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Merlin Mann’s frank & candid weekly phone call with John Roderick of The Long Winters.
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- 6 days ago
Ep. 639: "A Third App"
The Problem: John doesn’t instill enough fear in people. (Recorded on September 14, 2026.)
- 3 weeks ago
Ep. 638: "The Great Boy Theory"
The Problem: The child is the father of the horse. (Recorded on August 24, 2026.)
- Aug 17, 2026
Ep. 637: "River Lion"
The Problem: Trees can’t eavesdrop. (Recorded on August 17, 2026.)
- Aug 11, 2026
Ep. 636: "A Baseball Game Long"
The Problem: That type is Eric. (Recorded on August 10, 2026.)
- Aug 3, 2026
Ep. 635: "Champagne Funeral Room"
The Problem: We’re living in an earnest time. (Recorded on August 3, 2026.)
- Jul 27, 2026
Ep. 634: "Turnkey Friend"
The Problem: Gateway to Recreation (Recorded on July 27, 2026.)
- Jul 13, 2026
Ep. 633: "The Grandmother of Europe"
The Problem: They’re all iconoclasts. (Recorded on July 13, 2026.)
- Jul 7, 2026
Ep. 632: "Lady Applause"
The Problem: John tries to see the people who are singing. (Recorded on July 6, 2026.)
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