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The Mike Neumann Show
by Mike Neumann
A variety podcast, minus the singing and dancing. You're welcome.
Episodes
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Sporty Ballerina
Episode 85: Sporty Ballerina The discussion explored how performing arts and sports overlap, and whether AI could make subjective athletic judging more consistent. Tim imagined a world-class performing arts environment in Austin, potentially including ballet training and performance facilities…
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Dispersion
Episode 84: Dispersion Today's conversation ranged from childhood memories and the anniversary of Sputnik 1 to present day SpaceX launches, satellite networks, autonomous transportation, and Austin’s distributed urban development pattern despite the Central Planner's ongoing efforts to turn…
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Chauncey
Episode 83: Chauncey Mike and Dr. Tim discuss the intersection of entropy, social maintenance, and the complexities of legal systems. Go Podcasting! -- Mike The needs are still there, folks. Seriously. Even still in August 2026. Especially since we have a bunch of new flooding in much of the same...
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The Other Side of 250
Episode 82: The Other Side of 250 Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss various topics, including Dr. Tim's experience renewing his driver's license and passing the eye test without glasses, attributing it to frequent use of over-the-counter eye drops. They delve into the implications of...
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Deadlines and Dreams
Episode 81: Deadlines and Dreams Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen begin their discussion with the challenges of allergy season in Texas. Duh. They explore the evolution of publishing, highlighting print-on-demand as accessible and cost-effective. Dr. Tim shares his current experience with a...
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Smörgåsbord
Episode 80: Smörgåsbord Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss recent space travel news, including SpaceX's Starship v3 successful launch and Blue Origin's static test explosion. They note Starship's ability to reach orbit and deploy dummy satellites despite engine issues, and mention…
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Max Plancked
Episode 79: Max Plancked Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss their experiences with AI engines, particularly DuckDuckGo's AI, which has been providing detailed answers to complex queries. Tim explores theoretical physics, focusing on the Higgs field and the holographic principle, which...
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Good Vibrations
Episode 78: Good Vibrations Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss reconciling science and religion, focusing on quantum mechanics and general relativity. They explore reality as a projection of information, referencing the Higgs field and holographic principle. Tim explains quantum…
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Turtles
Episode 77: Turtles Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss various topics in episode 77 of the Mike Neumann Show. They reminisce about childhood games and experiences, including Tim's recollection of jumping into a deep ravine and Mike's son's imaginative play. They also touch on the...
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Seinfeldish
Episode 76: Seinfeldish Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss their experiences and reflections on travel, including an unrelated recent conversation where Dr. Tim started eight different trains of thought without concluding any. They reminisce about past trips, such as Dr. Tim's first...
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All Things
Episode 75: All Things Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen met up for their first chat of 2026, reflecting on nostalgia, existential topics, and much less weighty matters. Tim shares his experience of accidentally matching a new blanket to his wife's pillowcases. Tim explores YouTube videos on…
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Satellites and Streams
Episode 74: Satellites and Streams Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the development of a satellite-based streaming system for oil field data transmission in the early 1980s. Tim, who wrote the code for the system, explains its purpose: to transmit large data sets from remote oil wells…
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What Happened?
Episode 73: What Happened? Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss a story about a young man whose passport was reported stolen while traveling to a Caribbean country. The man was detained and deported, and his passport was confiscated. They debate the effectiveness of passports and the...
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Our Turn with AI
Episode 72: Our Turn with AI Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen reflect on past episodes and the range of their discussions. Mike mentions Apple's adoption of Podcasting 2.0 RSS namespace. Tim brings up the trustworthiness (or not) of AI engines which was prompted by a customer service…
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Eclecticish
Episode 71: Eclecticish Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen met once again for a little breakfast followed by conversation at our favorite North Austin, TX eatery. Never to be daunted by having nothing to discuss, we ended up stumbling around the barn a few times loosly on the subject of Morality…
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Language
Episode 70: Language Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the evolution of communication and current events in their 70th podcast episode. They critique the U.S. Senate's filibuster system in the context of the ongoing FY26 government "shutdown". The conversation shifts to the evolution of...
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Eschew Turbulent Flow
Episode 69: Eschew Turbulent Flow Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the concept of covenants in social interactions, emphasizing the importance of conditional and unconditional covenants in various contexts, including art and music. They explore the emotional connections formed through...
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The Valley
Episode 68: The Valley Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the decline in SpaceX's launch frequency and the impact of AI on media. They reflect on societal changes, including the rise of Eastern European tennis players and the generational divide. They critique the influence of advertising...
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Neighborhood Nukes
Episode 67: Neighborhood Nukes Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the reliability and environmental impact of wind turbines and nuclear power. They note that wind turbines are often inactive and can be unsightly, while nuclear power is seen as a cleaner, more reliable alternative. They…
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Untitled Episode
Episode 66: Untitled Episode Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim discuss the complexities of nation-building, using the current conflict between Israel and Iran as a case study. They explore the historical context of nation-building efforts in Japan, Germany, and the Middle East, noting the resistance to...
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Tucumcari
Episode 65: Tucumcari Mike and Dr. Tim discuss the concept of sustainability, emphasizing the need for systems to maintain homeostasis and the importance of thermodynamics. (Tim has a PhD, after all). They debate the sustainability of electric vehicles and nuclear power, with Tim advocating for...
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Tapering
Episode 64: Tapering Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the concept of "tapering", comparing it to the physiological state of athletes and how Tim is biding his time during reovations at his home. Tim shares his routine of 1200 sit-ups and an hour of stationary biking, which he has had to...
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Tariffic
Episode 63: Tariffic Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the impact of tariffs on trade, using a personal anecdote about Japanese beef as an example. They explore how tariffs are used to protect domestic industries and the broader implications for economic systems. The conversation touches...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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.…
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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.…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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
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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
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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,...
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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
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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
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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...
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A variety podcast, minus the singing and dancing. You're welcome.
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