Michael O'Connell

Math and Musings

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Math 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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New York City, Part 1: 8/9/24 09.08.2024 16:02

Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to New York City.

Summer games: 8/2/24 02.08.2024 17:37

Mike and Franklin try their hand at some summer-themed contests. Also check out... Math and Musings Instagram Franklin's Food Review Instagram www.mikeoconnelljr.com www.franklinsfoodreview.com

Olympic trivia: 7/26/24 26.07.2024 15:29

Mike and Franklin celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games with some Olympic trivia.

Rank-order challenge: 7/19/24 19.07.2024 15:51

Mike and Franklin play the game that's sweeping the Internet: rank ordering various items... without changing.

Atlantic City '24: 7/12/24 12.07.2024 15:55

Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Atlantic City... this time accompanied by Mom!

Binghamton tour: 7/5/24 05.07.2024 16:12

Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Binghamton, highlighted by greasy diners and old-school pizzerias.

Elmira, New York: 6/28/24 28.06.2024 15:32

Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to historic Dunn Field in Elmira, New York, recorded "on location" (sort of) in nearby Sayre, Pennsylvania.

Hagerstown, Maryland: 6/21/24 21.06.2024 15:12

Mike and Franklin discuss their baseball-themed excursion to Hagerstown, Maryland.

Last day of school: 6/14/24 14.06.2024 15:32

Mike, in classic teacher form, gives Franklin a test on the last day of school.

Birthday celebration: 6/7/24 07.06.2024 15:54

Mike and Franklin celebrate not only the former's birthday but also the "birthday" of Math and Musings . Highlights include opening a 36-year-old pack of baseball cards.

Great Wolf Lodge: 5/31/24 31.05.2024 14:53

Mike and Franklin discuss Virginia vacations, Virginia history, and snack food history.

Virginia Studies: 5/24/24 24.05.2024 15:31

Appropriate for the Memorial Day holiday, Mike and Franklin show off their knowledge of history, specifically Virginia history as studied by 4th grade students around the state.

Yellow cafe review: 5/17/24 17.05.2024 15:02

Mike and Franklin discuss a recent trip to Georgetown and the famed Yellow cafe, as featured on Somebody Feed Phil . Want more? Check out Mike as a guest on Conversations with Sports Fans podcast, just one of writer and podcaster Doug Hill 's many outputs.

Unfrosted review: 5/10/24 10.05.2024 18:34

Mike and Franklin review Jerry Seinfeld's new movie, Unfrosted , and, of course, discuss the history of the Pop-Tart.

Peekamoose review: 5/3/24 03.05.2024 15:05

Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the Catskills and an O'Connell family favorite restaurant, the Peekamoose Restaurant and Tap Room.

Binghamton review: 4/26/24 26.04.2024 16:27

Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to the old country (Binghamton, New York) for, among other things, the Joseph P. Sullivan Memorial Poker Tournament.

Oklahoma review: 4/19/24 19.04.2024 15:30

Mike discusses with Franklin his trip to Oklahoma... 25 years ago.

Disney food review: 4/12/24 12.04.2024 16:47

Mike and Franklin discuss Disney dining in all its glory.

Disney World review: 4/5/24 05.04.2024 17:38

Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Walt Disney World.

Easter, etc.: 3/29/24 29.03.2024 15:21

Mike and Franklin discuss this weekend's holiday(s).

20th anniversary of PAD: 3/22/24 22.03.2024 15:24

Mike introduces Franklin to the astonishing world of Politics After Dark , which aired its first episode 20 years ago this week. Politics After Dark premiere broadcast

March anniversaries: 3/15/24 15.03.2024 15:50

Mike and Franklin discuss a few March anniversaries, including but not limited to the American onset of Covid-19 and the assassination of Julius Caesar.

March's musings: 3/8/24 08.03.2024 16:24

Mike and Franklin discuss all things March: Shamrock shakes, college basketball, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

Philadelphia Recap: 3/1/24 01.03.2024 16:20

Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Philadelphia. Highlights include Franklin Field, the Palestra, the Rocky steps, and Wawa.

Snow Day 3 with Franklin: 2/23/24 23.02.2024 15:54

Mike and Franklin celebrate yet another snow day with stories of traditions, lists, and all things O'Connell.