John shares a harrowing ordeal involving Apple IDs. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Merlin thinks John is late, and John thinks Merlin needs to check his NTP server. Merlin's family is watching The Office , and this leads to a discussion of sit...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 99
Can't we just always have the flaps face the same way? Shouldn't we just stack the forks here in the forks area? Why is Daisy leaving caltrops in the hallway? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Burrow : The Luxury Couch for Real Life. Save up to $500 o...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 98
This week's sprawling main topic is "Emotional Labor." Who ends up ordering the birthday cake as well as justifying the ways of boss to employee? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Burrow : The Luxury Couch for Real Life. Save $75. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 97
John confronts Merlin on his disloyalty, and this leads to John interrogating Merlin's newfound fondness for NBA basketball. Yes: sports are discussed. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with a warning. Merlin ...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 96
More Project Talk. Merlin introduces the idea of "The Message Gift," and John wonders if Merlin's new desk has memory. Amazon should let you say when a box is from Santa. So much cardboard. Now, the IKEA child's kitchen is in danger of being disappeared. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off ...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 95
This week's main topic is the long-running ABC reality show, "Survivor." Perhaps you've heard of it. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Kane 11 : Premium socks in precisely your size. Get 20% off your first order. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with some discussion of the recent Do By Friday Holiday Party, then John takes the axe to Merlin's latest ...
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 94
John interrogates Merlin about his heartbeat, and Merlin reveals he’s conducting a personal longitudinal study. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code DIFFS20 for $20 off your first order of contact lenses Kane 11 : Premium socks in precisely your size. Get 20% off your first order. Links and Show Notes...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 93
John helps Merlin understand which places are and are not on Long Island. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Kane 11 : Premium socks in precisely your size. Get 20% off your first order. Molekule : The only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Use diffs for $75 off. Links and Show Notes: This week’s wraparound episode kicks off with coverage of Merlin's new overalls and baby-bottle-nipple hat. John has some thoughts on this new sartorial turn, and Merlin has que...
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 92
This week’s main topic concerns the Gimlet podcast, "Heavyweight," and how we think about redoing (or undoing) the past. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with the Mid-Term Election Extravaganza. Merlin is definitely not watching the results, and John realizes he shouldn’t have checked in at all. Listeners are assigned Spoiler Slot home...
Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 91
Merlin finally asks John to explain his fondness for apocalyptic literature and media. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper : The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. AppOptics : Monitoring that you can afford to run everywhere. Try it free for 14 days. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with some Dear Evan Ha...
Nov 01, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 90
In this week’s main topic, John recounts his recent experience seeing "Hamilton" live on stage. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Amazon Prime Video : Watch your favorite shows & movies anywhere, anytime. Start a 7-day free trial now. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Links and Sh...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 89
John did not fix the document. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code DIFFS20 for $20 off your first order of contact lenses Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: This week, John has a musical request for Merlin, and Merlin agrees to hop on the ...
Oct 04, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 88
John and Merlin argue about the Google doc for a pretty long time. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code DIFFS. Obscura : The iPhone camera app for photography enthusiasts. Get it for free until September 25th. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with some complaining about Goog...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 87
Homework is discussed, and John confesses to once starting the world’s longest book report. John recounts his career of creative abuse of Macintosh skills back in elementary and high school, and Merlin dons his notional 43 Folders hat. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Casper : The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. eer...
Sep 05, 2018•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 86
John has some questions about a podcast Merlin likes, and this leads to a discursive walk through what makes a podcast stick. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with John’s candid assessment of Merlin’s new facial hair experiment, and Merlin expresses sympathy for John’s own grave face challenges. Ziti is briefly discussed, and...
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 85
This week’s main topic is a goodie: the things only YOU notice. The things only you care about. And, sure, the things only you don’t notice (but probably should). This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sanebox : Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $20 credit. Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Link...
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 84
The boys weigh in on The Civility Debate. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code DIFFS. Sanebox : Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: This week, Merlin has managed his time poorly and John has notes about the verisim...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 83
This week's main topic is "Getting Big in Podcasting." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Casper : The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Green Chef : The first USDA certified organic meal kit delivery service. Get $50 off your first box. Links and Show Notes: This week starts with an inhale as Merlin fails to solve seve...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 82
In what ends up being the accidental main topic, John and Merlin dive into the impossibilities of "Keeping House." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: This week opens with Merlin’s heavy reappraisal of Isle of Dogs , plus an anecdote that involves his wife slapping a remote out of his hands. John shares some strong opinions about motion smoothing a...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 81
This week’s main topic finds John interrogating Merlin about the germophobia threat model. Merlin tries to distinguish his carefulness from a three-letter condition, and John reminds us why he doesn’t make lists. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code DIFFS for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: This week’s wraparound episode begins with the annual WWDC reporting live from the show floor. Then, Merlin explains a joke an...
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 80
This week kicks off with a main topic: Kid Independence Projects. Merlin is trying a new thing, and John admits that he’s "pan-fretful." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: What kind of stuff do you undertake to encourage your kids’ independence and responsibility? What about the fires and the knives? Merlin is proud when his daughter deceives him, but John’...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 79
This week’s main topic is tricky to label, but let’s call the jumping-off point, Millenials and Quality. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘diffs2018’ RXBAR : Whole food protein bars with simple, real ingredients. Get 25% off with promo code diffs. Instabug : In-App Feedback and Bug Reporting for Mobile Apps Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off punctuall...
May 17, 2018•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 78
This week, John and Merlin come in hot with an accidental main topic: punctuality. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. Links and Show Notes: Is punctuality important, and how much tardiness can we abide from our pals and business associates? Merlin wonders if expecting punctu...
May 03, 2018•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 77
John provides much-requested follow-up on Twitter’s recently announced changes. This leads to a broader discussion of free speech and platform ownership. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘diffs2018’ Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code diffs for $30 off your contact lenses Slack : Where work happens. Links and Show Notes: Th...
Apr 18, 2018•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 76
In something like a main topic, your hosts talk about Facebook. Schadenfreude aside, Merlin struggles with why anyone is still there, while John’s not so sure some people will ever leave. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘diffs’. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code DI...
Apr 04, 2018•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 75
This week's main topic concerns The Oscars and the general phenomenon of industry award shows. What makes us get into these things, and who do we pull for? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘diffs2018’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on ...
Mar 22, 2018•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 74
For something like a main topic, things turn to trying to talk to kids about…stuff. A "Predestination"-style thought experiment is considered. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code DIFFS for 15% off. Links and...
Mar 08, 2018•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 73
This week's main topic: "What If Productivity, but Too Much?" In the pursuit of efficiency and professional development, how do you know when you’ve gone too far? And what are the downsides when you do? This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code DIFFS. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on g...
Feb 22, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 72
This week's broad-ranging main topic is lyrics. John wonders how many people care about the words as much as he does, and Merlin considers what happened when Lisa met Chelsea at the knocking school. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code DIFFS. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass...
Feb 08, 2018•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 71
John has fence problems, Merlin is riding a weird new vehicle, and the guys discuss “Patriot.” This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper : Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with Daisy making a run for it and pretty ...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 70
