Math and Musings
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMath and Musings is 15 minutes of observation and commentary uploaded every Friday. It is hosted by Michael O'Connell, formerly of TV, radio, and print, now entering the world of podcasting.
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Episodes
25th anniversaries: 5/12/23
May 12, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike details the 25th anniversary of one of the most pivotal days in American history.
Binghamton hockey update: 5/5/23
May 05, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike has jumped on the Binghamton hockey bandwagon, detailing updates from the frozen ponds of County Broome.
100th episode!: 4/28/23
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike celebrates the 100th episode of MAM by recounting his recent trip to Binghamton, New York, including a plot twist in our ongoing story.
Wizards, baseball, and Binghamton... oh, my: 4/21/23
April 21, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike recalls twin stories of springtime sporting events.
Spring Break recap: 4/14/23
April 14, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike recalls the highs and lows of his Spring Break '23.
Baseball past and present: 4/7/23
April 07, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBAs baseball begins again, Mike reminisces about seasons past.
Final Four preview: 3/31/23
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike previews this year's surprising Final Four.
March Madness update: 3/24/23
March 24, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike discusses this year's NCAA basketball tournament.
St. Patrick's Day: 3/17/23
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about St. Patrick's Days of yore.
First/last NBA game: 3/10/23
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks first first--and most recent--trip to an NBA game.
March means college basketball: 3/3/23
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike discusses college basketball, specifically his first time witnessing such.
Priceless artifacts found!: 2/24/23
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about a few gems he discovered recently in his closet.
President(')s Day: 2/17/23
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike talks about one of America's silliest holidays.
Super Bowl preview: 2/10/23
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about this Sunday's "big game."
Numbers and anniversaries: 2/3/23
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about the significance of today's date, a cool number and an interesting anniversary.
How to get free stuff: 1/27/23
January 27, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike talks about his weekend, scoring big on free products and entertainment.
Public and private holidays: 1/20/23
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike discusses holidays public, private, local, and international.
Cards '22, Part 3: 1/13/23
January 13, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike completes the "2022" discussion of his life goal cards.
Cards '22, Part 2: 1/6/23
January 06, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike continues the discussion of his life goal cards.
Cards '22: 12/30/22
December 30, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike discusses his life goal cards.
Christmas vittles and all things unusual: 12/23/22
December 23, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about two of his favorite subjects: Christmas consumables and unusual food items.
Christmas party happens Monday: 12/16/22
December 16, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about his upcoming Christmas gig, which will turn into his upcoming Christmas album.
Christmas movies: 12/9/22
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses his favorite Christmas movies.
Gas prices: 12/2/22
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike discusses gas prices, among other things.
Natural Bridge: 11/25/22
November 25, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about his recent trip to Natural Bridge, Virginia.
Talkin' politics and government: 11/18/22
November 18, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBMike discusses political affairs. Just to show he still can.
World Series/Veterans Day: 11/11/22
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike reviews this year's World Series and talks about Veterans' Day.
Baseball, candy, politics: 11/4/22
November 04, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses his younger days: baseball, candy, and politics.
World Series preview: 10/28/22
October 28, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike discusses two weekend events: the World Series and Halloween.
LCS Season: 10/21/22
October 21, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike discusses this year's League Championship Series, considering some previous postseasons as well.
New O'Connell book hits the shelves!
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about his new book, now available for pre-order on Amazon and other fine retailers.
Math presentation, Part 3: 10/7/22
October 07, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBMike presents Part 3 of his sports stats seminar and discusses the beginning of the MLB playoffs.
Nationals game: 9/30/22
September 30, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBMike recounts the day he took his son to his first MLB game, reflecting on his own first game as well.
Math presentation reprise: 9/23/22
September 23, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike discusses the second part of his professional development seminar on using sports statistics in the classroom.
Elizabeth II: 9/16/22
September 16, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II.
Notre Dame football: 9/9/22
September 09, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses Notre Dame's 2022 season opener, and his history with the Fighting Irish.
Joey DeFrancesco: 9/2/22
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBMike talks about his recent trip to Keystone Korner to see organist Joey DeFrancesco, who sadly passed away shortly after his performance.
Math class presentation: 8/26/22
August 26, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBMike discusses his classroom presentation, From Box Scores to Test Scores.
Apparently I had Covid: 8/19/22
August 19, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about his very silly experience with Covid-19.
Binghamton recap: 8/12/22
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBMike discusses his journey north to his old hometown.
Vacation recap: 8/5/22
August 05, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBMike discusses his recent vacation to locations around the greater DMV.
Summer '22, Part 2: 7/29/22
July 29, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MBMike discusses Part Two of his summer vacation.
MLB All-Star Game: 7/22/22
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses this year's mid-summer classic... and a few classic versions of such.
New studio: 7/15/22
July 15, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike records from, and talks about, his new podcast studio.
Robert Gallagher: 7/8/22
July 08, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses the life and times of Robert E. Gallagher.
Irene Gallagher: 7/1/22
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBMike talks about the life and times of Irene Gallagher.
Start of summer: 6/17/22
June 17, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses the end of school, the start of summer, and the true story of his 40th birthday.
Birthdays and anniversaries
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike discusses birthdays and anniversaries on his first episode since turning 40.
One-year anniversary: 6/3/22
June 03, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike celebrates the one-year anniversary of Math and Musings.