Roderick on the Line

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

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep. 615: "Number One Madam"

    The Problem: We were slender then. (Recorded on Monday, February 16, 2026.) Links “Against the Wind” — Bob Seger (1980) — “What to leave in? What to leave out?” Dave Nanian — Mastodon post about his original ’81 copy — the friend who sparked the dB’s conversation The dBs — “Black and White” (Repercussion, 1982) Don Dixon — “Girls L.T.D.” — solo track from the guy who co-produced early R.E.M. Sneakers (band, ~1975) — early NC power pop band featuring Dixon, Easter, and Stamey before they were famous Movies with Mikey — “But, did you knowwww?” Richard Hugo — “Degrees of Grey in Philipsburg” Candide — Voltaire (1759) — third episode running where Merlin has mentioned Cunegonde Claudine Longet — French singer who shot Olympic skier Spider Sabich; married to Andy Williams “Spicks and Specks” — Bee Gees (1966) — Merlin: “one of the purest pop songs ever written” “You Give a Little Love” — These crazy kids and their pies. From Bugsy Malone (1976) Marshall Brodien’s TV Magic Cards — Merlin bought his trick cards at Walgreens Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) — Roderick cites Cameron Crowe on the film’s tragic subtext about being pressured to lose virginity Groundhog Day (1993) — “what a f*****g great movie”; Ned Ryerson as “one of the all time great character actor appearances” Nut Tree (Vacaville, CA) — roadside attraction with amusement park and small airport; Roderick and his dad flew there in a small plane

  2. FEB 9

    Ep. 614: "Velour Cannon"

    The Problem: cats are not afraid to send a message. (Recorded on Monday, February 9, 2026.)

  3. FEB 2

    Ep. 613: "Patella Screws"

    The Problem: John took an impact (Recorded on Monday, February 2, 2026.)

  4. JAN 26

    Ep. 612: "Regular Doors"

    The Problem: John had to enter the order portal. (Recorded on Monday, January 26, 2026.)

  5. JAN 20

    Ep. 611: "Integrity Olympics"

    The Problem: John doesn’t see an apple. (Recorded on Monday, January 19, 2026.)

  6. JAN 12

    Ep. 610: "The Wrong Side of Capitalism"

    The Problem: They just want you mad. (Recorded on Monday, January 12, 2026.)

  7. JAN 5

    Ep. 609: "A Mule with a Checkbook"

    The Problem: His family was run on guilt. (Recorded on Monday, January 5, 2026.)

  8. 12/29/2025

    Ep. 608: "Texting Bitch Face"

    The Problem: There are people who always want to know things. (Recorded on Monday, December 29, 2025.)

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

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  • Creator
    Merlin Mann
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (c)2011-2026, John Roderick & Merlin Mann
  • Show Website
    Roderick on the Line

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