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Apr 2023

1h 45m

207: Between Ridiculous and Nonexistent

About this episode

Subtitle: One Must Imagine Biff Happy

Merlin explains his laundry number, and John has some quick Follow-Up on bathroom cups.

Next, for reasons he can't remember, Merlin wanted to learn more about a video game platform, and John obliges.

Then, it's time for John—who's behind on his podcasts—to catch up on what Merlin has been up to, and Merlin obliges.

(Recorded on Monday, April 18, 2023)

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Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf
Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano
Music: Merlin Mann
The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley

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