Reconcilable Differences
This is the podcast I like the most but have the worst sale pitch for.
If you like hearing two late-middle-aged white guys talk about parenting, life, work, and technology, this is the show for you!
That being said, it’s one of only two podcasts that I have ever considered paying for bonus content from.
The Hosts
Merlin Mann is a former productivity blogger and speaker who has had many lives and experiences. He routinely starts tangents that end up (usually) coming around in a beneficial way.
John Siracusa is a logical and straightforward computer programmer. He likes to keep the structure and format of the show in order, but his efforts are similar to a Buddhist monk’s sand art.
Their differences are reconciliable enough to give the show a back and forth while keeping the scope of conversations consistent.
The Show
It is hard to pick a good example, but try this one out:
The show has a continuity that rewards long-time listeners, but you will find humor and wisdom that will make it worth your time even from the first listen.
It’s a wonderful podcast <3
For me EP 102, Preparing the Way, is a podcast masterpiece. But they all all great :)
I forgot about Preparing the Way; an excellent choice!
“Preparing the Way” is an epic. I’ll listen to Siracusa talk about anything. At the risk of self-promotion, given you like this, you may like a podcast I do with two friends, “Hemispheric Views”.