James Lileks is back at his accustomed place on one of the chrome stools in front of the boomerang pattern Formica counter in the diner on Old Highway 23, about thirteen and a half minutes from wherever you happen to be at the moment. Listen to The Diner with James Lileks, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.
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Lil’Eth trying things out
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Lileazy 2x
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KMc and Lilextreme have fun with unusual sex related content. We just put our own personal thoughts into random stories,
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I've been running ultramarathons for over a decade and now I'm turning 40. This show explores taking a big picture look at how to keep working on self improvement when the window for (personal) peak performance is closing and perhaps learn some things I wish I'd of known sooner. I'll explore diet options like keto and high fat low carb, training at lower intensities using methods like MAF, rest, recovery, strength, mobility, and race performance in my experiment of one.
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She's the ex wife. She's the girlfriend. They should hate each other. They definitely shouldn’t want to start a podcast together. But sometimes life works in mysterious and magical ways. These are the musings, reflections and occasional accidental insights of two women who have become great friends against the odds. How are they able to put aside their egos and overcome conventional hang ups about each other? How do they inspire each other to be better mothers, friends and partners? How can ...
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A reduced fat podcast. Best if used by November 2028.* *Refrigerate after opening.Door Ricochet
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Fresh. Frozen. Local. National. New York. Chicago. Fargo. Mmmmmmm. Pizza!Door Ricochet
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Electronics? Check. Inflatable pillow? Check. Peanuts. Check. Headphones. Check. Welcome to Lileks Air Flight 39 to Heathrow...Door Ricochet
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Contemplating Rome and finding the bunny at the bottom of the bowl. Um-m. All Gone!Door Ricochet
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Memories flood the brain like the mighty Sheyenne River pouring over its banks. Grab your shovel, son, there's work to be done.Door Ricochet
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Life is a highway. A double-yellow lined, curving, narrow highway of mechanized death. But on the bright side, that's where you'll find the Diner.Door Ricochet
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The summer wanes and we're out of our gourds.Door Ricochet
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A podcast of infinite choice and possibilities... given enough time.Door Ricochet
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Hold this episode up to your face. Now point at it and smile. You, too, can be a pitchman.Door Ricochet
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I think that I shall never see a podcast lovely as a tree... uh, oh.Door Ricochet
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Roaming the Land with Credentials
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A stiff drink, a hot band and a lanyard around your neck. It doesn't get any better than that. Or does it?Door Ricochet
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A Holsum Edition with Extra Honey
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White Bread, Peanut Butter, Honey and T-Rex.Door Ricochet
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Contemplating the marvels and the possible malevolence of the modern age while consuming a slightly warmed-over "Weird Burger."Door Ricochet
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Old dogs, renamed streets... and what the heck is a quoit?!?Door Ricochet
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Playlists, algorithms, musical tastes and you never know who's listening... On the juke box: End of Every Song by Buck Dharma (Triceratops Music - ASCAP) Used by permission. endofeverysong.comDoor Ricochet
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An Archduke Walks into a Diner
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Events of the day leads to thoughts of events of the past - with a little Lidocaine thrown in for good measure.Door Ricochet
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 33 - Israel, Mexico and Valley Village
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We know it’s been a minute (or about 1 million minutes) since we last did an episode but we’re back and have a lot to say. We cover what’s been happening in our lives over the better part of a year - big moves personally and professionally, a trip that was life-changing for profound, existential reasons. Another trip that was momentous, but for ver…
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James is back from the British Isles and has had a little bit of it shipped home directly to The Diner.Door Ricochet
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Bearly the Fourth of July
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James is heading off on his annual sojourn but takes emough time to stop in and sit at his familar place at the long, boomarang-patterned Formica counter and talk a little Fourth of July and things that go BOOOOM in the night.Door Ricochet
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Getting lubricated while going off menu. It's as much fun as it sounds.Door Ricochet
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Refrigerator's acting up. Will take my regional soda with ice. Hold the metal shavings.Door Ricochet
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Proof Is In the You-Know-What
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Brown sugar. Butter. Maybe some cream. Perhaps a dash of vanilla and a pinch of salt. That's the recipe for Butterscotch. Or you just follow the directions on that 10-lb bag of powder over there.Door Ricochet
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Thoughts While Eating Toast
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You write and you write and you write some more. And you keep writing until you're done.Door Ricochet
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An episode that asks the eternal questions: Is this good? Better? Worse? Better here? Or better here? What's the lowest line you can read?Door Ricochet
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Something that you can only get at The Diner: A trip to the future on a trip to the past. By your command...Door Ricochet
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An order of eggs, forget the bacon and bring us a side order of aesthetically pleasing buildings.Door Ricochet
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We know this podcast is met with great anticipation and we want to assure you that while the packaging may change from week to week, it comes to you with the same great taste! Fancy that.Door Ricochet
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The Diner is open. Went all the way to Mexico last week just to watch a man die.Door Ricochet
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You Are Now Free to Move About the Diner
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We're getting ready for a road trip and you know it's not best to travel on an empty stomach. So sidle to the long counter and get something in you before we take off. James will return in two weeks. See you then.Door Ricochet
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The Wreck of the Tighty Whitey
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In which the SS Tighty Whitey becomes a wreck and strands Gilligan and company on an island with a lot of vines and bamboo. Meanwhile in the news.... one of these days, Alice... to the moon! (Or at least to The Diner.)Door Ricochet
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Singing roosters... musical pigs... and a trail of references. Don't believe me? Vas you dare, Sharlie?!? Eggs-actley!Door Ricochet
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It's time for your weekly dose of delicious content, a tasty treat for your ears, packed with wholesomeness! Indulge in a hearty serving of Lileks! Pour yourself a serving of "The Diner" – it's the most satisfying way to kickstart your day!Door Ricochet
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The Enchanted Chernobyl Diner Experience
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The Diner: Where A.I. meets three little words scribbled on a note pad. It's the stuff that dreams are made of. And people say we're monkeying around.Door Ricochet
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Anybody got any bars? Anyone?Door Ricochet
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Legend of the Ghost Plow
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Snow in Minnesota is legendary. More legendary than you could possibly know...Door Ricochet
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Does anybody mind if I slip two bits into the jukebox? Man... that sounds... so familiar.Door Ricochet
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Is that a fresh pot sitting on the Bunn-O-Matic? Pour me a cup and hand me a pack of crackers. And put away that screwdriver. You'll void the warranty on this episode of The Diner.Door Ricochet
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An episode that rests quietly as a snowflake hitting your tongue... and as spicy as one-too-many dashes of hot sauce... and the stuff of bad childhood dreams... that's The Diner.Door Ricochet
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Got a quarter for the juke box? Thanks. Pay you back when I get my change. It's cah-raaaazy, Daddy-O.Door Ricochet
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It's a cold, blustery day. C'mon in and have a hot cup of something. Pay no attention to the grumpy old poet in the corner booth. It's just another day in The Diner.Door Ricochet
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C'mon in and park yer carcass. Have you seen this in the Times? Can you believe it? Almost wished we had been there to see that. I mean, that's how you write a news story, right? Place an order and join us for a cup of coffee. Or two. We're back in the Diner on Old Highway 23, about thirteen and a half minutes from wherever you happen to be at the …
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 32 - Girl, Get That Prenup
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Yeah, Liletta and Mirena took their hot girl summer off to live life and start new jobs and travel and do all the things. But they’re back and diving into how pop culture portrays divorce, and how it can be a powerful springboard to help them dive into their own very personal experiences. From current and classic TV shows to, of course, music (the …
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 31 - Margaritas and a Mitzvah
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It was 13 years in the making and turned out to be the greatest weekend in Liletta and Mirena history! Listen along as Holly and Mandy recap Stella’s bat mitzvah. Was it amazing?? Yes. Did Stella shine?? Also, yes. Were there lots of wardrobes changes? Hell to the yes. Were margaritas served?? OMG YES. Were live chickens involved? Umm, yes, actuall…
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 30 - Taking Up Space
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Mandy and Holly sneak in this check-in episode right before some major life events are coming up on the horizon. In typical fashion, they talk about everything that has been on their hearts and minds including some major one year commemorations, a beautiful gift with which Mandy surprises Holly, why Holly’s mom is afraid Holly might get arrested, a…
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 29 - Joy Snacking
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They say it’s healthier to eat small amounts throughout the day instead of eating big meals. Who cares! Just eat what you want, don’t go overboard and throw in some green stuff. Also, try some joy snacking! Stop looking to the future for that magical thing that’s going to make you happy one day. Look around and just maybe there are things - big and…
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 28 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Where the heck have Mandy and Holly been for the last four months?!?! Listen to their latest episode to find out about the levels of Covid hell they found themselves in, the highs and lows of the holiday season, an epic shopping trip that ended in milkshake disaster, how pepperjack cheese ruined the day, and what bright spots are ahead in 2023. Sta…
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 27 - Wellness...Everyone's Doing It!
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It does seem like everyone is talking about wellness these days, so Liletta and Mirena are back to take a crack at it like only they can. They discuss a medical update (walking is HARD), crazy close encounters at the Stevie Nicks concert, the unexpected dimensions of grief, making plans to be more social AND alone, and why we should spend lots of m…
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 26 - The Best Little Podcast in California
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Ugh. August. It’s over now but it was a doozy and Liletta and Mirena just had to deal with some stuff. But they’re back with an almost 3 hour episode, so break it up into chunks and listen at your leisure. Even though this past month kinda was the armpit of summer, they have so much to be grateful for and music is at the top of the list. Mandy and …
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 25 - Dynamic With a Capital "D"
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Liletta and Mirena put their headphones back on after another long-ish absence away from recording. Eric re-joins them to wrap up his interview and unsuccessfully try to contribute his ideas for the podcast. But first, the three of them breakdown the long list of losses they’ve experienced YET AGAIN and discuss how their unusual Dynamic brought the…
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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 24 - Heidi
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Holly and Mandy talk about the immeasurably devastating loss of Holly’s sister Heidi. Grief can develop in both surprising and predictable ways. It’s something that touches everybody at some point in their lives, so the more we talk about it, hopefully the more we can relate to one another. There is so much more that connects us than what divides u…
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