Podcast

New Year’s Traditions (MM #4302)

As the page on the calendar turns, everyone is ready for new opportunities, good luck, and prosperity. There are many New Year’s traditions observed across the globe. Many of them involve food. Some people consider these things to be superstitions. I’d love to see the data that would tell us if these annual rituals work…

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2023 Is Here (MM #4301)

The year 2023 is here; well, it will be shortly. And I think it’s time for everyone to get on the same page. No, I’m not talking about politics or climate change. I’m thinking about something simple; and something on which we can all agree. As we enter the 23rd year of the century, we…

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Nepo Babies (MM #4300)

Nepotism has always had an impact on business. I first encountered it when I was still in high school. And while I could never benefit from it, I understood the harsh reality. In recent years the subject has had an increasing presence in the entertainment business, and they’ve even coined a slang term for the…

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Water Problems (MM #4299)

The recent cold weather has caused some severe problems throughout many southern states. We’ve had our share of issues here in Nashville too. Frozen pipes and numerous water problems have popped up all around town. I’ve never understood why this frequently happens in the south, even though our weather is never as bad as it…

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Sludge (MM #4298)

It didn’t matter what mode of transportation you used to travel over the Christmas holiday. It was a nightmare for many people. Air travelers are still having issues. We headed north to Indiana on Saturday and weren’t sure what road conditions we’d encounter. Most roads were good, except the interstate through Kentucky. I’m not sure…

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Skirts (MM #4297)

I don’t always keep up with the latest trends. While I’ve never been considered a trendy person, I used to try to stay on top of them. The other day I was reading about the top trend of 2022. And I was surprised by how many I knew. But there was one I missed, men’s…

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Demographics (MM #4296)

Math was never my favorite subject in school. I always got good grades but never thought numbers would become a primary focus in my career. During my radio career, demographics were the numbers that concerned me. They’re also my focus today, in particular…

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Candy Canes (MM #4295)

This year, I’ve noticed more people on social media claim that they don’t like candy canes. Some have even compared them to how they feel about candy corn around Halloween. I’ve always enjoyed them, but I’m a traditionalist preferring the red and white ones…

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The North Pole (MM #4294)

The other night, I had some trouble sleeping. And while I was awake thinking of everything I had to do before Christmas, I started thinking about Santa Claus. Why does Santa still live and work at the North Pole? Is that the best location to get everything done? Perhaps it’s time for Santa to consider…

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Invest Your Time (MM #4293)

Today, with so many entertainment options, it’s often frustrating trying to figure out where to invest your time. These days, I can choose between something on cable, internet video, or one of the many streaming services. I could spend hours trying to find something to watch. My time is valuable, and I hate making the…

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