Episodes
An order of eggs, forget the bacon and bring us a side order of aesthetically pleasing buildings.
Published 04/27/24
Published 04/27/24
We know this podcast is met with great anticipation and we want to assure you that while the packaging may change from week to week, it comes to you with the same great taste! Fancy that.
Published 04/20/24
The Diner is open. Went all the way to Mexico last week just to watch a man die.
Published 04/13/24
We're getting ready for a road trip and you know it's not best to travel on an empty stomach. So sidle to the long counter and get something in you before we take off. James will return in two weeks. See you then.
Published 03/30/24
In which the SS Tighty Whitey becomes a wreck and strands Gilligan and company on an island with a lot of vines and bamboo. Meanwhile in the news.... one of these days, Alice... to the moon! (Or at least to The Diner.)
Published 03/23/24
Singing roosters... musical pigs... and a trail of references. Don't believe me? Vas you dare, Sharlie?!? Eggs-actley! 
Published 03/16/24
It's time for your weekly dose of delicious content, a tasty treat for your ears, packed with wholesomeness! Indulge in a hearty serving of Lileks! Pour yourself a serving of "The Diner" – it's the most satisfying way to kickstart your day!
Published 03/09/24
The Diner: Where A.I. meets three little words scribbled on a note pad. It's the stuff that dreams are made of. And people say we're monkeying around.
Published 03/02/24
Anybody got any bars? Anyone?
Published 02/24/24
Snow in Minnesota is legendary. More legendary than you could possibly know...
Published 02/17/24
Does anybody mind if I slip two bits into the jukebox? Man... that sounds... so familiar.
Published 02/10/24
Is that a fresh pot sitting on the Bunn-O-Matic? Pour me a cup and hand me a pack of crackers. And put away that screwdriver. You'll void the warranty on this episode of The Diner.
Published 02/03/24
An episode that rests quietly as a snowflake hitting your tongue... and as spicy as one-too-many dashes of hot sauce... and the stuff of bad childhood dreams... that's The Diner.
Published 01/27/24
Got a quarter for the juke box? Thanks. Pay you back when I get my change. It's cah-raaaazy, Daddy-O.
Published 01/20/24
It's a cold, blustery day. C'mon in and have a hot cup of something. Pay no attention to the grumpy old poet in the corner booth. It's just another day in The Diner.
Published 01/13/24
C'mon in and park yer carcass. Have you seen this in the Times? Can you believe it? Almost wished we had been there to see that. I mean, that's how you write a news story, right? Place an order and join us for a cup of coffee. Or two. We're back in the Diner on Old Highway 23, about thirteen and a half minutes from wherever you happen to be at the moment.
Published 01/06/24
Thanksgiving: what a great time to start a diet. Source
Published 11/23/21
Thanksgiving: what a great time to start a diet.
Published 11/23/21
James Lileks’ The Ramble returns. No Politics, no punditry — just palaver. Source
Published 11/13/21
James Lileks’ The Ramble returns. No Politics, no punditry — just palaver.
Published 11/13/21
Sponsored by SimpliSafe You might not be watching the new Twin Peaks, or care that it ever existed. But it changed TV, and one of the reasons that made it so unique was the music. Let's go beyond the theme and explore the compositions of Angelo Badalamenti. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-ramble/rockin-back-inside-heart/. Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been...
Published 05/30/17
Sponsored by SimpliSafe You might not be watching the new Twin Peaks, or care that it ever existed. But it changed TV, and one of the reasons that made it so unique was the music. Let's go beyond the theme and explore the compositions of Angelo Badalamenti. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-ramble/rockin-back-inside-heart/. Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been...
Published 05/30/17
Sponsored by SimpliSafe What do you do in Reno? Yes, yes, besides that. But here's the more pressing issue for modern times: what does Reno do with Reno? MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-ramble/things-to-do-in-reno/. Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/. Subscribe to James Lileks' The Ramble in iTunes (and leave a 5-star...
Published 05/05/17
Sponsored by SimpliSafe What do you do in Reno? Yes, yes, besides that. But here's the more pressing issue for modern times: what does Reno do with Reno? MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-ramble/things-to-do-in-reno/. Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet member for only $2.50 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/join/. Subscribe to James Lileks' The Ramble in iTunes (and leave a 5-star...
Published 05/05/17