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Roderick on the Line

Roderick on the Line

564 Episodes • By John Roderick & Merlin Mann • www.merlinmann.com/roderick/...
Merlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters
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Roderick on the Line
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Ep. 561: "Science is Vibes"
The Problem: He slipped in slapping. (Recorded on M... more
Dec 2 2024 1h 5m
Generational Gap in Language and Culture
Chapter 1 10 mins
Zoom Features and Startup Culture Discussion
Chapter 2 12 mins
Nostalgia for Classic Rock Era
Chapter 3 8 mins
Merchandise Sale Announcement
Chapter 4 12 mins
Merchandise Pricing and Decisions
Chapter 5 6 mins
Accent Differences and Comedy Appreciation
Chapter 6 9 mins
Language Evolution and Music Nostalgia
Chapter 7 4 mins
Rubber Band Man Song Discussion
Chapter 8 51 sec
Music Nostalgia and Smooth Broadcasting
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Ep. 560: "In My Ravine"
The Problem: John is a highly sensitive person. (Rec... more
Nov 25 2024 1h 6m
Podcast Thank You and Self-Discovery
Chapter 1 9 mins
Weather Phenomena
Chapter 2 3 mins
Environmental Disasters and Political Secrets
Chapter 3 4 mins
Vulnerability and Radioactive Mutants
Chapter 4 11 mins
Tree Hazards and Kitchen Renovations
Chapter 5 12 mins
Wildlife Encounters and Musical Memories
Chapter 6 8 mins
Merchandise Campaign Announcement
Chapter 7 11 mins
Music Collaborations and Alabama Accents
Chapter 8 6 mins
Exploring Self-Awareness and Neurodiversity
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Ep. 559: "Box of Fog"
The Problem: There are tickets plus two kinds of pas... more
Nov 19 2024 1h 20m
Embracing Challenges and Finding Solutions
Chapter 1 8 mins
Navigating Personal Challenges and Solutions
Chapter 2 9 mins
Mental Imagery and Future Perceptions
Chapter 3 7 mins
Unexpected VIP Experience at Husky Game
Chapter 4 8 mins
Scheduling and Event Planning Challenges
Chapter 5 4 mins
Musical Stage Plots and Event Planning
Chapter 6 14 mins
Missed Opportunity at General Meeting
Chapter 7 4 mins
Unexpected VIP Experience at Husky Game
Chapter 8 9 mins
Navigating Tour Planning Chaos
Chapter 9 5 mins
Challenges of Visual Representation
Chapter 10 3 mins
Artistic Perceptions and Caricature Techniques
Chapter 11 3 mins
Girl Fight Memories and Event Logistics
Chapter 12 40 sec
Respecting Daddy's Plan Lesson
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Ep. 558: "Good Imodium"
The Problem: None of them has produced any bad. Merl... more
Nov 12 2024 1h 8m
Music Iconography and Branding Inconsistency
Chapter 1 10 mins
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Chapter 2 6 mins
Musical Role Models and Interactions
Chapter 3 7 mins
Casual Conversations With Musicians
Chapter 4 7 mins
Music, Friendship, and Live Sound
Chapter 5 8 mins
Exploring Jam Bands and Musical Diversity
Chapter 6 9 mins
Musical Discovery and Appreciation
Chapter 7 8 mins
Revolutionizing Music
Chapter 8 8 mins
Utopian Ideals and Musical Realities
Chapter 9 1 min
Surveillance State and Software Security
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Ep. 557: "Chatty G."
The Problem: John wanted to buy some holds. (Recorde... more
Nov 4 2024 1h 13m
Searching for Memories and Information
Chapter 1 12 mins
Computer Troubles and Podcasting Challenges
Chapter 2 3 mins
Digital Personal Assistants
Chapter 3 6 mins
Height Spreadsheet and Calendar Frustration
Chapter 4 7 mins
Ticket Frustration and Calendar Chaos
Chapter 5 12 mins
The Importance of Calendars
Chapter 6 12 mins
Closet Organization and Space Maximization
Chapter 7 10 mins
Organizing and Receiving Message Gifts
Chapter 8 7 mins
Ski Boot Shopping and Calendar Chaos
Chapter 9 1 min
Office Prank and Intervention Ideas
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Ep. 556: "Don't Get Cute"
The Problem: John’s never had one doughnut of anythi... more
Oct 21 2024 1h 6m
Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health
Chapter 1 3 mins
Donut Vulnerability and SAT Bragging
Chapter 2 9 mins
Donut Preferences and Mental Health
Chapter 3 10 mins
Musical Reflections and Band Dynamics
Chapter 4 8 mins
English Pop Music Legends and Hull
Chapter 5 6 mins
Donut and Bagel Preferences
Chapter 6 9 mins
Don't Get Cute
Chapter 7 12 mins
Pizza Preferences and Social Interactions
Chapter 8 3 mins
Pizza Hut and Personal Pan Pizza
Chapter 9 2 mins
Pizza Preferences and Group Dynamics
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Ep. 555: "Electric Bed"
The Problem: If you buy it, you buy it. (Recorded on... more
Oct 15 2024 1h 12m
Bed Hoarding Behavior Discussion
Chapter 1 12 mins
Morning Tradeoffs in Tech Security Conferences
Chapter 2 4 mins
Exploring Memories and Mid-Century Modern
Chapter 3 6 mins
Bed Shopping Adventures in Portland
Chapter 4 5 mins
Bed Shopping Anxiety and Strategy
Chapter 5 11 mins
Bed Purchase Decision-Making Process
Chapter 6 9 mins
Bed Acquisition Quandary
Chapter 7 11 mins
Bed Considerations for Daughter's Room
Chapter 8 7 mins
Home Organization and Family Dynamics
Chapter 9 1 min
Bedroom Design Dilemmas
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Ep. 554: "Kiel & Bach"
The Problem: John is offeroni. (Recorded on Monday, ... more
Oct 7 2024 55m
Discussion on Movie Tags and Goofs
Chapter 1 5 mins
Conversations About Movies and Actresses
Chapter 2 9 mins
IMDb Photos and Goofs
Chapter 3 5 mins
Special Interests and Collaborations
Chapter 4 5 mins
Vehicles, Music, and Time
Chapter 5 12 mins
Musical Memories and Podcasting Pioneers
Chapter 6 7 mins
Founders vs. CEOs
Chapter 7 6 mins
Connections and Networking in Entertainment
Chapter 8 2 mins
Negotiating Movie Deals and Equity
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Ep. 553: "The Behold Swish"
The Problem: Let the collaboration begin. (Recorded ... more
Sep 24 2024 1h 24m
Discussion on Misinformation and Questioning
Chapter 1 3 mins
Developing in-Band Communication Signals
Chapter 2 2 mins
Casual Chat About Various Topics
Chapter 3 4 mins
Collaborative Whiteboard Communication Platform
Chapter 4 9 mins
Family Road Trip Through Rainforests
Chapter 5 8 mins
Political and Cultural Observations in America
Chapter 6 5 mins
Navigating Conversational Rhetoric
Chapter 7 12 mins
Butcher Shop Exploration With Daughter
Chapter 8 4 mins
Parental Guidance on Stress Management
Chapter 9 3 mins
Eternal Human Face and Failure Perspectives
Chapter 10 10 mins
Beach Play and Life Lessons
Chapter 11 6 mins
Beach Foot Care and Lessons
Chapter 12 10 mins
Realization of Belonging and Contentment
Chapter 13 1 min
Green Day Concert Plans
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Ep. 552: "A Temporal Fortnight"
The Problem: Where’s John’s platinum record? (Record... more
Sep 16 2024 1h 24m
Music Fandom and Artistic Inspiration
Chapter 1 4 mins
King Gizzard and Lizard Wizard
Chapter 2 7 mins
Reflections on Changing Times
Chapter 3 7 mins
Temporal Fortnight and Cultural Exposure
Chapter 4 8 mins
Cultivating Situational Awareness and Safety
Chapter 5 12 mins
Rock Concert Reflections and Experiences
Chapter 6 8 mins
Exploring the Jam Band Culture
Chapter 7 5 mins
Passion for English Bands and Travel
Chapter 8 7 mins
Navigating Music Industry Pass Hierarchy
Chapter 9 7 mins
Navigating Music Industry Pass Hierarchy
Chapter 10 12 mins
Platinum Record Disappointment and Recognition
Chapter 11 1 min
Bathroom Wall Comic Creations
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Ep. 551: "Knotty Bits"
The Problem: John is sitting crisscross applesauce o... more
Sep 9 2024 1h 21m
Confusion Over Technology Features
Chapter 1 13 mins
Technical Problems and Music Industry Banter
Chapter 2 12 mins
Blogging Tool Advertising and Random Banter
Chapter 3 12 mins
Navigating Social Interactions and Boundaries
Chapter 4 13 mins
Navigating Emotional Needs and Relationships
Chapter 5 3 mins
Parent-Child Cookie Negotiation
Chapter 6 13 mins
Navigating Emotional Turmoil and Self-Reflection
Chapter 7 11 mins
Navigating Parent-Child Dynamics and Boundaries
Chapter 8 42 sec
Learning and Self-Reflection
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Ep. 550: "Telephone Club"
The Problem: The nearest charging station is in Fort... more
Aug 26 2024 1h 12m
Paranoid Security Discussion
Chapter 1 6 mins
Conversations About Electric Scooters
Chapter 2 12 mins
Exploring Transportation Technology and Safety
Chapter 3 10 mins
Navigating Corporate Insurance Chaos
Chapter 4 11 mins
Digital Security Dilemma
Chapter 5 7 mins
Tech Support and Social Media Addiction
Chapter 6 9 mins
Unexpected Visitor From the Internet
Chapter 7 9 mins
Intriguing Discussion About Online Intrusions
Chapter 8 3 mins
Emotional Connections and Flirtatious Banter
Chapter 9 1 min
Witty Banter and Intriguing Connections
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Ep. 549: "Smashing Kippers"
The Problem: These are sex clothes. (Recorded on Mon... more
Aug 19 2024 1h 5m
Use of 'Quite' in Conversation
Chapter 1 10 mins
Morning Noise Dilemma
Chapter 2 11 mins
Observations on Communication Styles
Chapter 3 11 mins
Father-Daughter Wardrobe Dilemma
Chapter 4 10 mins
Parenting Styles and Fashion Choices
Chapter 5 12 mins
The Complexities of Body Positivity
Chapter 6 6 mins
Fashion Choices and Parental Concerns
Chapter 7 3 mins
Family Dynamics and Fashion Choices
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Ep. 548: "Seattle Friends"
The Problem: Maybe he’s saving a life. (Recorded on ... more
Aug 12 2024 1h 17m
Comic Sans Text Message Prank
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Suburban Neighbor's Aesthetic Concerns
Chapter 2 11 mins
Neighborhood Noise and Consideration
Chapter 3 11 mins
Neighborhood Noise and Friendly Relations
Chapter 4 12 mins
Neighborly Communication and Suburban Frustrations
Chapter 5 4 mins
House Smells and Sensitivity
Chapter 6 10 mins
Navigating Communication and Timing Decisions
Chapter 7 9 mins
The Pitfalls of Giving Reasons
Chapter 8 9 mins
Neighborly Tech Innovations and Future Plans
Chapter 9 2 mins
Generational Perspectives and Future Uncertainty
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Ep. 547: "The Servant's Exit"
The Problem: There’s a miracle chord that does... more
Aug 5 2024 1h 23m
Performing With Crohn's Disease
Chapter 1 8 mins
Health Issues After Eating Arby's
Chapter 2 5 mins
Health Struggles and Mom's Remedies
Chapter 3 10 mins
Musical Professionalism and Performance Emotion
Chapter 4 9 mins
Rock Club Bathroom Woes
Chapter 5 3 mins
Band Logistics and Bathroom Etiquette
Chapter 6 10 mins
Bathroom Etiquette and Band Performance
Chapter 7 9 mins
Lost in the Music
Chapter 8 8 mins
Unexpected Stage Mishap and Orchestra Dynamics
Chapter 9 6 mins
Unexpected on-Stage Singer Mishap
Chapter 10 2 mins
The Power of Imodium
Chapter 11 4 mins
Health Reflections After Rock Show
Chapter 12 49 sec
Musical Pursuit and Bathtub Musings
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Ep. 546: "A Sugar Season"
The Problem: John doesn’t usually have sympathetic i... more
Jul 29 2024 1h
Strange Evolution and Unexplained Symptoms
Chapter 1 14 mins
Puzzling Physical Ailments and Sugar Worries
Chapter 2 10 mins
Contemplating Yoga and Aging
Chapter 3 6 mins
Medical Concerns and Recreational Activities
Chapter 4 10 mins
Physical Ailments and Epidemiological Discussions
Chapter 5 9 mins
Magical Musings and Everyday Observations
Chapter 6 3 mins
Discussion on Rangefinders and Telescopes
Chapter 7 2 mins
Health Concerns and Online Shopping
Chapter 8 1 min
Online Shopping and Amazon Frustrations
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Ep. 545: "The Lowest Person"
The Problem: She was recognizing that John was corpo... more
Jul 22 2024 1h 2m
Surviving War Shapes Generation's Perspective
Chapter 1 4 mins
Show Preparations and Friendship Reflections
Chapter 2 12 sec
Discussing Roadies and Respect
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Ep. 544: "The Hay Bale Stage"
The Problem: Their clam is John’s clam. (Recorded on... more
Jul 15 2024 1h 21m
Song Production Process and Inspiration
Chapter 1 5 mins
Scratchy Voice and New Listeners
Chapter 2 10 mins
Exciting Rock Show in West Seattle
Chapter 3 10 mins
Unexpected Family Disturbance
Chapter 4 12 mins
Studio Dispute and Scared Straight Bass
Chapter 5 15 mins
Indie Radio Impact and Stage Mishaps
Chapter 6 15 mins
Powerful Live Performance Reflection
Chapter 7 3 mins
Seattle Music Scene Reflection and Regrets
Chapter 8 6 mins
Unforgettable High School Teacher Reunion
Chapter 9 33 sec
Punk Rock Discovery and Hay Bale
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Ep. 543: "The Two Spleens"
The Problem: Ken can’t be the queen bee every day. (... more
Jul 8 2024 1h 4m
Discussion of Hated and Misunderstood Podcast
Chapter 1 12 mins
Sneezing and Eye Issues
Chapter 2 4 mins
Trucks and Quality of Life
Chapter 3 5 mins
Understanding Cultural References and Connections
Chapter 4 7 mins
The Absurd Appeal of Language
Chapter 5 10 mins
Creating a New Language of Words
Chapter 6 6 mins
Mastering Language and Cultural References
Chapter 7 12 mins
Exploring Cultural References and Wordplay
Chapter 8 2 mins
Navigating Modern Adulthood Through Generational Differences
Chapter 9 1 min
Reflecting on Generational Trends
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Ep. 542: "Mr. Mike"
The Problem: John got treated like a weed. (Recorded... more
Jul 1 2024 1h 19m
Nostalgia, Generations, and Environmental Concerns
Chapter 1 12 mins
Pickleball and Softball Memories
Chapter 2 13 mins
Aircraft and World War II Memories
Chapter 3 5 mins
Punk Rockers and Pickleball Matches
Chapter 4 5 mins
Firefighter Pickleball Competition
Chapter 5 4 mins
Tennis Strategy and Finesse Play
Chapter 6 10 mins
Unusual Birthday Party
Chapter 7 14 mins
Lawn Bowling Club Confrontation
Chapter 8 9 mins
Prank-Filled Party Antics
Chapter 9 2 mins
Birthday Party Prank Escalation
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Ep. 541: "Looking Over God's Shoulder"
The Problem: John was a terrible edgelord. (Recorded... more
Jun 24 2024 1h 5m
Discovering Unexpected Connections
Chapter 1 8 mins
Alt Culture and Superheroes
Chapter 2 3 mins
Exploring Boundaries Through Alternative Culture
Chapter 3 5 mins
Exploring Curiosity and Learning
Chapter 4 11 mins
Questioning Presentism and the Periodic Table
Chapter 5 6 mins
Exploring Art and Historical Topics
Chapter 6 10 mins
Discovering Hope Through Learning
Chapter 7 12 mins
Lost Generation
Chapter 8 5 mins
Navigating Uncertainty in Career Paths
Chapter 9 1 min
Navigating Adulthood and Contradictions
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Ep. 540: "Appointed Holes"
The Problem: John’s barrage is insane. (Recorded on ... more
Jun 17 2024 1h 4m
Refrigerator Cleaning and Household Chaos
Chapter 1 4 mins
Systems Integration and Learning Journey
Chapter 2 6 mins
Organizing, Clutter, and Making Space
Chapter 3 11 mins
Clutter and Organization Strategy
Chapter 4 5 mins
Organization and Memory Association
Chapter 5 9 mins
Tupperware, Organizing, and Understanding
Chapter 6 3 mins
Family Roles and Contributions
Chapter 7 5 mins
Emotional Labor and Social Media Algorithms
Chapter 8 10 mins
Organizing Aesthetics vs Functionality
Chapter 9 4 mins
Diversity and Neurodivergence Experience
Chapter 10 1 min
Neurodivergence and Asshole Recognition
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Ep. 539: "God Made the Rat"
The Problem: They were grandfathered into America. (... more
Jun 10 2024 1h 6m
Fan Encounter With James Urbaniak
Chapter 1 11 mins
Zoom, Change, and Ants
Chapter 2 5 mins
Discussion on Stereotypes and Humor
Chapter 3 7 mins
Cow Hoof Trimming and Animal Care
Chapter 4 7 mins
Casual Conversation About Various Topics
Chapter 5 9 mins
Cow Hoof Trimming and Personal Stories
Chapter 6 12 mins
Pimple Popping and Pop Culture
Chapter 7 11 mins
Backstage Stories With Famous Musicians
Chapter 8 1 min
Documentary Journey to Find Henderson
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Ep. 538: "An Onstage Immortal"
The Problem: Reckoning cost $8.69. (Recorded on Mond... more
Jun 3 2024 1h 15m
Random Conversation About Various Topics
Chapter 1 11 mins
Microphone and Headphones in Remote Meetings
Chapter 2 13 mins
Navigating Stage Energy and Audience Interaction
Chapter 3 13 mins
Generational Cohorts and Stage Performances
Chapter 4 4 mins
Reminiscing About Rock Show Memories
Chapter 5 12 mins
Music Scene Evolution
Chapter 6 5 mins
Effect of Technology on Information Consumption
Chapter 7 11 mins
Nostalgia for Music Buying Experiences
Chapter 8 1 min
Discovery Through Unexpected Knowledge
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Ep. 537: "Cold Breakfast"
The Problem: The first problem is ordinal. (Recorded... more
May 27 2024 1h 5m
Appreciation for Billy Joel
Chapter 1 8 mins
Computer Update Woes and Traditional Values
Chapter 2 10 mins
Backstage Bragging With Canadian Artists
Chapter 3 4 mins
Canadian Bands and Comedian Connections
Chapter 4 12 mins
Billy Joel vs Phil Collins Debate
Chapter 5 10 mins
Generational Disdain for the Word "Valid"
Chapter 6 6 mins
Discussing Musical Preferences and Influences
Chapter 7 10 mins
Music Scene Nostalgia and Band Stories
Chapter 8 1 min
Band Members Discuss Rush Song Embarrassment
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