Roderick on the Line
536 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 969 ratingsMerlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters
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Ep. 483: "The Power Girls"
December 05, 2022 22:35The Problem: John sat by the globe. 🎶 Roderick on the Line, Ep. 483: “The Power Girls” Playlist (Recorded on Monday, December 5, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 482: "Everything is Not Everything"
November 28, 2022 22:10The Problem: John doesn’t know what the baseline is. (Recorded on Monday, November 28, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 481: "The Deep End of Plenty"
November 14, 2022 21:47The Problem: John wants to find a problem with it. Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.
Ep. 480: "Intake Engineer"
November 10, 2022 22:25The Problem: What happens if the mule dies? (Recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 479: "Personal Forklift"
October 31, 2022 21:08The Problem: John was a buff. (Recorded on Monday, October 31, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.
Ep. 478: "Government and Girlfriends"
October 24, 2022 20:58The Problem: What the fuck is Jim McNeil doing here? (Recorded on Monday, October 24, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.
Ep. 477: "Comedy Guitar"
October 17, 2022 20:53The Problem: Mr. Roderick has a need-to-know first name. (Recorded on Monday, October 17, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.
Ep. 476: "It Starts with Lava"
October 03, 2022 20:59The Problem: The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has a vampire problem. (Recorded on Monday, October 3, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.
Ep. 475: "A Panic Animal"
September 26, 2022 20:41The Problem: John is somewhere between a Dane and a Scot. (Recorded on Monday, September 26, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.
Ep. 474: "The Dracula Protocol"
September 19, 2022 21:08The Problem: John was a country mouse. (Recorded on Monday, September 19, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 473: "A Turducken of Delusion"
September 12, 2022 20:58The Problem: It’s just one of those things. (Recorded on Monday, September 12, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 472: "Pillow Inflation"
August 29, 2022 21:40The Problem: John is too emotionally fragile. (Recorded on Monday, August 29, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 471: "Foot-Thick Cake"
August 22, 2022 22:16The Problem: John doesn’t smile frivolously. (Recorded on Monday, August 22, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 470: "Too Clever by a Cat"
August 15, 2022 20:28The Problem: Mores are thought eels. (Recorded on Monday, August 15, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.
Ep. 469: "Culmination"
August 08, 2022 19:55The Problem: There was a very dirty guy. (Recorded on Monday, August 8, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 468: "Patterns Aren't Sufficient"
July 25, 2022 21:30The Problem: There’s no love in this. (Recorded on Monday, July 25, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 467: "Interstate William"
July 11, 2022 21:16The Problem: The crows really love those grubs. (Recorded on Monday, July 11, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 466: "Crypto Joe"
June 27, 2022 19:57The Problem: John is powered by confusion. (Recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 465: "Cocktail Goats"
June 13, 2022 21:01The Problem: Unfortunately, his name can only be scatted. (Recorded on Monday, June 13, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 464: “In a Morbid Suit”
May 30, 2022 20:24The Problem: John lost the gravestone many years ago. (Recorded on Monday, May 30, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 20% off your order.
Ep. 463: "Proud of His Pies"
May 23, 2022 20:31The Problem: It’s a moldy country. (Recorded on Monday, May 23, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 462: "Cheese Cave"
May 16, 2022 23:11The Problem: John had to be that guy (Recorded on Monday, May 16, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 461: "The New Alignment"
May 02, 2022 21:04The Problem: John seeks out cops to talk to. (Recorded on Monday, May 2, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 460: "Rikki-Tikki-Cancelled"
April 26, 2022 01:05The Problem: Here comes Baby Yoda. (Recorded on Monday, April 25, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. Radio Shack Flyer, 1991 This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 20% off your order.
Ep. 459: "Ukrainian Prank Calls"
April 18, 2022 20:15The Problem: John is the Russian Army. (Recorded on Monday, April 18, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 458: "Beck's Situation"
April 12, 2022 17:24The Problem: You’re responsible for keeping the swimming pool clean. (Recorded on Monday, April 11, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 457: "Hard Pants"
March 28, 2022 20:51The Problem: You have to learn to be fake realistically. (Recorded on Monday, March 28, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 456: "The People's Traffic"
March 14, 2022 22:45The Problem: John has some minor electrical problems. (Recorded on Monday, March 14, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 20% off your order.
Ep. 455: "The Birds Aren't Real Party"
March 07, 2022 22:03The Problem: The Bang Bang Machine brought some friends. (Recorded on Monday, March 7, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 454: "The Ghost Bushes"
March 01, 2022 00:54The Problem: John needed to get the sump pump functioning. (Recorded on Monday, February 28, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. 🇺🇦 Ukraine-Russia Twitter List This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Wealthfront. Start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 453: "Guardstone"
February 15, 2022 03:45The Problem: There’s Magic John and Science John. (Recorded on Monday, February 14, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 452: "Among the Scumbags"
February 07, 2022 21:55The Problem: Davey always should have been famous. (Recorded on Monday, February 7, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 451: "The Slick Back Kid"
January 31, 2022 21:37The Problem: You can’t talk about wood paneling. (Recorded on Monday, January 31, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Wealthfront. Start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE.
Ep. 450: "The Dawn and the Dusk"
January 24, 2022 21:55The Problem: John made a divot. (Recorded on Monday, January 24, 2022.) Support John’s work via Patreon. Read Merlin’s Wisdom Project. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.
Ep. 449: "Galaxy's End"
January 18, 2022 01:09The Problem: A stencil plays into the story. (Recorded on Monday, January 17, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Wealthfront. Start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 448: "A Little Bit on Fire"
January 11, 2022 01:26The Problem: John lost his movie rights. (Recorded on Sunday, Monday 10, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. 📼 Merlin’s New 90s Indie Playlist: “Come on Down to Ninety-Four” This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Masterworks Start building an intelligent portfolio today. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 447: "Flip Too Far"
December 21, 2021 00:01The Problem: John says it’s something in the seaweed. Support John’s work on Patreon. (Recorded on Monday, December 20, 2021.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 446: "God Made the Rat"
December 06, 2021 23:16The Problem: John was interrogating the apartment. (Recorded on Monday, December 6, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 445: "Gravy Cop"
November 29, 2021 23:14The Problem: John was only allowed to pick two flavors. (Recorded on Monday, November 29, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.
Ep. 444: "Blue Link Girlfriend"
November 15, 2021 21:16The Problem: John needs a reverse annulment. (Recorded on Monday, November 15, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 443: "The Fifty-Cent Candy Bar"
November 08, 2021 21:10The Problem: John has contributed to the energy of the machine. (Recorded on Monday, November 8, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.
Ep. 442: "Recognizably Dylan"
November 03, 2021 02:13The Problem: John’s mouth is his own. (Recorded on Monday, November 1, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 441: "The Blessing of the White Dog"
October 18, 2021 22:20The Problem: It’s not John’s tool. (Recorded on Monday, October 18, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 440: "Sur La Sac"
October 04, 2021 21:33The Problem: John loves big loud noises. (Recorded on Monday, October 4, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 439: "Dick Meningitis"
September 27, 2021 21:45The Problem: You can’t cheat a transparent man. (Recorded on Monday, September 27, 2021.) Nelson’s Weblog: life / cpap-obstructive-sleep-apnea Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Headspace. Start your free one month trial with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 438: "Catch the Vase"
September 21, 2021 06:04The Problem: John is Mr. Tweaky Back. (Recorded on Monday, September 20, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 437: "The First Betrayal of Kevin"
September 07, 2021 19:59The Problem: Everything defaults to your Mom. (Recorded on Monday, September 6, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 436: "Murder Dogs"
August 30, 2021 19:47The Problem: John had a blown-out knee. (Recorded on Monday, August 30, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.
Ep. 435: "Comedy Knives"
August 23, 2021 20:10The Problem: John was not thinking about kissing stopped-time girls. (Recorded on Monday, August 23, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.
Ep. 434: "John and the Girls"
August 16, 2021 22:17The Problem: John was in a rolling bubble. (Recorded on Monday, August 16, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”