The Mike Neumann Show

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...