James Lileks' The Diner

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.<br /><br />Listen to <i><a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-diner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Diner with James Lileks</a>,</i> along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Ricochet.com</b></a>. No paid subscription required.

Office Space

Some space to work and a good view. What more could one ask for?

02-15
34:56

Murder, She Clucked

Have you seen the price of eggs? It's a crime I say, a crime. A real mystery...

02-08
32:42

I'm Game

Forget your lame Pong, man. We've got a pocketful of quarters and we're heading to the Arcade at the mall!

02-01
32:14

Turn It Up!

Every generation finds its own groove... and learns to appreciate the grooves of others.

01-25
32:24

I Hear the Train a'Comin'

New cars and old trains and infinite waitresses all the way down... say, did you just hear that?

01-18
37:14

Like a Whale in a Vat of Vaseline

Your car can be sporty, it can be practical, it can be new or used, but whatever it is - if you're driving it to The Diner - it has to have style.

01-11
31:44

Merry Christmas, Dad

Christmas traditions come and go just like the people in your life. But they don't really go, do they?

12-21
35:25

Droning On and On

The Mercury plunges and we wrap our hands around a hot bowl of soup and contemplate what lies beyond our chicken and stars...

12-14
37:02

Café americano

It's a trip to a romantic, exotic locale... you know, the Diner. Have a seat and a cup of Joe, por favor.

12-07
38:11

Stalking Thanksgiving

Holiday thoughts from a celeried employee on a cold morning in November.

11-23
35:55

Ultimate Red State Dining

Comrade! Sit down and join us! Crack open a bottle of Jubal!

11-16
37:25

Chubs and Scrounds

A reduced fat podcast.Best if used by November 2028.**Refrigerate after opening.

11-09
39:25

Pizza Galore

Fresh. Frozen. Local. National. New York. Chicago. Fargo.Mmmmmmm. Pizza!

11-02
35:24

Fly Lileks Air

Electronics? Check.Inflatable pillow? Check.Peanuts. Check.Headphones. Check.Welcome to Lileks Air Flight 39 to Heathrow...

10-26
44:21

Find the Bottom

Contemplating Rome and finding the bunny at the bottom of the bowl. Um-m. All Gone!

10-12
35:03

Fill It Up, Jack

Memories flood the brain like the mighty Sheyenne River pouring over its banks. Grab your shovel, son, there's work to be done.

10-05
35:05

Rules of the Road

Life is a highway. A double-yellow lined, curving, narrow highway of mechanized death. But on the bright side, that's where you'll find the Diner.

09-28
42:25

Tortŝtelisto!

The summer wanes and we're out of our gourds.

09-21
32:15

Barista Monkeys

A podcast of infinite choice and possibilities... given enough time.

09-14
30:15

Here's the Pitch, Man

Hold this episode up to your face. Now point at it and smile. You, too, can be a pitchman.

09-07
34:00

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