

The Important Thing
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.
Episodes
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Oct 3, 2023 • 27min
The One About Magic
In our 77th episode, we discuss why magic is everywhere.

Jun 4, 2023 • 19min
The One About Seven Managers
In our 76th episode, we freestyle a list of the seven types of managers on the planet. There are more, but here are seven.

May 30, 2023 • 9min
The One About Shoes
In our 75th episode, we're talking shoes. Only 25 episodes left… and we're talking shoes. Ok.

May 28, 2023 • 21min
The One About Powerful Organizations
In our 74th episode, I swear we are only talking about one Important Thing, but I may be AI hallucinating.

May 7, 2023 • 34min
The One About Robots
Everyone has AI fever in our 73rd episode where — and you better get used to it — we are talking about those robots again.

May 4, 2023 • 11min
The One About Must-See TV
Speed round episode. Things we've been watching that you must not miss. You're welcome.

Apr 16, 2023 • 17min
The One About Mastodon Follow-ups
In our 71st episode, we talk about robots again, and then we follow with a Mastodon chaser.

Apr 9, 2023 • 19min
The One About Mediation
The podcast explores the difference between mediation and meditation. It also discusses public speaking and the thrill it brings, as well as the importance of self-editing. The concept of the Kobayashi Maru test and preventing bad situations is explored. Additionally, the power of storytelling and engagement in presentations is discussed, along with the challenges of engaging contemporary students. The importance of situational awareness and communication is highlighted, including the role of leadership in managing people.

Apr 8, 2023 • 18min
The One About Zombies
In our 69th episode, the topic is zombies in the context of The Last of Us and the entire zombie genre. BraaAAaaaaaaaaiAAains. Only 30 episodes left people.

Apr 7, 2023 • 28min
The One About Horror Movies
In our 68th episode, Lopp and Lyle discuss Lyle's performance in a horror movie as well as the role of the producer in different industries.


