Podcast appearances and mentions of John Roderick

The Problem: You can still save this. (Recorded on June 29, 2026.)

The Problem: John could tell by his hair. (Recorded on June 22, 2026.) Talking Heads - Live in Rome (1980)

The Problem: Merlin’s education is somewhat spotty. (Recorded on June 15, 2026.)

The Problem: Most of us don’t think of ourselves as a project. (Recorded on June 1, 2026.)

The Problem: The top bunk is the worst bunk. (Recorded on May 25, 2026.)

The Problem: Loved ones are always the weak point. (Recorded on May 4, 2026.)

The Problem: I don’t like the way you are. (Recorded on Monday, April 27, 2026.)

The Problem: An abundance of respect and caution. (Recorded on Monday, April 20, 2026.)

Guest host Mike Lewis discusses the week's news with lead singer of The Long Winters, host of the Omnibus, and Roderick on the Line podcasts John Roderick, political and public affairs consultant in Seattle who podcasts at Seattle Nice and Blue City Blues Sandeep Kaushik, and writer, Senior Manager in tech, and former Seattle City Council candidate Heidi Stuber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Problem: Merlin also finds himself elusive. (Recorded on Monday, April 13, 2026.)

The Problem: That’s fighting the last war. (Recorded on Monday, March 30, 2026.)

The Problem: It was like fighting a dumb bear that thinks you’re playing. (Recorded on Monday, March 23, 2026.)

The Problem: John didn’t have his good glasses on. (Recorded on Monday, March 16, 2026.)

The Problem: John didn’t make it this far because there was any plan. (Recorded on Monday, March 9, 2026.)

The Problem: By the time the world comes around, you’re not in charge of it anymore. (Recorded on Monday, March 2, 2026.)

The Problem: You can’t assign specialness. (Recorded on Monday, February 23, 2026.)

The Problem: We were slender then. (Recorded on Monday, February 16, 2026.) Links “Against the Wind” — Bob Seger (1980) — “What to leave in? What to leave out?” Dave Nanian — Mastodon post about his original '81 copy — the friend who sparked the dB's conversation The dBs — “Black and White” (Repercussion, 1982) Don Dixon — “Girls L.T.D.” — solo track from the guy who co-produced early R.E.M. Sneakers (band, ~1975) — early NC power pop band featuring Dixon, Easter, and Stamey before they were famous Movies with Mikey — “But, did you knowwww?” Richard Hugo — “Degrees of Grey in Philipsburg” Candide — Voltaire (1759) — third episode running where Merlin has mentioned Cunegonde Claudine Longet — French singer who shot Olympic skier Spider Sabich; married to Andy Williams “Spicks and Specks” — Bee Gees (1966) — Merlin: “one of the purest pop songs ever written” “You Give a Little Love” — These crazy kids and their pies. From Bugsy Malone (1976) Marshall Brodien's TV Magic Cards — Merlin bought his trick cards at Walgreens Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) — Roderick cites Cameron Crowe on the film's tragic subtext about being pressured to lose virginity Groundhog Day (1993) — “what a fucking great movie”; Ned Ryerson as “one of the all time great character actor appearances” Nut Tree (Vacaville, CA) — roadside attraction with amusement park and small airport; Roderick and his dad flew there in a small plane

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle City Councilmember, Position 8, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, lead singer of The Long Winters, co-host of the Omnibus and Roderick on the Line podcasts John Roderick, and longtime KIRO radio host Dave Ross.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Problem: John took an impact (Recorded on Monday, February 2, 2026.)

The Problem: John had to enter the order portal. (Recorded on Monday, January 26, 2026.)

The Problem: John doesn’t see an apple. (Recorded on Monday, January 19, 2026.)

The Problem: They just want you mad. (Recorded on Monday, January 12, 2026.)

The Problem: His family was run on guilt. (Recorded on Monday, January 5, 2026.)

The Problem: There are people who always want to know things. (Recorded on Monday, December 29, 2025.)

The Problem: it was the nadir of hand chocolate. (Recorded on Monday, December 22, 2025.)

The Problem: All the people with taste died. (Recorded on Monday, December 15, 2025.)

The Problem: John is the most left-alone person in the whole region. (Recorded on Monday, December 8, 2025.)

The Problem: You can feel the sheep. (Recorded on Monday, December 1, 2025.)

The Problem: They're already having enough trouble getting the shrimp out of the rice. (Recorded on Monday, November 24, 2025.)

The Problem: John wasn't made to leave it. (Recorded on Monday, November 17, 2025.)

The Problem: It felt like a future dream. (Recorded on Monday, November 3, 2025.)

The Problem: John was in dignity emergency mode. (Recorded on Monday, October 27, 2025.)

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, lead singer of The Long Winters, and co-host of the Omnibus and Roderick on the Line podcasts John Roderick, and founder of Earth Finance, and former member of the Washington state House and Senate Reuven Carlyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Problem: There's no there there. (Recorded on Monday, October 20, 2025.)

The Problem: It was like sitting on two Reubens. (Recorded on Monday, October 13, 2025.)

The Problem: John is more than a large cat. (Recorded on Monday, October 6, 2025.)

The Problem: John has a very curious tongue. (Recorded on Monday, September 29, 2025.)

The Problem: You don't expect it to be sharp where it is. (Recorded on Monday, September 22, 2025.)

The Problem: He had eaten all the cool. (Recorded on Monday, September 8, 2025.)

The Problem: John had one child. (Recorded on Monday, September 1, 2025.)

The Problem: He commutes on a magic carpet. (Recorded on Monday, August 25, 2025.)

The Problem: What are you prepping for? (Recorded on Monday, August 18, 2025.)

The Problem: John is one of the happiest dads. (Recorded on Monday, August 11, 2025.)

The Problem: John couldn't make lawn bowling. (Recorded on Monday, August 4, 2025.)

The Problem: They fix the problem they feel like solving. (Recorded on Monday, July 28, 2025.)

The Problem: Doesn't John have Merlin today? (Recorded on Monday, July 14, 2025.)

The Problem: Nobody smokes anymore. (Recorded on Monday, July 7, 2025.)

The Problem: Another one of John’s classic hamburger choking parties. (Recorded on Monday, June 30, 2025.)

The Problem: Cynical always sounds smart. (Recorded on Monday, June 23, 2025.)