Reconcilable Differences

292: Yarnfluencer

Subtitle: One time, Merlin helped Joe Walsh fix his internet.John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. Links and Show Notes: John wants to talk about a phenomenon he's observed. In this month’s member bonus segment, your hosts discuss Star City (Apple TV, 2025). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, July 21, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Senior Valve & Reed Analyst: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Technology Connections on ceiling fans - YouTube Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal…who he would later lose to in the World Cup final. Jamie Zawinski - Wikipedia An example of The JWZ Phenomenon Star City - Wikipedia

291: Too Good at Turning Off the Water

John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. Links and Show Notes: John conducts some non-elective plumbing, and your hosts check in on the World Cup. (Recorded on Thursday, July 9, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Brass Tackler: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. TBros: Trethewey Brothers plumbing in Massachusetts Mexico vs. England World Cup 2026 highlights - YouTube Mexico vs. England sets new record for most-watched soccer game in U.S. history Mexico vs. England World Cup 2026 match information

290: Toilet Cop

Subtitle: Merlin doesn't want anyone policing his corn.Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. Links and Show Notes: Merlin wants to talk about computers a little, and John has questions about why you'd throw away a toilet roll that still has some slices on it. Then, your hosts discuss an upcoming movie remake that seems kind of difficult to understand. In this month’s member bonus segment, your hosts share updates on one of their oldest topics: where they currently stand with sports and sports culture. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 23, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Embouchure Director: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Designed in California: An Apple history podcast - Kickstarter Upgrade #624: The Memory Guys Toilet paper: 4 up, 2 across - Amazon.com Toilet paper: 30 rolls - Costco Magic (1978) Trailer - YouTube Sam Raimi To Helm ‘Magic’ For Lionsgate - Deadline.comA modern adaptation of the William Goldman original that starred Anthony Hopkins. Sam Raimi - Letterboxd Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Labyrinth 2, directed by Robert Eggers? - Letterboxd The men’s runner-up trophy “tray” at Wimbledon Jimmy Connors 1991 US Open run - YouTube FoxTrax (NHL glowing puck) - Wikipedia FoxTrak example - YouTube The terrible Gorton’s Fisherman New York Islanders logo (1995/96-1996/97) The current New York Islanders logo New York Islanders logo history(?) The New Yorker’s “View of the World from 9th Avenue” cover - Wikipedia

289: The Third Kind of Show

Subtitle: Siracusa remembers he was upset that his head was bleeding.Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. Links and Show Notes: Merlin's fans are spinning, and John has thoughts on a novel new Secret Weird Things People Do. (Recorded on Tuesday, June 9, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Woodwinds Wrangler: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. John’s appsHyperspace, SwitchGlass, and Front and Center. Jason Santa Maria’s website Jason Santa Maria’s website in 2005 How Bryce Harper uses toothpaste Can You Pet the Dog? - Wikipedia Can You Pet the Dog on Bluesky IEEE 754 - Wikipedia How Integers and Floats WorkA Wizard Zine, by Julia Evans An example of a “Natural Playground”

288: Live Service Game

Merlin has a smell update, and John mourns the end of Destiny 2. 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 and Show Notes: Merlin has a smell update and then claims that he and John will not be discussing a dog-involved shooting. Next, John mourns the end of Destiny 2, a game he has been playing for over a decade. So dawn goes down to day… In this month’s member bonus segment, your hosts discuss season 50 of Survivor. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, May 26, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Conch Announcer: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Guardian blames the dog“Dog shoots woman with shotgun at Nebraska convenience store” On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King James Joyce - Wikipedia Stephen Colbert Takes The Colbert Questionert (Extended Version) - YouTube The End of Destiny 2“Every end is a new beginning” Penny Arcade’s farewell to Destiny Lorne Michaels - Wikipedia Simmotion Survivor - CBS.com Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans - Fandom.com Coldplay: Yellow - YouTube Fair-Play Whodunnit - tvtropes.org Parvati Shallow