Roderick on the Line
540 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 969 ratingsMerlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters
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Ep. 187: "The Nicest Oubliette"
February 04, 2016 20:38The 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. 185: "I Reject Potatoes."
January 18, 2016 20:28The Problem: The stomp is innate. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Casper - An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.
Ep. 184: "Mr. Choöde"
January 04, 2016 20:21The Problem: It’s a happy donkey show. SF Sketchfest 2016: Roderick on the Line 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. 183: "Here Comes Nacho"
December 28, 2015 21:53The Problem: John pulled the Christmas card. SF Sketchfest 2016: Roderick on the Line Live This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month.
Ep. 182: "House Trotter"
December 07, 2015 01:15The Problem: Acid Droplets Beans Pork. 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. 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. 181: "Saltin' Up"
November 30, 2015 20:36The Problem: John left a much darker streak. Hey! Our thanks to Jesse Thorn and ibarionex at Maximum Fun for their amazing help with producing this episode.
Ep. 180: "The Other Pope"
November 23, 2015 18:37The Problem: John worked on the curves. (Recorded November 16, 2015)
Ep. 179: "A Good Box"
November 16, 2015 20:31The Problem: We’re dancing in Sorrells. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month. Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.
Ep. 178: "Action Movie Doctor"
November 09, 2015 20:11The Problem: Deus Ex Valvina. 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. 177: "When Fleece Became Flannel"
November 02, 2015 20:29The Problem: John had to pick up some apologies. (Previously: Ep. 109: “#SuperVan”) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Sincere Engineer for greeting John this month.
Ep. 176: "The Opossum Had Distracted Me"
October 26, 2015 20:31The Problem: John brooks no truck. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”
Ep. 175: "Backwards at Half Speed"
October 19, 2015 19:20The Problem: Dad gave ‘em the Heisman. 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 The Nerdologues for greeting John this month.
Ep. 174: "Infuntainment"
October 13, 2015 15:44The Problem: What is the DEAL with Methadone? 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. 173: "My Afflicted Eyes"
October 05, 2015 18:10The Problem: We killed two ducks for you. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Punkbot for greeting John this month.
Ep. 172: "Gain Stages"
September 28, 2015 19:38The Problem: They’re sucking off a teat of largesse. 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. 171: "A Weiner-Shaped Hole"
September 22, 2015 20:32The Problem: John can feel the future. 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. Casper - An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.
Ep. 170: "The Wilder Universe"
September 14, 2015 19:14The Problem: They billed John $300. 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. 169: "Again With the Pie"
September 08, 2015 02:29The Problem: We’re all baked out of trauma. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Seth Boyer for greeting John this month.
Ep. 168: "The Room of Stories"
August 31, 2015 23:50The Problem: There was no ashtray to make. 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. 167: "Peak Phil Collins"
August 24, 2015 19:50The Problem: That’s Jared from Fire Protection. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Warby Parker - Contemporary eyeglasses that are extremely affordable and fashion-forward. Free home try-on for listeners. Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.
Ep. 166: "Hella NPR'd"
August 19, 2015 19:42The Problem: Everybody’s an autobiographer now. 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. 165: "This Explains Everything"
August 10, 2015 20:38The Problem: It was worse than fighting boar. 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 offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”
Ep. 164: "In Your Face, Paraguay"
August 03, 2015 19:38The Problem: Capitalism is a thought technology. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Jonathan Mann for greeting John this month.
Ep. 163: "The Maisie Glotz File"
July 20, 2015 12:03The Problem: Everything has a psychic cost. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Casper Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.
Ep. 162: "April's Cream"
July 13, 2015 19:08The Problem: John’s not sitting on his gilded tortoise.
Ep. 161: "It's Ramifications!"
July 09, 2015 18:48The Problem: The only real wealth is property. VoteRoderick
Ep. 160: "Gidgets and Gasmos"
June 29, 2015 22:10The Problem: How can a cloud be full? 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. 159: "The Climbing"
June 22, 2015 19:32The Problem: Can’t hold it back any more. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.
Ep. 158: "My Citadel Is Irrelevant"
June 16, 2015 15:56The Problem: John wanted to put an extra petal on the flower. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Need Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Need. A refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men.
Ep. 157: "Truth & Reconciliation"
June 01, 2015 19:26The Problem: They were playing with their salads. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month.
Ep. 156: "The Dumbest Guy I Ever Met"
May 28, 2015 15:33The Problem: John knows all about LBJ. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.
Ep. 155: "Crucibility"
May 18, 2015 20:51The Problem: John aspired to have a Goody comb. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by The National Gondola Manufacturers’ Association. Helping Make the Things…That Help Make Gondolas.™
Ep. 154: "West Coast Noncommittal"
May 11, 2015 19:55The Problem: Marlon Brando was waiting in the bushes. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month.
Ep. 153: "The Time Buffalo"
May 04, 2015 21:23The Problem: John keeps ideating. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack. The messaging app for teams.
Ep. 152: "Butterfly Farts"
April 27, 2015 21:25The Problem: What about a space station that has waterfalls? VoteRoderick Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.
Ep. 151: "Mrs. Horning's Pepsi"
April 20, 2015 19:53The Problem: Aspartamé would be a pretty name for a girl. Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack. The messaging app for teams.
Ep. 150: "Dog Beatles"
April 13, 2015 20:04The Problem: Moose ate the trees. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Kirby Krackle for greeting John this month.
Ep. 149: "The Humility Opportunities"
April 06, 2015 18:14Roderick on the Line - Ep. 149: “The Humility Opportunities” on Huffduffer The Problem: John has a little bit of hair anxiety. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack. The messaging app for teams.
Ep. 148: "Can't Find the Starch"
March 23, 2015 20:18Roderick on the Line - Ep. 148: “Can’t Find the Starch” on Huffduffer The Problem: You need the belt to see the belt. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Marian Call for greeting John this month.
Ep. 147: "The Om of Surrender"
March 19, 2015 20:22Ep. 147: “The Om of Surrender” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: 1997 was a bye year. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.
Ep. 146: "Science Farmer"
March 09, 2015 21:12The Problem: Like a young Billy Graham. 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. 145: "Scrum of Celery"
March 04, 2015 17:18Roderick on the Line - Ep. 145: “Scrum of Celery” on Huffduffer The Problem: People have artisanally weaponized stroganoffs. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.
Ep. 144: "Gravy Fountain"
March 01, 2015 22:14Ep. 144: “Gravy Fountain” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Somehow she got to Marrakesh. Sponsored by Foremost Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Foremost. A small-batch, American-made clothing line for men and women
Ep. 143: "Traffic Cones & Retirees"
February 20, 2015 22:14Roderick on the Line, Ep. 143: “Traffic Cones & Retirees” on Huffduffer The Problem: Toreadors were everywhere. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.
Ep. 142: "Boner to the Stars"
February 09, 2015 13:05The Problem: You do NOT talk about Quidditch club. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Seattle’s own, Seth Boyer, for greeting John this month!
Ep. 141: "Al's Yacht"
February 02, 2015 14:06The Problem: Everything’s gonna be fine. Sponsored by Squarespace This episode of Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Visit DreamingWithJeff.com to hear Squarespace’s collaboration with Jeff Bridges in support of his new album Sleeping Tapes. Pay any price you like to download the album, with all proceeds going to the No Kid Hungry charity.
BONUS: "Roderick on the Line" Live at Verdi Club, SF
January 28, 2015 12:53The Problem: No migratory sex butt. This bonus episode features a live performance of Roderick on the Line that was recorded on January 23, 2015 at Verdi Club in San Francisco as part of the SF Sketchfest comedy festival. Thanks to Verdi Club Stage Manager, Robert West, for recording it. Photo Credit: Thanks to Andy Jessop. See more of Andy’s great photos from the show here. Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity This special bonus episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards...
Ep. 140: "Nadir for Now"
January 26, 2015 13:14Ep. 140: “Nadir for Now” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Left means wall. [Note: By very popular demand of our listeners, here’s a recent unreleased episode of Roderick on the Line. It was recorded on November 24, 2014.] Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off. Buy a Shirt! Cotton Bureau – #SUPERTRAIN by Roderick on the Line ATTENTION, GENERATION #SUPERTRAIN: We have an exciti...
Ep. 139: "Building a Lung"
January 19, 2015 14:05Ep. 139: “Building a Lung” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John thought of himself as welcome everywhere. Sponsored by Need Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Need. A refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men.