Reconcilable Differences

This week's 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. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/diffs for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: This week, John and Merlin kick things off with a discussion of the Sturm und Drang around dealing with kids’ homework. Things continue with a mostly spoiler-free discussion of The Leftovers. Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Flop House Episode #196 – Aloha The Flop House'That's how it works' 5by5 | Back to Work #259: The Transitive Quality of Misunderstanding The Leftovers (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Children of Men - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dead Kennedys - Trust Your Mechanic - YouTube True Grit (2010 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Therm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gas Leaks Are Designed To Attract Turkey Vultures | Popular Science

This week, John and Merlin talk about the value of exposing yourself to new or uncomfortable ideas, before moving on to their main topic: how and when to recommend things to other people. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘DIFFS’ Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘DIFFS’ for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: This week, John and Merlin start out by talking about the value of exposing yourself to new or uncomfortable ideas (and how it can be difficult). Following a tuneful diversion on their favorite music as kids, the boys jump into the main topic: how and when to recommend things to other people. What's right and for whom? How do you distinguish the "best" versus your "favorite" as against "the best place to start?" Why Merlin goes conservative and John is reluctant to recommend things at all. Also: who's right for The Flop House, and how do they score Scorsese, R.E.M., U2, and Wes Anderson? (Recorded February 2, 2016) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Expanse (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sam Harris Stephen Fry Live: More Fool Me - Netflix The Importance of Being Earnest - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Oscar Wilde - Free Ebook Simpsons Already Did It - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ep. 186: "Electric Papers" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann Paul and Storm » Frogger! The Frogger Musical Romper Room - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Free to Be... You and Me - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Free To Be You and Me - William Wants A Doll - YouTube Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Version] by Various Artists on iTunes Annie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists on iTunes The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) by Various Artists on iTunes A Christmas Together by John Denver & The Muppets on iTunesOverviewMusicVideoChartsA Christmas TogetherJohn Denver Grease (The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) [Deluxe Edition] by Various Artists on iTunes Air Supply - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bette Midler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Linda Ronstadt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mary Poppins (Original Soundtrack) by Various Artists on iTunes The Story of Star Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Incomparable | Kids Have Bad Taste (Episode 104) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Inside Amy Schumer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mr. Robot (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Flop House Episode #14 – Bratz The Flop House Episode #133 – Bullet to the Head The Flop House Statue of Taweret - Lostpedia - Wikia The Day of the Doctor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Eleventh Hour (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Green (R.E.M. album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Martin Scorsese Filmography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stanley Kubrick Filmography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wes Anderson Filmography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Inquisitive #46: Favourite Album: John Siracusa and 'Achtung Baby' - Relay FM U2 discography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Beatles discography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sloan (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Membership - Relay FM Happy Birthday Adam from Captain Zoom - YouTube

The primary topic this week is names and naming. Merlin struggles in vain to pronounce John's name to his satisfaction, John reveals his middle name, and the boys dive deep on the lore, reality, and complexities of how both people get their names. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘DIFFS’ for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: This week, John ruthlessly critiques Merlin's Google Docs style, followed by a tentative announcement about how listeners can help support the show. The primary topic this week is names and naming. Merlin struggles in vain to pronounce John's name to his satisfaction, John reveals his middle name, and the boys dive deep on the lore, reality, and complexities of how both people and stuff get their names. Apologies to Daenerys, BETH!, Liz, and Jeh-NIGH-fur. Finally, Merlin reveals that his family has acquired a PS4 that he doesn't really understand very well and that has been used mainly to repeatedly enter passwords and decorate a makebelieve Disney house. John scolds Merlin for half-heartedly starting Journey. (Recorded January 5, 2016) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. spacejam.com John Siracusa on Twitter: "The only acceptable alternate pronunciation of my last name, as demonstrated by @viticci http://t.co/ANVCh1Lt From http://t.co/SSgdcbdZ" Viticci properly pronounces "John Siracusa" Last Exit to Springfield - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cassandra Nova - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia LEGO Ideas LEGO Ideas - Blog - Interview with Angus MacLane of WALL•E Membership - Relay FM Canvas - Relay FM Primer (2004) - IMDb October - Origin and Meaning of the name October at BabyNames.com The Straight Dope: Why is Peggy the nickname for Margaret? The Incomparable | Fake Jedi Boy (Episode 278) Unjustly Maligned - a podcast from The Incomparable Star Wars™ Battlefront Disney Infinity Tearaway Unfolded The Last Of Us Journey Blue Umbrella - Pixar Short Film Child of Light Brothers - a Tale of Two Sons The Incomparable | Grieving for My Left Thumb (Episode 165) Suros ARI-41 with Hidden Hand and Perfect Balance : CruciblePlaybook People Are Playing The Glamour Shot Game And The Results Are Magnificent Apostle (Christian) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Merry Christmas | kung fu grippeMerle's brother, with crossbow. The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIn the original series, the Howells are childless. Caddyshack - "It looks good on you though!" - YouTube Seven Morris (@SevenM0rris) | Twitter "I'm an American, honey. Our names don't mean shit." - YouTube Hon, you gotta stop stabbing him. | Fargo Quotes the vfx show #205: The Force Awakens | fxguideMike Seymour, Jason Diamond and Matt Wallin head to a galaxy far, far away to discuss Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. My "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Podcast Playlist (with image, tweets) · tvaziri · Storify"Here's a list of five, lovely podcasts that talked about our little, obscure independent film." (By friend of the show, artist and sometimes supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic, Todd Vaziri.) Amazon.com: LEGO Ideas Doctor Who 21304 Building Kit: Toys & Games Sinatra at 100: Was a Character in 'The Godfather' Really Based on Sinatra? He Seemed to Think So - Hollywood Reporter

After a discussion about The Game, which Merlin has finally watched all the way through, the boys tackle the topic of jobs. They discuss what they did or didn't learn from them, and how their younger work lives shaped their future employment choices. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘DIFFS’ for 10% off. Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/diffs for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: This week, John critiques Merlin's online editing skills, which leads to a discussion of coding conventions. Merlin, in turn, critiques John's propensity to murder a joke by telling it in weird bullets. Next up, we learn that Merlin has (finally) watched The Game all the way through, which leads to a spoiler-heavy dive into this terrific 1997 David Fincher film. (Note: Please listen for the spoiler horn, then skip from 00:16:21 through 00:40:47 if you haven't watched the movie yet.) Finally, the boys tackle the topic of jobs. First jobs, early jobs, what they did or didn't learn from them, and how their younger work lives shaped their later future employment choices. (Episode recorded December 15, 2015) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Tears in rain monologue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Monkey Hose Experiment The Game (1997) - IMDb The shot from the end of the movie (SPOILERS) Charles Martinet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Daniel Schorr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mandee | Careers Minimum Wage Rates, 1955–present Larry Miller quotes Southaven County Park The Game (1997) - Quotes - IMDb"I got this key out of a mouth of this... wooden clown." The Pot Roast Principle | Psychology Today The Simpsons - Moe's Killer Whale - YouTube James Rebhorn - IMDbTHAT guy. Mark Boone Junior - IMDb Yazoo - Don't Go (1982) - YouTube The dog's name was Maggie Film locations for The Game (1997)

John probes Merlin about why exactly he’s so interested in remembering and recording his whackadoodle dreams. We learn, for example, that Permiso delivers 3 to 5 surprises per day. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Making Light: Craft a daily ritual to focus on what matters most. Get $5 off your first order with the code 'DIFFS'. Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code DIFFS for 10% off Links and Show Notes: This week, John and Merlin start out by exploring the challenges of sleep and AppleTV. Finally, Merlin interrogates John about why he dislikes and avoids scary movies. Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Top ScallopsMerlin Mann and Max Temkin watch season 13 of Top Chef. Lucid dream - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gabriel García Márquez - Wikiquote Synecdoche, New York (2008) - IMDb I Remember You - Adventure Time Wiki - Wikia Simon & Marcy - Adventure Time Wiki - Wikia Football (episode) - Adventure Time Wiki - Wikia Jodorowsky's Dune - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia THE HOLY MOUNTAIN (1973) Trailer for Alejandro Jodorowsky's mystical hallucinatory journey - YouTube Adriano Celetano - Prisencolinensinainciusol - YouTube EasyApple # 238: I humanized control center (with Federico Viticci) | EasyPodcast The Babadook - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Poltergeist (1982) - IMDb Dead Alive (1992) - IMDb Episode #188 – Unfriended The Flop House Tetsuo: The Iron Man - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 5by5 | Back to Work #1: Alligator in the Bathroom Seven (1995 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Cabin in the Woods (2012) - IMDb The Invaders (The Twilight Zone) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Beyond the Door (1974 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Beyond the Door" - Trailer - YouTube Magic 1978 Movie Trailer - YouTube Fargo (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Leftovers (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Incomparable | Most Poetic Sledgehammer (Episode 248) Serial position effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This week, your hosts cover TV buying decisions, the legacy of Star Wars, thoughts on holidays, and how to not end up raising Dudley Dursley. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/diffs for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘DIFFS’ Backblaze: Online backup made easy, for just $5/month. Links and Show Notes Yorkshire dialect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Monty Python - Four Yorkshiremen - Youtube The Four Yorkshiremen Sketch - Youtube The John Siracusa Paper Doll - David Galletly - Art, Illustration & Design Accidental Tech Podcast: 145: Lasers and Pew-Pew and Space Aliens Reconcilable Differences - David Galletly - Art, Illustration & Design Hypercritical: John Siracusa - David Galletly - Art, Illustration & Design Over the Garden Wall (miniseries) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film: Amazon.com The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: Amazon.com The Making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Amazon.com Dudley Dursley - Harry Potter Wiki - Wikia

This time out, John and Merlin start with a consideration of parenting advice and (surprise) the Star Wars prequels. Then, the wardrobe is opened for a discussion of clothing. What your hosts choose to wear and why... This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Audible: Get yourself a 30 day free trial by singing up at http://audible.com/diffs Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code DIFFS for 10% off Links and Show Notes: Merlin encourages listeners to give John a virtual makeover. Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Three Ring Binder Tickets, San Francisco | Eventbrite How to eat out with kids in SF without driving other diners crazy - SFGate Reviews & Age Ratings - Best Movies, Books, Apps, Games for Kids Dying ‘Star Wars’ Fan Gets to See ‘The Force Awakens’ Early Todd Vaziri (@tvaziri) | Twitter References to Star Wars (Franchise) | The Incomparable Merlin’s Awkward Hair Odyssey | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Harry & Hermione | kung fu grippe Ultimate Fakebook - Far Far Away - YouTubeGeorge Lucas, is the Force with us? Will it save us from heartbreak in 1998?

This episode, John and Merlin have a spirited debate on netspeak and emoji talk (🤕👹😭), then address the Wonderful World of Disney (World), including what makes it great and what keeps it relevant. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code 'DIFFS' Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/diffs for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. The Freelancer’s Guide to Escaping Taxes, by Andrew Carroll Links and Show Notes Radio Zork - The Flop House Wiki - Wikia SubEthaEdit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sketchnotes'Presentation Cartoons' 43f Podcast: John Gruber & Merlin Mann's Blogging Panel at SxSW | 43 Folders The Omen (1976) - IMDb Supergirl (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb 30 Rock (TV Series 2006–2013) - IMDb Ramone in Carbonite What is a MagicBand? | Walt Disney World Resort Disney's $1 Billion Bet on a Magical Wristband | WIRED Free to Be... You and Me - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 5by5 | The Talk Show #57: The Banana WindowOn 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! Disney Theme Park Tickets | Orlando, Florida | Walt Disney World Resort Reconcilable Differences #13: The Mickey Suit - Relay FM

The centerpiece of the episode is a lot of talk about travel, focused on the myriad reasons your hosts find it so terribly difficult. Observations on helplessness, motion sickness, money, and the titular "Hobbit tendencies" emerge. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Cloak: Stay safe online with a super-simple VPN. Get 20% your subscription plan by visiting getcloak.com/reconcile. Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. The Freelancer’s Guide to Escaping Taxes, by Andrew Carroll Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with some further discussion of salad and the video game, Destiny, and then proceeds into some talk about the current TV season and the state of late-night programming. Things conclude with a meditation on introversion: what it means to have it (or decide that you have it), and what constitutes the super-wide spectrum between social anxieties and the more garden-variety aversion to, say, wearing pants. Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode.

John ruefully updates us on the stressful state of renovations to his house—and how his quest for quality collides with whatever passes for quote-unquote craftsmanship today. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: The Freelancer’s Guide to Escaping Taxes, by Andrew Carroll Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/diffs for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: This week, the boys return for Season Two. Things kick off with a clandestine follow-up discussion of evolution based on an unreleased episode of a different podcast. Don't ask. Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Ask This Old House TV | This Old House