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John Siracusa and Merlin Mann try to figure out exactly how they got this way.
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#97: Invisible Work
February 7th, 2019 · 96 minutes
This week's sprawling main topic is "Emotional Labor." Who ends up ordering the birthday cake as well as justifying the ways of boss to employee?
#96: Mr. Scrapie
January 23rd, 2019 · 96 minutes
John confronts Merlin on his disloyalty, and this leads to John interrogating Merlin's newfound fondness for NBA basketball. Yes: sports are discussed.
#95: Shadow Childhood
January 10th, 2019 · 88 minutes
More Project Talk. Merlin introduces the idea of "The Message Gift," and John wonders if Merlin's new desk has memory. Amazon should let you say when a box is from Santa. So much cardboard. Now, the IKEA child's kitchen is in danger of being disappeared.
#94: Hiding the Machete
December 26th, 2018 · 108 minutes
This week's main topic is the long-running ABC reality show, "Survivor." Perhaps you've heard of it.
#93: Forty Gronks
December 13th, 2018 · 108 minutes
John interrogates Merlin about his heartbeat, and Merlin reveals he’s conducting a personal longitudinal study.
#92: Zoom in on the Fish Head
November 29th, 2018 · 96 minutes
John helps Merlin understand which places are and are not on Long Island.
#91: Truck Stop Floor Mat
November 14th, 2018 · 93 minutes
This week’s main topic concerns the Gimlet podcast, "Heavyweight," and how we think about redoing (or undoing) the past.
#90: Cargo-Cult Thoreau
November 1st, 2018 · 98 minutes
Merlin finally asks John to explain his fondness for apocalyptic literature and media.
#89: Popcorn Problems
October 18th, 2018 · 85 minutes
In this week’s main topic, John recounts his recent experience seeing "Hamilton" live on stage.