Reconcilable Differences

As a main topic, your hosts discuss the future of gender. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: In follow-up, your hosts fix a couple errors, then complain about restaurant delivery apps and label makers. The hammer drill is considered and demoed. (Episode recorded Tuesday, November 16, 2021) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. JayLene 21V Cordless Drill Set Jolene slowed down Back to Work 555: The Accretion of Non-Essential Things Abraham Wald and bullet holes in airplanes The Incomparable episode about Dune (2021) Dune (2021) Dune (1984) Virginia Madsen Electric Dreams (1984) Drive (2011) - The Quadrant System - YouTube In Jokes - Mefi Wiki

The main topic is "Lifestreams.". What were they, and why have you never heard of them? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Burrow: Get $75 off your Burrow purchase—plus, fast & free shipping. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Following an accidental pre-show, John bans clapping, and Merlin announces he doesn't want to run a store. In an epic mini-topic, John addresses how he deals with safely getting rid of old media. The answers will not surprise you. Next, Merlin has questions about lawn signs. Frank Chu is remembered. (Recorded on Tuesday, November 2, 2021) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Nuclear waste lawn sign parody The (non-joke) lawn sign inspiration San Francisco honey bears Cut honey bear costumes Lifestreams Project Home Page Idempotence HotSauce Frank Chu - WikipediaChu has been campaigning to impeach an array of former U.S. Presidents he considers guilty of collaborating with a nefarious network of alien populations called the "12 Galaxies" to film him against his will, to broadcast this footage intergalactically, and to embezzle the royalties he is owed as a television and movie star. Merlin and Frank Chu - Market near 4th. More Merlin with Frank Chu

Despite putting it off for as long as they could, your hosts finally return to the concept of "grit." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. HPE Tech Talk: HPE news, tech insights and world-class innovations. Listen now. Ladder: Flexible life insurance in minutes. Links and Show Notes: Your hosts did their first pre-flight, and it went pretty well. Next up, in direct contravention to the dictates governing the uneasy peace with ATP, there is some computer talk. Specifically, Merlin wants to know if John really didn't do any research, and John wants to hear Merlin's reactions to Apple's recent announcements. (Editor's Note: At one point, John accidentally/casually reveals the existence of a queue, and, of course, it's all Merlin can do not to stop the program, start over, and spend three hours interrogating John about this previously undisclosed queue. If John thinks he's off the hook for discussing this in the future, he is super wrong.) Merlin confesses to being more frustrated with the fans than the concept, and John has some thoughts about oat bran. Also, Merlin is obviously more frustrated with the actual concept than he's comfortable admitting. Can we reliably reverse-engineer grit from success? And how do we account for the grit it takes many folks just to survive day-to-day? John admits to being skeptical about any skeleton key, and Merlin thinks parents get way too attached to stuff that makes them feel smart. (Episode recorded Tuesday, October 19, 2021) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Exile from Dongletown Reconcilable Differences #86: Horse’s Feed Bag Full of Food - Relay FMThe topic expands to a wider exploration of Big Ideas in parenting, education, and pedagogy. Merlin has a little niggle, and John remembers when parents had a modest annual kiss budget. Then, things get gritty. Can models help kids? Want a Rice Krispies treat? Chuck Garabedian - Simpsons Wiki"He also claims that his suit was cheap due to it being the suit that McCarthy-era lawyer Roy Cohn died in" Research scholars to air problems with using 'grit' at school - The Hechinger ReportWhile it remains unclear whether grit can be taught, educators should be aware that even if it is possible to teach perseverance and passion, it’s unlikely to translate into things that schools can measure and take credit for. The problem with teaching ‘grit’ to poor kids? They already have it. Here’s what they really need. - The Washington Post"My investigation led me to two conclusions. The first is that the widespread assumption that grit is a salient concept for low-income students is a stark misconception. The second is that while grit theory offers little of value to those disadvantaged students, it can certainly harm them, by romanticizing hardship." MacArthur 'Genius' Angela Duckworth Responds To A New Critique Of Grit : NPR Ed : NPRMacArthur 'Genius' Angela Duckworth Responds To A New Critique Of Grit : NPR Ed : NPR "What Shall We Do About Grit? A Critical Review of What We Know and What We Don’t Know" by Marcus Crede Opening Credits: How TV's Title Sequences Grew Up - YouTube Art of the Title A-Team arm bump - YouTube Stranger Things intro (season 1) - YouTube Stranger Things on Art of the Title Nine classic TV intros that were too damn long L O S T The Leftovers opening credits (season 1) The Leftovers opening credits (season 2) The Leftovers opening credits (season 3, episode 7)

As a main topic, your hosts wonder how many cults they've each been in—and, hey, what even is a cult anyway? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: John will not relay messages from Merlin to John's wife, and Merlin feels like he's finally getting over whatever passes for summer. Marco hates it when his phone hits his junk, and both of your hosts consider how an eagle, a monkey, and a bucket of water can do heroic work together. Also, Merlin can't remember several things, but he claims to have a method for back-solving the stack. In vitally important Follow-Up, Merlin has found the original recipe for "Bachelor Pasta," which, naturally, leads to a deep dive on The Modern MAN'S Guide to LIFE. Together, your hosts learn how to buy a computer in 1987. Merlin has finally gotten religion on Twitterrific muffles, but John seems a little reluctant to lead a challenge involving regular expressions. Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Gotcha Day Wonder Twins ATP 450: Distending My Wardrobe Source of Merlin's beloved "Bachelor Pasta" recipe The modern man's guide to life (eBook, 1987) The Modern Man's Guide to Life - Amazon.com Incorrect Franchise Meme example Twitterrific: Twitter Your Way Muffling and Muting Tweets in Twitterrific Oneida (the silverware sex cult) MLM - Multi-Level Marketing What is a cult? The Seven Signs That You're in a Cult - The AtlanticSeveral years ago, the founder of IHOP, Mike Bickle, created a list of seven ways to recognize the difference between a religious community and a cult. Written down, the signs seem clear: What Makes a Cult a Cult? - The New YorkerThe line between delusion and what the rest of us believe may be blurrier than we think. Regular Expression Tutorial - Learn How to Use Regular Expressions RegexOne - Learn Regular Expressions - Lesson 1: An Introduction, and the ABCs Steven Oniki Obituary (2014) - Sarasota, FL - Herald Tribune Regular Expression Tutorial - Learn How to Use Regular Expressions Archive.org: John Hodgman Reads 700 Hobo Names Hypercritical: Better PastaI’m specifically not talking about preparing or cooking fresh pasta, how to execute any particular pasta recipe, or why you should never, ever buy pasta sauce in a jar. (You really shouldn’t, though.) This is just about the basics: how to cook and serve dried pasta as part of some larger recipe, the details of which are out of scope, for now.

John encourages Merlin to share some happy memories of his family's monstrous cat, and Merlin cries a little. This leads to a discussion of the journey of new pet acquisition. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Instabug: Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Follow-up brings a couple corrections and a quick dive into the technology that was going to change how cities are designed. John thinks it's a miracle that the New York subway was ever built, and Merlin thinks a lot of politics is mostly about telling people they were right. Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Give to St. Jude! Elemental - Tears For Fears Induced Demand @petfindernames - Twitter Rome (TV series) The Leftovers The White Lotus Citizens Of Pawnee - Parks and Recreation - YouTube Decoder Ring: "Who Killed the Segway?"Decoder Ring examines the history of the Segway, Dean Kamen, DEKA, Ginger, IT, and Dan Kois, book agent.

The main topic concerns Merlin's recent turn as Mr. Mom. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Burrow: Get $75 off your Burrow purchase—plus, fast & free shipping. Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: John wonders about up-talk greetings, and Merlin confesses to some recent situational imbibing. Follow-up addresses the "Too-Rye-Ay" question, the enumeration of pasta shapes, and how many kinds of beetles there actually are. Tangents include celebrity biographies, Adam and the Ants video casting, Alta Vista search operators, and the actresses that Merlin collects. Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Give to St. Jude! Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby) Bing Crosby singing Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral "I used to be able to name every beetle that there was…" Van Morrison - "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)" - YouTube Dexys Midnight Runners - "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)" - YouTube Brian Wilson Said - Tear for Fears Take On Me (Live From MTV Unplugged) Spotify Landmark: Tears For Fears The 19 ways you can say "ha ha, what" The dog-grooming YouTube channel that John mentioned Amadeus Simon Callow Amanda Donohoe - IMDb Adam & The Ants - "Antmusic" (1980) - YouTubeFeat. Amanda Donohoe Adam & The Ants - "Stand And Deliver" (1981) - YouTubeFeat. Amanda Donohoe and Simon Callow Adam & The Ants - "Prince Charming" (1981) - YouTubeFeat. Simon Callow Drift | Pacific Rim Wiki | FandomThe Drift…is a process that two Jaeger pilots undergo prior to synchronizing with the Jaeger itself. High rising terminal - WikipediaThe high rising terminal (HRT), also known as upspeak, uptalk, rising inflection, upward inflection, or high rising intonation (HRI), is a feature of some variants of English where declarative sentence clauses end with a rising-pitch intonation, until the end of the sentence where a falling-pitch is applied. LockPickingLawyer - YouTube"This is the lock-picking 📈 lawyer…" Simple Minds - "Up On The Catwalk" (1984) - YouTube Betty Everett - Shoop Shoop Song (it´s in his kiss) - YouTube Salt-N-Pepa - Shoop (Official Video) - YouTube Oranger - "Mike Love, Not War" (1998) - YouTube "The Painted Word" by Tom Wolfe"Realism does not lack its partisans, but it does rather conspicuously lack a persuasive theory." Big eyes actress - IMDb

There's follow-up on Merlin's Vacation Results, and your hosts wonder which Doctor they'd each be. The big topic of college continues with thoughts on the thistle of standardized testing. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Give to St. Jude! The Doctor from Doctor Who Merlin "Grandma" meme image The Chaotic Story of Dexys Midnight Runners & "Come On Eileen" - New British Canon WPI moves to "test-blind" admissions WPI's Career Outcomes and Salary information UC Agrees to No Longer Consider ACT/SAT Scores in Admissions - UCSD Guardian Universal Backlit IR Learning Remote

Merlin shares his Vacation Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Instabug: Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Links and Show Notes: Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. @Sage re "diminutives" in Australian English"The word you’re looking for here is “diminutive”. Which gives me an opportunity to share one of my all-time favorite Wikipedia pages" Diminutives in Australian English - Wikipedia"There are over 5,000 identified diminutives in use in Australian English." Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition) by Jon Kabat-Zinn: 9780345536938 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books "The Full Catastrophe" ~ Zorba the Greek (clip from the movie) - YouTube The Full Catastrophe - Wikipedia

Remembering various animal actors, enumerating genres that need a name, considering the philosophies behind "bag in a bag," and contrasting college with the ordinary crucibles of post-adolescent life. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Burrow: Get $75 off your Burrow purchase plus free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode.

Exploring Italian food, celebrating markup languages, and (finally) beginning to tackle the topic of college. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: (Recorded on Tuesday, July 13, 2021) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Setext - WikipediaSetext (Structure Enhanced Text)[1] is a lightweight markup language used to format plain text documents such as e-newsletters, Usenet postings, and e-mails. TidBITS announces its move to Setext"Welcome to TidBITS-100 and our new setext format!" (January 6, 1992) Little Original Joe's How to make a decent Italian hero at home - YouTube Dean Allen - Wikipedia Daring Fireball: Dean Allen"Every few months, though, it would occur to me that I dearly missed Textism, and I’d think to write Dean and tell him so — and to tell him that his offhand compliment in 2003 was still something I thought about all the time." Daring Fireball: Introducing Markdown"I’ve written a text-to-HTML formatting tool called Markdown, which is now available for download." Dean Cameron Allen"It is with unspeakable sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Dean Cameron Allen, on January 13, 2018 at the age of 51….His absence is unfathomable. We miss him with every breath." TextismArchive of the late Dean Allen's lovely website, ca. 2001. Markdown reference links Fleetwood Mac - "Tusk" - YouTube E-mail addresses it would be really annoying to give out over the phone - McSweeney’s Illuminion: Infocom - classic text adventures"A venerable old trophy case stands in a corner. You curiously open the lid and peek inside." Inside Job (2010) - YouTube"'Inside Job' is a 2010 American documentary film, directed by Charles Ferguson, about the late 2000s financial crisis."