Roderick on the Line
540 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 969 ratingsMerlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters
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Ep. 88: "Grotesquerie Ray"
October 25, 2013 02:47Ep. 88: “Grotesquerie Ray” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John was on a couch, under the weight of 25 garbage can lids.
Ep. 87: "I Speak Sea Plane"
October 08, 2013 02:29Ep. 87: “I Speak Sea Plane” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John was roped into an imbroglio.
Ep. 86: "The Junius Issue"
October 01, 2013 03:23Ep. 86: “The Junius Issue” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John celebrates the broken.
Ep. 85: "Steamin' John"
September 24, 2013 03:21Ep. 85: “Steamin’ John” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s just a long circle of brother-in-laws.
Ep. 84: "Pedagogical Sex Father"
September 20, 2013 03:04Ep. 84: “Pedagogical Sex Father” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John is a filbert or better.
Ep. 83: "The Roderick Group"
September 10, 2013 21:45Ep. 83: “The Roderick Group” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John feels like ripping America out of the wall.
Ep. 82: "Yelling at Trees"
September 04, 2013 03:38Ep. 82: “Yelling at Trees” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John feels lucky to be anywhere.
Ep. 81: "It Tastes Like the Forest"
August 20, 2013 05:44Roderick on the Line, Ep. 81: “It Tastes Like the Forest” on Huffduffer The Problem: Cruising now is part of John’s lifestyle.
Ep. 80: "I Was the Red Robin"
August 14, 2013 18:48Ep. 80: “I Was the Red Robin” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: There are self-appointed vultures in all the trees.
Ep. 79: "We Are Not Snow Giants"
August 09, 2013 05:51Roderick on the Line - Ep. 79: “We Are Not Snow Giants” on Huffduffer The Problem: He’s not going to think he’s in a mine shaft.
Ep. 78: "Driving Lesson Costume"
July 30, 2013 06:29Roderick on the Line, Ep. 78: “Driving Lesson Costume” on Huffduffer The Problem: I can text more picture.
Ep. 77: "The Derivation of Donk"
July 24, 2013 03:22Roderick on the Line, Ep. 77: “The Derivation of Donk” on Huffduffer The Problem: John thought of it as this gigantic Jeff Koons metal dog balloon.
Ep. 76: "The Cherry of Somebody's Appeal"
June 27, 2013 15:06Roderick on the Line, Ep. 76: “The Cherry of Somebody’s Appeal” on Huffduffer The Problem: This is why John can’t go to karaoke.
Ep. 75: "Mean Baby"
June 06, 2013 17:35Roderick on the Line, Ep. 75: “Mean Baby” on Huffduffer The Problem: John broke and entered a lot of places.
Ep. 74: "The Omnibus of Wilburforce"
May 29, 2013 17:47Roderick on the Line, Ep. 74: “The Omnibus of Wilburforce” on Huffduffer The Problem: John was out walking in the cold, trying to conjure an orb.
Ep. 73: "Ketchup is Hard to Remove"
May 23, 2013 20:39Roderick on the Line, Ep. 73: “Ketchup is Hard to Remove” on Huffduffer The Problem: A new thought technology that changed the way John looked at himself.
Ep. 72: "Diddling is the MacGuffin"
May 08, 2013 19:13Roderick on the Line, Ep. 72: “Diddling is the MacGuffin” on Huffduffer The Problem: Just give it to me in pigs and bunnies.
Ep. 71: "Everybody Has a Hamburger"
April 22, 2013 16:23Ep. 71: “Everybody Has a Hamburger” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John had no idea what happened to Mountain Girl.
Ep. 70: "Bad Cop, Worse Cop, Man in Bathrobe"
April 18, 2013 17:41Ep. 70: “Bad Cop, Worse Cop, Man in Bathrobe” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s a picture of a bunch of rutabagas.
Ep. 69: "Campfire Spaghetti Party"
April 09, 2013 05:32Roderick on the Line, Ep. 69: “Campfire Spaghetti Party” on Huffduffer The Problem: People would treat you so differently if you were literally riding a bear.
Ep. 68: "The Opposite of Sherlock Holmes"
April 04, 2013 15:49The Problem: Four days later, John stopped being cute.
Ep. 67: "All of the Small Beer"
March 26, 2013 05:34Roderick on the Line, Ep. 67: “All of the Small Beer” on Huffduffer The Problem: Fixing the problem at the attitude level.
Ep. 66: "If I Could Stop Time"
February 22, 2013 05:36Roderick on the Line, Ep. 66: “If I Could Stop Time” on Huffduffer The Problem: Becoming absorbed into the Grease universe.
Ep. 65: "Trumpet Discrimination"
February 07, 2013 18:48Ep. 65: Trumpet Discrimination - Roderick on the Line on Huffduffer The Problem: Legislating a change of heart in someone who’s not you.
Ep. 64: "Sunset University"
February 01, 2013 23:34Roderick on the Line - Ep. 64, “Sunset University” on Huffduffer The Problem: Let’s say you had a two-frog cannon.
Ep. 63: "A Topcoat of Bonkers"
January 24, 2013 03:37Ep. 63: “A Topcoat of Bonkers” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: One day, you will love me.
Ep. 62: "Cat Butt Was Real"
January 16, 2013 21:00Ep. 62: “Cat Butt Was Real” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Portland is throbbing with food truck energy.
Ep. 61: "Neighborhood Stick Fight"
January 09, 2013 20:39Ep. 61: “Neighborhood Stick Fight” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: We could all benefit from some local bloodsport.
Ep. 60: "Writ in His Boots"
December 31, 2012 23:07Ep. 60: “Writ in His Boots” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Unintentionally inspiring The Institutional Memory of Filson.
Ep. 59: "Insufferabilityism"
December 20, 2012 09:51Roderick on the Line , Ep. 59: ”Insufferabilityism” on Huffduffer The Problem: It might just take a mutant astronaut to survive this sarcophabus.
Archive Holiday Edition - "The Story of Lola"
December 13, 2012 18:47Ep. 44: “The Story of Lola” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer With John on tour and the holiday season literally upon us (literally), the next few weeks of our Roderick on the Line program will, regrettably, be compelled to hew to an unusually-erratic release schedule. But, in deference to the Spirit of Christmas, we’d like to share with you a Very Special Episode™ from the copious bowels of the RotL archives. Like It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, and that one e...
Ep. 58: "Squirearchy of Monks"
December 06, 2012 12:43Roderick on the Line, Ep. 58: “Squirearchy of Monks” on Huffduffer The Problem: At least John got an A in Newspaper.
Ep. 57: "Unfair"
November 29, 2012 19:17Roderick on the Line - Ep. 57: “Unfair” on Huffduffer The Problem: We should all be living in Atlantis.
Ep. 56: "We Paradise in Our Wake"
November 15, 2012 16:23Roderick on the Line, Ep. 56: “We Paradise in Our Wake” on Huffduffer The Problem: Brokering a rapprochement with Terrence and the world’s angriest roof-dog.
Ep. 55: "A Welsh Troll"
November 08, 2012 14:58Roderick on the Line, Ep. 55: “A Welsh Troll” on Huffduffer The Problem: Life with a German disease.
Ep. 54: "This Is Not YOUR Kennel"
November 02, 2012 20:49Roderick on the Line - Ep. 54: “This Is Not YOUR Kennel” on Huffduffer The Problem: Sitting on Daddy’s lap may be all that saves you from the Gestapo.
Ep. 53: "Kennebunkhead"
October 26, 2012 21:27Ep. 53: “Kennebunkhead” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s time people learn how to become a gentleman with John.
Ep. 52: "The Choad Building"
October 18, 2012 11:05Roderick on the Line, Ep. 52: “The Choad Building” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s time we change business culture with a scimitar.
Ep. 51: "In Pursuit of an Errant Leaf"
October 15, 2012 15:20Roderick on the Line, Ep. 51: “In Pursuit of an Errant Leaf” on Huffduffer The Problem: We may very well be the first generation of fruits. Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.
Ep. 50: "Check Your Six"
October 04, 2012 18:48Roderick on the Line, Ep. 50: “Check Your Six” on Huffduffer The Problem: John was supposed to be Joe Junior. Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.
Ep. 49: "A Red Light in a Strange Town"
September 27, 2012 17:17Roderick on the Line, Ep. 49: “A Red Light in a Strange Town” on Huffduffer The Problem: Would you like to donate a dollar for penis cancer? Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.
Ep. 48: "Wherever Trail Needs to Be Built"
September 20, 2012 11:19The Problems: There needs to be a lot more exhaustion in this country; we were really tearing through popes there for a while; one hickie, and suddenly you’re out-of-uniform; Billy Corgan: The Seriousest Kid on Earth; retirees and toddlers should NOT be sharing a classroom; why John could never be a full Grateful Dead person; pull up those goddamned pants—like a gentleman; when ganking, you can’t stab your fish until the new shivs arrive; guys, you gotta stay away from the heroin; you get t...
Ep. 47: "Esquivalience"
September 13, 2012 11:19The Problem: You better hope to Christ you brought everything you’ll need. [image via] bethefawn - That’s the best you can do.
Ep. 46 Special: Origin of Roderick on the Line
September 10, 2012 18:53Ep. 46 Special: Origin of Roderick on the Line - Roderick on the Line on Huffduffer 5by5 | Back to Work #31: You Can Polish AC/DC All Day Long (August 30, 2011) Hey, gang. Merlin here. One year ago this week, the first episode of Roderick on the Line went up. To commemorate the occasion, I wanted to share a little bit of history with you, as well as just say, “thanks.” Here’s the thing: John and I have been pals for about a decade now. And, as we’ve discussed on the program from time t...
Ep. 45: "The Conditions of Love"
September 05, 2012 16:46Roderick on the Line, Ep. 45: “The Conditions of Love” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s become unfashionable to punch people in the nose.
Ep. 44: "The Story of Lola"
August 28, 2012 13:38The Problem: Patiently spanking a long line of dirty little elves.
Ep. 43: "Waiting for Our Duck"
August 22, 2012 15:33Ep. 43: “Waiting for Our Duck” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Perfect storm for a little wiener dog.
Ep. 42: "Your Hands Would Be Your Passport"
August 15, 2012 15:55Ep. 42: “Your Hands Would Be Your Passport” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Precipitous decline in the mean scariness of adult men.
Ep. 41: "In Lieu of a Laundromat"
August 08, 2012 15:03Ep. 41: “In Lieu of a Laundromat” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Standing on a carpet of nails. Sponsored by Instapaper Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Instapaper, a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. JOHN DRAWS THINGS DOT COM Photo by dans_acoustic_garage • Instagram
Ep. 40: "Status Butter"
August 01, 2012 18:33Ep. 40: “Status Butter” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: You’re welcome; nutria-battling heroes; wading into Roger Waters; kick-starting our first Kickstarter; and—finally—our functional pilot for Hitler ’n Stuff. Sponsored by Instapaper Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Instapaper, a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. The Isle of Marm: Preemptive answer: manuscript progress may have…