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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#298: My Geographical Tongue
October 22nd, 2026 · 62 minutes
John shares updates on his locked account and toaster ovens, and Merlin needs to commit to one battery family.
#297: Bison William
October 8th, 2026 · 84 minutes
John's account's still locked, Merlin knows just enough to be angry, and Casey has opinions about which way his snacks should face.
#296: The Bird’s Bedroom
September 25th, 2026 · 86 minutes
John has Follow-Up on what he was mad about last time.
#295: If I Adjust for Europe
September 11th, 2026 · 91 minutes
John eventually tells us what it is he's so mad about.
#293: Swedish Sailor Soap
August 13th, 2026 · 76 minutes
For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats.
#292: Yarnfluencer
July 31st, 2026 · 87 minutes
John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed.
#291: Too Good at Turning Off the Water
July 17th, 2026 · 79 minutes
John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup.
#290: Toilet Cop
July 2nd, 2026 · 74 minutes
Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand.
#289: The Third Kind of Show
June 19th, 2026 · 81 minutes
Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do.
