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.

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Author

Merlin Mann

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.merlinmann.com

Latest episode

Oct 5, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 68: "The Opposite of Sherlock Holmes" 04.04.2013

The Problem : Four days later, John stopped being cute.

Ep. 67: "All of the Small Beer" 26.03.2013

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 67: “All of the Small Beer” on Huffduffer The Problem : Fixing the problem at the attitude level.

Ep. 66: "If I Could Stop Time" 22.02.2013

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 66: “If I Could Stop Time” on Huffduffer The Problem : Becoming absorbed into the Grease universe.

Ep. 65: "Trumpet Discrimination" 07.02.2013

Ep. 65: Trumpet Discrimination - Roderick on the Line on Huffduffer The Problem : Legislating a change of heart in someone who’s not you.

Ep. 64: "Sunset University" 01.02.2013

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 64, “Sunset University” on Huffduffer The Problem : Let’s say you had a two-frog cannon.

Ep. 63: "A Topcoat of Bonkers" 24.01.2013

Ep. 63: “A Topcoat of Bonkers” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem : One day, you will love me.

Ep. 62: "Cat Butt Was Real" 16.01.2013

Ep. 62: “Cat Butt Was Real” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem : Portland is throbbing with food truck energy.

Ep. 61: "Neighborhood Stick Fight" 09.01.2013

Ep. 61: “Neighborhood Stick Fight” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem : We could all benefit from some local bloodsport.

Ep. 60: "Writ in His Boots" 31.12.2012

Ep. 60: “Writ in His Boots” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem : Unintentionally inspiring The Institutional Memory of Filson .

Ep. 59: "Insufferabilityism" 20.12.2012

Roderick on the Line , Ep. 59: ”Insufferabilityism” on Huffduffer The Problem : It might just take a mutant astronaut to survive this sarcophabus.

Archive Holiday Edition - "The Story of Lola" 13.12.2012

Ep. 44: “The Story of Lola” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer With John on tour and the holiday season literally upon us ( literally ), the next few weeks of our Roderick on the Line program will, regrettably, be compelled to hew to an unusually-erratic release schedule. But, in deference to the Spirit of Christmas, we’d like to share with you a Very Special Episode™ f...

Ep. 58: "Squirearchy of Monks" 06.12.2012

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 58: “Squirearchy of Monks” on Huffduffer The Problem : At least John got an A in Newspaper.

Ep. 57: "Unfair" 29.11.2012

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 57: “Unfair” on Huffduffer The Problem : We should all be living in Atlantis.

Ep. 56: "We Paradise in Our Wake" 15.11.2012

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 56: “We Paradise in Our Wake” on Huffduffer The Problem : Brokering a rapprochement with Terrence and the world’s angriest roof-dog.

Ep. 55: "A Welsh Troll" 08.11.2012

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 55: “A Welsh Troll” on Huffduffer The Problem : Life with a German disease.

Ep. 54: "This Is Not YOUR Kennel" 02.11.2012

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 54: “This Is Not YOUR Kennel” on Huffduffer The Problem : Sitting on Daddy’s lap may be all that saves you from the Gestapo.

Ep. 53: "Kennebunkhead" 26.10.2012

Ep. 53: “Kennebunkhead” on Huffduffer The Problem : It’s time people learn how to become a gentleman with John.

Ep. 52: "The Choad Building" 18.10.2012

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 52: “The Choad Building” on Huffduffer The Problem : It’s time we change business culture with a scimitar.

Ep. 51: "In Pursuit of an Errant Leaf" 15.10.2012

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 51: “In Pursuit of an Errant Leaf” on Huffduffer The Problem : We may very well be the first generation of fruits. Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.

Ep. 50: "Check Your Six" 04.10.2012

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 50: “Check Your Six” on Huffduffer The Problem : John was supposed to be Joe Junior. Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.

Ep. 49: "A Red Light in a Strange Town" 27.09.2012

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 49: “A Red Light in a Strange Town” on Huffduffer The Problem : Would you like to donate a dollar for penis cancer? Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.

Ep. 48: "Wherever Trail Needs to Be Built" 20.09.2012

The Problems : There needs to be a lot more exhaustion in this country; we were really tearing through popes there for a while; one hickie, and suddenly you’re out-of-uniform; Billy Corgan: The Seriousest Kid on Earth ; retirees and toddlers should NOT be sharing a classroom; why John could never be a full Grateful Dead person; pull up those goddamned pants— like a gentleman ; when gan...

Ep. 47: "Esquivalience" 13.09.2012

The Problem : You better hope to Christ you brought everything you’ll need. [ image via ] bethefawn - That’s the best you can do.

Ep. 46 Special: Origin of Roderick on the Line 10.09.2012

Ep. 46 Special: Origin of Roderick on the Line - Roderick on the Line on Huffduffer 5by5 | Back to Work #31: You Can Polish AC/DC All Day Long (August 30, 2011) Hey, gang. Merlin here. One year ago this week, the first episode of Roderick on the Line went up. To commemorate the occasion, I wanted to share a little bit of history with you, as well as just say, “ thanks .” Here’s t...

Ep. 45: "The Conditions of Love" 05.09.2012

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 45: “The Conditions of Love” on Huffduffer The Problem : It’s become unfashionable to punch people in the nose.

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