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Do By Friday

Merlin Mann and Alex Cox

A weekly challenge show hosted by Alex Cox and Merlin Mann.

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01:23:34

Honk, Honk.

Do By Friday ·

2025/01/22

This week's challenge: Watch Trust Us, This Is All Made Up (2009).Trailer for Trust Us, This Is All Made UpOpinion | Kyle MacLachlan: How David Lynch Invented Me - The New York TimesThomas Flight - "Why Were David Lynch's Movies So Strange?""It's not what a movie is about, it's how it is about it."The Joan Rivers anecdote‎Some Good Movies About Making Art, a list of films by Merlin Mann • LetterboxdRecorded on Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025.

01:26:22

Augmented Arrow

Do By Friday ·

2025/01/15

This week's challenge: make a no-coding app.Recorded on Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025.

01:24:48

Self-Harm Squad

Do By Friday ·

2025/01/01

This week's challenge: play Balatro.(Recorded Wednesday January 1, 2025.)

01:44:54

Chasing the Tickle Men

Do By Friday ·

2024/12/19

This week's challenge: something involving Valley of the Dolls (1967).(Recorded Wednesday December 18, 2024.)Merlin edited this and then got it out as soon as possible. Also, the announcer for this episode is named "Imogen," and we like them. Further notes to follow, as time allows.Also? We love you. Thanks for being our dear pal.LinksIMDb: Valley of the Dolls (1967)Casting the Women of Valley of the Dolls | PT 1 - YouTubeTickled (2016) - Reference View - IMDbFlightless Bird: Rabies — Armchair

01:08:02

Stop Bothering Hamlet

Do By Friday ·

2024/12/12

Hey, it's been a while, so have a free bonus episode.

01:00:32

Covered with Alex

Do By Friday ·

2024/12/12

Recorded Wednesday December 11, 2024.Merlin edited this and then got it out as soon as possible, purely for his own sanity.Notes to follow, as time allows.Also? We love you. Thanks for being our long-suffering pal.

01:22:02

The Birthday Situation

Do By Friday ·

2024/11/12

This week's challenge: use voice to text.You can support Do By Friday and find The Aftershows at giveusyourfuckingmoney.com.——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show Links420: Beauty of the Lonely Boys (Merlin Mann: Part 2) – OvertiredMr. Show - Pre-Taped Call-in Show - YouTubeIntroducing canvas, a new way to write and code with ChatGPT. | OpenAIHearing Aid feature for AirPods Pro 2 | Apple - YouTubeAirPods Pro 2 - Hearing Health - AppleAirPods Pro 2 - Hearing Health Feature Availability -

01:25:39

The Voice of Fred

Do By Friday ·

2024/10/21

This week's challenge: get somebody excited about something.You can hear the aftershow and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksTrump cuts short his town hall Q&A in favor of songs from rally playlist - CBS NewsWATCH: Trump decides to stop town hall event and play music after 2 medical emergencies - YouTubeDonald J. Trump For President Rally Songs - playlist by Cody Porter | SpotifyTrump presses comedian Theo Von on 'cocaine' use #shorts - YouTubeThe Land of

01:38:30

The Nicest Screwdriver in the World

Do By Friday ·

2024/10/12

This week's challenge: make a puzzle.You can support Do By Friday and find The Aftershows at giveusyourfuckingmoney.com.——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksTrump’s Rambling Speeches Reinforce Question of Age - The New York TimesOne Day More | Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary | TUNE - YouTubeElon Musk at Trump rally in Butler, PA: FULL SPEECH - YouTubeRoboism #56: Elongated Muskrat - Relay FMDo We Dare Call It Fascism?On Not Writing About New College - ungainlyFrog (fastening)

01:21:19

The Legacy Part of Me

Do By Friday ·

2024/10/03

This week's challenge: use Claude.You can find The Aftershows at giveusyourfuckingmoney.com.——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksJohn Dickerson breaking down the VP debate between Walz and Vance - YouTubeKeynote Speaker - Jay Miller - YouTubeBetter - Merlin MannHow to create your own VPN with Tailscale to get around stupid free WiFi network rules and protect your trafficHow Tailscale worksIP/DNS Detect - What is your IP, what is your DNS, what informations you send to websites.NextDNS - The

01:36:46

Lawnchair Installer

Do By Friday ·

2024/09/14

This week's challenge: watch Chimp Crazy.You can hear the aftershow and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksRepublicans’ racist, cat-eating conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants | VoxOrigin of Trump and JD Vance’s lies about Haitian immigrants eating pets revealed | The IndependentUndecided voters give Harris a look — but not a commitment — after the debateTaylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris: See Tim Walz react live - YouTubeHear what Bill O'Reilly

01:30:07

That Baby Needs Gloves

Do By Friday ·

2024/09/10

This week's challenge: make a lil’ movie.You can hear the after show and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksPodcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.orgThe Microphone you should get if you’re a fancy duchess or an Arab princeMerlinn’s USB Pre that’s not sold anymore but a total beastStewart Lee Basic Lee Live At The Lowry 2024 Full Episode Epic Comedy - YouTubeAnd Your Bird Can Sing - WikipediaA Hard Day's Write, Revised Edition: The Stories Behind Every

01:38:27

Loot Box for Hoarders

Do By Friday ·

2024/09/02

This week's challenge: play the New York Times games.You can hear the Aftershow and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksSchroedinger's Gift | Do By FridayCardboard cutting ASMRAmazon returns: What really happens to them?Monty Hall problem - WikipediaxScope • Measure. Inspect. Test.Kash Patel Will Do Anything for Trump - The Atlantic'SNL' Star James Austin Johnson Reprises Trump Impression After TrialShane Gillis's Best Trump Impressions - YouTubeCliff

01:46:52

Surprise Party

Do By Friday ·

2024/08/22

This week's challenge: throw a surprise party.Merlin edited this one, so be nice.Listen to the aftershow and support our program at https://patreon.com/dobyfriday

01:42:28

You Can’t Blame the Ant

Do By Friday ·

2024/08/19

This week's challenge: install the betas.Listen to the aftershow and support Do By Friday on Patreon!—Produced and Edited by Alex Cox—Show LinksSlow Burn: Season 9The Boys in the Band (1970 film) - WikipediaMr. Plow - WikipediaVertigo (film) - WikipediaMay Anti-Trans Legislative Risk Map - by Erin ReedThe Negro Motorist Green Book - WikipediaMockumentary Life | Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm | HBO - YouTube‎Billy’s profile • LetterboxdGalactic Grape Weed Strain Information | LeaflyApple

01:14:28

Load Bearing Piece of Media

Do By Friday ·

2024/07/30

This week's challenge: watch Blade Runner: The Final Cut.You can hear the Aftershow and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - WikipediaBlade Runner - WikipediaVersions of Blade Runner - WikipediaRachel's Voight-Kampff Test | Blade Runner (1982) [48FPS] - YouTubeBlade Runner - Voight-Kampff Test (HQ) - YouTubeMotocrossed - WikipediaBad voiceover montage (Blade Runner) - YouTubeBlade Runner | Making of Blade Runner | Warner

01:29:05

You’re a Very Special Guest

Do By Friday ·

2024/07/12

This week's challenge: make an AI song for your co-host.You can hear the Aftershow and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksI 3D Printed Nerf Blasters in Solid Chocolate - Will they EXPLODE? - YouTubeYour dishwasher is better than you think (tips, tricks, and how they work) - YouTubeSeven Little Pieces of My HeartApple Intelligence Preview - AppleApple Intelligence in 5 minutes - YouTubeGriffin's amiibo Corner - Episode 1: Mario - YouTubeConan O'Brien - Cant

01:00:31

A Pot Doesn’t Know

Do By Friday ·

2024/06/24

This week's challenge: make connections.You can hear the after show and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksJames Burke Legend Connections Collection - YouTubeJames Burke Connections, Ep. 1 "The Trigger Effect" - YouTubeJames Burke (science historian) - WikipediaPlayer piano - Wikipedia3 minutes of Just Piano Ghost - Haunted Mansion Disneyland, California - YouTubeShadow Pianist | Haunted Mansion Wiki | FandomReconcilable Differences #232: Ham Means One -

01:49:40

Certainty is a Blight

Do By Friday ·

2024/06/12

This week's challenge: find hot quirks.You can hear the Aftershow on Patreon.——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksJaron Lanier's HomepageMarilyn Monroe: The Beginning (Dead Blondes Flashback) — You Must Remember ThisSwan Upping | The Royal FamilySaint Margaret of Scotland - WikipediaHow to Become Pope - YouTubePhil Spector’s Greatest Hair - The New York TimesPythonista for iOSGuido van Rossum - WikipediaThe Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel - YouTubevagina chicago building - Google

01:41:26

Horse Trauma

Do By Friday ·

2024/05/24

This week's challenge: find hot quirks.You can hear the after show and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksGuinness World Records - WikipediaGuinness World Records 2024 | Guinness World RecordsAmerican Horror Story: Freak Show - WikipediaThe Freak Book | Curb Your Enthusiasm Wiki | FandomHouse GOP showed up at Trump’s trial, while legislating languishes | AP NewsrealDonaldTrump | Truth SocialWhat do trigger warnings actually do?Ejection | Survivor Wiki |

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