Mix Minus - A Gay / LGBTQ Experience

This week on The Gay Mix, Daniel and Adam kick things off with their usual blend of technical banter and behind-the-scenes podcasting talk, sharing how they wrangle transcripts and use AI tools to create show summaries. They catch up on life, including Daniel's ongoing running adventures and Adam's vacation plans—featuring a cruise with his parents and a follow-up trip to New Jersey for a Pokémon event. The pair also break down their upcoming podcast schedule, teasing co-hosts and best-of episodes as travel season heats up.The conversation then turns to the latest happenings in Central Florida's theme park scene, focusing on the grand opening of Universal's Epic Universe. Daniel shares local news coverage—including a memorably dramatic interview about a guest's cancer-stricken mother—and the hosts have a good laugh about the manufactured emotion around the event. They also poke fun at the social media circus and the people who take pride in theme park rumors coming true.Later in the show, Adam delivers a 3D printing update, unveiling his latest printer obsession and plans to go full Etsy crafter—complete with coasters, phone cases, and textured prints. The discussion gets nerdy as they compare printing technologies, reminisce about resin mishaps, and riff on the possibilities for Adam's new UV printer. As always, the conversation is peppered with candid stories, running jokes, and just a touch of toilet humor.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

Daniel and Adam kick off this episode reflecting on their loyal live audience, debating the virtues of being someone's Friday night bedtime story. The discussion quickly shifts to personal updates, with Daniel sharing the trials of summer running in Florida and adjusting his training schedule for an upcoming half marathon. Adam, meanwhile, reveals his latest obsession with 3D printing black and white animals and floats the idea of turning gourmet food photos from his travels into 3D-printed wall art. The pair have a lively exchange on home décor, digital photo displays, and the (sometimes questionable) placement of family photos.The conversation moves to family stories, including Adam's Mother's Day culinary adventures, complete with tales of chocolate pie and a mother who can't resist spoiling the family dog (and perhaps herself). Daniel and Adam reminisce about past podcast episodes, discussing early contests like the celebrity death phone, and how AI tools are now helping them unearth embarrassing gems from their early years. They even consider reviving their original “Say good night, Adam” sign-off for nostalgia's sake.Rounding out the episode, the hosts dive into the Contact segment, sharing a listener voicemail about Ruth Buzzi and swapping Conway Twitty trivia. Listener emails prompt cruise tips for Alaska and memories of the Mendenhall Glacier—along with the weighty subject of carrying giant camera lenses on hikes. As always, the banter is warm, geeky, and filled with inside jokes for long-time fans.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

After a short hiatus, Daniel and Adam return to the podcast with a hilariously chaotic catch-up session. They open with some behind-the-scenes fumbling, recapping missed recording attempts and technical hiccups. Daniel shares updates on his running schedule, including an upcoming 10K and half-marathon training plans, while also revealing his highly specific obsession with watermelon-lime White Claw. Meanwhile, Adam recounts his recent trip to a podcasting convention in Las Vegas, highlighting the organizational messes and awkward social encounters—including one memorable ticketing blunder and a tearful podcaster meet-and-greet.The pair transition into a tech-flavored discussion, diving into frustrations with Google Home's latest Gemini integration and power consumption myths surrounding AI. Lamont's question sparks a Technology segment, where Daniel offers a mix of insight and exasperation about smart home ecosystems, while Adam laments the uneven Echo upgrade rollout. This leads into a classic "Contact" segment, featuring voicemails from fans weighing in on the death of Pope Francis (spoiler alert: not actually dead), celebrity death guesses, and a question about whether Adam feeds his movers.They close with Dennis's charming inquiry about how the two met, which prompts a retrospective on their early podcasting days and the birth of Pride 48. With laughs, listener love, and a sprinkle of AI soapboxing, the episode is a perfect example of The Gay Mix's irreverent charm and warm rapport.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice or SMS: 707-613-3284

In this episode of "The Gay Mix," Daniel and Adam discuss several engaging topics. Daniel shares the ongoing challenges of incorporating live video elements into their podcast, highlighting timing issues due to Zoom delays. He also updates listeners on his running journey, reflecting on recent training sessions, pacing difficulties, and the awkwardness of race-day photos. Adam describes his partner Mark's recent marathon experience, detailing his own amusing struggles in spotting Mark along the race course using a runner-tracking app.Additionally, the hosts dive into a lively conversation about theme parks, specifically critiquing the new Harry Potter ride at Universal's Epic Universe. Daniel expresses frustration about unrealistic audio immersion affecting the ride's overall experience. Regular segments like "Contact" include listener interactions, and Daniel concludes the episode with a playful critique of TV shows such as "The Pit" and "Hacks," calling out their unrealistic portrayals of everyday technology, particularly with language translation apps and subscription-based services.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice: 707-613-3284

This week, Daniel hits the pavement in his latest Disney 10-miler, managing a new personal best and snagging selfies with some of Disney's rarest characters—despite being "painfully undertrained." Meanwhile, Adam pitches his latest entrepreneurial brainwave: "QRuise Ducks," a quirky new business involving 3D-printed ducks—and debates breaking the bank on model designs.Plus, we tackle your emails and voicemails in "Contact," Daniel faces off against Adam's weekly quiz in "The News Game," and celebrity birthdays get tricky in "Birthday Time." We also dive into the latest TV controversies (hello, White Lotus drama!), discuss library guilt, and navigate through technical mishaps that make podcasting hilariously frustrating. It's all here, it's all queer—don't miss it on "The Gay Mix."Email: Contact@MinMinusPodcast.comVoice/Text: 707-613-3284

This episode began with Daniel giving his weekly running update, focusing on the RunDisney Springtime Surprise weekend where he was preparing for the 10-miler, while his partner Zach had already run the 5K and was set for the 10K. A significant portion was dedicated to discussing the new Disney-themed running shoes released by Brooks, Daniel's disappointment that his preferred shoe model wasn't included, and his use of AI to design his own Pluto-themed version. Adam then shared a detailed and frustrating account of his multi-day saga trying to resolve major home internet and Wi-Fi issues, which involved failed troubleshooting, replacing hardware multiple times (Orbi, Netgear Nighthawk, finally settling on TP-Link), and dealing with customer service and a technician visit.   The hosts also touched upon various AI tools like Mindstudio.ai and N8N, and Adam received an "assignment" to watch a Microsoft Co-pilot presentation. The "Contact" segment involved finishing listener questions for Daniel from his birthday the previous week, covering topics like running habits, shoe replacement, and travel. They played new voicemails, notably discussing the passing of fellow podcaster Rambler Redhead and the importance of archiving old shows, alongside a listener's amusingly hazardous teenage experience with poppers. The "News Quiz" followed its usual format with trivia on business, economics, and weather, and the episode concluded with Adam recounting a negative interaction on the social media platform Blue Sky and Daniel offering moderation advice. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice: 707-613-3284

In this week's episode, recorded on Daniel's birthday (March 28, 2025), the hosts spend some time celebrating Daniel's 58th trip around the sun. They chat about birthday traditions, how Daniel's milestone conveniently coincides with Zach's upcoming 40th, and why Daniel isn't too keen on the “black balloons” over-the-hill treatment. The Running segment finds Daniel juggling his training runs around the Florida rain and prepping for an upcoming 10-mile race—uncertain if he'll squeeze in a final long run or simply brave the rainy weather.Adam, fresh off a mischievous moment of pulling the wool over Daniel's eyes with a supposed “table fix,” moves on to share his latest fascination with a new 3D printer that can also laser-cut and engrave. Meanwhile, in the Contact segment, numerous callers wish Daniel a happy birthday, and the pair play the "News Game", where Adam quizzes Daniel on current events. The show ends with Daniel opening a birthday present that Adam made for him.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice: 707-613-3284

In this episode of The Gay Mix, Daniel and Adam dive into a variety of topics, blending personal updates with playful banter. Daniel discusses his running progress and upcoming races, while Adam shares his unique business idea involving 3D printed ducks with QR codes for cruise ship passengers and Jeep owners. They also tackle a commercial read-through for Joe Patant's podcast and engage with listener voicemails, discussing everything from TV shows like Severance to the late George Foreman.   The episode introduces a new AI-generated trivia game based on news, a segment that tests Daniel's knowledge of current events and Disney trivia. Adam also details his ambitious backyard redesign plans, featuring artificial turf, a hot tub, and landscaping, with a potential cost of $20,000 - $30,000. Additionally, they discuss home improvements, TV show recommendations, and future podcast developments, including ideas for enhancing the trivia game.   Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel are back with another late-starting, abbreviated show. They, of course, talk about AI and how it can be leveraged in their workflows, race results from Daniel's 10k last weekend, and a whole bunch of talk about Adam's future travel plans.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel are back after a week off, but due to a weird scheduling conflict, they are only able to do an abbreviated show. The great "Heavy Cream" debate rages on as does the discussion about using AI at work.Although there is no news quiz or birthday segment in this shortened episode, there are many phone calls from listeners that are played and responded to. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel are back, and this week's podcast is a delightful mix of the mundane and the mildly tech-obsessed! Daniel regales us with his latest running triumphs (or maybe just survival stories, depending on the week), while Adam grapples with the existential question of whether $150 in groceries for two is a culinary extravagance or a budget-friendly miracle. They then dive headfirst into the world of AI assistants, debating their usefulness while simultaneously trying to figure out if Google Tasks can truly tame the chaos of recurring reminders. And, because no podcast is complete without a pop culture detour, they dissect the mind-bending Apple TV+ show "Severance."To top it all off, Adam's pure, unadulterated joy over a rare Arkansas snowfall is contagious, proving that even the most tech-savvy podcast hosts can still appreciate the simple pleasures in life. So, whether you're wondering if you're overspending on avocados or just need a good laugh about the weirdness of modern technology, Adam and Daniel's latest episode has you covered.Voice: 707-613-3284Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com

According to AI, this show features: Daniel's running update and upcoming 10K race, Renaissance weekend camping event with unusually warm weather, Bingo nights at the campground, a Broadway series concert at Disney featuring performers from Aladdin and Tarzan, and a debate about how "gay" different people appear on a scale of 1-10. They also touched on Valentine's Day, 3D printing projects, and issues with expensive prescription medications. The hosts engaged in casual banter and shared personal anecdotes throughout.Voice: 707-613-3284Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com

Adam and Daniel talk about AI and modern methods of software development on this tech-heavy episode. Deepseek vs Gemini and ChatGPT - should you be worried about China's involvement? Running update, Contact, Pop-Culture Jeopardy, and Prison Break are all discussed. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel are back to talk about everything from the cold weather in Florida to the possibility of AI taking over the world.  Adam shares a recent experience that made him feel like a criminal and Daniel had dinner with the FLOBFO! Adam quizzes Daniel on his news knowledge with some surprising results.  Plus, they discuss 3D printing, listener calls, running, and the return of Auntie Scott to "Three's a Crowd". Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice/Text: 707-613-3284

Adam talks about his 3D Printer, Daniel talks about a misfire with his super-power and the great subscription purge of 2025. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel talk about their weeks including: Creepy Uncle update, Wicked, Stupid Code Reviews, and how to make the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel talk about what they have been up to on their two-week holiday break and prepare for the end of the year. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel are back from a two-week break and talk about their busy holiday season. Both hosts have purchased early Xmas presents for themselves. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel sneak another show in before a two-week break as the Holiday season revs up. They both talk about what they will be having for their Thanksgiving dinner. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam has a fancy new video switcher. Daniel is getting ready for his Sunday race. ChatGPT voices are played with while Adam contemplates his HSA. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel spend a politics-free episode talking about their favorite TV shows of all time. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam lets us know who he voted for in the election. Daniel talks about stupid people and how they prevent us from having nice things. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam is back from his Mediterranean vacation and regails us with a story about a tree that smells like cum. Daniel apologizes to all of the listeners of The Little Fatty Cast about his boring co-hosting stint on that show. Email: contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Daniel is joined by the host of AmeriNZ, Arthur. Attempts are made to turn it into an episode of 2Political (Arthur's other podcast), but they might have gone too far. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel do a video-less show this week since Adam is heading out for his trip and Daniel's hair is being less than cooperative. There was a lot of talk about food in this episode along with a healthy dose of antidepressants. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel talk about Adam's new robot dog, meeting podcast celebrities, being too old to do anything fun, and a brand new tradition called "Legacy Line". For the month of October, if there is someone in the podcasting community who you admire, take a moment and let them know by calling our "Legacy Line" (normal voicemail avenues). Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel are back from their whirlwind California adventure and have brought the receipts. A runDisney race, a sexy photo party, theme parks, and a very special dinner with Auntie Scott and Uncle Drew. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Daniel joins Adam and Joe Betance on their Afterthought Media podcast "Throwing Down". Since this episode mainly covers the California trip it is being cross-posted on this feed. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel talk about reading the bible before dinner, forced retirement, corn dogs, and the dicey nature of buying new electronics. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel talk about the sudden death of a fellow podcaster - Archer. They also talk about things that have happened over the past week in their lives. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel talk about Daniel's trip to Arkansas, The Traitors (TV Show), D23 announcements, and Adam's birthday. Email: contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel discuss the proper lawn mowing height, Adam's misplaced haircut, and the origins of Dole Whip. Somehow, it is not as boring as it sounds. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam talks about the Summer Olympics and Daniel is concerned that he doesn't have boys. They also talk about Dark Matter, Big Brother, and snacks. Of course there is a news game and voicemails are played. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Vocie: 707-613-3284

Adam is back from his "cruise of a lifetime" and shares a few stories from his trip.

Auntie Scott fills in for Adam this week. Daniel and Scott talk about Scott's life in Hollywood. Listener feedback is addressed and everything is wrapped in a shiny bow. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam is on vacation for the next two weeks so Daniel is joined by International Internet Celebrity Big Fatty! Daniel asks Big Fatty about his award-winning podcast, his life, his sex life, and his miscellaneous. Email: contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284

Adam and Daniel talk about: dog sitters, the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland, Bridgerton, Apple TV+ Shows, and watering plants. Of course they also play voicemails and the news game and spend a little bit of time understanding sun screens. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284 / Voicemail.MixMinusPodcast.com

Adam and Daniel talk about: new dining room furniture, Disney's new drone show, vaccinations for sydney (the dog), and father's day. Numerous emails, texts, and voicemails are played in the contact segment and Daniel once again brings in a perfect score on the news quiz. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-613-3284 / voicemail.mixminuspodcast.com

Adam and Daniel talk about: having beer with coworkers, Gay Days in Orlando, night-blooming cacti, Sydney (the dog), and a restaurant experience. They also evaluate if Amazon Prime is still worth the money. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH (33284)

Adam and Daniel discussed using new audio tools for their podcast, legal proceedings involving Donald Trump, and personal stories about Disney parks and home improvement projects. They explored the evolving television landscape, shared humorous anecdotes about comedy shows, and made speculations about various topics like religion and relationships.

Daniel and Adam reflected on their friendship and the inception of their show, which began around 2010. They revisited their old podcast, 'Dubious Intent', and discussed various topics, including significant events that occurred in 2010. They shared personal experiences and observations about their neighborhoods, mental well-being, and physical activity. They also had a light-hearted conversation about speculating on their neighbors' activities and disagreed on the usage of garages. They discussed the upcoming season of Survivor, revealing that a host of the political podcast Pod Save America would be a contestant. They also shared personal details about the hosts of Pod Save America and reviewed a text message from a listener regarding an error in the show notes. The conversation further touched upon Daniel's experiments with a new tool, the potential of an audio equivalent to image generation, and their previous attempts to compose music. Lastly, they discussed a local news story about a convicted murderer running for Palm Bay City Council in Florida and a house across the street from Adam's neighborhood that had been a source of disturbance.

Daniel and Adam addressed a question from Auntie Scott about their mother's relationship with Jesus and clarified their personal views on religion. They also discussed a complaint from their friend, Joe Baans, about the frequent commercial interruptions on their podcast. They considered eliminating pre-roll ads as a potential solution and Daniel committed to finding a way to keep the smart ads while eliminating pre-rolls. Lastly, Adam shared his upcoming free weekend and his excitement about learning new things, which led to a light-hearted conversation about AI and its applications. Daniel and Adam discussed the latest developments in language processing, including OpenAI's Llm 4.0 and Google's Gemini 1.5. They praised the capabilities of OpenAI's ChatGPT, particularly its lifelike conversational skills, and the forthcoming mobile app. Daniel also introduced the ChatGPT App, which generates stories and responds to user input, and suggested its potential appeal to older listeners. They ended the conversation by discussing the potential of AI for conversational paths, historical corrections, and even podcast co-hosting. Finally, Daniel and Adam engaged in a light-hearted discussion on various topics including a four-foot-tall hen, encounters with aliens, and shared birthday celebrations for several individuals. They also discussed the privacy implications of using a co-pilot at work, particularly in relation to accessing sensitive information and the potential consequences of inadvertent file sharing. Lastly, they explored future plans, such as Adam's preference for being cremated and the creation of a custom theme song for a podcast called "Throwing Down."

Welcome back! This week Adam and Daniel talk about a severe mathematical error on "The Amazing Race" and the controversy around the Apple commercial. Adam books his three star restaurant, and Daniel is pretty sure that "Prompt Engineer" is a job that will cease to exist. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH

This week Adam and Daniel talk about how generative AI works, whether Adam has an inferior lawn, and how horribly disappointing the show Elsbeth has turned out to be. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH

Daniel has a full recap of his big runDisney race weekend. Adam did some stuff too, but who really remembers what he says. Email: contact@mixminuspodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH

Adam and Daniel are in the same place for this show! This hasn't happened since the last time they were in Vegas together (almost 5 years). Adam catches everyone up on how his trip is going and our good friend Joe Betance drops by to talk about a live-streaming event in June. Email: contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH

Adam and Daniel talk about Daniel's birthday, a complete disaster of an Ikea bookshelf, and Big Fatty ... lots and lots of talk about Big Fatty. Of course, the normal segments were present and accounted for: News Game, Contact, and the Test Kitchen. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH

Adam and Daniel talk about Gardening, Mateo Lane, and a healthy dose of Survivor. There is quite a spirited debate about the way that human metabolism works which leads to Daniel getting quite snippy with a listener. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH (33284)

Adam and Daniel talk about television shows that they have been watching and their odd fascination with fellow podcaster Big Fatty. Email: contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH

After a week off, Daniel and Adam are back. Daniel talks about moving and having to find new places to purchase standard items. Adam had some issues with his tires during his trip to St. Louis. Far too much of the remaining time was spent talking about Big Fatty. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH (33284)

Daniel is in the throws of final packing as the movers arrive a few short hours after the show. Adam talks about his therapist and speculates as to her religion. Both hosts are thoroughly confused about Big Fatty not wearing underwear ... at his age. Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.com Voice: 707-61-DEATH (33284)