Category: Podcast

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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190 – Murder on the Wonder of the Seas

In this week’s episode, recorded on Daniel’s birthday (March 28, 2025), the hosts spend some time celebrating Daniel’s 58th trip around the sun. They chat about birthday traditions, how Daniel’s milestone conveniently coincides with Zach’s upcoming 40th, and why Daniel isn’t too keen on the “black balloons” over-the-hill treatment. The Running segment finds Daniel juggling his training runs around the Florida rain and prepping for an upcoming 10-mile race—uncertain if he’ll squeeze in a final long run or simply brave the rainy weather.

Adam, fresh off a mischievous moment of pulling the wool over Daniel’s eyes with a supposed “table fix,” moves on to share his latest fascination with a new 3D printer that can also laser-cut and engrave. Meanwhile, in the Contact segment, numerous callers wish Daniel a happy birthday, and the pair play the “News Game”, where Adam quizzes Daniel on current events. The show ends with Daniel opening a birthday present that Adam made for him.

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189 – All of Them Will Have to be Numbered

In this episode of The Gay Mix, Daniel and Adam dive into a variety of topics, blending personal updates with playful banter. Daniel discusses his running progress and upcoming races, while Adam shares his unique business idea involving 3D printed ducks with QR codes for cruise ship passengers and Jeep owners. They also tackle a commercial read-through for Joe Patant’s podcast and engage with listener voicemails, discussing everything from TV shows like Severance to the late George Foreman.  

The episode introduces a new AI-generated trivia game based on news, a segment that tests Daniel’s knowledge of current events and Disney trivia. Adam also details his ambitious backyard redesign plans, featuring artificial turf, a hot tub, and landscaping, with a potential cost of $20,000 – $30,000. Additionally, they discuss home improvements, TV show recommendations, and future podcast developments, including ideas for enhancing the trivia game.  

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188 – I Feel Like Daniel Talks 80% of the Time.

Adam and Daniel are back with another late-starting, abbreviated show. They, of course, talk about AI and how it can be leveraged in their workflows, race results from Daniel’s 10k last weekend, and a whole bunch of talk about Adam’s future travel plans.

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187 – People Don’t Need Stuff

Adam and Daniel are back after a week off, but due to a weird scheduling conflict, they are only able to do an abbreviated show. The great “Heavy Cream” debate rages on as does the discussion about using AI at work.

Although there is no news quiz or birthday segment in this shortened episode, there are many phone calls from listeners that are played and responded to.

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186 – Option 1: Increase your Dexterity by 2

Adam and Daniel are back, and this week’s podcast is a delightful mix of the mundane and the mildly tech-obsessed! Daniel regales us with his latest running triumphs (or maybe just survival stories, depending on the week), while Adam grapples with the existential question of whether $150 in groceries for two is a culinary extravagance or a budget-friendly miracle. They then dive headfirst into the world of AI assistants, debating their usefulness while simultaneously trying to figure out if Google Tasks can truly tame the chaos of recurring reminders. And, because no podcast is complete without a pop culture detour, they dissect the mind-bending Apple TV+ show “Severance.”

To top it all off, Adam’s pure, unadulterated joy over a rare Arkansas snowfall is contagious, proving that even the most tech-savvy podcast hosts can still appreciate the simple pleasures in life. So, whether you’re wondering if you’re overspending on avocados or just need a good laugh about the weirdness of modern technology, Adam and Daniel’s latest episode has you covered.

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185 – Big Sloshing Thing of Poop Water

According to AI, this show features: Daniel’s running update and upcoming 10K race, Renaissance weekend camping event with unusually warm weather, Bingo nights at the campground, a Broadway series concert at Disney featuring performers from Aladdin and Tarzan, and a debate about how “gay” different people appear on a scale of 1-10. They also touched on Valentine’s Day, 3D printing projects, and issues with expensive prescription medications. The hosts engaged in casual banter and shared personal anecdotes throughout.
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184 – It Looks Like a Real Oreo

Adam and Daniel talk about AI and modern methods of software development on this tech-heavy episode. Deepseek vs Gemini and ChatGPT – should you be worried about China’s involvement? Running update, Contact, Pop-Culture Jeopardy, and Prison Break are all discussed.

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