Roderick on the Line

The Problem: John doesn’t have the ability to call krampuses down upon people. (Recorded on Monday, December 11, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

Discussion includes changing microphones, describing the scene outside, caring for loved ones and retirement community dreams, desire to get drunk and changing expectations, being retired in place, the importance of memory and challenges of remembering, exploring new possibilities in Carmel, California, songs, albums, and a surprise in Southern California.

The hosts discuss cultural differences and technical problems with headphones. They explore the evolution of Dungeons & Dragons and the rising popularity of sports betting. They examine the impact of lotteries on education budgets and share their fascination with the Great Pyramid of Giza. They also discuss fake grunge slang, benefit shows, and performing with different bands.

The podcast covers a range of interesting topics including the desire for a button that solves problems, encounters with various problems and appointments, the decline of print newspapers, a creative tour idea called 'port of crawl', toxic masculinity and personal body parts, sentimental clothing items, finding the perfect hat, and fashion awkwardness and compliments.

Topics discussed include contrasting weather conditions, the legendary Puget Sound, the importance of asking if things are operational, failed hotel venture, grunge parody videos, celebrities investing in businesses, planning for the future, resentments towards those who started families young, characters and vehicles in the Star Wars universe, and reflections on fatherhood.

The Problem: Thought is the death of sin. (Recorded on Monday, October 2, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by When I Pretend to Fall. Pre-order your copy of the epochal 2003 album by The Long Winters on fancy colored vinyl.

They discuss difficulty with words, funny name mix-ups, challenges of reading Russian literature in translation, setting boundaries and parenting challenges, reflections on lecturing father, embracing unique characteristics, gossip and comparisons in the rock and roll world, reflections on concert experiences and meeting Ted Leo, and the impact of record sales on success in the music industry.

The hosts discuss their influence and impact as musicians and podcasters. They explore the concept of NFTs and a failed NFT restaurant. They talk about the perception of podcasts and contrast it with TV shows. They share funny moments from early podcast episodes and a grocery store interaction. They dive into the different perceptions of wearing hats and recount a lunch conversation with author Maria Semple.

The speakers discuss the impact of adjusting audio settings, confusion around the names Jekyll and Hyde, nostalgia of American vehicles, phone numbers and TV recommendations, watching TV shows recommended on a message board, memories of cruising the strip in Anchorage, perspectives and experiences of young people in their 20s, childhood fears and the influence of Frankenstein, and the evolution of cameras and Nebiel's career.

Exploring their forgotten relationship with Twitter and the absence it leaves, comparing it to a blank spot on a wall with fresh dirt. They express disbelief at the process of reviewing flagged content. A discussion about recent events and histrionics. Discussing the suspension of their Twitter account but still being able to access the platform and see ads and baseball clips. The speakers discuss the concept of appealing against a violation of the Twitter rules and explore different approaches and tones for the appeal. A discussion about disliked phrases in English language, focusing on the usage of 'experience' as a transitive verb. Reflections on their experience playing pool and how it relates to their teenage insecurities. Analysis of a Twitter account suspension due to the violation of platform rules, focusing on rules against violent speech and the company's carelessness with its name and logo. The speakers discuss the process of creating an intro for a song called 'Blanket Hog'. The speakers discuss a range of unrelated topics, such as failed Twitter projects, David Lynch's 'Inland Empire,' picking music for babies, and their connection to Godspeed You, Black Emperor.