Episodes 286
Avg. Duration 1h 41m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (433)
Since Jun 2015
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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99%
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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.

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286: Ain’t Nothin’ Gonna Break My Stride

May 08, 2026 1h 49m

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…

285: The Regular Amount of Hopelessness

Apr 24, 2026 1h 52m

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…

284: Burger Boy

Apr 10, 2026 1h 24m

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…

283: Famous in My Head

Mar 27, 2026 1h 45m

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…

282: Sadness Accrues

Mar 13, 2026 1h 42m

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…

281: I’m the Hero

Feb 27, 2026 1h 36m

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,…

280: How Dangerous I Can Be

Feb 12, 2026 1h 46m

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…

279: I Promised Myself I Wasn't Going to Be Excited

Jan 30, 2026 2h 20m

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…

278: You’re a Dingleberry

Jan 16, 2026 1h 37m

Subtitle: “I am the oven now.”Merlin shares his Large Appliance Results. (Recorded on Tuesday, January 6, 2026) Links and Show Notes: Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry…

277: A Comma for Christmas

Jan 02, 2026 1h 21m

John's new art piece leads to a discussion of accuracy and build quality in toys for grown men and sometimes children. Links and Show Notes: John's new art piece leads to a discussion of accuracy…

276: Fact Bobby

Dec 19, 2025 1h 37m

Subtitle: You can’t yell at math.A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. (Recorded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025) This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by:…

275: Horse Magician League

Dec 05, 2025 1h 3m

Subtitle: The beginning, the beginning!The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. Links and Show Notes: The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates…

274: The Floor for People

Nov 21, 2025 1h 25m

Subtitle: Everybody starts out with the same quarter.After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social…

273: Concentric Circles

Nov 07, 2025 1h 37m

Empty Nest Results. (Recorded on Tuesday, October 28, 2025) Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some quick Follow-Up on Merlin's hot phone and how our ancestors' brains dealt with Lead. For…

272: My Bibles and Books

Oct 23, 2025 1h 46m

Subtitle: Merlin can still smell the slide oil.TiVo: The Exit Interview. Links and Show Notes: John leads us through the TiVo Exit Interview. In this month’s member bonus segment, your hosts…

271: My System is Symmetrical

Oct 10, 2025 1h 26m

Subtitle: “Periscope up!”Main topic is the various voices in our heads. If the technology existed to expose the workings of our interior world, what do we imagine it might look like? Links and Show…

270: We Inflated Our Pants

Sep 25, 2025 2h 18m

Swimming naked in school and thinking about Lead. Links and Show Notes: In Follow-Up, listeners share their experiences with Swimming Naked in School. Won't someone please think of the pool filters?…

269: The Rope Elf

Sep 12, 2025 1h 35m

Subtitle: This is where the tractors go.John shares the results of some fascinating recent polling on TV obstructions and chewing gum swallowing. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is…

268: Beach Grit

Aug 29, 2025 1h 38m

Subtitle: “No Scraps!”Canada blames the dog, John presents his Vacation Results, and Merlin talks about the beach. In this month's bonus member segment, Merlin shares some Professional Expert…

267: Crumbs and Soldiers

Aug 14, 2025 1h 30m

Subtitle: We called them latex invitations.John reports back with his Billy Joel Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success…

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