Mix-Minus with Matthew McQueeny

Matt talks about Yahoo News Digest, the great mobile application that he believes has figured out the modern news conundrum.  Discussion touches on Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, her acquisitions - such as teenager Nick D'Aloisio's Summly (which became Yahoo News Digest) - and the big hirings she has made - such as Katie Couric, David Pogue, and Matt Bai.

Aleks Ozolins joins Matt to talk about Apple's newest products and services, including iPhone 6, Apple Watch, and Apple Pay. On top of being a huge follower of technology and Apple products, Aleks is an orchestral performer who has played in a number of countries throughout Europe, Asia and Central America. 

Matt attempts to break down the current state of affairs with the Islamic State, also known as ISIS and ISIL.  What led to its rise, and where do we go from here?

Matt gives his take on the 2014 Emmy Awards, with topics including Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Modern Family, Ty Burrell, the Normal Heart, Ryan Murphy, True Detective, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Julianna Margulies, the Good Wife, American Horror Story, and more.

Matt talks about smartphone batteries, the underratedness of Staples, learning he had a dysplastic nevus, his shore vacation, and the recent failures of Revel and Atlantic City.

Matt met Andrew Firkins when the two played in the band Mission:Failed in high school.  Friends ever since, their discussion touches on the band's current reunion, life, family, current events, and pop culture.  Discussion begins at 20:40. Music: Mission:Failed (Demo 2000)

Matt met Tony Larghi in first grade, when they mistakenly swapped coats.  From childhood, through many moves, all the way up to today, Matt and Tony have maintained their friendship.  They talk about growing up, smoking their first cigarettes, and finding their way in the world.

Matt discusses San Diego Comic Con 2014 with Marq Romero, who covered the event for BleedingCool.com.  Marq is a self proclaimed comic nerd who actually proposed to his wife through a cosplay flash mob at New York Comic Con 2011.   Video of Marq's Comic Con Marriage Proposal: http://youtu.be/Xc_xxtslntM?list=PL8AA79E7C3339C0B0

Matt talks about melanoma, the psychology of the skin cancer screening, the passing of James Garner, the movie "Fire in the Sky," and more!

On July 2, 2014 Louis Zamperini - American World War II prisoner of war survivor, inspirational speaker, and Olympic distance runner- died at the age of 97.  On the same day, Anthony Cumia of Opie & Anthony went off on a racist-tinged rant on twitter, ultimately leading to his dismissal from SiriusXM.  This episode delves into both unconnected (except by date) events. More Info Unbroken: A World W...

Talking with media professional and former journalist Adam Dvorin about Derek Jeter, the MLB All Star Game, LeBron James, Sports Illustrated, Taylor Swift, the current state of the music industry, "Weird Al" Yankovic, John Oliver, Brooks Wheelan, Saturday Night Live, and more.

Matt gives his thoughts on the decision by LeBron James to head back to  the Cleveland Cavaliers after four seasons with the Miami Heat.

Upon my mom's return from a long trip to Alaska, we talk all about the state, the trip, goldmining, cruises, and vacationing.  Melany McQueeny, my wife, also joins.

Matt talks about Jason Kidd and the rumored deal to leave the Brooklyn Nets for a Milwaukee Bucks head coaching and/or front-office executive job.   

Matt talks all about the Supreme Court decision against television upstart Aereo and the ramifications for the industry and cloud computing. 

Matt talks about running routines, the existential fear of seeing bears in his neighborhood, Amazon's new Fire Phone, Amazon Prime Music, and T-Mobile's new "Music Freedom" feature.

Matt O'Daniels joins the show to talk 2014 NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs legacy, where the Miami Heat goes from here, Carmelo Anthony, whether playing in New York is really a great thing, and much more.

Frank Alvarez comes on the show to talk about Apple's announcement of iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, Apple's health and home iniativies, Android, HTC One, LG G3, and what the word skeumorphic evokes in Frank's mind. Frank is a software developer and technologist.

Josh Levy, campaign director at Free Press (FreePress.net), leads the organizations' campaigns to restore Net Neutrality, stop government and corporate surveillance, curb media consolidation and promote press freedom. Before joining Free Press, Josh was the managing editor of Change.org, where he supervised the launch of more than a dozen issue-based blogs. Free Press advocates for universal and a...

Talking all things surrounding Steve Ballmer's $2B purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers, including Donald Sterling, V. Stiviano, the tape, Ballmer's run at Microsoft, and more. 

My younger brother Tom McQueeny returns to the podcast to talk about the idea of the 15 hour work week, which economist John Maynard Keynes said, in 1928, would be norm of his grandchildren's time.  The conversation moves to what this mean to innovations like Apple's iPhone, and whether some people in a Keynesian type of work society would still need to put in the really long hours.

Matt is joined by Mary Amoroso (mom), Melany McQueeny (wife), and Tom McQueeny (brother) on Carleton Island - in the Thousand Islands - to talk about vacationing in upstate New York.  Mary came to the area as a kid with her parents and siblings, and the family she had has been calling it a vacation home since 1981.  The podcast touches on the history of the area, personal stories, and the rhythms...

Matt gives his impassioned thoughts on the Net Neutrality debate and the Federal Communication Commission's vote to move forward with a proposal that appears to promote a tiered internet.

Matt talks about the silliness of lip reading in baseball, the happenings on a long Sunday drive to see his uncle in the hospital, a gas station attendant who started a conversation about a $400,000 car, mowing five miles of lawn, and coping with information overload. Subscribe to Mix-Minus Podcast iTunes :  http://bitly.com/15XtjqY  | Stitcher :  http://bit.ly/1oIjMyQ

Matt is joined by Andrey Lurye and Marq Romero to discuss Apple's reported discussions to purchase Beats Electronics.  The conversation touches on the state of streaming music, android vs. iOS, and whether the purchase is more a hardware or software play.   Subscribe to Mix-Minus Podcast iTunes :  http://bitly.com/15XtjqY  | Stitcher :  http://bit.ly/1oIjMyQ