The Mason Minute
Daily musings from the mind of Kevin Mason; a retired radio guy who just won't give up the microphone. Looking for an idea of what the podcast sounds like? Think Andy Rooney meets Paul Harvey..... with better eyebrows and less talent!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 384
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
TV News (MM #5194)
The business of news is in constant flux. How it's gathered, reported, and presented is constantly changing. They have been for decades. For many years, people got the information they needed from th…
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Wed 11 Jun 2025
Zebra On The Loose (MM #5193)
Sometimes, I see items in my newsfeed and shake my head in disgust. Last week, I saw the stories online. There was a zebra on the loose south of Nashville. A couple from nearby Murfreesboro decided t…
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Tue 10 Jun 2025
No Good Deed (MM #5192)
Since yesterday, the phrase no good deed goes unpunished, rolling through my head. It was one of those weekends. We traveled to Northern Kentucky to watch one of my nephews play baseball. The drive o…
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Mon 09 Jun 2025
Times Have Changed (MM #5191)
For years, I never understood old people trying to explain how young they looked and felt. Now that I'm old, I get it. I'm not saying I look young, but I'm always pleased when people still think I'm …
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Sun 08 Jun 2025
So Many Comedians (MM #5190)
Some people say that we're living in the golden age of comedy. Of course, they often say the same about the 1950s, the 1970s, and even the 1990s. One thing I've noticed is that we have so many comedi…
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Sat 07 Jun 2025
Remember Ronco (MM #5189)
Do you remember Ronco? If you watched any TV in the 70s or 80s, I'm betting you do. Perhaps you remember their founder and inventor, Ron Popeil. If neither of those rings true, you might recognize so…
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Fri 06 Jun 2025
Settlement (MM #5188)
Have you ever been involved in those class action lawsuits? I frequently get a settlement notice either via email or from the post office. I'm connected to so many websites that I get one of these th…
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Thu 05 Jun 2025
Battery Replacement (MM #5187)
While I love technology, I also like to hold onto my old stuff. People sometimes make fun of me for still using my old iPods. Sure, I've got an iPhone with all the bells and whistles, but I still lik…
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Wed 04 Jun 2025
Severe Headaches (MM #5186)
One of the current trends on TikTok is called the McMigrane Meal. It's spreading the word that people can get relief from migraines and severe headaches. The recommended cure is to drink a regular Co…
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Tue 03 Jun 2025
Price Change (MM #5185)
When we're shopping, we're always looking for a deal. We're conditioned to look for sales or price reductions. Big box stores like Walmart and Target have conditioned us to look for the big sign shin…
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Mon 02 Jun 2025
Creamsicle (MM #5184)
Like many kids, I loved it when I heard the bells of the ice cream truck heading down my street. I know they still exist, but they're not something you often see. Now that we have convenience stores,…
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Sun 01 Jun 2025
Mud Puddles (MM #5183)
There are things we enjoy when we're children that we can't imagine doing as adults. For me, a perfect example would be playing in mud puddles. The other day, I watched a kid playing do precisely tha…
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Sat 31 May 2025
Obsessed With Sports (MM #5182)
As a society, are we obsessed with sports? Perhaps it's just an American thing. Even in the off-season, every sport tries to stay in the public eye. We talk football year-round. When teams are elimin…
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Fri 30 May 2025
Pennies (MM #5181)
By now, you've probably heard about the government's plan to stop minting pennies. They found it costs more to make them than what they're worth. There are still numerous questions about how all of t…
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Thu 29 May 2025
Calculators (MM #5180)
Technology has often posed a challenge in school settings. Back in my day, pocket calculators started showing up in classrooms. At first, they were outlawed. However, teachers and administrators foun…
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Wed 28 May 2025
GOAT (MM #5179)
You're likely familiar with the acronym GOAT if you follow any sport. It's short for the greatest of all time. People continuously argue about the merit of which people should be considered the great…
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Tue 27 May 2025
Constant Reminder (MM #5178)
Today is Memorial Day here in the U.S., And perhaps I'm being a bit sensitive, But I've noticed in recent years how people feel the need on social media to tell us who we honor on this day. My timeli…
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Mon 26 May 2025
Perfect Treat (MM #5177)
I love dessert. You can look at me and see that I haven't skipped the sweets through the years. I don't have a sweet tooth, but I love most sweets. You'd think someone like me who hasn't missed many …
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Sun 25 May 2025
Marathons And Sprints (MM #5176)
My nephew, Ray, graduated from high school last night. And for him, it's a massive moment in his life. We all think that when we graduate. But, as I look back to my school days, I realize that while …
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Sat 24 May 2025
Barbecue (MM #5175)
Barbecue is a very personal food. Where you grew up or where you live now often determines your preferences. For some, it's brisket. For others, ribs. And then there's the people of love pulled pork.…
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Fri 23 May 2025
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