPhone Visual Voicemail https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638496988/0/backtonormal Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:30:47 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4730 Today, we're leaving politics behind, and talking about the ridiculous cost for the simple service that is Visual Voicemail.

]]> ]]> 74 Today, we're leaving politics behind, and talking about the ridiculous cost for the simple service that is Visual Voicemail.

]]> ]]> false no 8:37 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4730/74-iphone-visual-voicemail.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/08/73-biden-declared-winner 73 – Biden Declared Winner https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638468248/0/backtonormal Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:00:25 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4727 Yesterday, Decision Desk HQ called Pennsylvania for Joe Biden, and along with it, the presidential election. The other networks followed suit, and today I talk about my feelings in the half-a-day or so since. Feels good man.

]]> ]]> 73 Yesterday, Decision Desk HQ called Pennsylvania for Joe Biden, and along with it, the presidential election. The other networks followed suit, and today I talk about my feelings in the half-a-day or so since. Feels good man.

]]> ]]> false no 14:25 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4727/73-biden-declared-winner.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/07/72-why-nobody-is-calling-the-election 72 – Why Nobody Is Calling The Election https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638436564/0/backtonormal Sat, 07 Nov 2020 14:00:24 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4724 This episode goes in to the reasons why I think we haven't seen any media organization call the election for Joe Biden, in spite of the fact that much of what they describe explicitly mentions that it's effectively impossible for Trump to come back. Lots of potential reasons, lots of frustration from everybody watching.

]]> ]]> 72 This episode goes in to the reasons why I think we haven't seen any media organization call the election for Joe Biden, in spite of the fact that much of what they describe explicitly mentions that it's effectively impossible for Trump to come back. Lots of potential reasons, lots of frustration from everybody watching.

]]> ]]> false no 12:04 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4724/72-why-nobody-is-calling-the-election.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/06/71-election-work-updates-poppy-nonsense 71 – Election/Work Updates & Poppy Nonsense https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638382272/0/backtonormal Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:00:13 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4721 Today is a mish-mash of news and updates, got a lot on my plate today! Enjoy! 😃💙🍑

]]> ]]> 71 Today is a mish-mash of news and updates, got a lot on my plate today! Enjoy! 😃💙🍑

]]> ]]> false no 6:39 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4721/71-election-work-updates-poppy-nonsense.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/05/70-enough-politics-already 70 – Enough Politics Already https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638322944/0/backtonormal Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:00:36 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4718 My episode title writer is freaking out, but it's hard to think about anything else. Relatively brief episode today, talking about the current state of the race in the US election.

]]> ]]> 70 My episode title writer is freaking out, but it's hard to think about anything else. Relatively brief episode today, talking about the current state of the race in the US election.

]]> ]]> false no 6:33 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4718/70-enough-politics-already.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/04/69-very-much-not-nice 69 – Very Much Not Nice https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638270998/0/backtonormal Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:00:18 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4715 Election results have been rolling in over the course of the night, and it's not what we had hoped up here in Canada. I have some thoughts.

]]> ]]> 69 Election results have been rolling in over the course of the night, and it's not what we had hoped up here in Canada. I have some thoughts.

]]> ]]> false no 14:12 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4715/69-very-much-not-nice.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/03/68-election-day-plans 68 – Election Day Plans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638228904/0/backtonormal Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:00:27 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4712 Today, I'll give a few closing thoughts about the upcoming US election, what I got out of scrolling through conservative subreddits, and where the US goes from here. Everybody, take a deep breath, and buckle in. It's going to be a long day.

]]> ]]> 68 Today, I'll give a few closing thoughts about the upcoming US election, what I got out of scrolling through conservative subreddits, and where the US goes from here. Everybody, take a deep breath, and buckle in. It's going to be a long day.

]]> ]]> false no 11:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4712/68-election-day-plans.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/02/67-the-eve-of-the-us-election 67 – The Eve of the US Election https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638172756/0/backtonormal Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:00:28 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4709 What else can a sane person talk about on the morning of November 2, 2020 but the eve of the US election. Nothing else is occupying my mind right now. Don't feel like you have to listen if you already doing this.

]]> ]]> 67 What else can a sane person talk about on the morning of November 2, 2020 but the eve of the US election. Nothing else is occupying my mind right now. Don't feel like you have to listen if you already doing this.

]]> ]]> false no 10:57 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4709/67-the-eve-of-the-us-election.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/11/01/66-ending-daylight-saving-time 66 – Ending Daylight Saving Time https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638107402/0/backtonormal Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:00:11 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4706 Today, I'll be talking about Daylight Saving Time, and why I think we should be getting rid of it. I mention the following media as 'homework' as part of this episode:

]]> ]]> 66 Today, I'll be talking about Daylight Saving Time, and why I think we should be getting rid of it. I mention the following media as 'homework' as part of this episode:

]]> ]]> false no 12:40 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4706/66-ending-daylight-saving-time.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/31/65-pandemic-halloween 65 – Pandemic Hallowe’en https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/638031796/0/backtonormal Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:00:28 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4701 Today is Hallowe'en, so I'll be talking about our plans for the day, how this will be different from some of the other major 'holidays', and how I think it's too bad Ottawa went for 'we don't recommend' instead of 'here are some ways to do this safely'. But I get it.

]]> ]]> 65 Today is Hallowe'en, so I'll be talking about our plans for the day, how this will be different from some of the other major 'holidays', and how I think it's too bad Ottawa went for 'we don't recommend' instead of 'here are some ways to do this safely'. But I get it.

]]> ]]> false no 12:18 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4701/65-pandemic-halloween.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/30/64-science-and-tech-youtubers-part-2 64 – Science and Tech YouTubers (Part 2) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637947372/0/backtonormal Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:00:28 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4698 This week, I go in to the next set of my favourite science and tech YouTubers. You can check out the channels here:

]]> ]]> 64 This week, I go in to the next set of my favourite science and tech YouTubers. You can check out the channels here:

]]> ]]> false no 15:58 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4698/64-science-and-tech-youtubers-part-2.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/29/63-managed-vs-unmanaged-wordpress-hosting 63 – Managed vs Unmanaged WordPress Hosting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637881950/0/backtonormal Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:00:23 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4694 Starting or moving a website can be tough. In this episode, I'll try to discuss the ways you can set up a WordPress site for yourself, along some of the reasons you might want to set up your site as managed or unmanaged.

My web host is DigitalOcean, and I'm very happy with them. For a $100 credit over your first 60 days, you're welcome to use my promo code.

]]> ]]> 64 Starting or moving a website can be tough. In this episode, I'll try to discuss the ways you can set up a WordPress site for yourself, along some of the reasons you might want to set up your site as managed or unmanaged.

My web host is DigitalOcean, and I'm very happy with them. For a $100 credit over your first 60 days, you're welcome to use my promo code.

]]> ]]> false no 15:47 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4694/63-managed-vs-unmanaged-wordpress-hosting.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/28/62-buying-a-new-iphone 62 – Buying A New iPhone https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637816212/0/backtonormal Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:00:29 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4691 In the first worldiest of first world episodes, I discuss the prospect of buying a new iPhone during a pandemic, something which is sure to be rife with many options and small but important annoyances and caveats.

]]> ]]> 62 In the first worldiest of first world episodes, I discuss the prospect of buying a new iPhone during a pandemic, something which is sure to be rife with many options and small but important annoyances and caveats.

]]> ]]> false no 11:40 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4691/62-buying-a-new-iphone.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/27/61-anxiety-about-the-us-election 61 – Anxiety About the US Election https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637746282/0/backtonormal Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:03 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4688 This episode is just the opposite of cathartic, the podcast equivalent of doomscrolling, so if you decide to sit it out, I don't blame you.

]]> ]]> 61 This episode is just the opposite of cathartic, the podcast equivalent of doomscrolling, so if you decide to sit it out, I don't blame you.

]]> ]]> false no 13:06 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4688/61-anxiety-about-the-us-election.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/26/60-covid-frustration 60 – COVID Frustration https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637657372/0/backtonormal Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:00:09 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4685 Today, I'll be sharing some of my thoughts on the psychological effects of the lockdown on my family, and why it's so frustrating to get basically no information about how COVID-19 spreads in the city, and why it's so hard to know what's safe and what's not.

]]> ]]> 60 Today, I'll be sharing some of my thoughts on the psychological effects of the lockdown on my family, and why it's so frustrating to get basically no information about how COVID-19 spreads in the city, and why it's so hard to know what's safe and what's not.

]]> ]]> false no 13:15 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4685/60-covid-frustration.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/25/59-upload-s01e01 59 – Upload (s01e01) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637570844/0/backtonormal Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:00:39 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4682 Today I'll be talking about episode 1 of the Amazon Prime Original show Upload. I'm rewatching the show which came out this spring, and going through episode by episode here giving my thoughts. I really like the show and encourage you to watch along.

]]> ]]> 59 Today I'll be talking about episode 1 of the Amazon Prime Original show Upload. I'm rewatching the show which came out this spring, and going through episode by episode here giving my thoughts. I really like the show and encourage you to watch along.

]]> ]]> false no 19:45 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4682/59-upload-s01e01.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/24/58-borat-subsequent-moviefilm-review 58 – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm ‘Review’ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637492246/0/backtonormal Sat, 24 Oct 2020 13:00:23 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4679 Last night, I watched the new Borat sequel, and I have some thoughts about it. It's hard to keep up with reality when making satire in 2020.

]]> ]]> 58 Last night, I watched the new Borat sequel, and I have some thoughts about it. It's hard to keep up with reality when making satire in 2020.

]]> ]]> false no 15:02 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4679/58-borat-subsequent-moviefilm-review.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/23/57-science-and-tech-youtubers-part-1 57 – Science and Tech YouTubers (Part 1) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637436656/0/backtonormal Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:00:19 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4676 Today I'll be talking about 5 of my favourite YouTube creators, discussing what I like about their channels, why I think you should subscribe, and what I think they all have in common.

Channels:

]]> ]]> 57 Today I'll be talking about 5 of my favourite YouTube creators, discussing what I like about their channels, why I think you should subscribe, and what I think they all have in common.

Channels:

]]> ]]> false no 19:44 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4676/57-science-and-tech-youtubers-part-1.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/22/56-getting-to-know-sharepoint-online 56 – Getting To Know SharePoint Online https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637393680/0/backtonormal Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:00:48 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4672 Today, I'll be chatting about the process of migrating a website from WordPress to SharePoint Online. I'll discuss the pros and cons of the two platforms for this use case, and some of the things the two platforms have in common.

]]> ]]> 56 Today, I'll be chatting about the process of migrating a website from WordPress to SharePoint Online. I'll discuss the pros and cons of the two platforms for this use case, and some of the things the two platforms have in common.

]]> ]]> false no 8:50 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4672/56-getting-to-know-sharepoint-online.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/21/55-this-week-in-ontario-news 55 – This Week In Ontario News https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637353550/0/backtonormal Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:00:04 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4669 Today, I'll be going through 3 news stories based on changes proposed by the Ontario government, some good, some real bad.

]]> ]]> 55 Today, I'll be going through 3 news stories based on changes proposed by the Ontario government, some good, some real bad.

]]> ]]> false no 14:59 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4669/55-this-week-in-ontario-news.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/20/54-the-future-of-wordpress 54 – The Future of WordPress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637295140/0/backtonormal Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:00:42 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4666 This episode is all about the future of WordPress. Full site editing, Twenty Twenty-one, Gutenberg, block patterns, I'll be talking about why I'm so excited about this future, and why I do my best to stay on top of the latest developments and updates to WordPress.

]]> ]]> 54 This episode is all about the future of WordPress. Full site editing, Twenty Twenty-one, Gutenberg, block patterns, I'll be talking about why I'm so excited about this future, and why I do my best to stay on top of the latest developments and updates to WordPress.

]]> ]]> false no 14:21 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4666/54-the-future-of-wordpress.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/19/53-going-deep-on-apples-new-magsafe 53 – Going Deep on Apple’s New MagSafe https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637239096/0/backtonormal Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:00:45 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4663 Today, I am following up on my fall 2020 iPhone event episode, with a deep dive in to what I think we can expect from MagSafe accessories with the new iPhone 12s coming out this fall, and where I think designs will lead in the future.

]]> ]]> 53 Today, I am following up on my fall 2020 iPhone event episode, with a deep dive in to what I think we can expect from MagSafe accessories with the new iPhone 12s coming out this fall, and where I think designs will lead in the future.

]]> ]]> false no 15:37 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4663/53-going-deep-on-apples-new-magsafe.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/18/52-giving-up-on-daily-covid-case-checks 52 – Giving Up On Daily COVID Case Checks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637172744/0/backtonormal Sun, 18 Oct 2020 13:00:13 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4660 Today, I will be discussing the process of giving up on checking daily Ottawa/Ontario COVID case numbers, generalizing to include other times I've given up on dumping a bunch of energy in to something I can't change and how it never pays off.

]]> ]]> 52 Today, I will be discussing the process of giving up on checking daily Ottawa/Ontario COVID case numbers, generalizing to include other times I've given up on dumping a bunch of energy in to something I can't change and how it never pays off.

]]> ]]> false no 8:53 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4660/52-giving-up-on-daily-covid-case-checks.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/17/51-my-podcast-queue 51 – My Podcast Queue https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637097508/0/backtonormal Sat, 17 Oct 2020 13:00:53 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4657 In this episode, I'll be going through the podcasts I listen to, what I look for in shows, and how my podcast listening has changed now that we're stuck at home.

]]> ]]> 51 In this episode, I'll be going through the podcasts I listen to, what I look for in shows, and how my podcast listening has changed now that we're stuck at home.

]]> ]]> false no 25:41 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4657/51-my-podcast-queue.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/16/50-personal-5-cystic-fibrosis 50 – Personal #5 (Cystic Fibrosis) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/637014084/0/backtonormal Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:00:07 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4654 Today, on this major decimal milestone, I'll be talking about my cystic fibrosis diagnosis, what's it's like, and how the pandemic is a little different for me.

]]> ]]> 50 Today, on this major decimal milestone, I'll be talking about my cystic fibrosis diagnosis, what's it's like, and how the pandemic is a little different for me.

]]> ]]> false no 14:29 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4654/50-personal-5-cystic-fibrosis.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/15/49-back-to-work-kind-of 49 – Back to Work (Kind of) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636920180/0/backtonormal Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:00:01 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4650 Today, I will be talking about my experience going back to work (from home) with a newborn, and how I've been navigating the balance of getting work done with a 2-year old nearby, particularly as it pertains to the use of technology.

]]> ]]> 49 Today, I will be talking about my experience going back to work (from home) with a newborn, and how I've been navigating the balance of getting work done with a 2-year old nearby, particularly as it pertains to the use of technology.

]]> ]]> false no 14:27 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4650/49-back-to-work-kind-of.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/14/48-2020-fall-apple-event 48 – 2020 Fall Apple Event https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636811644/0/backtonormal Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:00:43 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4647 It's time for an iPhone upgrade this year and I could not be more excited about what was announced in the iPhone 12 (mini!). This episode is all iPhone hype, especially with the new MagSafe functionality on the iPhone and the return to iPhone 5S-style form factor (flat sides!).

]]> ]]> 48 It's time for an iPhone upgrade this year and I could not be more excited about what was announced in the iPhone 12 (mini!). This episode is all iPhone hype, especially with the new MagSafe functionality on the iPhone and the return to iPhone 5S-style form factor (flat sides!).

]]> ]]> false no 16:44 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4647/48-2020-fall-apple-event.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/13/47-work-life-rebalance 47 – Work/Life Rebalance https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636765198/0/backtonormal Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:00:42 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4643 Today is my last day 'off' with a newborn, and so I'll be discussing what the plan is for working from home while at least taking part in child care for a 2-year old and <1-month old child, as things settle down for us at home.

]]> ]]> 47 Today is my last day 'off' with a newborn, and so I'll be discussing what the plan is for working from home while at least taking part in child care for a 2-year old and <1-month old child, as things settle down for us at home.

]]> ]]> false no 10:59 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4643/47-work-life-rebalance.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/12/46-what-its-really-like-to-have-a-covid-baby 46 – What It’s Really Like to Have A COVID Baby https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636723940/0/backtonormal Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:00:30 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4637 Today, my wife joins me (finally, a guest!) to tell her version of the events leading up to (and including) giving birth to our new son right in the midst of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> ]]> 46 Today, my wife joins me (finally, a guest!) to tell her version of the events leading up to (and including) giving birth to our new son right in the midst of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> ]]> false no 23:25 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4637/46-what-its-really-like-to-have-a-covid-baby.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/08/45-post-birth-follow-up 45 – Post-Birth Follow-up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636568906/0/backtonormal Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:00:32 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4634 This episode, recorded in the car while waiting for my wife to finish our newborn's 48-hour follow-up appointment, revisits the time from 7 AM on October 5, until shortly after the birth of our child.

]]> ]]> 45 This episode, recorded in the car while waiting for my wife to finish our newborn's 48-hour follow-up appointment, revisits the time from 7 AM on October 5, until shortly after the birth of our child.

]]> ]]> false no 7:57 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4634/45-post-birth-follow-up.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/05/44-nope-its-not-normal-but-in-a-good-way 44 – Nope, It’s Not Normal (but in a good way) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636408980/0/backtonormal Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4505 This contingency episode was recorded on September 12, 2020. If you're hearing (or reading) this, it means the show will be taking a brief hiatus because we are having a child. Yay us!

]]> ]]> 44 This contingency episode was recorded on September 12, 2020. If you're hearing (or reading) this, it means the show will be taking a brief hiatus because we are having a child. Yay us!

]]> ]]> false no 2:51 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4505/44-nope-its-not-normal-but-in-a-good-way.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/04/43-giving-birth-during-the-second-wave 43 – Giving Birth During the Second Wave https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636337316/0/backtonormal Sun, 04 Oct 2020 13:00:10 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4626 Today, I'll be discussing the situation my family has faced with being pregnant during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how our 'birth plan' for doing this during the pandemic need to keep being thrown out the window as things shift under our feet.

]]> ]]> 43 Today, I'll be discussing the situation my family has faced with being pregnant during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how our 'birth plan' for doing this during the pandemic need to keep being thrown out the window as things shift under our feet.

]]> ]]> false no 14:39 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4626/43-giving-birth-during-the-second-wave.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/03/42-ted-lasso-finale 42 – Ted Lasso (s01e10) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636297680/0/backtonormal Sat, 03 Oct 2020 13:00:35 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4620 In this episode, I talk about the season finale of Ted Lasso, how many of my predictions came true, and what happens next season (whenever they're able to make it).

]]> ]]> 42 In this episode, I talk about the season finale of Ted Lasso, how many of my predictions came true, and what happens next season (whenever they're able to make it).

]]> ]]> false no 15:12 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4620/42-ted-lasso-finale.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/02/41-covid-superspreading 41 – COVID SuperSpreading https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636249586/0/backtonormal Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:00:27 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4615 Today, I'll be talking about COVID super spreader events, but not before discussing the news that Donald Trump and at least several people close to him have the virus. Please read the following links for background on what I'm discussing:

]]> ]]> 41 Today, I'll be talking about COVID super spreader events, but not before discussing the news that Donald Trump and at least several people close to him have the virus. Please read the following links for background on what I'm discussing:

]]> ]]> false no 17:15 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4615/41-covid-superspreading.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/10/01/40-personal-4-politics 40 – Personal #4 (Politics) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636200302/0/backtonormal Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:00:39 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4612 Today, I'll be getting personal with my political history, how I come to form opinions on moral and social issues of the day.

]]> ]]> 40 Today, I'll be getting personal with my political history, how I come to form opinions on moral and social issues of the day.

]]> ]]> false no 16:21 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4612/40-personal-4-politics.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/30/39-the-first-debate 39 – The First ‘Debate’ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636144950/0/backtonormal Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:00:34 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4608 Today, I'll be doing a little dive in to the first 2020 presidential debate (though I would not call it that), talking about format changes, breaking the rules, and disavowing white supremacy.

]]> ]]> 39 Today, I'll be doing a little dive in to the first 2020 presidential debate (though I would not call it that), talking about format changes, breaking the rules, and disavowing white supremacy.

]]> ]]> false no 15:35 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4608/39-the-first-debate.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/29/38-rss 38 – RSS https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636093596/0/backtonormal Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:00:38 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4605 In this episode, I'll be talking about RSS, the web aggregation tool that came in with a bang via powerful services like Google Reader, disappeared pretty much completely in the mid-2010s, and seems to be coming back in fashion lately.

]]> ]]> 38 In this episode, I'll be talking about RSS, the web aggregation tool that came in with a bang via powerful services like Google Reader, disappeared pretty much completely in the mid-2010s, and seems to be coming back in fashion lately.

]]> ]]> false no 17:28 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4605/38-rss.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/28/37-taxes 37 – Taxes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636061719/0/backtonormal Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:00:19 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4600 In this episode, I'll be discussing why I think taxes are important, why income inequality is fueled by western tax law, and how I think the system can be fixed.

]]> ]]> 37 In this episode, I'll be discussing why I think taxes are important, why income inequality is fueled by western tax law, and how I think the system can be fixed.

]]> ]]> false no 15:11 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4600/37-taxes.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/27/36-avoiding-a-fall-election 36 – Avoiding a Fall Election https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/636029135/0/backtonormal Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:00:46 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4597 This episode I'll be talking about the aftermath of the Canadian Throne Speech, wherein the Liberals were able to negotiate with the NDP and preserve confidence in Parliament to continue running things, avoiding a fall election.

]]> ]]> 36 This episode I'll be talking about the aftermath of the Canadian Throne Speech, wherein the Liberals were able to negotiate with the NDP and preserve confidence in Parliament to continue running things, avoiding a fall election.

]]> ]]> false no 12:57 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4597/36-avoiding-a-fall-election.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/26/35-ted-lasso-2 35 – Ted Lasso (s01e09) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635994410/0/backtonormal Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:00:28 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4594 In this episode, I discuss the second-last episode of Ted Lasso, how I continue to feel very strongly that we all need this show right now, because of its focus on compassion and empathy, especially as it relates to masculinity.

]]> ]]> 35 In this episode, I discuss the second-last episode of Ted Lasso, how I continue to feel very strongly that we all need this show right now, because of its focus on compassion and empathy, especially as it relates to masculinity.

]]> ]]> false no 14:46 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4594/35-ted-lasso-2.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/25/34-control-vs-burnout 34 – Control vs Burnout https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635961780/0/backtonormal Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:00:43 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4591 In this episode, I talk a little more about my feelings on this project I've been working on and discussing in previous episodes, and how a lack of a clear leader on a project and many sets of cooks in the kitchen can contribute to eventual burnout.

]]> ]]> 34 In this episode, I talk a little more about my feelings on this project I've been working on and discussing in previous episodes, and how a lack of a clear leader on a project and many sets of cooks in the kitchen can contribute to eventual burnout.

]]> ]]> false no 11:08 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4591/34-control-vs-burnout.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/24/33-civil-war-in-the-us 33 – Civil War in the US https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635918878/0/backtonormal Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:00:52 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4588 In this episode, I tackle an episode I've been wanting to discuss from the beginning of the show, the idea that the United States might just be on the brink of another civil war, very different from the one that preceded it.

]]> ]]> 33 In this episode, I tackle an episode I've been wanting to discuss from the beginning of the show, the idea that the United States might just be on the brink of another civil war, very different from the one that preceded it.

]]> ]]> false no 18:12 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4588/33-civil-war-in-the-us.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/23/32-building-systems-and-enabling-communication 32 – Building Systems and Enabling Communication https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635881502/0/backtonormal Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:28 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4585 Today, I'll be diving a little further in to my work on the NSERC-related project I've been working on (talking about building the system), and then pivot in to building and testing systems to keep people in touch (enabling communication).

]]> ]]> 32 Today, I'll be diving a little further in to my work on the NSERC-related project I've been working on (talking about building the system), and then pivot in to building and testing systems to keep people in touch (enabling communication).

]]> ]]> false no 18:37 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4585/32-building-systems-and-enabling-communication.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/22/31-solving-problems-with-excel 31 – Solving Problems with Excel https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635842988/0/backtonormal Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:24 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4582 In this episode, I talk a little about solving problems creatively with Excel and how you can solve almost any problem involving data with the right combination of Excel formulas.

]]> ]]> 31 In this episode, I talk a little about solving problems creatively with Excel and how you can solve almost any problem involving data with the right combination of Excel formulas.

]]> ]]> false no 6:29 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4582/31-solving-problems-with-excel.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/21/30-personal-3-programming 30 – Personal #3 (Programming) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635802860/0/backtonormal Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:00:24 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4579 In this episode, we get personal again as I talk about how I got started programming, how it wasn't easy to learn for me, and how I finally cracked the code (so to speak) and really jump in to development.

]]> ]]> 30 In this episode, we get personal again as I talk about how I got started programming, how it wasn't easy to learn for me, and how I finally cracked the code (so to speak) and really jump in to development.

]]> ]]> false no 15:13 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4579/30-personal-3-programming.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/20/29-why-i-like-windows-and-the-mac 29 – Why I like Windows (and the Mac) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635771496/0/backtonormal Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:00:15 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4575 Today's episode, I'll be talking about the differences between Windows and the Mac that I've noticed over the course of my life, why I think in some ways they're very similar, and why I've never owned a desktop Mac.

]]> ]]> 19 Today's episode, I'll be talking about the differences between Windows and the Mac that I've noticed over the course of my life, why I think in some ways they're very similar, and why I've never owned a desktop Mac.

]]> ]]> false no 14:34 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4575/29-why-i-like-windows-and-the-mac.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/19/28-the-social-dilemma-thoughts 28 – The Social Dilemma (Thoughts) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635739746/0/backtonormal Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:00:12 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4564 In this episode, I'll be discussing The Social Dilemma, a Netflix 'docu-drama' about social media networks, the attention economy, and recommendation algorithms. These networks do a lot of harm and addiction to them is an extremely serious issue that needs to be discussed more.

]]> ]]> 28 In this episode, I'll be discussing The Social Dilemma, a Netflix 'docu-drama' about social media networks, the attention economy, and recommendation algorithms. These networks do a lot of harm and addiction to them is an extremely serious issue that needs to be discussed more.

]]> ]]> false no 20:49 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4564/28-the-social-dilemma-thoughts.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/18/27-the-small-joy-of-diy 27 – The (Small) Joy of DIY https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635703673/0/backtonormal Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:00:47 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4553 In this episode, I'll discuss my latest DIY project, which has motivated me to seek out new little projects and expand my horizons a little bit.

]]> ]]> 27 In this episode, I'll discuss my latest DIY project, which has motivated me to seek out new little projects and expand my horizons a little bit.

]]> ]]> false no 13:46 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4553/27-the-small-joy-of-diy.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/17/26-ios-14-and-more 26 – iOS 14 (and more) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635662008/0/backtonormal Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:00:29 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4550 Today, I'll be talking about my favourite updates to Apple software (mostly related to iOS 14) that were announced earlier this week, having used a lot of it extensively during the beta period this summer.

]]> ]]> 26 Today, I'll be talking about my favourite updates to Apple software (mostly related to iOS 14) that were announced earlier this week, having used a lot of it extensively during the beta period this summer.

]]> ]]> false no 20:22 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4550/26-ios-14-and-more.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/16/25-phase-4 25 – Phase 4 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635623932/0/backtonormal Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:00:25 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4544 Today, I talk about the potential need to reimpose restrictions on some kinds of businesses, to demonstrate what is safe and what's not. I also discuss the need for more of this type of reporting, sharing how the virus is currently spreading and what kinds of activities to avoid.

]]> ]]> 25 Today, I talk about the potential need to reimpose restrictions on some kinds of businesses, to demonstrate what is safe and what's not. I also discuss the need for more of this type of reporting, sharing how the virus is currently spreading and what kinds of activities to avoid.

]]> ]]> false no 15:31 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4544/25-phase-4.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/15/24-the-promise-and-shortcomings-of-microsoft-365 24 – The Promise and Shortcomings of Microsoft 365 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635589926/0/backtonormal Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:00:15 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4540 Today, I'll be talking about the best and worst things about Microsoft 365, and why I think the set of services is absolutely worth it despite various missed opportunities. Hopefully, the service will continue to improve!

]]> ]]> 24 Today, I'll be talking about the best and worst things about Microsoft 365, and why I think the set of services is absolutely worth it despite various missed opportunities. Hopefully, the service will continue to improve!

]]> ]]> false no 14:59 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4540/24-the-promise-and-shortcomings-of-microsoft-365.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/14/23-ted-lasso 23 – Ted Lasso (start of the season) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573792/0/backtonormal Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:00:46 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4513 This episode will focus on the nuance and emotion of the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso. I love this new show and highly recommend you check it out, and I go in to detail as to why.

I also mention the following episode of a YouTube series called Pop Culture Detective about Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them which is very relevant, in my opinion: The Fantastic Masculinity of Newt Scamander. I highly recommend you check this video out as well.

Edit (Sept 15): Here is the original set of NBC promos for EPL soccer where Ted Lasso is from:

I should note that the character from these promos is actually quite different from how he's portrayed in the show, and I like the show's character a LOT more.

]]> ]]> 23 This episode will focus on the nuance and emotion of the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso. I love this new show and highly recommend you check it out, and I go in to detail as to why.

I also mention the following episode of a YouTube series called Pop Culture Detective about Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them which is very relevant, in my opinion: The Fantastic Masculinity of Newt Scamander. I highly recommend you check this video out as well.

Edit (Sept 15): Here is the original set of NBC promos for EPL soccer where Ted Lasso is from:

I should note that the character from these promos is actually quite different from how he's portrayed in the show, and I like the show's character a LOT more.

]]> ]]> false no 15:31 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4513/23-ted-lasso.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/13/22-masks-and-viral-load 22 – Masks and Viral Load https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573796/0/backtonormal Sun, 13 Sep 2020 13:00:08 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4509 In today's episode, I'll be discussing some of my thoughts relating to a story in the Telegraph about how masks might be affecting the way people are getting COVID-19, and how it might be good news for new infections.

]]> ]]> 22 In today's episode, I'll be discussing some of my thoughts relating to a story in the Telegraph about how masks might be affecting the way people are getting COVID-19, and how it might be good news for new infections.

]]> ]]> false no 16:05 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4509/22-masks-and-viral-load.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/12/21-welcome-to-modern-email 21 – Welcome to Modern Email https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573800/0/backtonormal Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:00:17 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4502 In this episode, I go deep on a real example of software updates instantly and drastically improving my quality of life at work. We are in the process of migrating our work email to Microsoft 365, and it's amazing!

]]> ]]> 21 In this episode, I go deep on a real example of software updates instantly and drastically improving my quality of life at work. We are in the process of migrating our work email to Microsoft 365, and it's amazing!

]]> ]]> false no 14:16 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4502/21-welcome-to-modern-email.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/11/20-personal-2-internet-history 20 – Personal #2 (Internet History) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573804/0/backtonormal Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:00:48 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4499 Today, I'll be delving in to my history of making things on the internet. There have been many a website and YouTube channel and podcast created by me over the years, and you can check out what they look like today from the 'Other Stuff Our Hosts Do' sidebar menu on unwindmedia.com.

]]> ]]> 20 Today, I'll be delving in to my history of making things on the internet. There have been many a website and YouTube channel and podcast created by me over the years, and you can check out what they look like today from the 'Other Stuff Our Hosts Do' sidebar menu on unwindmedia.com.

]]> ]]> false no 21:26 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4499/20-personal-2-internet-history.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/10/19-fall-apple-upgrades 19 – Fall Apple Upgrades https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573808/0/backtonormal Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4496 In this episode, I discuss where I'm at with technology, and what iPhone and iPad I would like to upgrade to this fall under different circumstances (or when things go back to normal 😉).

]]> ]]> 19 In this episode, I discuss where I'm at with technology, and what iPhone and iPad I would like to upgrade to this fall under different circumstances (or when things go back to normal 😉).

]]> ]]> false no 17:18 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4496/19-fall-apple-upgrades.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/09/18-tailoring-your-job-to-your-interests 18 – Tailoring Your Job to Your Interests https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573812/0/backtonormal Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:00:55 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=4481 In this episode, I discuss taking things that are not currently your job (but are your interests), and making them your job, including concrete examples and suggestions from when I've managed to make this work.

]]> ]]> 18 In this episode, I discuss taking things that are not currently your job (but are your interests), and making them your job, including concrete examples and suggestions from when I've managed to make this work.

]]> ]]> false no 14:55 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/4481/18-tailoring-your-job-to-your-interests.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/08/17-dealing-with-repetition 17 – Dealing with Repetition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573816/0/backtonormal Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:00:52 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3774 In this episode, I talk about ways to deal with repetitive schedules, like the way many of us are faced with having to live basically the same day over and over again for months.

]]> ]]> 17 In this episode, I talk about ways to deal with repetitive schedules, like the way many of us are faced with having to live basically the same day over and over again for months.

]]> ]]> false no 11:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3774/17-dealing-with-repetition.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/07/16-the-power-of-skepticism 16 – The Power of Skepticism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573820/0/backtonormal Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:00:05 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3771 Today I'll be discussing misinformation as it relates to politics and the pandemic, along with ways you can reduce your vulnerability (as a human) to amplifying or spreading misinformation, by being skeptical and taking a little extra time to verify before you share(ify).

]]> ]]> 16 Today I'll be discussing misinformation as it relates to politics and the pandemic, along with ways you can reduce your vulnerability (as a human) to amplifying or spreading misinformation, by being skeptical and taking a little extra time to verify before you share(ify).

]]> ]]> false no 16:12 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3771/16-the-power-of-skepticism.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/06/15-what-youre-good-at 15 – What You’re Good At https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573824/0/backtonormal Sun, 06 Sep 2020 13:00:52 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3768 In this episode, I discuss the process of figuring out what you're good at, through the lens of the Frozen II documentary Into the Unknown, on Disney+. It took me a long time to figure out what my skillset was, but now that I have, I can really double down and work on it.

]]> ]]> 15 In this episode, I discuss the process of figuring out what you're good at, through the lens of the Frozen II documentary Into the Unknown, on Disney+. It took me a long time to figure out what my skillset was, but now that I have, I can really double down and work on it.

]]> ]]> false no 14:02 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3768/15-what-youre-good-at.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/05/14-strong-opinions-weakly-held 14 – Strong Opinions, Weakly Held https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573828/0/backtonormal Sat, 05 Sep 2020 13:00:31 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3765 Today, I will be talking about why opinions too strongly held are bad, and then I end up veering hard in to Black Lives Matter and ongoing police brutality, which seems to be one important issue arising from the improper use of strong belief.

]]> ]]> 14 Today, I will be talking about why opinions too strongly held are bad, and then I end up veering hard in to Black Lives Matter and ongoing police brutality, which seems to be one important issue arising from the improper use of strong belief.

]]> ]]> false no 19:17 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3765/14-strong-opinions-weakly-held.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/04/13-the-plague-of-cars 13 – The Plague of Cars https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573965/0/backtonormal Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:00:03 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3762 Today, I'll be talking about car culture, induced demand (more lanes = more traffic), and how motor vehicles are great in a few key ways but just awful in so many others.

]]> ]]> 13 Today, I'll be talking about car culture, induced demand (more lanes = more traffic), and how motor vehicles are great in a few key ways but just awful in so many others.

]]> ]]> false no 17:59 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3762/13-the-plague-of-cars.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/03/12-all-about-updates 12 – All About Updates https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573969/0/backtonormal Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:00:22 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3755 Today, I'll be talking about hardware and software updates, why staying on top of them is so important to an organization (big or small), and the best way to minimize risks while staying up-to-date.

]]> ]]> 12 Today, I'll be talking about hardware and software updates, why staying on top of them is so important to an organization (big or small), and the best way to minimize risks while staying up-to-date.

]]> ]]> false no 16:46 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3755/12-all-about-updates.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/02/11-progressivism 11 – Progressivism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573973/0/backtonormal Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:00:23 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3751 In this episode, I discuss progressivism, why I think equity, diversity, and inclusion are so critical to a progressive system, and why I will never accept the status quo.

]]> ]]> 11 In this episode, I discuss progressivism, why I think equity, diversity, and inclusion are so critical to a progressive system, and why I will never accept the status quo.

]]> ]]> false no 17:25 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3751/11-progressivism.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/09/01/10-lets-get-personal-1 10 – Let’s Get Personal #1 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573977/0/backtonormal Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:00:09 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3734 Today, to celebrate the 10th episode, I'm going to get a little more personal with some of my backstory, how I got interested in technology, and how I moved around at NSERC until I got to where I am.

]]> ]]> 10 Today, to celebrate the 10th episode, I'm going to get a little more personal with some of my backstory, how I got interested in technology, and how I moved around at NSERC until I got to where I am.

]]> ]]> false no 14:57 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3734/10-lets-get-personal-1.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/31/9-work-life-balance 9 – Work/Life Balance https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573983/0/backtonormal Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:00:46 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3729 Today's episode falls on a vacation day for me, so I'll be talking a little about work/life balance, why I don't really take vacations, and what does pull me away from work.

]]> ]]> 9 Today's episode falls on a vacation day for me, so I'll be talking a little about work/life balance, why I don't really take vacations, and what does pull me away from work.

]]> ]]> false no 10:12 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3729/9-work-life-balance.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/30/8-hits-you-different 8 – Hits You Different https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573987/0/backtonormal Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:00:40 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3726 Today, I follow up on yesterday's spoilers episode, citing examples of ways TV and movies can change even after you've seen them, and the way sky-high expectations can ruin perfectly good media.

]]> ]]> 8 Today, I follow up on yesterday's spoilers episode, citing examples of ways TV and movies can change even after you've seen them, and the way sky-high expectations can ruin perfectly good media.

]]> ]]> false no 13:01 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3726/8-hits-you-different.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/29/7-all-about-spoilers 7 – All About Spoilers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573991/0/backtonormal Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:00:48 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3719 Today's episode is all about movie and TV spoilers: why I don't care, the only kind of spoilers I really don't like, and why I encourage others to try this lifestyle.

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]]> ]]> 7 Today's episode is all about movie and TV spoilers: why I don't care, the only kind of spoilers I really don't like, and why I encourage others to try this lifestyle.

Links mentioned:

]]> ]]> false no 16:09 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3719/7-all-about-spoilers.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/28/6-owning-your-online-presence 6 – Owning your Online Presence https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573995/0/backtonormal Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3714 Today, I talk about owning your own website, making things for the internet, and my history with web development.

]]> ]]> 6 Today, I talk about owning your own website, making things for the internet, and my history with web development.

]]> ]]> false no 13:07 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3714/6-owning-your-online-presence.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/27/5-funding-education 5 – Funding Education https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635573999/0/backtonormal Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:00:14 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3709 This episode, I talk about the proper funding of school, as it applies to before the pandemic, during the pandemic (as schools try to reopen), and what education looks like after things are back to normal.

]]> ]]> 5 This episode, I talk about the proper funding of school, as it applies to before the pandemic, during the pandemic (as schools try to reopen), and what education looks like after things are back to normal.

]]> ]]> false no 14:11 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3709/5-funding-education.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/26/4-public-service-pride-week 4 – Public Service Pride Week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635574003/0/backtonormal Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:00:45 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3702 Today, I talk about what Public Service Pride Week means to me, looking back at jokes where it turns out the punchline never made sense, and how we can all celebrate Pride in our own way with love in our hearts.

]]> ]]> 4 Today, I talk about what Public Service Pride Week means to me, looking back at jokes where it turns out the punchline never made sense, and how we can all celebrate Pride in our own way with love in our hearts.

]]> ]]> false no 13:18 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3702/4-public-service-pride-week.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/25/3-mask-mandates 3 – Mask Mandates https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635574007/0/backtonormal Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:50:03 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3548 Today, the topic of discussion is face masks as they relate to public health and reopening.

]]> ]]> 3 Today, the topic of discussion is face masks as they relate to public health and reopening.

]]> ]]> false no 17:53 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3548/3-mask-mandates.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/24/2-launch-day 2 – Launch Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635574011/0/backtonormal Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:58:58 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3542 This episode covers launching a podcast in 24 hours, where we go from here, and opening schools during COVID.

]]> ]]> 2 This episode covers launching a podcast in 24 hours, where we go from here, and opening schools during COVID.

]]> ]]> false no 17:57 No no https://unwindmedia.com/podcast-download/3542/2-launch-day.mp3 https://unwindmedia.com/back-to-normal/2020/08/23/1-getting-back-to-normal 1 – Getting Back to Normal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635574015/0/backtonormal Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:00:36 +0000 https://unwindmedia.com/?p=3435 This is a pilot. Stretching out the old podcast legs.

]]> ]]> 1 This is a pilot. Stretching out the old podcast legs.

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