Hosted by Merlin Mann and John Siracusa.
John Siracusa and Merlin Mann try to figure out exactly how they got this way.
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#170: Overton Shame Window
November 27th, 2021 · 108 minutes
As a main topic, your hosts discuss the future of gender.
#169: Open Up the Frog
November 13th, 2021 · 92 minutes
The main topic is "Lifestreams.". What were they, and why have you never heard of them?
#168: The Robes of Science
October 29th, 2021 · 99 minutes
Despite putting it off for as long as they could, your hosts finally return to the concept of "grit."
#167: A Close Italian Reading
October 15th, 2021 · 101 minutes
As a main topic, your hosts wonder how many cults they've each been in—and, hey, what even is a cult anyway?
#166: Our Monster
September 30th, 2021 · 75 minutes
John encourages Merlin to share some happy memories of his family's monstrous cat, and Merlin cries a little. This leads to a discussion of the journey of new pet acquisition.
#165: In the Drift
September 17th, 2021 · 94 minutes
The main topic concerns Merlin's recent turn as Mr. Mom.
#164: Casual Injustices
September 3rd, 2021 · 98 minutes
There's follow-up on Merlin's Vacation Results, and your hosts wonder which Doctor they'd each be. The big topic of college continues with thoughts on the thistle of standardized testing.
#162: A Pile of Bed
August 7th, 2021 · 98 minutes
Remembering various animal actors, enumerating genres that need a name, considering the philosophies behind "bag in a bag," and contrasting college with the ordinary crucibles of post-adolescent life.
#161: ASCII Salad Bar
July 24th, 2021 · 111 minutes
Exploring Italian food, celebrating markup languages, and (finally) beginning to tackle the topic of college.