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. 383: "President of Jokes"
May 18, 2020 19:09The Problem: Read the room. (Recorded on Monday, May 18, 2020.) 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. 382: "The Year with the Asterisks"
May 11, 2020 19:47The Problem: John’s not here to impress the snorks. (Recorded on Monday, May 11, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free.
Ep. 381: "Slots in Some Imaginary Future"
May 04, 2020 19:31The Problem: John was the chase vehicle. (Recorded on Monday, May 4, 2020.) 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. 380: "The Impossible Me"
April 27, 2020 19:28The Problem: John is trying not to paddle alone in life. (Recorded on Monday, April 27, 2020.) 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. 379: "Garbage Island"
April 20, 2020 20:02The Problem: John feels like the world is changing. (Recorded on Monday, April 20, 2020.) 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. 378: "Lion, Tiger, Horse, Monkey"
April 13, 2020 19:22The Problem: John has rarely driven a car hard and hung it up wet. (Recorded on Monday, April 13, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.
Ep. 377: "The Stravinsky of Toilet Paper"
April 06, 2020 19:11The Problem: John deserves unenjoyment. (Recorded on Monday, April 6, 2020.) 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. 376: "Wrong Kind of Vacation"
March 30, 2020 20:17The Problem: John’s quiet life involved danger. (Recorded on Monday, March 30, 2020.) 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. 375: "The Shellfish Rights"
March 23, 2020 19:18The Problem: In this economy? (Recorded on Monday, March 23, 2020.) 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. 374: "Licking the Butter Lion"
March 16, 2020 19:40The Problem: Everybody was trying to get out of Florida. (Recorded on Monday, March 16, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free.
Ep. 373: "An Unannounced Friend"
March 02, 2020 20:26The Problem: John has a bastik of bits. (Recorded on Monday, March 2, 2020.) 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.” Through With Love. Get the long-awaited debut record by The Western State Hurricanes today.
Ep. 372: "You Never Know"
February 24, 2020 20:35The Problem: This is the new normal. (Recorded on Monday, February 24, 2020.)
Ep. 371: "Too Big to Be Angry"
February 17, 2020 20:36The Problem: John was getting buffeted. (Recorded on Monday, February 17, 2020.) 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. 370: "Tomorrow's Heart"
February 03, 2020 20:54The Problem: John is manually processing. (Recorded on Monday, February 3, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase...
Ep. 369: "The Casserole Counters"
January 27, 2020 20:15The Problem: John received lessons on mankind. (Recorded on Monday, January 27, 2020.) 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. 368: "The Slovenian Model"
January 13, 2020 19:26The Problem: The love has gone out of pizza. (Recorded on Monday, January 13, 2020.) Please come see John and Merlin at SF Sketchfest on January 15th. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com.
Ep. 367: "Inescape Room"
January 06, 2020 19:47The Problem: You don’t sit in another man’s corn. (Recorded on Monday, January 6, 2020.) Please come see John and Merlin at SF Sketchfest on January 15th. 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. 366: "Cafetorium Seppuku"
December 30, 2019 20:15The Problem: The AIs become UIs. (Recorded on Monday, December 30, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com.
Ep. 365: "Meet Me at Ballet"
December 16, 2019 19:40The Problem: John is off his bubble. (Recorded on Monday, December 16, 2019.) 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. 364: "Why Are You a Bad Boy?"
December 09, 2019 19:55The Problem: The costume is telling you what to think. (Recorded on Monday, December 9, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.
Ep. 363: "Butler of Sadness"
December 02, 2019 19:54On Chasing the Right “Zero” | kung fu grippe The Problem: An emotional response is not required. (Recorded on Monday, December 2, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Away. Thoughtful products designed to change how you see the world. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” at checkout for $20 off a suitcase. Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com. Squarespa...
Ep. 362: "Ghost of a Hobo"
November 25, 2019 20:39The Problem: There was a fantasy map. (Recorded on Monday, November 25, 2019.) 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. 361: "Tethering the Gas"
November 18, 2019 19:57The Problem: John exploited the opening. (Recorded on Monday, November 18, 2019.) 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. Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com.
Ep. 360: "Chicken Arse, IA"
November 11, 2019 19:42The Problem: John’s phone is fogging him. (Recorded on Monday, November 11, 2019.) 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. 359: "Cowboy Tune"
November 04, 2019 19:35The Problem: It was discomfortable. (Recorded on Monday, November 4, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.
Ep. 358: "Celebrate the Hams"
October 28, 2019 20:26The Problem: The Problem: John doesn’t retain victories. (Recorded on Monday, October 28, 2019.) 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.” Away. Thoughtful products designed to change how you see the world. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” at checkout for $20 off a suitcase.
Ep. 357: "Scrambling the Ham"
October 21, 2019 18:32The Problem: The John’s kid is a gourd butcher. (Recorded on Monday, October 21, 2019.) 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. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.
Ep. 356: "You Only See the Top"
October 14, 2019 19:35The Problem: You don’t want to moisten your knickers. (Recorded on Monday, October 14, 2019.) 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. 355: "The Lieutenant Colonels of Hell"
October 07, 2019 18:35The Problem: Here come the bird people. (Recorded on Monday, October 7, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $100 off select mattresses.
Ep. 354: "The Hands of Control"
September 30, 2019 18:41The Problem: John always got free matches. (Recorded on Monday, September 30, 2019.) 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. 353: "Reverse Khrushchev"
September 23, 2019 19:54The Problem: Throw a frog at a wall, and see if it sticks. (Recorded on Monday, September 23, 2019.) ➡️ Support the Western State Hurricanes debut LP! 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. DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in your city. Get $5 off your first order with promo code “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 352: "Bellingham Notes"
September 16, 2019 18:43The Problem: They’re thinking about going to Steve’s. (Recorded on Monday, September 16, 2019.) ➡️ Support the Western State Hurricanes debut LP! 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. 351: "Recursive Homunculus"
September 09, 2019 18:50The Problem: John is trying to carve a path. (Recorded on Monday, September 9, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.
Ep. 350: "Wizard Rock"
September 02, 2019 18:45The Problem: You could see the clip art version of him. (Recorded on Monday, September 2, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in your city. Get $5 off your first order with promo code “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 349: "The Beefs"
August 26, 2019 18:48The Problem: John ports them through. (Recorded on Monday, August 26, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.
Ep. 348: "The Other Oregon"
August 19, 2019 19:04The Problem: It was mostly pranks. (Recorded on Monday, August 19, 2019.) 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. 347: "Pareto Olive Principle"
August 12, 2019 18:37The Problem: John has mists of uncertainty. (Recorded on Monday, August 12, 2019.) 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. DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in your city. Get $5 off your first order with promo code “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 346: "Every Sunday is Different"
August 05, 2019 19:08The Problem: There are things that aren’t in the box. (Recorded on Monday, August 5, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 345: "Allemande Left"
July 29, 2019 18:41The Problem: John is a preservationist. (Recorded on Monday, July 29, 2019.) 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. 344: "One Hatchet Culture"
July 22, 2019 18:48The Problem: It was to benefit the local violin makers. (Recorded on Monday, July 22, 2019.) 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. 343: "My German Underpants"
July 15, 2019 19:04The Problem: John was at the bottom of his learning curve. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 342: "The Scrappy Sessions"
June 24, 2019 08:00The Problem: A vacation to 20 years ago. (Recorded on Monday, June 3, 2019.) Programming note: Roderick on the Line is taking a Summer hiatus for a couple weeks, but we’ll return with a new episode on Monday, July 15th.
Ep. 341: "The Head of Two-Thousand"
June 17, 2019 08:00The Problem: John started to have a cool. (Recorded on Monday, June 3, 2019.) 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. 340: "Scared and Stupid"
June 10, 2019 09:07The Problem: All of the good stuff is air. (Recorded on Monday, May 27, 2019.) 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. 339: "Internal Grace"
June 03, 2019 10:26The Problem: They Griswolded the view. (Recorded on Monday, May 27, 2019.) 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. 338: "Jelisa and Robert Saudi"
May 27, 2019 11:04The Problem: John couldn’t go to the macaroni and cheese store. (Recorded on Monday, May 13, 2019.) 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. 337: "Reacharound Fave"
May 20, 2019 10:03The Problem: You don’t need to post. (Recorded on Monday, May 13, 2019.) 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.” Marine Layer: Clothes that make it easy to get dressed in the morning. Get 15% off your first order with code “SUPERTRAIN.”
Ep. 336: "A Deck of Life"
May 12, 2019 22:28The Problem: Only futures can know. (Recorded on Monday, May 6, 2019.) 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. 335: "Fifteen Things"
May 06, 2019 18:59The Problem: John just sits and nods. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.