289: The Third Kind of Show
Jun 19, 20261h 21mEp. 289
Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do.
Hosted by Relay · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 287 episodes
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John Siracusa and Merlin Mann try to figure out exactly how they got this way. Hosted by Merlin Mann and John Siracusa.
Relay hosts Reconcilable Differences, a society show with 287 episodes published.
Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do.
Merlin has a smell update, and John mourns the end of Destiny 2.
Subtitle: Don't bug the widow. This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. Links and Show Notes: This time around, it's homework, Merlin-style. (Recorded on Tuesday, May 12, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Tarantella Ident
In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach.
In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods
John has some questions for Merlin. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links
John has some questions for Merlin.
What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries.
Subtitle: If you want to get into the puffy village, you have to have a child with you. What we talk about when we talk about bagging your own groceries. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some vintage and intern
Subtitle: I never say it's for kids. Merlin has a question about a YouTube channel, and John has some notes on R.E.M. and their songs' lyrics. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copil
Merlin has a question about a YouTube channel, and John has some notes on R.E.M. and their songs' lyrics.
Subtitle: Why are you in the bathroom with our food? Merlin's Garbage Apparatus. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods
Subtitle: John's systems are a problem. On holes, art, and the nature of friendship. Links and Show Notes: On holes, art, and the nature of friendship. (Recorded on Tuesday, February 3, 2026) Credits Beloved Audio Editor
John explores how to repurpose an extra hole. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code DIFFS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Links and Show Notes:
John explores how to repurpose an extra hole.
John tells Merlin how to do a fraud with his eyeglasses, and Merlin tells John about his air fryer. Then they talk about a new thing they've both independently started using a lot.
Subtitle: Temperature is the enemy of glass. John tells Merlin how to do a fraud with his eyeglasses, and Merlin tells John about his air fryer. Then they talk about a new thing they've both independently started using a
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Reconcilable Differences is hosted by Relay. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 287 episodes.
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