#remote-work
18 episodes
#3579: Where Time Moves Differently: Bhutan to Vanuatu
Bhutan, Laos, and Vanuatu offer the ultimate antidote to modern speed—but their rhythms come with real tradeoffs.
#2669: Low-Touch Lead Qualification for Solo Consultants
Stop wasting hours on calls with unqualified leads. Learn low-touch vetting that filters bad fits without sounding hostile.
#2647: Enforcing Async Boundaries When Clients Call Anytime
How to choose the right async tool, set boundaries with clients, and where AI fits in.
#2538: The Lemonade-Stand Software Fortune
One-person teams quietly generating hundreds of thousands in revenue from unsexy problems like PDF generation and ranch management.
#2463: Tmux vs Modern Terminals: What Multiplexing Actually Gets You
What multiplexing actually means, why tmux still matters, and how WezTerm and Ghostty changed the calculus.
#2462: Pick Two: Server-Resident, Mobile-Native, Agentic CLI in 2026
How to run Claude Code on a server and use it from your phone — the honest tradeoffs in 2026.
#2329: The Notification Trap: Escaping Communication Overload
How do you manage messages across ten apps without losing focus? We explore the chaos of modern communication and tools to tame it.
#2267: The 50-Year Reign of Nine-to-Five
The nine-to-five workday feels eternal, but its dominance as the default for office workers is a surprisingly brief historical blip. We trace its f...
#2093: Remote Work Is Not One Thing
The digital nomad is a myth; the real story is hybrid schedules, domestic super-commutes, and the global talent arbitrage.
#1841: Async Work: Freedom or Digital Surveillance?
Is async work the key to productivity or a trap for total surveillance? We break down the promises and perils of the modern workday.
#1692: The 60sqm Handoff: Parenting Without Childcare
How to survive a high-stakes work-from-home setup when your office is also the nursery.
#1318: The Analog Hole: Why Your Screen is a Security Leak
Your firewall can’t stop a smartphone camera. Discover why the "analog hole" is the ultimate blind spot in modern enterprise security.
#1105: The Great Dish Debate: An Apology and a Plan
After a heated clash over dirty dishes, Corn returns to apologize and share the new "Poppleberry Way" of keeping the peace.
#940: Ergonomics Under Fire: Building a Command Center in a War Zone
Stop hunching over your laptop. Learn how to build a pro-grade, ergonomic workstation that fits in your backpack without breaking your back.
#828: Light Discipline: Pro Lighting for Triple Monitor Desks
How do you light a massive triple-monitor desk in a tiny apartment without waking the baby? We dive into the physics of pro "light discipline."
#603: The Desk Height That Was Never Right
Is your desk hurting your neck? Herman and Corn break down the physics of height-adjustable desks and why your setup might need a major upgrade.
#464: The Hidden Walls of Global Remote Work
Why does "work from anywhere" often mean "only in the US"? Explore the legal, tax, and IP traps that keep remote work restricted.
#448: When the Safety Net Fits Only Employees
Why does the "Start-up Nation" struggle to support its solo entrepreneurs? Herman and Corn explore global models for a better freelance future.