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Roderick on the Line

538 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 969 ratings

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

Philosophy Society & Culture john roderick merlin mann the long winters philosophy self-help
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Episodes

Ep. 235: "Where the Wind Lives"

February 13, 2017 20:07

The Problem: John is not an umbrella man.

Ep. 234: "Boo Hoo Hoo"

February 06, 2017 19:45

The Problem: John is an interloper.

Ep. 233: "Babies are Boring"

January 30, 2017 21:07

The Problem: They were very far apart on the suave scale. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Audible. Get your free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership.

Ep. 232: “The Going-With Years”

January 26, 2017 19:40

The Problem: There were engines in the doors. 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. 231: “First Banana”

January 09, 2017 19:44

The Problem: John’s gonna figure out what it means.

Ep. 230: "Forest of Meat"

January 02, 2017 19:58

The Problem: Put your bogey on an apple box.

Ep. 229: "Elves with Clipboards"

December 26, 2016 20:27

The Problem: She’s never seen a star war. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show!

Ep. 228: "Hidey Santa"

December 19, 2016 20:10

The Problem: More of a Platonic Elon Musk. 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. 227: "Fifth Knob"

December 12, 2016 20:45

The Problem: They saw the ad in the Penny Nickel. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Code for easy mobile payments.

Ep. 226: "A Cocaine Aperture"

December 05, 2016 20:11

The Problem: They’re not above a breakfast movie. 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. 225: "James Jacket"

November 21, 2016 20:31

The Problem: John met the English Tony Randall. 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. 224: "Family Lasagna"

November 14, 2016 20:14

The Problem: John got a terse email from a bride. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Code for easy mobile payments.

Ep. 223: "Sequester John!"

November 07, 2016 20:07

The Problem: He was a great readalouder. 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. 222: "Bastik of Problems"

October 31, 2016 19:38

The Problem: John is susceptible to his own goof. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: America Votes with Cards Against Humanity. Make your voice heard with Cards Against Humanity as they offer two new expansion packs about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Ep. 221: "Riding the Ham"

October 24, 2016 18:58

The Problem: John houseproofed his baby.

Ep. 220: "Find the Hippopotamus"

October 17, 2016 20:03

The Problem: John’s mom has never called him an old soul. 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. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. The Nuisance Committee. Please stay tuned after the show for a special message about the 2016 election.

Ep. 219: "It's an Off Day"

October 10, 2016 19:08

The Problem: The ump wasn’t having it. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Code for easy mobile payments. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

Ep. 218: "The Valve"

October 03, 2016 18:57

The Problem: He tried to solve his darkness. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: America Votes with Cards Against Humanity. Make your voice heard with Cards Against Humanity as they offer two new expansion packs about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

Ep. 217: "Dick…AND!"

September 19, 2016 19:24

The Problem: Squires lived on hot case. 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. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

Ep. 216: "You Could Do Less Magic"

September 12, 2016 19:25

The Problem: You’re their Guy Fieri. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

Ep. 215: "Occasional Live Keyboardist"

September 07, 2016 20:27

The Problem: Fuck these particular strawberries. 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. 214: "Tinder for the Google Man"

August 29, 2016 18:53

The Problem: There are no totem poles in Anchorage. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by America Votes with Cards Against Humanity.

Ep. 213: "Desk Bobbies"

August 22, 2016 18:54

The Problem: You should join the army. 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. 212: "There's My Ride"

August 15, 2016 18:58

The Problem: John was Latey McLaterson. 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. 211: "Character of the Mountain"

August 08, 2016 19:25

The Problem: He never lived in Pakistan. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

Ep. 210: "Parents and Other Dingalings"

August 01, 2016 18:56

The Problem: You’re not here to disco. Sponsored by Concert Against Humanity. An epic comedy show and concert hosted by Cards Against Humanity. Friday, August 5, 2016 at Murat Theatre in Indianapolis. Get your ticket now!

Ep. 209: "Keep the Lines Right"

July 25, 2016 18:40

The Problem: That’s Tim Burgess, U.K.

Ep. 208: "Coney Island Horniness"

July 18, 2016 19:25

The Problem: He didn’t believe in friendship. Warning: This episode of Roderick on the Line contains spoilers for popular holiday characters, candid discussions of never-nudes, and graphic depictions of penises in snack foods. Listener discretion is advised. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Code for easy online payments. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Casper - An obsessively engineered mattress at a ...

Ep. 207: "Spectacularly, She Schleps"

July 11, 2016 18:56

The Problem: You couldn’t find steel drums in Alaska. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Get your free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

Ep. 206: "The OG Haoles"

July 06, 2016 23:11

The Problem: You’re not gonna go to Unalakleet.

Ep. 205: "Space Clarinets"

June 27, 2016 19:03

The Problem: You’ll find somebody with a monkey.

Ep. 204: "Soul Memory"

June 20, 2016 19:31

The Problem: They were differently-comfortable. 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. 203: "Killing Me to Death"

June 13, 2016 18:46

The Problem: It’s not Amish cake. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity.

Ep. 202: "The Anchorman"

June 06, 2016 19:30

The Problem: Their people use every part of the lighter. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Get your free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Braintree. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

Ep. 201: "Cowboy Hat Boss"

May 23, 2016 19:26

The Problem: John can’t change Memorial Day. New Shirts! Order by May 23rd at 8pm Eastern Time. DING! Roderick on the Line “Ding!” Shirt   #SUPERTRAIN Roderick on the Line “#SUPERTRAIN” Shirt  

Ep. 200: "There's No Anything"

May 16, 2016 19:22

The Problem: A kid is an angle-working machine. New Shirts! Order by May 23rd. DING! Roderick on the Line “Ding!” Shirt   #SUPERTRAIN Roderick on the Line “#SUPERTRAIN” Shirt   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. 199: "The Wrong Kind of Warlock"

May 09, 2016 19:47

The Problem: John’s never seen a half-hobbit. New Shirts! Order by May 23rd. DING! Roderick on the Line “Ding!” Shirt   #SUPERTRAIN Roderick on the Line “#SUPERTRAIN” Shirt   This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Henry Birdseye for greeting John this month.

Ep. 198: "No Control Group"

May 02, 2016 19:34

The Problem: There’s no place to return to. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Get your free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

Ep. 197: "Diamond Holes"

April 20, 2016 19:03

The Problem: John would make a great congressman’s wife. 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. 196: "The White Fresh Crüe"

April 11, 2016 19:20

The Problem: That’s insensitive to samurai. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to The Doubleclicks for greeting John this month.

Ep. 195: "Cowboy Handsome"

April 06, 2016 18:54

The Problem: The first thing you lose are your skis. 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” Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

Ep. 194: "Permanent Geranium Lake"

March 28, 2016 18:52

The Problem: Barley was a beautiful silken windhound.

Ep. 193: "Oklahoma the Sex Cat"

March 21, 2016 19:24

The Problem: Stop using magic on Daddy. 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. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

Ep. 192: "King of Tahiti"

March 14, 2016 22:26

The Problem: From a young age, John wanted a mustache. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to James T. Green for greeting John this month.

Ep. 191: "My Weird Money"

March 07, 2016 20:10

The Problem: How do you think big in 1960? This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

Ep. 190: "Omertà of the Sea"

February 29, 2016 20:37

The Problem: It scares the biomes. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity.

Ep. 189: "Technicolor Irony Coat"

February 15, 2016 20:57

The Problem: This was Whitesnake level not-good.

Ep. 188: "Crow Meth"

February 08, 2016 18:23

The Problem: John is a panicky snorkeler. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Code for easy online payments. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

Ep. 187: "The Nicest Oubliette"

February 04, 2016 20:38

The Problem: No shit would be taken. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace - Get your free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

Ep. 186: "Electric Papers"

January 25, 2016 20:45

The Problem: Како сте?

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