Podcast appearances and mentions of Merlin Mann

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:12:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/294 http://relay.fm/rd/294 Grumpy 37 294 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" clean 7434 Subtitle: Loneliness is where John is a Viking.What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" Links and Show Notes: Things kick off unexpectedly. For Merlin, anyway. Honestly, that's what had happened. And, then, an old friend from the before times has a Thing It Took Him Too Long to Realize. It involves music and butts. And, while your hosts can recall that the listener's wife was way more famous, they can neither remember her name nor pronounce his. For a main topic, John and Merlin consider the role of loneliness on Survivor. Every dingaling has a plan until they get punched in the face. So, what do we think about all that isolation, privation, paranoia, and self-doubt? Even setting aside the sunburns and the Fijian food, this is not an environment in which Merlin would thrive. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss self-quantization. What are we measuring, and what is that helping us manage? You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 18, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Key Master: 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. ATP #703: Part of a Healthy BreakfastThe ATP episode where John tried to explain Docker (starting at 1:51:26). A timestamp link to John's Docker explanation in ATP #703 The Survivor 50 cast - People.com Carrot in a Box - YouTube Carrot in a Box: Rematch - YouTube Liz is emotional about Applebee's on Survivor season 46, episode 10 The cast of Veep talks about their fina

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:12:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/294 http://relay.fm/rd/294 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" clean 7434 Subtitle: Loneliness is where John is a Viking.What is the role of loneliness on "Survivor?" Links and Show Notes: Things kick off unexpectedly. For Merlin, anyway. Honestly, that's what had happened. And, then, an old friend from the before times has a Thing It Took Him Too Long to Realize. It involves music and butts. And, while your hosts can recall that the listener's wife was way more famous, they can neither remember her name nor pronounce his. For a main topic, John and Merlin consider the role of loneliness on Survivor. Every dingaling has a plan until they get punched in the face. So, what do we think about all that isolation, privation, paranoia, and self-doubt? Even setting aside the sunburns and the Fijian food, this is not an environment in which Merlin would thrive. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss self-quantization. What are we measuring, and what is that helping us manage? You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 18, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Key Master: 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. ATP #703: Part of a Healthy BreakfastThe ATP episode where John tried to explain Docker (starting at 1:51:26). A timestamp link to John's Docker explanation in ATP #703 The Survivor 50 cast - People.com Carrot in a Box - YouTube Carrot in a Box: Rematch - YouTube Liz is emotional about Applebee's on Survivor season 46, episode 10 The cast of Ve

The Problem: The child is the father of the horse. (Recorded on August 24, 2026.)

The Problem: Trees can’t eavesdrop. (Recorded on August 17, 2026.)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/293 http://relay.fm/rd/293 Swedish Sailor Soap 293 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. clean 4606 Subtitle: This ain't no Gendry boat.For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. Links and Show Notes: For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 4, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Timbre Concern Troll: 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. Secret Weird Things People Do: Baseball Announcer Edition Awful Announcing's video clip of Ben McDonald's soap confession Thufir Hawat and his eyebrows Kelsey Pfendler - Wikipedia Kelsey Pfendler's Instagram account: @yourowkelsey An example video from Kelsey Pfendler's Instagram account Kelsey Pfendler's website About Kelsey Pfendler's boat First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii - The New York Times Outside's article about Kelsey Pfendler Good Morning America's segment about Kelsey Pfendler - YouTube Women & the Wind (2025) Reconcilable Differences #249: Tally HoThe Reconcilable Differences episode where we talk about the “Rebuilding Tally Ho” YouTube series. "You ever been in a boat before?"

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/293 http://relay.fm/rd/293 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. clean 4606 Subtitle: This ain't no Gendry boat.For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. Links and Show Notes: For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 4, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Timbre Concern Troll: 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. Secret Weird Things People Do: Baseball Announcer Edition Awful Announcing's video clip of Ben McDonald's soap confession Thufir Hawat and his eyebrows Kelsey Pfendler - Wikipedia Kelsey Pfendler's Instagram account: @yourowkelsey An example video from Kelsey Pfendler's Instagram account Kelsey Pfendler's website About Kelsey Pfendler's boat First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii - The New York Times Outside's article about Kelsey Pfendler Good Morning America's segment about Kelsey Pfendler - YouTube Women & the Wind (2025) Reconcilable Differences #249: Tally HoThe Reconcilable Differences episode where we talk about the “Rebuilding Tally Ho” YouTube series. "You ever

The Problem: That type is Eric. (Recorded on August 10, 2026.)

The Problem: We’re living in an earnest time. (Recorded on August 3, 2026.)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/860 http://relay.fm/mpu/860 The Friday Incident with Merlin Mann 860 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." clean 5412 Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/860 http://relay.fm/mpu/860 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." clean 5412 Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/292 http://relay.fm/rd/292 Yarnfluencer 292 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. clean 5223 Subtitle: One time, Merlin helped Joe Walsh fix his internet.John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. Links and Show Notes: John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss Star City (Apple TV, 2025). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, July 21, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Senior Valve & Reed Analyst: 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. Technology Connections on ceiling fans - YouTube Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal…who he would later lose to in the World Cup final. Jamie Zawinski - Wikipedia An example of The JWZ Phenomenon

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/292 http://relay.fm/rd/292 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. clean 5223 Subtitle: One time, Merlin helped Joe Walsh fix his internet.John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. Links and Show Notes: John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss Star City (Apple TV, 2025). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, July 21, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Senior Valve & Reed Analyst: 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. Technology Connections on ceiling fans - YouTube Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal…who he would later lose to in the World Cup final. Jamie Zawinski - Wikipedia An example of The JWZ Phenomenon

The Problem: Gateway to Recreation (Recorded on July 27, 2026.)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/291 http://relay.fm/rd/291 Too Good at Turning Off the Water 291 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. clean 4748 John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. Links and Show Notes: John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. (Recorded on Thursday, July 9, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Brass Tackler: 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. TBros: Trethewey Brothers plumbing in Massachusetts Mexico vs. England World Cup 2026 highlights - YouTube Mexico vs. England sets new record for most-watched soccer game in U.S. history Mexico vs

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/291 http://relay.fm/rd/291 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. clean 4748 John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. Links and Show Notes: John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. (Recorded on Thursday, July 9, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Brass Tackler: 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. TBros: Trethewey Brothers plumbing in Massachusetts Mexico vs. England World Cup 2026 highlights - YouTube Mexico vs. England sets new record for most-watched soccer game in U.S. history

The Problem: They’re all iconoclasts. (Recorded on July 13, 2026.)

The Problem: John tries to see the people who are singing. (Recorded on July 6, 2026.)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/290 http://relay.fm/rd/290 Toilet Cop 290 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. clean 4480 Subtitle: Merlin doesn't want anyone policing his corn.Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. Links and Show Notes: Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts share updates on one of their oldest topics: where they currently stand with sports and sports culture. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 23, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Embouchure Director: 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. Designed in California: An Apple history podcast - Kickstarter Upgrade #624: The Memory Guys Toilet paper: 4 up, 2 across - Amazon.com Toilet paper: 30 rolls - Costco Magic (1978) Trailer - YouTube Sam Raimi To Helm ‘Magic' For Lionsgate - Deadline.comA modern adaptation of the William Goldman original that starred Anthony Hopkins. Sam Raimi - Letterboxd Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Labyrinth 2, directed by Robert Eggers? - Letterboxd The men's runner-up trophy “tray” at Wimbledon Jimmy Connors 1991 US Open run - YouTube FoxTrax (NHL glowing puck) - Wikipedia FoxTrak example - YouTube The terrible Gorton's Fisherman New York Islanders logo (1995/96-1996/97) The current New York Islanders logo New York Islanders logo history(?) The New Yorker's “View of the World from 9th Avenue

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/290 http://relay.fm/rd/290 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. clean 4480 Subtitle: Merlin doesn't want anyone policing his corn.Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. Links and Show Notes: Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts share updates on one of their oldest topics: where they currently stand with sports and sports culture. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 23, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Embouchure Director: 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. Designed in California: An Apple history podcast - Kickstarter Upgrade #624: The Memory Guys Toilet paper: 4 up, 2 across - Amazon.com Toilet paper: 30 rolls - Costco Magic (1978) Trailer - YouTube Sam Raimi To Helm ‘Magic' For Lionsgate - Deadline.comA modern adaptation of the William Goldman original that starred Anthony Hopkins. Sam Raimi - Letterboxd Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Labyrinth 2, directed by Robert Eggers? - Letterboxd The men's runner-up trophy “tray” at Wimbledon Jimmy Connors 1991 US Open run - YouTube FoxTrax (NHL glowing puck) - Wikipedia FoxTrak example - YouTube The terrible Gorton's Fisherman New York Islanders logo (1995/96-1996/97) The current New York Islanders logo New York Islanders logo history(?) The New Yorker's “View of th

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)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/289 http://relay.fm/rd/289 The Third Kind of Show 289 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. clean 4907 Subtitle: Siracusa remembers he was upset that his head was bleeding.Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. Links and Show Notes: Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 9, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Woodwinds Wrangler: 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. John's appsHyperspace, SwitchGlass, and Front and Center. Jason Santa Maria's website Jason Santa Maria's website in 2005 How Bryce Harper uses toothpaste Can You Pet the Dog? - Wikipedia Can You Pet the Dog on Bluesky IEEE 754 - Wikipedia How Integers and Floats WorkA Wizard Zine, by Julia Evans An exampl

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/289 http://relay.fm/rd/289 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. clean 4907 Subtitle: Siracusa remembers he was upset that his head was bleeding.Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. Links and Show Notes: Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 9, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Woodwinds Wrangler: 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. John's appsHyperspace, SwitchGlass, and Front and Center. Jason Santa Maria's website Jason Santa Maria's website in 2005 How Bryce Harper uses toothpaste Can You Pet the Dog? - Wikipedia Can You Pet the Dog on Bluesky IEEE 754 - Wikipedia How Integers and Floats WorkA Wizard Zine, by Julia Evans

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

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/288 http://relay.fm/rd/288 Live Service Game 288 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin has a smell update, and John mourns the end of Destiny 2. Merlin has a smell update, and John mourns the end of Destiny 2. clean 5658 Merlin has a smell update, and John mourns the end of Destiny 2. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Merlin has a smell update and then claims that he and John will not be discussing a dog-involved shooting. Next, John mourns the end of Destiny 2, a game he has been playing for over a decade. So dawn goes down to day… In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss season 50 of Survivor. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, May 26, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Conch Announcer: 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 Guardian blames the dog“Dog shoots woman with shotgun at Nebraska convenience store” On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King James Joyce - Wikipedia Stephen Colbert Takes The Colbert Questionert (Extended Version) - YouTube The End of Destiny 2“Every end is a new beginning” Penny Arcade's farewell to Destiny Lorne Michaels - Wikipedia Simmotion Survivor - CBS.com Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans - Fandom.com Coldplay: Yellow - YouTube Fair-Play Whodunnit - tvtropes.org

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/288 http://relay.fm/rd/288 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin has a smell update, and John mourns the end of Destiny 2. Merlin has a smell update, and John mourns the end of Destiny 2. clean 5658 Merlin has a smell update, and John mourns the end of Destiny 2. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Merlin has a smell update and then claims that he and John will not be discussing a dog-involved shooting. Next, John mourns the end of Destiny 2, a game he has been playing for over a decade. So dawn goes down to day… In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss season 50 of Survivor. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, May 26, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Conch Announcer: 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 Guardian blames the dog“Dog shoots woman with shotgun at Nebraska convenience store” On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King James Joyce - Wikipedia Stephen Colbert Takes The Colbert Questionert (Extended Version) - YouTube The End of Destiny 2“Every end is a new beginning” Penny Arcade's farewell to Destiny Lorne Michaels - Wikipedia Simmotion Survivor - CBS.com Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans - Fandom.com Coldplay: Yellow - YouTube Fair-Play Whodunnit - tvtropes.org

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.)

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/287 http://relay.fm/rd/287 Died of Robots 287 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. clean 4083 Subtitle: Don't bug the widow.This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. Links and Show Notes: This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. (Recorded on Tuesday, May 12, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Tarantella Identifier: 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 Pasta SongMerlin's toot showing a video of his pasta timer. Tarantella - Wikipedia Tarantella in The Godfather Part II - YouTube @chrisgardner's question about aluminum foil - Mastodon The Great Aluminum Foil Debate: Shiny Side Up or Down? - America's Test Kitchen The Reason Aluminum Foil Has a Shiny and a Dull

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/287 http://relay.fm/rd/287 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. clean 4083 Subtitle: Don't bug the widow.This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. Links and Show Notes: This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. (Recorded on Tuesday, May 12, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Tarantella Identifier: 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 Pasta SongMerlin's toot showing a video of his pasta timer. Tarantella - Wikipedia Tarantella in The Godfather Part II - YouTube @chrisgardner's question about aluminum foil - Mastodon The Great Aluminum Foil Debate: Shiny Side Up or Down? - America's Test Kitchen The Reason Aluminum Fo

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/286 http://relay.fm/rd/286 Ain't Nothin' Gonna Break My Stride 286 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. clean 6594 In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss homework. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. Recorded on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Credits Audio Editor/Merlin's Handler: 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 #224: A Second Lap of the BabiesMaybe the episode where we talk about Dole raisins? GoodLinksJohn's link-tracking app. American cheese - Wikipedia Emulsified, by Yo La Tengo - YouTube Visualizing The Simpsons episode ratings - Reddit John's 24-second Marathon video - YouTube Break My Stride, by Matthew Wilder - YouTube Break My Stride, by Matthew Wilder - Wikipedia John explains his Destiny music videos - Hypercritical.co

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/286 http://relay.fm/rd/286 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. clean 6594 In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss homework. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. Recorded on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Credits Audio Editor/Merlin's Handler: 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 #224: A Second Lap of the BabiesMaybe the episode where we talk about Dole raisins? GoodLinksJohn's link-tracking app. American cheese - Wikipedia Emulsified, by Yo La Tengo - YouTube Visualizing The Simpsons episode ratings - Reddit John's 24-second Marathon video - YouTube Break My Stride, by Matthew Wilder - YouTube Break My Stride, by Matthew Wilder - Wikipedia John explains his Destiny music videos - Hypercritical.co

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.)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/285 http://relay.fm/rd/285 The Regular Amount of Hopelessness 285 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John has some questions for Merlin. John has some questions for Merlin. clean 6753 John has some questions for Merlin. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: John has some questions for Merlin. 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. I Deleted My Second Brain, by Joan WestenbergWhy I Erased 10,000 Notes, 7 Years of Ideas, and Every Thought I Tried to Save. YAGNI - Wikipedia XKCD #974 - The General Problem The IKEA Effect ATP Dev: Nuggets of Wisdom Jonathan Trott's toot about Demolition Man and Taco Bell in Australia Demolition Man (1993) Pizza topping changes in Inside Out More country-specific changes in Inside Out - YouTube Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist - Wikipedia Dr. Katz, Season 1 Episode 2 - YouTube Not Too Soon, by Throwing Muses - YouTube Joaquin Phoenix Takes The Colbert Questionert - YouTube St

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

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

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/284 http://relay.fm/rd/284 Burger Boy 284 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries. What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries. clean 5084 Subtitle: If you want to get into the puffy village, you have to have a child with you.What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some vintage and international Follow-Up on video extras. Your hosts also consider why you might not actually want to deliberately remove all the Fluoride from your family's drinking water. John admits he was once residentially saddled with persistently discolored drinking water. As a main topic, your hosts consider whether bagging your own groceries might not be the most durable analogy for how we navigate the present—let alone what we anticipate some eldritch, notional future. Expertise is agreed to be complicated. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss why someone might choose to delete their "second brain." Should you consider throwing out everything you ever wrote down and just start over? Especially given that it can be difficult to meter the usefulness of a given 55-gallon contractor bag? You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, April 31, 2026) 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. SNL UK opening monologue - YouTube Nick Lowe - Wikipedia Voice of Harold, from Dead Letter Office, by R.E.M. - YouTube Mike Martin‘s post about behind-the-scenes documentaries in Australia Jess Bowers's post about EPKs (electronic press kits) Chad Hughes Interviews Todd Osgood from Project Farm - YouTube West Campus at Boston University Ski lift ticket holder (“wicket”) The Bluesky post by James in MN that gives the example of bagging groceries John D. Mott: Accused of Sexual Misconduct St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, in Smithtown, NY The Testament of Ann Lee - YouTube I Deleted My Second Brain, by Joan WestenbergWhy I Erased 10,000 Notes, 7 Years of Ideas, and Every Thought I Tried to Save Merlin's Readwise link for the “I deleted my second brain” post Tool For Thought, by Steven Johnson Elements of a Col

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/284 http://relay.fm/rd/284 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries. What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries. clean 5084 Subtitle: If you want to get into the puffy village, you have to have a child with you.What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some vintage and international Follow-Up on video extras. Your hosts also consider why you might not actually want to deliberately remove all the Fluoride from your family's drinking water. John admits he was once residentially saddled with persistently discolored drinking water. As a main topic, your hosts consider whether bagging your own groceries might not be the most durable analogy for how we navigate the present—let alone what we anticipate some eldritch, notional future. Expertise is agreed to be complicated. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss why someone might choose to delete their "second brain." Should you consider throwing out everything you ever wrote down and just start over? Especially given that it can be difficult to meter the usefulness of a given 55-gallon contractor bag? You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, April 31, 2026) 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. SNL UK opening monologue - YouTube Nick Lowe - Wikipedia Voice of Harold, from Dead Letter Office, by R.E.M. - YouTube Mike Martin‘s post about behind-the-scenes documentaries in Australia Jess Bowers's post about EPKs (electronic press kits) Chad Hughes Interviews Todd Osgood from Project Farm - YouTube West Campus at Boston University Ski lift ticket holder (“wicket”) The Bluesky post by James in MN that gives the example of bagging groceries John D. Mott: Accused of Sexual Misconduct St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, in Smithtown, NY The Testament of Ann Lee - YouTube I Deleted My Second Brain, by Joan WestenbergWhy I Erased 10,000 Notes, 7 Years of Ideas, and Every Thought I Tried to Save Merlin's Readwise link for the “I deleted my second brain” post Tool For Thought, by Steven Johnson

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

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/283 http://relay.fm/rd/283 Famous in My Head 283 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin has a question about a YouTube channel, and John has some notes on R.E.M. and their songs' lyrics. Merlin has a question about a YouTube channel, and John has some notes on R.E.M. and their songs' lyrics. clean 6339 Subtitle: I never say it's for kids.Merlin has a question about a YouTube channel, and John has some notes on R.E.M. and their songs' lyrics. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Merlin has a question about a YouTube channel, and John has some notes on R.E.M. and their songs' lyrics. 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. Victor Fell Yellin Behind the Scenes: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - YouTubeMerlin's first Serious Feather video Practical Engineering - YouTubeGrady Hillhouse's YouTube channel. Behind the Scenes: True Grit - YouTube Mr. Scorsese - Apple TVThe life and work of Martin Scorsese. Merlin's Bluesky post containing questionable R.E.M. lyrics Merlin's Bluesky post showing a 1984 R.E.M. magazine pageThe magazine page includes the lyrics to So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry). Unjustly Maligned #48: Early R.E.M.Marlin talks about early R.E.M. with Antony Johnston. Best of Bootie Mash-UpsMore free mash-ups than you can shake a stick at. How R.E.M. Became The Preeminent College Rock Band (And Then Graduated) - YouTubeTrash T

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.)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/282 http://relay.fm/rd/282 Sadness Accrues 282 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin's Garbage Apparatus. Merlin's Garbage Apparatus. clean 6131 Subtitle: Why are you in the bathroom with our food?Merlin's Garbage Apparatus. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Merlin has some Follow-Up on words, and John updates us on dishwashers. This week's main topic is Merlin's Garbage Apparatus. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss the first season of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, March 3, 2026) 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. QI: Series O, Episode 7 - Opposites Backronym - Wikipedia Retronym - Wikipedia Aptronym - Wikipedia Dishwasher Air Gap Garbage Apparatus, v1 - YouTube Merlin's garbage backboard system Stuff Made Here: Moving hoop won't let you miss (2020) - YouTube Stuff Made Here: I made a ball seeking hoop (2022) - YouTube Smarter Every Day 208: Laminar Flow - YouTube Nate From the Internet: short laminar flow demo - YouTube Epcot: Jumping Water Fountains at Imagination Pavilion - YouTube Jumping Water Fountains of Imagination at EPCOT in 4K - YouTube Kids playing with the jumping water fountains at EPCOT - YouTube The Man Who Made Water Fly: The Inspiring History of Epcot's Leapfrog Fountains (Article) The Man Who Made Water Fly: The Inspiring History of Epcot's Leapfrog Fountains (Video) The Line: Saudi Arabia - Wikipedia A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Bloopers - YouTube A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms official podcast ALT SHIFT X - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Dunk & Egg) - YouTube The Dog Sitter Detective se

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.)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/281 http://relay.fm/rd/281 I'm the Hero 281 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa On holes, art, and the nature of friendship. On holes, art, and the nature of friendship. clean 5780 Subtitle: John's systems are a problem.On holes, art, and the nature of friendship. Links and Show Notes: On holes, art, and the nature of friendship. (Recorded on Tuesday, February 3, 2026) Credits Beloved 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. Five Short Graybles - Wikipedia Naming Schemes Elkay Dayton 25" Drop In Single Basin Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink An image of a sink with 4 holes on the rim and one drain hole Thaddeus Quintin's sink hole advice Todd's soap dispenser Joris-Karl Huysmans - Wikipedia Colin from This Does Not Compute converts his Maclock into a working Mac Corgi 261 Aston Martin DB5 model car Maize. You call it corn. Wednesday

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