The Important Thing

by Michael Lopp · · ·

The Important Thing with Michael (“Rands”) Lopp and Lyle Troxell. Let’s spend a few minutes of your life listening and learning about an Important Thing.

The One About Editing Sept. 19, 2022

In our 57th episode, we talk about how editing makes everything better.

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In our 56th episode, we talk about Lyle's recent month of podcasting adventures.
In our 55th episode, we return to familiar territory with special guest John Siracusa. The topic? Destiny 2 and why many, many years again, we continue to play every single day. Interested in our Destiny Slack? Figure out how to mail me, and...
In our 54th episode, we revisit the familiar theme of productivity and how we swear... this time... we figured it out!
The One About Learning June 11, 2022
In our 53rd episode, we revisit the prior 52 episodes and talk about what we've learned.
In our 52nd episode, we discuss the question, "Can you effectively manage people doing jobs you don't understand?"
In our 51st episode, we discuss the importance of names… and pronouncing them.
50 episodes later, we're talking about the clothes on the floor.
The One About Weather Jan. 18, 2022
In the rainy 49th episode, we discuss the weather and weather-related detritus.
In our 48th episode, we review the rich landscape of awesome media we're currently consuming. Totally no spoilers. We swear.
In our 46th episode, we get stuck in a place of talking about doing things. Seems like a good episode to land at the beginning of the year.
Welcome back. In our 46th episode, we're talking about the new shelves in the cave. They're big. Like huge. It's so good to be talking with you all again.
SECRET EPISODE. 45 episodes in and we're talking the Mandalorian. Seismic charges? We have them. Bobo's Boom Stick? Yup. Lopp and Lyle talking about the most important things.
In our 44th episode, we walk through the first chapters of Lopp's 3rd book. Learning to deal with endless meetings, understanding The Situation™, and learning that people often just want to be seen. Spend 45 minutes with Lyle and Lopp talking about...
In our 43rd episode, we recommend shows you just gotta binge this holiday season during our end times. (Recorded November 2020)
The One About Charlotte Sept. 13, 2020
Our much delayed 42nd episode, which was recorded pre-Pandemic, we giggle a bit because we have not been giggling enough. In this episode, we discuss why Rands names his bikes and cars, which results in some helpful therapy. Also, stickers are...
In our 41st episode, we continue the discussion regarding how to write a book. Start with a clever name, find a publisher... and then write a lot. That's about it. Ok, it's harder than that. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)
The One About Networking April 11, 2020
In our 40th episode, we are talking about the practice of networking. Who does it, why they do it, and the very expected and random value that sometimes emerges from it. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)
The One About Verklempt April 3, 2020
In the 39th episode, recorded in a pre-COVID world, we talk about love letters, the challenges of speaking, and the timely pause. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020.)
In the 38th, we lighten it up a bit. Not a lot. A bit. Finding solace in very strange times. Finding comfort while the world appears to be shutting down. Ok, it's a little lighter than that. Recorded on March 18th, 2020.