Podcast

Celebrity Restaurants (MM #4112)

Famous people have been investing in or owning restaurants for as long as many of us can remember. Celebrity Restaurants tend to come and go. And often, it has nothing to do with the name on the sign. Nashville has a long history of restaurants using celebrity names. The other day I read a funny…

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Out Of Office (MM #4111)

When heading out on vacation, many people leave an out-of-office message on their email and voicemail. It’s a simple courtesy to let people know you likely won’t be responding for a day or two; or even for a week. But those simple messages don’t stop some people who want something immediately. It’s been going on…

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Cryptocurrency (MM #4110)

Cryptocurrency seems to be one of the hottest investment trends over the last few years. And while there’s a lot of buzz surrounding this new form of investment, it still makes many people nervous. I understand the theory behind the concept, but I’m still confused. Perhaps it should be left to people who can afford…

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New Stadium (MM #4109)

For many sports fans, the in-person experience is most important. And for many NFL teams, a new or renovated stadium is always on the mind of team owners. Even though most owners are billionaires, they usually want someone to pay for that new stadium. Today, Nashville and Cleveland are discussing the prospects of replacing their…

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Charging Cables (MM #4108)

The European Union recently ruled that phone and tablet makers will have to start using USB-C charging cables and ports. Of course, Apple is the company that will see the most impact from this. And while those rules don’t affect us, they could very soon…

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Makeup (MM #4107)

Like many men, I don’t know a lot about makeup. Now, as someone who’s been married over half his life, I know a few things. But I was shocked to hear that Revlon, one of the world’s largest cosmetic companies, had just filed for bankruptcy. After reading a few news stories about the subject, I…

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EGOT (MM #4106)

Last week, Jennifer Hudson won a Tony award. And while that’s a big deal for anyone, more importantly, it helped her round out the EGOT. She is now one of less than 20 people to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. Think about that…

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Snack Trends (MM #4105)

I can get lost for hours reading silly online news stories. And like many people, I love reading articles that are pure nonsense. The other day I found a story that discussed the top snack trends from the year you were born. Of course, I sat there, scrolled through eighty pages, and kept asking myself,…

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Hollywood (MM #4104)

Many people feel Hollywood is often out of touch with the real world. People often accuse them of saying one thing and doing another. But recently, some key figures in movies and TV have agreed to changes that they hope will impact our society…

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Recession (MM #4103)

Many people think that the U.S. is about to enter into a recession. And with many stories I read, I think some people want this to happen. Some experts claim we can’t avoid it, but others feel the opposite. To me, this is both frustrating and confusing…

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