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Roderick on the Line

540 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 969 ratings

Merlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters

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Episodes

Ep. 287: "American Car"

April 30, 2018 18:55

The Problem: It’s the kind of rustic John believes in. 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. 286: "Ginger Dagwood"

April 23, 2018 18:55

The Problem: We’re not gluing pears. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $30 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

Ep. 285: "Praise Cannon"

April 17, 2018 16:07

The Problem: Faces were not part of the deal. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off select mattress purchases. RXBAR. RXBARs are whole food protein bars made with 100% real ingredients. Just real food that tastes good and is good for you. Use offer code “ROTL” for 25...

Ep. 284: "You're Grass Now"

April 09, 2018 19:13

The Problem: A loaves and fishes type situation. 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. 283: "I Never Follow the Voice"

April 02, 2018 19:21

The Problem: We could find Gilligan. 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. 282: "The Grand Slam"

March 26, 2018 11:04

The Problem: There were between 13 and 30 cars. 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. 281: "Eight Straight"

March 19, 2018 20:10

The Problem: So, obviously. 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. Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off select mattress purchases.

Ep. 280: "A Sensible Hat"

March 12, 2018 19:11

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Ep. 279: "Mr. Hot Tub"

March 05, 2018 20:05

The Problem: Too poor for curtains. 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. 278: "Felix"

February 26, 2018 20:36

The Problem: Everybody has their Pablo. 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” Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off select mattress purchases.

Ep. 277: "Old Sauce"

February 12, 2018 05:00

The Problem: John didn’t know there was going to be a test. 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. 276: "The Authenticity Wars"

February 05, 2018 20:12

The Problem: Everybody’s got a different kind of generosity. 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. 275: "I Want an Adult"

January 29, 2018 20:10

The Problem: John’s laziness is his culpability.

Ep. 274: "Lord Sword"

January 22, 2018 12:04

The Problem: Three days is exactly enough time to really feel your death. Recorded live on Tuesday January 16th for SF Sketchfest at Gateway Theatre in San Francisco. Photo credit: Kevin Sliech. 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” Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep exper...

Ep. 273: "One Kilometer"

January 08, 2018 19:43

The Problem: It was the first thing that John had ever finished. Hey, come see Roderick on the Line live at Sketchfest on TUESDAY January 16th. 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. 272: "Graham Is Beautiful"

January 01, 2018 08:01

The Problem: None of the Aidans were interested. 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. 271: "Butterfly Ninja Girl"

December 24, 2017 21:37

The Problem: It wasn’t three-appropriate. 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. 270: "An Archipelago of Stops"

December 18, 2017 20:37

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Ep. 269: "Yelling at the Radio"

December 11, 2017 20:08

The Problem: John failed to to be quiet. 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. 268: "A Principled Ohioan"

December 04, 2017 20:11

The Problem: Adriano Goldschmied. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by HelloFresh. HelloFresh makes it so easy to cook delicious, balanced dinners for less than $10 a meal. Use promo code “ROTL30” for $30 off your first week of HelloFresh.

Ep. 267: "Vintage Mops"

November 30, 2017 20:55

The Problem: They bought Uncle Jack’s claim. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Get your free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code “ROTL” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. We have shirts!

Ep. 266: "Ham-Fisted Steak Cooker"

November 20, 2017 19:02

The Problem: It’s a private moment John had with the roast beef. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Get your free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code “ROTL” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. We have shirts!

Ep. 265: "Cisesthesia"

November 17, 2017 21:07

The Problem: John was a drug addict and an unknown. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Hello Fresh. Hello Fresh makes it so easy to cook delicious, balanced dinners for less than $10 a meal. Use promo code “ROTL30” for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off your ma...

Ep. 264: "Whisker Fatigue"

November 06, 2017 20:35

The Problem: They started arguing with the graphic. 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. RXBAR. RXBARs are whole food protein bars made with 100% real ingredients. Just real food that tastes good and is good for you. Use offer code “ROTL” for 25% off your first order.

Ep. 263: "Rear Admiral Crunch"

October 30, 2017 18:49

The Problem: He was a literal pants prospector. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Hello Fresh makes it so easy to cook delicious, balanced dinners for less than $10 a meal. Use promo code “ROTL30” for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh

Ep. 262: "He Never Swore"

October 23, 2017 18:44

The Problem: John has a friend in the diamond business. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off your mattress purchase.

Ep. 261: "Two Swords in Da Nang"

October 16, 2017 18:53

The Problem: John identified a dutch. 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. 260: "My Snapchat Years"

October 09, 2017 19:10

The Problem: John’s touched more dicks than you’ve had hot dinners.

Ep. 259: "My Dump Buddy"

October 02, 2017 18:11

The Problem: Not to make 9/11 about me.

Ep. 258: "Ambition Hour"

September 18, 2017 18:01

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Ep. 257: "Sonic Posture"

September 11, 2017 17:35

The Problem: Touché, doctor lady.

Ep. 256: "Behind My Skis"

August 24, 2017 18:54

The Problem: You can’t finger-gun a child. 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 $50 off.

Ep. 255: "The Fancy-Enough Window"

August 14, 2017 18:14

The Problem: John moved a cheese.

Ep. 254: "One of My Favorite Actresses"

July 31, 2017 18:00

The Problem: Everybody had stars on their collars.

Ep. 253: "A Worked Horse"

July 24, 2017 18:10

The Problem: John is a time geographer.

Ep. 252: "The Ur-Choad"

July 17, 2017 19:20

The Problem: Writhing is rare. 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 $50 off.

Ep. 251: "Popped Out"

July 10, 2017 17:53

The Problem: He made his bones to Jefferson Airplane.

Ep. 250: "Disaster Coffee"

June 26, 2017 19:18

The Problem: Fudge.

Ep. 249: "Blank Knobs"

June 19, 2017 20:12

The Problem: It really sweetens up the sound. 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 $50 off.

Ep. 248: "Hubris of the Moment"

June 12, 2017 21:01

The Problem: How would we even know?

Ep. 247: "George Martin's Butt"

June 05, 2017 22:06

The Problem: John has a barn door.

Ep. 246: "Night Burrito"

May 29, 2017 18:49

The Problem: John was their weekend.

Ep. 245: "An Ongoing Situation"

May 22, 2017 21:01

The Problem: Orange was John’s favorite color.

Ep. 244: "Super Cartoid"

May 15, 2017 20:24

The Problem: Everybody thinks about their butt. 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 $50 off.

Ep. 243: "Hoeing My Till"

May 01, 2017 18:58

The Problem: She had the No. 2 pencil.

Ep. 242: "Mr. Jingle-Jangle"

April 17, 2017 19:07

The Problem: John is the memory thief. 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 $50 off.

Ep. 241: "Some Corgi Movement"

April 10, 2017 19:08

The Problem: John was seeking pixies.

Ep. 240: "Wrobbie Wrist"

April 03, 2017 18:55

The Problem: John comes correct.

Ep. 239: "Coming Into My Agency"

March 20, 2017 19:07

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Ep. 238: "We're Not Farmers"

March 13, 2017 19:00

The Problem: How’s Peepaw?

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