

Do By Friday
Merlin Mann and Alex Cox
A weekly challenge show hosted by Alex Cox and Merlin Mann.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 1h 21min
We're Both the Alex
The podcast covers various interesting topics such as sickness from restaurant food, Ron DeSantis and his shoes, frustration with online platforms, innovative glasses for comfortable reading, mirror mazes and terrifying films, the overlooked importance of the internet, discussion of fan fiction, old challenges, and sports gambling, discussion on podcast ads, TV shows, and actors, and actors and movies.

Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
Baby Eisenstein
The hosts discuss their recent experiences with home improvement, strange sleep patterns, dreams involving familiar faces, the transition from Steve to Joe on Blues Clues, true belief and hypocrisy in public figures like Anita Bryant and Jerry Falwell Jr., the significance of church as a source of community, memories of a bagpipe player and over-involved parents, their initial experiences with the app FS Notes and comparisons to other similar apps like drafts, and setting up repositories in Git.

Oct 21, 2023 • 1h 45min
I've Been That Karen
The hosts discuss the concept of military time and share frustrations about printing. They reminisce about Dr. Ruth and the importance of frank discussions. They critique Amazon reviews and discuss the phenomenon of being a 'Karen'. They humorously explore phrases like 'that ship has sailed' and discuss the importance of capitalization. They talk about queer-owned companies, clothing challenges, panic attacks, and the importance of environment. They also discuss blogging platforms, changes in Tumblr, and being called a hypocrite.

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 28min
The Only Flat Assed Woman in Marin County
The podcast discusses topics such as songs with 'devil' in the lyrics, woke mind viruses, unintentional gatekeeping, change in movies, TikTok trends, 'Tenet' movie review, random topics, analyzing movies and spoilers, Christopher Nolan's approach to sound design in movies.

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 6min
Cafeteria Buddhist
The podcast discusses topics such as playing with food, the dynamics of social media, the perception of assertiveness, embracing small changes, discussing podcast episodes and writing, skepticism towards privacy-preserving products, and playing with food.

Sep 30, 2023 • 1h 30min
Work Wife
Topics discussed include social media habits, Tom Felton's experience with typecasting, frustration with a local restaurant and Uber, the impact of fentanyl and drug worker mentality, manic pixie dream Merlin and Siri frustrations, filler words and Finding Nemo, concerns about water resistance of Apple watches, intriguing plot and characters in 'Andor', using reminders and voice commands for organization, and a fast way to add things to a new inbox item using accessibility.

Sep 21, 2023 • 45min
In Sweater
This podcast covers various interesting topics, including historical discrimination against Irish, Italian, and Jewish people in the United States, the concept of blood libel and its relevance today, the battle for personhood in America with a focus on changes in Florida, comparisons between movies like Battle Royale and others, discussion on the movie Tampopo and frustrations with Apple Arcade's solitaire game and family subscriptions, and the importance of managing passwords and finding relaxing games to play.

Sep 19, 2023 • 50min
Emesis Kindling
This podcast covers topics like anger management, video games, left turns on red lights, crypto vs blockchain, and harm reduction for addiction. It also includes humorous banter and personal anecdotes.

Sep 8, 2023 • 45min
UNLOCKED After Show - Minecraft Holmes
It's a Big Week, so we're sharing our Patreon member episode with everyone. Unlock ALL the Do By Friday After Shows over on our Patreon or at giveusyourfuckingmoney.com.——After Show LinksChris Fleming - Showpig (Full Show) - YouTubeGayle: Episode 1 - YouTubeGayle: Episode 9 - Granola - YouTubeElon Musk threatens to sue the ADL for lost X ad sales | CNN BusinessMerlin Mann (@hotdogsladies@mastodon.social) - MastodonOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - WikipediaOn Not Writing About New College - ungainlyTweetie - WikipediaInglourious Basterds - Final Scene & End Credits - YouTubeWomen Talking (film) - WikipediaDoubt (2008 film) - WikipediaNext week's challenge: consider conducting yourself in the absence of anger.

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 15min
Minecraft Holmes
The hosts discuss missed birthdays and the concept of a 'life debt'. They joke about owing one and the consequences. They talk about health, gender, and the importance of organ care. They also discuss Pokemon parades, dubbed anime, freelancing challenges, creating 3D models, and finding joy in 3D printing.