Reconcilable Differences

For a main topic, your hosts interrogate some additional axes for choosing media—especially the axis of available attention. 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. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with a huge thank you to everyone who gave Siracusa their money, followed by a survey of listener suggestions for the name of the member feed. In follow-up, John shares some detailed updates on his chronically troubled toe. Merlin finds this content extremely challenging. Merlin relates an upsetting Walgreens anecdote, and John shares his etymological research on when you learn the notes to sing. Merlin can't get his tween to one-ee-and-uh with him. You really super-get this when you have a fresh baby. Legacy notions about the dangers of screen time are explored and debated. We can all agree that this is a tough time for kids and connection. In the extended members-only episode, John and Merlin discuss the 2001 Satoshi Kon film, Millennium Actress. Go to https://www.relay.fm/rd to become a member today. (Recorded on Tuesday, July 14, 2020) 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. The origin of the doe-ray-me thing Depressing Twitter thread about a retired nurse Shark Tank (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb Daring Fireball: Return and Enter Are Two Different Keys from Endymion by John Keats | Poetry Foundation Solfège - WikipediaSyllables are assigned to the notes of the scale and enable the musician to audiate, or mentally hear, the pitches of a piece of music being seen for the first time and then to sing them aloud. Through the Renaissance (and much later in some shapenote publications) various interlocking 4, 5 and 6-note systems were employed to cover the octave. Shark Tank Season 3 Shark Tank Season 3 Episode 11 on Hulu Rick Beato - YouTube What Makes This Song Great? Ep.76 XTC - YouTube

Things kick off with an announcement on a new way you can help support the program. Also: can you choose to be tricked by your own clocks? What if every clock is different? What even is time? 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. Links and Show Notes: Please give Siracusa your money. In follow-up, John has a very important haircut update. His barber was reluctant, and the experience was a little fraught. Do our ears and head really keep growing, or is that just a myth? Merlin puts a hat on a hat on a hat, and John badly confuses his Mels. Then, things move on to time. John has a history with clock manipulation and sometimes invites too many snoozes. This turns into a broader meditation on punctuality and character. Are late people late for one reason or is it a whole situation? Can you know how long something takes until you really know how long it takes? Can you? (Spoiler: you cannot.) John gets to the party early, and Merlin super hopes he actively offers to help with the crudités. Merlin used to be late for everything, and John interrogates how exactly that so drastically changed. Also, why did we arrive at the airport six hours early, daddy? Breakfast muffin, honey. Please, just eat your breakfast muffin. Merlin is grateful for people educating him (even when that's not their job). Unconscious bias is unconscious. And, finally, Merlin had a pretty wild bug with the iOS beta, and you won't believe what happened next. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 30, 2020) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership Help Support Reconcilable Differences Merlin Mann on Twitter: "You’ll never guess what I’m trying to fix. https://t.co/trhLzLYCtx" / Twitter"You’ll never guess what I’m trying to fix." iOS 14 safari issues iPhone 11 Pro… | Apple Developer Forums"Are you using a Smart Battery Case by any chance? If so, this is a known issue in Seed 1 which can be resolved by removing the case. Once Safari is working again, you can resume using it." NATO phonetic alphabet - Wikipedia @eiramanit on Instagram: “John’s been threatening to shave his head. I convinced him to let me have a crack at cutting it first. It wasn’t a complete disaster;…” What is Lombardi Time? | Crown & Caliber Blog The Origin Of Love - Hedwig And The Angry Inch - YouTube Matthew Rosenberg on Twitter: "I have a Carl Reiner story that I hold very dear to me. I figured I'd share it today, on the day of his passing, because I hope it will bring some other people some joy the way it does me." / Twitter"I have a Carl Reiner story that I hold very dear to me. I figured I'd share it today, on the day of his passing, because I hope it will bring some other people some joy the way it does me." 'Parks and Recreation' Co-Creator Mike Schur Remembers Carl Reiner | Hollywood Reporter'[Michael] Schur pays tribute to the comedy legend, who appeared on a 'Parks and Recreation' episode alongside Amy Poehler. "For 98 years, comedy flowed through Carl Reiner, and radiated off him, and followed him like an obedient hunting dog, ready to follow his commands."' Roger & Me (1989) - IMDb From Roger & Me: Christmas Eve in Flint, 1988 on Vimeo Unconscious Bias | diversity.ucsf.eduUnconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. Everyone holds unconscious beliefs about various social and identity groups, and these biases stem from one’s tendency to organize social worlds by categorizing. Lawyers, Guns and Money (2007 Remaster) - YouTube

Someone has tampered with Merlin's bell, and John is looking forward to his "vacation." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Burrow: The Luxury Couch for Real Life. Save $75 and get FREE one-week shipping. Links and Show Notes: This leads to an exploration of seemingly hippie-dippie workplace policies and how they actually get applied in practice. Especially for everyone who's not the boss. In follow-up, John has an update on a recent addition to his home. Boy, they really wanna push those extra "features" on you, don’t they? No one should have to worry this much about water. In further follow-up, Merlin has a huge update on something he finally persuaded his family to do for him. 🐱✂️ John has never seen Shark Tank. Merlin is confused about the buttons on his keyboard, and John has thoughts on what’s in the actual code. Merlin hates his clock. You can really tell when the people who make something don’t love it as much as you do. John gets yet another free dingus, and Merlin loves him some surprise baby photos. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 16, 2020) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership How to use clippers on men's hair - YouTube"This guide shows you how to use clippers on men's hair" "Shark Tank" Episode #3.11 (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb Mark Sullivan Research YayText: A text styling tool for Facebook, Twitter, etc. Merlin Mann on Twitter: "@patbits Crazy part is the man WENT FOR IT. Took over an hour. What a Mensch. "So…you…uh…get many…customers…like me?" "No. This is the first time I've ever tried to cut a white person's hair." "Oh. Cool!" "Mmmm."" / Twitter Netflix "vacation policy" Reviews | Glassdoor The Downsides Of Unlimited Time Off That Netflix Won’t Tell You About – ThinkProgress Why We Ditched Our Unlimited Vacation Policy | Facet Ethics Explainer: The Panopticon - What is the panopticon effect?

In America, you are not allowed to hit back. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Black Lives Matter. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 2, 2020) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com Help: Timers Aren't Displaying on Echo Wall ClockIs your paired Echo device playing music in a Multi-Room Music group? If the paired device is playing music in a Multi-Room Music group, Echo Wall Clock alarms and timers don't work. To use alarms and timers with your clock, turn off Multi-Room Music playback. Amazon.com: Echo Wall Clock - see timers at a glance - requires compatible Echo device: Amazon Devices Amazon.com: La Crosse Technology WT-3181PL-INT 18 inch Atomic Outdoor Clock with Temperature & Humidity: Home & Kitchen Los Angeles Police Commission meets in wake of regional unrest - YouTube UC Davis pepper spray incident - Wikipedia Police mistake nationwide protests as demanding more brutality - The Washington Post"Imagine how hideous they will seem to themselves when they realize people were asking for them to stop. And if they are not confused, I would hate to think what they were doing." Leveled Readers | SRA Reading Labs | McGraw Hill LBJ Orders Pants - YouTube Black / #000000 hex color (#000) Replacements - Kids don't follow - YouTube1981 cameo by the Minneapolis Police. LBJ Orders Some New Haggar Pants | Miller Center The Technium: 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice"If you are looking for something in your house, and you finally find it, when you’re done with it, don’t put it back where you found it. Put it back where you first looked for it."

For a main topic, John wants to talk about regrets, lost loves, and things that could have been different. 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. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with a review of recent household paper cuts. Breaking the AirPods Rule, not using the hand rail, and barely surviving the chute into the kill zone. John hears the case of Merlin's exploding plumbing in order to adjudicate whether it constitutes an actual emergency. Service people are all about lead generation, but, John appreciates the input. The consequent verdict leads to exploration of minimizing COVID attack vectors. Speaking of riding things out, again with John's toe. Just the one. Descript is also discussed. John wants Merlin to talk about this, so he does. Witness his confessions. (Recorded on Tuesday, May 19, 2020) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership Ep. 381: "Slots in Some Imaginary Future" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann ​of Montreal – The Past Is a Grotesque Animal Lyrics | Genius Lyrics Of Montreal - The Past Is A Grotesque Animal - YouTube Friends (1979 TV series) - Wikipedia A.I. Artificial Intelligence with David Rees — Blank Check with Griffin & David — Overcast Mortal coil - WikipediaTo "shuffle off this mortal coil" is to die, exemplified in the "To be, or not to be" soliloquy in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Reconcilable Differences #20: Stove Vigilance - Relay FMThe main topic is trust your mechanic. How to survive working with the experts who diagnose and fix your problems. John's not a Dead Kennedys fan, and Merlin's just so irrationally mad about the state of his oven. Retrobatch, from Flying MeatFlexible, super charged, batch image processing for your Mac. Merlin Mann on Twitter: "A compilation from The Earliest Show: "Mouth Noises and What?!" https://t.co/iQ5kwg732u" / TwitterA compilation from The Earliest Show: "Mouth Noises and What?!" Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Found another awesome use for @DescriptApp: finding all the instances of a beloved catchphrase. https://t.co/LwxpuzDRox" / TwitterBlank Check catchphrases! Merlin Mann on Twitter: "Okay, @MBMBaM-inos. I ran all ten "Bro's Better…" episodes (plus "The Sauce Doctor's Blessing") through my powerful new Boy Filter. Boy, oh, boy! https://t.co/9uAkfuLf3m" / TwitterMBMBaM boys compilation Merlin Mann on Twitter: "I officially have a new hobby, I guess. https://t.co/DeRcGhAK31" / Twitter"He's from Maryland." The Origin Of Love - Hedwig And The Angry Inch - YouTube

John asks Merlin to talk about why he loves improv comedy so much. 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: The Luxury Couch for Real Life. Save $75 and get FREE one-week shipping. Links and Show Notes: Quarantine updates, Banana Results, follow-up on John's sleep heat needs, and home improvement is also sheltered-in-place for now. What part of your brain do you want scratched? Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership "Yes, and..." — EDMUND MITCHELL'"I want a divorce." Joan said. "Honey, what about the children!" Del said. "We don't have any children!" Joan replies.' Harold (improvisation) - WikipediaThe form was further developed by improv teachers Del Close and Charna Halpern, as well as the Upright Citizens Brigade. Improvisational theatre - Wikipedia'Well, you are about to start the greatest improvisation of all. With no script. No idea what's going to happen, often with people and places you have never seen before. And you are not in control. So say "yes." And if you're lucky, you'll find people who will say "yes" back.' —Stephen Colbert Status | improv, improvisational theater, comedy'Johnstone's "status", on the other hand, comes from the behavior of the characters in a specific encounter. He stresses that there is no neutral status.' improv theater and comedyIn this wiki you will find games and exercises, but also other interesting things about improv. You can participate and bring in your own ideas. Keith Johnstone | Improv Interviews | Status - YouTube Improv - The Office US - YouTube Out-of-band data - Wikipedia"An out-of-band data mechanism provides a conceptually independent channel, which allows any data sent via that mechanism to be kept separate from in-band data." What is the difference between sketch comedy and improv? - Quora'Some groups (Second City, most notably) will use improv as a basis for their sketch. They will present a show of improv for the purpose of gleaning material which can be worked up into viable sketches. It should be noted that this is not "sketch-based improv," but "improv-derived sketch." While the improv is used as a launching point for the sketch, it does not make the sketch improv.' Quote by Christopher Marlowe: “Mephistopheles: Why, this is hell, nor am I out...”"Why, this is hell, nor am I out of it." Recipes, Products and News from Quorn – The Meat-Free Experts"Quorn is a sustainably sourced meat-free super protein that is naturally high in protein and fiber." Cat On a Hot Tintin Roof - YouTube Middleditch and Schwartz Netflix Specials — Middleditch and Schwartz John Mulaney - Official website of the comedian and actor. UCBComedy Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz — Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend — Overcast Mitch Hedberg - An escalator can never break: it can only..."An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs. You should never see an Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order sign, just Escalator Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience." Amazon.com: Dimplex Revillusion 20-Inch Electric Fireplace Log Set (RLG20): Home & Kitchen

How do you get your family to watch really good movies? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. eero: Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with Merlin bemoaning John's emerging role as his primary existential creditor. John reminds Merlin that all that grinding is just continually sharpening him. In follow-up, your hosts thank the many, many listeners who remembered the movie that John and Merlin clearly could not. Turns out, it was not "Batman." Or "The Notebook." This leads naturally into a main topic that pulls together a bunch of previously discussed topics: how do you get your family to watch really good movies? Like, high-quality movies. Not bad movies, but good movies. As we all know, John is a tough rater, but his diligence has paid off. Merlin's kid hasn't shown much interest in The Godfather. We learn that John has given Merlin his pasta sauce recipe, but Merlin hasn't tried to make it yet, and, when he does, he'll probably do it wrong. Related: do not ask for John's pasta sauce recipe, because it is not supported. Finally, John may have discovered a Secret Weird Thing about bananas, which—you guessed it—leads to more homework for Merlin. (Recorded on Tuesday, April 21, 2020) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership Good Will Hunting | ‘The Best Part of My Day’ (HD) - Ben Affleck, Matt Damon | MIRAMAX - YouTube Conan The Barbarian: What is best in life...? - YouTube Scott Simpson on Twitter: "Rotten Tomatoes Decoder" A Man's Life: The Complete Instructions: Boyles, Denis: 9780060951412: AmazonSmile: Books Amazon.com: Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food (9780061767937): Seinfeld, Jessica: Books 5by5 | The Talk Show #57: The Banana Window"On this special episode recorded while Dan was still on paternity leave, John is joined by guest host Merlin Mann. Merlin and John discuss Vegas, Disney, Pixar and more!"

The guys end up talking about the confusingly-titled resurrection of Merlin's old podcast. John has questions, and Merlin does his best to respond. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba: A superior sound control. Get 20% off. Agenda: Date-focused note taking. Download now for free. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with John describing an unknown movie in bullets and Merlin thinking it sounds a little like Batman. Of course, this just ends up leading to John chiding Merlin for not utilizing his quarantine time to finish his long-overdue homework. Sometimes, you wanna give yourself a blue ocean, even if you never end up changing very much. Much like Neil Peart said. This leads to a nostalgic stroll through the before times of the internet. Back when you had to buy all the misspellings and just hope you came up high on AltaVista. Also, what comes after Google? Man, the web used to be such a primitive, ugly affair. Time was, putting a field and two buttons on a web page was some pretty radical stuff. Brand names and regional fizzy drink appellations are briefly debated. Finally, the baked ziti topic somehow also rises from the dead. And, John is still affronted that Merlin feeds his family that execrable swill from a jar. (Recorded on Tuesday, April 7, 2020) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership You Look Nice Today California King AltaVista - Wikipedia Francesco Rinaldi- As I Got Older I Got Better - YouTube Finally nailed it down: this Brian Eno quote about...

In a main topic, your hosts try to share some ideas on sustainably working remotely from home This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Burrow: The Luxury Couch for Real Life. Save $75 and get FREE one-week shipping. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Boll & Branch: The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Links and Show Notes: On top of all the sheltering-in-place, John is nursing a new injury, and Merlin doesn't love hearing it described at all. This leads to some medical technology discussion plus an on-air debriding agent demo. History and experience can be pretty good teachers, but working yourself to a damaged nub is a terrible game for the young and should be considered harmful. And, then there's the technology we use to stay connected and the managers who need to manage. Were you aware that Tom totally knows Craig Chaquico? Listen, team, there are going to be a lot of adjustments, but also some great opportunities. We swear. Hang in there, stay inside, and please take care of yourselves. (Recorded on Tuesday, March 24, 2020) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership Craig Chaquico - Wikipedia Dr. Pascarelli's Complete Guide to Repetitive Strain Injury: What You Need to Know About RSI and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pascarelli M.D., Emil: 9780471388432: Amazon.com: Books Accidental Clicking"John Siracusa joins me to discuss RSI in depth, drawing on both of our experiences we look at what works, what doesn’t and why you should care. Keyboards, trackpads, trackballs, mice, chairs, we cover it all."

What makes for a good car movie? 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. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some soap talk, and then there's a deep dive into the current state of…things. Stay home, friends. There's some follow-up on Billy Joel Results. John thinks it's different for car people, and Merlin saw a Tesla. Sometimes, it can be difficult to enjoy media that gets details you care about wrong. For homework, please watch FX on Hulu's Devs. (Recorded on Tuesday, March 10, 2020) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Support Reconcilable Differences with a Relay FM Membership Elizabeth Joh (@elizabeth_joh) / TwitterLaw professor @UCDavisLaw @ucdavis & on @TrumpConLaw. Thinking about technology, law, dystopia & the Constitution. 5by5 | Back to Work #468: Cancellation Christmas The Natural The Karate Kid Mad Max: Fury Road