Category: Podcast

197a – Throwing Down

In this special episode, Adam and Joe do an episode of Throwing Down. Adam talks about his recent trip to play Pokemon. There’s also a cooking segment and a story from Joe’s life over the past couple of weeks. If you like the episode, you can find more at https://www.patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia

 


197 – There’s No Shade in the Cow Pasture

Daniel and Adam reunite after a couple of weeks off, immediately facing their usual tech gremlins—streaming audio works but video refuses to cooperate, prompting playful digs at Restream and plans to wrangle Discord into service. Adam confesses he missed last week’s show entirely and forgot Daniel even recorded with guest host Wesley Stone, sparking a round of best-friend banter and mock recrimination (and a little shade for missing National Best Friends Day).

The duo update listeners on their summer plans and the podcast schedule: Daniel will be camping next weekend, so Adam will likely host with a guest. This leads into a classic running update, with Daniel detailing the art of rescheduling long runs around Florida’s heat and Juneteenth, while Adam guesses at Daniel’s routine and is gently roasted for his accuracy. They transition to Adam’s recent travels—a cruise with his parents and a trip to New York and New Jersey—where Adam shares both the joys and challenges of traveling with aging parents, including slow walks, excursion mishaps, and the realities of being a caretaker.

The episode rounds out with talk of cruise cabanas, butlers from Serbia, the psychology behind name tags at Disney, and a “fundamental attribution error” lesson that turns into a tongue-in-cheek critique of Adam’s other podcast. Daniel encourages personal growth (and a little less nostalgia) while Adam promises to pass along the feedback. All the while, their humor and genuine friendship shine through, mixing heartfelt real talk with plenty of laughs.

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196b – Are We in Peak Plouff Mud Season?

The Gay Mix welcomes guest host Dr. Wesley Stone as Daniel and Wes banter their way through a nostalgic and geeky episode. Daniel nearly introduces Adam before remembering the “Secret Coffee Crystals” swap, and the show kicks off with retro pop culture jokes and stories about past podcast escapades. The pair reminisce about cross-podcast history, Disney+ streaming woes, and why Daniel refuses to watch anything with ads—even if it’s free.

Daniel gives an update on his running schedule, diving into the science of hydration and nutrition for distance running, before turning the conversation to Large Language Models and the current state of AI. Wes’s “cranky old man” persona is on full display as Daniel teases him about angry letters and Wes tries to keep up with the latest tech trends. Daniel also shares his latest online hobby: trolling the comment sections as Emperor Palpatine with the help of AI.

Later, Daniel offers up a Tampa dining recommendation and some hilarious tales of internet pranking and catfishing. The show wraps up with a discussion about Charleston’s infamous “Plouff mud,” shout-outs for Wes’s podcast, and promises of Adam’s triumphant return (and Pokémon adventures) next week. Listeners are reminded to call, text, or email their feedback and stories—and, of course, to tune in next Friday for more fun.

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196a – What’s a T-Dance?

This is a “best of” episode that concentrates on our first year of podcasting back in 2011. Highlights come from: ep5, ep14, ep24, ep26, ep27 of Dubious Intent Plus.

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196 – You Can Print on Anything—Except Maybe Paper

This week on The Gay Mix, Daniel and Adam kick things off with their usual blend of technical banter and behind-the-scenes podcasting talk, sharing how they wrangle transcripts and use AI tools to create show summaries. They catch up on life, including Daniel’s ongoing running adventures and Adam’s vacation plans—featuring a cruise with his parents and a follow-up trip to New Jersey for a Pokémon event. The pair also break down their upcoming podcast schedule, teasing co-hosts and best-of episodes as travel season heats up.

The conversation then turns to the latest happenings in Central Florida’s theme park scene, focusing on the grand opening of Universal’s Epic Universe. Daniel shares local news coverage—including a memorably dramatic interview about a guest’s cancer-stricken mother—and the hosts have a good laugh about the manufactured emotion around the event. They also poke fun at the social media circus and the people who take pride in theme park rumors coming true.

Later in the show, Adam delivers a 3D printing update, unveiling his latest printer obsession and plans to go full Etsy crafter—complete with coasters, phone cases, and textured prints. The discussion gets nerdy as they compare printing technologies, reminisce about resin mishaps, and riff on the possibilities for Adam’s new UV printer. As always, the conversation is peppered with candid stories, running jokes, and just a touch of toilet humor.

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195 – There Are Two Stomachs, Everyone Knows That.

Daniel and Adam kick off this episode reflecting on their loyal live audience, debating the virtues of being someone’s Friday night bedtime story. The discussion quickly shifts to personal updates, with Daniel sharing the trials of summer running in Florida and adjusting his training schedule for an upcoming half marathon. Adam, meanwhile, reveals his latest obsession with 3D printing black and white animals and floats the idea of turning gourmet food photos from his travels into 3D-printed wall art. The pair have a lively exchange on home décor, digital photo displays, and the (sometimes questionable) placement of family photos.

The conversation moves to family stories, including Adam’s Mother’s Day culinary adventures, complete with tales of chocolate pie and a mother who can’t resist spoiling the family dog (and perhaps herself). Daniel and Adam reminisce about past podcast episodes, discussing early contests like the celebrity death phone, and how AI tools are now helping them unearth embarrassing gems from their early years. They even consider reviving their original “Say good night, Adam” sign-off for nostalgia’s sake.

Rounding out the episode, the hosts dive into the Contact segment, sharing a listener voicemail about Ruth Buzzi and swapping Conway Twitty trivia. Listener emails prompt cruise tips for Alaska and memories of the Mendenhall Glacier—along with the weighty subject of carrying giant camera lenses on hikes. As always, the banter is warm, geeky, and filled with inside jokes for long-time fans.

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194 – Squirty Squirt Was My Stripper Name in the 90s

After a short hiatus, Daniel and Adam return to the podcast with a hilariously chaotic catch-up session. They open with some behind-the-scenes fumbling, recapping missed recording attempts and technical hiccups. Daniel shares updates on his running schedule, including an upcoming 10K and half-marathon training plans, while also revealing his highly specific obsession with watermelon-lime White Claw. Meanwhile, Adam recounts his recent trip to a podcasting convention in Las Vegas, highlighting the organizational messes and awkward social encounters—including one memorable ticketing blunder and a tearful podcaster meet-and-greet.

The pair transition into a tech-flavored discussion, diving into frustrations with Google Home’s latest Gemini integration and power consumption myths surrounding AI. Lamont’s question sparks a Technology segment, where Daniel offers a mix of insight and exasperation about smart home ecosystems, while Adam laments the uneven Echo upgrade rollout. This leads into a classic “Contact” segment, featuring voicemails from fans weighing in on the death of Pope Francis (spoiler alert: not actually dead), celebrity death guesses, and a question about whether Adam feeds his movers.

They close with Dennis’s charming inquiry about how the two met, which prompts a retrospective on their early podcasting days and the birth of Pride 48. With laughs, listener love, and a sprinkle of AI soapboxing, the episode is a perfect example of The Gay Mix’s irreverent charm and warm rapport.

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193 – I Could Have Licked Him for Salt

In this episode of “The Gay Mix,” Daniel and Adam discuss several engaging topics. Daniel shares the ongoing challenges of incorporating live video elements into their podcast, highlighting timing issues due to Zoom delays. He also updates listeners on his running journey, reflecting on recent training sessions, pacing difficulties, and the awkwardness of race-day photos. Adam describes his partner Mark’s recent marathon experience, detailing his own amusing struggles in spotting Mark along the race course using a runner-tracking app.

Additionally, the hosts dive into a lively conversation about theme parks, specifically critiquing the new Harry Potter ride at Universal’s Epic Universe. Daniel expresses frustration about unrealistic audio immersion affecting the ride’s overall experience. Regular segments like “Contact” include listener interactions, and Daniel concludes the episode with a playful critique of TV shows such as “The Pit” and “Hacks,” calling out their unrealistic portrayals of everyday technology, particularly with language translation apps and subscription-based services.

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192 – What the Hell are Strawberry Fries?

This week, Daniel hits the pavement in his latest Disney 10-miler, managing a new personal best and snagging selfies with some of Disney’s rarest characters—despite being “painfully undertrained.” Meanwhile, Adam pitches his latest entrepreneurial brainwave: “QRuise Ducks,” a quirky new business involving 3D-printed ducks—and debates breaking the bank on model designs.

Plus, we tackle your emails and voicemails in “Contact,” Daniel faces off against Adam’s weekly quiz in “The News Game,” and celebrity birthdays get tricky in “Birthday Time.” We also dive into the latest TV controversies (hello, White Lotus drama!), discuss library guilt, and navigate through technical mishaps that make podcasting hilariously frustrating. It’s all here, it’s all queer—don’t miss it on “The Gay Mix.”

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191 – Nobody Wants to Be Peed On By a Dog

This episode began with Daniel giving his weekly running update, focusing on the RunDisney Springtime Surprise weekend where he was preparing for the 10-miler, while his partner Zach had already run the 5K and was set for the 10K. A significant portion was dedicated to discussing the new Disney-themed running shoes released by Brooks, Daniel’s disappointment that his preferred shoe model wasn’t included, and his use of AI to design his own Pluto-themed version. Adam then shared a detailed and frustrating account of his multi-day saga trying to resolve major home internet and Wi-Fi issues, which involved failed troubleshooting, replacing hardware multiple times (Orbi, Netgear Nighthawk, finally settling on TP-Link), and dealing with customer service and a technician visit.  

The hosts also touched upon various AI tools like Mindstudio.ai and N8N, and Adam received an “assignment” to watch a Microsoft Co-pilot presentation. The “Contact” segment involved finishing listener questions for Daniel from his birthday the previous week, covering topics like running habits, shoe replacement, and travel. They played new voicemails, notably discussing the passing of fellow podcaster Rambler Redhead and the importance of archiving old shows, alongside a listener’s amusingly hazardous teenage experience with poppers. The “News Quiz” followed its usual format with trivia on business, economics, and weather, and the episode concluded with Adam recounting a negative interaction on the social media platform Blue Sky and Daniel offering moderation advice.

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