Ep. 639: "A Third App"
The Problem : John doesn’t instill enough fear in people. (Recorded on September 14, 2026.)
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Roderick on the Line
Merlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters
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20 of 79 episodesEp. 638: "The Great Boy Theory"
The Problem : The child is the father of the horse. (Recorded on August 24, 2026.)
Ep. 637: "River Lion"
The Problem : Trees can’t eavesdrop. (Recorded on August 17, 2026.)
Ep. 636: "A Baseball Game Long"
The Problem : That type is Eric. (Recorded on August 10, 2026.)
Ep. 635: "Champagne Funeral Room"
The Problem : We’re living in an earnest time. (Recorded on August 3, 2026.)
Ep. 634: "Turnkey Friend"
The Problem : Gateway to Recreation (Recorded on July 27, 2026.)
Ep. 633: "The Grandmother of Europe"
The Problem : They’re all iconoclasts. (Recorded on July 13, 2026.)
Ep. 632: "Lady Applause"
The Problem : John tries to see the people who are singing. (Recorded on July 6, 2026.)
Ep. 631: "European Party"
The Problem : You can still save this. (Recorded on June 29, 2026.)
Ep. 630: "Until There's Shame"
The Problem : John could tell by his hair. (Recorded on June 22, 2026.) Talking Heads - Live in Rome (1980)
Ep. 629: "Popper Girlfriends"
The Problem : Merlin’s education is somewhat spotty. (Recorded on June 15, 2026.)
Ep. 628: "My Legacy"
The Problem : Nature is healing. (Recorded on June 8, 2026.) 👔 You can buy some of Roderick’s garments via eBay .
Ep. 627: "American Morning"
The Problem : Most of us don’t think of ourselves as a project. (Recorded on June 1, 2026.)
Ep. 626: "Chili Dog Meetup"
The Problem : The top bunk is the worst bunk. (Recorded on May 25, 2026.)
Ep. 625: "Sixteen-Hour Train"
The Problem : Loved ones are always the weak point. (Recorded on May 4, 2026.)
Ep. 624: "All the Words"
The Problem : I don’t like the way you are. (Recorded on Monday, April 27, 2026.)
Ep. 623: "Local Tony"
The Problem : An abundance of respect and caution. (Recorded on Monday, April 20, 2026.)
Ep. 622: "Internationally Embarrassing"
The Problem : Merlin also finds himself elusive. (Recorded on Monday, April 13, 2026.)
Ep. 621: "Son of the Turf"
The Problem : That’s fighting the last war. (Recorded on Monday, March 30, 2026.)
Ep. 620: "Blown Glass Float"
The Problem : It was like fighting a dumb bear that thinks you’re playing. (Recorded on Monday, March 23, 2026.)