James Lileks' The Diner

James Lileks' The Diner


Latest Episodes

Stalking Thanksgiving
November 23, 2024

Holiday thoughts from a celeried employee on a cold morning in November. 

Ultimate Red State Dining
November 16, 2024

Comrade! Sit down and join us! Crack open a bottle of Jubal!

Chubs and Scrounds
November 09, 2024

A reduced fat podcast.Best if used by November 2028.**Refrigerate after opening.

Pizza Galore
November 02, 2024

Fresh. Frozen. Local. National. New York. Chicago. Fargo.Mmmmmmm. Pizza!

Fly Lileks Air
October 26, 2024

Electronics? Check.Inflatable pillow? Check.Peanuts. Check.Headphones. Check.Welcome to Lileks Air Flight 39 to Heathrow...

Find the Bottom
October 12, 2024

Contemplating Rome and finding the bunny at the bottom of the bowl. Um-m. All Gone!

Fill It Up, Jack
October 05, 2024

Memories flood the brain like the mighty Sheyenne River pouring over its banks. Grab your shovel, son, there's work to be done.

Rules of the Road
September 28, 2024

Life is a highway. A double-yellow lined, curving, narrow highway of mechanized death.But on the bright side, that's where you'll find the Diner.

Tortŝtelisto!
September 21, 2024

The summer wanes and we're out of our gourds.

Barista Monkeys
September 14, 2024

A podcast of infinite choice and possibilities... given enough time.