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“I surrender! So petty and whiny.”
GonzoRev via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/30/24
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“It is referring to San Francisco, where the band started. "I want to get back to the city BY THE BAY."”Read full review »
GonzoRev via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/04/24
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“Like all Relay.fm shows, this is supposed to be a tech podcast but is actually just two dads talking about what they did that day.
In this case it's John being his usual calm self and Merlin sounding like he's having an ongoing anxiety attack.”Read full review »
mvb irl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/23
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“This used to be an absolute favourite of mine, but Merlin is just ruining it at this point. Most episodes I find myself enraged because I want to enjoy what I KNOW would be a great show, but Merlin just won’t shut the hell up. Constant interruptions, constant useless chatter that’s irrelevant to...”Read full review »
PickleOfTheNorth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/18/23
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“OMG Merlin, let John finish his sentences!!!!”
Stephen from London via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/20/23
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“… but not only. This show is quite enjoyable if you have listened to John’s podcasts over the years. Merlin is the perfect partner for John in this podcast. If you don’t know either of them you might be a bit confused about the inside jokes/bits.”
TommySilvetti via Apple Podcasts ·
Poland ·
06/12/23
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“When I hear John literally struggling to get a point across because Merlin is *constantly* interrupting him with irrelevent points and trivia, I stop enjoying the show just from the frustration.
Merlin, you’re dominating the podcast and making it less enjoyable.”
The Geek Pirate Roberts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“Tried to enjoy the last show where John was trying to get through his story and Merlin kept interrupting and adding pointless commentary. Borderline unlistenable. Poor John was just trying to describe his procedure. Merlin, you aren’t as clever as you think you are.”
Pharmhound via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/23
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simplemiracles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/23
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“Otherwise a fun time”
Bderiso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/22
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“I do rather enjoy how these two dig into the nitty gritty together. Whether something of their past, or something going on in their daily lives. For a given episode you never know if youll get good or bad cop John”
agmcleod via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/19/22
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“Really enjoyable show, and I love Merlin and John. But, Merlin’s constant interruptions of John, while sometimes hilarious, have gotten really bad recently. John is an absolute saint for not losing it once in a while…”
jacobmelamed via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/30/22
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“My husband and I were fans of John Siracusa and Merlin separately, so when they started this podcast we freaked out! And it has not disappointed. The dynamic is hilarious and honestly, we talk about Merlin and John and what they’re up to as much as some of our friends. It’s a niche show but if...”Read full review »
Kimberly MK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/22
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“As wonderful as it is improbable. These guys are deeply humane, profoundly humble, and absolutely, brilliantly, themselves. If you’ve ever found yourself about to be overwhelmed by the suspicion that everyone in the world thinks all human beings are as abysmally stupid as the panderers of network...”Read full review »
William Timberman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/21
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“I find the ways John and Merlin are similar and yet different fascinating and funny and I love it when the show gets completely derailed by an anecdote or saga that’s happening in their lives (e.g. John buying a refrigerator or Merlin getting his oven repaired).”
FramesLoaf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/21
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“Thanks for saying it out loud I mean I’m pretty sure everyone already knew you were that kind of awful person but thanks
Also, *hilarious* that you travelled all the way across the country and were nervous around your family even tho you are vaccinated. Merlin you are a very stupid person, and a...”Read full review »
A. Sweeney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/21
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“This is a great listen. They’re both clever and well informed but not haughty.”
Nmgg754 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/21
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“John says no one reads podcast reviews and I agree but rather then safely writing down my deep secrets in this secret place, I’ll say you should give this podcast a try.”
FranklinDStallone via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/14/21
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“Look this is a great podcast and I really like both these guys, but Merlin needs to realize that he’s way too interrupty. Merlin, think about this one thing and realize that it is a fact: The number of listeners that *don’t* want to hear John finish his thought before you cut him off just 3...”Read full review »
sdt33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/21
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“This podcast is not slick in a good way - they aren’t selling anything, but it is professionally produced.
I really enjoy the candor of their conversations!
the topics are mid-life guy talk for techies in the USA. might be about a product purchase, dealing with kids, work, anything. this is...”Read full review »
Bill de la Vega via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/21
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“These two have a wonderfully trusting relationship that leads to great interactions.”
CRB100 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/21
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“They whine a lot especially Merlin”
Phantombane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/20
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“I have a love hate relationship with this show.
I love listening to John muse about many different subjects and the same to an extent Merlin.
What is super annoying and makes me want to throw my listening device out the window is....Merlin interrupting John every time with a wrong...”Read full review »
Rowdy2026 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/10/20
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“I listen to Reconcilable Differences every episode and it’s a always a joy. The opening music is my cue that I’m about to be relaxed and laugh a bit as these two talk about life and culture and try to relate to one another. One of the best podcasts going.”
topherlooks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/20
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“I love this podcast because it kind of delves into a lot of the things that make guys the way they are. Never mind the fact that Merlin Mann has a hair trigger temper and is constantly on the edge of offense. What an unlikable guy. John deftly walks on those eggshells and makes the show work.”
Streamlined22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/20
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“Merlin Mann and John Siracusa allow an audience to listen in on one of their loosely structured conversations every two weeks. Both are marred, have kids and pets and they live on opposite coasts and in their bi-weekly phone calls, they compare notes.
This podcast is the perfect salve for anyone...”Read full review »
ChristopherBio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/20
“A great podcast where both hosts get to let their hair down and discuss their feelings on what is going on in their lives, either as a tech person, a father, a husband, a man, or a human.”
Javbw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/20
“Two guys who mistake references for jokes.”
iamiend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/19
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“I don't know how I came across this podcast but it's just two older men who aren't famous talking about their everyday life and other things. Sometimes funny, often cringey, sometimes a little forced but it makes great background conversation while you're cleaning the house or...”Read full review »
Duccly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/26/19
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“Needs more 2019 Mac Pro talk 😉”
mkppk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/19
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“..but I love this podcast.
It also helps to know your way around the world of Apple affine podcasts (not to mention all of pop culture in general) to get their many references.. ;-)”
Jay 'Mc' Bee via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/30/19
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“As a person who used to work in the Fraud department for a bank, I can tell you the systems used are very primitive. At least in my banks case, it was known we had outdated systems, but they worked to prevent most fraud, even at the frustration of customers. The reason that department is often...”Read full review »
csargent4141 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/19
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“This is one of my favorite podcasts. I knew who John Siracusa was from ATP and I knew Merlin Mann as the amazing human being who did the post election episodes of the Talk Show, so I thought I'd give this a try. I loved it straight from the first episode (and quickly caught up to the more...”Read full review »
GreatIndianaMan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/18
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“You should probably start at episode 1”
stalman via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/18/18
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“One of the benefits of being a certain age or mindset is that you lose the desire to pander. I love RecDiffs not just because we are of similar vintage but because we see a window into the relationship between two people who genuinely enjoy talking to each other and mercifully have something...”Read full review »
KevinEss42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/18
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“Two heroes of podcasting come together to share their fears and anxieties and loves.. and to talk a little bit too much about TV shows.”
Spiral Ganglion via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/18
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“This is the best thing that I have gotten I’ve gotten in my life.”
tsi 😉😊 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/18
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“Too much spoiler slot, but overall great”
Ian Philip Crouchos via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/29/18
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“Yes. Good.”
NikkiFX via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/24/18
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TRP23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/18
“I’ve been missing Siracusa’s old show, Hypercritical, and it’s great to have him back in a similar format with Merlin Mann.”
Basefour via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/18
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