Subtitle: They're the size of the schmutz.

John complains about a podcast that Merlin likes, and Merlin announces that professional eye care is a racket.

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Links and Show Notes:

John has some concerns about Merlin’s water intake and general desk situation.

In what begins as follow-up, John has further illumination regarding the oven dial problem. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this leads to a lot of appliance talk.

John complains about a podcast that Merlin likes, and Merlin announces that professional eye care is a racket.

Finally, John wonders why he’s started receiving such a big magazine.

In this month’s member bonus episode, Merlin leads a deeper investigation into the vacation problem. Travel is about more than travel, plus if you want to get better at something, it’s useful to stop pretending you’re great at it.

(Recorded on Tuesday, May 28, 2024)

Credits

• Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf
  


• Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano
  


• Music: Merlin Mann


• The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley

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