Merlin Mann

Roderick on the Line

Society EN ↓ 636 episodes

Merlin Mann’s frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters.

Author

Merlin Mann

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.merlinmann.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 158: "My Citadel Is Irrelevant" 16.06.2015

The Problem : John wanted to put an extra petal on the flower. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Need Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Need . A refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men.

Ep. 157: "Truth & Reconciliation" 01.06.2015

The Problem : They were playing with their salads. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month.

Ep. 156: "The Dumbest Guy I Ever Met" 28.05.2015

The Problem : John knows all about LBJ. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for 10% off.

Ep. 155: "Crucibility" 18.05.2015

The Problem : John aspired to have a Goody comb. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by The National Gondola Manufacturers’ Association . Helping Make the Things…That Help Make Gondolas.™

Ep. 154: "West Coast Noncommittal" 11.05.2015

The Problem : Marlon Brando was waiting in the bushes. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month.

Ep. 153: "The Time Buffalo" 04.05.2015

The Problem : John keeps ideating. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack . The messaging app for teams.  

Ep. 152: "Butterfly Farts" 27.04.2015

The Problem : What about a space station that has waterfalls? VoteRoderick Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for 10% off.

Ep. 151: "Mrs. Horning's Pepsi" 20.04.2015

The Problem : Aspartamé would be a pretty name for a girl. Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack . The messaging app for teams.  

Ep. 150: "Dog Beatles" 13.04.2015

The Problem : Moose ate the trees. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . Thanks to Kirby Krackle for greeting John this month.

Ep. 149: "The Humility Opportunities" 06.04.2015

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 149: “The Humility Opportunities” on Huffduffer The Problem : John has a little bit of hair anxiety. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack . The messaging app for teams.  

Ep. 148: "Can't Find the Starch" 23.03.2015

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 148: “Can’t Find the Starch” on Huffduffer The Problem : You need the belt to see the belt. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . Thanks to Marian Call for greeting John this month.

Ep. 147: "The Om of Surrender" 19.03.2015

Ep. 147: “The Om of Surrender” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem : 1997 was a bye year. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for 10% off.

Ep. 146: "Science Farmer" 09.03.2015

The Problem : Like a young Billy Graham. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . Thanks to The Doubleclicks for greeting John this month.

Ep. 145: "Scrum of Celery" 04.03.2015

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 145: “Scrum of Celery” on Huffduffer The Problem : People have artisanally weaponized stroganoffs. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for 10% off.

Ep. 144: "Gravy Fountain" 01.03.2015

Ep. 144: “Gravy Fountain” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem : Somehow she got to Marrakesh. Sponsored by Foremost Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Foremost . A small-batch, American-made clothing line for men and women

Ep. 143: "Traffic Cones & Retirees" 20.02.2015

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 143: “Traffic Cones & Retirees” on Huffduffer The Problem : Toreadors were everywhere. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for 10% off.

Ep. 142: "Boner to the Stars" 09.02.2015

The Problem : You do NOT talk about Quidditch club. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . Thanks to Seattle’s own, Seth Boyer , for greeting John this month!

Ep. 141: "Al's Yacht" 02.02.2015

The Problem : Everything’s gonna be fine. Sponsored by Squarespace This episode of Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Visit DreamingWithJeff.com to hear Squarespace’s collaboration with Jeff Bridges in support of his new album Sleeping Tapes . Pay any price you like to download the album, with all proceeds going to the No Kid Hungry charity.

BONUS: "Roderick on the Line" Live at Verdi Club, SF 28.01.2015

The Problem : No migratory sex butt. This bonus episode features a live performance of Roderick on the Line that was recorded on January 23, 2015 at Verdi Club in San Francisco as part of the SF Sketchfest comedy festival. Thanks to Verdi Club Stage Manager, Robert West, for recording it. Photo Credit : Thanks to Andy Jessop . See more of Andy’s great photos from the show here . Sponsored by...

Ep. 140: "Nadir for Now" 26.01.2015

Ep. 140: “Nadir for Now” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem : Left means wall. [ Note : By very popular demand of our listeners, here’s a recent unreleased episode of Roderick on the Line . It was recorded on November 24, 2014.] Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for 10% off. Buy a...

Ep. 139: "Building a Lung" 19.01.2015

Ep. 139: “Building a Lung” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem : John thought of himself as welcome everywhere. Sponsored by Need Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Need . A refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men.  

Ep. 138: "MSG Denier" 12.01.2015

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 138: “MSG Denier” on Huffduffer The Problem : Strange love a star woman teaches. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . Thanks to Molly Lewis for greeting John this month.

Ep. 137: "Arsenal of Civilization" 05.01.2015

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 137: “Arsenal of Civilization” on Huffduffer The Problem : Gary’s gotta go. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for 10% off.

Ep. 136: "Goofus MacGroofus" 28.12.2014

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 136: “Goofus MacGroofus” on Huffduffer The Problem : Beans are a secret vegetable. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show.

Ep. 135: "Fire Was Always the Star" 20.12.2014

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 135: “Fire Was Always the Star” on Huffduffer The Problem : 110/20 exposure. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show.

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