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Join Ryan Matlock and Matthew Bird every week as they ponder YOUR questions.

Ryan Matlock & Matthew Bird


    • Dec 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    052: Need Confidence? Learn to Clean Up EGG

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 56:01


    I've got sad news for you all. I won't be publishing any new podcasts until next year (wow Ryan, what a funny joke about new years). That said, we hope you enjoy this episode! Today we answer the questions:1. What's a fact you learned recently that absolutely blew your mind?... Read More

    051: How to Deal with CONSTANT Crushes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 88:29


    Well would ya look at that! Ryan and Matthew have advice on how to deal with CONSTANT crushes and whether Facebook relationship pranks are a good idea. Plus, your usual extended banter Ryan and Matthew are known for. And a commercial to boot! Question of the Week Ask us your... Read More

    050: The Not-Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 79:57


    Ryan and Matthew are back to tackle your questions about goat barn construction, déjà vu, and more #introvertproblems.

    049: Countering a SQUIRREL UPRISING

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 51:13


    This episode was originally meant to be released June of 2019. References to BlimeyCon or time are made to correlate to this time. Welp, it's another episode of the Aux Cable! Today we find out how to transition from homeschooling to public school, how to get friends to open up... Read More

    048: How to BREAK IN to Cliques

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 50:18


    Ryan and Matthew are back! And Ryan's MARRIED?!? Cliques can be difficult things to deal with. Thankfully, Matthew and Ryan have the answers for how to break into cliques and circumvent traditional totem poles of high school population contest hierarchies. (Note from Ryan, sorry for my microphone quality this episode.... Read More

    047: FanCast: Ryan and Matthew Appreciation Station Day, 2019!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 16:47


    Yes, I know we just posted one of these. BUT THERE'S ANOTHER ONE! Originally aired April 1st, 2019, the Aces and Faces of the Aux Cable have come together once again to create yet another much-enjoyed episode of the FanCast! As always, thank you so much to all the Faces... Read More

    046: The Serious Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 10:40


    We've put off answering a few of our more serious question topics for a while. Time to get to it. Question of the Week Should we answer more serious questions like these more often? Let us know on Twitter or in the comment section using the hashtag #SeriouslyAuxCable. Also, remember to send... Read More

    045: FanCast – Ryan and Matthew Appreciation Station Day!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 145:47


    It's the greatest FanCast of all time! Originally aired April 1st, 2018, the Aces and Faces of the Aux Cable join forces to create the ultimate mashup of amazingly epic and awesome content. And a special thanks from Ryan and Matthew to all the Faces who worked on this. It... Read More

    044: Is the World a DONUT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 57:08


    Is the earth a donut? How do you find your voice in online forums? And should we ensure your siblings don't find our podcast? TLDR; No, just do it, and it's a grey area. JK, but you'll have to listen to the episode to hear the rest! Question of the... Read More

    043: The Anti-IKEA Episode (In other words, we’re distracted)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 51:20


    Today, we anti-discuss the Aces and Faces, Twenty-One Pilots, and overcoming introversion, all while being ANTI-EVERYTHING. So join us as we sip our an-tea for an exciting anti-venture in Aux Cable land! Question of the Week How have you learned to combat introversion and make friends? Let us know on... Read More

    042: Evil YouTube Followers, Workplace Attitudes, and Painful Bowties, Oh MY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 47:23


    Is this episode the answer to everything? No. Not even close. Today, we discuss the how to respond when undesirable people follow your online content, how to improve your personality in the workplace, and why you should wear bowties proudly under threat of pain.  Question of the Week Should Ryan... Read More

    041: 8 MONTHS LATER…. Kerr Lenses, Dumb Proms, and Uniting Graduation Parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 55:11


    Whoa, it's Ryan and Matthew, coming at you with a brand new episode of the podcast, NOT recorded in 2017! Today, we discuss the best resource to research Kerr Lenses, why prom is dumb and how to survive it, and what you should do to make your graduation as uniting... Read More

    040: Angie and Sarah Return AGAIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 29:30


    Ryan and Matthew have totally NOT been tied up and locked in the closet (again) while Angie and Sarah fill in for them. What will Angie and Sarah discuss? You never know what will happen. I guess you'll just have to listen to find out!   Do you have a... Read More

    039: We Answer NOT-Relationship Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 59:48


    You know how we're always getting relationship questions? Well, NOT TODAY. Today we answer not-relationship questions! We discuss worm death rates, what to do when you're perfectly happy (mostly) being single, and how to maintain a long-distance friendship. Question of the Week How many worms do you think die each... Read More

    038: Anchor, Bad Influences, and Creating a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 38:30


    Ryan joins Matthew in OH CANADA to record a special episode! We discuss our new favorite app, Anchor, as well as whether or not to spend time with friends who are bad influences, and what it takes to create a podcast. Question of the Week What are your thoughts on the (totally new)... Read More

    037: The Aux Cable Fancast Christmas 2017 Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 23:32


    What happens when fans of the Aux Cable decide they want a Christmas special? Well, this does! Happy (Belated) Christmas! We were seriously blown away by the incredible work that you all put into all of this. From the creative original segments, to getting Chris in on it, to making... Read More

    036: The Timey-Wimey Taylor Swift Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 21:08


    We're back! There was a weird timey-wimey vortex thing that happened and it caused us to lose some time. Or space. Or something like that. I promise it makes sense if you listen to our explanation in this all-new episode! Also, what's up with Taylor Swift? Questions of the Week... Read More

    035: Promoting an Online Community and Three Hole Punch Confetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2017 50:33


    Does your name determine your destiny? How do you promote an online community? And should you get a three-ring hole puncher JUST for the confetti it will produce? We find out in this week's installment of the Aux Cable! Question of the Week Do you have evidence proving or disproving... Read More

    034: Creating Content You Don’t Consume, Improv Music, and Our NEW INSIDE JOKE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 56:19


    If you don't read comic books, should you really be writing one? How do you write a short song about joy and hope that's under 30 seconds and then record it? Matthew and Ryan answer both of those and discuss fidget cubes! But first, we introduce our brand new inside joke.... Read More

    033: Can Guys and Gals be “Just Friends” and Freelance Media Production

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2017 50:59


    How do you go about getting long-term clients as a freelance content creator? Ryan and Matthew share their experiences and advice! But first… Can girls and boys be “just friends”? Maybe. Or maybe not! Question of the Week What do you think? Can girls and boys be “just friends”? Or... Read More

    032: Breakfast Cereals, Website Builders, and Applying for Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 59:54


    How can you setup a website for free? How do you go about applying for a job when you don't have much experience? Ryan and Matthew discuss these questions! But first, we have a very important subject to cover. Breakfast cereals! Find out what kind of cereals we would create!... Read More

    031: Making Money with YouTube and Summer Camp Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 46:49


    How do you get girls at summer camp and actually develop a relationship? Ryan and Matthew have all of the answers! But first, can you make money by posting videos onto YouTube? What about making money with a podcast? Listen in and you'll find out! Question of the Week What... Read More

    030: Bucket Lists, Vlogging Daily, and Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 62:22


    What crazy things do we want to do in our lives? Find out when we discuss and compare our bucket lists! We also give advice about vlogging daily and pro…cras…tinating. Question of the Week So, what's on your bucket list? We want to know! Do you even have a bucket... Read More

    029: We Play a Game and Explain Canadian Bacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 52:40


    We shake things up this week by playing a game! Of course, it's a game of questions, because this is The Aux Cable. Then we answer a handful of questions, including “what is Canadian bacon called in Canada?”, “what words do Canadians pronounce differently?”, and “what are the coldest and... Read More

    028: Productivity, Being Creative, and More with JOSH TAYLOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 53:52


    We have a pile of questions for this episode. Good thing Josh Taylor (from Blimey Cow) is here to answer them with us! In this episode, we cover a little bit of everything: How has Josh increased his productivity? How do you keep content interesting and fresh? How far in advance... Read More

    027: YouTube Video Ideas, Forming a Band, and Age Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2017 46:32


    Angie is wondering what her next YouTube video should be about. Also, we brainstorm ideas for forming a band and discuss significant age differences in relationships! All that and a fun new advertisement for you to listen to this week! On April 1st, some of you organised “Matthew and Ryan... Read More

    026: Balancing Life with Sleep, Sickness, and Learning a New Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 32:12


    Life's busy. How do you get everything done and remember to sleep? Especially on top of when you get sick, and the second language you're trying to learn? Answers to all of this, and more on this week's edition of the Aux Cable! Join the online conversation in our NotForum,... Read More

    025: More Relationship Expertise and Avoiding Awkward Hallway Interactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 40:29


    So what exactly makes a good, healthy relationship? What should you do when you accidentally call your friend the wrong name? And how do you avoid that awkward moment when you see someone you know at the end of a hallway? Ryan and Matthew are here to help you by... Read More

    024: Promoting and Creating Content with CHRIS HOWARD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 27:32


    Chris Howard joins us to talk about how to effectively promote your content and how to gain inspiration. Will Matthew be able to handle Ryan and Chris's pun-power combined? Probably. Question of the week: What would Chris's new name be if he somehow offended us like Robert Fire? Tweet us... Read More

    023: The Busiest Week Ever, Plus a New Patron!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 9:43


    Ryan is solo this week to tell you what is going on with the Aux Cable! Also, how do you properly format an Aux Cable question? Question of the week: Would you be interested in a live option for the podcast through Patreon? Tweet us your answer with the hashtag,... Read More

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    022: Dealing with Weirdos, Rejecting Creeps, and Bowtie Weddings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2017 36:48


    What does it mean when someone Snapchats you all the time and asks for your phone number? How do you reject creepy, old men? Also, should you wear a bowtie to your wedding? All this and more on THE AUX CABLE! A question of the week: Would you be interested... Read More

    021: Strumming Patterns, Staying JUST Friends, and Our Freelance Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 37:15


    How do you pick up strumming patterns when you can't learn by ear? How do you avoid heartache when you LIKE someone, and how do you get into the freelance world? Answers to all these questions and plenty more on this episode of The Aux Cable! How do you graduate... Read More

    020: We’ve Been Hijacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 50:31


    Matthew and Ryan are strangely absent, having been replaced with… Angie and Sarah? Join the new hosts for one episode where things will be a bit different. Discuss this episode using the hashtag #FauxCable or #AuxCableShow. Contact us with your questions! Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music.

    019: Surprise Valentine’s Day Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2017 32:45


    Surprise! Here's a special Valentine's Day episode just for you! What should you do for Valentine's Day if you don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend? Listen to this podcast! Seriously. Listen. We address that issue. We also tackle a few other relationship-related questions, including how to maintain platonic boy/girl relationships.... Read More

    018: Finding Nemo Quotes, Drawing Inspiration, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 30:35


    We answer your questions about… well, not advice. But anything else is up for discussion! What's the scariest thing you've had to do? Tweet us your answers – along with your favorite Finding Nemo quotes – using #AuxCableShow. Stay tuned for a few BLOOPERS! Contact us with your questions! Shownotes: Community... Read More

    017: Dealing with Work Stress, Stalking People, and When to Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2017 56:50


    How should you deal with stress in the workplace, especially when co-workers and clients are the sources? Ryan and Matthew share their strategies. Also, when should you start dating? (Yes, more relationship advice is headed your way!) But first, Kristen has a serious question for Matthew. Will he give a... Read More

    016: An Episode TUBE Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 47:10


    We're up to sixteen now! Join us as we rip off the Inner Tube and discuss what the official moniker should be for Aux Cable fans! Listen all the way through for our regularly scheduled bloopers! Also be sure to join the conversation using #WaterCatchEmAll. Be sure to contact us... Read More

    015: How to Fall Asleep and Find Balance in Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 51:04


    Having trouble falling asleep? Possibly working TOO hard? This episode is for you. Listen all the way through for our regularly scheduled bloopers! Also be sure to join the conversation using #POboxPatreon. Be sure to contact us if you have a question! Our email is questions@auxcableshow.com. Shownotes: Support us for... Read More

    014: New Year’s Resolutions, Secret Messages, and the Butterfly Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017 59:38


    Should you make New Year's resolutions? How do you keep them? More importantly, how do we know Ryan and Matthew aren't clones? Answers to all these questions and more on today's episode of the Aux Cable! Listen all the way through for our regularly scheduled bloopers! Also be sure to... Read More

    013: New Year’s and Growing Your Podcast Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016 33:09


    Today, we discuss how to celebrate New Year's and how to grow your podcast listener base! Listen all the way through for our regularly scheduled bloopers! Also be sure to join the conversation using #CannonDeliveryLawyers. Be sure to contact us if you have a question! Our email is questions@auxcableshow.com. Shownotes:... Read More

    012: Answering YOUR Christmas Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 34:20


    Merry Christmas from the Aux Cable! Listen as we answer all SORTS of Christmas related questions! Listen all the way through for our regularly scheduled bloopers! Also be sure to join the conversation using #QuicheHoward (#QuicheMas was taken). Be sure to contact us with your questions for the show! Our... Read More

    011: Digornio, Removing Distractions, and Screen Capture Software

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 29:54


    Today, we discuss how Digornio (or Delissio) gets to the grocery store if it's not delivery, as well as how to focus on your homework, what the best screen capture software is, and even who our biggest fan could be! Listen all the way through for our regularly scheduled bloopers!... Read More

    010: Socialization, Coffee, and The Aux Cable MOVIE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 51:46


    We've been getting a bunch of questions about ourselves, so we decided to answer a bunch of them this week. Find out how we drink our coffee, whether that makes us psychopaths, our favorite Disney TV shows, what tattoos we would get, and more! But first, we discuss the elusive art... Read More

    009: Homeschooling, Trailer Pianos, and Rick Astley, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 58:47


    We took a break from answering questions and decided to have a bunch of fun this episode. So join us as we talk about why we homeschooled, puns, trailer pianos, Rick Astley, Homestar Runner, and much more! Stay tuned until the end for bloopers! Remember to engage in the conversation... Read More

    008: Ripping Off the Inner Tube with Chris Howard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2016 77:45


    Chris Howard joins us for this week's episode! We give advice on audio interfaces on a budget, asking people to collaborate on YouTube, and recording videos on your phone. Stay tuned until the end for bloopers! Remember to engage in the conversation online using the hashtag #PickupBomb or #NicholasCageBomb. Shownotes:... Read More

    007: Sparking Creativity, Botswana, and Potato Noises

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 36:29


    We answer FOUR questions today! We explore the noises potatoes make for different emotions, as well as the native land of Okapis. I also share my expertise on puns in Adler Davidson's album, and we share our patent pending methods for sparking creativity. Stay tuned until the end for bloopers! Remember... Read More

    006: Self-Confidence, Biggest Fears, and Cartoon Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 36:48


    We discuss what you should do when you don't feel self-confident. Also, we reveal our biggest fears and attempt to do impressions of Disney and Veggietales characters. Stay tuned until the end for bloopers! Remember to engage in the conversation online using the hashtag #RIPRyansVoice. Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our... Read More

    005: Taxes, Dealing with Rude Friends, and Starting a YouTube Channel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 36:09


    We finally get a question about TAXES and discuss how to deal with friends who do mean things. Also, we talk about what you can do to prepare for your YouTube channel. Stay tuned until the end to find out the funniest sound! Remember to engage in the conversation online using... Read More

    004: Folding Fitted Sheets, the BIGGEST Question, and Another Relationship Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 50:49


    We answer the ULTIMATE question, as well as do our best to explain verbally how to fold a fitted sheet. Also, big surprise, we have another question about how to deal with relationship issues. Shownotes: The Facebook video that made Ryan famous Ryan's Fantastic Friday's series Matthew's sheet folding video... Read More

    003: Tying a Bow Tie, Clean YouTubers, and Our Podcast Setup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2016 34:37


    Ryan declares war on Apple! Meanwhile, Ryan and Matthew discuss how not to tie a bow tie too tight, some clean, funny YouTubers they watch, and what our podcasting setup looks like. Shownotes: Leaf Razor on YouTube gunnarolla on YouTube Vi Hart on YouTube Special thanks to Gabe Miller for... Read More

    002: Puns, Networking, and Living Without Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2016 47:46


    Matthew and Ryan argue over the pronunciation of “niche” and give advice on how to make good puns, how to network for YouTube, and how to find activities that don't require the internet. Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music!

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