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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.
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Lenin’s Lemonade (opens the original)
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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
Ep 48: So Our Waitress Was Arrested... and other food service stories (opens the original)
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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
Second Chance Tools (opens the original)
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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.
EP 47: Pining for the Snowy Northlands (opens the original)
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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
Ep 46: Bubby (our cat) for Mayor! Plus more Moscow stories (opens the original)
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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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