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.
This week's main topic is the long-running ABC reality show, "Survivor." Perhaps you've heard of it.
John interrogates Merlin about his heartbeat, and Merlin reveals he’s conducting a personal longitudinal study.
John helps Merlin understand which places are and are not on Long Island.
This week’s main topic concerns the Gimlet podcast, "Heavyweight," and how we think about redoing (or undoing) the past.
Merlin finally asks John to explain his fondness for apocalyptic literature and media.
In this week’s main topic, John recounts his recent experience seeing "Hamilton" live on stage.
John and Merlin argue about the Google doc for a pretty long time.
Homework is discussed, and John confesses to once starting the world’s longest book report. John recounts his career of creative abuse of Macintosh skills back in elementary and high school, and Merlin dons his notional 43 Folders hat.