James Lileks' The Diner

Ricochet

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.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Entertainment & Media

Media & Entertainment Podcasts

Networks:

Ricochet

Description:

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.

Twitter:

@Ricochet

Language:

English

Website:

https://ricochet.com/

Episodes

Diner Hut

It's the Tiffany lamps that really class up the Hut. That and the red plastic cups.

Duration:00:24:27

Fugitive from a Restaurant Chain Gang

Take a snapshot with your Brownie. It won't last forever.

Duration:00:26:32

McDiner

Souless architecture with a decent cup of coffee.

Duration:00:29:16

Hey, Big Boy

Looking for coffee in all the wrong places...

Duration:00:33:38

Warning Lights on the Dashboard of Life

Ignore them at your peril.

Duration:00:22:58

Are You Here For Cheese Today?

You can eat an entire meal for free at the supermarket... Believe It Or Not!

Duration:00:29:27

Get a Grip

This episode has a lot of things to unpack... which is what happens when you pack a lot of things.

Duration:00:31:24

Blighty Burgers

Sit down, Old Chap, and celebrate the Great American Cheeseburger!

Duration:00:27:42

An Apple for the Teacher

Working the under the influence... of the teachers you had in your youth.

Duration:00:28:13

Tool Time

It's autumn. There's work to be done and you have to know how to handle the pressure of any situation.

Duration:00:28:31

Are You Game?

Sometimes you just have to "immerse" yourself into another world.

Duration:00:36:14

Chicken Balls!

Today's lesson: Don't let your wife go to the big box store or you'll be eating the same thing for a week.

Duration:00:29:04

The Tipping Point

The most gratuitous show to date. And if you tip your waitress, make sure you help her get back up on her feet.

Duration:00:30:30

Chez Barbara

Sidewalk cafes and gracious living for all.

Duration:00:31:06

Good to the Last Drop

An episode that's steaming hot and will get you going. Dare we say it? It's good to the last drop (and that's good, too!)

Duration:00:30:55

Heeeeeeeeere's Lileks!

An episode that was hermetically sealed and kept in a mayonnaise jar on the front porch of Funk & Wagnalls since noon today

Duration:00:35:02

Notarized Workout

Retirement lets you do all the things you've ever wanted... provided you can get past the paperwork.

Duration:00:29:28

Carjacked

Have you heard the news? No? Have a seat...

Duration:00:28:27

Chicken Laying Eggs

Plenty of seats available in the Diner today because, well, you know why. Let's get ready for the big holiday weekend next.

Duration:00:30:54

16 Billion Passwords

The cash is in the cloud - if you can get to it. Buddy, can you spare a five?

Duration:00:30:35