216: Erroneous Beeping

from Reconcilable Differences · host Merlin Mann and John Siracusa

In Follow-up, John shares some updates on his tile and paint journey. Also, he reaches a critical junction in the saga of his freezer. Next, we learn a little about eggcorns and mondegreens. Then there's some confusion about when the kid from _There Will Be Blood_ was in Iron Maiden, and John corrects Merlin's Conan quote. Again and again. For this month's members-only bonus show, your hosts consider whether John might be a Secret Buddhist. You can [sign up today](https://www.relay.fm/rd/join) to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, support our program. (_Recorded on Tuesday, August 22, 2023_)

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In Follow-up, John shares some updates on his tile and paint journey. Also, he reaches a critical junction in the saga of his freezer.

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