Reconcilable Differences

This week, John and Merlin finally set themselves to the task of beginning to argue about their differences. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Slack: The messaging app for teams. Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'CORRECTIONS' for 10% off your first purchase. Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code 'DIFFS' for 10% off Links and Show Notes: After a look at their feelings about reviews (and review culture), John takes Merlin to task for his stance on the 1999 film Fight Club (and Fight Club culture). Then, things conclude with a passionate debate on the societal impact of sports (and sports culture). Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. EveryBlock on the App Store on iTunes Rocket #20: The Hiking Simulator - Relay FMJohn's episode of Rocket. Accidental Tech Podcast: 119: PromoretiredChristina's episode of ATP. Fight Club (1999) - IMDb Total Recall (1990) - IMDb The Game (1997) - IMDb Se7en (1995) - IMDb My Neighbor Totoro (1988) - IMDb 5by5 | Hypercritical #45: Star Wars is Not a Blog Post The Incomparable | Bashing Two Action Figures Together (Episode 146) 5by5 | 5by5 at the Movies #1: Goodfellas The Undertaker throws Mankind off the top of the Hell in a Cell- YouTube Wrestling Isn't Wrestling - YouTube

In this episode, John and Merlin discuss the origins of the show, including their contrasting approaches to authority, conformity, and contrariness. Also, Merlin credits John with helping him become less horrible, and John deposes Merlin about his year in military school. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'CORRECTIONS' for 10% off your first purchase. Need: A curated retailer and lifestyle publication for men. Use code HUGEWEEK for 20% off. This code is also valid at Foremost. Field Notes: Buy a year-long Colors subscription starting with the Workshop Companion, and use the code 'RELAY' and you’ll get 3 Carpenter Pencils and a 3-Pack of “Pitch Black” memo books free. Links and Show Notes The Act of Creation (Arkana): Arthur Koestler - Amazon.com: Books You Ruined Everything - Jonathan Coulton - Youtube

In this inaugural episode, John and Merlin begin framing the conversation on exactly how they got how they are. From the dungeons of Usenet to the dragons of roving bullies, origins are explored, and differences are provisionally reconciled. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'CORRECTIONS' for 10% off your first purchase. Need: A curated retailer and lifestyle publication for men. Use code HUGEWEEK for 20% off. This code is also valid at Foremost. Slack: The messaging app for teams. Links and Show Notes: Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode.