

Roderick on the Line
Merlin Mann
Merlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters
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Oct 15, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 555: "Electric Bed"
The Problem: If you buy it, you buy it.
(Recorded on Monday, October 14, 2024.)
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Oct 7, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 554: "Kiel & Bach"
The Problem: John is offeroni.
(Recorded on Monday, October 7, 2024.)
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Sep 24, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 553: "The Behold Swish"
Dive into whimsical culinary adventures as the hosts exchange witty banter about food trends and the quirks of modern greetings. Explore nostalgic road trip tales from the Olympic Peninsula, blending stunning views with playful humor. Unpack parenting challenges, balancing guidance with independence, while enjoying lazy beach day reflections. The conversation touches on cultural contrasts in rural America, the absurdity of beliefs, and the deeper meanings found in everyday treasures, creating a lively tapestry of shared experiences.

Sep 16, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 552: "A Temporal Fortnight"
The Problem: Where’s John’s platinum record?
(Recorded on Monday, September 16, 2024.)
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Sep 9, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 551: "Knotty Bits"
The Problem: John is sitting crisscross applesauce on a cloud.
(Recorded on Monday, September 9, 2024.)
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Aug 26, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 550: "Telephone Club"
Delve into a guessing game that focuses on mysterious sounds, sparking laughter and personal stories. Discover the quirks of electric scooters and hear humorous mishaps as they compare urban mobility methods. Enjoy outrageous customer service tales that highlight modern communication absurdities. Explore the challenges of digital security with entertaining family anecdotes about a telephone club. The speakers also hilariously navigate shopping woes, social media complexities, and unexpected tech perks, blending humor with relatable experiences.

Aug 19, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 549: "Smashing Kippers"
The Problem: These are sex clothes.
(Recorded on Monday, August 19, 2024.)
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Aug 12, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 548: "Seattle Friends"
The conversation kicks off with a humorous take on suburban life, celebrating quirky neighborhood moments. There's a lighthearted exploration of using an 'e-rake' for yard maintenance, mixing gadget banter with the challenges of upkeep. The hosts dive into the complexities of relationships, humorously discussing boundaries in friendships. They also reflect on the absurdities of neighborly nuisances and the impact of AI on social interactions. Gift ideas and transitions in life are shared, adding a light touch to the process of aging.

Aug 5, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 547: "The Servant's Exit"
The conversation kicks off with amusing health anecdotes, including a fast-food mishap. Candid reflections on diet and gastrointestinal woes lead to humorous takes on past dining disasters. The speakers delve into the chaos of rock performance while managing their health. They share backstage tales from Slim's Last Chance, blending nostalgia with the quirks of touring life. Playful commentary on childhood characters and physics follows. Finally, they discuss the serious topic of Narcan, intertwining humor with insights on addiction and the music industry.

Jul 29, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 546: "A Sugar Season"
The Problem: John doesn’t usually have sympathetic issues.
(Recorded on Monday, July 29, 2024.)
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