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For the first official episode, co-hosts Mike Vardy and Michael Schechter talk about what happens when online connections meet in the real world.

Vardy shares (read: brags about) his experiences at Macworld, especially the time he spent with fellow tech and productivity writers. He discusses some of the “White People Problems” that come along with attending an event while also covering it as press. They also discover the true moral of Macworld: go as press, get free crap… a rule to live by.

“The Mikes” venture into uncharted territory with their first sponsorship spot for the good folks at Moredays, a new productivity tool that is ideal for those looking to get started with GTD.

They finish up by going full circle and returning to the power and potential of online connections. As the parents of young children, “The Mikes” aren’t getting out as much as they once did. As it becomes harder to see friends face to face, they consider how our online relationships can fill those gaps.

Join Michael Schechter and Mike Vardy, two people who have never met in person and are only speaking for the third time ever as they discuss the potential for creating meaningful friendships on the web.

What Mikes Are Drinking

• Mike Vardy – Hardys 2010 Shiraz
• Mike Schechter – Rouge Ale – Dead Guy Ale

Sponsor

• MOREDAYS – Plan your life with fun and style!

Vardy’s Links

• Vardy.me
• Mike’s Macworld | iWorld coverage
• The Flygrip Is An iPhone Case That Lets You Do Everything With One Hand [Macworld / iWorld 2012] | Cult of Mac
• Mike Vardy | Cult of Mac
• Hands On: iKeyboard Brings Touch Typing to the iPad [Macworld / iWorld 2012] | Cult of Mac
• Connect with Mike Vardy on Twitter

Schechter’s Links

• A Better Mess
• World Domination Summit Dispatch
• Connect with Mike Schechter on Twitter

The Work Of Others

• Macworld | iWorld
• Macworld 2012 — Thoughts, Reflections, Reactions | Bridging the Nerd Gap
• Cool Guys Today — The Brooks Review
• Macworld 2012 — Shawn Blanc
• 40 Tips
• The B&B Podcast – Episode 44: Before a Live Studio Audience
• Reflections on Macworld — 512 Pixels
• Author Matthew Panzarino | The Next Web
• Pat Dryburgh
• From my Macworld Diary – Brett Terpstra
• The Macworld Crew
• OmniFocus for Mac – Products – The Omni Group

For the very first episode, co-hosts Mike Vardy and Mike Schechter explain their reasoning for creating “yet another productivity podcast.” The “Mikes” test the limits of what you can shove into 27 minutes by discussing the importance of making sarcastic ideas happen, bringing the benefits of productivity to the entirety of one’s life and how… Continue Reading