Math and Musings
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.
Olympic trivia: 7/26/24
Mike and Franklin celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games with some Olympic trivia.
Rank-order challenge: 7/19/24
Mike and Franklin play the game that's sweeping the Internet: rank ordering various items... without changing.
Atlantic City '24: 7/12/24
Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Atlantic City... this time accompanied by Mom!
Binghamton tour: 7/5/24
Mike and Franklin discuss their recent trip to Binghamton, highlighted by greasy diners and old-school pizzerias.
Elmira, New York: 6/28/24
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
Mike and Franklin discuss their baseball-themed excursion to Hagerstown, Maryland.
Last day of school: 6/14/24
Mike, in classic teacher form, gives Franklin a test on the last day of school.
Birthday celebration: 6/7/24
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
Mike and Franklin discuss Virginia vacations, Virginia history, and snack food history.
Virginia Studies: 5/24/24
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.