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Merlin’s Barn Podcast

A fortnightly show, join Merlin and friends as they explore the backroads, the quirky, the obsessed, the creative and discuss the detours that take us outside the mundane. Merlin"s barn is an actual place that serves as a home, a community center, a museum, a Jeep restoration shop and a crossroads for an amazing array of individuals. Tune in to hear the stories. merlinsbarn.substack.com

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Ep 50!!: Lawnchair Larry

Merlin’s Barn Podcast ·

2026/09/29

Larry’s 1982 flight over LA captured the attention of the early internet and turned him into a legend. But he wasn’t the first nor the last to take up cluster ballooning. In this episode our research goes to to new heights, even for us. Edit: Here is the link to the David Letterman Appearance. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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The Many Watercraft of The Seine

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2026/09/22

Through the heart of Paris runs a very, very busy river. Packed with commercial barge traffic, tour boats, pleasure boats and one car. A 1964 Amphicar lives on the stern of the Peniche a Dutch barge turned home and office owned by the architect Jacques Rougerie. Rougerie’s work is quite interesting. He works in the domain of underwater habitats. You can see a bunch in this Atlas Obscura article: The Retro-Futuristic Undersea Habitats of Jacques Rougerie The Amphicar is quite fascinating as well. But

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81:55

EP 49: Beetlemania with Deno of Deno’s Garage

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2026/09/15

Join us as we dive into Deno’s world! We discuss starting a shop, cars, customers, planes family and more. We will definitely have Deno back for another session. Enjoy a slice of Deno’s world. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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2:21

Lenin’s Lemonade

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2026/09/08

In 1887 Mitrofan Lagidze developed a line of fruit and herbal flavored sodas. These became popular in the Soviet Union and can still be found in Eastern Europe but are almost unheard of in America. Full episode to air later this year with the history of these drinks and so much more. For today it’s just a taste. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Ep 48: So Our Waitress Was Arrested... and other food...

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2026/09/01

Tasia, Nicole, Matt and Merlin bring stories from both sides of the counter in the wonderful world of food service. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Second Chance Tools

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2026/08/25

7 years ago Merlin had to sell his homestead and move to The Barn. Working full-time and moving his shop at night he eventually reached the point of exhaustion and had to abandon some of the tools to the new owners.We hope you enjoy this minisode and we plan to do more in the future. And of course the full story of the tools will be in a future regular episode.Merlin’s Barn is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This

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53:25

EP 47: Pining for the Snowy Northlands

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2026/08/18

Join Matt and Merlin to discuss Merlin’s longtime desire to run the Alaska Highway in winter. Yes we like our cold and snow! Matt and Merlin discuss plans to run the rally in 2028 and their ultimate winter rally car, the Volvo 240 brick.Alcan Rally Page This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Once Again Matt Plays Russian Roulette with Gravity &...

Merlin’s Barn Podcast ·

2026/08/12

If Matt had a nickel for every time he rode a sketchy former Soviet cablecar or chairlift he'd have 20-25 cents. Which isn't a lot, but might be of great interest to those who are really into life insurance actuarial tables.This time it is the Turtle Lake Ropeway in Tbilisi, Georgia. Want to hear about this, Gypsy Cabs, Moose Coffee and Tarkhun let us know! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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48:16

Ep 46: Bubby (our cat) for Mayor! Plus more Moscow...

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2026/08/04

Honestly, the only solution to the complete incompetence in our town is to run Bubby for mayor…… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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62:22

Ep 45: Alaska or Rust 8, unexpected reunions

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2026/07/21

We start with remembering Dave Eilers, Mr. Ewillys.com. A good friend who passed in June he was one of the key organizers of the Alaska or Rust trip. An author, a Jeeper, an adventurer and so much more. In June we lost both Dave and our friend Mike Pumphrey. Mike was a longtime WW2 reenactor, good friend, helped with the barn move, volunteered at the Mason Dixon Jeep show and so much more. Both are severely missed.Around 18 minutes we start on the last of the trip. But we would love it if you

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Ep 44: Matt's Moscow Adventures Part 2!

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2026/07/07

Part two of Matt’s Russian adventures. Matt was sent to the Embassy in Moscow to fix many many things. In his three months he explored, experienced and brought back stories to share. Enjoy part two! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Ep 43: Why Do We Live in a Barn?

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2026/06/16

Why do Merlin and Tasia live in a barn? Was this part of a purposeful search? Was there a plan to move? No. It just happened, and it happened because it was meant to. So many people were involved in making it happen. Tune in for the story told by Merlin and Tasia. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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51:39

Ep 42: Cat theater, Moose Island, Matt's 85 Days in...

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2026/06/02

Matt spent 85 days working in Moscow in 2025-2026. Here Matt shares his discoveries, adventures, local culture and more with Tasia, Nicole, Merlin, and most importantly, you!!! The first of 2 or possibly 3 episodes. Enjoy!The cat theater in Moscow: Yury Kuklachev’s House of Cats This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Ep 41: Alaska or Rust 7, Deadman's Lake, Fairbanks...

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2026/05/19

Tons happens in this second to last episode, we survived hellish road conditions, stinky bathrooms, a list minute crossing into Alaska to Deadman’s lake. Mortimer Makes it 100 miles, the gang decides to head for the Arctic Circle and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Ep 40: Come to the Hummel Punt! Find the lost ring!...

Merlin’s Barn Podcast ·

2026/05/05

A fun ramble through Home Depot, Breyer horses, Hummel Punting and the loss and re-discovery of the one ring! And a second ring! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Ep 39: Alaska or Rust 6, Watson Lake to Destruction Bay

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2026/04/21

Follow the Alaska or Rust trip from the signpost forest through breakdowns in Whitehorse through to Destruction Bay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Ep 38: The car you never heard of, a tragedy in...

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2026/04/07

An engineer, a scam artist, the most honest salesman, and a showman. The car you never heard of, a tragedy in several parts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Ep 37: Alaska or Rust 5, Toad River, Hot Springs and...

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2026/03/24

Alaska highway lodges, Liard Hotsprings, buffalo herds, the Watson Lake Signpost forest and at the end outtakes about Okapi and plumbing nerds. Enjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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Ep 36: Hot Todd Lincoln, sideshow strongman!

Merlin’s Barn Podcast ·

2026/03/10

The first in what we hope to be a series, Carnies are People Too, we hang out with strongman, sage, author and wedding officiant Hot Todd Lincoln! Enjoy our wonderful conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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51:22

Ep 35: Alaska or Rust 4, Onwards to Fort Nelson

Merlin’s Barn Podcast ·

2026/02/24

Meet the gang that drove the Alaska Highway and join us on our first leg to Fort Nelson. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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