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Episode 033: The Live/Work Balance Apr 13, 2021

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We pour out an artisanal saké for Hideki’s inspiring Masters win and his equally amazing caddy (and Coggins bravely manages not to cry). Then we consider the home office, co-working discontents and the infuriating WeWork documentary. Finally we ask when is the best time to work, write and start a newsletter.

Episode 032: The Left Coast Apr 05, 2021

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Our West Coast Correspondent talks about life on the Left Coast—valets, tennis, Sqrl, traffic. We also talk Balthazar, Buffet (Jimmy) and bars (mediocre).

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Episode 031: The Store Front Mar 30, 2021

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What makes a good store? Why do we like them and why are they so hard to find? We discuss our favorites and ones we miss.

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Episode 030: Playing Through Mar 30, 2021

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This week we talk about diversions and the highs and lows of spring break. Then we discuss Michael’s big, big news: The launch of ACL Golf! Coming to a screen near you.

Episode 029: Spring Training Mar 19, 2021

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This week we discuss the difference between the seasons in New York and LA, when jelly beans were still good, the joys of Riesling Season™ and which Italians can get away with white jeans or black shoes.

Episode 028: Out of Office Mar 08, 2021

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David’s back on the Delta app and he’s headed out to the Bahamas to fish the flats. Loyal listeners continue to send in corrections and alert us to our mistakes from previous podcasts. We talk travel, the places we are missing, what we plan to do when life ever gets back to normal and offer some tips on buying a Rimowa. Bon voyage!

Episode 027: Predictions Mar 08, 2021

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This week we address the continuing fallout of Michael’s genetically modified Sumo scandal. Then we make some predictions about the future of dressing, of New York, about high-speed rail, and who will win the Masters.

Episode 026: Enthusiasms Mar 01, 2021

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This week we talk about what we’re into at the moment, like the Spelling Bee, a really good orange (which we now know is not GMO) and smart dress socks. We also consider futurism in film, David Mamet’s correspondence and the correct color for an old car.

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Episode 025: The Road Trip Feb 19, 2021

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This week Coggins checks in from down South and we discuss road trips, speeding and Snyder’s pretzels. Michael reports from his new standing desk and explains what’s going on with Clubhouse. And we discuss the delicate case of buying furniture when you’re part of a couple.

Episode 024: Office Space Feb 10, 2021

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This week we discuss the pleasure and intensity of working from home. We’re all reconsidering our relationship to the physical office and even to work itself. We talk about the evils of cubicles, lunch at your desk and using Zoom as a verb. Coggins also gets in to some details of balancing privacy with his writing process.

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