Math and Musings Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:03 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1746819 en-us © 2026 Math and Musings yes bc120dbf-1057-5c62-aa7c-b4776c31542d Michael O'Connell episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Michael O'Connell https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nl9c417wv1sf7bxwg4xpdkwg4rp1?.jpg Math and Musings https://www.buzzsprout.com/1746819 September 11th: 9/11/26 September 11th: 9/11/26 Mike and Franklin discuss September 11th... and all things American.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss September 11th... and all things American.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19759564 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 886 6 37 full false Nats game: 9/4/26 Nats game: 9/4/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Nationals Park to see their hometown team take on the Miami Marlins. Highlights include Nationals starting pitching and Korean corn dogs.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Nationals Park to see their hometown team take on the Miami Marlins. Highlights include Nationals starting pitching and Korean corn dogs.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19727055 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 949 6 36 full false 1978 in review: 8/28/26 1978 in review: 8/28/26 Mike and Franklin discuss some notable people and events from 1978, including Bucky Dent, Pete Rose, and Pope John Paul II.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss some notable people and events from 1978, including Bucky Dent, Pete Rose, and Pope John Paul II.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19697069 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 956 6 35 full false 2010 in review: 8/21/26 2010 in review: 8/21/26 Mike and Franklin discuss some notable events from 2010, including the World Cup, Winter Olympics... and a family wedding.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss some notable events from 2010, including the World Cup, Winter Olympics... and a family wedding.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19653327 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 934 6 34 full false Lancaster/York, Pa.: 8/14/26 Lancaster/York, Pa.: 8/14/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania, seeing some baseball and following the trail of the Declaration of Independence.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania, seeing some baseball and following the trail of the Declaration of Independence.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19613813 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 976 6 33 full false Enchanted Forest: 8/7/26 Enchanted Forest: 8/7/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip north to the Adirondack Mountains and the legendary Enchanted Forest.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip north to the Adirondack Mountains and the legendary Enchanted Forest.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19566043 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 935 6 32 full false Niagara Falls: 7/31/26 Niagara Falls: 7/31/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Niagara Falls and challenge each other with some N.F. trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Niagara Falls and challenge each other with some N.F. trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19529679 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 929 6 31 full false Atlantic City '26: 7/24/26 Atlantic City '26: 7/24/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Atlantic City and test each other with some A.C. trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Atlantic City and test each other with some A.C. trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19494985 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 959 6 30 full false Annapolis and Delmarva: 7/17/26 Annapolis and Delmarva: 7/17/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Annapolis, Maryland, and the Delmarva Peninsula, among other things home of the Delmarva Shorebirds baseball club.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Annapolis, Maryland, and the Delmarva Peninsula, among other things home of the Delmarva Shorebirds baseball club.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19486090 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 924 6 29 full false Baseball has replaced soccer: 7/10/26 Baseball has replaced soccer: 7/10/26 Mike and Franklin discuss the changing of the seasons, soccer to baseball, highlighted by recent excursions to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Front Royal, Virginia.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss the changing of the seasons, soccer to baseball, highlighted by recent excursions to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Front Royal, Virginia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19458322 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 900 6 28 full false America 250: 7/3/26 America 250: 7/3/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate our nation's semiquincentennial in true Math and Musings fashion.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate our nation's semiquincentennial in true Math and Musings fashion.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19422086 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1007 6 27 full false Norfolk '26: 6/26/26 Norfolk '26: 6/26/26 Mike and Franklin are on location in Norfolk, Virginia, celebrating among other things "Sail 250" and the Peninsula Pilots!

]]> Mike and Franklin are on location in Norfolk, Virginia, celebrating among other things "Sail 250" and the Peninsula Pilots!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19392563 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 972 6 26 full false June branding: 6/19/26 June branding: 6/19/26 Mike and Franklin explore trends in June 2026: the World Cup, Pride, America 250, and Toy Story 5.

]]> Mike and Franklin explore trends in June 2026: the World Cup, Pride, America 250, and Toy Story 5.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19352456 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 937 6 25 full false World Cup preview: 6/12/26 World Cup preview: 6/12/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate the last day of school and the opening of World Cup matches with some reminiscing and trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the last day of school and the opening of World Cup matches with some reminiscing and trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19304650 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 954 6 24 full false 5th anniversary: 6/5/26 5th anniversary: 6/5/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate in style the 5th anniversary of Math and Musings.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate in style the 5th anniversary of Math and Musings.

]]> Buzzsprout-19264544 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1042 6 23 full false The President's Own at Wolf Trap: 5/29/26 The President's Own at Wolf Trap: 5/29/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (a.k.a. "Wolf Trap") to hear the United States Marine Band (a.k.a. "The President's Own").

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (a.k.a. "Wolf Trap") to hear the United States Marine Band (a.k.a. "The President's Own").

]]> Buzzsprout-19237881 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 990 6 22 full false D.C. Zoo: 5/22/26 D.C. Zoo: 5/22/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, also known as "the zoo" in Washington, D.C.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, also known as "the zoo" in Washington, D.C.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19192767 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 934 6 21 full false National Harbor: 5/15/26 National Harbor: 5/15/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to National Harbor, Maryland, to hear the U.S. Army Band... and dine at Johnny Rockets!

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to National Harbor, Maryland, to hear the U.S. Army Band... and dine at Johnny Rockets!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19152360 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 912 6 20 full false Ithaca, NY: 5/8/26 Ithaca, NY: 5/8/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Ithaca, New York. Highlights include hiking at the famous Buttermilk Falls and dining at the famous Moosewood.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Ithaca, New York. Highlights include hiking at the famous Buttermilk Falls and dining at the famous Moosewood.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19118333 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 941 6 19 full false Cicis: 5/1/26 Cicis: 5/1/26 Mike and Franklin discuss a recent trip to Winchester, Virginia, and the glorious pizza buffet known as Cicis.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss a recent trip to Winchester, Virginia, and the glorious pizza buffet known as Cicis.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19056432 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 944 6 18 full false Greensboro 20th anniversary: 4/24/26 Greensboro 20th anniversary: 4/24/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate the crowning achievement of Mike's youth: catching a foul ball at a baseball game twenty years ago.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the crowning achievement of Mike's youth: catching a foul ball at a baseball game twenty years ago.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-19039052 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 958 6 17 full false Denver Casa Bonita review: 4/17/26 Denver Casa Bonita review: 4/17/26 Mike and Franklin discuss the remainder of their recent trip to Denver, including the grand finale: an evening of dining and entertainment at Casa Bonita.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss the remainder of their recent trip to Denver, including the grand finale: an evening of dining and entertainment at Casa Bonita.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18958152 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 954 6 16 full false Denver Meow Wolf review: 4/10/26 Denver Meow Wolf review: 4/10/26 Mike and Franklin discuss (as best they can) their trip to Denver, Colorado, and its highlight, the Convergence Station exhibit from Meow Wolf.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss (as best they can) their trip to Denver, Colorado, and its highlight, the Convergence Station exhibit from Meow Wolf.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18946830 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 938 6 15 full false Baseball trivia: 4/3/26 Baseball trivia: 4/3/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate the beginning of the baseball season with some good old-fashioned MLB trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the beginning of the baseball season with some good old-fashioned MLB trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18920565 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 927 6 14 full false D.C. art galleries: 3/27/26 D.C. art galleries: 3/27/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trips to a few local art galleries: the Renwick Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, and Smithsonian American Art Museum.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trips to a few local art galleries: the Renwick Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, and Smithsonian American Art Museum.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18877683 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1013 6 13 full false NCAA Tournament preview: 3/20/26 NCAA Tournament preview: 3/20/26 Mike and Franklin discuss the start of this year's NCAA college basketball tournament... a.k.a. March Madness!

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss the start of this year's NCAA college basketball tournament... a.k.a. March Madness!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18851144 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1036 6 12 full false 250th episode: 3/13/26 250th episode: 3/13/26 Mike and Franklin celebrated the 250th episode of Math and Musings with some college basketball stories and predictions.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrated the 250th episode of Math and Musings with some college basketball stories and predictions.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18792826 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 903 6 11 full false Remembering Joe Sullivan: 3/6/26 Remembering Joe Sullivan: 3/6/26 Mike and Franklin remember Joe Sullivan, 20 years after his passing.

]]> Mike and Franklin remember Joe Sullivan, 20 years after his passing.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18731362 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 970 6 10 full false Birthday 12 preview: 2/27/26 Birthday 12 preview: 2/27/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate the latter's upcoming birthday with, among other things, trivia from 1994.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the latter's upcoming birthday with, among other things, trivia from 1994.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18699948 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 998 6 9 full false Lunar New Year: 2/20/26 Lunar New Year: 2/20/26 Mike and Franklin discuss this year's "week of holidays" with a special emphasis on Lunar New Year.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss this year's "week of holidays" with a special emphasis on Lunar New Year.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18692981 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 989 6 8 full false Valentines and Presidents: 2/13/26 Valentines and Presidents: 2/13/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate Snow Day #3 talking a little Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate Snow Day #3 talking a little Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18584514 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 941 6 7 full false Winter Olympics preview: 2/6/26 Winter Olympics preview: 2/6/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate Snow Day #2 with a preview of this year's Winter Olympic Games.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate Snow Day #2 with a preview of this year's Winter Olympic Games.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18578201 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 968 6 6 full false Snow Day #1: 1/30/26 Snow Day #1: 1/30/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate the first snow day of 2026.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the first snow day of 2026.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18571509 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 900 6 5 full false Medieval Times: 1/23/26 Medieval Times: 1/23/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Hanover, Maryland... home of the Medieval Times dinner theater extravaganza.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Hanover, Maryland... home of the Medieval Times dinner theater extravaganza.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18530198 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 993 6 4 full false Disney Ride Review '26: 1/16/26 Disney Ride Review '26: 1/16/26 Mike and Franklin continue their discussion of Walt Disney World, this time covering some magical rides and experiences.

]]> Mike and Franklin continue their discussion of Walt Disney World, this time covering some magical rides and experiences.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18448317 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 968 6 3 full false Disney Food Review '26: 1/9/26 Disney Food Review '26: 1/9/26 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Walt Disney World with a focus on culinary delights. Highlights include the rekindling of Franklin's Food Review!

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Walt Disney World with a focus on culinary delights. Highlights include the rekindling of Franklin's Food Review!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18443419 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 959 6 2 full false 2025 year in review: 1/2/26 2025 year in review: 1/2/26 Mike and Franklin celebrate all things 2025 with an eye towards 2026.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate all things 2025 with an eye towards 2026.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18414744 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1007 6 1 full false Winter Break '25: 12/26/25 Winter Break '25: 12/26/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their progress on the Christmas Schedule and all things Winter Break, including Festivus, Boxing Day, and cinnamon rolls.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their progress on the Christmas Schedule and all things Winter Break, including Festivus, Boxing Day, and cinnamon rolls.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18406818 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 900 5 52 full false Binghamton Black Bears: 12/19/25 Binghamton Black Bears: 12/19/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Binghamton to see some friends and see some hockey.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Binghamton to see some friends and see some hockey.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18350499 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 912 5 51 full false Diner talk: 12/12/25 Diner talk: 12/12/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent late-night diner trip and test their knowledge of "diner lingo."

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent late-night diner trip and test their knowledge of "diner lingo."

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18306907 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1033 5 50 full false Hershey, Pa.: 12/5/25 Hershey, Pa.: 12/5/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania, discovering there's a lot more to Hershey than just chocolate. (Though the chocolate is really good too.)

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania, discovering there's a lot more to Hershey than just chocolate. (Though the chocolate is really good too.)

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18276264 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 951 5 49 full false Christmas Schedule '25: 11/28/25 Christmas Schedule '25: 11/28/25 Mike and Franklin discuss the famous O'Connell Christmas Schedule, complete with a few additions and potential additions from previous years.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss the famous O'Connell Christmas Schedule, complete with a few additions and potential additions from previous years.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18241111 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1002 5 48 full false MAM goes AI: 11/21/25 MAM goes AI: 11/21/25 Mike takes a metaphorical holiday and lets AI (Google's new Brisk feature) plan the show. Brisk and Franklin discuss.

]]> Mike takes a metaphorical holiday and lets AI (Google's new Brisk feature) plan the show. Brisk and Franklin discuss.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18160201 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1088 5 47 full false Recreating PAD, Part 2: 11/14/25 Recreating PAD, Part 2: 11/14/25 Mike and Franklin continue their conversation from last week, recreating the most talked about episode of Politics After Dark.

]]> Mike and Franklin continue their conversation from last week, recreating the most talked about episode of Politics After Dark.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18125205 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 941 5 46 full false Recreating PAD 20 years later: 11/7/25 Recreating PAD 20 years later: 11/7/25 Mike and Franklin celebrate the 20th anniversary of the most talked about episode of Politics After Dark ever aired. 

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the 20th anniversary of the most talked about episode of Politics After Dark ever aired. 

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18111270 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 962 5 45 full false Halloween '25: 10/31/25 Halloween '25: 10/31/25 Mike and Franklin discuss Halloweens past, present, and future, capping things off with some Halloween (and Diwali and Dia de los Muertos!) trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss Halloweens past, present, and future, capping things off with some Halloween (and Diwali and Dia de los Muertos!) trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18042630 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 979 5 44 full false Binghamton pizza tour: 10/24/25 Binghamton pizza tour: 10/24/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Binghamton, commenting on several of the area's mom-and-pop pizza joints.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Binghamton, commenting on several of the area's mom-and-pop pizza joints.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-18006566 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1013 5 43 full false Yiddish lesson: 10/17/25 Yiddish lesson: 10/17/25 Recorded on Yom Kippur, Mike and Franklin celebrate the Yiddish language. Included in the episode are all things related to the Jewish holiday season, or as we Gentiles call it... Pumpkin Spice.

]]> Recorded on Yom Kippur, Mike and Franklin celebrate the Yiddish language. Included in the episode are all things related to the Jewish holiday season, or as we Gentiles call it... Pumpkin Spice.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17946470 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1028 5 42 full false Winchester, Va.: 10/10/25 Winchester, Va.: 10/10/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent excursion to Winchester, Virginia, home of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley... and Zaxby's, the home of Southern-style deliciousness.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent excursion to Winchester, Virginia, home of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley... and Zaxby's, the home of Southern-style deliciousness.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17916455 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 964 5 41 full false Cox Farms: 10/3/25 Cox Farms: 10/3/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the mecca of fall festivals: Cox Farms.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the mecca of fall festivals: Cox Farms.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17888951 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 946 5 40 full false Fall fabulous: 9/26/25 Fall fabulous: 9/26/25 Mike and Franklin discuss all things fall... and quiz each other a bit.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss all things fall... and quiz each other a bit.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17877766 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 904 5 39 full false Central Virginia: 9/19/25 Central Virginia: 9/19/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to central Virginia. Stops include Charlottesville, the Blue Ridge Tunnel, and the greatest of all... Buc-ee's.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to central Virginia. Stops include Charlottesville, the Blue Ridge Tunnel, and the greatest of all... Buc-ee's.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17840760 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 980 5 38 full false Glenstone: 9/12/25 Glenstone: 9/12/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the Glenstone art museum in Potomac, Maryland.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the Glenstone art museum in Potomac, Maryland.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17802434 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1015 5 37 full false Binghamton/Watkins Glen: 9/5/25 Binghamton/Watkins Glen: 9/5/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent excursion to upstate New York: the famous Watkins Glen and the not-so-famous Binghamton.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent excursion to upstate New York: the famous Watkins Glen and the not-so-famous Binghamton.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17769501 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 933 5 36 full false Back to (the same) school: 8/29/25 Back to (the same) school: 8/29/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their first days back to school, and for the first time it's... the same school!

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their first days back to school, and for the first time it's... the same school!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17721065 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 936 5 35 full false Savannah Bananas: 8/22/25 Savannah Bananas: 8/22/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Camden Yards in Baltimore to see the Savannah Bananas in action.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Camden Yards in Baltimore to see the Savannah Bananas in action.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17612383 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 900 5 34 full false All-American celebration: 8/15/25 All-American celebration: 8/15/25 Mike and Franklin, home from Japan, celebrate all things America, including baseball, bull riding, hot dogs, hamburgers, and a little Texas gas station now with a location in Virginia.

]]> Mike and Franklin, home from Japan, celebrate all things America, including baseball, bull riding, hot dogs, hamburgers, and a little Texas gas station now with a location in Virginia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17588133 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 953 5 33 full false Kyoto: 8/8/25 Kyoto: 8/8/25 In Part Three of their Japan Trilogy, Mike and Franklin discuss the last stop on the tour: Kyoto.

]]> In Part Three of their Japan Trilogy, Mike and Franklin discuss the last stop on the tour: Kyoto.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17507248 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 996 5 32 full false Hakone: 8/1/25 Hakone: 8/1/25 Mike and Franklin continue their journey through Japan, this time from the mountain oasis of Hakone.

]]> Mike and Franklin continue their journey through Japan, this time from the mountain oasis of Hakone.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17492184 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 960 5 31 full false Tokyo: 7/25/25 Tokyo: 7/25/25 Mike and Franklin discuss (the beginning of) their trip to Tokyo.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss (the beginning of) their trip to Tokyo.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17481355 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 922 5 30 full false Camp Summer-in-town: 7/18/25 Camp Summer-in-town: 7/18/25 Recorded long before leaving for Japan, Mike and Franklin describe their few days of summer vacation at home... in case recording from Japan has proved too difficult, or was enjoyable to leave.

]]> Recorded long before leaving for Japan, Mike and Franklin describe their few days of summer vacation at home... in case recording from Japan has proved too difficult, or was enjoyable to leave.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17444669 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1008 5 29 full false Trenton, New Jersey: 7/11/25 Trenton, New Jersey: 7/11/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Trenton, New Jersey, among other things witnessing some Trenton Thunder/Tomato Pies baseball.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Trenton, New Jersey, among other things witnessing some Trenton Thunder/Tomato Pies baseball.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17423614 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 958 5 28 full false Coney Island: 7/4/25 Coney Island: 7/4/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Coney Island. Topics include the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Brooklyn Cyclones baseball, and an old-school weekend in New York City.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Coney Island. Topics include the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Brooklyn Cyclones baseball, and an old-school weekend in New York City.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17412877 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 900 5 27 full false Atlantic City '25: 6/27/25 Atlantic City '25: 6/27/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Atlantic City, their third in what is now becoming an annual tradition.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Atlantic City, their third in what is now becoming an annual tradition.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17386103 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 902 5 26 full false Richmond, Virginia: 6/20/25 Richmond, Virginia: 6/20/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Richmond, Virginia, home of Belle Isle, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball club.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Richmond, Virginia, home of Belle Isle, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball club.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17339496 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 885 5 25 full false Last day of school: 6/13/25 Last day of school: 6/13/25 Mike and Franklin celebrate the final day of the school year.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the final day of the school year.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17270803 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 972 5 24 full false Birthday 43 preview: 6/6/25 Birthday 43 preview: 6/6/25 Mike and Franklin discuss the former's upcoming birthday, and relive one of their childhoods with some '80s trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss the former's upcoming birthday, and relive one of their childhoods with some '80s trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17230302 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 946 5 23 full false Streak beginnings: 5/30/25 Streak beginnings: 5/30/25 Mike and Franklin discuss two famous streaks that both began on May 30, one from 1982 and one from 2008.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss two famous streaks that both began on May 30, one from 1982 and one from 2008.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17223384 Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1000 5 22 full false Wendy's Frosty Fusion review: 5/23/25 Wendy's Frosty Fusion review: 5/23/25 Mike and Franklin discuss the new Wendy's Frosty Fusions, and delve into the complete history of the beloved frozen dairy dessert.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss the new Wendy's Frosty Fusions, and delve into the complete history of the beloved frozen dairy dessert.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17181016 Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1036 5 21 full false Hockey and Oreos: 5/16/25 Hockey and Oreos: 5/16/25 Mike and Franklin celebrate another Binghamton hockey championship, and take a deep dive down the rabbit hole of Oreo cookies.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate another Binghamton hockey championship, and take a deep dive down the rabbit hole of Oreo cookies.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17140769 Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 956 5 20 full false Horseracing and hockey: 5/9/25 Horseracing and hockey: 5/9/25 Mike and Franklin discuss Part Two of their Binghamton trip, highlighted by some horseracing and hockey.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss Part Two of their Binghamton trip, highlighted by some horseracing and hockey.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17096262 Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 924 5 19 full false Kentucky Derby preview: 5/2/25 Kentucky Derby preview: 5/2/25 Mike and Franklin discuss tomorrow's big race, and the Binghamton connection to the Kentucky Derby.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss tomorrow's big race, and the Binghamton connection to the Kentucky Derby.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-17051432 Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 953 5 18 full false Maryland Tour, Part 2: 4/25/25 Maryland Tour, Part 2: 4/25/25 Mike and Franklin discuss Part 2 of their Spring Break tour of eastern Maryland, catching some baseball (literally) at the Ripken Experience in Aberdeen.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss Part 2 of their Spring Break tour of eastern Maryland, catching some baseball (literally) at the Ripken Experience in Aberdeen.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16989208 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1024 5 17 full false Maryland tour, Part 1: 4/18/25 Maryland tour, Part 1: 4/18/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their journey to Baltimore and parts north, celebrating all things historical and delicious.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their journey to Baltimore and parts north, celebrating all things historical and delicious.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16985790 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 970 5 16 full false Year 2000 throwback: 4/11/25 Year 2000 throwback: 4/11/25 Mike and Franklin celebrate all things 2000, toasting the 25th anniversary of that big year for both Mike and the world at large.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate all things 2000, toasting the 25th anniversary of that big year for both Mike and the world at large.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16916930 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 940 5 15 full false Final Four preview: 4/4/25 Final Four preview: 4/4/25 Mike and Franklin discuss this weekend's Final Four and offer some hot takes on holidays and unusual food items.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss this weekend's Final Four and offer some hot takes on holidays and unusual food items.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16891917 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 903 5 14 full false 200th episode!: 3/28/25 200th episode!: 3/28/25 Mike and Franklin celebrate the 200th episode of Math and Musings, talking a little college basketball and reminiscing about previous topics, highlighted of course by unusual food items.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the 200th episode of Math and Musings, talking a little college basketball and reminiscing about previous topics, highlighted of course by unusual food items.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16854025 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1070 5 13 full false March Madness!: 3/21/25 March Madness!: 3/21/25 Mike and Franklin discuss this year's Division I Men's College Basketball Tournament, a.k.a. March Madness.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss this year's Division I Men's College Basketball Tournament, a.k.a. March Madness.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16812340 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 947 5 12 full false Pi(e) Day: 3/14/25 Pi(e) Day: 3/14/25 Mike and Franklin discuss all things pi and pie. Mike knows pi, Franklin knows pie, and this article (by Ben Orlin) pretty much summarizes Mike's thoughts on Pi Day.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss all things pi and pie. Mike knows pi, Franklin knows pie, and this article (by Ben Orlin) pretty much summarizes Mike's thoughts on Pi Day.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16717983 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 906 5 11 full false Remembering JR Gaudet: 3/7/25 Remembering JR Gaudet: 3/7/25 Mike remembers and pays tribute to fallen firefighter JR Gaudet, a true Binghamton hero and close friend for more than 20 years.

Article

GoFundMe

]]> Mike remembers and pays tribute to fallen firefighter JR Gaudet, a true Binghamton hero and close friend for more than 20 years.

Article

GoFundMe

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16713411 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 740 5 10 full false Franklin's birthday preview: 2/28/25 Franklin's birthday preview: 2/28/25 Mike and Franklin celebrate the latter's upcoming birthday with some trivia... from 1993.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the latter's upcoming birthday with some trivia... from 1993.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16611673 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 969 5 9 full false George Washington Day: 2/21/25 George Washington Day: 2/21/25 Mike and Franklin rekindle an old Presidents(') Day routine and try their hands at some George Washington trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin rekindle an old Presidents(') Day routine and try their hands at some George Washington trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16478694 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 991 5 8 full false Valentine's Day: 2/14/25 Valentine's Day: 2/14/25 Mike and Franklin discuss today's holiday... with trivia, of course!

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss today's holiday... with trivia, of course!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16409897 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 969 5 7 full false Super Bowl preview: 2/7/25 Super Bowl preview: 2/7/25 Mike and Franklin discuss this Sunday's big game.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss this Sunday's big game.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16515074 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 953 5 6 full false Snow day the third: 1/31/25 Snow day the third: 1/31/25 Mike and Franklin share some ice cold facts on, unbelievably, another snow day.

]]> Mike and Franklin share some ice cold facts on, unbelievably, another snow day.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16403745 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 948 5 5 full false Snow day season continues: 1/24/25 Snow day season continues: 1/24/25 Mike and Franklin continue their snow day lives, bouncing random facts off one another as the snow falls outside.

]]> Mike and Franklin continue their snow day lives, bouncing random facts off one another as the snow falls outside.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16396633 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 953 5 4 full false Snow Day season begins: 1/17/25 Snow Day season begins: 1/17/25 Mike and Franklin continue their tradition of recording podcasts on snow days. On this episode they regale each other with facts about peanut butter. 

]]> Mike and Franklin continue their tradition of recording podcasts on snow days. On this episode they regale each other with facts about peanut butter. 

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16389841 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1075 5 3 full false Tucson travels: 1/10/25 Tucson travels: 1/10/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent excursion to Tucson, Arizona.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent excursion to Tucson, Arizona.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16374308 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 990 5 2 full false "Christmas" in Binghamton: 1/3/25 "Christmas" in Binghamton: 1/3/25 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip north to celebrate the Christmas season, just south of the North Pole.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip north to celebrate the Christmas season, just south of the North Pole.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16347842 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 951 5 1 full false 2024 in review: 12/27/24 2024 in review: 12/27/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their 2024, and are challenged by some 2024 trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their 2024, and are challenged by some 2024 trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16322281 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 998 4 52 full false Christmas trivia: 12/20/24 Christmas trivia: 12/20/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their Christmas Schedule successes, and entertain each other with some Christmas trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their Christmas Schedule successes, and entertain each other with some Christmas trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16282286 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 957 4 51 full false Christmas Schedule, Part 3: 12/13/24 Christmas Schedule, Part 3: 12/13/24 Mike and Franklin complete the famous Christmas Schedule, things one must do between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

]]> Mike and Franklin complete the famous Christmas Schedule, things one must do between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16241317 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 979 4 50 full false Christmas Schedule, Part 2: 12/6/24 Christmas Schedule, Part 2: 12/6/24 Mike and Franklin discuss Part 2 of the "Christmas Schedule," things to do between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also discussed: Mike's new book, From Box Scores to Test Scores, now available on Amazon and other fine retailers!

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss Part 2 of the "Christmas Schedule," things to do between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also discussed: Mike's new book, From Box Scores to Test Scores, now available on Amazon and other fine retailers!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16198136 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 928 4 49 full false Christmas Schedule, Part 1: 11/29/24 Christmas Schedule, Part 1: 11/29/24 Mike and Franklin celebrate Opening Day of the Christmas season discussing their list of things to do between today and December 25.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate Opening Day of the Christmas season discussing their list of things to do between today and December 25.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16167151 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1036 4 48 full false Extra Life: 11/22/24 Extra Life: 11/22/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent fundraising experience with Extra Life, an organization that since 2008 has raised over $120 million for Children's Miracle Network.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent fundraising experience with Extra Life, an organization that since 2008 has raised over $120 million for Children's Miracle Network.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16047427 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 977 4 47 full false Guinness World Records: 11/15/24 Guinness World Records: 11/15/24 Mike and Franklin discuss a few notes from the Guinness company's official publication of world records.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss a few notes from the Guinness company's official publication of world records.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16020370 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1039 4 46 full false Golden Corral: 11/8/24 Golden Corral: 11/8/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent excursion to "real America" and the culinary delights of Golden Corral.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent excursion to "real America" and the culinary delights of Golden Corral.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-16000465 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1093 4 45 full false Commanders game: 11/1/24 Commanders game: 11/1/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, to see their hometown NFL team, the Washington Commanders.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, to see their hometown NFL team, the Washington Commanders.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15966112 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1019 4 44 full false Virginia Fall Races: 10/25/24 Virginia Fall Races: 10/25/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to hunt country for the Virginia Fall Races. Topics include fancy foods, fancy clothes, and steeplechase trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to hunt country for the Virginia Fall Races. Topics include fancy foods, fancy clothes, and steeplechase trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15919385 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1061 4 43 full false Yankee playoff party: 10/18/24 Yankee playoff party: 10/18/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their trip to New York to watch a Yankee playoff game... on TV.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their trip to New York to watch a Yankee playoff game... on TV.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15876114 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 951 4 42 full false Halloween trivia: 10/11/24 Halloween trivia: 10/11/24 Mike challenges Franklin with some Halloween trivia.

]]> Mike challenges Franklin with some Halloween trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15863151 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 918 4 41 full false Halloween fun facts: 10/4/24 Halloween fun facts: 10/4/24 Mike and Franklin kick off Halloween Season with some fun facts about said holiday.

]]> Mike and Franklin kick off Halloween Season with some fun facts about said holiday.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15831751 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 931 4 40 full false Shower Thoughts: 9/27/24 Shower Thoughts: 9/27/24 Mike and Franklin continue last week's philosophical discussion with some "shower thoughts."

]]> Mike and Franklin continue last week's philosophical discussion with some "shower thoughts."

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15791757 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 996 4 39 full false Thought-provoking questions: 9/20/24 Thought-provoking questions: 9/20/24 Mike asks his special guest some deep questions about the cosmos and related vagaries of life.

]]> Mike asks his special guest some deep questions about the cosmos and related vagaries of life.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15754931 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 973 4 38 full false Bristol, Tennessee: 9/13/24 Bristol, Tennessee: 9/13/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their trip south of the border... to Bristol, Tennessee!

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their trip south of the border... to Bristol, Tennessee!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15536781 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1033 4 37 full false Southern Virginia Tour: 9/6/24 Southern Virginia Tour: 9/6/24 Mike and Franklin talk about their trip through the wilds of Southern Virginia, celebrating all things America.

]]> Mike and Franklin talk about their trip through the wilds of Southern Virginia, celebrating all things America.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15529934 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 996 4 36 full false Labor Day weekend: 8/30/24 Labor Day weekend: 8/30/24 Mike and Franklin celebrate today's "holiday" with a little Labor Day trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate today's "holiday" with a little Labor Day trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15503567 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1052 4 35 full false First week of school: 8/23/24 First week of school: 8/23/24 Mike and Franklin celebrate the first week of school with some school-related trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the first week of school with some school-related trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15493640 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 967 4 34 full false New York City, Part 2: 8/16/24 New York City, Part 2: 8/16/24 Mike and Franklin continue the discussion of their recent trip to New York City, highlighted by a few authentic New York eateries.

]]> Mike and Franklin continue the discussion of their recent trip to New York City, highlighted by a few authentic New York eateries.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15461140 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 916 4 33 full false New York City, Part 1: 8/9/24 New York City, Part 1: 8/9/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to New York City.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to New York City.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15453530 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 962 4 32 full false Summer games: 8/2/24 Summer games: 8/2/24 Mike and Franklin try their hand at some summer-themed contests.
Also check out...
Math and Musings Instagram
Franklin's Food Review Instagram
www.mikeoconnelljr.com
www.franklinsfoodreview.com

]]> Mike and Franklin try their hand at some summer-themed contests.
Also check out...
Math and Musings Instagram
Franklin's Food Review Instagram
www.mikeoconnelljr.com
www.franklinsfoodreview.com

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15416825 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1057 4 31 full false Olympic trivia: 7/26/24 Olympic trivia: 7/26/24 Mike and Franklin celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games with some Olympic trivia.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games with some Olympic trivia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15387577 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 929 4 30 full false Rank-order challenge: 7/19/24 Rank-order challenge: 7/19/24 Mike and Franklin play the game that's sweeping the Internet: rank ordering various items... without changing. 

]]> Mike and Franklin play the game that's sweeping the Internet: rank ordering various items... without changing. 

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15380588 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 951 4 29 full false Atlantic City '24: 7/12/24 Atlantic City '24: 7/12/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Atlantic City... this time accompanied by Mom!

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Atlantic City... this time accompanied by Mom!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15329358 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 955 4 28 full false Binghamton tour: 7/5/24 Binghamton tour: 7/5/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Binghamton, highlighted by greasy diners and old-school pizzerias.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Binghamton, highlighted by greasy diners and old-school pizzerias.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15323625 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 972 4 27 full false Elmira, New York: 6/28/24 Elmira, New York: 6/28/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to historic Dunn Field in Elmira, New York, recorded "on location" (sort of) in nearby Sayre, Pennsylvania.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to historic Dunn Field in Elmira, New York, recorded "on location" (sort of) in nearby Sayre, Pennsylvania.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15287540 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 932 4 26 full false Hagerstown, Maryland: 6/21/24 Hagerstown, Maryland: 6/21/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their baseball-themed excursion to Hagerstown, Maryland.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their baseball-themed excursion to Hagerstown, Maryland.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15265633 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 912 4 25 full false Last day of school: 6/14/24 Last day of school: 6/14/24 Mike, in classic teacher form, gives Franklin a test on the last day of school.

]]> Mike, in classic teacher form, gives Franklin a test on the last day of school.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15217076 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 932 4 24 full false Birthday celebration: 6/7/24 Birthday celebration: 6/7/24 Mike and Franklin celebrate not only the former's birthday but also the "birthday" of Math and Musings. Highlights include opening a 36-year-old pack of baseball cards.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate not only the former's birthday but also the "birthday" of Math and Musings. Highlights include opening a 36-year-old pack of baseball cards.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15145488 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 954 4 23 full false Great Wolf Lodge: 5/31/24 Great Wolf Lodge: 5/31/24 Mike and Franklin discuss Virginia vacations, Virginia history, and snack food history.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss Virginia vacations, Virginia history, and snack food history.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15134464 Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 893 4 22 full false Virginia Studies: 5/24/24 Virginia Studies: 5/24/24 Appropriate for the Memorial Day holiday, Mike and Franklin show off their knowledge of history, specifically Virginia history as studied by 4th grade students around the state.

]]> Appropriate for the Memorial Day holiday, Mike and Franklin show off their knowledge of history, specifically Virginia history as studied by 4th grade students around the state.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15094955 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 931 4 21 full false Yellow cafe review: 5/17/24 Yellow cafe review: 5/17/24 Mike and Franklin discuss a recent trip to Georgetown and the famed Yellow cafe, as featured on Somebody Feed Phil. Want more? Check out Mike as a guest on Conversations with Sports Fans podcast, just one of writer and podcaster Doug Hill's many outputs.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss a recent trip to Georgetown and the famed Yellow cafe, as featured on Somebody Feed Phil. Want more? Check out Mike as a guest on Conversations with Sports Fans podcast, just one of writer and podcaster Doug Hill's many outputs.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15050463 Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 902 4 20 full false Unfrosted review: 5/10/24 Unfrosted review: 5/10/24 Mike and Franklin review Jerry Seinfeld's new movie, Unfrosted, and, of course, discuss the history of the Pop-Tart.

]]> Mike and Franklin review Jerry Seinfeld's new movie, Unfrosted, and, of course, discuss the history of the Pop-Tart.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-15007374 Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1114 4 19 full false Peekamoose review: 5/3/24 Peekamoose review: 5/3/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the Catskills and an O'Connell family favorite restaurant, the Peekamoose Restaurant and Tap Room.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the Catskills and an O'Connell family favorite restaurant, the Peekamoose Restaurant and Tap Room.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14944917 Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 905 4 18 full false Binghamton review: 4/26/24 Binghamton review: 4/26/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the old country (Binghamton, New York) for, among other things, the Joseph P. Sullivan Memorial Poker Tournament.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the old country (Binghamton, New York) for, among other things, the Joseph P. Sullivan Memorial Poker Tournament.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14929377 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 987 4 17 full false Oklahoma review: 4/19/24 Oklahoma review: 4/19/24 Mike discusses with Franklin his trip to Oklahoma... 25 years ago.

]]> Mike discusses with Franklin his trip to Oklahoma... 25 years ago.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14866537 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 930 4 16 full false Disney food review: 4/12/24 Disney food review: 4/12/24 Mike and Franklin discuss Disney dining in all its glory.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss Disney dining in all its glory.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14801780 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1007 4 15 full false Disney World review: 4/5/24 Disney World review: 4/5/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Walt Disney World.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Walt Disney World.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14792504 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1058 4 14 full false Easter, etc.: 3/29/24 Easter, etc.: 3/29/24 Mike and Franklin discuss this weekend's holiday(s).

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss this weekend's holiday(s).

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14704446 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 921 4 13 full false 20th anniversary of PAD: 3/22/24 20th anniversary of PAD: 3/22/24 Mike introduces Franklin to the astonishing world of Politics After Dark, which aired its first episode 20 years ago this week.
Politics After Dark premiere broadcast

]]> Mike introduces Franklin to the astonishing world of Politics After Dark, which aired its first episode 20 years ago this week.
Politics After Dark premiere broadcast

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14702049 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 924 4 12 full false March anniversaries: 3/15/24 March anniversaries: 3/15/24 Mike and Franklin discuss a few March anniversaries, including but not limited to the American onset of Covid-19 and the assassination of Julius Caesar.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss a few March anniversaries, including but not limited to the American onset of Covid-19 and the assassination of Julius Caesar.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14657518 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 950 4 11 full false March's musings: 3/8/24 March's musings: 3/8/24 Mike and Franklin discuss all things March: Shamrock shakes, college basketball, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss all things March: Shamrock shakes, college basketball, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14614312 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 984 4 10 full false Philadelphia Recap: 3/1/24 Philadelphia Recap: 3/1/24 Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Philadelphia. Highlights include Franklin Field, the Palestra, the Rocky steps, and Wawa.

]]> Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Philadelphia. Highlights include Franklin Field, the Palestra, the Rocky steps, and Wawa.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14533556 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 980 4 9 full false Snow Day 3 with Franklin: 2/23/24 Snow Day 3 with Franklin: 2/23/24 Mike and Franklin celebrate yet another snow day with stories of traditions, lists, and all things O'Connell.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate yet another snow day with stories of traditions, lists, and all things O'Connell.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14495520 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 954 4 8 full false President(')s Day with Franklin: 2/16/24 President(')s Day with Franklin: 2/16/24 Mike talks February holidays with Franklin, including the long-running gag of Presidents' Day naming conventions.

]]> Mike talks February holidays with Franklin, including the long-running gag of Presidents' Day naming conventions.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14432076 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 971 4 7 full false Lunar New Year: 2/9/24 Lunar New Year: 2/9/24 Mike and Franklin spend a day off talking about yet another day off.

]]> Mike and Franklin spend a day off talking about yet another day off.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14339759 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1072 4 6 full false Snow Day 2 with Franklin: 2/2/24 Snow Day 2 with Franklin: 2/2/24 Mike and Franklin do the snow day thing for the second day/week in a row.

]]> Mike and Franklin do the snow day thing for the second day/week in a row.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14326931 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 920 4 5 full false Snow day with Franklin: 1/26/24 Snow day with Franklin: 1/26/24 Mike and Franklin celebrate the Jan. 16th snow day in style.

]]> Mike and Franklin celebrate the Jan. 16th snow day in style.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14319632 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 928 4 4 full false Baseball cards with Franklin: 1/19/24 Baseball cards with Franklin: 1/19/24 Mike opens a pack of 1988 Topps baseball cards with his special guest, Franklin O'C.

]]> Mike opens a pack of 1988 Topps baseball cards with his special guest, Franklin O'C.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14225292 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1024 4 3 full false Holiday travels with Franklin: 1/12/24 Holiday travels with Franklin: 1/12/24 Mike discusses holiday trips past and future with his special guest, Franklin O.

]]> Mike discusses holiday trips past and future with his special guest, Franklin O.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14214738 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 917 4 2 full false New season, same great guest: 1/5/24 New season, same great guest: 1/5/24 Mike discusses the new year with an old guest. Well, young and frequent guest promoting his blog: franklinsfoodreview.com.

]]> Mike discusses the new year with an old guest. Well, young and frequent guest promoting his blog: franklinsfoodreview.com.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14202429 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 911 4 1 full false Franklin's Food Review: 12/29/23 Franklin's Food Review: 12/29/23 Mike is joined by Franklin today talking all things awesome and promoting Franklin's new blog: Franklin's food review.
Also: Mike's post on beverages by month.

]]> Mike is joined by Franklin today talking all things awesome and promoting Franklin's new blog: Franklin's food review.
Also: Mike's post on beverages by month.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14160311 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1025 3 52 full false Christmas preview with Franklin!: 12/22/23 Christmas preview with Franklin!: 12/22/23 Mike and his special guest discuss all things Christmas.

]]> Mike and his special guest discuss all things Christmas.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14019224 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 936 3 51 full false Three lists: 12/15/23 Three lists: 12/15/23 Mike discusses three important but very different living lists.

]]> Mike discusses three important but very different living lists.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14090187 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 905 3 50 full false American Ramble: 12/8/23 American Ramble: 12/8/23 Mike discusses Neil King Jr.'s American Ramble.

]]> Mike discusses Neil King Jr.'s American Ramble.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-14038060 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 920 3 49 full false Solo journeys: 12/1/23 Solo journeys: 12/1/23 Mike discusses a pair of solo journeys taken 33 years apart.

]]> Mike discusses a pair of solo journeys taken 33 years apart.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13982010 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 934 3 48 full false Thanksgiving recap with Franklin: 11/24/23 Thanksgiving recap with Franklin: 11/24/23 Mike brings back his special guest from last week to recap one holiday and begin celebrating the next.

]]> Mike brings back his special guest from last week to recap one holiday and begin celebrating the next.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13907300 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 944 3 47 full false Thanksgiving preview with Franklin: 11/17/23 Thanksgiving preview with Franklin: 11/17/23 Mike discusses the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with his special guest.

]]> Mike discusses the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with his special guest.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13907297 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 969 3 46 full false Christmas album is out!: 11/10/23 Christmas album is out!: 11/10/23 Mike discusses his newly-released Christmas album, I paid for this Christmas party!

]]> Mike discusses his newly-released Christmas album, I paid for this Christmas party!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13907288 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 922 3 45 full false Animal encounters, Part 2: 11/3/23 Animal encounters, Part 2: 11/3/23 Mike discusses his equine adventures in horse country.

]]> Mike discusses his equine adventures in horse country.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13782543 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 912 3 44 full false Fall foods with Franklin: 10/27/23 Fall foods with Franklin: 10/27/23 Mike discusses food and all things fall with his special guest.

]]> Mike discusses food and all things fall with his special guest.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13779327 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 927 3 43 full false Animal encounters: 10/20/23 Animal encounters: 10/20/23 Mike discusses his weekend adventures with friends two-legged and four.

]]> Mike discusses his weekend adventures with friends two-legged and four.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13779319 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 897 3 42 full false Halloween preview with special guest!: 10/13/23 Halloween preview with special guest!: 10/13/23 Mike discusses October holidays (Halloween among them) with a special guest.

]]> Mike discusses October holidays (Halloween among them) with a special guest.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13737772 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 929 3 41 full false Christmas pre-release: 10/6/23 Christmas pre-release: 10/6/23 Mike discusses the "pre-release" of his new album, an appetite-whetting track from I paid for this Christmas party!

]]> Mike discusses the "pre-release" of his new album, an appetite-whetting track from I paid for this Christmas party!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13658081 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 903 3 40 full false Cat jokes with Franklin!: 9/29/23 Cat jokes with Franklin!: 9/29/23 Mike brings back the most popular guest ever to appear on Math and Musings... to tell cat jokes.

]]> Mike brings back the most popular guest ever to appear on Math and Musings... to tell cat jokes.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13608343 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 907 3 39 full false Georgetown football: 9/22/23 Georgetown football: 9/22/23 Mike recounts his recent trip to the gridiron at Georgetown University.

]]> Mike recounts his recent trip to the gridiron at Georgetown University.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13608331 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 902 3 38 full false When baseball becomes football: 9/15/23 When baseball becomes football: 9/15/23 Mike talks about the changing of the seasons... sports seasons, that is.

]]> Mike talks about the changing of the seasons... sports seasons, that is.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13563976 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 908 3 37 full false Special guest/extended episode: 9/8/23 Special guest/extended episode: 9/8/23 Mike discusses weird but true facts with his own flesh and blood, special guest Franklin O'Connell.

]]> Mike discusses weird but true facts with his own flesh and blood, special guest Franklin O'Connell.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13512995 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1133 3 36 full false Science lesson: 9/1/23 Science lesson: 9/1/23 Mike discusses topics of the day through a scientific lens.

]]> Mike discusses topics of the day through a scientific lens.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13478260 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 908 3 35 full false Binghamton baseball: 8/25/23 Binghamton baseball: 8/25/23 Mike discusses his recent baseball-themed trip to the old country.

]]> Mike discusses his recent baseball-themed trip to the old country.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13389863 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 900 3 34 full false Oreoification reprise: 8/18/23 Oreoification reprise: 8/18/23 Mike continues last week's discussion of Oreoification--"moreoification" if you will.

]]> Mike continues last week's discussion of Oreoification--"moreoification" if you will.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13389854 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 914 3 33 full false Oreoification with special guest!: 8/11/23 Oreoification with special guest!: 8/11/23 Mike discusses the Oreoification of American commodities, with a surprise special guest, an expert on consumer affairs.

]]> Mike discusses the Oreoification of American commodities, with a surprise special guest, an expert on consumer affairs.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13340136 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 925 3 32 full false Conrad Ross: 8/4/23 Conrad Ross: 8/4/23 Mike celebrates the life and times of Conrad Ross, one of his favorite teachers from grade school.

]]> Mike celebrates the life and times of Conrad Ross, one of his favorite teachers from grade school.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13312099 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 912 3 31 full false Tony Bennett: 7/28/23 Tony Bennett: 7/28/23 Mike celebrates the life and times of the legendary Tony Bennett.

]]> Mike celebrates the life and times of the legendary Tony Bennett.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13269399 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 899 3 30 full false Numbers list #2: 7/21/23 Numbers list #2: 7/21/23 Mike discusses his sports numbers list, #21-42.

]]> Mike discusses his sports numbers list, #21-42.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13173710 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 908 3 29 full false Numbers list #1: 7/14/23 Numbers list #1: 7/14/23 Mike discusses his sports numbers list, #1-20.

]]> Mike discusses his sports numbers list, #1-20.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13173696 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 909 3 28 full false Gallagher 100!: 7/7/23 Gallagher 100!: 7/7/23 Mike celebrates the life and times of Robert E. Gallagher, who would have turned 100 this Wednesday.

]]> Mike celebrates the life and times of Robert E. Gallagher, who would have turned 100 this Wednesday.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13152995 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 905 3 27 full false Atlantic City: 6/30/23 Atlantic City: 6/30/23 Mike discusses his recent trip to Atlantic City.

]]> Mike discusses his recent trip to Atlantic City.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13127771 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 903 3 26 full false Norfolk, Va.: 6/23/23 Norfolk, Va.: 6/23/23 Mike discusses his recent vacation to Norfolk, Virginia.

]]> Mike discusses his recent vacation to Norfolk, Virginia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13077245 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 902 3 25 full false Father's Day: 6/16/23 Father's Day: 6/16/23 Mike talks about his dad, of course, and his role now as Dad in his own story.

]]> Mike talks about his dad, of course, and his role now as Dad in his own story.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-13030818 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 908 3 24 full false Birthday 41: 6/9/23 Birthday 41: 6/9/23 Mike talks about his recent birthday, 41 if you're counting.

]]> Mike talks about his recent birthday, 41 if you're counting.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12973017 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 911 3 23 full false Second anniversary: 6/2/23 Second anniversary: 6/2/23 Mike celebrates the 2nd anniversary of MAM with tales of his "summer vacation."

]]> Mike celebrates the 2nd anniversary of MAM with tales of his "summer vacation."

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12934138 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 913 3 22 full false Maurice O'Connell: 5/26/23 Maurice O'Connell: 5/26/23 Celebrating the life and times of Maurice O'Connell, 1912-1987.

]]> Celebrating the life and times of Maurice O'Connell, 1912-1987.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12856246 Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 916 3 21 full false Michael O'Connell Sr.: 5/19/23 Michael O'Connell Sr.: 5/19/23 Celebrating the life and times of Michael O'Connell Sr., 1942-2007.

]]> Celebrating the life and times of Michael O'Connell Sr., 1942-2007.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12841894 Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 909 3 20 full false 25th anniversaries: 5/12/23 25th anniversaries: 5/12/23 Mike details the 25th anniversary of one of the most pivotal days in American history.

]]> Mike details the 25th anniversary of one of the most pivotal days in American history.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12798028 Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 905 3 19 full false Binghamton hockey update: 5/5/23 Binghamton hockey update: 5/5/23 Mike has jumped on the Binghamton hockey bandwagon, detailing updates from the frozen ponds of County Broome.

]]> Mike has jumped on the Binghamton hockey bandwagon, detailing updates from the frozen ponds of County Broome.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12764894 Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 918 3 18 full false 100th episode!: 4/28/23 100th episode!: 4/28/23 Mike celebrates the 100th episode of MAM by recounting his recent trip to Binghamton, New York, including a plot twist in our ongoing story.

]]> Mike celebrates the 100th episode of MAM by recounting his recent trip to Binghamton, New York, including a plot twist in our ongoing story.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12709235 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 933 3 17 full false Wizards, baseball, and Binghamton... oh, my: 4/21/23 Wizards, baseball, and Binghamton... oh, my: 4/21/23 Mike recalls twin stories of springtime sporting events.

]]> Mike recalls twin stories of springtime sporting events.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12625988 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 929 3 16 full false Spring Break recap: 4/14/23 Spring Break recap: 4/14/23 Mike recalls the highs and lows of his Spring Break '23.

]]> Mike recalls the highs and lows of his Spring Break '23.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12618380 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 918 3 15 full false Baseball past and present: 4/7/23 Baseball past and present: 4/7/23 As baseball begins again, Mike reminisces about seasons past. 

]]> As baseball begins again, Mike reminisces about seasons past. 

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12527003 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 934 3 14 full false Final Four preview: 3/31/23 Final Four preview: 3/31/23 Mike previews this year's surprising Final Four.

]]> Mike previews this year's surprising Final Four.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12520414 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 908 3 13 full false March Madness update: 3/24/23 March Madness update: 3/24/23 Mike discusses this year's NCAA basketball tournament.

]]> Mike discusses this year's NCAA basketball tournament.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12481738 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 902 3 12 full false St. Patrick's Day: 3/17/23 St. Patrick's Day: 3/17/23 Mike talks about St. Patrick's Days of yore.

]]> Mike talks about St. Patrick's Days of yore.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12381275 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 912 3 11 full false First/last NBA game: 3/10/23 First/last NBA game: 3/10/23 Mike talks first first--and most recent--trip to an NBA game.

]]> Mike talks first first--and most recent--trip to an NBA game.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12363559 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 909 3 10 full false March means college basketball: 3/3/23 March means college basketball: 3/3/23 Mike discusses college basketball, specifically his first time witnessing such.

]]> Mike discusses college basketball, specifically his first time witnessing such.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12331152 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 918 3 9 full false Priceless artifacts found!: 2/24/23 Priceless artifacts found!: 2/24/23 Mike talks about a few gems he discovered recently in his closet.

]]> Mike talks about a few gems he discovered recently in his closet.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12285759 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 918 3 8 full false President(')s Day: 2/17/23 President(')s Day: 2/17/23 Mike talks about one of America's silliest holidays.

]]> Mike talks about one of America's silliest holidays.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12237520 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 931 3 7 full false Super Bowl preview: 2/10/23 Super Bowl preview: 2/10/23 Mike talks about this Sunday's "big game."

]]> Mike talks about this Sunday's "big game."

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12184740 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 910 3 6 full false Numbers and anniversaries: 2/3/23 Numbers and anniversaries: 2/3/23 Mike talks about the significance of today's date, a cool number and an interesting anniversary.

]]> Mike talks about the significance of today's date, a cool number and an interesting anniversary.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12138871 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 914 3 5 full false How to get free stuff: 1/27/23 How to get free stuff: 1/27/23 Mike talks about his weekend, scoring big on free products and entertainment.

]]> Mike talks about his weekend, scoring big on free products and entertainment.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12097438 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 927 3 4 full false Public and private holidays: 1/20/23 Public and private holidays: 1/20/23 Mike discusses holidays public, private, local, and international.

]]> Mike discusses holidays public, private, local, and international.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-12041868 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 901 3 3 full false Cards '22, Part 3: 1/13/23 Cards '22, Part 3: 1/13/23 Mike completes the "2022" discussion of his life goal cards.

]]> Mike completes the "2022" discussion of his life goal cards.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11931335 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 926 3 2 full false Cards '22, Part 2: 1/6/23 Cards '22, Part 2: 1/6/23 Mike continues the discussion of his life goal cards.

]]> Mike continues the discussion of his life goal cards.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11931333 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 920 3 1 full false Cards '22: 12/30/22 Cards '22: 12/30/22 Mike discusses his life goal cards.

]]> Mike discusses his life goal cards.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11931328 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 920 2 52 full false Christmas vittles and all things unusual: 12/23/22 Christmas vittles and all things unusual: 12/23/22 Mike talks about two of his favorite subjects: Christmas consumables and unusual food items.

]]> Mike talks about two of his favorite subjects: Christmas consumables and unusual food items.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11841358 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 920 2 51 full false Christmas party happens Monday: 12/16/22 Christmas party happens Monday: 12/16/22 Mike talks about his upcoming Christmas gig, which will turn into his upcoming Christmas album.

]]> Mike talks about his upcoming Christmas gig, which will turn into his upcoming Christmas album.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11841351 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 917 2 50 full false Christmas movies: 12/9/22 Christmas movies: 12/9/22 Mike discusses his favorite Christmas movies.

]]> Mike discusses his favorite Christmas movies.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11786093 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 912 2 49 full false Gas prices: 12/2/22 Gas prices: 12/2/22 Mike discusses gas prices, among other things.

]]> Mike discusses gas prices, among other things.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11752224 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 927 2 48 full false Natural Bridge: 11/25/22 Natural Bridge: 11/25/22 Mike talks about his recent trip to Natural Bridge, Virginia.

]]> Mike talks about his recent trip to Natural Bridge, Virginia.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11733550 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 915 2 47 full false Talkin' politics and government: 11/18/22 Talkin' politics and government: 11/18/22 Mike discusses political affairs. Just to show he still can.

]]> Mike discusses political affairs. Just to show he still can.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11687928 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 950 2 46 full false World Series/Veterans Day: 11/11/22 World Series/Veterans Day: 11/11/22 Mike reviews this year's World Series and talks about Veterans' Day.

]]> Mike reviews this year's World Series and talks about Veterans' Day.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11657732 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 911 2 45 full false Baseball, candy, politics: 11/4/22 Baseball, candy, politics: 11/4/22 Mike discusses his younger days: baseball, candy, and politics.

]]> Mike discusses his younger days: baseball, candy, and politics.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11605894 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 916 2 44 full false World Series preview: 10/28/22 World Series preview: 10/28/22 Mike discusses two weekend events: the World Series and Halloween.

]]> Mike discusses two weekend events: the World Series and Halloween.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11562467 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 931 2 43 full false LCS Season: 10/21/22 LCS Season: 10/21/22 Mike discusses this year's League Championship Series, considering some previous postseasons as well.

]]> Mike discusses this year's League Championship Series, considering some previous postseasons as well.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11526496 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 930 2 42 full false New O'Connell book hits the shelves! New O'Connell book hits the shelves! Mike talks about his new book, now available for pre-order on Amazon and other fine retailers.

]]> Mike talks about his new book, now available for pre-order on Amazon and other fine retailers.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11446607 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 911 2 41 full false Math presentation, Part 3: 10/7/22 Math presentation, Part 3: 10/7/22 Mike presents Part 3 of his sports stats seminar and discusses the beginning of the MLB playoffs.

]]> Mike presents Part 3 of his sports stats seminar and discusses the beginning of the MLB playoffs.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11411647 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 971 2 40 full false Nationals game: 9/30/22 Nationals game: 9/30/22 Mike recounts the day he took his son to his first MLB game, reflecting on his own first game as well.

]]> Mike recounts the day he took his son to his first MLB game, reflecting on his own first game as well.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11370060 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 934 2 39 full false Math presentation reprise: 9/23/22 Math presentation reprise: 9/23/22 Mike discusses the second part of his professional development seminar on using sports statistics in the classroom.

]]> Mike discusses the second part of his professional development seminar on using sports statistics in the classroom.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11328423 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 920 2 38 full false Elizabeth II: 9/16/22 Elizabeth II: 9/16/22 Mike discusses the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II.

]]> Mike discusses the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11297353 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 913 2 37 full false Notre Dame football: 9/9/22 Notre Dame football: 9/9/22 Mike discusses Notre Dame's 2022 season opener, and his history with the Fighting Irish.

]]> Mike discusses Notre Dame's 2022 season opener, and his history with the Fighting Irish.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11265697 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 910 2 36 full false Joey DeFrancesco: 9/2/22 Joey DeFrancesco: 9/2/22 Mike talks about his recent trip to Keystone Korner to see organist Joey DeFrancesco, who sadly passed away shortly after his performance.

]]> Mike talks about his recent trip to Keystone Korner to see organist Joey DeFrancesco, who sadly passed away shortly after his performance.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11226572 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 937 2 35 full false Math class presentation: 8/26/22 Math class presentation: 8/26/22 Mike discusses his classroom presentation, From Box Scores to Test Scores.

]]> Mike discusses his classroom presentation, From Box Scores to Test Scores.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11142968 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 945 2 34 full false Apparently I had Covid: 8/19/22 Apparently I had Covid: 8/19/22 Mike talks about his very silly experience with Covid-19.

]]> Mike talks about his very silly experience with Covid-19.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11142956 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 911 2 33 full false Binghamton recap: 8/12/22 Binghamton recap: 8/12/22 Mike discusses his journey north to his old hometown.

]]> Mike discusses his journey north to his old hometown.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11102223 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 946 2 32 full false Vacation recap: 8/5/22 Vacation recap: 8/5/22 Mike discusses his recent vacation to locations around the greater DMV.

]]> Mike discusses his recent vacation to locations around the greater DMV.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11075731 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 821 2 31 full false Summer '22, Part 2: 7/29/22 Summer '22, Part 2: 7/29/22 Mike discusses Part Two of his summer vacation.

]]> Mike discusses Part Two of his summer vacation.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11000978 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 742 2 30 full false MLB All-Star Game: 7/22/22 MLB All-Star Game: 7/22/22 Mike discusses this year's mid-summer classic... and a few classic versions of such.

]]> Mike discusses this year's mid-summer classic... and a few classic versions of such.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-11000904 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 915 2 29 full false New studio: 7/15/22 New studio: 7/15/22 Mike records from, and talks about, his new podcast studio.

]]> Mike records from, and talks about, his new podcast studio.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10951821 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 922 2 28 full false Robert Gallagher: 7/8/22 Robert Gallagher: 7/8/22 Mike discusses the life and times of Robert E. Gallagher.

]]> Mike discusses the life and times of Robert E. Gallagher.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10895370 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 915 2 27 full false Irene Gallagher: 7/1/22 Irene Gallagher: 7/1/22 Mike talks about the life and times of Irene Gallagher.

]]> Mike talks about the life and times of Irene Gallagher.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10851564 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 970 2 26 full false Summer '22: 6/24/22 Summer '22: 6/24/22 Mike recaps his summer vacation.

]]> Mike recaps his summer vacation.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10834151 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 903 2 25 full false Start of summer: 6/17/22 Start of summer: 6/17/22 Mike discusses the end of school, the start of summer, and the true story of his 40th birthday.

]]> Mike discusses the end of school, the start of summer, and the true story of his 40th birthday.

]]> Buzzsprout-10776744 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 912 2 24 full false Birthdays and anniversaries Birthdays and anniversaries Mike discusses birthdays and anniversaries on his first episode since turning 40.

]]> Mike discusses birthdays and anniversaries on his first episode since turning 40.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10742599 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 918 2 23 full false One-year anniversary: 6/3/22 One-year anniversary: 6/3/22 Mike celebrates the one-year anniversary of Math and Musings.

]]> Mike celebrates the one-year anniversary of Math and Musings.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10670465 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 907 2 22 full false Memorial Day: 5/27/22 Memorial Day: 5/27/22 Mike talks about the upcoming holiday as well as Memorial Days past.

]]> Mike talks about the upcoming holiday as well as Memorial Days past.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10658239 Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 902 2 21 full false Mike O'Connell Sr.: 5/20/22 Mike O'Connell Sr.: 5/20/22 Mike talks about the life of Michael O'Connell Sr. on the eve of what would be his 80th birthday.

]]> Mike talks about the life of Michael O'Connell Sr. on the eve of what would be his 80th birthday.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10615132 Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 953 2 20 full false 50th Broadcast: 5/13/22 50th Broadcast: 5/13/22 In celebration of our 50th broadcast, Mike dusts off some of his old TV magic.

]]> In celebration of our 50th broadcast, Mike dusts off some of his old TV magic.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10540100 Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 900 2 19 full false May holidays: 5/6/22 May holidays: 5/6/22 Mike discusses a few of this week's various holidays.

]]> Mike discusses a few of this week's various holidays.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10540086 Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 892 2 18 full false Binghamton trip: 4/29/22 Binghamton trip: 4/29/22 Mike talks about his trip back to the old country: Binghamton, New York.

]]> Mike talks about his trip back to the old country: Binghamton, New York.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10459003 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 902 2 17 full false Fredericksburg Nationals: 4/22/22 Fredericksburg Nationals: 4/22/22 Mike talks about his trip to Virginia Credit Union Stadium to see the Fredericksburg Nationals, Class-A affiliate of his hometown team.

]]> Mike talks about his trip to Virginia Credit Union Stadium to see the Fredericksburg Nationals, Class-A affiliate of his hometown team.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10433593 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 918 2 16 full false Masters, MLB, and what's on TV: 4/15/22 Masters, MLB, and what's on TV: 4/15/22 Mike talks about three of his favorite things: golf, baseball, and television.

]]> Mike talks about three of his favorite things: golf, baseball, and television.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10433581 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 925 2 15 full false Final Four review: 4/8/22 Final Four review: 4/8/22 Mike reviews the Final Four, and also talks baseball and golf.

]]> Mike reviews the Final Four, and also talks baseball and golf.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10386962 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 908 2 14 full false Final Four preview: 4/1/22 Final Four preview: 4/1/22 Mike talks about this weekend's Final Four of college basketball.

]]> Mike talks about this weekend's Final Four of college basketball.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10328762 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 917 2 13 full false March Madness: 3/25/22 March Madness: 3/25/22 Mike talks about this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

]]> Mike talks about this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10300854 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 914 2 12 full false Baseball is back: 3/18/22 Baseball is back: 3/18/22 Mike talks about the return of MLB and also the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament.

]]> Mike talks about the return of MLB and also the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10244114 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 914 2 11 full false Last day anniversary: 3/11/22 Last day anniversary: 3/11/22 Mike notes the 2nd anniversary of "the last day of school."

]]> Mike notes the 2nd anniversary of "the last day of school."

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-10199767 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 907 2 10 full false Mar. 4, 2022: Surprise ending Mar. 4, 2022: Surprise ending Mike reveals the ending to his book, The Other Side of the Coin.

]]> Mike reveals the ending to his book, The Other Side of the Coin.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9993814 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 907 2 9 full false Feb. 25, 2022: Real life in Raleigh Feb. 25, 2022: Real life in Raleigh Mike details his February 2006 in Raleigh, where his fictional life sort of became his own.

]]> Mike details his February 2006 in Raleigh, where his fictional life sort of became his own.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9993805 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 907 2 8 full false Feb. 18, 2022: Movin' on up Feb. 18, 2022: Movin' on up Mike discusses his days in Raleigh, moving up from his humble beginnings.

]]> Mike discusses his days in Raleigh, moving up from his humble beginnings.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9986674 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 909 2 7 full false Feb. 11, 2022: Positive attitude proves fruitful Feb. 11, 2022: Positive attitude proves fruitful Mike discusses the power of positive thinking in his quest to make Raleigh his home.

]]> Mike discusses the power of positive thinking in his quest to make Raleigh his home.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9935550 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 910 2 6 full false Feb. 4, 2022: A question of attitude Feb. 4, 2022: A question of attitude Mike discusses the "culture of enterprise" and his plan to alleviate poverty. Well, in his own life anyway.

]]> Mike discusses the "culture of enterprise" and his plan to alleviate poverty. Well, in his own life anyway.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9923404 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 908 2 5 full false Jan. 28, 2022: Finding a job Jan. 28, 2022: Finding a job Mike talks about his job search in Raleigh.

]]> Mike talks about his job search in Raleigh.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9897634 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 919 2 4 full false Jan. 21, 2022: Finding an apartment Jan. 21, 2022: Finding an apartment Mike talks about his apartment search in Raleigh, N.C.

]]> Mike talks about his apartment search in Raleigh, N.C.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9897616 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 914 2 3 full false Jan. 14, 2022: First days of the book Jan. 14, 2022: First days of the book Mike tells the story of the first few days writing his book.

]]> Mike tells the story of the first few days writing his book.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9816543 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 911 2 2 full false Jan. 7, 2022: Book background Jan. 7, 2022: Book background Mike tells the backstory of his book.

]]> Mike tells the backstory of his book.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9816538 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 912 2 1 full false New Year's Eve: Dec. 31, 2021 New Year's Eve: Dec. 31, 2021 Mike talks about his favorite holiday: New Year's Eve.

]]> Mike talks about his favorite holiday: New Year's Eve.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9804948 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 906 1 31 full false Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 2021 Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 2021 Mike discusses his journey home for Christmas Observed in Binghamton.

]]> Mike discusses his journey home for Christmas Observed in Binghamton.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9758107 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 906 1 30 full false Christmas list, part 3: Dec. 17, 2021 Christmas list, part 3: Dec. 17, 2021 Mike completes (finally) his "Christmas list."

]]> Mike completes (finally) his "Christmas list."

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9617069 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 903 1 29 full false Christmas list, part 2: Dec. 10, 2021 Christmas list, part 2: Dec. 10, 2021 Mike continues last week's discussion of Christmas musts.

]]> Mike continues last week's discussion of Christmas musts.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9617066 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 911 1 28 full false Christmas list, part 1: Dec. 3, 2021 Christmas list, part 1: Dec. 3, 2021 Mike discusses activities one must do between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

]]> Mike discusses activities one must do between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9617063 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 909 1 27 full false Black Friday: Nov. 26, 2021 Black Friday: Nov. 26, 2021 Mike talks about Black Friday and the differences between Loudoun County and Binghamton.

]]> Mike talks about Black Friday and the differences between Loudoun County and Binghamton.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9526806 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 901 1 26 full false Thanksgiving: Nov. 19, 2021 Thanksgiving: Nov. 19, 2021 Mike talks about the upcoming holiday and his Thanksgivings past.

]]> Mike talks about the upcoming holiday and his Thanksgivings past.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9520140 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 907 1 25 full false Cards, Part 3: Nov. 12, 2021 Cards, Part 3: Nov. 12, 2021 A continuation of Mike's life-goal card series.

]]> A continuation of Mike's life-goal card series.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9486119 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 925 1 24 full false World Series wrap-up: Nov. 5, 2021 World Series wrap-up: Nov. 5, 2021 Mike reviews this year's World Series and a great week of watching sports.

]]> Mike reviews this year's World Series and a great week of watching sports.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9486108 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 912 1 23 full false World Series: Oct. 29, 2021 World Series: Oct. 29, 2021 Mike talks about this year's World Series matchup.

]]> Mike talks about this year's World Series matchup.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9425644 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 906 1 22 full false Monty Alexander: Oct. 22, 2021 Monty Alexander: Oct. 22, 2021 Mike talks about seeing Monty Alexander perform at Keystone Korner in Baltimore.

]]> Mike talks about seeing Monty Alexander perform at Keystone Korner in Baltimore.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9381052 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 915 1 21 full false Becoming our dads: October 15, 2021 Becoming our dads: October 15, 2021 Mike talks about his ever-accelerating transition into Michael O'Connell Sr.

]]> Mike talks about his ever-accelerating transition into Michael O'Connell Sr.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9299375 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 919 1 20 full false October baseball: October 8, 2021 October baseball: October 8, 2021 Mike talks October baseball history and his personal connections to such.

]]> Mike talks October baseball history and his personal connections to such.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9299374 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 908 1 19 full false Cards, Part 2: October 1, 2021 Cards, Part 2: October 1, 2021 A continuation of last week's discussion of "life-goal" cards.

]]> A continuation of last week's discussion of "life-goal" cards.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9207630 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 922 1 18 full false Cards: September 24, 2021 Cards: September 24, 2021 Mike talks about his "life-goal" cards.

]]> Mike talks about his "life-goal" cards.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9207620 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 921 1 17 full false Fall: September 17, 2021 Fall: September 17, 2021 Mike talks about the true start of fall: sweaters, baseball playoffs, and all things pumpkin spice.

]]> Mike talks about the true start of fall: sweaters, baseball playoffs, and all things pumpkin spice.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9135918 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 919 1 16 full false Football: September 10, 2021 Football: September 10, 2021 Mike talks about the upcoming football season.

]]> Mike talks about the upcoming football season.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9135910 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 909 1 15 full false Unusual holidays: September 3, 2021 Unusual holidays: September 3, 2021 Mike talks about ever-changing school schedules.

]]> Mike talks about ever-changing school schedules.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9074382 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 903 1 14 full false Ron Carter: August 27, 2021 Ron Carter: August 27, 2021 Mike talks about seeing legendary bassist Ron Carter!

]]> Mike talks about seeing legendary bassist Ron Carter!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9074361 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 890 1 13 full false Unusual food items: August 20, 2021 Unusual food items: August 20, 2021 Mike discusses one of his favorite pastimes: searching the world for unusual food items.

]]> Mike discusses one of his favorite pastimes: searching the world for unusual food items.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9020621 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 920 1 12 full false Education: August 13, 2021 Education: August 13, 2021 Mike talks about the "end" of the school year, which has quickly become the beginning of the next.

]]> Mike talks about the "end" of the school year, which has quickly become the beginning of the next.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-9020614 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 923 1 11 full false Baseball: August 6, 2021 Baseball: August 6, 2021 Mike talks about his travels this week, highlighted by stops at two "minor league" baseball parks!

]]> Mike talks about his travels this week, highlighted by stops at two "minor league" baseball parks!

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8981471 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 913 1 10 full false Week in Review: July 30, 2021 Week in Review: July 30, 2021 Mike answers his standard class-opening question... do anything interesting or unusual this week?

]]> Mike answers his standard class-opening question... do anything interesting or unusual this week?

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8944693 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 908 1 9 full false New on "TV": July 23, 2021 New on "TV": July 23, 2021 Mike talks about a few current offerings on "TV."

]]> Mike talks about a few current offerings on "TV."

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8901615 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 922 1 8 full false Sports: July 16, 2021 Sports: July 16, 2021 Mike talks about his obsession with sports and current musings regarding such.

]]> Mike talks about his obsession with sports and current musings regarding such.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8870459 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 916 1 7 full false Kenny Garrett: July 9, 2021 Kenny Garrett: July 9, 2021 Mike discusses his recent trip to Keystone Korner in Baltimore to see jazz legend Kenny Garrett.

]]> Mike discusses his recent trip to Keystone Korner in Baltimore to see jazz legend Kenny Garrett.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8833400 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 921 1 6 full false Fourth of July: July 2, 2021 Fourth of July: July 2, 2021 Mike offers his thoughts on the Fourth of July, and plugs his upcoming "gig."

]]> Mike offers his thoughts on the Fourth of July, and plugs his upcoming "gig."

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8797657 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 921 1 5 full false Summer vacation: June 25, 2021 Summer vacation: June 25, 2021 Mike reflects on his one week of summer vacation.

]]> Mike reflects on his one week of summer vacation.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8758854 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 894 1 4 full false Teaching: June 18, 2021 Teaching: June 18, 2021 When not podcasting Mike works as a teacher. This is the story of how it began.

]]> When not podcasting Mike works as a teacher. This is the story of how it began.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8710705 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 967 1 3 full false Musical career: June 11, 2021 Musical career: June 11, 2021 Mike O'Connell Jr. discusses his life as a musician... part-time.

]]> Mike O'Connell Jr. discusses his life as a musician... part-time.

]]> Michael O'Connell Buzzsprout-8676460 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 847 1 2 full false Introduction: June 4, 2021 Introduction: June 4, 2021 Musician/author/statesman Michael O'Connell Jr. describes his entrance into the world of podcasting.

]]> Musician/author/statesman Michael O'Connell Jr. describes his entrance into the world of podcasting.

]]> Michael Buzzsprout-8628631 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 824 1 1 full false