Reconcilable Differences

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In this podcast, the hosts discuss topics like ideal versus actual holiday plans, pronunciation of names and possessive forms, deceptive treats, holiday plans and traditions, Christmas celebrations, the cost of Christmas trees, and Game of Thrones. They also explore the concept of chapter markers for their episodes.

In this episode, they discuss networking issues, UK speakers, and software for watching movies. They also talk about troubleshooting a Synology device, preferences for teasers and episode descriptions, pronunciation of names, benefits of annual membership, buying comedy show tickets, differentiation in academics, exploring Apple TV interface, frustrations with streaming apps, and Apple device keyboard shortcuts.

Topics discussed in this podcast include wearables bridging the gap between reality and AI, experiences at a video game convention, sharing screenshots and hurtful comments, annual Relay FM membership sale, generating catchy titles, NBA draft and Better Call Saul episode, BFF origin, childhood reminiscence and cultural references, rewind and humane AI devices, large language models and transformative technology, mobile phone responsiveness and app performance.

Subtitle: Merlin has to imagine John is a rebus.As a main topic, your hosts officially introduce their concept of "Best, First, Favorite" (or "BFF"). An exegesis ensues on the distinctions and purposes of this powerful new Thought Technology. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with Merlin catching John up on the various conditions that have recently been causing so much compression in his life. Merlin cops to a fevered reverie that contributed to his purchasing some fonts. John thinks Merlin's wife should have been warned he'd eventually own and operate a Segway. In something like Follow-Up, John has a RecDiffs-related assignment for Merlin. Merlin agrees to try and stay in compliance with John's aggressive timetable. As a main topic, your hosts officially introduce their concept of "Best, First, Favorite" ("BFF"). An exegesis ensues on the distinctions and purposes of this powerful new Thought Technology. At length, BFF is applied practically to the oeuvre of The Original Peaches. (Recorded on Thursday, November 2, 2023) 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. BinaxNOW COVID test The Talk Show: The Smoker ChannelsThe episode of The Talk Show podcast where Merlin talks about the ridiculous Xfinity service outage graphic. The ridiculous Xfinity service outage graphic Contact (1997) The Gilded Age The Phantom Menace on Blank Check Blank CheckNot just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check with Griffin & David reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Chris Gethard Loves Kit Fisto You Look Nice Today ATP Top Four: LaptopsWe play Top Four: Greatest Laptops of All Time. And, just like with the real Top Four, everyone is playing their own version of the game. Simultaneously. 😵‍💫 The Flop HouseElliott Kalan, Dan McCoy, and Stuart Wellington watch a bad movie and then talk about it. The Flop House | Episode #133 – Bullet to the HeadWalter Hill has made several great movies in his career. Is Bullet to the Head one of them? Meanwhile, Stuart unveils a new impression in his repertoire, Dan inspires a discussion about the horrors of gorilla sex, and Elliott keeps missing our special celebrity guest. The Flop House | The Flop House: Episode #31 – Swing VoteWhat happens when a movie that feels like it was written in 1984, and was inspired by the 2000 election, is made in 2008? You get Swing Vote. Meanwhile, Dan reveals an uncomfortable new use for tweed, Elliott explains his new game show, and Will busts out the world’s most accurate Paul Schrader impression. The Flop House | Episode #124 – StolenWith movies like this in the world, every day is like Cagemas. Meanwhile, Elliott discusses the troubles with carrier Con Air, Dan makes reference to commercials you’d only see if you watch cable news in the middle of the day, and Stuart’s giant penis reemerges for spring. The Flop House | Episode #138 – Foodfight!Hey, you guys ever think to yourself, “I like Toy Story, but I wish it could be more commercial, ugly, and frenetic?” Welcome to Foodfight! Meanwhile, Dan points out the movie’s one “goof,” Stuart brings it back to “Just One of the Guys,” and Elliott introduces his new “Southern Tin Tin Enthusiast” character. The Flop House | Hannah Montana: The MovieIncludes the first salvo in what would evolve into "dingdonggate." Chopin Goatablessee also: Words that Sound Like Other Words Cat on a Hot Tintin Roof | The Flop House Wiki | FandomIn this movie pitch (never officially called a pitch, but pretty clearly meant as a film) the guys spin a yarn about an old Southern woman who loves the comic book character Tintin (pronounced "Tantan" due to her accent.) The film will be credited to writer Tentennessee Williams. According to Dan, she is his "most favorite character who exists in the world! This old lady who doesn't exist: an old lady southerner who loves Tintin." Dingdonggate | The Flop House Wiki | FandomRepeatedly since Episode 53: Hannah Montana: The Movie, host Stuart Wellington has insisted that a "ding-dong" is ripped off during the course of his oft-recommended movie Castle Freak. He cites it as a prime reason to watch the film and as an attraction comparable to the classic scene in The Invisible Maniac in which a guy gets choked with a submarine sandwich. "The Stallone Tangent" - Episode #133 - The Flop House Podcast - YouTube"Whoa, whoa whoa—did Sly Stallone just walk in here?" Butterick’s Practical Typography MB fonts | Butterick’s Practical Typography

The hosts discuss pronunciation and BFFs, including their experiences with accents and subtitles. They also explore the importance of a good first episode and membership benefits, with a bonus discussion on Merlin's new 3D printer. The chapter on accents across America explores diverse regional accents and the concept of the 'narcissism of small differences'.

Subtitle: Merlin's like a self-basting turkey.Your hosts discuss Station Eleven and strategies for surviving a given apocalypse. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month. Links and Show Notes: Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley (Recorded on Tuesday, October 3, 2023) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Sinking Library - Snopes.com This Is How Michael Caine Speaks - YouTube Rob Bryden and Steve Coogan impressions - YouTube Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan and Batman - YouTube Nathan For You Land of Confusion music video - YouTube Band of Brothers Reconcilable Differences #102: Preparing the Way Samsung fridge repair video #1 - YouTube Samsung fridge repair video #2 - YouTube Technology Connections - YouTube Technology Connections fridge video - YouTube Station Eleven (TV series) Station Eleven on HBO Maria Nguyen on the Station Eleven Graphic Novel - SKTCHDAt the heart of the show is a graphic novel, created in-world by a character named Miranda Carroll (played by the exemplary Danielle Deadwyler). Titled Station Eleven, this graphic novel binds key characters together and acts as a crucial through-line in its ten episodes. Maria Nguyen Illustration Halt and Catch Fire San Junipero on Netflix Mackenzie Davis The Moment podcast with Merlin: 3.02 - Be a Doctor Station Eleven on The Incomparable

Subtitle: John kept getting mugged off.John introduces an unusual work-from-home practice. Which leads to your hosts wondering how they would row across the ocean in an open boat. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with another segment of Pronunciation Corner plus an interrogation of some newfound Britishisms. In Follow-Up, John has accomplished a love match, but he is asked to please pay in cash. Also, apparently Merlin quit Twitter. There's also some pretty good material about the terrible working conditions on Sodor, and John shares a novel retirement strategy. For this month's members-only bonus show, John has questions about Merlin's 3D printing journey. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, September 19, 2023) Merlin's little guys 👈 Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley (Recorded on Tuesday, September 19, 2023) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Dio9sys's toot Anti-social behaviour order - Wikipedia UK slang from the Love Island reality show Practical Engineering - YouTube Designing the Snoopy watchOS 10 Face Rowing the Atlantic - YouTube Losing Sight of Shore PLA PLA vs. PLA+ Super-deformed - Wikipedia Hexagons are the Bestagons - YouTube Studio Neat Twelve South Drilling Tool and Dust Collector by thomasisthecoolest | Download free STL model | Printables.com ‎Merlin Mann’s profile • Letterboxd Merlin's 3D Little Guys

The hosts discuss their experiences with carbon fiber production and their upcoming fundraising efforts for a charitable cause. They talk about the significance of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and their personal reasons for supporting it. They share their thoughts on different Star Wars movies and characters. The hosts joke about band names and imaginary cover bands. They analyze a scene from Blade Runner and discuss their experiences and feelings about social media platforms.

The podcast covers various topics such as fixing a beeping freezer, moving a shop vac, the usefulness of a headlamp, concerns about Squatty Potty, eggcorns and mondegreens, and enunciation in metal bands.