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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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A One-Eyed Jack

A One-Eyed Jack

2025-12-1330:03

Sometimes you just have to play the cards you're dealt - even if that card is a one-eyed Jack.
The banalities of "Bob's" and a trip to Boston to clarify the mind. And stay in your lane!
Diner Hut

Diner Hut

2025-11-1526:25

It's the Tiffany lamps that really class up the Hut. That and the red plastic cups.
Take a snapshot with your Brownie. It won't last forever.
McDiner

McDiner

2025-11-0130:15

Soulless architecture with a decent cup of coffee.
Hey, Big Boy

Hey, Big Boy

2025-10-2535:02

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

2025-09-2733:45

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

Blighty Burgers

2025-09-2029:40

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?

2025-08-3037:22

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

Chicken Balls!

2025-08-2330:19

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...
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