Dubious Intent

This episode slides neatly through its familiar segments, starting with general chatter that wanders into TV shows, streaming picks, and Adam’s latest dives into The Rainmaker and NCIS. The conversation weaves in listener influence—Kathy Bacon gets name-checked more than once—and Daniel recommends the Netflix series Death by Lightning, complete with a detour into character actors and a struggle to remember Tom Wambsgans’ actual name. Eventually the pair roll into the Contact segment, where a long voicemail triggers a swirl of topics: Blind Scott’s passing, Big Fatty lore, hair-transplant talk, and whether Kathy’s cash giveaway requires an explicit rating. The two untangle the history of “cue the music,” debate podcast recap culture, and commiserate about how AI summaries somehow became their problem.From there, the voicemails swing into the Technology segment with Scotty asking whether he should upgrade his mesh Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi 7. Daniel explains standards like 802.11ax and 802.11be with just enough nerd spark

The episode opens with the usual Friday-night fanfare before you two tumble into a decidedly nerdy tangent about podcast intros. Daniel plays a clip from The Secret Podcast and marvels at how effortlessly polished their cold-open style is, which sparks a longer chat about pacing, structure, and the sometimes-chaotic charm of The Gay Mix. From there you wander into entertainment talk: theatrical productions, movies adapted for the stage, and Adam’s deeply mixed feelings about Clue—a show he swears is equal parts murder mystery and organizational nightmare. The two of you trade jabs about Big Fatty’s famously delayed opinions and riff on Broadway rules, seating, ticket pricing, and why certain shows hit differently depending on the venue.The middle of the episode drifts into broader cultural grumbling—late-night hosts finding their groove again, political exhaustion, and the emotional drag of constant news cycles. That sets Adam up perfectly to launch into The News Game, complete with his signature quizmaster e

Daniel opens the show on a lively Friday night, introducing The Gay Mix with his best friend Adam Burns. The two quickly get sidetracked into a ridiculous conversation about Daniel’s vape pen and the sticky physics of inhalation—much to Adam’s mock horror. Daniel teases him about the YouTube algorithm’s ban on naughty words and the pair settle into their usual back-and-forth rhythm.Adam laments that he has to “cook a salad” for Throwin’ Down, prompting Daniel’s confusion and jokes about whether anyone actually considers salad a meal. The discussion spirals into Adam’s labyrinthine food preferences, Daniel’s exasperation at planning meals for him, and their shared amusement at the sheer absurdity of the topic. The rest of the episode carries the duo’s trademark mix of teasing banter and charming domestic chaos, blending everyday frustrations with their familiar friendship energy.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

Daniel and Adam open the episode chatting about Halloween—Daniel hides in his office to avoid trick-or-treaters, while Adam describes the awkwardness of answering the door to children and not knowing what to say. Their discussion meanders into nostalgia for 1980s cartoons like BraveStarr and Batman and Robin, complete with moral lessons and childhood memories. Daniel gives an update on his running habit, then the pair discuss Big Fatty’s visit to Florida and Daniel’s recent Disney fireworks cruise with friends.The “Contact” segment follows, featuring listener emails and a bit of confusion about previous messages from Tim. The conversation spins off into their running joke about the “Little Fatty Cast,” including speculation about Larry Vader’s life and the hosts’ habit of dissecting other shows. Afterward, they roll into the “News Game,” where Adam quizzes Daniel on trivia pulled from AI, the New York Times, and random internet sources. Topics include Disney+, high-tech board games, and dazzling supermoons. D

Daniel opens the show recounting Adam’s disastrous Whataburger delivery that turned into a Grubhub fiasco, before giving an anxious update on his upcoming Disney half marathon. He’s been struggling with calf cramps late in training runs and worries he may not finish the race. The conversation detours into jokes about “sacrificial calves” and then “crabs,” prompting Adam to share his own college-era experience with them and an unfortunate roommate story.Adam announces on-air that his solo show The Geeky Gay will scale back from five days a week to one, citing stress, workload, and life balance. Daniel reacts with mock concern over how he’ll fill the void in his podcast listening. They then discuss listener engagement, why podcasters thrive on feedback, and the art of keeping stories fresh between multiple shows. Daniel later recounts his positive experience with a new gay-friendly medical practice called Pineapple Healthcare, his new provider “Derek,” and the awkwardness of self-administered medical swabs. Thi

Daniel and Adam kick off with late-start jokes and “10/10” chatter, then dive into cake economics: Zach’s plan for a pricey Cake Bake Shop “Meet Santa” dinner (three courses, cocktails, photo, gift) gets the thumbs-up. Daniel recounts Big Fatty’s 14-second “lost episode” and teases Adam about Big Brother spoilers, lobs love at Critical Role’s new campaign, and laments not being able to dish on Strange New Worlds yet. A long catch-up follows: Adam’s brutal illness (two weeks, 17 pounds lost) and the truly cursed lab quest—freezing and chilling stool samples at home—followed by Daniel’s syphilis treatment saga (penicillin shortages, $1,700 quote, doxycycline workaround), an unwanted no-show fee, and the Drury Hotel refund survey cherry on top.Contact arrives with a flood of voicemails for the Celebrity Death Phone (callers insist “Giorgio Armani, 91” among others), plus a chewing-gum-behind-the-ear query and HOA confusion from abroad. Daniel explains why HOAs are ubiquitous in U.S. suburbs, including the uglier

Daniel opens with banter about new playing cards and practicing a small card-magic routine, joking he might “turn a few tricks” at Friday at Fatty’s. Plans for the Charleston weekend surface: dinner with Larry H. Vader (but no Fort Sumter), plus some ribbing about bow ties and superiority complexes. The chat swings into running injuries—Daniel describes taking a spill mid-run and finishing anyway—and a vow to avoid knocking out miles on a hotel treadmill.Contact arrives with the “3, 2, 1… Contact!” sting. There are no emails, sparking a tangent about connecting Gmail to “Alice” to auto-check the inbox. Later they circle back to play a voicemail and roast the caller’s phone quality, with a side track on “Yale New Heaven.”Adam cues The News Game: five multiple-choice headlines (Daniel answers before hearing options), followed by a rapid Disney Trivial Pursuit lightning round. Birthdays come next with the weekly celebrity-birthday guessing game, complete with Pee-wee’s Playhouse nostalgia. The Technology segment

Daniel and Adam fire up a late-night edition of The Gay Mix, already a bit frazzled by technical hiccups with video and music cues. Daniel reveals that he just wrapped a long planning call with Big Fatty, setting the stage for their upcoming trip to “Friday at Fatty’s.” Listeners of Level 13 will get to hear that conversation as a bonus release.The pair spend much of the episode bouncing between personal updates and future plans, with Daniel noting that this week’s show won’t run too long given the late start. Adam talks about being “discombobulated” by the glitches, and the two laugh about how podcasting chaos has practically become tradition. There’s also chatter about their September travels, community events, and the logistics of recording while on the road.Despite the short runtime, the familiar banter, inside jokes, and listener shout-outs are all there. Between planning trips, poking fun at one another, and wrangling tech gremlins, the episode captures the essence of what makes The Gay Mix a fan favori

Daniel and Adam kick things off by catching up on their week, with Adam sharing updates on his job transition and Daniel recounting a few personal anecdotes. The conversation soon turns playful, with the two speculating about whether Adam’s digital assistant "Alice" has been replaced by an imposter—her new, oddly cheerful tone sparks a whole tangent of jokes about AI personalities.Listener feedback takes center stage in the Contact segment, with a mix of voicemails and texts sparking discussions ranging from Disney memories to kitchen gadgets. The hosts lean into their banter, riffing off the messages while also fielding a few unexpected tangents of their own.The News Game follows, where Adam quizzes Daniel on recent headlines. As usual, Daniel’s mix of confidence and wild guesses keeps things entertaining. The show wraps with the weekly Celebrity Birthdays segment, highlighting some surprising names and giving the guys one last chance to crack jokes before signing off.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast

Daniel and Adam open with a bit of friendly tension, as Daniel admits he was quietly mad at Adam during a past episode — news to Adam, who had no idea. The conversation quickly moves into updates on running, podcasting, and Daniel’s ongoing saga with a dealership over an $8,000 check from his truck trade-in. Daniel also shares stories from his recent work presentations on AI and context engineering, prompting Adam to tease him about becoming the “corporate AI whisperer.”The Contact segment is packed with listener interaction, including emails, texts, and voicemails. Topics range from birthday shoutouts to tech frustrations and the logistics of handling the “Mix Minus” email account. The Technology segment makes a cameo, courtesy of Big Fatty Online, before the show transitions into the News Game — where Adam quizzes Daniel on current events, leading to plenty of side commentary and playful derailments.The episode wraps with the Birthday segment, celebrating upcoming birthdays for friends, listeners, and even

Daniel and Adam kick off August with a classic advice session: Daniel is weighing a major car decision—should he keep his beloved but pricey F-150, or trade it in for a shiny new Chevy Equinox EV (and should he lease or buy)? Adam and the chatroom chime in with practical advice, but the real joy is in the wild detours: tales of tight garages, giant truck woes, and the prospect of a “throbbing three-car garage.” Daniel also asks for crowd-sourced wisdom on neighborly dog poop etiquette and the mysterious urgency of turning 59 and a half, as both hosts navigate the weird world of financial planning and the realities of aging.The advice train keeps rolling in the Contact segment, with listeners weighing in on everything from stable diffusion AI to California’s garbage strikes, fundraising etiquette, and how to get top dollar for a used truck (without becoming a used car salesman). Adam delivers some truly unforgettable pet care wisdom, including his “little blow on the butthole” grooming technique, and there’s a

After a week off, Daniel and Adam return with the hottest of summer stories—literally! Daniel’s planned camping getaway in South Florida turns into a sweaty saga of broken air conditioning, sky-high temperatures, and a repairman who vanishes just when he’s needed most. Luckily, Daniel salvages the weekend with a big win at campground bingo, proving the power of manifestation and perhaps a little “sacred magic.” Therapy updates, career crossroads, and the search for passion in podcasting and tech fill out the show’s first half, with Adam and Daniel debating whether making an egg-scrambling tutorial (or a deep dive into compound mayonnaise) is the way forward.Listener feedback fuels the Contact segment, as the guys field questions about iPads vs. Android tablets for tech-averse parents (spoiler: the iPad wins), then launch into a parade of voicemails reporting on a shocking week of celebrity deaths—from Connie Francis to Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan (plus some playful shade for death pool rules and celebrity st

Daniel and Adam are finally back together after a summer break, and there’s plenty to catch up on! Daniel kicks off the episode with tales of a surprise celebrity encounter during a Fourth of July run—turns out, podcast legend Larry Vader was in Orlando, leading to an epic lunch with Vader and Big Mama (fresh off a Disney cruise). Meanwhile, Adam returns from a whirlwind trip to Scotland, regaling Daniel with stories of white-knuckle driving on the “wrong” side of the road, run-ins with overly helpful Kias, and lessons in Scottish geography (including why “Inverness” means what it does).Travel woes and culture shocks give way to a whiskey distillery adventure, complete with overpriced taxis, arbitrary “danger lines,” and a crash course in barley anatomy. Adam and Daniel muse on the mysteries of whiskey tasting and swap thoughts on the finer points of smoky vs. sweet spirits—ultimately agreeing that sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar (even when it’s whiskey). The duo dig into tech talk, AI industry hype, and t

This week, Daniel welcomes special guest co-host Darwin (Rodan’s husband) for a fresh take on the show’s signature blend of candid conversation and quirky humor. Daniel opens by officially “retiring” the running segment, poking fun at its repetitiveness—though listeners still get a peek into the realities (and tedium) of marathon training. The two share tips for making long runs less boring, swapping podcast and audiobook recommendations and commiserating over the struggle to stay entertained on the trail.Their conversation quickly veers into geek territory: tech podcast habits, the pain of inconsistent keyboard layouts for programmers, and the search for the perfect “candy-colored” office setup. There’s plenty of Floridian flavor as Daniel reminisces about growing up near Disney and his old lake house, while Darwin reveals he never even knew Disney parks existed until adulthood. The duo share warm family stories, local nostalgia, and the weird rules for adopting as a same-sex couple in Florida.Banter is in f

In this special episode, Adam and Joe do an episode of Throwing Down. Adam talks about his recent trip to play Pokemon. There's also a cooking segment and a story from Joe's life over the past couple of weeks. If you like the episode, you can find more at https://www.patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia

Daniel and Adam reunite after a couple of weeks off, immediately facing their usual tech gremlins—streaming audio works but video refuses to cooperate, prompting playful digs at Restream and plans to wrangle Discord into service. Adam confesses he missed last week’s show entirely and forgot Daniel even recorded with guest host Wesley Stone, sparking a round of best-friend banter and mock recrimination (and a little shade for missing National Best Friends Day).The duo update listeners on their summer plans and the podcast schedule: Daniel will be camping next weekend, so Adam will likely host with a guest. This leads into a classic running update, with Daniel detailing the art of rescheduling long runs around Florida’s heat and Juneteenth, while Adam guesses at Daniel’s routine and is gently roasted for his accuracy. They transition to Adam’s recent travels—a cruise with his parents and a trip to New York and New Jersey—where Adam shares both the joys and challenges of traveling with aging parents, including s

The Gay Mix welcomes guest host Dr. Wesley Stone as Daniel and Wes banter their way through a nostalgic and geeky episode. Daniel nearly introduces Adam before remembering the “Secret Coffee Crystals” swap, and the show kicks off with retro pop culture jokes and stories about past podcast escapades. The pair reminisce about cross-podcast history, Disney+ streaming woes, and why Daniel refuses to watch anything with ads—even if it’s free.Daniel gives an update on his running schedule, diving into the science of hydration and nutrition for distance running, before turning the conversation to Large Language Models and the current state of AI. Wes’s “cranky old man” persona is on full display as Daniel teases him about angry letters and Wes tries to keep up with the latest tech trends. Daniel also shares his latest online hobby: trolling the comment sections as Emperor Palpatine with the help of AI.Later, Daniel offers up a Tampa dining recommendation and some hilarious tales of internet pranking and catfishing.

This is a "best of" episode that concentrates on our first year of podcasting back in 2011. Highlights come from: ep5, ep14, ep24, ep26, ep27 of Dubious Intent Plus.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

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 p

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 fro