Podcast
Roderick on the Line
Hosted by Merlin Mann · EN
Merlin Mann's frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters
27episodes
Episodes
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Ep. 625: "Sixteen-Hour Train"
2w agoTap to summarizeThe Problem: Loved ones are always the weak point. (Recorded on May 4, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 624: "All the Words"
3w agoTap to summarizeThe Problem: I don’t like the way you are. (Recorded on Monday, April 27, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 623: "Local Tony"
Apr 20Tap to summarizeThe Problem: An abundance of respect and caution. (Recorded on Monday, April 20, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 622: "Internationally Embarrassing"
Apr 13Tap to summarizeThe Problem: Merlin also finds himself elusive. (Recorded on Monday, April 13, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 621: "Son of the Turf"
Mar 30Tap to summarizeThe Problem: That’s fighting the last war. (Recorded on Monday, March 30, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 620: "Blown Glass Float"
Mar 23Tap to summarizeThe Problem: It was like fighting a dumb bear that thinks you’re playing. (Recorded on Monday, March 23, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 619: "Dad Island"
Mar 16Tap to summarizeThe Problem: John didn’t have his good glasses on. (Recorded on Monday, March 16, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 618: "The Bishop of the Past"
Mar 9Tap to summarizeThe Problem: John didn’t make it this far because there was any plan. (Recorded on Monday, March 9, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 617: "Sandy Pockets"
Mar 2Tap to summarizeThe Problem: By the time the world comes around, you’re not in charge of it anymore. (Recorded on Monday, March 2, 2026.)
Transcribe →Ep. 616: "Accruing Crust"
Feb 23Tap to summarizeThe Problem: You can’t assign specialness. (Recorded on Monday, February 23, 2026.)
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