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James Lileks is back at his accustomed place on one of the chrome stools in front of the boomerang pattern Formica counter in the diner on Old Highway 23, about thirteen and a half minutes from wherever you happen to be at the moment.

Listen to The Diner with James Lileks, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.
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Hey, Big Boy

Hey, Big Boy

2025-10-2535:23

Looking for coffee in all the wrong places...
Ignore them at your peril.
You can eat an entire meal for free at the supermarket... Believe It Or Not!
Get a Grip

Get a Grip

2025-09-2733:41

This episode has a lot of things to unpack... which is what happens when you pack a lot of things.
Blighty Burgers

Blighty Burgers

2025-09-2029:46

Sit down, Old Chap, and celebrate the Great American Cheeseburger!
Working under the influence... of the teachers you had in your youth.
Tool Time

Tool Time

2025-09-0630:31

It's autumn. There's work to be done and you have to know how to handle the pressure of any situation.
Are You Game?

Are You Game?

2025-08-3037:11

Sometimes you just have to "immerse" yourself into another world.
Chicken Balls!

Chicken Balls!

2025-08-2330:20

Today's lesson: Don't let your wife go to the big box store or you'll be eating the same thing for a week.
The Tipping Point

The Tipping Point

2025-08-1631:14

The most gratuitous show to date. And if you tip your waitress, make sure you help her get back up on her feet.
Chez Barbara

Chez Barbara

2025-08-0932:35

Sidewalk cafes and gracious living for all.
Good to the Last Drop

Good to the Last Drop

2025-08-0232:32

An episode that's steaming hot and will get you going. Dare we say it? It's good to the last drop (and that's good, too!)
Heeeeeeeeere's Lileks!

Heeeeeeeeere's Lileks!

2025-07-2636:59

An episode that was hermetically sealed and kept in a mayonnaise jar on the front porch of Funk & Wagnalls since noon today
Notarized Workout

Notarized Workout

2025-07-1931:11

Retirement lets you do all the things you've ever wanted... provided you can get past the paperwork.
Carjacked

Carjacked

2025-07-1230:06

Have you heard the news? No? Have a seat...
Chicken Laying Eggs

Chicken Laying Eggs

2025-06-2832:48

Plenty of seats available in the Diner today because, well, you know why. Let's get ready for the big holiday weekend next.
16 Billion Passwords

16 Billion Passwords

2025-06-2132:34

The cash is in the cloud - if you can get to it. Buddy, can you spare a five?
Good health to all... from the Diner! And we may stop in at the drug store on the way home, that is, if we have enough spare change.
Decoration Day

Decoration Day

2025-05-2433:35

All the flags... fluttering in the wind... a day of remembrance.
The Click of Death

The Click of Death

2025-05-1731:02

Back it up, baby... that is, if you can. What do you mean "The drive is inaccessible?" You can always get what you want at The Diner.
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