The Mason Minute
Musings From the Mind Of Kevin Mason; a retired radio guy who just won't give up the microphone.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 1079
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Big Boy (MM #5009)
Across America, Big Boy restaurants are long known for their double-decker burgers and statues of their chubby mascot outside the front door. The restaurant is a franchise, so many areas of the count…
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Sun 08 Dec 2024
Chi-Chi's (MM #5008)
In the 80s and 90s, if you wanted to eat at a nice Mexican restaurant, you would probably go to Chi-Chi's. Technically, it was Tex-Mex. But for many, it was the first place where people tried fajitas…
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Sat 07 Dec 2024
Getting Colder (MM #5007)
Now that it's December, we're seeing the Winter weather moving in. In some parts of the U.S., heavy snow, and in places like Middle Tennessee, it's getting colder. We've had a couple of what I call s…
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Fri 06 Dec 2024
Christmas Shopping (MM #5006)
Have you been to the mall lately? It used to be a magical place this time of year. But it's not the same. Christmas shopping used to be unique, but not anymore. It's always been crazy. The crowds, th…
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Thu 05 Dec 2024
Wings (MM #5005)
I've never been a person who likes getting their hands dirty when they eat. Sure, I can handle burgers and pizza, but ribs and wings aren't something I prefer. At age 12, my nephew Will is a connoiss…
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Wed 04 Dec 2024
Brain Rot (MM #5004)
If my memory serves me correctly, the internet, as we know it, is just over 30 years old. While technically it dates back to 1983, the browser-based World Wide Web debuted in 1993. That means I've sp…
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Tue 03 Dec 2024
Overtime (MM #5004)
I've been following sports for a long time. Some of my earliest memories are going to games with my father when he did radio play-by-play. I followed in his footsteps for a short time in my radio car…
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Mon 02 Dec 2024
High School (MM #5002)
Whenever I head back to Indiana to see my nieces and nephews, I hear stories of how they're doing in school. Two of my nephews are currently in high school. One is a Senior, the other a Junior. Their…
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Sun 01 Dec 2024
Half Zip (MM #5001)
I realize that I can sometimes sound like a grumpy old man. That's the life of a Baby Boomer. I never complain about big things, only the silly things that aren't really an issue; you know, first-wor…
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Sat 30 Nov 2024
5K (MM #5000)
It may be Black Friday, but don't worry; I haven't taken up running. When people started jogging in the 1970s, I tried it for a moment, a very brief moment. I have always hated running. I never liked…
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Fri 29 Nov 2024
Eating (MM #4999)
Happy Thanksgiving! For many, it's been a challenging year, but there is so much to be thankful for today and every day. Many people have traditions that are associated with Thanksgiving. For some, i…
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Thu 28 Nov 2024
No Singing (MM #4998)
The motion picture Wicked has already grossed $175 million worldwide in just one week. My wife will see it with some of our nieces and nephews on Friday. I took her to see it on Broadway years ago, a…
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Wed 27 Nov 2024
Brazen (MM #4997)
Nashville is still one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., And that means we continue to deal with the growing pains that many cities face. Increased crime is one of the bigger issues. Stolen …
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Tue 26 Nov 2024
Dollar Bills (MM #4996)
You should take note if you're thinking about using cash when you're out shopping this holiday season. Some stores will be looking at your dollar bills closely. Stores like Walmart and Target will no…
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Mon 25 Nov 2024
Fajitas (MM #4995)
For many people, visiting their favorite Mexican restaurant often means margaritas, tacos, chimichangas, and fajitas. And while many people know that I love tacos, I also splurge every now and then a…
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Sun 24 Nov 2024
Holiday Baking (MM #4994)
If you've watched any TV lately, there's no doubt that the holidays are almost here. The never-ending number of commercials is just one of the obvious clues. I can tell by the number of teases for th…
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Sat 23 Nov 2024
Manifest (MM #4993)
I did my best to keep up with pop culture and the latest trends for decades. When I worked in radio, knowing everything my listeners were interested in was essential. But in recent years, that hasn't…
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Fri 22 Nov 2024
Doomsday (MM #4992)
When you talk of Doomsday to those of a certain age, the thought of nuclear war comes to mind. But the concept actually dates back thousands of years. In recent months, a fish associated with Doomsda…
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Thu 21 Nov 2024
Cup Of Cocoa (MM #4991)
If someone offers you a cup of cocoa, you can assume a few things. It's likely cold outside, and perhaps they don't like coffee. But you might want to consider having a cup more often. Scientists are…
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Wed 20 Nov 2024
Standing Or Sitting (MM #4990)
For years, doctors have been telling us the worst thing we can do for our health is sit behind a desk all day. The lack of movement is bad for us in so many ways. Some think a standing desk is a solu…
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Tue 19 Nov 2024
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