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  

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  

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. 

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

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

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. << yeah, most of that was generated by an LLM. Not bad, kids! And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way! The Johner Boys - Thunder Go Podcasting! -- Mike

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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