Podcast

War (MM #4585)

The world may not be at war yet, but we could be very close. Russia and Ukraine have been at odds for nearly a decade, and things escalated last year. Over the weekend, Hamas bombed Israel and reignited the Palestinian conflict, a fight that began back in the late 1940s. I grew up in the…

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Smooth Tear (MM #4584)

I’ve never given this much thought, but the folks at Charmin say many people have an issue tearing their toilet paper. They’ve spent years studying the subject and feel they have a solution to fix this issue. It’s starting to hit stores, and it’s called smooth-tear toilet paper. Instead of being perforated in a straight…

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Future Regret (MM #4583)

A commercial has been running on TV for years, promoting some gold buffalo coin. It claims to be limited proof, But I need to figure out how it can be since the ad’s been airing for so many years, but that’s not the real point of today’s podcast. In that commercial, the announcer reads a…

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The Perfect Omelet (MM #4582)

I talked about this subject six or eight years ago here on the podcast, but one of my favorite foods is the omelet. And while I often find some good ones, I always search for the perfect omelet. There’s a vast difference between a good one and a great one. I think the difference is…

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Giant Pandas (MM #4581)

Since the Early 1970s, the giant pandas have been a popular attraction at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Plus, zoos in Atlanta, San Diego, and Memphis have also been home to the beloved animals. But by early next year, no giant pandas will be left in America for the first time in 50 years….

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Skeletons (MM #4580)

If you’ve walked through a Home Depot or a Lowe’s, you’ve likely seen one of those giant skeletons. They’ve become a sensation over the last few years. Here in Nashville, a few homes keep their on display year-round. They’ve been the hot Halloween decoration, but that may change thanks to TikTok. A new oversized character…

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Revenue Sharing (MM #4579)

The television and motion picture writers are back on the job. But in many cases, they don’t have anyone to write for since the union representing actors and actresses remains on strike. Artificial intelligence has been a significant factor in the negotiations, but revenue sharing is the primary factor keeping everyone on the picket line….

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WEA (MM #4578)

Don’t be alarmed, but your smartphone will go off this afternoon. The government is testing the Wireless Emergency Alerts, or WEA for short. You’re probably familiar with the weekly EAS test on most radio and TV stations. Well, the WEA is a similar system, but targeted to smartphones. With so many people cutting the chord,…

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Window Of Time (MM #4577)

If you live in a city with a lot of traffic, you know timing is everything. You often must fine-tune your morning routine to be as efficient as possible. When driving in rush hour traffic, you know that when you leave for work matters. When hitting the road, there’s a window where heading out the…

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Monk Mode (MM #4576)

For many people, social media has become an addiction. They find it difficult to stop scrolling through their apps, reading, or posting the latest updates. But as we all know, sometimes life gets in the way, and we must get to work. Some have found a new way to put down their phone. They go…

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