Hosted by Merlin Mann and John Siracusa.
John Siracusa and Merlin Mann try to figure out exactly how they got this way.
Subscribe
Navigation
Links
Subscribe
Support this show
Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode.Support this show
Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode.Latest Episodes
#285: The Regular Amount of Hopelessness
April 24th, 2026 · 112 minutes
John has some questions for Merlin.
#284: Burger Boy
April 10th, 2026 · 84 minutes
What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries.
#283: Famous in My Head
March 27th, 2026 · 105 minutes
Merlin has a question about a YouTube channel, and John has some notes on R.E.M. and their songs' lyrics.
#280: How Dangerous I Can Be
February 12th, 2026 · 106 minutes
John explores how to repurpose an extra hole.
#279: I Promised Myself I Wasn't Going to Be Excited
January 30th, 2026 · 140 minutes
John tells Merlin how to do a fraud with his eyeglasses, and Merlin tells John about his air fryer.
Then they talk about a new thing they've both independently started using a lot.
#278: You’re a Dingleberry
January 16th, 2026 · 97 minutes
Merlin shares his Large Appliance Results.
(Recorded on Tuesday, January 6, 2026)
#277: A Comma for Christmas
January 2nd, 2026 · 81 minutes
John's new art piece leads to a discussion of accuracy and build quality in toys for grown men and sometimes children.
#276: Fact Bobby
December 19th, 2025 · 97 minutes
A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping.
(Recorded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025)