Merlin Mann

Roderick on the Line

Society EN ↓ 645 episodes

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

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.merlinmann.com

Author

Merlin Mann

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.merlinmann.com

Latest episode

Oct 5, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 167: "Peak Phil Collins" 24.08.2015

The Problem : That’s Jared from Fire Protection. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Warby Parker - Contemporary eyeglasses that are extremely affordable and fashion-forward. Free home try-on for listeners. Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

Ep. 166: "Hella NPR'd" 19.08.2015

The Problem : Everybody’s an autobiographer now. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

Ep. 165: "This Explains Everything" 10.08.2015

The Problem : It was worse than fighting boar. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “ SUPERTRAIN ”

Ep. 164: "In Your Face, Paraguay" 03.08.2015

The Problem : Capitalism is a thought technology. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity . Thanks to Jonathan Mann for greeting John this month.

Ep. 163: "The Maisie Glotz File" 20.07.2015

The Problem : Everything has a psychic cost. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Casper Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Casper . An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for $50 off.

Ep. 162: "April's Cream" 13.07.2015

The Problem : John’s not sitting on his gilded tortoise.

Ep. 161: "It's Ramifications!" 09.07.2015

The Problem : The only real wealth is property. VoteRoderick

Ep. 160: "Gidgets and Gasmos" 29.06.2015

The Problem : How can a cloud be full? 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. 159: "The Climbing" 22.06.2015

The Problem : Can’t hold it back any more. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace . Use offer code “ SUPERTRAIN ” for 10% off.

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.

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