Reconcilable Differences

John has important updates on his body. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Burrow: Get $75 off your Burrow purchase—plus, fast & free shipping. 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: Things kick off with your hosts not quite talking about John's scanning project, but it quickly turns into a dive into tiny on-screen targets, DRM that prevents screenshots, and why, oh, why don't streaming services make things easier to share? In follow-up, Merlin shares his new enthusiasm for the powerful combination of Git and Visual Studio Code. John expresses disappointment that Merlin still hasn't renamed his hard drive. (Recorded on Tuesday, January 25, 2022) 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. GitHub Desktop GitFinder - git client with Finder integration Visual Studio Code Extensions for Visual Studio family of products Merlin's discussion of spaces on Back to Work Episode 555 Merlin's Wisdom Project The Great British Baking Show, Derry Girls holiday episode Reconcilable Differences #143: The Shape of Time Git Tower Mac app

John tells us why Sony is breaking his heart and making his journey to buying a new television more difficult than it needs to be. 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. Doppler: Sync environment variables at scale. 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: After some discussion of the pre-flight and Merlin's problematic meal, there's a surprising amount of donut-related content, including identifying the unexpected challenges of running a successful Donut Friday. Merlin has some thoughts on the perils of cute ordering. In follow-up, John highlights some helpful listener responses on LED bulbs. Man, light sure can be complicated. 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. This Is the Best-Tasting Donut at Dunkin'I'd argue it's the perfect donut, especially if you're a chocolate lover. Soraa high-CRI 2700K LED lightbulbs Luxrite 4FT T8 LED Tube Light Feit Electric LED T8/T12 Tube Light Solid-state street lighting: calculating light loss factors (PDF) Sony A95K QD-OLED TV Sony's "Goofus and Gallant" TV placement diagram (PDF) Goofus and Gallant You mean wall candy? ATP 464: Monks at Drafting TablesTV talk.

This week's main topic concerns Merlin's Wisdom Project. 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: John opens with a question, and Merlin admits to thinking about John in the morning. This leads to some U2 content and quick look at Disney's Encanto. In follow-up, John shares some updates on his freezer situation and implies that he still plans to talk about his body soon. 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. A Sort of Homecoming The Unforgettable Fire (Album) The Unforgettable Fire (Song) Rattle and Hum Encanto Merlin's Wisdom Project (Gist) Merlin's Wisdom Project (Repo) 5ives - Merlin's Lists of Five Things John's Hypercritical article with the image of a stern Steve Jobs Joni Mitchell - "Talk To Me" (1977) - YouTube"I'm always talking… / Chicken squawking!" M&Ms - "Thanks, Easter Bunny!" (1989) - YouTube

Your hosts discuss John’s new freezer. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: 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: 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. Relay FM member perks, including wallpapers Relay FM members can download their wallpapers here APSE: A Personal Search Engine Waveform Lighting Carl Sagan: "If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe."

Merlin finally took a real vacation. 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: Things kick off with Merlin's ongoing confusion about the role of the pre-flight. Merlin thinks John is being kind of terse, and John almost quotes what The Wolf said—and, yet, he somehow remembers exactly what model of car The Wolf drove. Then, there's a fair amount of talk about old Apple keyboards. Merlin abuses his relationship with John to get some tech support. In follow-up, John takes an unprecedented third crack at explaining security through obscurity. John can't even imagine ever sharing his screen, and Merlin bemoans the normalization of terrible security practices. In something like the opposite of nostalgia, your hosts remember their "college ID numbers." 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. Chris Poole's tweet about Kerckhoffs's principle Kerckhoffs's principle - Wikipedia Security through obscurity - Wikipedia Merlin's Wisdom Project Flonase Social Security History Social Security Cards Explained - YouTube Rusty Shackleford Apple Extended Keyboard II with template overlay "Curse a REAL sword?" - MBMBAM animatic on YouTube Apple Extended Keyboard II triple threat | The classic, time… | Flickr Student Conduct Resources and Campus Policies | Oberlin College and Conservatory

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.