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#190: Three Whys Later

September 2nd, 2022 · 81 minutes

We learn why John is still behind on his podcasts as well as why Merlin liked it better when podcasts were less…"professional."

#189: The Cutting Edge of Technological Grievance

August 19th, 2022 · 100 minutes

Your hosts dig in to the continuing saga of John’s TV.

#188: Ten-Year Cleanse

August 6th, 2022 · 65 minutes

This week finds both John and Merlin helping things leave their house.

#187: Beauty Fades

July 22nd, 2022 · 91 minutes

John is discovering life with SwiftUI to be a bit of a drag.

#186: QD-OLED Vaccine

July 8th, 2022 · 91 minutes

Is it the after times yet?

#185: A Shirt’s Journey

June 24th, 2022 · 76 minutes

Your hosts have—at least by their standards—a pretty big announcement.

#184: Back Door Preparation

June 11th, 2022 · 109 minutes

How to Talk to People.

#183: The Pinching Opportunities

May 27th, 2022 · 111 minutes

In a conversation both sprawling and comically on-brand, your hosts explore the concept of doing things "properly."

#182: Disapproval Has a Scent

May 13th, 2022 · 103 minutes

On the heels of releasing their annual member episode, John and Merlin answer some of the very good questions posed by one of their friend-guests at length.

#181: I Saw Your Wife

April 29th, 2022 · 135 minutes

John has project updates pertaining to his security camera journey, including his exasperation at the lack of one blindingly obvious feature. Also, your hosts talk about "Severance."