Russell Van Brocklen
Dyslexia Professor | Productivity Hacker | AI Power User | Repeat Guest
Russell Van Brocklen (dyslexia professor based in Albany, NY) is a repeat guest who always brings high-value, no-BS productivity tactics. On S2-EP19 he dives into using AI (ChatGPT 5.4 extended thinking + Claude Opus) as a coworker, the exact 10 moves top performers use, and why dyslexia can actually be a superpower in certain workflows.
Plus legendary hotel stories that somehow tie into the productivity discussion.
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May 8, 2026
Russell Van Brocklen Returns - Dyslexia Prof’s 3X Productivity Hacks while swimming S2-EP19
LX and Havok welcome back repeat guest Russell Van Brocklen the dyslexia professor chilling in Albany, NY (definitely not the crazy downstate chaos). It kicks off with epic hotel horror stories: $113 steal one year, $429 nightmare the next, plus a Times Square shoebox room where the bed touches the wardrobe doors. Then Russell drops his no BS playbook for turning AI into a tireless teammate using ChatGPT 5.4 extended thinking + Claude Opus Coworker. Learn the exact 10 moves the top 1% use to ...
Guest: Russell Van Brocklen
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Feb. 13, 2026
Rewiring Brains and Conquering Chaos - Dyslexia Triumphs with Russell Van Brocklen S2-EP7
Join Havok and LX on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as they dive into an inspiring chat with Russell Van Brocklen, a New York based dyslexia professor. From epic internship battles and law school epiphanies to revolutionary teaching hacks that turn struggling readers into rocket-fueled writers, Russell shares his witty war stories and game-changing strategies for neurodiverse minds. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just love underdog tales, this episode proves that with the right wiring, anyone...
Guest: Russell Van Brocklen