Podcast appearances and mentions of Merlin Mann

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/272 http://relay.fm/rd/272 My Bibles and Books 272 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa TiVo: The Exit Interview. TiVo: The Exit Interview. clean 6389 Subtitle: Merlin can still smell the slide oil.TiVo: The Exit Interview. Links and Show Notes: John leads us through the TiVo Exit Interview. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss Alien: Earth (FX, 2025). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded Tuesday, July 22, 2025) Credits Audio Editor/First Chair Saxophonist: 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. Quaker meeting (game) - Wikipedia Last One Laughing: Bob Mortimer's Funniest Moments - YouTube TiVo Stops Selling DVRs Philips DSR6000 for DIRECTV - TiVopediaMerlin's first TiVo Alien: Earth - Wikipedia Alien (1979) Aliens (1986) Alien³ (1992) The Tithingman at the Ipswich Meeting House – Historic IpswichApparently, what Merlin calls "the bonking stick" refers to a staff or rod wiel

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/272 http://relay.fm/rd/272 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa TiVo: The Exit Interview. TiVo: The Exit Interview. clean 6389 Subtitle: Merlin can still smell the slide oil.TiVo: The Exit Interview. Links and Show Notes: John leads us through the TiVo Exit Interview. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss Alien: Earth (FX, 2025). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded Tuesday, July 22, 2025) Credits Audio Editor/First Chair Saxophonist: 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. Quaker meeting (game) - Wikipedia Last One Laughing: Bob Mortimer's Funniest Moments - YouTube TiVo Stops Selling DVRs Philips DSR6000 for DIRECTV - TiVopediaMerlin's first TiVo Alien: Earth - Wikipedia Alien (1979) Aliens (1986) Alien³ (1992) The Tithingman at the Ipswich Meeting House – Historic IpswichApparently, what Merlin calls "the bonking stick" refe

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

The Cat in the Hat.pdfFood Safety Talk 273: 50 or 70 School Buses — Food Safety TalkDaring Fireball: Obsession Times Voice43f Podcast: John Gruber & Merlin Mann's Blogging Panel at SxSW | 43 FoldersYou Aren't Watching ‘Patriot,' but You Should Be - The RingerHacks (TV series) - WikipediaThe Food Professor Podcast - Agri‑Food Analytics Lab - Dalhousie UniversityEtna Food Safety Podcast EpisodesDr. Peter Taormina - Etna Laboratories & Consulting GroupFood Safety Matters, Ep 196. Dr Lane Highbarger How the FDA Workforce Cuts May Impact Food SafetyEpisode List - My Food Job Rocks!‘Life-Threatening Sepsis' Linked to Recalled Hand SoapLegionellosis Surveillance and Trends | Legionella | CDCFlesh-eating bacteria cases increasing in NC< lands fisherman in the ICUCDC shooting in Atlanta leaves workers angry at RFK Jr. and vaccines backlash - The Washington PostRaw Milk | Food Safety | CDCFlorida Farm Identified as Source of Raw Milk That Sickened 21 PeopleFood Safety Talk 53: Raw Milk Hamsterdam — Food Safety TalkFoodborne illness outbreaks linked to unpasteurised milk and relationship to changes in state laws – United States, 1998–2018 - PMCHealth Alert Network (HAN) - 00497 | Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States Associated with Warming Coastal WatersPasteurization - IDFABeastie Boys - Intergalactic - YouTubeEats, Shoots & Leaves - WikipediaThe FDA Just Upgraded the Egg Recall to the Most Serious Health Risk Level — What That Means for ShoppersTikTok - Make Your DayWild pigs with ‘neon blue' flesh: California officials sound the alarm - Los Angeles TimesThe effect of cooking on diphacinone residues related to human consumption of feral pig tissues - PubMedNO SUCH THING | SubstackNew York State Association for Food Protection | Connect. Learn. Advance.Risk Busters, LLCDylan Bickers

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

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/271 http://relay.fm/rd/271 My System is Symmetrical 271 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? Main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? clean 5185 Subtitle: “Periscope up!”Main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? Links and Show Notes: John has Follow-Up on naked swimming as well as an update on his mystery beep. Merlin is increasingly concerned about his Lead, but it's a little late for that now. The main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? (Recorded on Tuesday, September 30, 2025) 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. Reconcilable Differences #270: We Inflated Our PantsThis episode includes our members-only aftershow, free for everyone. How half the US lost part of their minds - YouTubeThis is the "lead in baby teeth" video. How artificial intelligence gave a paralyzed woman her voice back Meet the Little Brain Region that Helps You Say What's on Your Mind Scientists develop interface that “reads” thoughts from speech-impaired patients AlterEgo: Thought to text Aphantasia - Wikipedia Unified Modeling Language - Wikipedia The Rest Is History #604: Greek Myths: Sex, Drugs & Tragedy (Part 3) Lawrence M. Schoen - WikipediaNew College professor and Klingon language specialist from whom Merlin took a Mnemonics class. New Order - "The Beach" ('Blue Monday' remix, 1983) - YouTubeMerlin thinks this is how electric cars sound. Kraftwerk - "Uranium" (1975) - YouTubeSource of the sample used by New Order. Everything You Know About “Blue Monday” is Probably Wrong I New British Canon - YouTube Peg-word mnemonic - Oxford Referenceone is a bun, two is a shoe, three is a tree, four is a door, five is a hive, six is sticks, seven is heaven, eight is a gate, nine is wine, ten is a hen. Amazon.com: The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play: 8580001059679: Lorayne, Harry, Lucas, Jerry: BooksMerlin couldn't remember the author of t

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/271 http://relay.fm/rd/271 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? Main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? clean 5185 Subtitle: “Periscope up!”Main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? Links and Show Notes: John has Follow-Up on naked swimming as well as an update on his mystery beep. Merlin is increasingly concerned about his Lead, but it's a little late for that now. The main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? (Recorded on Tuesday, September 30, 2025) 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. Reconcilable Differences #270: We Inflated Our PantsThis episode includes our members-only aftershow, free for everyone. How half the US lost part of their minds - YouTubeThis is the "lead in baby teeth" video. How artificial intelligence gave a paralyzed woman her voice back Meet the Little Brain Region that Helps You Say What's on Your Mind Scientists develop interface that “reads” thoughts from speech-impaired patients AlterEgo: Thought to text Aphantasia - Wikipedia Unified Modeling Language - Wikipedia The Rest Is History #604: Greek Myths: Sex, Drugs & Tragedy (Part 3) Lawrence M. Schoen - WikipediaNew College professor and Klingon language specialist from whom Merlin took a Mnemonics class. New Order - "The Beach" ('Blue Monday' remix, 1983) - YouTubeMerlin thinks this is how electric cars sound. Kraftwerk - "Uranium" (1975) - YouTubeSource of the sample used by New Order. Everything You Know About “Blue Monday” is Probably Wrong I New British Canon - YouTube Peg-word mnemonic - Oxford Referenceone is a bun, two is a shoe, three is a tree, four is a door, five is a hive, six is sticks, seven is heaven, eight is a gate, nine is wine, ten is a hen. Amazon.com: The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play: 8580001059679: Lorayne, Harry, Lucas, Jerry: BooksMerlin couldn't

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.)

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/270 http://relay.fm/rd/270 We Inflated Our Pants 270 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Swimming naked in school and thinking about Lead. Swimming naked in school and thinking about Lead. clean 8336 Swimming naked in school and thinking about Lead. Links and Show Notes: In Follow-Up, listeners share their experiences with Swimming Naked in School. Won't someone please think of the pool filters? Merlin recalls that distant summer he attended swimming and trampoline camp—albeit in an admittedly non-nude context. Next up, John does his level best to give updates on his finished room. Space is required for something called "blocking." Merlin confesses that he can't really identify where that beeping sound is coming from. In the (free-to-you) member segment, things kick off with compliments to the author Stephen King along with some remarks on his earthy social media presence. But the main topic? Lead (Pb)! In particular, your hosts explore scientific speculation that the effects of lead on the psychopathology of their generation may be far greater than previously known. Authentic anecdotes about aggressive childhood lead play are revealed. (Recorded on Tuesday, September 16, 2025) N.B. Your hosts thought this week's member segment was pretty good, so they decided to share it with everybody here for free. If you enjoy what you hear, please consider supporting the program at https://www.relay.fm/rd/join. 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! Bachman–Turner Overdrive - Wikipedia Bachman Turner Overdrive - "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" (1974) ACK: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) - Wikipedia “Ack!” Cathy (comic) - Wikipedia “Ack!” Bill the Cat (Bloom County) - Wikipedia ATP 657: Ears Are Weird — Accidental Tech PodcastATP Overtime: Alterego and “thought to text” translation Procedure word - Wikipedia Nude swimming in US indoor pools - Wikipedia Alison K. Hoagland. "Introducing the Bathroom: Space and Change in Working-Class Houses." Minnesota men bare all about naked swimming in school - The Minnesota Star Tribune Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story (2022) Silver Beaver Award - WikipediaMerlin's late father was awarded a Silver Beaver. What is Blocking? - Cocoknits Blocking 101 (Knitting Tutorial) Stephen King promotes The Long Walk (video) An excerpt from Blood Meridian, by Cormac McCarthy - Prose Porn Subreddit“The judge like a great ponderous djinn stepped through the fire and the flames delivered him up as if he were in some way native to their element. He put his arms around Glanton. Someone snatched the old woman's blindfold from her and she and the juggler were clouted away and when the company turned in to sleep and the low fire was roaring in the blast like a thing alive these four yet crouched at the edge of the firelight among their strange chattels and watched how the ragged flames fled down the wind as if sucked by some maelstrom out there in the void, some vortex in that waste apposite to which man's transit and his reckonings alike lay abrogate. As if beyond will or fate he and his beasts and his trappings moved both in card and in substance under consignment to some third and other destiny.” Words Cormac McCarthy Uses in His Novels [PDF]"Each word is noted as to which book(s) it is included in as well as how many times it occurs in that book." Contribution of childhood lead exposure to psychopathology in the US population over the past 75 years“More than half of the current US population was exposed to adverse lead levels in childhood as a result of lead's past use in gasoline. […] Lead-associated mental health and personality differences were most pronounced for cohorts born from 1966 through 1986 (Generation X).” 20th Century Lead Exposure Damaged American Mental Health - Duke University

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/270 http://relay.fm/rd/270 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Swimming naked in school and thinking about Lead. Swimming naked in school and thinking about Lead. clean 8336 Swimming naked in school and thinking about Lead. Links and Show Notes: In Follow-Up, listeners share their experiences with Swimming Naked in School. Won't someone please think of the pool filters? Merlin recalls that distant summer he attended swimming and trampoline camp—albeit in an admittedly non-nude context. Next up, John does his level best to give updates on his finished room. Space is required for something called "blocking." Merlin confesses that he can't really identify where that beeping sound is coming from. In the (free-to-you) member segment, things kick off with compliments to the author Stephen King along with some remarks on his earthy social media presence. But the main topic? Lead (Pb)! In particular, your hosts explore scientific speculation that the effects of lead on the psychopathology of their generation may be far greater than previously known. Authentic anecdotes about aggressive childhood lead play are revealed. (Recorded on Tuesday, September 16, 2025) N.B. Your hosts thought this week's member segment was pretty good, so they decided to share it with everybody here for free. If you enjoy what you hear, please consider supporting the program at https://www.relay.fm/rd/join. 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! Bachman–Turner Overdrive - Wikipedia Bachman Turner Overdrive - "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" (1974) ACK: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) - Wikipedia “Ack!” Cathy (comic) - Wikipedia “Ack!” Bill the Cat (Bloom County) - Wikipedia ATP 657: Ears Are Weird — Accidental Tech PodcastATP Overtime: Alterego and “thought to text” translation Procedure word - Wikipedia Nude swimming in US indoor pools - Wikipedia Alison K. Hoagland. "Introducing the Bathroom: Space and Change in Working-Class Houses." Minnesota men bare all about naked swimming in school - The Minnesota Star Tribune Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story (2022) Silver Beaver Award - WikipediaMerlin's late father was awarded a Silver Beaver. What is Blocking? - Cocoknits Blocking 101 (Knitting Tutorial) Stephen King promotes The Long Walk (video) An excerpt from Blood Meridian, by Cormac McCarthy - Prose Porn Subreddit“The judge like a great ponderous djinn stepped through the fire and the flames delivered him up as if he were in some way native to their element. He put his arms around Glanton. Someone snatched the old woman's blindfold from her and she and the juggler were clouted away and when the company turned in to sleep and the low fire was roaring in the blast like a thing alive these four yet crouched at the edge of the firelight among their strange chattels and watched how the ragged flames fled down the wind as if sucked by some maelstrom out there in the void, some vortex in that waste apposite to which man's transit and his reckonings alike lay abrogate. As if beyond will or fate he and his beasts and his trappings moved both in card and in substance under consignment to some third and other destiny.” Words Cormac McCarthy Uses in His Novels [PDF]"Each word is noted as to which book(s) it is included in as well as how many times it occurs in that book." Contribution of childhood lead exposure to psychopathology in the US population over the past 75 years“More than half of the current US population was exposed to adverse lead levels in childhood as a result of lead's past use in gasoline. […] Lead-associated mental health and personality differences were most pronounced for cohorts born from 1966 through 1986 (Generation X).” 20th Century Lead Exposure Damaged American Mental Health - Duke University

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

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/269 http://relay.fm/rd/269 The Rope Elf 269 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. clean 5732 Subtitle: This is where the tractors go.John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code diffs50off Links and Show Notes: John speculates about a reference, then Merlin sings like Paul Simon for a few seconds. In Follow-Up: if you thought "shirts vs. skins" was bad? Oh boy, just wait until you hear how they used to do things in 1970s Michigan. Next up, Merlin has questions about urban phone usage. Specifically, hey, what's the deal with all the talking on speakerphone? Then, John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. Merlin really wants John to watch the movie, Megalopolis (Francis Ford Coppola, 2024). (Recorded on Tuesday, September 2, 2025) 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! Roderick on the Line #593: These Are the Days These Are Days, by 10,000 Maniacs These Are Days (audio links) Sharon Linne Faulk on her husband's high school PE class in the 1970s John's TV blockers poll Megadoc (2025) - IMDb Aubrey Plaza says Megalopolis is “disturbing,” Co

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/269 http://relay.fm/rd/269 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. clean 5732 Subtitle: This is where the tractors go.John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code diffs50off Links and Show Notes: John speculates about a reference, then Merlin sings like Paul Simon for a few seconds. In Follow-Up: if you thought "shirts vs. skins" was bad? Oh boy, just wait until you hear how they used to do things in 1970s Michigan. Next up, Merlin has questions about urban phone usage. Specifically, hey, what's the deal with all the talking on speakerphone? Then, John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. Merlin really wants John to watch the movie, Megalopolis (Francis Ford Coppola, 2024). (Recorded on Tuesday, September 2, 2025) 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! Roderick on the Line #593: These Are the Days These Are Days, by 10,000 Maniacs These Are Days (audio links) Sharon Linne Faulk on her husband's high school PE class in the 1970s John's TV blockers poll Megadoc (2025) - IMDb Aubrey Plaza says Megalopoli

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.)

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/268 http://relay.fm/rd/268 Beach Grit 268 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert Results. Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert Results. clean 5909 Subtitle: “No Scraps!”Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code diffs50off Links and Show Notes: Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert Results. (Recorded Tuesday, August 18, 2025) 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. Winnipeg woman says dog started fire by turning on stove under recall notice — twice Greenmade InstaCrate Collapsible Storage Bin ATP Insider: Vacations Defunctland: The History of Action Park - YouTube C8 Corv

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/268 http://relay.fm/rd/268 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert Results. Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert Results. clean 5909 Subtitle: “No Scraps!”Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code diffs50off Links and Show Notes: Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert Results. (Recorded Tuesday, August 18, 2025) 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. Winnipeg woman says dog started fire by turning on stove under recall notice — twice Greenmade InstaCrate Collapsible Storage Bin ATP Insider: Vacations Defunctland: The History of Action Park - YouTube

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.)

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/267 http://relay.fm/rd/267 Crumbs and Soldiers 267 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. clean 5446 Subtitle: We called them latex invitations.John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code diffs50off Links and Show Notes: John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 5, 2025) 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. The Living Daylights (1987) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) “Slicing the Pie” in Destiny - YouTube “Slicing the Pie” with diagrams - YouTube Direct MP3 link to the member version of Reconcilable Differences #266Free to everyone! This is the full member version of episode 266, which includes the normal episode followed by the members-only aftershow (and no ads, of course). If you like what you hear, you can become a member at https://relay.fm/rd/join Lisp code examples “Lisp has all the visual appeal of oatmeal with fingernail clippings mixed in.” — Larry Wall, July 21, 1994 in comp.lang.lisp Billy Joel: And So It Goes - HBO Billy Joel: Turn

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/267 http://relay.fm/rd/267 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. clean 5446 Subtitle: We called them latex invitations.John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code diffs50off Links and Show Notes: John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 5, 2025) 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. The Living Daylights (1987) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) “Slicing the Pie” in Destiny - YouTube “Slicing the Pie” with diagrams - YouTube Direct MP3 link to the member version of Reconcilable Differences #266Free to everyone! This is the full member version of episode 266, which includes the normal episode followed by the members-only aftershow (and no ads, of course). If you like what you hear, you can become a member at https://relay.fm/rd/join Lisp code examples “Lisp has all the visual appeal of oatmeal with fingernail clippings mixed in.” — Larry Wall, July 21, 1994 in comp.lang.lisp Billy Joel: And So It Goes - HBO

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.)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/266 http://relay.fm/rd/266 The Misspeaking Community 266 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa How does John generate all that cool chapter art? How does John generate all that cool chapter art? clean 5169 Subtitle: The folder is called “Pepperoni.”How does John generate all that cool chapter art? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with John sharing some breaking news about The Flop House, plus it's clear that Merlin's Britishisms are becoming numerous, invasive, and a little un-American. Next up, Merlin wonders how John generated all that cool chapter art for a recent ATP special. (Hint: some of it was automated; some of it was not.) And, finally, Merlin decides to apply Theory of Mind to predict why John hasn't watched the Billy Joel special yet. Subsequently, John is pitched on why this program probably represents essential viewing for him and his people. In this month's member bonus segment, John has book-adjacent questions about Merlin's Wisdom Project. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded Tuesday, July 22, 2025) 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. Flop House Mini 132: Stu Brings Down the HammerThis is the Flop House mini episode where Stuart Wellington fulfills John's request to explain the Warhammer 40,000 episode of the Secret Level animation anthology series on Amazon Prime Video. Secret Level episode 5: Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear - Wikipedia Secret Level episode 5: Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear - Amazon Prime Video "Faff" in the Oxford English Dictionary SubstageThe Mac app for using an LLM to take actions in the Finder. ATP Tier List: Pizza Toppings ATP Member Specials Billy Joel: And So It Goes - HBO HBO's Big Beautiful Billy Joel Documentary Delivers Maximum Piano Man Per Minute - GQ.com Hicksville, New York - Wikipedia Hicksville, New York - Google Maps The Gilded Age (TV series) - Wikipedia Billy Joel - Live in London (March 13, 1978) - YouTube Lorraine Bracco - Wikipedia wisdom.limoThe fun URL for Merlin's Wisdom Project. Merlin's Wisdom Project on GitHub Inspirado for Merlin's Wisdom Project The Art of Pants Reconcilable D

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/266 http://relay.fm/rd/266 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa How does John generate all that cool chapter art? How does John generate all that cool chapter art? clean 5169 Subtitle: The folder is called “Pepperoni.”How does John generate all that cool chapter art? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with John sharing some breaking news about The Flop House, plus it's clear that Merlin's Britishisms are becoming numerous, invasive, and a little un-American. Next up, Merlin wonders how John generated all that cool chapter art for a recent ATP special. (Hint: some of it was automated; some of it was not.) And, finally, Merlin decides to apply Theory of Mind to predict why John hasn't watched the Billy Joel special yet. Subsequently, John is pitched on why this program probably represents essential viewing for him and his people. In this month's member bonus segment, John has book-adjacent questions about Merlin's Wisdom Project. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded Tuesday, July 22, 2025) 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. Flop House Mini 132: Stu Brings Down the HammerThis is the Flop House mini episode where Stuart Wellington fulfills John's request to explain the Warhammer 40,000 episode of the Secret Level animation anthology series on Amazon Prime Video. Secret Level episode 5: Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear - Wikipedia Secret Level episode 5: Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear - Amazon Prime Video "Faff" in the Oxford English Dictionary SubstageThe Mac app for using an LLM to take actions in the Finder. ATP Tier List: Pizza Toppings ATP Member Specials Billy Joel: And So It Goes - HBO HBO's Big Beautiful Billy Joel Documentary Delivers Maximum Piano Man Per Minute - GQ.com Hicksville, New York - Wikipedia Hicksville, New York - Google Maps The Gilded Age (TV series) - Wikipedia Billy Joel - Live in London (March 13, 1978) - YouTube Lorraine Bracco - Wikipedia wisdom.limoThe fun URL for Merlin's Wisdom Project. Merlin's Wisdom Project on GitHub Inspirado for Merlin's Wisdom Project The Art of Pants

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

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/265 http://relay.fm/rd/265 Stop Collapsing Everything 265 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa On the complexities and constraints of pursuing the right answer. On the complexities and constraints of pursuing the right answer. clean 6698 On the complexities and constraints of pursuing the right answer. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. 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. R.E.M. - Collapse into Now Stephen Hackett: Ten Years Indie Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast Merlin's post about ChatGPT and “ctx” The Gell-Mann amnesia effect - Wikipedia Like Stories of Old: When Two Filmmakers Make the Same Movie - YouTube Like Stories of Old: The Inner Chronicle of What We Are – Werner Herzog Documentary - YouTube Come and See (1985) We Were the Lucky Ones (2024) Merlin's

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/265 http://relay.fm/rd/265 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa On the complexities and constraints of pursuing the right answer. On the complexities and constraints of pursuing the right answer. clean 6698 On the complexities and constraints of pursuing the right answer. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. 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. R.E.M. - Collapse into Now Stephen Hackett: Ten Years Indie Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast Merlin's post about ChatGPT and “ctx” The Gell-Mann amnesia effect - Wikipedia Like Stories of Old: When Two Filmmakers Make the Same Movie - YouTube Like Stories of Old: The Inner Chronicle of What We Are – Werner Herzog Documentary - YouTube Come and See (1985) We Were the Lucky Ones (2024)

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.)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/264 http://relay.fm/rd/264 Alphabetical Shadow 264 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin presents some Microwave Results and John shares his most recent Graduation Results. Merlin presents some Microwave Results and John shares his most recent Graduation Results. clean 5847 Subtitle:  That's why it's hard to be Janice.Merlin presents some Microwave Results and John shares his most recent Graduation Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some document disagreements and a surprisingly long discussion of HTML. Next up, Merlin presents some Microwave Results and John shares his most recent Graduation Results. In this month's member bonus episode, your hosts discuss the 1981 German submarine epic, Das Boot. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded Tuesday, June 24, 2025) 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. Postel's law Reconcilable Differences #218: Train ParliamentThis is the episode where we talk about the people who row boats across oceans. Reconcilable Differences #232: Ham Means OneThis is the episode where we talk about Waffle House's Pull Drop Mark Order Calling Method. Das Boot (1981) Das Boot: Behind the Scenes Blade Runner (1982) Legend (1985) Time Bandits (1981) Dragonslayer (1981) Excalibur (1981) The Godfather Part II (1974) Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Cabaret (1972)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/264 http://relay.fm/rd/264 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin presents some Microwave Results and John shares his most recent Graduation Results. Merlin presents some Microwave Results and John shares his most recent Graduation Results. clean 5847 Subtitle:  That's why it's hard to be Janice.Merlin presents some Microwave Results and John shares his most recent Graduation Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some document disagreements and a surprisingly long discussion of HTML. Next up, Merlin presents some Microwave Results and John shares his most recent Graduation Results. In this month's member bonus episode, your hosts discuss the 1981 German submarine epic, Das Boot. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded Tuesday, June 24, 2025) 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. Postel's law Reconcilable Differences #218: Train ParliamentThis is the episode where we talk about the people who row boats across oceans. Reconcilable Differences #232: Ham Means OneThis is the episode where we talk about Waffle House's Pull Drop Mark Order Calling Method. Das Boot (1981) Das Boot: Behind the Scenes Blade Runner (1982) Legend (1985) Time Bandits (1981) Dragonslayer (1981) Excalibur (1981) The Godfather Part II (1974) Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Cabaret (1972)

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.)

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/263 http://relay.fm/rd/263 A Ragnarok of the Mind 263 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John's Prom Results and Merlin's Camping Results. John's Prom Results and Merlin's Camping Results. clean 4984 John's Prom Results and Merlin's Camping Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. 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. Lisa's First Word (The Simpsons, season 4, episode 10) - Wikipedia “The Nice Price” stickers @katieonviolin tells Merlin about The Apparatus™ in 2024 Hypercritical #42: The Wrong Guy The Plumber Problem Hors d'oeuvre - Wikipedia

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/263 http://relay.fm/rd/263 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John's Prom Results and Merlin's Camping Results. John's Prom Results and Merlin's Camping Results. clean 4984 John's Prom Results and Merlin's Camping Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. 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. Lisa's First Word (The Simpsons, season 4, episode 10) - Wikipedia “The Nice Price” stickers @katieonviolin tells Merlin about The Apparatus™ in 2024 Hypercritical #42: The Wrong Guy The Plumber Problem Hors d'oeuvre - Wikipedia

The Problem: Somebody was trying to nail John to the carpet. (Recorded on Monday, June 16, 2025.)

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/262 http://relay.fm/rd/262 Everybody's Got a Tunnel 262 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa On goals and accomplishments. On goals and accomplishments. clean 6047 On goals and accomplishments. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. P: The water reminder and hydration app. Links and Show Notes: After some great Follow-Up on "Allentown" and The Apparatus, your hosts talk about goals and accomplishments. In this month's member bonus episode, John talks about playing Marathon (again). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded Tuesday, May 27, 2025) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The history of Billy Joel's Allentown - Hidden History, by Lenny Flank @nieltorda's even more impressive apparatus The Apparatus over the years Seb labels the parts of The Apparatus Bob Dively explains The Apparatus Ian of Earth explains the rusty braces on The Apparatus A Bell Is a Cup - Wikipedia"A Bell Is a Cup.…Until It Is Struck" The Waterworks card game (1972) Sirens (2025 TV series) The Cast of US #17: ConvergenceJohn's guest appearance on The Cast of Us podcast to discuss the finale of season 2 of The Last of Us TV show on HBO. Making a Mess: a History of MegalopolisFrom the Be Kind Rewind YouTube channel, Bono: Stories of Surrender (Book) Apple Original Films celebrates the world premiere of “Bono: Stories of Surrender” at the Cannes Film Festival Marathon (1994 video game) Marathon (2025(?) video game) Marathon reveal teaser - YouTube Marathon cinematic - YouTube

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/262 http://relay.fm/rd/262 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa On goals and accomplishments. On goals and accomplishments. clean 6047 On goals and accomplishments. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. P: The water reminder and hydration app. Links and Show Notes: After some great Follow-Up on "Allentown" and The Apparatus, your hosts talk about goals and accomplishments. In this month's member bonus episode, John talks about playing Marathon (again). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded Tuesday, May 27, 2025) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The history of Billy Joel's Allentown - Hidden History, by Lenny Flank @nieltorda's even more impressive apparatus The Apparatus over the years Seb labels the parts of The Apparatus Bob Dively explains The Apparatus Ian of Earth explains the rusty braces on The Apparatus A Bell Is a Cup - Wikipedia"A Bell Is a Cup.…Until It Is Struck" The Waterworks card game (1972) Sirens (2025 TV series) The Cast of US #17: ConvergenceJohn's guest appearance on The Cast of Us podcast to discuss the finale of season 2 of The Last of Us TV show on HBO. Making a Mess: a History of MegalopolisFrom the Be Kind Rewind YouTube channel, Bono: Stories of Surrender (Book) Apple Original Films celebrates the world premiere of “Bono: Stories of Surrender” at the Cannes Film Festival Marathon (1994 video game) Marathon (2025(?) video game) Marathon reveal teaser - YouTube Marathon cinematic - YouTube

The Problem: She was watching basic-ass cable. (Recorded on Monday, June 2, 2025.)

The Problem: Merlin doesn’t know how to make a bird horny. (Recorded on Monday, May 26, 2025.)

Thu, 22 May 2025 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/261 http://relay.fm/rd/261 Apparatus Tycoon 261 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Your hosts finally discuss The Apparatus. Your hosts finally discuss The Apparatus. clean 5332 Your hosts finally discuss The Apparatus. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some Billy Joel talk. Merlin thinks he's hearing double, but John's not so sure. Anyway, be sure to hang that graduation on the wall. In follow-up, John shares a listener's collection of colorful zipper nudges from around the world. Next, Merlin's kid continues to unintentionally learn how to do computer things. The legends and lore of YouTube engagement strategies are considered. This week's main topic is The Apparatus. In which your hosts investigate a fascinating and evolving contraption that appeared in Merlin's neighborhood. Things wrap with some anecdotes about places in Merlin's neighborhood where people have made numbers one and two in gross, anti-social ways. (Recorded on Tuesday, May 13, 2025) 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. Billy Joel - "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" (Glass Houses, 1980) Billy Joel's Allentown vs. Levittown vs. Bethlehem “He thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.” On My Own, as sung by Kaho ShimadaThe best version of On My Own, according to John. It's from Les Misérables (Highlights from the Complete Symphonic International Cast Recording) Les Misérables (Highlights from the Complete Symphonic International Cast Recording) ATP Top Four: Game Consoles The Apparatus Makeshift AC outlet adapter meme What Roy Wood was capable of. | Everybody's a critic. | FlickrMerlin's kid has a history of forging technological desire pa

The Problem: People almost have an accident all the time. (Recorded on Monday, May 19, 2025.)

The Problem: John just wants one big card. (Recorded on Monday, May 12, 2025.)

Fri, 09 May 2025 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/260 http://relay.fm/rd/260 The Mandala Effect 260 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. clean 5824 Subtitle: It's hard to look things up if they don't exist.Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. 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. Snopes on “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win” Merlin's blog post about his latest ChatGPT success (among other things) Merlin's blog post about celebrating good things Tiny Glade The Incomparable #208: The Good People Are Dead AlreadyJohn talks about The Last of Us video game on The Incomparable. The Incomparable #536: Sometimes the Drawer Is Empty John talks about The Last of Us Part II video game on The Incomparable. The Cast of Us #10: Look for the LightJohn talks about the final episode of The Last of Us (TV sh

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