The Aux Cable

By Ryan Matlock & Matthew Bird

Get plugged in to advice on everything! Join Ryan Matlock and Matthew Bird every week as they ponder YOUR questions.... more

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

The Aux Cable episodes:

February 22, 2018042: Evil YouTube Followers, Workplace Attitudes, and Painful Bowties, Oh MY!
Is this episode the answer to everything? No. Not even close.
Today, we discuss the how to respond when undesirable people follow your online content, how to improve your personality in the workplace, and why you should wear bowties proudly under threat of pain.
Question of the Week
Should Ryan stop making puns out of listeners’ names (Sorry Thomas)? Let us know on Twitter or in the comment section using the hashtag #AuxCableTrain. Also, remember to send us your improv ideas for future commercials!
Showlinks
Rodney
Stinging Nettles
“Bowties are cool”
Thomas the Tank Engine
The Inner Tube
Ho-!
Mitch
Official Sarah Stamp of Approval
Episode including the origin of “Sarah Approved (but not Sarah Tested)”
Episode including the origin of “Massive Almonds of Awkward”
Josiah’s playlist
Jay Jay the Jet Plane
Episode including the origin of “Sarah McAuxlan” and “In the Arms of Aux Cable”
Do you have a question for Ryan and Matthew? Send it to us and it might be answered!
Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music, and to Manalive Smith for supporting Ryan on Patreon.
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48min
February 08, 2018041: 8 MONTHS LATER…. Kerr Lenses, Dumb Proms, and Uniting Graduation Parties
Whoa, it’s Ryan and Matthew, coming at you with a brand new episode of the podcast, NOT recorded in 2017!
Today, we discuss the best resource to research Kerr Lenses, why prom is dumb and how to survive it, and what you should do to make your graduation as uniting for your different friend groups as possible. Hopefully we’re not too (tube) late to answer your questions!
Also, huge congrats to Abi and Rachel for winning the Aux Cable survey contest drawing! We’ll be in touch soon.
Question of the Week
What’s your opinion on prom? Let us know on Twitter or in the comment section using the hashtag #AuxButNotForgotten. Also, remember to send us your improv ideas for future commercials!
Showlinks
rp-photonics.com
Sarah’s podcast
Veritasium
Vsauce
Vihart
3Blue1Brown
Zoom
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56min
February 01, 2018 040: Angie and Sarah Return AGAIN!
Ryan and Matthew have totally NOT been tied up and locked in the closet (again) while Angie and Sarah fill in for them. What will Angie and Sarah discuss? You never know what will happen. I guess you’ll just have to listen to find out!

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30min
January 25, 2018039: We Answer NOT-Relationship Questions
You know how we’re always getting relationship questions? Well, NOT TODAY. Today we answer not-relationship questions!
We discuss worm death rates, what to do when you’re perfectly happy (mostly) being single, and how to maintain a long-distance friendship.
Question of the Week
How many worms do you think die each year crossing the sidewalk? Back up your conclusions with evidence and let us know on Twitter or in the comment section using the hashtag #FierceCableBeard.
Shownotes
Google Analytics
WordPress
Earthworm Article (as mentioned by Ryan)
Earthworm Quora question (as mentioned by Matthew)
When Two of Your Friends Start Dating (Blimey Cow)
My siblings are my bestest friends (part of the Blimey Cow video Seven Lies About Homeschoolers)
Lumerit
The Inner Tube
Whit’s End Podcast (where Ryan and Matthew first worked together)
We Have Faith (Star Trek song referenced by Matthew)
Matthew’s (Formerly) Daily Blog
42 (as mentioned by Matthew in conjunction with the answer to humanity)
U2 (as mentioned by Ryan)
Do you have a question for Ryan and Matthew? Send it to us and it might be answered!
Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music, and to Manalive Smith for supporting Ryan on Patreon.
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1h
January 18, 2018038: Anchor, Bad Influences, and Creating a Podcast
Ryan joins Matthew in OH CANADA to record a special episode!
We discuss our new favorite app, Anchor, as well as whether or not to spend time with friends who are bad influences, and what it takes to create a podcast.
Question of the Week
What are your thoughts on the (totally new) Anchor app? Is it hip with the kids, or has it gone the way of the record player? Let us know on Twitter or in the comment section using the hashtag #AuxCableAnchor.
Shownotes coming soon…probably.
Do you have a question for Ryan and Matthew? Send it to us and it might be answered!
Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music, and to Manalive Smith for supporting Ryan on Patreon.
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39min
January 11, 2018037: The Aux Cable Fancast Christmas 2017 Special
What happens when fans of the Aux Cable decide they want a Christmas special? Well, this does! Happy (Belated) Christmas!
We were seriously blown away by the incredible work that you all put into all of this. From the creative original segments, to getting Chris in on it, to making music, recording and producing the whole episode, just ALL OF IT! Both I (Ryan) and Matthew enjoyed listening to it, and were touched by the simple fact that you FACEs took the time to put this together.
Question of the Week
Did you enjoy this episode by the fans for the fans? We sure did. Let us know on Twitter or in the comment section using the hashtag #AuxCableFancast.
Original Episode Uploaded December 21st, 2017: Soundcloud
Music: Franklin
Editing: Franklin
Segments: Franklin, Jeff Ross, Shining Dawn, Josiah the Carrot Stick, Awkward Potato, Bekah (Wiley Coyote), Chris Howard, & Masøn M.
Questions provided by: Kristen (Poulet Frit)
And thank you to all the other FACEs that helped brainstorm and who supported this project during production.
Do you have a question for Ryan and Matthew? Send it to us and it might be answered!
Special thanks to Franklin (Propelling Point) for the original Fancast intro and outro music.
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24min
September 01, 2017036: The Timey-Wimey Taylor Swift Episode
We’re back! There was a weird timey-wimey vortex thing that happened and it caused us to lose some time. Or space. Or something like that. I promise it makes sense if you listen to our explanation in this all-new episode! Also, what’s up with Taylor Swift?
Questions of the Week
How was your summer? What do you think about Taylor Swift’s new single? Let us know on Twitter or the comment using the hashtag #TaylorAuxCable.
Taylor Swift’s Look What You Made Me Do
Out of the Box Theme Song

Do you have a question for Ryan and Matthew? Send it to us and it might be answered!
New episodes are on the way! We’re back, baby!
Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music.
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22min
June 18, 2017035: Promoting an Online Community and Three Hole Punch Confetti
Does your name determine your destiny? How do you promote an online community? And should you get a three-ring hole puncher JUST for the confetti it will produce? We find out in this week’s installment of the Aux Cable!
Question of the Week
Do you have evidence proving or disproving the idea that your name could influence your life? Let us know on Twitter or the comment using the hashtag #AuxCableName.
Mahna Mahna Phenomahna
Airplane Podcast Reference – The Whit’s End Podcast

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Watch us record future episodes LIVE by pledging to our Patreon campaign.
Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music.
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51min
June 07, 2017034: Creating Content You Don’t Consume, Improv Music, and Our NEW INSIDE JOKE!
If you don’t read comic books, should you really be writing one? How do you write a short song about joy and hope that’s under 30 seconds and then record it? Matthew and Ryan answer both of those and discuss fidget cubes! But first, we introduce our brand new inside joke.
Question of the Week
Is it okay to squish spiders? Is it murder? Share your thoughts by commenting on our website or tweeting at us with #RIPspiderAuxCable.
Links
Adventures in Odyssey Imagination Station – Inspiration for commercial
Linux Multimedia Studio – Music production software
Double Knots – Ryan’s song
Pick-Up Puns – Ryan’s other song
Garrett Vandenberg – musician and cool guy
Survey
We want to hear from you! That’s why we created a survey so you can give us your thoughts and feedback about the show. When you fill out the survey, you can also enter our giveaway! We’re giving away an Amazon or Google Play gift card and a 30-minute video call with Ryan and Matthew. So what are you waiting for? Complete the survey! Pretty please?
Do you have a question for Ryan and Matthew? Send it to us and it might be answered!
Watch us record future episodes LIVE by pledging to our Patreon campaign.
Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music.
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57min
May 28, 2017033: Can Guys and Gals be “Just Friends” and Freelance Media Production
How do you go about getting long-term clients as a freelance content creator? Ryan and Matthew share their experiences and advice! But first… Can girls and boys be “just friends”? Maybe. Or maybe not!
Question of the Week
What do you think? Can girls and boys be “just friends”? Or would romantic feelings inevitably get in the way? Tell us by commenting on our website or tweeting at us with #AuxCableFriends.
Links
UpWork – freelance work platform
Survey
We want to hear from you! That’s why we created a survey so can give us your thoughts and feedback about the show. When you fill out the survey, you can also enter our giveaway! We’re giving away an Amazon or Google Play gift card and a 30-minute video call with Ryan and Matthew. So what are you waiting for? Complete the survey! Pretty please?
Have something on your mind? Send us your questions and we’ll try to help!
Watch us record future episodes LIVE by pledging to our Patreon campaign.
Special thanks to Gabe Miller for our intro and outro music.
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51min

FAQs about The Aux Cable:

How many episodes does The Aux Cable have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.