

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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Feb 13, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 525: "The Penury of the Scots"
They discuss the meanings of 'ensure' and 'insurance', the exploitative 'bum fights' phenomenon, a miraculous motorcycle landing, celebrity connections, and a strange party interaction. They also reflect on age, discuss a musician's change in performance style, and reflect on life and reaching out.

Feb 6, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 524: "Dinner's at Five"
Discussions range from wearing sunglasses all the time to the persistence of mattresses. They explore the symbolism of pig trotters and the fear of consuming other people. The speakers discuss TV shows with slow horses, gunfights, and great character development. They also reflect on family connections, the Kennedy campaign, and the transition of computer programming. Additionally, they talk about feminism, finances, and family dynamics.

Jan 22, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 523: "A Grocer You Haven't Met Yet"
The Problem: These British musicians don’t respect their culture.
(Recorded on Monday, January 22, 2024.)
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Jan 15, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 522: "Cafeteria Californian"
The Problem: John is always seeing the light across the water.
(Recorded on Monday, January 15, 2024.)
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Jan 8, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 521: "Keep the Nickel"
Discussion about unique wrapped fruit and fruit preferences, power moves and sword testing, monetizing activities and second acts, popularity of reenactments of domestic violence in media, creating a television show with Merlin and John, the Dunning-Kruger effect and consuming content, the process of writing, recording, and editing, the depth of knowledge and audience understanding, navigating sensitive topics and frustration, creating a show and making money

Jan 1, 2024 • 0sec
Ep. 520: "Seven Minutes in Mexico"
The Problem: Don’t you have a wife?
(Recorded on Monday, January 1, 2024.)
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Dec 18, 2023 • 0sec
Ep. 519: "Even Doves Have Pride"
The podcast discusses topics such as the height difference between Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon, the concept of zero attention and its impact on staying focused, the overwhelming amount of negative comments on the internet, regression and progression in relation to productivity, comparing the heights of celebrities, the emotional connection with parenthood, and finding comfort in others for support.

Dec 11, 2023 • 0sec
Ep. 518: "Aspics of Me"
The Problem: John doesn’t have the ability to call krampuses down upon people.
(Recorded on Monday, December 11, 2023.)
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Nov 20, 2023 • 0sec
Ep. 517: "Sundown Acres"
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.

Nov 7, 2023 • 0sec
Ep. 516: "Gambling Pocket"
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.