Podcast

Shade Tree Mechanic (MM #3780)

I’m not the handiest guy around, but I can fix some things if I have to. When it comes to fixing cars, I usually have a pro take care of things. I’ve never considered myself a shade tree mechanic, even though I worked on them many years ago. But when it comes to modern machinery……

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Do Not Use (MM #3779)

Have you ever seen or heard the ads that say do not use if allergic? I’ve noticed this wording used in many medication ads. So, how do you know if you’re allergic to something before you try it? I realize that the wording is likely needed to make the government happy, but…   

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First Digit (MM #3778) 

For most people getting older isn’t that big a deal. I usually feel that way, except when that first digit changes every ten years. When you’re younger, you get excited about the numbers. But, as you get older…   

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Professional Wrestling (MM #3777)

Like many people, I grew up watching professional wrestling on TV. But, as I got older, I didn’t keep up. But recently, I found out the I could watch classic matches from the 1980s on Peacock. So, of course, I’m currently traveling down memory lane…   

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2020 Olympics (MM #3776)

They may be a year late, but the 2020 Olympics are finally underway. And many people are excited to watch some of their favorite sports like gymnastics and swimming. But personally, the games don’t seem to be as exciting as they were back when I was younger. And I think I know why…  

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Slow News Week (MM #3775)

If you’ve ever hung out at a newspaper or in a radio or TV newsroom, you’ve likely heard someone claim that it’s a slow news week. With the Mason Minute podcast, I have those too. Some weeks, it’s easy to find topics to discuss. But sometimes, no matter how hard I try, I’ve got nothing…

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Pills (MM #3774)

At many points during our life, most of us will take a variety of supplements, medications, and pills. And naturally, as we get older, we usually have to take more. And while I don’t have any issues with swallowing pills, I still don’t enjoy them. Because I think the biggest problem is…  

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Perspective (MM #3773)

Many people wish that everything we dealt with in life was simple. They yearn for the truth. But as many know, there is no single truth. A lot has to do with perspective. What may be true from your viewpoint might look much different from mine…  

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Big Hands (MM #3772)

People have always said that I have big hands. But over the weekend, I realized that my hands have shrunk. I honestly don’t think they’re as large as they once were. I know that doctors say we shrink as we get older, but do our hands shrink too? I’m confused…  

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Fungus (MM #3771)

We all have things in life that bother us. For me, it’s fingernails and toenails. I’ve always had a bit of a phobia about them, and one thing that honestly freaks me out is commercials for toenail fungus. For some reason, they often run in the nightly news. But the other day, one company went…

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