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If You're Like Me
by Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard
Two experts meet to discuss their areas of expertise, including nerd culture, movies, music, and how not to embarrass their wives. By listening you will learn how to be an expert.
Episodes
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Ommetaphobia and my sister Evie from Finland
Much has changed in the past six months, and Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom are here to talk about it. Joel's fear of eyeballs Why Joel's sister is now known as Evie from Finland Joel gets elected to public office Beekeeping Rome gets ejected from the office Teen drivers
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2022: Snobbery, predictions, and TikTok
Welcome to the first episode of the If You're Like Me podcast for 2022. In today's episode, we discuss some of our personal highlights from 2021, look ahead to 2022, and talk about snobbery and how pervasive it is in all areas of life, including technology, coffee, and even grocery store deli…
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Spider-Man and Christmas movies
Join us for our podcast Christmas episode (and our first video episode), drink coffee, watch Mannix with us, and observe the annual miracle of the cream cheese. 1:30 The Grinch 3:00 Santa Conquers the Martians 4:02 Mannix: Death is a minor key 5:57 Anthony Zerbe 6:15 Spider-Man: No way home 15:49...
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This episode hits different
Topics discussed in today's episode: Rocketman parenting advice The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald "Hits different" Halloween hijinx The Invisible Man Ohio's curious new license plate
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Printers are evil
Printers: they look harmless but within them lies misery, pain, suffering, and loss of money. On today's episode, we discuss why printers are evil. Other topics discussed this week: The top Bob's of all time Rome's "adopted family" Rome rants about Marvel's reboot of Squadron Supreme Loki gator...
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Rome reacts to Alles Gute zum Geburtstag
Welcome to If You're Like Me for July 17, 2021. In today's episode: Golden retrievers Rome gets a percolator John Green's The Anthropocene Reviewed Remembering Phil Collins Cannon: the killer on the hill Happy birthday Heath Florkey Thanks for listening!
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We are the leading Blue Ridge podcast
We are back from a ten-month hiatus. Over the past year, there has been much change in our lives. One of the big changes is that we are now neighbors in beautiful Blue Ridge South Carolina. Topics discussed in today's episode; Working from home (still) Joel's new house The workshop Puppy update...
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How to eat an apple
This week on "If You're Like Me" Joel talks about his approach to eating apples, and why there really is no apple core. Other topics: being on call late at night, The Price is Right, getting people to pay to make their own food, wearing masks, and the Ninja "Rich Brew" mix.
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Award-winning Rome and Flame Weeding
Welcome to another episode of If You're Like Me. On this thrill packed episode, Rome announces his new award for general awesomeness (or at least many years of participation). Also, Joel has discovered a great way to make lawncare more fun: using fire. Other topics in this week's episode: When…
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Inner monologue
"An internal monologue, also called self-talk, inner speech, inner discourse or internal discourse, is a person's inner voice which provides a running verbal monologue of thoughts while they are conscious." Do you have an internal monologue? Rome Maynard does, and the voice in his head makes...
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Social distancing and the Andromeda Strain (1971)
We are social distancing at If You're Like Me, but that's ok, we've been socially distancing and not watching sports for years. On today's episode we talk about how life has changed under covid-19, working from home, and the death of Kenny Rogers. We also watch the 1971 classic The Andromeda...
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Ahoy, it's Smallcreep's Day
Today Rome is excited because it is Smallcreep's Day, a holiday that, as far as our researchers could determine, is only celebrated at Rome's house. Listen to find out more about what Smallcreep's Day is, and why you should join the celebration. Other topics: Goodbye hello, hello ahoy Leap year…
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I am Lindstorm!
It's 2020 and season 2 of If You're Like Me! as we get ready to start our sixth year of podcasting, we catch up on what has been happening since last season: Joel's new name Rome goes to the ballet Ken Jennings wins the Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time tournament New coffee making system Short...
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Disney+ and whimsy with Shawn and Jim
Filling in for Rome Maynard this week are Shawn Tabor and Jim Lomas, and this week we are all about Disney+. If you aren't watching the Mandalorian, you should be, and we talk about some of the other great discoveries we have made of the content on Disney+. Other topics discussed in this episode:...
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50 years of Rome
This is a very special episode of if You're Like Me, as it is Rome's 50th birthday and Halloween. We have all of our favorites, including circus peanuts, candy corn, and internationally renowned safety expert Scott Barr. Topics in this episode: Safety Quality Halloween costumes Enneagram Personal...
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101: Batman Day 2019
Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom celebrate Batman Day 2019. Topics discussed: What is Batman Day? If Batman was really 80 years old "How To" by Randall Munroe Chattanooga Tn Obsolete technology Moving furniture
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100 times like me
It's our 100th episode. Time to celebrate with some deluxe circus peanuts. Topics in this episode: What's changed in five years This Michigan/Ohio war of 1835 Rome's trip to Ohucky Instant coffee Raccoons Educational planetarium displays Thank you for listening--enjoy the next 100 episodes.
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If You're Like 99
In today's episode, Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom seek deeper meaning in inspiring others, songs about African precipitation, and look for subliminal messages in Slim Whitman music. Topics in today's episode: Inspirational pep talks Bad career advice You can be whatever you want* Karaoke night...
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Episode 98: A new level of friendship
In this episode: Iced coffee dogs birds new levels of friendship Christmas in June Godzilla King of the Monsters
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Episode 97: Surrounded by junk
In today's episode, Rome and Joel bemoan how we are surrounded by endless storage units and strip malls. Other exciting topics discussed in today's episode: Coffee update Joel gives Rome a new record Name popularity Notable deaths Grumpy cat Airplane etiquette Joel ends his boycott of Funko
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Take me home, country Rome
This week's episode is a musical roadtrip: Rome goes to a John Denver impersonator concert Joel goes to see the Rocky statue Falsetto singers Death of Peter Mayhew
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Jeopardy James, Avengers Endgame, and Spoilers
In this spoiler free episode, Joel and Rome discuss: Listener feedback Rome's trip to Charleston Why does Rome visit cemeteries on vacation? Jeopardy James' winning streak Spoilers are good Plus Shawn Tabor gives a spoiler free review of Avengers Endgame.
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Roadside attractions and Frank Cannon
It's a busy week on If You're Like Me as Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom discuss: Preparation for Cannon night Farm Boy Nero Wolf Lonesome Dove Lee Horsley Are we over-exposed to Star Wars? Review of weird roadside attractions in the state of Minnesota Small town life Creepy child statues at the...
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Coffee and Star Wars
Welcome to a caffeinated episode of "If You're Like Me." This week special guests Shawn and Nick give us a live update from the Star Wars Celebration Chicago: Coffee Coffee snobs Black holes slapkirk.com Star Wars celebration Galaxy's Edge update Breakdown of the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker trailer
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The Strange New World of Xanadu
Depressing book reviews Return of the Pink Panther Puns and dad jokes Rome's love of Xanadu
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Online scammers
Today Rome and Joel relay their recent experiences with cyber criminals, discuss recent deaths, and review a recent addition to Rome's music library.
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Episode 90: Goodbye Alexa and Larry
Topics discussed in today's episode: Cars Phil Collins update Theme parks 21st wedding anniversary Leaving Facebook surveillance Goodbye Alexa Farewell to Larry Dead people that Rome has met
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Episode 89: Find it here
The government shutdown is over, and we welcome back our non-essential podcasts hosts. In today's episode, Rome, Joel, Heath, and Jeff discuss the following riveting topics: Jeff's resignation Drivers The fall of Phil Collins Minimalism Surveillance Ohio's new state motto
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Episode 88: Happy 2019
Welcome to the first episode of 2019. Rome and Joel are in the same location for this episode, and we catch up on how the new year is progressing Topics discussed in this episode: Happy new year Parking stories Gift updates Are gifts trying to tell me something? Car washes Heath locator RIP Juan...
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Episode 87: Christmas 2018
It's Christmastime at If You're Like me, and Jeff Fossett joins Rome and Joel to celebrate. Topics in today's episode: 1987 Gift giving strategies Do people take themselves too seriously Airlines Service animals Squirrels don't have rabies Facebook security The twelve days of cybersecurity...
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The 12 Days of Cybersecurity Christmas
Internationally renowned cybersecurity expert Jeff Fossett sings his hit Christmas song "The 12 Days of Cybersecurity Christmas" on If You're Like Me.
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Episode 86: Christmas movies
It's December 2018, and in this episode Shawn Tabor joins us to discuss favorite Christmas movies. In this episode: Work greeting etiquette Holiday decoration Scrooge with Alastair Sim Not so tiny Tim Hallmark Christmas movies The miracle of the creme cheese Christmas pants
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Episode 85: IYLM Thanksgiving 2018
It's Thanksgiving time, and once again we list the items and people for which we are thankful. Discussed in this episode: The annual turkey debate Things for which we are thankful Ohio Icepocolypse The biggest ball of twine rolled by one man Stan Lee Death list is tragedy essential to great stories?
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Episode 84: Halloween 2018
It's the If You're Like Me Halloween special. In this episode we give you helpful advice about how to not become a vampire and also discuss the following spooky topics: Rome's birthday Hermit crabs Circus peanuts Negative synergy Halloween costumes The death of Dracula controversy Green Bean...
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Episode 83: Workstation crisis
It's time for another If You're Like Me, and Rome is MIA due to a workstation crisis. Heath and Joel say the show must go on, and discuss the following burning topics: Detroit Mission Impossible: Fallout Workstation crisises Celebrity RIP Book reports Continuous learning Climbing Mount Everest...
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Episode 82: Dystopian justice
Today Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom (without Heath) talk about the American justice system and dystopian fiction. Discussed in this episode: Rome's experience as a temp dad Adventures in jury duty Why read dystopian literature? Brave New World by Aldus Huxley Nineteen Eighty-Four by George…
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Episode 81: Don't eat in Ohio
In the latest episode of If You're Like me, Heath and Joel wonder where Rome is, and talk about: Tax free weekend Destructive children Pizza Lunchboxes Jeopardy! daily double seeking behavior https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1402/1402.0571.pdf The BMP strategy Playing Trivial Persuit with...
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Episode 80: Now more than ever, Florkey
This week Rome, Joel, and some guy from Illinois discuss the following trending topics: Eclectic international death log Show jumping Depressing book reviews Tragedies in the Grand Canyon Ohio breaking news Campaign 2018 update Heath Florkey campaign slogans Giraffes The Return of Frank Canon
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Episode 79: Surplus Cheese
Jeff Fossett returns as our special guest and helps us discuss these exciting topics: The cheese surplus How to cram every life event into 7 months The Office The history of Australia Perry Mason and the howling dog WRK acoustic Yellowcard tour Phil Collins Alamo obsession Uber drivers in Cedar...
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Episode 78: What Dad Wants
Happy Father's Day. In this episode we give some ideas for last minute Fathers Day gifts. Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to shut the lights off when you leave the room. Topics in this episode: Father's day What do the fathers want? Neckties Bowties The Lindstrom car fight cam Embarrassing...
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Episode 77: Schicklgruber Graduation
It's a late night version of If You're Like Me... Late night because graduation season has reached the Florkey household, and Florkey graduations are month-long extravaganzas. Topics discussed in this episode: Graduations Cross Pens Celebrity deaths Soliciting the sale of no soliciting signs...
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Episode 76: Cinco de If You're Like Me-o
Heath returns from his trip to California, and he fills us in on his thrilling experiences. Other topics discussed in this episode: Uber adventures Abba reunion Avengers smash all records Rome explains the infinity stones Book reviews and recommendations Probably the only discussion you will ever...
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Episode 75: The Love Boat is sinking
Rome Maynard is on assignment this week, so Heath and Joel do the best that they can to carry on. We recount some little known Rome Maynard facts, and discuss a large number of celebrity deaths, California, Denver, pollen tumbleweeds, and springtime.
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Episode 74: King Syndrome
This week we are without Heath Florkey, but we remember him by recounting some little known Heath Florkey facts that will entertain and amaze you. Other topics in this episode: Rainy Days Cincinnati spring break Ohio drivers Should Maryl Streep play Princess Leia? Rome's 20th anniversary YouTube...
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Episode 73: Third Anniversary
This is a special third anniversary episode of If You're Like Me, with special guest star Scott Barr. We tell the story of how If You're Like Me came to be, and discuss the following topics: Daylight saving time Listener Mail The portrayal of small town people in movies Impostor syndrome Notable...
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Episode 72: Lieutenant Daniel Tiger
It's a busy week on If You're Like Me: Listener mail Joel's 20th Anniversary Tom Hanks to play Mr. Rogers Captain Kangaroo's bad dental hygiene advice Florkey Stovegate 2018 "The Revenge of Analog" by David Sax Resale Value of physical media Cannon Season 3 recap: How could they miss? Celebrity...
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Episode 71: A Bad Week To Play The Flute
Topics in this episode: Celebrity flutist deaths Kidney stones Heath responds to anti-juicing press Windows 10 won't let us have a clean restart Why Joel is annoyed by Anthony Bourdain Celebrities who think they can sing HGTV Predictions for the big game
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Episode 70: You can't handle the juice!
It’s 2018 and time for our latest episode. This week we are joined by embalming expert Heath Florkey. Welcome to 2018 Highlights from the holidays Heath’s high powered juicer Live update from the Ohio Snowpocalypse Recommendations for de-stressing Death update Game Shows Rome reviews “Murder by...
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Episode 69: Seven days to #HollyJolly
This is an expert packed episode. Joining Joel and Rome are Jonathan Hyde, HR expert, and Jeff Fossett, cybersecurity expert. Topics discussed in this episode: Upcoming Fossett wedding Punch Andy Griffith Show Christmas lights, and things for which they should have training classes Jeff's world...
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Episode 68: No Janusz is not good news
This episode is our third annual Thanksgiving episode, and this week we are joined by nationally acclaimed embalming expert Heath Florkey. Heath joins us as our official death expert, and we debut Heath's podcast obituary. Other topics discussed: What we are thankful for Kmart music Things that...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two experts meet to discuss their areas of expertise, including nerd culture, movies, music, and how not to embarrass their wives. By listening you will learn how to be an expert.
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Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard
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Two experts meet to discuss their areas of expertise, including nerd culture, movies, music, and how not to embarrass their wives. By listening you will learn how to be an expert.
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