Road Work

John joins Dan to discuss having dinner with someone you admire, differentiating yourself from the 5th graders, being arm-candy at a party, and what fame takes from you. Brought to you by: Mack Weldon (Mack Weldon will be the most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies and sweat pants that you will ever wear. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code ROADWORK). Harry's (Go to Harrys.com and you'll get $5 off your first purchase with promo code ROADWORK). Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

John joins Dan as to open the history books about Minesweeper, John's lack of tattoos, leather pants, buying motorcycles, radioactive salt mines, the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, living your dreads, joining the rugby team, and Harley Davidson. Links for this episode:Mr. Yuk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHow to communicate the dangers of nuclear waste to future civilizations.Urban Dictionary: yardsaleBrought to you by: Mack Weldon (Mack Weldon will be the most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies and sweat pants that you will ever wear. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code ROADWORK). Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

John and Dan talk about carrying coffee mugs, stacking BBs, the coats of arms of military organizations in the Habsburg era of the Czech Republic, china pigs, Winnie the Pooh, licking buttons, the collecting gene, entrepreneurship, the perversion of college, junk-men, and parade culture. Links for this episode:Urban Dictionary: stacking BB'sstacking BB's George R. R. Martin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPorsche 944 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBrought to you by: Mack Weldon (Mack Weldon will be the most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies and sweat pants that you will ever wear. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code ROADWORK).

John Roderick of Seattle sits down with Austinite Dan Benjamin to discuss the purchase of a police car, frisbee golf, the malaise years of the Carter Administration, Fox body Mustangs, visiting smelters at night, looking like a cop, the aquisition of an Apocalypse Vehicle, surprise nuclear attacks, EMPs, shortwave radios, Japanese holdouts, the artwork of WWI vets, complete ephemera, a quarter inch of gypsum, moustache quality, and albinism. Links for this episode:Airbus A320 family - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaChevrolet Camaro (third generation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFord Mustang (third generation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFord Taurus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFord Thunderbird (ninth generation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPontiac Fiero - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSubaru Impreza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJohn Roderick (@johnroderick) • Instagram photos and videos10 Cloverfield Lane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJapanese holdout - Wikipedia, the free e

John and Dan talk about the Bohemian Grove, revisit optional traffic lights, street sleepers, the Macintosh Company, the world's saddest clown, Mama Cat, perfect foods, and the Ampex ATR 102. In a special segment, John tastes chocolate and has one of his life's greatest epiphanies. Links for this episode:Bohemian Grove - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPennybacker Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis Is Spinal Tap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBest in Show (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAmpex ATR-100 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJade Gordon is creating Art | PatreonChocoholic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaNutella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMumsnet war on Cadbury's smaller-sized curved Dairy Milk bars | UK | News | Daily ExpressBrought to you by: Mack Weldon (Mack Weldon will be the most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies and sweat pants that you will ever wear. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code ROADWORK). Wealthfront (Vi

John talks with Dan about fume venting, driving, the Chateau, skin to skin contact, sidekicks, Evel Knievel and the Snake River Canyon, first exposures to porn, interacting with millennials, and heroic practice. Links for this episode:Hollywood California Luxury Hotels | Chateau Marmont | West Hollywood Bungalows & SuitesShia LaBeouf Won't Recover Full Use of Injured Hand - Shia LaBeouf : People.comShia LaBeouf Recovering From ‘Extensive Hand Surgery’ Following Car Crash - MTVUSATODAY.com - Police: Drunken man drives home after passenger decapitatedDecapitated Passenger's Family Pleads for Driver | Fox NewsEvel Knievel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaEvil Knievel Snake River - YouTubeCloud Delivered Enterprise Security by OpenDNSBrought to you by: Parachute (Receive $25 off your first order of your comfortable new bedding by visiting parachutehome.com/roadwork and using the offer code ROADWORK). Harry's (Go to Harrys.com and you'll get $5 off your first purchase with promo code ROADWORK. Econ

John and Dan talk about Helicopter-themed television shows (Blue Thunder), Magnum P.I., John's theater experience (Hot l Baltimore, etc.), Michelle Shocked, Northern Exposure, the A-Team, Foul Play, Greatest American Hero, the Bill Murray/Chevy Chase fued, and movie/year set-points. Links for this episode:Bell 407 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBell 47 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBell AH-1 Cobra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBlue Thunder (helicopter) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAn Enemy of the People - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Hot l Baltimore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Goodbye Girl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJack Murdock - IMDbAirwolf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBell 222 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe A-Team (TV Series 1983–1987) - IMDbRocky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAnchorage (song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSilver Streak (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFoul Play (1978 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaStir Crazy (198

John and Dan talk about stolen sleep, interacting with the straight world, second sleep cycles, midnight wakefulness, what it means to be human, seeking a paleo life, the vagabond life, living on the skids, sleeping in the Aerostar, following your bliss, finding a 40 year old woman in a red Jaguar, a yard full of hound dogs, bear baiting, living inside the light dome, boogeymen, unexplained absences, forms of domestication, and a special relationship with a ski resort. Links for this episode:Ford Aerostar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTrainspotting (1996) - Final Scene [HD] - YouTubeMission | One Laptop per ChildBrought to you by: Blue Apron (Check out this week’s menu and get your two meals FREE—WITH FREE SHIPPING—by going to BlueApron.com/ROADWORK). Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

John and Dan talk about days of enchantment, hauntings, Triskaidekaphobia, growing old with dignity, Charlie Watts, jazz hipsters, the Hardy Boys, growing up with religion, speaking Yiddish, Messiah politics, timeshares, and harnessing the atom. Links for this episode:13 (number) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTriskaidekaphobia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCharlie Watts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Hardy Boys - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDr. Strangelove - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHistory of the Teller–Ulam design - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaZoroastrianism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBrought to you by: Blue Apron (Check out this week’s menu and get your two meals FREE—WITH FREE SHIPPING—by going to BlueApron.com/ROADWORK). Mack Weldon (Mack Weldon will be the most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies and sweat pants that you will ever wear. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code ROADWORK).

John talks with Dan about trolling car sites, the essence of cool, The Fonz, Formula 1, lifting of curses, and being normal. Links for this episode:The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a TrailerFormula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaVR6 engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia10K Miles: All Original 1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC VR6 | Bring a TrailerEuro Market S1: 1969 Lamborghini Espada | Bring a TrailerRoad Train: 1929 Packard Model 645 Deluxe Eight Convertible | Bring a TrailerRotary engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMazda RX-7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSegway Inc. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediasergey brin - Google SearchWhip It (Devo song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBrought to you by: Audible (Visit audible.com/roadwork to get a free 30-day trial membership and a free audiobook. Browse the over 250,000 audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy). Blue Apron (Check out this week’s menu and get your two meals FREE—WITH FR

John and Dan talk about Prince's passing, Kurt Cobain, humping songs, The smartest Beatle, converting insecurity into a lightsaber, The Emperor’s New Jams, sex, politics, and religion, idealogical purity, Ted Nugent's confederate army, and a glorious revolution. Links for this episode:Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne and others -- "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - YouTubeRingo Starr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSeattle News and Events | Prince: The Emperor’s New JamsBernie Sanders Fund Raiser at The Comet Tavern, Seattle, WA - YouTubeBrought to you by: Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free). Mack Weldon (Mack Weldon will be the most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies and sweat pants that you will ever wear. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code ROADWORK).

John and Dan talk about La Croix, olives, potatoes (which John calls fat dirt), tater tot guns, secondary body spray, eating in the bathroom, John's lady friend/special lady, Future John™, the clenched fists of determination, Neanderthal genes, golems made of mud, 6am meetings, guarding the perimeter, Mithril, sleeping naked, and silver underpants. Links for this episode:National Beverage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHome - LaCroix Sparkling WaterMuktuk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMithril - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBrought to you by: Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free). Mack Weldon (Mack Weldon will be the most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies and sweat pants that you will ever wear. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code ROADWORK).

Alt title: THX DAD John and Dan talk about John's recent experiment with being vegan, building princess castles, time spent thinking about food, addictive tendencies, the time Dan smoked pot, parking by the airport to watch airplanes land, the little devil on your right shoulder, Real Genius, James Spader, The Breakfast Club, Dave Matthews, pretention, and drinking coffee in your dorm room. Links for this episode:All The Great ShowsDal bhat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaVeganism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFluffernutter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDaily Menu | Casa De LuzMarshmallow creme - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGoop | A weekly lifestyle publication, curated by Gwyneth Paltrow, offering exclusive collaborations, recipes, travel notes, and more.Good news: It’s totally fine to drink lots (and lots) of coffee. The government just said so - The Washington PostAnything Goes: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Intro HD - YouTubeWillow (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaShort Circu

John and Dan talk about men who talk about prostates, "gypsy curses", the collected work of a lunatic, the Instagram of Michael Stipe, self mockery, beards, virus immortality, the Great Bear Motel, rooms available by the hour, the day the Internet opened, John's idea for late-stage-decay coffee table book, motels of the west, tackle shops, fishing the high lakes, the Lusty Lady, peep shows, refinishing guns, being born again hard, sitting on the knee of a hobo, mass fashion, Snapchat, and the nature of ego and identity. Links for this episode:John Roderick (@johnroderick) • Instagram photos and videos@michaelstipe • Instagram photos and videosGary Ridgway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFilson (company) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSeattle Man Descends From 80-Foot Tree After 24 Hours - The New York TimesBrought to you by: Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

John returns from his battle with a virus to talk with Dan about Russian baths, "the executive workout", terry cloth rompers, daydar, podcasting from home, legitimate businesses, private premises, cough buttons, Iron and Wine shows, becoming the "Al Pastor Guy", three weeks in canada, the top 10 most reprehensible things at SXSW, people in sweatpants, playing with a piece of thread, the purpose of the big long house, cartoon crazy eyes, John's cold stare which is always engaged, Dan's infrared sauna, survival blankets, and memorizing lyrics. Links for this episode:Seattle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPhiladelphia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSong Exploder | Episode 28: The Long WintersBrought to you by: Meh.com (Visit the link to check out their awesome daily deals). Igloo (An intranet you'll actually like. Try it yourself or send your IT guy to investigate at IglooSoftware.com/RoadWork). Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free). Bench (Visit the link to g

America's top two podcast personalities are at it again. John recalls an Orlando mugging, wearing white jeans, getting in fights, murderers on the highway, living a life of romance, closed head injuries, nursemaid's elbow, and childhood traumas. Links for this episode:Nursemaid's elbow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMy Bodyguard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMy Bodyguard (1980) - IMDbAdam Baldwin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMatt Dillon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTwelve O'Clock High - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThree O'Clock High - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBrought to you by: Mack Weldon (Mack Weldon will be the most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies and sweat pants that you will ever wear. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code ROADWORK). Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/RoadWork and use the code ROADWORK for a free trial and 10% off your new website). Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 mana

John and Dan talk about John's heart being on the wrong side, vehicle repair and owner pride, rising like a phoenix, being the lizard king, Ray Manzarek and his hair, living on the cusp of greatness, non-famous dog selfies, playing under the piano, dressing as commandos, and raising goats to make soap. Please send packages for John to: Mr. John Roderick 815 Seattle Blvd Office 332 Seattle Washington 98134 Links for this episode:Like Water for Chocolate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaRay Manzarek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTacoma Narrows Bridge (1940) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAtlas of Remote Islands: 9780143118206: Reference Books @ Amazon.comPocket Atlas of Remote Islands: Fifty Islands I Have Not Visited and Never Will: Judith Schalansky, Christine Lo: 9780143126676: Amazon.com: BooksBone Hollow: Bill Braine: 9781597381017: Amazon.com: BooksDaryl Dragon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCaptain & Tennille - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJill & Dragon: Les

John and Dan talk about dentist chairs, marijuana whippet combos, near death experiences, and John's path from druggie to sobriety. Links for this episode:What's the difference between an ocean and a sea?Sound (geography) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaList of isthmuses - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGulf of Mexico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaOcean - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaUrban Dictionary: DruggieBrought to you by: Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/RoadWork and use the code ROADWORK for a free trial and 10% off your new website).

John and Dan talk about international coffee, using illness as means to escape caffeine and nicotine addiction, finding inner peace and your natural self, and licking a South American frog. Links for this episode:Steak-umm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPink slime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAmazon.com : Maxim Original Korean Coffee - 100pks : Instant Coffee : Grocery & Gourmet FoodHome |Manischewitz Wine - Products - Traditionals. Creams/CordialsManischewitz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBrought to you by: Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/RoadWork and use the code ROADWORK for a free trial and 10% off your new website).

John and Dan talk about salvage yards, the tearing down of Victorian houses and childhood schools, maritime maps, electrical wiring, the erecting of false walls, doubling down and powering through, the "Lady Carpenter", and the Flying Academy of Miami. John also opens several new packages. Links for this episode:The Handmade Business Coach - Steffanie HousmanOld Town Suds - Made with ingredients you could eat drinkCalligraphuck | HomeThe Drinky Crow Show - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJohn Roderick - Scared Straight (Live on KEXP) - YouTube