Phoebe Judge Habits - Structured Calm and Creative Rituals

Wakes at 6:30 AM, checks email/Slack/Twitter by 7:30 AM, and creates handwritten task lists. Prioritizes structure through analog tools like paper planners.

Meticulously arranges microphone height, chair position, and workspace cleanliness before recording sessions. Requires all objects to have designated placements.

Takes lengthy walks without retracing steps, often requiring pickup at endpoint. Prioritizes novel routes over efficiency.

Keeps three beverages (seltzer, water, etc.) within reach during recordings. Maintains vocal hydration without disrupting workflow.

Annually spends two weeks in rural Maine without internet access. Engages in analog activities like topography reading.

Only recycles cardboard, paper, glass bottles, metal cans. Avoids plastic film and 'wish-cycling' contaminants.

Conducts final group listen-throughs before episode releases. Verifies sound design and narrative flow collectively.

Limits interviews to 90 minutes maximum. Prepares precise questions while allowing organic digressions.

Uses physical whiteboards for episode planning. Visually maps story arcs and production timelines.

Maintains steady breath control and pitch during narration. Avoids dramatic inflection shifts.

Paces nervously while drafting scripts. Alternates between writing and physical movement cycles.

Prepares elaborate meals at fixed 7 PM dinner time. Uses cooking as creative counterpoint to audio work.

Shares concise audio clips and updates via Slack. Maintains continuous but structured team contact.

Abandons weak story concepts early. Requires clear narrative potential to continue development.

Positions microphone at intimate proximity. Employs breath-aware vocal techniques.

Monitors heart rate and movement via smartwatch. Uses data to balance work and recovery.

Reads classic mystery novels for spin-off podcast. Maintains daily chapter release schedule.

Uses Neumann TLM 103 mic and Sony headphones exclusively. Maintains consistent audio capture chain.

Alternates writing/mixing duties with producers. Prevents creative tunnel vision.

Maintains smoking cessation despite stress. Uses alternative coping mechanisms.