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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