The Mike Neumann Show
A variety podcast, minus the singing and dancing. You're welcome.
Thu, April 10, 2025
Ceremony
Episode 62: Ceremony Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim discuss the concept of ceremony and its relevance to the US federal government. They reflect on the lack of ceremonial events during President Biden's tenure, contrasting it with President Trump's consistent use thus far of ceremony in his signing of Executive Orders. They highlight the importance of ceremonies in validating significant events and decisions. The conversation also touches on the administrative state, the role of the press, and the constitutionality of executive actions. They emphasize the need for transparency and accountability in government, suggesting that ceremonies play a crucial role in maintaining these principles. Enjoy a bonus song at the end of the show, the value4value way ! Ben Jonesy Jones - Way of Life Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, March 22, 2025
Words Words Words
Episode 61: Words Words Words Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss various topics, including climate change, sea level changes, and the implications of earthquakes. They delve into SpaceX's achievements, noting that SpaceX accounted for 84% of the total mass launched into orbit in 2024 and 50.5% of all launches. They explore the concept of antagonistic systems in evolution and competition within the space industry. The conversation shifts to social media and political views, touching on the role of the judiciary and the potential for impeachment. They also discuss the future of education, advocating for a decentralized system where students control their learning. Enjoy a bonus song at the end of the show, the value4value way ! Joe Martin - Can't Promise You The World Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, February 01, 2025
Let's Party
Episode 60: Let's Party Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the role and effectiveness of political parties in a constitutional republic. They analyze the recent Senate vote on a confirmation, noting the Vice President's tie-breaking role and the split within the Republican Party. They debate the purpose of political parties, suggesting they should organize political action based on shared principles but are mainly used for fundraising and gaslighting their constituents. They critique the lack of accountability within parties, citing examples like the Biden administration's deception of the former president's faculties. They also discuss the potential impact of Supreme Court rulings on the administrative state and the role of political parties in elections, emphasizing the need for active citizen engagement. Enjoy a bonus song near the end of the show, the value4value way ! Henry Invisible - Do It Good Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, February 01, 2025
Antagonism
Episode 59: Antagonism Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim discuss various topics, including the challenges of recording audio in a noisy environment, the concept of orthogonality in control systems, and the importance of antagonistic systems in nature and technology. They delve into political and social issues, such as the need for justice in legal systems (yeah, really), the importance of administrative actions to address systemic problems, and the necessity of legislative changes. They also touch on the role of media and the need for transparency. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the importance of hope and the need for immediate action to address current societal issues. Enjoy a bonus song near the end of the show, the value4value way ! Union Line - The Jellyfish Sting Blues Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sun, December 22, 2024
Heroes
Episode 58: Heroes In episode 58 of the Mike Neumann show, Mike and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the concept of heroes. Dr. Tim reflects on his admiration for Elon Musk, considering him a hero for speaking truth to power despite his wealth. They explore the distinction between heroes and admired figures, citing historical and biblical examples like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Jesus. The conversation delves into personal reflections on heroes from their lives, including teachers and family members. They also discuss the qualities of heroes, such as willingness to sacrifice and the ability to do the right thing in challenging situations. Enjoy a bonus song near the end of the show, the value4value way ! HeyCitizen - It's Christmastime Again! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, November 16, 2024
More Bunnies
Episode 57: More Bunnies Mike and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss various topics, including the renewal of passports, travel experiences, and the upcoming SpaceX Starship launch. Dr. Tim shares his methodical approach to government correspondence and his interest in the universe's appearance from space. They also explore Tim's concept, turned family project, of a family seal with his motto, "Anything worth doing is worth overdoing," and delve into the complexities of holiday decorations and heraldry. The conversation touches on the calendar calculation of holidays like Easter and Passover, and they reflect on the changes in air travel (it's lame) and the joy of holiday traditions. The episode concludes with a discussion on the value of podcasting and a musical interlude. Enjoy a bonus song near the end of the show, the value4value way ! Nate Johnivan - Orange Pill, Pink Pill, White Pill Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, October 26, 2024
Weaving
Episode 56: Weaving In the conversation, Mike and Dr. Tim discussed the recent SpaceX Starship launches, marveling at the precision and choreography of the Starship booster landing. Tim noted how the visuals and control of the boosters returning to land on the "chopsticks" was surprisingly different than what he had envisioned. The conversation then shifted to discussing the challenges of public transportation and urban planning in Austin. Dr. Tim argued that autonomous vehicle networks would be a better solution for Austin than traditional fixed-route bus or rail systems. Towards the end, Dr. Tim discussed the short story "The Forever War" by Joe Haldeman, which explored the challenges of coordinating interstellar warfare due to the effects of relativity. Enjoy a bonus song near the end of the show, the value4value way ! Pamela Notes - Dvořák Slavic Dance (adapt.) Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, October 05, 2024
Dragging Main
Episode 55: Dragging Main In the conversation, Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen reminisce about Tim's youth in western Oklahoma, focusing on the cultural phenomenon of "Dragging Main," a social activity where young people would drive around in cars, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. Dr. Tim shares his experiences of helping his father with the mail route and the challenges of starting his father's truck in cold weather. They discuss the evolution of social activities and the impact of economic factors, such as the 1972 oil embargo, on car culture. The conversation also touches on the concept of paradigms, exemplars, and root metaphors in understanding cultural norms and social interactions. Enjoy a bonus song near the end of the show, the value4value way ! shy kids - strange time to be alive Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, September 14, 2024
Social Media
Episode 54: Social Media Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the impact of social media on society, emphasizing its role in shaping relationships and modern communication. They note how platforms like Facebook and Twitter have evolved, with algorithms filtering content and interactions. They express concerns about the erosion of trust and the potential (No, Mr. AI, not potential - it's documented) for manipulation, particularly to shape the outcome of elections. The conversation touches on the addictive nature of social media, exemplified by dopamine hits from likes and comments. They argue that social media has created a culture of isolation and projection, undermining traditional social mechanisms. They advocate for a return to face-to-face interactions and community engagement as a means to counteract these negative effects. Go Podcasting! -- Mike Mike's AI-generated summary grade of 3.8 out of 5, for what it's worth.
Thu, August 29, 2024
Community
Episode 53: Community Mike tries to introduce the topic of "local programming" as a topic. (Borrowed from Adam Curry's mention of same several times on Podcasting 2.0) and Tim delves into the nature of art as a communication channel. The discussion explores the role of advertising in manipulating cognitive systems and the impact of advertising on local content. They explore the concept of community formation and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a world dominated by advertising. The idea of creating hyper-local information podcasts is proposed as a means to provide relevant and useful content to specific communities. The conversation also reflects on the evolving nature of social interactions and the influence of technology on community dynamics. Embleton - Every Corner Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, August 10, 2024
Culture
Episode 52: Culture Once again Mike and Dr. Tim discuss some space stuff with the upcoming 5th launch of SpaceX's Starship taking the opportunity to ruminate on the FAA's involvement in the decision-making process. They also discuss the economic and social challenges faced in general by businesses and society, including currency devaluation, government intervention, and the need for adaptation in the face of inflation. Dr. Tim and Mike then venture into discussing culture as a driving influence not only in comparing NASA Starliner and SpaceX Dragon and Starship programs. And of course, Mike threw in another great value4value tune at the end of the show; because he can. :) The Doerfels - Timeless Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sun, July 28, 2024
July
Episode 51: July Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the challenges of advancing space travel and technology, including naming and regulating spaceflight technologies, cultural differences between space exploration programs, and contrasting approaches to space exploration. They also engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the ongoing clash between individualism and collectivism in various industries and politics, highlighting the importance of protocols in maintaining individual freedom and autonomy. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the significance of perseverance and passion in achieving success, while recognizing the limitations of individuality and collectivism taken to their own extremes. And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way! The Johner Boys - Thunder Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, June 22, 2024
Resilience
Episode 50: Resilience Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discussed the future of space exploration, comparing Boeing and SpaceX. They emphasized the importance of building infrastructure for starship launches and highlighted the role of companies like SpaceX in driving innovation. They also discussed the reusability of rockets and spacecraft, and the impact of technological innovation in various fields. These space kids emphasized the need for a top-down vision that aligns with the end goal of making redundant locations for human existence, while adapting to changes along the way. And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way! Embleton - Gonna be OK Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sun, June 16, 2024
Back in Space
Episode 49: Back in Space Some rockets lifted off while we were away, so Dr. Tim and I chatted primarily about SpaceX's 4th Starship flight. And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way! Two Weeks In Nashville - Running Away With It Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Tue, June 04, 2024
Rite of Passage
Episode 48: Rite of Passage Tim came totin' a topic, so we rolled with that. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way! Ainsley Costello - People Pleaser Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, May 25, 2024
Communication Interrupt
Episode 47: Communication Interrupt Mike and Dr. Tim take a second swing at Episode 47. We bounced back in our own way and hopefully you'll enjoy our conversation about various 'communication interrupts'. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way! Jack Holliday - Tip Toe Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, May 04, 2024
Fanboys
Episode 46: Fanboys Mike and Dr. Tim are back on schedule at least for now, but hey, don't let that fool you; we put as much forethought into this one as the last one. But hey, that's what you love about this show, the spontaneity. Listen in this week as Tim launches into some solid Fanboy analysis of SpaceX and Elon Musk just doing things, where other seem to want to just continue with endless planning. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, April 20, 2024
Interaction Redux
Episode 45: Interaction Redux Mike and Dr. Tim return to our regularly scheduled gnoshing and lip flapping at our favorite North Austin eatery. This time, we pick up/return to a topic we at least glanced at in the past; Interaction. Honestly, I think we're getting a little bit better at this. You decide. :) We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. No end of show music this time, but please email us or boost us with a request from the Value-verse! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, April 06, 2024
Reentry
Episode 44: Reentry Mike and Dr. Tim are back at it for another Breakfast with Dr. Tim. Today's conversation was spurred by the 3rd SpaceX Starship flight. As usual, we found some bunny trails to meander through. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. End of show musical interlude by June & The Jets - Leave It Alone Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, March 30, 2024
Happy Birthday
Episode 43: Happy Birthday Mike and Dr. Tim sat down at our favorite North Austin eatery for another Breakfast with Dr. Tim. It just happened to be on March 9, Tim's Birthday, so we chatted about that and birthdays and a few other things along the way. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, February 10, 2024
Swimming
Episode 42: Swimming Mike and Dr. Tim sit down for another Breakfast with Dr. Tim. Today, Tim introduces the topic of Swimming as not only a sport, but his observations on it as a broader societal tool for the healthy development of young people. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, February 03, 2024
Letters
Episode 41: Letters Mike and Dr. Tim once again manage to discuss a range of topics; including the impact of writing letters, alternative punk rock on a rainy Friday night, and a song! We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, January 13, 2024
Farmer Tim
Episode 40: Farmer Tim Dr. Tim regails us with a bit of his history involving gardening as a boy and then farming cotton as a young man in Western Oklahoma in the 50s and early 60s. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Fri, December 29, 2023
Years
Episode 39: Years Mike and Dr. Tim discuss how the passing of years took on different begin and end markers through the phases of our lives. It's a different take on the year-end episode that all the cool kids are doing, or trying to avoid doing, on this weekend in the calendar. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, December 16, 2023
Communication
Episode 38: Communication It's been over a month, and that's all on Mike. Dr. Tim brought "Communication" as a topic for today's show. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, November 11, 2023
Taxonomy
Episode 37: Taxonomy You guessed it! Once again, Dr. Tim and I sit down to chat about things, and today we talked about "Taxonomy", Identity, and I tried to link it to Podcasting. Good times. Let us know what you think! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, October 28, 2023
Sports
Episode 36: Sports Mike has been out-of-pocket for quite a while, but Tim and Mike are finally back together for another scintilating expisode of philosophizing and reminiscing. This time, the topic is Sports and the role that they play in training and education of youth; with some stories along the way as usual. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, August 19, 2023
Friendship
Episode 35: Friendship Dr. Tim springs a topic on me today; Friendship. That's what freinds are for! In all seriousness, we delve a bit into the mystery of friendship and end up with more questions than answers, but it was a good discussion as always. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, August 05, 2023
The OODA Loop
Episode 34: The OODA Loop Dr. Tim and I jump into the OODA Loop. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, July 29, 2023
Abstractish
Episode 33: Abstractish Finally, an episode with some forethought. Probably because Tim and I spend a lot of time thinking this way. We delve into language, metaphors, and paradigms with the goal of characterizing characterization. Ok, I'm freebasing a bit, but Tim and I pulled from our experiences and his study to put some pavement under our feet for future discussions that address how we communicate concepts in a way that is hopefully understandable by other abstract thinkers. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, July 15, 2023
Vacation
Episode 32: Vacation After I spent 10 days away on vacation, Tim wants to talk about vacation; so we did! It's that time of year, so let's embrace it. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, June 24, 2023
On the Road Again
Episode 31: On the Road Again Dr. Tim and I finished Tim's ten, no eleven, travel-related questions so we reminisced about some trips in the past. It's all in the journey! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, June 10, 2023
Paths Taken
Episode 30: Paths Taken Dr. Tim and I enjoyed another fine breakfast and conversation about exploration, a little space stuff, and then the main topic; converting horse-drawn implements into tractor-powered implements. You know you don't want to miss this one! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, May 27, 2023
Guilty Pleasures
Episode 29: Guilty Pleasures Dr. Tim and I again rolled without a plan and this time we made our way through some innocent "guilty pleasures" mainly centering on Tim's YouTube viewing habits inspired by "The Machine." Listen along for the fun of it! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, May 13, 2023
Bunny Trails
Episode 28: Bunny Trails Dr. Tim and I chatted LIVE this week, and without a plan. That means bunny trails, but we found our way home. Listen along for the fun of it! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, April 29, 2023
Super Heavy Liftoff
Episode 27: Super Heavy Liftoff Dr. Tim and I were pretty excited about the SpaceX Starship + Super Heavy liftoff, so we chatted about that, after we chatted about Smart TVs. Enjoy the chat! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, April 15, 2023
More Rockets!
Episode 26: More Rockets! Dr. Tim and I just wanted to talk more about rockets today and so we did. Enjoy the chat! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, March 25, 2023
Rockets!
Episode 25: Rockets! Dr. Tim and I just wanted to talk about rockets today and so we did. Enjoy the chat! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, March 11, 2023
Five Travel Questions
Episode 24: Five Travel Questions Dr. Tim showed up with questions today, so we answered them! Join us as we recall some of our favorite travel memories. Enjoy the tour! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, February 25, 2023
Being a Good Customer
Episode 23: Being a Good Customer Mike and Dr. Tim and I ponder what it takes to be a good customer, explore life in the early 80's as far as the Second Oil Embargo in the US, and touch typing class. Yeah, it's an episode full of nuggets. Enjoy the tour! Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, February 18, 2023
We Have Interlock
Episode 22: We Have Interlock Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. Today we continue the satellite communication story; all the way to interlock. We enjoyed our time and we hope you will as well. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, January 28, 2023
Geosynchronicity
Episode 21: Geosynchronicity Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. Today we continue where Episode 17: Almost to Space left off. We enjoyed our time and we hope you will as well. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, January 14, 2023
Lagrange was here
Episode 20: Lagrange was here Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. Today we discuss some space things on Tim's mind; covering SpaceX in 2023, the 2022 SLS mission, and Legrangian points in space. We enjoyed our time and we hope you will as well. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, December 24, 2022
Merry Christmases Past
Episode 19: Merry Christmases Past Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. It being Christmas Eve and all, we decided to reflect on a few of our own personal memories of Christmases Past. We enjoyed our time of discussion and hope you will as well. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, December 03, 2022
Busy Day
Episode 18: Busy Day Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. There was a lot going on at the diner this morning, but we made our way through it. Mostly. Join us for the adventure as we move the story a bit further along toward Space. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, November 19, 2022
Almost to Space
Episode 17: Almost to Space Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. We were headed to space for Tim's second big work project, but at least we made our way from Houston to Austin. We'll get there soon enough. It's a fun journey and as always, We had good fun. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, November 05, 2022
Digital Beginnings
Episode 16: Digital Beginnings Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. This time, Tim discusses his first major assignment at Schlumberger; a project to upgrade well site data acquisition and communications systems from analog to digital. We had good fun. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, October 22, 2022
More Travels
Episode 15: More Travels Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. This time, Tim reflects on some of his early business travels that took him on his first international flight. We had good fun. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, September 24, 2022
Early Travels
Episode 14: Early Travels Mike and Dr. Tim meet up for conversation at breakfast once again. This time, Tim reflects on some of his early travels beyond small town Oklahoma. We had good fun. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, September 17, 2022
AI or not AI
Episode 13: AI or not AI Mike and Dr. Tim dive in to share our understanding of what is "AI" (Artificial Intelligence), and what it might require from a human perspective at least, to achieve 'true' cognition. We also ask if AGI (Artificual General Intelligence) were to appear, would we realize it, or not? We had good fun. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, September 03, 2022
Language and Philosophy
Episode 12: Language and Philosophy Mike and Dr. Tim began our conversation on the power of language, the meaning of words, and what happens to conversations when the meanings of words are changed. We then made our way to philosophy in a way; discussing NASA's Artemis/SLS vs. SpaceX Starship. We wrapped up discussing Dr. Tim's favorite philosopher: Abraham Maslow. We had good fun. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, August 27, 2022
Small Towns and Satellites
Episode 11: Small Towns and Satellites Mike and Dr. Tim tried to stick to one topic today; The Social Fabric of a Small Town. Of course, we ended up talking about space because, we're still fifteen years old. We had good fun. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, August 06, 2022
Down a Black Hole We Go
Episode 10: Down a Black Hole We Go Mike and Dr. Tim try to stick to one topic today; Physics. Physics is a big bite to chew, so we have a go at relativistic things and specifically black holes. Ok, that was still too big a bite to chew. We had good fun. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Mon, August 01, 2022
Agendaless
Episode 09: Agendaless Mike and Dr. Tim are all over the map today. Find something to hang on to. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, July 16, 2022
A File System If You Can Keep It
Episode 08: A File System If You Can Keep It Mike and Dr. Tim discuss Tim's observations on "Due Process" using a computer file system as an analogous framework. We had fun. We hope you enjoy the listen as well. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, July 02, 2022
Elon's Grand Plan
Episode 07: Elon's Grand Plan Mike and Dr. Tim chat as we usually do over fine plates of migas. Today we discuss the grand visions of Tim's favorite African American; Elon Musk. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, June 25, 2022
So That Happened
Episode 06: So That Happened Mike and Dr. Tim chat, and not as much about yesterday's historic event as you might think. We go meta, which in some ways is more fundamental to the world we all have created for ourselves today. -- Mike
Sun, June 19, 2022
From Sayre to Paris and back
Episode 05: From Sayre to Paris and Back Mike and Dr. Tim outline a journey from Tim's hometown of Sayre, Oklahoma to Paris and back, discussing culture, generations, the 1950s, Route 66, and more. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, May 21, 2022
We Have Questions
Episode 04: We Have Questions Mike and Dr. Tim "Wade" back in to the leaked draft Supreme Court majority opinion discussed in the previous episode , but with a focus on the specific argument made by Justice Alito as his primary reason for overturning Roe vs Wade. Along the way, we discuss condos razing community gyms, general real-estate escalation, skyscrapers, SpaceX launches as theater, etc. We also get in to some things that are not being discussed in the news, that probably should be; like Life. Tim has started to read through The Phenomenon of Man and finds it an interesting read. Join us again for our next "Breakfast with Dr. Tim" that we look forward to in probably three weeks from now due to some scheduling conflicts. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sun, May 08, 2022
Supreme Leak
Episode 03 - Supreme Leak Mike and Dr. Tim tread boldly, yet carefully, through the biggest news of the week in another "Breakfast with Dr. Tim". Of course the biggest news this week was the leak of a draft SCOTUS majority opinion on the new landmark abortion case from Mississippi. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Sat, April 23, 2022
Saturdays
Episode 02 - Saturdays Mike and Dr. Tim return to the scene of this crime (the first episode) for another "Breakfast with Dr. Tim". We talked longer than we planned because I was too lazy to turn off the mic. I'll be back before the next episode - I hope - to update these show notes and chapters with relevant info. Until then... Go Podcasting! -- Mike
Tue, April 19, 2022
Hello World
Episode 01 - Hello World There has to be a first episode, and this is what I have to show for it. Dr. Tim and I make a go at our first recording at our favorite local Austin breakfast spot. We ended the recording rather abruptly as we get the feel for recording in the middle of a busy restaurant. Fortunately, Dr. Tim is a frequent flyer at the diner, and we expect to be let back in again in a few weeks. :) Some links that I mention in the wrap-up at the end of the show. Podcasting 2.0 Adam Curry and the Value 4 Value model for Podcasting newpodcastapps.com Much work to do on the microphone presence, but we'll get there, maybe. probably. tune in next time to see if we improve. Go Podcasting! -- Mike
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