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
Memorial Day: 5/27/22
May 27, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike talks about the upcoming holiday as well as Memorial Days past.
Mike O'Connell Sr.: 5/20/22
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBMike talks about the life of Michael O'Connell Sr. on the eve of what would be his 80th birthday.
50th Broadcast: 5/13/22
May 13, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn celebration of our 50th broadcast, Mike dusts off some of his old TV magic.
May holidays: 5/6/22
May 06, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBMike discusses a few of this week's various holidays.
Binghamton trip: 4/29/22
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike talks about his trip back to the old country: Binghamton, New York.
Fredericksburg Nationals: 4/22/22
April 22, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about his trip to Virginia Credit Union Stadium to see the Fredericksburg Nationals, Class-A affiliate of his hometown team.
Masters, MLB, and what's on TV: 4/15/22
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMike talks about three of his favorite things: golf, baseball, and television.
Final Four review: 4/8/22
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike reviews the Final Four, and also talks baseball and golf.
Final Four preview: 4/1/22
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about this weekend's Final Four of college basketball.
March Madness: 3/25/22
March 25, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Baseball is back: 3/18/22
March 18, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about the return of MLB and also the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament.
Last day anniversary: 3/11/22
March 11, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike notes the 2nd anniversary of "the last day of school."
Mar. 4, 2022: Surprise ending
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike reveals the ending to his book, The Other Side of the Coin.
Feb. 25, 2022: Real life in Raleigh
February 25, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike details his February 2006 in Raleigh, where his fictional life sort of became his own.
Feb. 18, 2022: Movin' on up
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses his days in Raleigh, moving up from his humble beginnings.
Feb. 11, 2022: Positive attitude proves fruitful
February 11, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses the power of positive thinking in his quest to make Raleigh his home.
Feb. 4, 2022: A question of attitude
February 04, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses the "culture of enterprise" and his plan to alleviate poverty. Well, in his own life anyway.
Jan. 28, 2022: Finding a job
January 28, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about his job search in Raleigh.
Jan. 21, 2022: Finding an apartment
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about his apartment search in Raleigh, N.C.
Jan. 14, 2022: First days of the book
January 14, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike tells the story of the first few days writing his book.
Jan. 7, 2022: Book background
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike tells the backstory of his book.
Dec. 31, 2021: New Year's Eve
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike talks about his favorite holiday: New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31, 2021
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike talks about his favorite holiday: New Year's Eve.
Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 2021
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike discusses his journey home for Christmas Observed in Binghamton.
Dec. 24, 2021: Christmas Eve
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike discusses his journey home for Christmas Observed in Binghamton.
Christmas list, part 3: Dec. 17, 2021
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike completes (finally) his "Christmas list."
Christmas list, part 2: Dec. 10, 2021
December 10, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike continues last week's discussion of Christmas musts.
Christmas list, part 1: Dec. 3, 2021
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike discusses activities one must do between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Black Friday: Nov. 26, 2021
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike talks about Black Friday and the differences between Loudoun County and Binghamton.
Thanksgiving: Nov. 19, 2021
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about the upcoming holiday and his Thanksgivings past.
Nov. 19, 2021: Thanksgiving
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about the upcoming holiday and his Thanksgivings past.
Cards, Part 3: Nov. 12, 2021
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBA continuation of Mike's life-goal card series.
World Series wrap-up: Nov. 5, 2021
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike reviews this year's World Series and a great week of watching sports.
World Series: Oct. 29, 2021
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike talks about this year's World Series matchup.
Monty Alexander: Oct. 22, 2021
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about seeing Monty Alexander perform at Keystone Korner in Baltimore.
Becoming our dads: October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about his ever-accelerating transition into Michael O'Connell Sr.
October baseball: October 8, 2021
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks October baseball history and his personal connections to such.
Cards, Part 2: October 1, 2021
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBA continuation of last week's discussion of "life-goal" cards.
Cards: September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about his "life-goal" cards.
Fall: September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about the true start of fall: sweaters, baseball playoffs, and all things pumpkin spice.
Football: September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about the upcoming football season.
Unusual holidays: September 3, 2021
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMike talks about ever-changing school schedules.
Ron Carter: August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBMike talks about seeing legendary bassist Ron Carter!
Unusual food items: August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike discusses one of his favorite pastimes: searching the world for unusual food items.
Education: August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about the "end" of the school year, which has quickly become the beginning of the next.
Baseball: August 6, 2021
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about his travels this week, highlighted by stops at two "minor league" baseball parks!
Week in Review: July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike answers his standard class-opening question... do anything interesting or unusual this week?
New on "TV": July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike talks about a few current offerings on "TV."
Sports: July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMike talks about his obsession with sports and current musings regarding such.
Kenny Garrett: July 9, 2021
July 09, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBMike discusses his recent trip to Keystone Korner in Baltimore to see jazz legend Kenny Garrett.