February 12, 2026

Reconcilable Differences 280: How Dangerous I Can Be

1 hour 46 minutes

John explores how to repurpose an extra hole.

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Links and Show Notes:

Merlin comes clean about his slashed-sevens resolution, and John explains the sweatshirts of his storied attic.

For a main topic, John explores how to repurpose an extra hole.

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(Recorded on Tuesday, February 3, 2026)

Credits

Audio Editor/First Chair Saxophonist: Jim Metzendorf

Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano

Music: Merlin Mann

The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley

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