Reconcilable Differences
John Siracusa and Merlin Mann try to figure out exactly how they got this way. Hosted by Merlin Mann and John Siracusa.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 103 minutes
- Episodes
- 268
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
228: Big Filter Boy
John has Follow-Up on the Ides of March that leads to an examination of Roman numerals, contextual adjectives, and the challenge of adapting software for the peoples of Volapük.
01:34:13 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
227: Settled Business
Your hosts begin unpacking some of the things it took them too long to realize
01:44:48 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
226: A Weak Button
John shares some updates on "Secret Weird Things [Other] People Do,"
01:30:16 |
Fri 19 Jan 2024
225: Leavings and Learnings
On the complexities and frustrations around seeking medical help. Especially when it involves more than just finding an egg.
01:57:09 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
224: A Second Lap of the Babies
The main topic this week is ideal versus actual holiday plans.
01:25:02 |
Sat 23 Dec 2023
223: The Problem Is It’s Accurate
Merlin's networking is not working, John continues to be vexed by UK speakers, and they both can't stop talking about the software and services that ostensibly exists to help them watch moving pictur…
01:22:49 |
Sat 09 Dec 2023
222: It’s Captured My Almonds
Your hosts return to topics around AI—with a focus on the new class of wearables intended to bridge the gap between meatspace and The Great Intelligence.
01:35:27 |
Fri 24 Nov 2023
221: Best, First, Favorite
As a main topic, your hosts officially introduce their concept of "Best, First, Favorite" (or "BFF"). An exegesis ensues on the distinctions and purposes of this powerful new Thought Technology.
01:44:53 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
220: The Light From a Dying Star
Your hosts talk about pronunciation and BFFs.
01:20:12 |
Tue 31 Oct 2023
219: Theater Kids and Sad People
Your hosts discuss _Station Eleven_ and strategies for surviving a given apocalypse.
01:38:51 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
218: Train Parliament
John introduces an unusual work-from-home practice. Which leads to your hosts wondering how they would row across the ocean in an open boat.
01:12:43 |
Fri 29 Sep 2023
217: Broken on Both Ends
How should we be supporting social media platforms we like (or hope to like)?
01:29:58 |
Fri 15 Sep 2023
216: Erroneous Beeping
In Follow-up, John shares some updates on his tile and paint journey. Also, he reaches a critical junction in the saga of his freezer.
01:17:37 |
Fri 01 Sep 2023
215: They Did Start Tomorrow
In Follow-Up, John has updates on his omnibus home improvement project. As a main topic, Merlin is interrogated about his AI journey.
02:04:12 |
Sat 19 Aug 2023
214: First Farm in New York
John reports in with his Vacation Results, but he seems reluctant to set Merlin up with his aunt.
01:26:18 |
Fri 04 Aug 2023
213: Double Crown
John interrogates the source of Merlin's recent infection.
01:29:01 |
Fri 21 Jul 2023
212: Green Grow the Onions
John has questions about Merlin's recent Wedding Results.
01:36:33 |
Fri 07 Jul 2023
211: A Very Bad Grayble
As a main topic, your hosts talk about Apple's recent Vision Pro announcement.
02:12:51 |
Fri 23 Jun 2023
209: Trick Food
How would your hosts approach teaching the other to be them?
01:19:23 |
Fri 26 May 2023
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