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“if you feel alone on life’s path you’ll quickly find that you aren’t. John is here to guide you. the show is as close to being evergreened as possible so my advice is to start from the beginning and treat it like a living bible”
lordoftheidiots via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“It’s like listening to my younger brother
and his lifelong pal Lester.
Interesting and somewhat informative
but I don’t listen very often.
I’m a big fan of Mr Roderick’s work with the Long Winter thing but not this.
Five stars none the less.”
takinite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/23
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“Merlin & John have been constant companions for the past decade. The show is as good now as ever and will undoubtedly continue to be as long as they continue to make it. I feel that much of my own thinking has been influenced for the better by the hosts introspection, humor, and kindness....”Read full review »
Matt Priven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“Perfect fit for my aging hipster need for nostalgia and existential chat. Im always happy to listen to Merlin’s quickness and John’s ramblings.”
Cliftron3000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/23
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“I love these guys. John and Merlin have a special way of communicating - a collection of in jokes and callbacks to stories they recounted in the past, so best to start from the earlier episodes (Lola! Lola! Lola!) Don’t let the chit chat fool you! They are surreptitiously filling you up with...”Read full review »
Nando Cuca via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/23
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“Don’t know why I like the show so much. Skies are both clearly small kind of culturally aware, but there’s a little X factor as well. That makes this awesome.”
Antnoble via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/06/23
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“This podcast would be much more enjoyable if Merlin would let John finish a sentence once in a while. Even their narrow-minded woke idiocy would be tolerable if it weren’t for the constant cross talk.”
Chuckie88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/22
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“Please start a ROTL patreon so that I can contribute to keeping this show going in some small way.”
sndean1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/22
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“This was a great podcast until John was neutered by the cancel culture and Merlin was frightened into compliance. This is now arguably the most boring, safe, banal and humorless conversation you can listen to. But the listening community is safe from even the slightest chance of minor offense...”Read full review »
Dr. Sciolist PhDs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/22
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“Heads up: Episode 453 seems to have an audio sync issue that gets progressively worse further into the episode. Pretty trippy and rather unlistenable, unfortunately. ☹️ This happened before, sometime last year. MM probably doesn’t read these, so into the void it goes… 😉”
eboy71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/15/22
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“This show was always funny back when Merlin would SHUT UP FOR 30 SECONDS and let John finish a g.d. thought occasionally!!!”
ep1965 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/25/22
“Before listening to Roderick and his sidekick I was back in the jungle where I couldn’t even rely upon games of chance. Money was pourin’ in from outta town. The odds were narrowing and goin’ straight to hell. Luckily I took Roderick and the sheeny’s advice and look where I am now. I’m the chief...”Read full review »
dbolli via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/12/22
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“Long time listener, great life education podcast.”
NZSnake via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/12/21
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“And John is a thicc snacc.”
RA1815 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/21
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“I have been listening to this podcast for ten years. During that period I have moved eight times, worked at eleven different jobs, gone through two cars, and was broken up with three times, and I still listen to the podcast. So I guess it's pretty good.
It goes through phases that are a few...”Read full review »
Jam Sones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/21
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“I’ve been ready to go for years, when is this supertrain leaving the station?
Update: I just realized that I’ve been listening for ten years?!!! Can that be right?
PS. I support John on Patreon and you should too.”
Jezz A Belle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/21
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“I love that this show continues to be a wide-ranging conversation. It never has an agenda, but most of the episodes sure seem to have a point”
Mike in Arlington heights via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/21
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“Two stay at home dads complain about their wives for a hour.”
Modern Madman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/21
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“Merlin is so good at getting great stories recorded. This is a unique but wonderful podcast.”
Nmgg754 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/21
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“Working my way through 400+ episodes, love the show.”
Master of Abyss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/21
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“I’ve listened for years and years and years. These “THINK ABOUT THE CHILDREN!” hand wringers, who’ve never listened before, are way off-base. To perform false-appalled, one-star pile-ons, call child protective services, without any research, or point of reference, are disgusting. Take your...”Read full review »
Biffo1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/21
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“I love their friendship. Witty and human and wonderful. Both of them.”
Liesl Berli via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/27/21
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“So much for taking time to reflect and grow, just back to business as usual. Some serious acknowledgment of recent events would have been appreciated. Instead, it’s just back to normal (minus ads). I listened because this felt like being able to listen to a candid conversation between friends,...”Read full review »
W0BBL3S via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/21
“The episode “Everyone has a hamburger” (187?) made me realize I wasn’t alone. Your own journey with disordered eating makes me believe you’d never inflict that on your daughter. You’re wonderful. Take the time you need to recover but I hope you and Merlin can make more pod. YOUR FEELINGS ARE REAL...”Read full review »
Galzabadoor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/21
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“Not sure what I would do if this podcast went away for good. It’s been on hiatus for the last two weeks and I’ve missed John and Merlin dearly. Don’t give into the insanely misguided Twitter mobs who are ignorant of all the good this show has done for the world. Don’t stop helping people!”
tonysopranojr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/21
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“I love this podcast. Though I have never met them, I refer to these guys as “my boys”. They are smart, funny, nerdy, extemporaneous, self effacing, random, insightful, ridiculous and entertaining. It’s like getting together for coffee with college friends once a week. The world is especially...”Read full review »
hilgzddj,l via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/21
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“Love you guys. Please come back”
WhisperingAdventurer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/21
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“How can anyone who has listened to John over the years think that he’s racist or a bad father!? If you don’t like him, then don’t listen and keep your uninformed opinions to yourselves!
This year started out lousy, and when I found out why my favorite podcasts weren’t putting out new episodes...”Read full review »
GRR Martien via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/21
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“I miss all the great shows”
Bethnch1v3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/21
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“Can’t believe you wouldn’t just help your literal CHILD figure out how to do something. What kind of power tripping monster are you?”
Mavtan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/21
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“I will forever strive to one day be found worthy to embark...
Much Love, sir!”
Thom Brown, III via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/21
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“Stay Strong John! There may be no subtext on the internets, but we love all the great shows and are here for you.”
Uncancellable via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/21
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“I’m sad to say I’ve unsubscribed. The whole bean Dad controversy on Twitter was too much for me. Whether a misunderstanding or not, the racial slurs uncovered were just wildly inappropriate, whatever the context.
Talk about tweets not aging well. Jesus Christ.”
Heidi102 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/21
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“Four star for john, I discovered though this show from omnibus show which is also excellent. I love his stories.
One star for the 'host' merlin who is the sterotypical insufferable priveleged tech bro from san francisco / silicon valley who complains about everything.
I like this show...”Read full review »
Pentalobe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/20
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“It’s giving me life”
Vmleo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/20
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“Absolutely hands down. Love it, you should give it a chance.”
Karcher3000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/19/20
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“Dip switch.
Always a great conversation.”
kjfheights via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/20
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“Incredibly, have listened to every episode of this show, and still love it after so many years. Thanks for sharing your stories with us, J+M.”
knownissuepod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/20
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“Delightful”
Edubbie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/20
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“How’s the new episode coming been a while...”
Mofrofirefly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/20
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“Love John but their conversations give me headaches”
rmaixkepaxjnz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/20
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