Your Daily Lex

August 7, 2014: Secant Segments and Posteriors

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex goes on tangents and/or digressions. Thanks, Jason Snell! He is also bad at math. Lex, that is. Not Jason. I mean, Jason might be, but Lex doesn\&...

August 6, 2014: Luke Pressure and the Unflavored Dish Soap Band

06 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is a glasses cleaning wizard. He wasn\’t always. And he can\’t explain it.

August 5, 2014: John Siracusa was Wrong on the Internet

05 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex was right. John was wrong. The topic: dessert pizzas.

August 4, 2014: Justing Dance

04 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about Just Dance and other fun things.

July 31: Return of a Very Special Guest

31 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Liam joins me again on YDL. You\’re welcome, world.

July 30, 2014: Uber Lie

30 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex lied to an Uber driver. For a good cause. Sort of.

July 29, 2014: Spot Check

29 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Sachs joins Lex for a very special episode of Your Daily Lex.

July 25, 2014: Your Daily Friedman

25 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex goes blind. Almost. Not really.

July 24, 2014: Invent a Couch

24 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex helps a friend with a Mac problem. Sort of. And faults his couch for being too comfortable.

July 23, 2014: I Thought You Should Know

23 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about the downside of his pool\’s solar heater (he knows) and iPads and Kindles.

July 21, 2014: The Case of the Missing Pizza

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex ate a pizza slice. Or maybe not.

July 17, 2014: Uber Awesome

17 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex had an Uber experience like none other.

July 15, 2014: Al and Gray

15 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Two topics today: “Weird Al” Yankovic\’s new album, and gray hair.

July 14, 2014: King For a Day

14 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex got into the TSA Pre line AGAIN. He was the king of the airport.

July 10, 2014: Why Did I Ask?

10 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex asked a question at a restaurant. That was his first mistake. But not his last.

July 9, 2014: Our Daily Lex

09 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Let\’s talk about an expensive risk factor with his job.

July 7, 2014: The Pool of the Rising Sun

07 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex\’s pool is heated by the sun and futility.

July 3, 2014: Vegetarian Sympathizer

03 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is definitely not a vegetarian. But he gets them.

July 1, 2014: First World Soreness

01 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex has a first world problem. And sore muscles. It\’s been a tough couple days, folks.

June 30, 2014: Turbulence Again

30 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Here\’s what Lex thinks about when his airplane hits turbulence.

June 24, 2014: Talk Fast

24 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex — on take two of today\’s show — talks fast.

June 23, 2014: I have three kids, people

23 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In the third and final part of a three-part series, one more Friedman kid joins the podcast.

June 20, 2014: Oh Man, Another Kid

20 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex welcomes another kid onto the podcast. Jiminy.

June 19, 2014: The Slightest of Pity Parties

19 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex holds a slight pity party for himself, because you all liked the Liam episode more than you like regular episodes. Also, fun with busses.

June 18, 2014: Special Guest Liam Friedman

18 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex\’s three-year-old son Liam joins him on today\’s episode.

June 17, 2014: Special Guest Julian Velard

17 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex welcomes musician and friend Julian Velard to the show to talk about JV\’s new album and the drudgery of NYC.

June 16, 2014: I'm Gonna Get You, Soccer

16 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex doesn\’t quite understand the appeal of soccer. And don\’t ask him to call it football, either.

June 14, 2014: An Open Letter to Myke Hurley

14 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex releases an unheard-of WEEKEND episode of Your Daily Lex. And it\’s an open letter to Myke Hurley.

June 12, 2014: The Podcast That Never Ends

12 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex\’s son got caught in a loop.

June 11, 2014: So Famous

11 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is so, so, SO famous.* *Not really

June 10, 2014: Warranty

10 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex only gets warranties on one significant purchase.

June 9, 2014: Urinals

09 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about urinals. Again. And also human nature.

June 5, 2014: Sectional Healing

05 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex fought a sectional. And physics. And Lex won.

June 4, 2014: Work It

04 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex tals about work, hard work, physical labor, and whatnot.

June 3, 2014: Get Igloo

03 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex sells out, Idina Menzel style.

June 2, 2014: There's a Wallet in my Pocket

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex has a wallet issue. Also, happy WWDC day!

May 30, 2014: 101 Damnations

30 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex hits episode number 101. He talks about spelling. And highways. Of course.

May 29, 2014: The 100th Episode Spectacular

29 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Your Daily Lex celebrates its 100th episode. In spectacular form.

May 28, 2014: Mailboxes, Et Cetera

28 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about bad ceremonial pitches and mailbox hooligans on the 99th episode of Your Daily Lex.

May 27, 2014: The Real Memorial Day

27 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Here\’s how Lex celebrated Memorial Day. Sort of.

The Whirling Dervish That Is My Son

23 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about an unexpected night out, my lack of enthusiasm for hockey, a condolence card, a need to pee, and my son.

May 22, 2014: Like I Am

22 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex makes a tech show. Briefly.

May 20, 2014: Adult Themes

20 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There are a couple things most adults know how to do that Lex, you know, doesn\’t.

May 19, 2014: Trailer Hitch Demagnetizers

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex doesn\’t know all the words to songs by bands he loves anymore. He grows up so fast.

May 16, 2014: Bus or Bust

16 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex has to take the bus. Again. Here\’s his typical approach.

May 15, 2014: Fat Eyes

15 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is fat. And he has eyes. Hence the title of this episode.

May 13, 2014: Cracks and Mattresses

13 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex needs to rotate his mattress. And he has a crack in his foundation.

May 12, 2014: Scary

12 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex got scared.

May 9, 2014: Special Guest Lex Friedman

09 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex Friedman joins Lex on today\’s episode of Your Daily Lex.

May 8, 2014: Secrets

08 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You\’re going to need a backstory. I\’m happy to provide it.

May 5, 2014: Drill, Lexy, Drill

05 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex built a desk. He\’s proud of himself.

May 2, 2014: Deodorant and Airplane Mode

02 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex\’s favorite brand of deodorant got hit by the shrink ray. Oof.

May 1, 2014: Birthdays and Sleep

01 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Happy birthday, if you listen to this podcast, and also it\’s your birthday. Let\’s talk about sleep deprivation and/or lack thereof!

April 30, 2014: Gotta Get Down on Driveways

30 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about driveways. You\’re welcome, America. And Your Daily Lex listeners.

April 29, 2014: Now You're Older Still

29 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is older than he\’s ever been. And now he\’s even older.

April 28, 2014: Take the Cannoli

28 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex takes his kids to a family restaurant that features glorified murderers everywhere.

April 25, 2014: Barely Bearable

25 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex and his family stayed at a hotel. It was unpleasant.

April 24, 2014: The Glasses: Half-Full

24 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex may well need to start wearing glasses full time. This frustrates him.

Lauren (Snell) and Low Expectations

21 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex gets help from Lauren (Snell)

April 17, 2014: Bad News Bearers

17 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex dealt with bad news, and recovered. Sort of.

April 15, 2014: Carpet vs. Rug

15 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex looks back fondly on yesterday\’s editing error, talks about interior design, and reveals his word confusion problem.

April 14, 2014: Perturbulence

14 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is in Arizona. This episode was recorded outside. Please remain seated until the captain turns off the fasten seatbelt sign.

April 11, 2014: A Modicum of Modesty

11 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex got naked with two women today. And now he\’s mad.

April 10, 2014: When Kids Fly

10 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex likes flying alone. Flying with kids is… worse.

April 9, 2014: Car Talk

09 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex podcasts from the car.

April 8, 2014: Cause for Alarm

08 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex set off a burglar alarm at his in-law\’s house. Hilarity ensued, I guess.

April 7, 2014: Lord of Legerdemain

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about vanity, headphones, and magic camp.

April 4, 2014: What the Hell, Man?

04 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex has family and friends in unimaginable situations. It affects today\’s show.

April 3, 2014: Death, Taxes, Waiting Rooms

03 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex complains about waiting rooms. And taxes. Pure original YDL content.

April 2, 2014: The Gist of Urology

02 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex overshares. You\’re welcome, America! (And Canada.)

April 1, 2014: How I Met Your Finale With Depression [No Spoilers]

01 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks—again!—about how series finales leave him feeling sad. And other stuff.

March 31, 2014: Brought to you by...

31 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today\’s episode of Your Daily Lex has a real sponsor! And a fake sponsor: Overtiredness.

March 27, 2014: Awkward Adjacent

27 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about topics for this show, improvisational comedy, and adjectives.

March 26, 2014: Recording, Voices, and Bald Heads

26 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about his recording process, his voice, and shaved heads.

March 25, 2014: Spoiler Alert

25 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex gt spoiled. He doesn\’t always mind spoilers, but he minded this one.

March 24, 2014: What I Need

24 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex shares insights about the joints in his hands, along with his love of desserts.

March 21, 2014: Jet Lag, Uber, and the CIA

21 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex battles jet lag and crazy people.

March 19, 2014: My Eyes Betray Me

19 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex can\’t see. He\’s also kind of an outsider at NSConf.

March 18, 2014: In the Zone

18 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex battles time zones. Time zones win.

March 17, 2014: Crotchety

17 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex opts out at the TSA. And this time, things got VERY personal.

March 14, 2014: The Non-Creepy Bug Counter Encounter

14 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex met a podcast listener in person. It wasn\’t creepy, until he figured out what his Twitter username meant.

March 13, 2014: That's Entertainment (Center)

13 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex\’s furniture installation did not go off without a hitch. Or a couple of hitches. It\’s a problem.

March 12, 2014: But Weight, There's More

12 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is counting his calories. Again. Dammit.

March 11, 2014: Despair, Furniture, and the President of the United States

11 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex liked Barack Obama\’s appearance on Between Two Ferns—but not necessarily for all the right reasons. Also, he\’s feeling dread about...

March 10, 2014: Oh, The Things I Could Cure

10 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex imagines what he\’d do with retirement money.

March 7, 2014: My daughter-in-law the truck

07 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex\’s son is interested in marrying a truck.

March 6, 2014: Crowdsourced Topics

06 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex turns to Twitter for topic advice. Hilarity ensues. Or something.

March 5, 2014: The Tale of the HoJo's Vending Machine

05 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex stayed at a Howard Johnson. The HoJo had an unusual vending machine.

March 4, 2014: Voiceover

04 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is heard on Sirius/XM satellite radio. All the time.

March 3, 2014: You're on Fire (Truck)

03 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about the Twitter experiment, a birthday party, a firetruck, and more.

Feb 28, 2014: Yo.

28 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex wants your help for an experiment. Also, he recommends a TV show.

Feb 27, 2014: A Close Shave

27 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is kind of known, in certain circles, for his old-fashioned way of shaving. But he\’s a fraud.

Feb 26, 2014: Do Alto Mice

26 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex has a reminder that he can\’t figure out. Thanks, Siri. Also, he has Notification Center complaints.

Feb 25, 2014: See What I Mean

25 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex got LASIK in 2003.

Feb 24, 2014: Preferences

24 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Chocolate? Vanilla? Boxers? Briefs? Lex has preferences. Now you know some of them.

Feb 21, 2014: Assistant to the Regional Manager

21 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex has an assistant. And a season finale. But not of this show.

Feb 20, 2014: The Cars Are Out

20 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex made up some lullabies. This was a mistake.

Feb 19, 2014: Pranks for the Memories

19 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex and Lauren are in a prank war. Lex likes prank wars.

Feb 18, 2014: Escape the Blender

18 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex talks about conducting job interviews.

Feb 17, 2014: Do I Not Bleed?

17 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is very late with today\’s episode. But NO ONE NOTICED.