Podcast

Roderick on the Line

Philosophy, Society & Culture

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

Philosophy chart
#42
Episodes
649
Releases
Weekly
On air since
2011
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

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  1. Ep. 645: "Empty Nestor"

    Show notes

    The Problem: John had thought about being the Jethro Tull Guy.

    (Recorded on November 2, 2026.)

  2. Ep. 644: "Murder Bathroom"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-644-murder-bathroom.html

    The Problem: That’s the first rule of lady spa.

    (Recorded on October 26, 2026.)

  3. Ep. 643: "Shibboleth Crisis"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-643-shibboleth-crisis.html

    The Problem: Please give me what you can.

    (Recorded on October 19, 2026.)

  4. Ep. 642: "Robert Spanish"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-642-robert-spanish.html

    The Problem: It’s fine.

    (Recorded on October 12, 2026.)

  5. Ep. 641: "Mushroom Whisper Network"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-641-mushroom-whisper-network.html

    The Problem: John can handle any eventuality.

    (Recorded on October 5, 2026.)

  6. Ep. 640: "Abundance of Georges"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-640-abundance-of-georges.html

    The Problem: John has never welded.

    (Recorded on September 21, 2026.)

  7. Ep. 639: "A Third App"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-639-a-third-app.html

    The Problem: John doesn’t instill enough fear in people.

    (Recorded on September 14, 2026.)

  8. Ep. 638: "The Great Boy Theory"

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    The Problem: The child is the father of the horse.

    (Recorded on August 24, 2026.)

  9. Ep. 637: "River Lion"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-637-river-lion.html

    The Problem: Trees can’t eavesdrop.

    (Recorded on August 17, 2026.)

  10. Ep. 636: "A Baseball Game Long"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-636-a-baseball-game-long.html

    The Problem: That type is Eric.

    (Recorded on August 10, 2026.)

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  11. Ep. 635: "Champagne Funeral Room"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-635-champagne-funeral-room.html

    The Problem: We’re living in an earnest time.

    (Recorded on August 3, 2026.)

  12. Ep. 634: "Turnkey Friend"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-634-turnkey-friend.html

    The Problem: Gateway to Recreation

    (Recorded on July 27, 2026.)

  13. Ep. 633: "The Grandmother of Europe"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-633-the-grandmother-of-europe.html

    The Problem: They’re all iconoclasts.

    (Recorded on July 13, 2026.)

  14. Ep. 632: "Lady Applause"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-632-lady-applause.html

    The Problem: John tries to see the people who are singing.

    (Recorded on July 6, 2026.)

  15. Ep. 631: "European Party"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-631-european-party.html

    The Problem: You can still save this.

    (Recorded on June 29, 2026.)

  16. Ep. 630: "Until There's Shame"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-630-until-theres-shame.html

    The Problem: John could tell by his hair.

    (Recorded on June 22, 2026.)

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  17. Ep. 629: "Popper Girlfriends"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-629-popper-girlfriends.html

    The Problem: Merlin’s education is somewhat spotty.

    (Recorded on June 15, 2026.)

  18. Ep. 628: "My Legacy"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-628-my-legacy.html

    The Problem: Nature is healing.

    (Recorded on June 8, 2026.)

    👔 You can buy some of Roderick’s garments via eBay.

  19. Ep. 627: "American Morning"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-627-american-morning.html

    The Problem: Most of us don’t think of ourselves as a project.

    (Recorded on June 1, 2026.)

  20. Ep. 626: "Chili Dog Meetup"

    Show notes

    http://www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-626-chili-dog-meetup.html

    The Problem: The top bunk is the worst bunk.

    (Recorded on May 25, 2026.)