Reconcilable Differences

Merlin finally asks John to explain his fondness for apocalyptic literature and media. 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. Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. AppOptics: Monitoring that you can afford to run everywhere. Try it free for 14 days​. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with some Dear Evan Hansen talk, and Merlin admits he still hasn’t earned the second act. This leads John to interrogate this odd affliction of Merlin’s. Both hosts finally address how, whether, and when they commit to the full consumption of cultural products. Why does John so often stick with the whole season of a C-plus TV show, and when does Merlin know he’s ready for the second half of a given Broadway hit? This leads to a broader discussion of what gets you hooked on, especially, a TV show. Is it the world, the rules, the mood, or what? Sometimes, we just want to spend time in a world with our friends. Is it the desperation, the canny resource management, or just the lighter traffic and dearth of meetings? This goes to interesting places as your hosts recount growing up in the long shadow of imminent nuclear annihilation and terrifying epidemics. Naturally, this takes the discourse toward generalized anxieties, grave money concerns, and the neural rewiring that remains years after the animating experiences that first made us so broken. A chaste new society is pondered and provisionally named. (Recorded on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.) 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. “Anybody Have A Map?” performed by the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Moms | DEAR EVAN HANSEN - YouTube DEAR EVAN HANSEN | The Tony Award®-Winning Best Musical | Official Site Pillsbury - My Heart to yours - YouTube The Watch - The Ringer The Day After - Wikipedia The Stand - Wikipedia And the Band Played On (TV Movie 1993) - IMDb

In this week’s main topic, John recounts his recent experience seeing "Hamilton" live on stage. 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. Amazon Prime Video: Watch your favorite shows & movies anywhere, anytime. Start a 7-day free trial now. eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Links and Show Notes: This week, Merlin has a lot going on, and John has questions about how Do By Friday works behind the scenes. In turn, Merlin has some iCloud questions for John. There is discussion of photo management and the trend line for Apple’s dependability in services. John worries about losing his hearts, and Merlin gets some really terrible prints made. In-home intercom systems are recalled, and the sorry state of your hosts’ childhood electronics is explored. Updates to smart cylinders and screens are considered. John likes trying to stump his dinguses, and Merlin gets excited to regroup his speakers. Merlin thinks John should make his family listen to the radio, and John frets about his children’s (literal) attachment to their devices. As usual, Merlin is scared about what he’ll say. Also, as usual, Merlin ends up being That Guy as he stans for American musicals and pines for high-quality moms in Dear Evan Hansen, making this up as he goes. Finally, there’s a mostly spoiler-free discussion of Netflix’s Maniac. (Recorded on Thursday, October 11, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Hamilton's America | Great Performances | PBS Accidental Tech Podcast: 295: Outlets That Suck Hamilton: The Revolution: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy McCarter: 9781455539741: Amazon.com: BooksA backstage pass to the groundbreaking, hit musical Hamilton, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, including the award-winning libretto, behind-the-scenes photos and interviews, and exclusive footnotes from composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Miranda. Merlin Mann on Twitter: "By something like popular demand, here's my thumbnail guide for getting started with "Hamilton" and deciding if it's right for you. https://t.co/hLSz5Sa2NL" / TwitterHow to Listen to Hamilton.

John did not fix the document. 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. Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code DIFFS20 for $20 off your first order of contact lenses Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: This week, John has a musical request for Merlin, and Merlin agrees to hop on the court. This leads to a discussion of musical fingernail trimming, and the revelation of an upsetting new callus. John has questions about Merlin’s crazy bandwidth. This leads to misty, water-colored memories of the way we downloaded. Time was, no one could get ISDN, and John makes a funny goof. In follow-up, Merlin has an update on homework at after-care, then kind of goes off about who is and is not allowed to boss his family. John worries about discovering the real reason dingalings do what they do. In further follow-up, John addresses feedback from Listener Todd about Merlin’s TV settings. John suggests the only real way to calibrate your screen. Don’t worry; they make it fun. Merlin thinks Netflix’s 4k quality may have ruined him, and a nerdy TV site is endorsed. Merlin gets John invited to a Slack, and John explains Star Wars razors. At 1:31:45, Jim fires off the Spoiler Horn for a discussion of HBO’s series, Succession. (Recorded on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Reviews and Ratings - RTINGS.com LG E7 OLED Review (OLED55E7P, OLED65E7P) - RTINGS.com Tune-Up App - THXWe believe everyone deserves the best quality entertainment possible. Learn how to set your home theatre audio-video for THX-level performance with our free Tune-Up App and Setup Guides. TV Size to Distance Calculator and Science - RTINGS.com Real Life OLED Burn-In Test on 6 TVs TV Recommendation Tool - RTINGS.comFind which TV best correspond to your needs and budget using our personalized recommendation tool. Succession (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDbSuccession follows a dysfunctional American global-media family. Integrated Services Digital Network - Wikipedia KitbashedTHE ORIGINS OF STAR WARS The 100 Best TV Episodes of the Century

John and Merlin argue about the Google doc for a pretty long 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. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code DIFFS. Obscura: The iPhone camera app for photography enthusiasts. Get it for free until September 25th. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with some complaining about Google’s UI cruft. Also, why are school websites so bad? Technology old and new is discussed. John just wants to upload a photo, and Merlin learns a lot about targeted individuals. John is skeptical about whether this is really a thing, but Merlin is pretty sure it is. John thinks Merlin missed an opportunity to be a guru, and Merlin has thoughts on how not to be that particular guy. In further discussion of crappy business software and practices, your hosts reminisce about Gantt charts and other bad ideas. Managers just want to know what people are doing, and sometimes that takes a surprising amount of effort. Merlin thinks hammers and nails are a problem for everybody, so…where are we with that? In further important metatalk, past and future homework is reviewed. Merlin has beef with Slate. In follow-up, John is brought up to speed on the situation with homework at aftercare. Merlin endorses Succession for John, but not without (yes, more) complaining. What is the DEAL with HBO’s video quality and excruciating banding and artifacts? John notices these things too and thinks compression is an issue. Too many channels in the band! John just wants correct 24 frames-per-second. John endorses Castle Rock, and Merlin has an app for John to track his TV watching. In the interest of consistency, the episode ends with yet more complaining. (Recorded on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. From the Sky Down - Wikipedia Millennium Actress - Wikipedia Perfect Blue - Wikipedia Unknown Unknowns: The Problem of Hypocognition - Scientific American Blog Network Hit Parade Folie à deux - Wikipedia Secret History of the Future Are we going to get that big table? - YouTube Netflix - Example Short 23.976 Netflix - Test Patterns FastTrack Schedule - Wikipedia John Siracusa's subscriptions Merlin Mann's subscriptions Reconcilable Differences on PodStand White knighting | Geek Feminism Wiki | FANDOM powered by WikiaWhite Knighting is an attempt at being a feminist ally that assumes that men are better feminists than women are. TV Time - Your TV shows calendar (TVShow Time)Track the shows you love and react to the moments that move you. Succession (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb U2 - Out Of Control [Red Rocks 1983] 16:9 HD - YouTube Canvas - Relay FMHosted by Federico Viticci and Fraser Speirs, Canvas is a podcast all about mobile productivity. Armed with iOS, Federico and Fraser will be walking through workflows, exploring the best apps for the iPad and iPhone and helping users solve problems.

Homework is discussed, and John confesses to once starting the world’s longest book report. John recounts his career of creative abuse of Macintosh skills back in elementary and high school, and Merlin dons his notional 43 Folders hat. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code DIFFS for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: This week, Merlin is losing his mind, and John’s kids can’t even. Merlin praises his kid’s tech-savvy teacher, and John has questions about how well Merlin has been following his orders. Merlin admits that he literally has not. The 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? John clarifies a previous insane reference you couldn’t possibly understand, and Merlin vents a little. At 1:26:29 the spoiler horn fires off for a discussion of HBO’s Sharp Objects Season One. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Unknown Unknowns: The Problem of Hypocognition - Scientific American Blog Network Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives – Brain Pickings Growth Mindset — Character Lab Carol Dweck Explains the False Growth Mindset - The Atlantic Unknown Unknowns: The Problem of Hypocognition - Scientific American Blog Network Reconcilable Differences #42: The Punching in Me - Relay FMThe main topic this week is Merlin’s documentary obsession. Turns out: there are a lot of turns-outs. John and Merlin explore what’s so tantalizing (or off-putting) about some documentary films—as well as the whole genre as a thing. Angela Duckworth on Passion, Grit and Success - The New York Times 5by5 | Back to Work #118: One-Step Corn KernelerAlso under consideration is Roger Von Oech's fascinating modal, character-based approach to making stuff—acknowledging the very different work of the Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior. But, critically, also striving to keep those characters in the right order and on the right parts of the right task at the right time. Then, knowing when to change things up.

John has some questions about a podcast Merlin likes, and this leads to a discursive walk through what makes a podcast stick. 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: This week kicks off with John’s candid assessment of Merlin’s new facial hair experiment, and Merlin expresses sympathy for John’s own grave face challenges. Ziti is briefly discussed, and Merlin has a feature request for ATP. John doesn’t want to know how much Chapo makes each month, Merlin makes some recommendations, and your hosts struggle, as ever, with recommending pretty much anything. The Relay FM membership drive is on, and we’d love it if you’d consider supporting it. Ziti is discussed further. John may blog more about video games someday. Maybe. This week’s mini-topic finds John interrogating Merlin about camping. Merlin doesn’t like leaving the house, and John learns about bear boxes. Merlin shoos his child away, and John reminisces about his young and moist tent days. Merlin has some tips and a lot of gear. John’s daughter’s camping was more—how does one say?—rustic. John has some follow-up regarding a good opportunity to see Perfect Blue on the big screen, and the boys reminisce about the time when Star Wars was scarce. Merlin remembers when Betamax tapes were costly. Finally, the horn fires off at 1:23:13 for a Spoiler Slot on A Quiet Place (2018). (Recorded on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Membership - Relay FM Make No Law Episode Seven: Fire In A Crowded Theater | Popehat The Flop House What is the difference between mostaccioli and penne? | Is It Sauce or Gravy? Hypercritical: Better Pasta Ep. 300: "The Airplane Doesn't Care" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann Fair-Play Whodunnit - TV Tropes Merlin’s Playlists — Merlin MannSometimes I make playlists, especially for the particularly musical episodes of podcasts I do. I really like making these, so I'll probably do more. Merlin's Podcast Subscriptions John's Podcast Subscriptions Hit Parade Song Exploder | Episode 28: The Long Winters Amazon.com: Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse – High-precision Sensor, Speed-adaptive Scroll Wheel, Thumb Scroll Wheel, Easy-Switch up to 3 Devices: Computers & Accessories Perfect Blue | Fathom EventsPERFECT BLUE, the groundbreaking and rarely screened first film from the legendary director Satoshi Kon (Paprika), returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary in a brand-new digital transfer. A Quiet Place (film) - Wikipedia A Quiet Place (2018) - IMDb Edge of Tomorrow (2014) - IMDb

This week’s main topic is a goodie: the things only YOU notice. The things only you care about. And, sure, the things only you don’t notice (but probably should). 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. Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $20 credit. Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: Again with the Skype, and the show is off and running with a quick gloss on Programming, Scratch, homemade Pong, and another podcast where John adjudicates what is or is not a thing. John goes bowling, but it isn’t proper bowling, and Merlin doesn’t actually make it into arcades so much anymore. John explores the squalid underworld of Gambling for Children, and Merlin talks about some recent high-quality dogs he’s met. John thinks Merlin is nowhere near ready for a canine in his life, but Merlin just wants a sweet, precious, cos-playing Corgi. Merlin wonders when it’s time to talk about Elon Musk, and John draws comparisons to his favorite big-talking, emotional CEO. Merlin doesn’t like John personally, but continues to listen to his old podcast with Dan. John has some follow-up on his daughter’s time at sleepaway camp. The Sorting Hat erred, there may have been a spinal injury, and scurvy is a concern. Anyways… Children are observed via GPS, and spouses just disappear in another county. How hard is it to pick up a phone? Merlin has two pieces of business, including some pre-talk about a future Spoiler Slot. Then, there’s a brief update on the Mann family raiding Professor Siracusa’s Plex. Merlin’s daughter was reportedly last seen somewhere near The Lost Woods. John sees scratches on his Mac, Merlin wants to know who slightly moved a cable, and why in God’s name do people keep turning the scale 90°? Where does this agita come from, how do these emotions get misdirected, and why in the hell is this pizza box here? On the other hand, how even can you know what you don’t know if you don’t know what you don’t know? John makes a strong case for obliviousness. (Recorded on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Robot or Not? | Programming (Episode 136)What is computer programming? And what doesn’t qualify? 30 Photos Proving That Corgi Mixes Are Just Corgis In Disguise Sharp Objects | Trailers, Characters, Behind the Scenes & More | HBO Slot Machines — Twenty Thousand HertzWhat do you hear when you walk into a Casino? It can feel like chaos, but each sound is carefully curated to draw you in and make you stay. One collection of sounds are scientifically and artistically designed to keep the gambler, gambling. Slot machines. This episode features interviews with Willie Wilcox, Chief Sound Designer at Scientific Games in Las Vegas, Laura Taylor, composer and sound designer for a number of slot machines across the US, and Karen Collins, who has led extensive research into the sound and music behind these games. Is it addiction or entertainment? Maybe it's both. Pull the lever and listen for yourself. Pong - Wikipedia Misophonia — Twenty Thousand HertzThe way our brains process sound affects the way we respond to sound. This episode is about why that happens in those who suffer from misophonia, the hatred of certain sounds. Featuring researcher Dr. Phillip Gander, psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu, and misophonics Meredith Rosol and Josh Furnas. 5by5 Time Machine5by5 Time Machine is an service that lets you subscribe to time-shifted feeds for current and retired 5by5 shows. Defunctland: The History of Action Park - YouTube 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) - IMDb MBMBaM 321: Which One Vapes? | Maximum FunThe TV Business has all of us feeling about as tired of each other and ourselves as we can get — which is why this episode is mostly us eschewing comedy altogether in favor of the development of the BEST GAME EVER MADE. Grab your friends and put the kids to bed: It’s time for Which One Vapes?!Suggested talking points: Celebrity Power, The Fish Happening, Vape Club, Sports Fact Coupons, Guytunes Pranks, A Hot New Party Game, The Invention of Salad, Aquaman’s Business Meta-Concepts - TV TropesTaking a step back and looking at how we look at things. Home | LARPING.ORGA Selection of the Most Popular and Up and Coming Games from Around the World Scratch Studio - Programming for Kids at MIT

The boys weigh in on The Civility Debate. 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. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code DIFFS. Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: This week, Merlin has managed his time poorly and John has notes about the verisimilitude of Memoji. John’s daughter is at camp and Merlin thinks the show notes are just a mess. This week’s mini-topic cover’s Merlin’s struggle with a sound bar. This leads to some TV (set) talk. John is in the market for a new one and Merlin asks for some tech advice. Plants are discussed. John brings us up to date on his recent trip to England, and Merlin talks about Cho Chang. John has some notes on Merlin’s ice cream workflow. John has many layers, and Merlin just wants to get back to his life. Merlin’s family raids John’s Plex, and Professor Siracusa has some recommendations. Zelda is discussed, and John has a thought on Link’s gender. The Mann Family Summer Movie Project is discussed. (Recorded on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Rules of the Game - Wikiquote"The awful thing about life is this: Everybody has their reasons."

This week's main topic is "Getting Big in Podcasting." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Green Chef: The first USDA certified organic meal kit delivery service. Get $50 off your first box. Links and Show Notes: This week starts with an inhale as Merlin fails to solve several of John's musical puzzles. Then, there's some R.E.M. talk. As you do. This week's mini-topic involves Merlin's Summer Projects. Merlin likes choosing the right word, and John doesn't really do projects. This ends up leading to some deep discussion about buying a guitar and trying to get better at it. John can't understand why Merlin would paste a screenshot, and Merlin likes watching John edit the Google Doc. Our fellow Relay host made a video about getting on a podcast network, and this leads to a broad exploration of value, independence, friendship, and the unique power to make something you love. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. How I Joined Relay FM | VEDJ - YouTube Backspace Rethought – Open Prototype – MediumAs keyboards replaced cursive, backspace replaced erasers and whiteout. Then touchscreen keyboards emerged, yet backspace remained unquestioned and unchanged. On a touchscreen, backspace functions as it does on physical keyboards, as if there were a real key with a pressure pad underneath. Then and now, backspace has a very binary 2-bit input: you can TAP or HOLD. Evan Dando | Equipboard® Gibson.com: Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard Artist Mosaic - Seagull GuitarsThe Mosaic is a solid cedar top guitar with solid mahogany back and sides. The cedar & mahogany combination typically produces a sweet warm sound. The Custom Polished finish further enhances the sweet sound of this combination. This model excels in more intimate musical settings. Radiohead - Paranoid Android - YouTube Why I was FIRED from an Off-Broadway show | Q+A #48 - YouTube Tom Scholz - Wikipedia 43f Podcast: John Gruber & Merlin Mann's Blogging Panel at SxSW | 43 Folders John Gruber & Merlin Mann at SxSW 2009 on Huffduffer The Paralysis of Perfect – Stephen R. Fox – Medium Radiohead - You and Whose Army? - YouTube The Long Winters - Carparts - YouTube R.E.M. King of Comedy - YouTube Lexicon Valley Gibson.com: Gibson SJ-200 Standard The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch™ home gaming system and Wii U™ console – Official Site

In what ends up being the accidental main topic, John and Merlin dive into the impossibilities of "Keeping House." 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: This week opens with Merlin’s heavy reappraisal of Isle of Dogs, plus an anecdote that involves his wife slapping a remote out of his hands. John shares some strong opinions about motion smoothing and reveals the stunning secrets of Instagram. Your hosts discuss New England. John reveals a new wrinkle in his daughter’s recent dietary radicalization, while Merlin points out that John has a lot of balls in the air. It is agreed that all houses should probably come with documentation. Your hosts may have the ultimate white whine. That said, there are consequences. Stackers and pilers are contrasted, large trucks are hastily hired, and things (still) need to leave John’s house. Fantasy house management is explored, but throwing air conditioners from the attic is, sadly, just not going to happen. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. yak shaving - WiktionaryCoined by Carlin Vieri in his time at the MIT AI Lab (1993-8)[1] after viewing[2] a 1991 episode of The Ren and Stimpy Show featuring "Yak Shaving Day," a Christmas-like Holiday where participants hang diapers instead of stockings, stuff rubber boots with coleslaw, and watch for the shaven yak to float by in his enchanted canoe. Isle of Dogs (2018) - IMDb What is motion smoothing, and why do all your favorite directors hate it?