Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips.
(The podcast started as EdTech Examined in July 2020 with the goal of helping educators transition to online education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.)
In this episode, Erik and Kris celebrate their 100th episode by discussing Cal Newport's Slow Productivity. They go through the book's three principles: do fewer things, work at a natural pace, and obsess over quality. They also reflect on what 100 episodes of Examining have taught them.
SHOW NOTES
Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout – Cal Newport: Cal's official book page, which his announcement post gives as calnewport.com/slow, and which offers bonus material alongside the book. https://calnewport.com/slow
My New Book: Slow Productivity – Cal Newport: Cal's announcement post, which describes a Slow Productivity Primer (an annotated collection of his best writing on the topic) and a crash course video covering the three principles. https://calnewport.com/my-new-book-slow-productivity/On Slow Productivity and the Anti-Busyness Revolution – Cal Newport: An earlier essay (the comments are dated 2021) in which Cal argues we may need a slow productivity revolution more than an economic one. https://calnewport.com/on-slow-productivity-and-the-anti-busyness-revolution/Slow Productivity Chapter Commentary – Cal Newport: Cal gives behind-the-scenes insights on each chapter of the book. https://calnewport.com/slow-productivity-chapter-commentary/The Workload Fairy Tale – Cal Newport: Cal connects research on shorter workweeks to the book's idea of workload management. https://calnewport.com/the-workload-fairy-tale/
CONTACT Website: examining.ca Twitter: @ExaminingPod
Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: erikchristiansen.net
Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca
18 Sept 2026
99: Two Airs Stuck Together
Erik and Kris discuss the latest Apple Event - "Surprise and Shine" - including the new phones, watches, and headphones.
CONTACT
Website: examining.ca
Twitter: @ExaminingPod
Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: erikchristiansen.net
Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca
24 Jun 2026
98: Rewind - Building Better Teams, Dr. Tom O'Neill
Erik and Kris interview Dr. Tom O’Neill, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. This episode was originally released on August 4, 2020. We are revisiting Tom's interview where he discusses ITP Metrics, a free online teamwork and behavioural assessment platform. Tom and his team created this platform to improve classroom team dynamics, and it has been used in several programs to great success.SHOW NOTES: ITP Metrics platform: https://www.itpmetrics.com/GUEST INFORMATION:Dr. Tom O’NeillLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-o-neill-53bbb321/UCalgary Profile: https://psyc.ucalgary.ca/profiles/thomas-o-neill CONTACT:
Website: examining.caTwitter: @ExaminingPod
TEAM INFORMATION:Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.ca
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