The Problem: These British musicians don’t respect their culture. (Recorded on Monday, January 22, 2024.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John is always seeing the light across the water. (Recorded on Monday, January 15, 2024.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John gets a million pitches from people. (Recorded on Monday, January 8, 2024.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: Don’t you have a wife? (Recorded on Monday, January 1, 2024.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John took the class wrong. (Recorded on Monday, December 18, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John doesn’t have the ability to call krampuses down upon people. (Recorded on Monday, December 11, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: Oh, no. Not one of these Daddy roads. (Recorded on Monday, November 20, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John is at peak “Fuck You.” (Recorded on Monday, November 6, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: There should be a button that just solves problems in general. (Recorded on Monday, October 23, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: That ride costs extra. (Recorded on Monday, October 16, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: Thought is the death of sin. (Recorded on Monday, October 2, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by When I Pretend to Fall. Pre-order your copy of the epochal 2003 album by The Long Winters on fancy colored vinyl.

The Problem: John is all out of knee. (Recorded on Monday, September 18, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: None of the hats fit John. (Recorded on Monday, September 11, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: Pimples are an opportunity. John and Merlin have a wide-ranging conversation. (Recorded on Monday, August 28, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: Merlin fell on his keys. (Recorded on Monday, August 21, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John came up in airplanes. (Recorded on Monday, August 7, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: They don’t have their Coca-Cola license. (Recorded on Monday, July 31, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: We’re all eating at the same cereal bar. (Recorded on Monday, July 24, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John only sees what he’s shown. (Recorded on Monday, July 17, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John forgot to get an end table. (Recorded on Monday, July 10, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John must have accomplished something wind chimes. (Recorded on Monday, June 26, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John is a different kind of dog. (Recorded on Monday, June 19, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: It’s nice to turn things down. (Recorded on Monday, June 12, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: You have to understand what a Kundalini is. (Recorded on Monday, May 29, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: They did not approve of each other. (Recorded on Monday, May 22, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Nom Nom. Fresh food for dogs, delivered. 50% off your no-risk, two-week trial with the offer code, “RODERICK”

The Problem: John’s not allowed to go to Egypt without his kid. (Recorded on Monday, May 1, 2023) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It was a box of props that John brought. (Recorded on Monday, April 24, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: Ken is a punner. (Recorded on Monday, April 17, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It was Picture Day. (Recorded on Monday, April 10, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John’s liver was somewhere else. (Recorded on Monday, April 3, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John will follow you down a manhole. (Recorded on Monday, March 20, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John was seeing all the people in their church clothes. (Recorded on Monday, March 13, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John’s daughter requested a push. (Recorded on Monday, March 6, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John has a list of people that he feels bad for. (Recorded on Monday, February 20, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It didn’t connect under John’s nose. (Recorded on Monday, February 13, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It’s roughly the same piece of wood. (Recorded on Monday, February 6, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: A lot of us are leading a provisional life. (Recorded on Monday, January 23, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: The guy rolled up with a full dog. (Recorded on Monday, January 9, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Things come over John’s family transom. (Recorded on Monday, January 2, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: All three of the wrong answers are just dumb. (Recorded on Monday, December 12, 2022.) 😬 Quiz: Are you fluent in Gen Z office slang? Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.

The Problem: John sat by the globe. 🎶 Roderick on the Line, Ep. 483: “The Power Girls” Playlist (Recorded on Monday, December 5, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John doesn’t know what the baseline is. (Recorded on Monday, November 28, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John wants to find a problem with it. Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.

The Problem: What happens if the mule dies? (Recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John was a buff. (Recorded on Monday, October 31, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: What the fuck is Jim McNeil doing here? (Recorded on Monday, October 24, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: Mr. Roderick has a need-to-know first name. (Recorded on Monday, October 17, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.

The Problem: The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has a vampire problem. (Recorded on Monday, October 3, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.

The Problem: John is somewhere between a Dane and a Scot. (Recorded on Monday, September 26, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: John was a country mouse. (Recorded on Monday, September 19, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It’s just one of those things. (Recorded on Monday, September 12, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John is too emotionally fragile. (Recorded on Monday, August 29, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John doesn’t smile frivolously. (Recorded on Monday, August 22, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Mores are thought eels. (Recorded on Monday, August 15, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Problem: There was a very dirty guy. (Recorded on Monday, August 8, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There’s no love in this. (Recorded on Monday, July 25, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The crows really love those grubs. (Recorded on Monday, July 11, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John is powered by confusion. (Recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Unfortunately, his name can only be scatted. (Recorded on Monday, June 13, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John lost the gravestone many years ago. (Recorded on Monday, May 30, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: It’s a moldy country. (Recorded on Monday, May 23, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John had to be that guy (Recorded on Monday, May 16, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John seeks out cops to talk to. (Recorded on Monday, May 2, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Here comes Baby Yoda. (Recorded on Monday, April 25, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. Radio Shack Flyer, 1991 This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John is the Russian Army. (Recorded on Monday, April 18, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You’re responsible for keeping the swimming pool clean. (Recorded on Monday, April 11, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You have to learn to be fake realistically. (Recorded on Monday, March 28, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John has some minor electrical problems. (Recorded on Monday, March 14, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: The Bang Bang Machine brought some friends. (Recorded on Monday, March 7, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John needed to get the sump pump functioning. (Recorded on Monday, February 28, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. 🇺🇦 Ukraine-Russia Twitter List This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Wealthfront. Start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There’s Magic John and Science John. (Recorded on Monday, February 14, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: Davey always should have been famous. (Recorded on Monday, February 7, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You can’t talk about wood paneling. (Recorded on Monday, January 31, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Wealthfront. Start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE.

The Problem: John made a divot. (Recorded on Monday, January 24, 2022.) Support John’s work via Patreon. Read Merlin’s Wisdom Project. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: A stencil plays into the story. (Recorded on Monday, January 17, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Wealthfront. Start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John lost his movie rights. (Recorded on Sunday, Monday 10, 2022.) Support John’s work on Patreon. 📼 Merlin’s New 90s Indie Playlist: “Come on Down to Ninety-Four” This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Masterworks Start building an intelligent portfolio today. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John says it’s something in the seaweed. Support John’s work on Patreon. (Recorded on Monday, December 20, 2021.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John was interrogating the apartment. (Recorded on Monday, December 6, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John was only allowed to pick two flavors. (Recorded on Monday, November 29, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John needs a reverse annulment. (Recorded on Monday, November 15, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John has contributed to the energy of the machine. (Recorded on Monday, November 8, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: John’s mouth is his own. (Recorded on Monday, November 1, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It’s not John’s tool. (Recorded on Monday, October 18, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John loves big loud noises. (Recorded on Monday, October 4, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You can’t cheat a transparent man. (Recorded on Monday, September 27, 2021.) Nelson’s Weblog: life / cpap-obstructive-sleep-apnea Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Headspace. Start your free one month trial with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John is Mr. Tweaky Back. (Recorded on Monday, September 20, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Everything defaults to your Mom. (Recorded on Monday, September 6, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John had a blown-out knee. (Recorded on Monday, August 30, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: John was not thinking about kissing stopped-time girls. (Recorded on Monday, August 23, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: John was in a rolling bubble. (Recorded on Monday, August 16, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The fried egg is not optional. (Recorded on Monday, July 26, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: Anything can be a chili. (Recorded on Monday, July 19, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John had to agree to terms. (Recorded on Monday, July 12, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: John is the outlier. (Recorded on Monday, July 5, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: He just needs to broom it off. (Recorded on Monday, June 21, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy? (Recorded on Monday, June 14, 2021) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: No one else in the house was allowed to touch his egg pan. (Recorded on Monday, May 31, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There was some noise down in the ravine. (Recorded on Monday, May 24, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Headspace. Start your free one month trial with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It’s definitely weathered. (Recorded on Monday, May 17, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John ordered one twenty dollar thing too many. (Recorded on Monday, May 10, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Headspace. Start your free one month trial with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There’s fifteen kinds of introvert. (Recorded on Monday, May 3, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John always felt like he should turn the taciturninity out at the world. (Recorded on Monday, April 19, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There are too many stadia in this town. (Recorded on Monday, April 12, 2021.) 👉 Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: You never know what a whale’s going to do. (Recorded on Monday, April 5, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: There’s no book about right now. (Recorded on Monday, March 29, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: John knows the door knob. (Recorded on Monday, March 22, 2021.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Headspace. Start your free one month trial with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John has a bulldozer across the alley. (Recorded on Monday, March 15, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John was the tree. (Recorded on Monday, March 8, 2021.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Headspace. Start your free one month trial with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John is a resolute soda finisher. (Recorded on Monday, March 1, 2021.) Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: Would you bring me some tape? (Recorded on Monday, February 22, 2021.)

The Problem: There are so many half-built pyramids. (Recorded on Monday, February 15, 2021.) 👉 Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You never know when you’re going to need more money. (Recorded on Monday, February 8, 2021.) 👉 Support John’s work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It’s the trim that belongs to the room. (Recorded on Monday, February 1, 2021.) 👉 Support John’s work on Patreon.

The Problem: We’ve all got our twenties tragedies. (Recorded on Monday, January 25, 2021.)

The Problem: John wants to get the story. (Recorded on Monday, December 21, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John was trying to please the Germans. (Recorded on Monday, December 14, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John was either a dork or a goober. (Recorded on Monday, December 7, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: The third time, it really kicked in. (Recorded on Monday, November 30, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Headspace. Start your free one month trial with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John can’t whistle loud. (Recorded on Monday, November 23, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Headspace. Start your free one month trial with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: I never thought this would happen to me. (Recorded on Monday, November 16, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Holus-Bolus Winery. Independent wine for independent people. Get 15% off your order with offer code “roderick15.”

The Problem: Your life is a boat. (Recorded on Monday, November 9, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Holus-Bolus Winery. Independent wine for independent people. Get 15% off your order with offer code “roderick15.”

The Problem: Bringing nothing to a gun fight. (Recorded on Monday, November 2, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Holus-Bolus Winery. Independent wine for independent people. Get 15% off your order with offer code “roderick15.” Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John doesn’t want his diary to just be a list of cricks. (Recorded on Monday, October 19, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John still wants to live on the space station. (Recorded on Monday, October 12, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free.

The Problem: John doesn’t want to be part of your art happening. (Recorded on Monday, October 5, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The throbbing would be upsetting. (Recorded on Monday, September 28, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John likes to divide his life up into stories. (Recorded on Monday, September 21, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free.

The Problem: We were ruining the world. (Recorded on Monday, September 7, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There’s no subtext to anything in the suburbs. (Recorded on Monday, August 24, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John didn’t have the Montessori balls. (Recorded on Monday, August 17, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: John wants to set it and forget it. (Recorded on Monday, August 3, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John only had rolls of nickels. (Recorded on Monday, July 27, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John got a pity out. (Recorded on Monday, July 20, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

NOT a Problem: John likes a mess. (Recorded on Monday, July 6, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It’s a bad time to own a Persian. (Recorded on Monday, June 29, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free.

The Problem: John is his own Time Loki. (Recorded on Monday, June 22, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: She was a Lifestyle Egyptian. (Recorded on Monday, June 15, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John was there for the chainsaw incident. (Recorded on Monday, June 8, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: John has a ravine. (Recorded on Monday, June 1, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John rarely pushes a minister. (Recorded on Monday, May 25, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: Read the room. (Recorded on Monday, May 18, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John’s not here to impress the snorks. (Recorded on Monday, May 11, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free.

The Problem: John was the chase vehicle. (Recorded on Monday, May 4, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John is trying not to paddle alone in life. (Recorded on Monday, April 27, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John feels like the world is changing. (Recorded on Monday, April 20, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John has rarely driven a car hard and hung it up wet. (Recorded on Monday, April 13, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: John deserves unenjoyment. (Recorded on Monday, April 6, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John’s quiet life involved danger. (Recorded on Monday, March 30, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: In this economy? (Recorded on Monday, March 23, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Everybody was trying to get out of Florida. (Recorded on Monday, March 16, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. ExpressVPN. Protect yourself and get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free.

The Problem: John has a bastik of bits. (Recorded on Monday, March 2, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Through With Love. Get the long-awaited debut record by The Western State Hurricanes today.

The Problem: This is the new normal. (Recorded on Monday, February 24, 2020.)

The Problem: John was getting buffeted. (Recorded on Monday, February 17, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John is manually processing. (Recorded on Monday, February 3, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John received lessons on mankind. (Recorded on Monday, January 27, 2020.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The love has gone out of pizza. (Recorded on Monday, January 13, 2020.) Please come see John and Merlin at SF Sketchfest on January 15th. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com.

The Problem: You don’t sit in another man’s corn. (Recorded on Monday, January 6, 2020.) Please come see John and Merlin at SF Sketchfest on January 15th. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The AIs become UIs. (Recorded on Monday, December 30, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com.

The Problem: John is off his bubble. (Recorded on Monday, December 16, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The costume is telling you what to think. (Recorded on Monday, December 9, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

On Chasing the Right “Zero” | kung fu grippe The Problem: An emotional response is not required. (Recorded on Monday, December 2, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Away. Thoughtful products designed to change how you see the world. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” at checkout for $20 off a suitcase. Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There was a fantasy map. (Recorded on Monday, November 25, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John exploited the opening. (Recorded on Monday, November 18, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Health IQ. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates for people like YOU on their life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com.

The Problem: John’s phone is fogging him. (Recorded on Monday, November 11, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It was discomfortable. (Recorded on Monday, November 4, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: The Problem: John doesn’t retain victories. (Recorded on Monday, October 28, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Away. Thoughtful products designed to change how you see the world. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” at checkout for $20 off a suitcase.

The Problem: The John’s kid is a gourd butcher. (Recorded on Monday, October 21, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: You don’t want to moisten your knickers. (Recorded on Monday, October 14, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Here come the bird people. (Recorded on Monday, October 7, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $100 off select mattresses.

The Problem: John always got free matches. (Recorded on Monday, September 30, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Throw a frog at a wall, and see if it sticks. (Recorded on Monday, September 23, 2019.) ➡️ Support the Western State Hurricanes debut LP! This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in your city. Get $5 off your first order with promo code “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: They’re thinking about going to Steve’s. (Recorded on Monday, September 16, 2019.) ➡️ Support the Western State Hurricanes debut LP! This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John is trying to carve a path. (Recorded on Monday, September 9, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: You could see the clip art version of him. (Recorded on Monday, September 2, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in your city. Get $5 off your first order with promo code “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John ports them through. (Recorded on Monday, August 26, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: It was mostly pranks. (Recorded on Monday, August 19, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John has mists of uncertainty. (Recorded on Monday, August 12, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in your city. Get $5 off your first order with promo code “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There are things that aren’t in the box. (Recorded on Monday, August 5, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John is a preservationist. (Recorded on Monday, July 29, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It was to benefit the local violin makers. (Recorded on Monday, July 22, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John was at the bottom of his learning curve. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: A vacation to 20 years ago. (Recorded on Monday, June 3, 2019.) Programming note: Roderick on the Line is taking a Summer hiatus for a couple weeks, but we’ll return with a new episode on Monday, July 15th.

The Problem: John started to have a cool. (Recorded on Monday, June 3, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: All of the good stuff is air. (Recorded on Monday, May 27, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: They Griswolded the view. (Recorded on Monday, May 27, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John couldn’t go to the macaroni and cheese store. (Recorded on Monday, May 13, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You don’t need to post. (Recorded on Monday, May 13, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Marine Layer: Clothes that make it easy to get dressed in the morning. Get 15% off your first order with code “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Only futures can know. (Recorded on Monday, May 6, 2019.) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John just sits and nods. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: I’ll bet he could golf.

The Problem: Whatever’s not in the show is not in the show.

The Problem: It’s no fun to wonder. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The genie’s gonna get me. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John’s been working on fretting. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You don’t always get the good guy. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There’s no Aloha medal. (Photo: John Scalzi) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Marine Layer: Clothes that make it easy to get dressed in the morning. Get 15% off your first order with code “SUPERTRAIN.” Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Who wants to have money? Recorded live at Sketchfest 2019. Our thanks to the crew of the Gateway Theatre. Show art by Andy Jessop.

The Problem: John could funny crash. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by RXBAR. RXBARs are whole food protein bars made with 100% real ingredients. Just real food that tastes good and is good for you. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 25% off your first order.

The Problem: John is the snorkeler.

The Problem: They all grow in the shade of the night. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. Keeps. For five minutes now and starting at just $10 per month, you’ll never have to worry about hair loss again. Offer code “SUPERTRAIN”.

The Problem: The local guy knows. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Marine Layer: Clothes that make it easy to get dressed in the morning. Get 15% off your first order with code “SUPERTRAIN.” Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John has five-thousand friends.

The Problem: John needs a window for his door. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

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The Problem: John wasn’t supposed to coast on his laurels. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Slack. Slack is a collaboration hub for work—whatever work you do. Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $20 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN20”

The Problem: John got the side-eye.

The Problem: John’s not making any wolf masks. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John found doors he liked that didn’t fit. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John was a cool sink. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Slack. Slack is a collaboration hub for work—whatever work you do. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $20 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN20”

The Problem: John’s not anybody’s Saturday Night. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $20 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN20” Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.  

The Problem: John was so dragging. 👕 Shirts! This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John hasn’t earned a chair. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Slack. Slack is a collaboration hub for work—whatever work you do. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John only had one mouse. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: HelloFresh. HelloFresh makes it so easy to cook delicious, balanced dinners for less than $10 a meal. Use promo code “ROTL60” for $30 off your first week of HelloFresh. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John doesn’t need to talk to his toaster. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by HelloFresh. HelloFresh makes it so easy to cook delicious, balanced dinners for less than $10 a meal. Use promo code “ROTL30” for $30 off your first week of HelloFresh.

The Problem: John stayed in the wrong boots. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. RXBAR. RXBARs are whole food protein bars made with 100% real ingredients. Just real food that tastes good and is good for you. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 25% off your first order.

The Problem: John didn’t need to be here. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John felt a lot of pressure. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Slack. Slack is a collaboration hub for work—whatever work you do.

The Problem: John’s so tired of carrying the internet around with him. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $20 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN20”

The Problem: John has more of a comment than a question. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. Amazon Prime Video Channels. Start your free trials of over a hundred channels.

The Problem: John has been arrived here. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: Maybe John should have driven a truck. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Slack. Slack is a collaboration hub for work—whatever work you do.

The Problem: And then what happens? This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John is not going to become the King of Thailand. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $20 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN20” Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: John had a motorcycle ride with himself. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John was a Harvey Man. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Here’s how you clever-manage John. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $30 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Casper. It’s a really good mattress. Get $50 towards select mattress by using “SUPERTRAIN” at check out.

The Problem: No Plae. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” RXBAR. RXBARs are whole food protein bars made with 100% real ingredients. Just real food that tastes good and is good for you. Use offer code “ROTL” for 25% off your first order. Casper. It’s a really good mattress. Get $50 towards select mattress by using “SUPERTRAIN” at check out.

The Problem: John never had a pinky ring phase. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: They don’t know how to be. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

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The Problem: That’s not how you make a friend. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $30 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off select mattress purchases.

The Problem: John was conjuring a house orb. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: That’s what you tell a snork. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Warby Parker. Order your free Home Try-On frames today.

The Problem: Dick was in on it. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Casper. For a limited time, visit Casper.com/savings to receive 10% off your order with any mattress purchase. This special offer expires May 29th, 2018. Terms and conditions apply.

The Problem: You’re not gonna beat it. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $30 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: We gotta take your fingernails. Merlin’s Playlists This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: It’s the kind of rustic John believes in. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: We’re not gluing pears. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $30 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Faces were not part of the deal. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off select mattress purchases. RXBAR. RXBARs are whole food protein bars made with 100% real ingredients. Just real food that tastes good and is good for you. Use offer code “ROTL” for 25% off your first order. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: A loaves and fishes type situation. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: We could find Gilligan. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: There were between 13 and 30 cars. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: So, obviously. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order. Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off select mattress purchases.

The Problem: It’s not on-brand. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Simple Contacts. Renew your contact lens prescription with a doctor-designed vision test and reorder your lenses — from anywhere, on your schedule. Get $30 off your order with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: Too poor for curtains. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: Everybody has their Pablo. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off select mattress purchases.

The Problem: John didn’t know there was going to be a test. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: Everybody’s got a different kind of generosity. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John’s laziness is his culpability.

The Problem: Three days is exactly enough time to really feel your death. Recorded live on Tuesday January 16th for SF Sketchfest at Gateway Theatre in San Francisco. Photo credit: Kevin Sliech. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off select mattress purchases.

The Problem: It was the first thing that John had ever finished. Hey, come see Roderick on the Line live at Sketchfest on TUESDAY January 16th. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: None of the Aidans were interested. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: It wasn’t three-appropriate. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: The ignition coil did what? Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off your mattress purchase.

The Problem: John failed to to be quiet. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: Adriano Goldschmied. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by HelloFresh. HelloFresh makes it so easy to cook delicious, balanced dinners for less than $10 a meal. Use promo code “ROTL30” for $30 off your first week of HelloFresh.

The Problem: They bought Uncle Jack’s claim. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Get your free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code “ROTL” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. We have shirts!

The Problem: It’s a private moment John had with the roast beef. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Get your free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code “ROTL” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. We have shirts!

The Problem: John was a drug addict and an unknown. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Hello Fresh. Hello Fresh makes it so easy to cook delicious, balanced dinners for less than $10 a meal. Use promo code “ROTL30” for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off your mattress purchase. We have shirts!

The Problem: They started arguing with the graphic. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by:Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.RXBAR. RXBARs are whole food protein bars made with 100% real ingredients. Just real food that tastes good and is good for you. Use offer code “ROTL” for 25% off your first order.

The Problem: He was a literal pants prospector. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Hello Fresh makes it so easy to cook delicious, balanced dinners for less than $10 a meal. Use promo code “ROTL30” for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh

The Problem: John has a friend in the diamond business. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that continues to revolutionize its line of products to create an exceptionally comfortable sleep experience, one night at a time. Use promo code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off your mattress purchase.

The Problem: John identified a dutch. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you’re wearing right now. Use offer code “ROTL” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John’s touched more dicks than you’ve had hot dinners.

The Problem: Not to make 9/11 about me.

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The Problem: Touché, doctor lady.

The Problem: You can’t finger-gun a child. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: John moved a cheese.

The Problem: Everybody had stars on their collars.

The Problem: John is a time geographer.

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The Problem: He made his bones to Jefferson Airplane.

The Problem: Fudge.

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The Problem: How would we even know?

The Problem: John has a barn door.

The Problem: John was their weekend.

The Problem: Orange was John’s favorite color.

The Problem: Everybody thinks about their butt. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: She had the No. 2 pencil.

The Problem: John is the memory thief. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: John was seeking pixies.

The Problem: John comes correct.

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The Problem: How’s Peepaw?

The Problem: The truck has a very distinctive exhaust note. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Audible. Get your free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership.

The Problem: There’s nothing between here and there except UFOs. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: John is not an umbrella man.

The Problem: John is an interloper.

The Problem: They were very far apart on the suave scale. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Audible. Get your free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership.

The Problem: There were engines in the doors. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: John’s gonna figure out what it means.

The Problem: Put your bogey on an apple box.

The Problem: She’s never seen a star war. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show!

The Problem: More of a Platonic Elon Musk. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: They saw the ad in the Penny Nickel. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Code for easy mobile payments.

The Problem: They’re not above a breakfast movie. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John met the English Tony Randall. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: John got a terse email from a bride. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Code for easy mobile payments.

The Problem: He was a great readalouder. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John is susceptible to his own goof. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: America Votes with Cards Against Humanity. Make your voice heard with Cards Against Humanity as they offer two new expansion packs about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

The Problem: John houseproofed his baby.

The Problem: John’s mom has never called him an old soul. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. The Nuisance Committee. Please stay tuned after the show for a special message about the 2016 election.

The Problem: The ump wasn’t having it. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Code for easy mobile payments. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: He tried to solve his darkness. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: America Votes with Cards Against Humanity. Make your voice heard with Cards Against Humanity as they offer two new expansion packs about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Squires lived on hot case. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: You’re their Guy Fieri. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: Fuck these particular strawberries. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: There are no totem poles in Anchorage. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by America Votes with Cards Against Humanity.

The Problem: You should join the army. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John was Latey McLaterson. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: He never lived in Pakistan. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: You’re not here to disco. Sponsored by Concert Against Humanity. An epic comedy show and concert hosted by Cards Against Humanity. Friday, August 5, 2016 at Murat Theatre in Indianapolis. Get your ticket now!

The Problem: That’s Tim Burgess, U.K.

The Problem: He didn’t believe in friendship. Warning: This episode of Roderick on the Line contains spoilers for popular holiday characters, candid discussions of never-nudes, and graphic depictions of penises in snack foods. Listener discretion is advised. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Code for easy online payments. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Casper - An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: You couldn’t find steel drums in Alaska. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Get your free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: You’re not gonna go to Unalakleet.

The Problem: You’ll find somebody with a monkey.

The Problem: They were differently-comfortable. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: It’s not Amish cake. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity.

The Problem: Their people use every part of the lighter. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Get your free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Braintree. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: John can’t change Memorial Day. New Shirts! Order by May 23rd at 8pm Eastern Time. DING! Roderick on the Line “Ding!” Shirt   #SUPERTRAIN Roderick on the Line “#SUPERTRAIN” Shirt  

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The Problem: John’s never seen a half-hobbit. New Shirts! Order by May 23rd. DING! Roderick on the Line “Ding!” Shirt   #SUPERTRAIN Roderick on the Line “#SUPERTRAIN” Shirt   This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Henry Birdseye for greeting John this month.

The Problem: There’s no place to return to. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Get your free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John would make a great congressman’s wife. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: That’s insensitive to samurai. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to The Doubleclicks for greeting John this month.

The Problem: The first thing you lose are your skis. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: Barley was a beautiful silken windhound.

The Problem: Stop using magic on Daddy. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Casper - An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: From a young age, John wanted a mustache. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to James T. Green for greeting John this month.

The Problem: How do you think big in 1960? This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: It scares the biomes. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity.

The Problem: This was Whitesnake level not-good.

The Problem: John is a panicky snorkeler. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree. Code for easy online payments. Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: No shit would be taken. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace - Get your free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: Како сте?

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The Problem: It’s a happy donkey show. SF Sketchfest 2016: Roderick on the Line This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John pulled the Christmas card. SF Sketchfest 2016: Roderick on the Line Live This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month.

The Problem: Acid Droplets Beans Pork. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Casper - An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John left a much darker streak. Hey! Our thanks to Jesse Thorn and ibarionex at Maximum Fun for their amazing help with producing this episode.

The Problem: John worked on the curves. (Recorded November 16, 2015)

The Problem: We’re dancing in Sorrells. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month. Casper. An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: Deus Ex Valvina. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: John had to pick up some apologies. (Previously: Ep. 109: “#SuperVan”) This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Sincere Engineer for greeting John this month.

The Problem: John brooks no truck. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: Dad gave ‘em the Heisman. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Cards Against Humanity - Thanks to The Nerdologues for greeting John this month.

The Problem: What is the DEAL with Methadone? This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: We killed two ducks for you. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Punkbot for greeting John this month.

The Problem: They’re sucking off a teat of largesse. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John can feel the future. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Casper - An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for $50 off.

The Problem: They billed John $300. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN” Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: We’re all baked out of trauma. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Seth Boyer for greeting John this month.

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The Problem: That’s Jared from Fire Protection. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Warby Parker - Contemporary eyeglasses that are extremely affordable and fashion-forward. Free home try-on for listeners. Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: Everybody’s an autobiographer now. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.

The Problem: It was worse than fighting boar. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Braintree - Roderick on the Line listeners get their first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Squarespace - Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: Capitalism is a thought technology. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Jonathan Mann for greeting John this month.

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The Problem: John’s not sitting on his gilded tortoise.

The Problem: The only real wealth is property. VoteRoderick

The Problem: How can a cloud be full? This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show.

The Problem: Can’t hold it back any more. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: John wanted to put an extra petal on the flower. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Need Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Need. A refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men.

The Problem: They were playing with their salads. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month.

The Problem: John knows all about LBJ. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: John aspired to have a Goody comb. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by The National Gondola Manufacturers’ Association. Helping Make the Things…That Help Make Gondolas.™

The Problem: Marlon Brando was waiting in the bushes. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Paul and Storm for greeting John this month.

The Problem: John keeps ideating. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack. The messaging app for teams.  

The Problem: What about a space station that has waterfalls? VoteRoderick Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: Aspartamé would be a pretty name for a girl. Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack. The messaging app for teams.  

The Problem: Moose ate the trees. VoteRoderick This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Kirby Krackle for greeting John this month.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 149: “The Humility Opportunities” on Huffduffer The Problem: John has a little bit of hair anxiety. VoteRoderick Sponsored by Slack Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Slack. The messaging app for teams.  

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 148: “Can’t Find the Starch” on Huffduffer The Problem: You need the belt to see the belt. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Marian Call for greeting John this month.

Ep. 147: “The Om of Surrender” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: 1997 was a bye year. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: Like a young Billy Graham. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to The Doubleclicks for greeting John this month.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 145: “Scrum of Celery” on Huffduffer The Problem: People have artisanally weaponized stroganoffs. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Ep. 144: “Gravy Fountain” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Somehow she got to Marrakesh. Sponsored by Foremost Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Foremost. A small-batch, American-made clothing line for men and women

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 143: “Traffic Cones & Retirees” on Huffduffer The Problem: Toreadors were everywhere. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: You do NOT talk about Quidditch club. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Seattle’s own, Seth Boyer, for greeting John this month!

The Problem: Everything’s gonna be fine. Sponsored by Squarespace This episode of Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Visit DreamingWithJeff.com to hear Squarespace’s collaboration with Jeff Bridges in support of his new album Sleeping Tapes. Pay any price you like to download the album, with all proceeds going to the No Kid Hungry charity.

The Problem: No migratory sex butt. This bonus episode features a live performance of Roderick on the Line that was recorded on January 23, 2015 at Verdi Club in San Francisco as part of the SF Sketchfest comedy festival. Thanks to Verdi Club Stage Manager, Robert West, for recording it. Photo Credit: Thanks to Andy Jessop. See more of Andy’s great photos from the show here. Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity This special bonus episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show! Buy a Shirt! Cotton Bureau – #SUPERTRAIN by Roderick on the Line ATTENTION, GENERATION #SUPERTRAIN: We have an exciting new thought technology for you. Because, right now, for the first time ever, Roderick on the Line has shirts. Shirts you can buy and then wear! Learn more »

Ep. 140: “Nadir for Now” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Left means wall. [Note: By very popular demand of our listeners, here’s a recent unreleased episode of Roderick on the Line. It was recorded on November 24, 2014.] Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off. Buy a Shirt! Cotton Bureau – #SUPERTRAIN by Roderick on the Line ATTENTION, GENERATION #SUPERTRAIN: We have an exciting new thought technology for you. Because, right now, for the first time ever, Roderick on the Line has shirts. Shirts you can buy and then wear! Learn more »

Ep. 139: “Building a Lung” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John thought of himself as welcome everywhere. Sponsored by Need Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Need. A refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men.  

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 138: “MSG Denier” on Huffduffer The Problem: Strange love a star woman teaches. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. Thanks to Molly Lewis for greeting John this month.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 137: “Arsenal of Civilization” on Huffduffer The Problem: Gary’s gotta go. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 136: “Goofus MacGroofus” on Huffduffer The Problem: Beans are a secret vegetable. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 135: “Fire Was Always the Star” on Huffduffer The Problem: 110/20 exposure. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 134: “A Minimum of Eels” on Huffduffer The Problem: The Emperor went to Pepperdine. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 133: “Secret Pope Songs” on Huffduffer The Problem: John needs a more profound small bag. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity. They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 132: “You Cannot Lie to Your Pants” on Huffduffer The Problem: Kids don’t follow. Sponsored by Threes Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Threes. THREES is a tiny puzzle that grows on you. HEY, EXCLUSIVE! Listen to John and Merlin’s extensive 40-minute interview with Threes’ creator, Asher Vollmer here [Huffduff It].

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 131: ”Subsequious” on Huffduffer The Problem: ‘Platter’ came with a bucket of potatoes. Sponsored by Need Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Need. A refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 130: “Repping This Vibration” on Huffduffer The Problem: John’s the only one who’s seen the ocean. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 129: “Museo De Garbagemen” on Huffduffer The Problem: The French call him, ‘the Hoseur.’

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 128: “Arcadum” on Huffduffer The Problem: What happens on the hockey stick? Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 127: “Fermi in a Van” on Huffduffer The Problem: He’s a grownup skater, Alaska-style. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 126: “Big Cabbages and Baby Pigs” on Huffduffer The Problem: John’s female personal style is more flamboyant. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 125: “All the Great Shows!” on Huffduffer The Problem: John wasn’t actually a big fan. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 124: “The Legend of Skeeter” on Huffduffer The Problem: John is a 40-year-old bitch in a suit. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 123: “Your Mom Doesn’t Work Here” on Huffduffer The Problem: John presides over the Bruggalos. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 122: “Parliament of the Moment” on Huffduffer The Problem: John’s gotten a lot of satisfaction out of not graduating from college. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 121: “Homeland Freedom Station” on Huffduffer The Problem: John could have been “Space Station Johnny” Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 120: “The Frog Leg King” on Huffduffer The Problem: John got into a fisticuffs in front of the Toyota dealership. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: John knows this house is BUILT of pot. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: John rejects the Vindication Lottery. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 117: “Put on the Carrot Hat” on Huffduffer The Problem: John’s Siri just speaks to him in Welsh. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 116: “Smilin’ Alligator” on Huffduffer The Problem: John thinks what they’re doing is making the apocalypse fun. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 115: “Rerememory” on Huffduffer The Problem: John wants to go under the blanket. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: We’re all compressed into the same cattle chute. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 113: “Big Comedy Rock Solo” on Huffduffer The Problem: John’s guitar doesn’t have B♭ minor. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 112: “The Takeaway Dream” on Huffduffer The Problem: John has measured the portables. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 111: “The Handjob-Industrial Complex” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s like the City of Rome. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 110: “The Dignity Police” on Huffduffer The Problem: We need beer koozies. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

The Problem: John could negotiate an arrangement. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 108: “Jim Here” on Huffduffer The Problem: He was a classic double-dipper. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 107: “Built for Now” on Huffduffer The Problem: John is a lonely orphan doe. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Ep. 106: “Nürburgring Confirmation” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: There’s no lucky fun. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 105: “Hippie Clean” on Huffduffer The Problem: Communication is complicated. Sponsored by Squarespace Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Squarespace. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 10% off.

Ep. 104: “Talismans of a Dead Age” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John does not believe in The Cloud.

Ep. 103: “Artisanal Pork Bakery” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John wants to get some people in a room.

Ep. 102: “The Birkenstock Point” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John thought he had more coffee.

Ep. 101: “Where All the Lilypads Are” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John doesn’t know how to use index cards.

Ep. 100: “Tertiary Lobster Fork” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John had a mind to.

Ep. 99: “White Ribbon” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: They tried to give John a peanut butter trap.

The Problem: They made John check his jingle stick.

The Problem: There’s no new creative information.

Ep. 96: “The Beautiful Thing About an Idea” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: He could quote at length from The Bible.

Ep. 95: “Cravat Brush Holder Case” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John got a pretty bad rash.

Ep. 94: “Backburners to Infinity” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John faces a riot of unpruned tulips.

Ep. 93: “Between the Monkey Bars” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John needs a bear with balloons.

The Problem: A snowstorm of quotation marks. Programming note: Hey, come out to see John & Merlin live at SF Sketchfest in January.

Ep. 91: “Roller Derby Boyfriend” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Here’s my Hitler painting.

Ep. 90: “A Small Archipelago of Noses” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John has thwarted himself repeatedly.

Ep. 89: ”Transparity” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: The guest of honor is a son of a bitch.

Ep. 88: “Grotesquerie Ray” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John was on a couch, under the weight of 25 garbage can lids.

Ep. 87: “I Speak Sea Plane” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John was roped into an imbroglio.

Ep. 86: “The Junius Issue” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John celebrates the broken.

Ep. 85: “Steamin’ John” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s just a long circle of brother-in-laws.

Ep. 84: “Pedagogical Sex Father” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John is a filbert or better.

Ep. 83: “The Roderick Group” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John feels like ripping America out of the wall.

Ep. 82: “Yelling at Trees” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John feels lucky to be anywhere.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 81: “It Tastes Like the Forest” on Huffduffer The Problem: Cruising now is part of John’s lifestyle.

Ep. 80: “I Was the Red Robin” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: There are self-appointed vultures in all the trees.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 79: “We Are Not Snow Giants” on Huffduffer The Problem: He’s not going to think he’s in a mine shaft.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 78: “Driving Lesson Costume” on Huffduffer The Problem: I can text more picture.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 77: “The Derivation of Donk” on Huffduffer The Problem: John thought of it as this gigantic Jeff Koons metal dog balloon.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 76: “The Cherry of Somebody’s Appeal” on Huffduffer The Problem: This is why John can’t go to karaoke.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 75: “Mean Baby” on Huffduffer The Problem: John broke and entered a lot of places.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 74: “The Omnibus of Wilburforce” on Huffduffer The Problem: John was out walking in the cold, trying to conjure an orb.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 73: “Ketchup is Hard to Remove” on Huffduffer The Problem: A new thought technology that changed the way John looked at himself.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 72: “Diddling is the MacGuffin” on Huffduffer The Problem: Just give it to me in pigs and bunnies.

Ep. 71: “Everybody Has a Hamburger” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John had no idea what happened to Mountain Girl.

Ep. 70: “Bad Cop, Worse Cop, Man in Bathrobe” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s a picture of a bunch of rutabagas.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 69: “Campfire Spaghetti Party” on Huffduffer The Problem: People would treat you so differently if you were literally riding a bear.

The Problem: Four days later, John stopped being cute.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 67: “All of the Small Beer” on Huffduffer The Problem: Fixing the problem at the attitude level.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 66: “If I Could Stop Time” on Huffduffer The Problem: Becoming absorbed into the Grease universe.

Ep. 65: Trumpet Discrimination - Roderick on the Line on Huffduffer The Problem: Legislating a change of heart in someone who’s not you.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 64, “Sunset University” on Huffduffer The Problem: Let’s say you had a two-frog cannon.

Ep. 63: “A Topcoat of Bonkers” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: One day, you will love me.

Ep. 62: “Cat Butt Was Real” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Portland is throbbing with food truck energy.

Ep. 61: “Neighborhood Stick Fight” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: We could all benefit from some local bloodsport.

Ep. 60: “Writ in His Boots” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Unintentionally inspiring The Institutional Memory of Filson.

Roderick on the Line , Ep. 59: ”Insufferabilityism” on HuffdufferThe Problem: It might just take a mutant astronaut to survive this sarcophabus.

Ep. 44: “The Story of Lola” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer With John on tour and the holiday season literally upon us (literally), the next few weeks of our Roderick on the Line program will, regrettably, be compelled to hew to an unusually-erratic release schedule. But, in deference to the Spirit of Christmas, we’d like to share with you a Very Special Episode™ from the copious bowels of the RotL archives. Like It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, and that one episode of Happy Days where Fonzie may have to spend Christmas alone in his hovel of a garage, eating a can of beans from his hot plate, we hope that you will consider building a warm and nostalgic new holiday tradition for your family with an annual listening of one of our favorite and best-loved episodes: “The Story of Lola.” In which John drinks too much coffee, shares his breadth of knowledge regarding our nation’s strip clubs, explains the role of raccoons in producing bottled water, and—yes—recounts his august background dressing up as Santa Claus and spanking dirty little elves in a bar. Happy Holidays to you and yours, and thank you for letting John help you so much each week. [Photo Credit: Three Imaginary Girls]

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 58: “Squirearchy of Monks” on Huffduffer The Problem: At least John got an A in Newspaper.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 57: “Unfair” on Huffduffer The Problem: We should all be living in Atlantis.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 56: “We Paradise in Our Wake” on Huffduffer The Problem: Brokering a rapprochement with Terrence and the world’s angriest roof-dog.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 55: “A Welsh Troll” on HuffdufferThe Problem: Life with a German disease.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 54: “This Is Not YOUR Kennel” on Huffduffer The Problem: Sitting on Daddy’s lap may be all that saves you from the Gestapo.

Ep. 53: “Kennebunkhead” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s time people learn how to become a gentleman with John.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 52: “The Choad Building” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s time we change business culture with a scimitar.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 51: “In Pursuit of an Errant Leaf” on Huffduffer The Problem: We may very well be the first generation of fruits. Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 50: “Check Your Six” on Huffduffer The Problem: John was supposed to be Joe Junior. Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 49: “A Red Light in a Strange Town” on Huffduffer The Problem: Would you like to donate a dollar for penis cancer? Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.

The Problems: There needs to be a lot more exhaustion in this country; we were really tearing through popes there for a while; one hickie, and suddenly you’re out-of-uniform; Billy Corgan: The Seriousest Kid on Earth; retirees and toddlers should NOT be sharing a classroom; why John could never be a full Grateful Dead person; pull up those goddamned pants—like a gentleman; when ganking, you can’t stab your fish until the new shivs arrive; guys, you gotta stay away from the heroin; you get that Trotsky tattoo, and you’re stuck with that Trotsky tattoo; Merlin’s morbid fear of Judas Priest; passing on that Orthodox stress bump? “Tradition!”; history clearly mitigates against the group shower; Paul Shaffer just keeps playing along; crafting an artisanal air guitar; how your “fitness regimen” is literally killing the environment; Jonathan Cain, last of a generation; pondering England’s functional pussies; introducing awkward sharing and constant uncertainty; startling new statistics on what 70% of New York’s men “have”; up to pie on katie bars of kitchen signs—but not me in; John shares how to properly blouse a pant; how did you get this number?; Merlin gives Hodgman a fresh pair of GoldToe®s; introducing new yokes to usefulness; Dave Grohl seems like a pretty nice guy; no skylarking; the little red-haired witch that flew over the moon; an abrupt change of plans for little Tyler Heraclitus; The Varieties of Wangus Experience; debating the indignity of the keytar; silent instruments of the holocaust; now it’s HALF a golf pencil, and you’ll like it; the category of things that are never funny; no excuse, sir; yeah, but, Rimbaud and Mozart were corner cases; functional data points on The Liberty Bell Curve; how come only the keyboard guys ever die?; and that is what you get for wearing a plastic faucet on your head for nine hours; “Shower down to get an ‘A!’”; only takes one shortcut to ruin the rugby photo for everyone; crisscross applesauce; entering Washington’s carnival worm hole; why Merlin may be better at guitar than he lets on; gaslighting the shit out of these kids; one day love will find you; more on helping Gibson find his duck; and, John’s important new plan for helping our young people. Sponsored by Igloo Software Igloo. The new digital workplace.

The Problem: You better hope to Christ you brought everything you’ll need.[image via]bethefawn - That’s the best you can do.

Ep. 46 Special: Origin of Roderick on the Line - Roderick on the Line on Huffduffer 5by5 | Back to Work #31: You Can Polish AC/DC All Day Long (August 30, 2011) Hey, gang. Merlin here. One year ago this week, the first episode of Roderick on the Line went up. To commemorate the occasion, I wanted to share a little bit of history with you, as well as just say, “thanks.” Here’s the thing: John and I have been pals for about a decade now. And, as we’ve discussed on the program from time to time, we’ve had a longstanding habit of engaging in very, very long conversations, both in-person and on the phone, about pretty much any topic you can imagine. A fact born out by any of the 40+ episodes of this show so far. Now, in terms of the pre-pre-history of RotL, a seed was planted when I interviewed John for a thing I used to do called, The Merlin Show (n.b.: you can find video and audio of that interview over here). It was a riot to do, and I really recommend checking it out for both Roderick newbies and completists alike. You will find it very helpful. As you do. But, the real impetus for this show arose by accident last Summer, when my Back to Work co-host, Dan Benjamin, was on paternity leave. In Dan’s brief absence, I decided to interview three interesting friends about their life and how they work. One of my victims was, of course, The Great Man himself—the bearded oracle who ended up being the titular co-host of this very program: Mr. John Morgan Roderick. On that episode, John and I talked about lots of different stuff to be sure (full show notes below), but, as a careful listener of the current program will immediately pick up, you will also hear the genesis of what would become numerous leitmotifs from what would soon become the canonical RotL. There’s John’s deep historical pedagogy. There’s John’s perspicacious cultural criticism. There’s John’s first singing my name to the tune of Janet Jackson’s 1986 hit, “Nasty.” There’s John (again) hearing my formal pitch to do a new podcast called, “Roderick on the Line.” And, yes: there is John’s bell. I hope you will enjoy this important cultural document and are able to appreciate its gravitas as the undergirding for this august platform by which John helps so many people each week. And, let it not go without saying, my having the chance to do this show with John every week is one of the joys of my life. I look forward to recording it, I look forward to “editing” it, and, yes, I really look forward to hearing the finished product. I’m proud to be involved, and I’m really grateful to my great pal for making the time to do it. Finally, thanks to all of you for a year of listening and being helped. You are Generation Super Train, and, I hope to God you survive to find a tolerable position in John’s horribly twisted Utopian Dystopia. In any case. Please continue. Original Back to Work Show Notes With Dan on sabbatical, Merlin is joined by John Roderick of The Long Winters to talk about life as a bull in a china closet, craving real-world constraints, making better records, and being banned for life from Interpol’s corn chip bowl. Special guest John Roderick. 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What a horrible, foul-mouthed little man. …

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 45: “The Conditions of Love” on Huffduffer The Problem: It’s become unfashionable to punch people in the nose.

  The Problem: Patiently spanking a long line of dirty little elves.

Ep. 43: “Waiting for Our Duck” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Perfect storm for a little wiener dog.

Ep. 42: “Your Hands Would Be Your Passport” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Precipitous decline in the mean scariness of adult men.

Ep. 41: “In Lieu of a Laundromat” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Standing on a carpet of nails. Sponsored by Instapaper Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Instapaper, a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. JOHN DRAWS THINGS DOT COM Photo by dans_acoustic_garage • Instagram  

Ep. 40: “Status Butter” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: You’re welcome; nutria-battling heroes; wading into Roger Waters; kick-starting our first Kickstarter; and—finally—our functional pilot for Hitler ’n Stuff. Sponsored by Instapaper Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Instapaper, a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. The Isle of Marm: Preemptive answer: manuscript progress may have…

Ep. 39: “Darth of Options” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: Just makin’ sparks, pondering a fourth hoopty, and teaching some loping raccoons the consequences of being a poet. Sponsored by Instapaper Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Instapaper, a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. The Isle of Marm: …every other fence in his house is booby-trapped.

Ep. 38: “With My Mind Bullets” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: John needs a private island and a new bathtub. Sponsored by Instapaper Roderick on the Line is sponsored exclusively by Instapaper, a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. by Paul Emerson

Ep. 37: “The CEO of Magic” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: Judgy tureens of Snapple®; John touches every LARP-er; bell tones snap to grid; O. Henry’s recursive taxi talk; Merlin’s awkward dental bragging; Grant makes his initial bones with a pig; thanks for the add; scaling the Cynicism Fence; Såra deliberately provokes The Colonel; stressful tooth fats; Bentham’s box; grooming a Brony; Idaho’s beard crackdown; it’s still Donnas all the way down; landing face-first in a scrum of leaves; using a word that don’t mean nothin’, like “looptid”; plus, John settles on his new Comic-Con persona.

Ep. 36: “Uncle Licky” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: You get what you get, and don’t be upset. The Itinerant Bell Salesman | Flickr - Photo Sharing! by Ted

Ep. 35: “You Give ‘Em Israeli Eyes” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: Preparing the stage for Mr. Roderick; laminating the lady in the field; John battles mean stycks with Feminesium; oratory from a conveyor belt; graciously accepting a doll made of human hair; plus, everybody hates a crappy birthday grift.

Ep. 34: “A Shit Barge Full of Long Pigs” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on HuffdufferThe Problems: Brobdingnagian morning cookies; the time LTJG David Roderick (USN) kind of maybe scared off a Zero with his rogue Colt M1911; Merlin windmills through his brief Kneepads and Floppy Epaulets Phase; why John thinks depths charges are a careless and potentially orphan-endangering pussy move; John discovers an oxidizing superpower—then struggles to find a cool name; Billy Joel and his stupid goddamned loose tie bullshit; Merlin tries in vain to keep his new bell a little special; fortifying your underwater home against an attack by Navy SEALs; nobody just “walks away” from a Coffeetology® audit; John poses for Playboy with his cripplingly handsome friend, Jon Hamm; post-mortem on ’30s gangster things; Pete Townshend is attacked by a long-range baby marmot cannon; “Oooooo, hey, everybody, look at me! I’m some Somalian guy and I give everybody tickets!”; that one time when John and Merlin shot big guns; methods for concealing your (standard) yacht from Malaccan pirates; The Dardanelles Mountain Goat; streamlining childbirth via the metaphorical ordnance of Battlestar Galactica (no, the 1978 one); a much-needed clinic for teaching ladies proper loogie aperture; Really? Wooden knife? Really?; no, sir, you can’t slip a urethra by John Roderick; fantasies of Elle Macpherson on a juicy and super-hot Copenhagen run; arriving late to the Damascan spy game—perhaps in a robe; in Soviet Ukraine, collaborators Vichy you; never hide stuff in the actual yogurt place, because that’s just what they’d be expecting; apolougies from the deferential bottom gangs of Canada; the gun that lets pirates know when business is meant; okay, so, we’ll give Turkey maaaaaaaybe a “7”; one headlamp per doorknob; years John was literally soaking in war; plus, John and Merlin finally prepare to launch Hitler ’n Stuff!

Ep. 33: “Starts to Slurry” - Roderick on the Line on HuffdufferThe Problems: The Conversion of the Jutes; maids of scullery, milk, and otherwise; hacks for avoiding Saturday fires; Roderick’s Law of Condescending Reverse Obsequiousness; No Claptons, No Claptons, No Claptons!; concentric naval circles around the seaman’s wheelhouse; the decline and fall of one anachronistic 11-year-old impressionist; Buck Owens, The Second Moog Enthusiast; yeah, well, The Fantastic Four already did that; John’s latest observations about windows; Supertrain to the rescue!; understanding epidemic famine from inside a moderately tight Methodist tube; an abridged retrospective of Wendy William Walter Carlos Williams Williams; dry burgers—you know, for kids; Merlin can’t even get into his whole Jean Grey Thing; the hosts’ shared dread of The Bikini Toll; things from which no good can come; important steps for qualifying your new Chapman Stickman; John shot first; “Shabbos, Wiry Shabbos”; Silicon Valley’s ironic afro aeronautics; why is this Wednesday different from all other days?; plus, Merlin repeatedly struggles to help John understand a canny but admittedly elaborate plan for interfaith human barter.

Ep. 32: “Incidental Boners” - Roderick on the Line on Huffduffer The Problems: visions of candy-corn antennae; the 4 kinds of kids; casual racism toward lions; John’s kosher ambulance conundrum; things that used to be other things; a misspent youth in pipebomb sales; sitting precariously on the sill of gay; John and Merlin find consonance in a dot-com incubator; the superiority of French «ordnance et matériel»; Mr. Shackleford gets an earring; hanky code culture jams; understanding dancing and spitballs; O’Look, a restaurant; and Merlin’s grave discomfort with John’s copious bukkits of sexual Weltanschauung.

Ep. 31: “Our Orange Franklin” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: Addressing the ersatz physicians of midwestern Christian aristocracy; The He-Man John Roderick Haters Club; goose-stepping at Schützenfest; enjoying a fancy meal at Sclerotic McStuffingtons™; Le Petite Mal Mort de «Mademoiselle»; the awkward moment when Olive Garden stops regarding you as “family”; some dueling freedoms of a very young America; how Merlin became a youthful “Senior”; and why John started crying when he learned that the trains never really ran on time. It All Begins With Tubas | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Ep. 30: “Cement Gravy Boat of Suffering” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: gripping at sand in Noordwijk; handcuffs on the rear-view mirror; dancing for children in a public square; how to stock up for John; trying to outsmart ghosts; learning why we stopped sleeping outside; how much for that dream girl in the window?; and the night John finally realized what The Light Dome was doing.

Ep. 29: “Eventually My Scabs Healed” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on HuffdufferThe Problems: hippies vs. stoners; lost in Wikipedia; thumbing a ride to Kilimanjaro; the Petty Thieves of Avignon; John’s raving on a Spanish beach; when good battles nice; 24-track tape you could read through; the persistence of zombies; living with shaka brah hand; great monks versus garden-variety crazies; manning a booth down by the fish-throwers; alignment for non-paladins; and—finally—a universe-saving theme song John can live with.

Ep. 28: “The Sheriff of Twisp” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: John’s compromised immune system; Achilles’ lung; octogenarian barrel rolls; compulsory camps for teens; a cup of hobo cigarettes; getting schooled by The Jesuit; a hurried snapshot in Harlem; why Merlin blames Joni Mitchell; and John’s potential as a reluctant, no-nonsense lawman.

Ep. 27: ”Bellinghamming” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: John’s waxy buildup; The Bubble Bath Rotation; helping two halfway houses become a whole; some benefits of German underpants; Sly offers a PA some oral notes; Cal stands upon his head; Merlin’s unfortunate Era Era; A Brief History of John’s Egregious Rashes; and mastering the international hand gestures that ensure a great haircut.

Ep. 26: “Go Practice the Car” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: John refutes Poe’s telephone; surprising contagion of the beloved vuvuzuvuzela; Roger Daltrey: District Attorney; The ’Barrow Boy’s Patrician Shrug; a balrog in the dwarf mines; comments are still steadfastly disabled; white wizard potential; longevity means finding room in one’s book; John considers removing lady embolisms as a move; how you get the Center Square; Vincent Price’s productive eyebrows; why Van Halen’s making nothing off those damned coke mirrors; John identifies Merlin’s liquids and many songs about pirates; Triumph of the Poutine; the trouble with thinking; the night John’s pillows watched over him; inflammable roach clips; a rockabilly song about dragons; A Brief History of Unnavigable Carnival Mud; initiation into the family coven; John considers some costly boots for his kit; and, our first biological interlude. Roderick on the Line stitch by beefranck

Ep. 25: “Supertrain” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on HuffdufferThe Problems: teching makes; radioactive devil dogs; faking the patois poorly; Anakin’s dubious conception; plus, a detailed glimpse into your exciting new role in John’s comprehensive plan.SUPERTRAIN! | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Ep. 24: “The Wrong Mustache” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: Our great nation’s vein of Juggalos; out-of-period (OOP) vermin; small-cask Canadian hooker bacon; adventures in intellectual LARP-ing; underwhelming donut memorials (and their equally disappointing water features); preferred ladies footwear for dramatic airport escapes; John’s nationally-televised bass premiere; and the quiet release of some handy tail-losing techniques.

Ep. 23: “Flange of the Angel Curve” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: John really feels his capillaries, Göring designs a flag, and Merlin cops to (generally) Grievous Daughterly Harm. Also: how warm milk and a patient pencil can tease the scolex of a freeloading, Carter-administration parasite from the back of your Magic Hammer Pants. One tip? Stockpile crudités.

Ep. 22: “My Own Dungeon Master” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: This new chickenshit Navy, high school steel-folders, late-night Casals lesson, and John’s curious imperviousness to est®.

Ep. 21: “Dead Rubber Girl in My Closet” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Oates, Alfalfa, and some numerous options for love. Episode Transcription by Max

Ep. 20: “We Can All Agree on Cheese” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Lot of people can’t enjoy a lady steak. Sophistic Phallusies | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Ep. 19: “Finger Camping Trip” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Addressing John’s Vitamin D Deficiency. “Didn’t that used to be a urology clinic?” | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Ep. 18: “Main Pastrami Incisor” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problem: Where’s John’s parade?

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 17: “Antisocially Promoted” on Huffduffer The Problem: Sometimes, the system works a little too well. From Last In His Class to First In Her Heart by Ted

The Problems: some Tommies in rock; the ad mominem attack; a Shirley Jackson “The Lottery”-type situation; passing diabetes to the tater tots; John’s quest for a worthy Smart Hate Sink; fighting to stay grandfathered into free nights, weekends, and friends; always with the ping-pong; and, why it might finally be time for John to whip out his long, pastoral paean. [episode photo by Pratheep (CC BY-SA 2.5)] -->

The Problems: little things and Erma Bombeck syndrome; relaxing with a couple meatball subs; the high line’s cyrogenic prolongation; still no luck dialing down the ping-pong; Merlin suffers a moist or missing Times; enjoying Michigan’s passing sandwiches; why marijuana sometimes makes sense; extra meat for a dollar; speculation on the genesis of bathrooms; skirting the waiting period for goats; four twenty, amirite?; adding value with Xfinity, Fahrvergnügen and/or Hospitaliano!; freeing the dragons of causality; raging boners from a black and blue sheep; an impromptu delta Skype jam; Welcome to McIntosh; the disappointing corduroy of underwater sex; rugby balls at the Double Musky; our generation’s inexorable menarche of music; California’s inexcusable Mucinex crackdown; the waitron’s worst nightmare; some tertiary problems of pre–27 greatness; remembering the rust belt’s two or three great rivers; why Mussolini dared illness in the rain; karaoke as busman’s holiday; the piano sounds like a carnival; the atavistic import of knee-to-eyebrow sauce; how an honest man devours a family lobster; stoney multitasking from the road; The Boss’s ostrich, llama, and video game estate; ZZ Top blows the Afterburner—hard; pitting “Private Eyes” against Ms. Jackson; BIG portions over at Load Jammerz; finally remastering “The Swab”; times we ’hoid the 10- and 14-bar blues; when Bill Evans repeatedly saw a man about some horse; that whole Columbia House racket; and, why John’s life, lover, and lady registers as the sea.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 14: “Big City Apology” on Huffduffer The Problems: all things golden, antiqued, chocolatey, and considered; public radio murmuring; tales of fraud and malfeasance in Adam Ant wallet licensing; thwarted love in a 6-story wooden bookcase; tea taxonomies; The Dustin Hoffman Scenario; hats off to the Confident Delivery Guy; the scotty that nails 3-pointers; Blackie chases Blackie; still working on dialing down the ping-pong talk; getting one’s hands around The Ladder of Enlightenment; John’s Aerostar residency; taking Clydesdales to the Prom; long con involving a sailboat; shtupping the honey bear; pony keg of Axe; JFK’s struggle with Hodgman’s Disease; Busch v. Anheuser feud; the box in Geneva holding a Glock and 7 passports; disputes in international band nomenclature; the old money of Canadia; Bob’s Dad was such an asshole; the thing about the Village People; a thread on the Buckaroos (not the pipe guys); the jailer’s keychain surrogacy; anxious Bonobo regret; going Dutch—again; Lapsang Souchong is NOT the lady from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma); the inescapable dander of the compulsive onanist; some followup from Merlin’s Other Program; why John can’t go to Tonga; the thing about deer at a watering hole; and, that one time a steely-eyed yeti with twigs in its fur demanded satisfaction.

The Problems: John’s commercial opportunities; Dio’s “Oh, Holy (Diver) Night”; the steer’s troubled path from dandelion field to doily thingee; ★★★★ men, kneeling to be all they can-can be; dialing down the ping-pong talk; harmonica convergence with Blind “Melon” Jefferson; directing John towards the third hole; Spokane’s Amityville Horror; Clapton and Beck concerns; a natural assumption of Englishness; bad judgement re: Merlin’s sailor suit; band-to-drug preferences; many metal memories; finding consolation in an orange flight suit; benefitting from Scorpions’ hop to Asia; John bist rocken mit Matthias Jabs; again with The Cold War; speculation on J. Edgar Hoover’s head games; Locke v. Hobbes and kayfabe v. omertà; what goes unsaid in the South; backronymous Arby’s and their liquid meats (yes, sir!); John’s complex relationship with BMs and BMI; return of The Simple Butcher; the exponential problems of dander; locavore fistfights hit the PNW; a more plausible explanation for how truckers probably pee; regional penetration on the Trail of Steers; the Patty Hearst place near the Phở; Synchronicity and Diversity; the real secret behind conspiracy theories; yet more talk about dander, pee, and steer; John struggles with a bespoke jacket from the Blitz; leathery Grinder on trial; John formally falls back on this lucrative podcast racket; at length, John’s intimacy with the corridors of power; and, just really so much talk about “Pump Chili.”[Special thanks to our pal, Jonathan Coulton, for generously inviting John to use his studio–and for not minding some gentle blow-suck in his baby-powdered bass harmonica.]“The Last Boy in the Dander Chain” by Ted Severson.

Roderick on the Line - Ep. 12: “Cold-Calling the Jewess” on HuffdufferThe Problems: Merlin’s sniffly allergies (sorry); directions for the connoisseur of keyboard-oriented music; your hosts’s chronic and irreconcilable Sloan disconnect; that time when Tiny Tim wheeled over to The Magazine Shoppe with John’s Radiohead; the dynamics of recording in a rented castle; almost getting ASCAP’d for a Little Grass Shack; favoring amongst the four R.E.M.s; how Carl Newman’s maybe a little like a cat; overdue credit for Hetfield’s pointing; getting Telecasters into the trunk; almost getting to Merlin’s rules; skipping hard over “Electioneering”; relocating John’s candles to the piano; some follow-up on “The Jeez”; tucking a beard in a belt; goin’ deep catalog on Jerry Lewis; sniffing at the indestructible SM57; high-profile christening of Hotel Motherfucker; going to see the doctor of divinity; suspending the D; Tom Wolfe scoffs that it lacks a “persuasive theory”; and how one mysterious visitor very nearly filled Merlin’s wife with spiders.Roderick on the Line Ep. 12 Show Notes(Curated each week by Merlin)

Roderick on the Line, Ep. 11: “Everybody Knew What Mr. Finnell Did” on Huffduffer The Problems: the status of Napoleon’s hat; historically significant panties on the auction block; major issues in corporal punishment; Liza’s mostly lifelike Naugahyde partner; recovering our Oprah memories; John’s investigative broom closet journalism; the IMAX technology that was wasted on the Gunther Gebel Williams clan; conspiracy theories around Pee-wee’s Sarasota jam-up; why Seattle’s goin’ hungry in the lemon yellow sun; Mr. Finnell’s copy is goldenrod; Donovan’s probably fake smile; tackling our usual authenticity issues; some “e”-zy diaeresis häcks; why John’s just not a fan; the salient différence; Merlin’s glass-lined taxi driver problems; how the sunshine bores the daylights out of the one Rolling Stones lick Merlin knows; knowing how or whether to marry the other one from Wham! (U.K.); an opium-dulled death by a thousand mimeographs; the varieties of childhood paddles; in Soviet Alaska, Teamsters bust you; knowing when to save those pedagogically-stained Dolphin shorts; the seasonal difficulties of adjudicating clowns; some sensitive cultural subtleties of ping-pong; and the complex reasons why John can’t stop playing solitaire in traffic. A57/15: INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL RELEASE by tedSeverson These dolphin shorts will need to be laundered by tedSeverson Roderick on the Line Ep. 11 Show Notes(Curated each week by Merlin)

[Show notes forthcoming] Happy Thanksgiving, friends. Ep. 10: “They Usually Come in the Mornings” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer Roderick On The Line - “Venusian Ambassador” - by jadegordon Roderick on the Line Ep. 10 Show Notes(Curated each week by Merlin)

Ep. 09: “He Was Apparently a Talented Baker” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: the dolory of John’s wet and unrakeable leaves; some nuanced aspects around fulfilling The Belgian Promise; Kim Gordon’s sassy and industry-ruining boas; solving an Argentinian heiress’s mystery on the pampas; new ways to make iced tea while your kids are in rehab; the passing of Maurice; the challenge of becoming a truly memorable serial killer when saddled with just two names; one stinky Nigerian Prince and the weltanschauung he brings to organizing a Goodwill; mothballs, mildew, and dreams deferred; the timeless advice Merlin shared with his infant daughter; how Merlin helps by taxonomizing his toddler daughter’s toys; how John will eventually help by explaining this process to Merlin’s teenage daughter; why St. Paul was definitely a Taurus and probably a komodo dragon; scouring every molecule of the Duritz from Jennifer Aniston’s bath tub; choosing John Roderick to block; marching orders for The Salivation Army; Merlin discusses something pelvically; the bespoke wardrobe of Philadelphia’s most pretty-wristed dandy; The Story of O’s self-enlightened snacks; exploring the artisanal baked goods of Alaska’s busy bush pilots; Merlin’s numerous confusions about Zooey Deschanel (SAY: “/ˈzoʊ.iː deɪʃəˈnɛl/ zoh-ee day-shə-nel”); thoughts from John’s Mom on the controversial versatility of Meg Ryan; tips for insulating potted plants for winter; swerving around John on the road to Damascus; balloons v. bottles in the service of optimistic correspondence; why Lenin secretly never peed on fruit juice; John’s plaintive voi ch’entrate regarding opening any ladies’ magazines; a renewed interest in shiny ladies in big shoes standing on ladders (a/k/a “Ladder Girls”); and the pressing need to attach a proper Boswell to John’s Johnson. The correct way to send your kid to a foreign country with $100 cash in her pocket. by tedSeverson Roderick on the Line Ep. 09 Show Notes(Curated each week by Merlin)

Ep. 08: “The Reptilian Behind the Long Pig Mask” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: bad advice from cartoon cats; bad advice from guidance counselors; getting high in an urchin’s proto-hole; the curious ubiquity of Romanian adhesive; the hollandaise tulip hysteria; Alexandria’s perfect bibliographical storm; John’s dance with a Moorish stirrup-wrangler; disarming goats in a Moroccan abattoir; the puckish naming quirks of Erik the Red; a substantive misunderstanding about ephedrine; remembering a wondrous and well-hung city; making connections by choosing the right colored yarn; Einar’s feelings on lobster; the refreshing nature of citrus huffing; why Al DiMeola can’t be in John’s band of Kims; some historical tattoos of “Northern Utah”; John’s offer to help in a yak vest; and considering the erotics, edifice, and relative economics of the “$50 Lunchtime Handjob.” “Yeah, but I crossed it out.” by tedSeverson Roderick on the Line Ep. 08 Show Notes

Ep. 07: “The Compulsive Sherry Algorithm” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer The Problems: Sidling up to German Sex Tourists; Elephant 6 bands decamping to a new porch; more on John’s uncontrollable steaming; almost closing the thread on the Bruce Vilanch problem; FDA’s daily requirement of Femineseum; why John treasures his collection of Braille Playboys; pitching the pilot for DecencyBusters; a pledge of index cards to help deflect John’s photons; the inexcusable lack of a decent Grand Guignol magazine; the long menarche that preceded our heavy internet period; John’s studied reluctance to buying young boys; Merlin’s reflections on accepting a strong man’s syllabus; why so few teens today offer to make candy penis bang bang; grave concern for the Teutonic hitting-and-poo thing; why you never fuck with Leonard Bernstein; Merlin’s culpability for Florida’s many orphan towel-babies; how Harold Ramis’ heart broke and broke; why John’s compound may be neither decadent nor depraved; chronicling our mass exodus from wool; knowing when your sword deserves its own bathrobe; strategies for rebooting John’s complex legacy; the spelling error that created a frottage industry; Wilde’s femoral focus on rentboy stickling; some benefits of packing an improbably large crossbow; the surprising trouble with faking The Loco Eyes; the tactical defense strategy of misquoting Larry Wall; finding the proper cave for Cartoon Billy Barty; flying a rainbow flag of convenience; why every arsenal should make room for a mildly inconvenient rose bush; the uncanny effectiveness of John’s splintered pickets; and, finally learning what John’s been hiding behind that steel-reinforced door. 40% of Canadians Will Die At Some Point In Their Lives by tedSeverson Roderick on the Line Ep. 07 Show Notes

Vimeo: “John Roderick on String Art Owls, Copper Pipe, and Bono’s Boss” We weren’t able to record a new episode for this week, but we couldn’t leave you guys empty-handed. So, here’s a special little treat from the John and Merlin archives. Videotaped in the verdant, bucolic, and phlegmatic chaos of his back yard in San Francisco, here’s Merlin’s 2007 interview with John for The Merlin Show. Then, as now, we cover the waterfront in this one. From playing guitar to advertising on the web to the evil work of promoters, to the ongoing problem of everyone always trying to shortchange everyone on copper pipe. We also discuss Bono’s Boss.  Tech note: In the interest of not killing your bandwidth, we’re dropping this interview into our podcast feed as an audio file. But, to get the full effect, we encourage you to enjoy the actual video, which you can watch embedded here on the show notes page for this episode. Or, you can also hop over to Merlin’s Vimeo site, where, if you have a Vimeo login, you can download the (589 MB .m4v) file to peruse at your offline leisure. Anyhow, we hope you enjoy the show. See you next week, and—please—keep moving and get out of the way.

The Problems: the Greek dessert crisis (from the root, disagreeos); analyzing the tactical dearth of mousse in the Maginot Line; a shared fate for Ernst Röhm and the Clampett family; disruptive oninonomics behind food that blooms; no Abrahamic sandwiches for Halal the Elder; some phallocentric appeals of flan and its equipment; John’s beef with the compulsory heat of Turkey’s nuts; why hasenpfeffers are expendable; ruined by a young Marlo Thomas; when *M*A*S*H* got all Chachi; line-editing Raymond Carver’s cocktail napkins; accent on the fakeyest Cockneys, Guv’na; formally moving on to African-American-tie racism; efforts to secure Ann-Margret’s hips (and flips) a place on our canonical phalanx; John’s morbid—and ultimately unfounded—fear of Neil Young’s doobie; saving a lovely, dark-haired girl from hipster yodeling; and some editorial follow-up on why Merlin could still use a good Pounding. Ep. 05: “Carry on, Maude” - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann on Huffduffer --> “La carte des desserts” by tedseverson Roderick on the Line Ep. 05 Show Notes

The Problems: Pixxxxxie Grrrls; punk rock day; George Lucas’s dewlap; numerous Charles Nelson Reilly issues; why John Hüsker Dïdn’t; Merlin’s chronic struggles with facial hair; Czeching out the Beetle; our complicity in a massive Rob Halford denial; hangtags for the portly man; scalloped versus fretless; when we looked like butter-top bread; incontinent mastiffs; the overdue need for a Personal Ads tribunal; challenges of the mechanical pancreas for the working musician; and why there’s nothing wrong with Merlin that couldn’t be solved by several well-structured ass-kickings.

  The problems: the perfect storm behind John’s Egyptian cold; Deweys vs. LOCs; wishing you were the fruity English guy with the briefcase; declining standards at the DMV of countries; when science systematically moistens our cellos; how Merlin started loving BNs; whether John might be a 60-year-old sleeper cell; and how Rem Koolhaas is ruining literally everything.

The problems: topical storms; Wears-a-Hat guy (and the uniforms of his ruthless punishers); our touchy tattooed friends; an elegant Kanji solution; John’s numerous hauntings, visions, and visitations; Angelina Jolie’s insane bubble of insanity; the ubiquity of permanent sexface; why we’re not actually that fancy; the fakeness of fake benefits; the byzantine chili-canning fan and the art of earnest butchery; and why That’s Not Funny. It’s not. It’s not funny.Ep. 02: “White Leather Carpet” - Roderick on the Line on Huffduffer

Punctuality, Freud, reasons, John’s brutal introversion, R.E.M.’s sense of humours, listening with toolboxes, the explicit honesty of volcano science, and ultimately rethinking humanity’s Latifahesque, fleece-and-beards struggle with the two a priori laws.

Our pilot episode. Steak, Babies, Hitler, Molecules, Hearing Loss, and the Best of the Liberal Arts. Pretty much what you’d expect.