Reconcilable Differences

277: A Comma for Christmas

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 and build quality in toys for grown men and sometimes children. Credits Audio Editor: 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. Merlin's toot: "I may have figured out why my phone keeps dimming." Maclock on Ali Express Hatsune Miku figurine at Walmart Frieren figurine Hand-painted model kit of Nausicaä riding Kai - Reddit Stellar Blade’s Eve figurine Calico Critters LEGO Friends LEGO Creator 3in1 LEGO Duplo LEGO Quatro Four-Byte Burger recreation story - YouTubeFour-Byte Burger pixel art, by Jack Haegar (1985) re-digitized by Stuart Brown, Four-Byte Burger recreation (PNG) Cheltenham (typeface) - WikipediaIn 2003, The New York Times introduced a more unified Cheltenham typographic palette for its headline use in the print edition. Elmo's World: Jackets (DVD Rip) - YouTube James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5 (261) – Corgi Model Club USA

276: Fact Bobby

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: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code DIFFS with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. Credits Audio Editor: 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. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! Bloody Sunday (2002) Peelers - Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives Why are the Irish police called peelers? - Quora Plants with Seeds that Stick to your Clothing (aka burs), by Miles Hearn Kenny Rogers and the First Edition - Wikipedia The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias Richard Dormer - Wikipedia Game of Thrones cast singing I Hope I Don't Fall In Love With You, by Tom Waits Magic (1978) Trailer - YouTube

275: Horse Magician League

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 on the social component of arc raiding. Credits Audio Editor: 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. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! Dog Accidentally Shoots and Injures a Pennsylvania Man, the Police Say - The New York Times Dog-Centered Design - One Foot Tsunami, by Paul Kafasis OU launches wireless button allowing dogs to control household appliances INRI - Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum Clever Hans - Wikipedia Arc Raiders

274: The Floor for People

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 mechanics. Links and Show Notes: After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. In this month’s member bonus segment, your hosts discuss the first two episodes of Prur1bus (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, November 11, 2025) Credits Audio Editor: 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. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! iPulse - Iconfactory iPulse in the Apple App Store Naked swimming in gym class mentioned in the pilot episode of 21 Jump St. in 1987Written by Patrick Hasburgh, who was born in 1950. Technology Connections - YouTube Nissan Figaro - Wikipedia Marathon (2025-ish) - Wikipedia ARC Raiders ARC Raiders trailer - YouTube ARC Raiders - Wikipedia Nexon, owner of Embark Studios, makers of ARC Raiders - Wikipedia Pluribus (aka Plur1bus, aka Plurbius) - Wikipedia Rhea Seehorn - Wikipedia John’s post about a review of Top Gun - Hypercritical Pluribus’s log line“The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.” Edgar Wright: How to Do Visual Comedy - Every Frame a Painting on YouTube I Think About My Painting Goblin in The Sims a Lot - Becca Schuh in The Cut Monster Factory - YouTube

273: Concentric Circles

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 a main topic, John's kids have left for college, so what kind of changes has he noticed so far? (Recorded on Tuesday, October 28, 2025) Credits Audio Editor/First Chair Saxophonist: 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. Our Human Ancestors Were Exposed to Lead, and New Research Suggests It May Have Shaped Human Evolution - Smithsonian Magazine The Wandering Village: a game that really wears its influences on its sleeve Subway Surfers - Wikipedia Why TikTok Always Has Subway Surfers Or Family Guy Playing - YouTube Remess: an app to show stats from your Messages historyUse at your own risk! Kids in the Hall: The Eradicator - YouTube