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
- 1081
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ice Cream Float (MM #4491)
My wife came home from the grocery store recently; with a half gallon of vanilla ice cream and a six-pack of root beer. She was in the mood for a root beer float. I've enjoyed making ice cream floa…
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Sun 09 Jul 2023
Too Hot (MM #4490)
This weather is tearing me up! We've had numerous storms, but that's not the biggest issue. It's too hot. Over the last week, the world has been experiencing the hottest average daily temperatures…
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Sat 08 Jul 2023
Smart Shopping Cart (MM #4489)
An East Coast grocery store chain is testing a new smart shopping cart. It's similar to the technology used by Amazon in their Go stores a couple of years ago. A small iPad-type device is attached …
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Fri 07 Jul 2023
Service Outage (MM #4488)
There's strength in numbers; that's what they've often told us. And the other night, I found out that was true in a new way. For the longest time, I thought a service outage and a service interrupt…
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Thu 06 Jul 2023
Rear Windows (MM #4487)
I've noticed more cars and trucks here in Tennessee with tinted windows. People use the excuse that it helps keep the vehicle cooler, but I'm betting it has more to do with not wanting people to loo…
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Wed 05 Jul 2023
Top Songs (MM #4486)
I've never understood why radio stations feel the need to do special programs over the holidays. They never sound as good as regular programming. And this has been going on for decades. And I'm no…
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Tue 04 Jul 2023
Razor Blades (MM #4485)
Years ago, my father warned me that there would come a day when I would hate shaving. And, of course, he was correct. Like most men, I hated shaving soon after I needed to do it daily. To this day…
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Mon 03 Jul 2023
Pepsi Colachup (MM #4484)
For decades, hot dog lovers have argued whether it's okay to put ketchup on a hot dog. I'm a purist who says ketchup has no business near that bun. But a company known for battling to change percep…
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Sun 02 Jul 2023
Sun Tea (MM #4483)
For many, when the weather gets steamy, it's the perfect time for iced tea. Here in the south, anytime is a perfect time for tea. But during the hazy, hot summer months, start making sun tea. But …
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Sat 01 Jul 2023
All You Can Eat All You Can Eat (MM #4482)
I was 5 or 6 when I visited my first all-you-can-eat restaurant, King's Buffet, in Cheyenne, WY. I loved a good buffet. For that matter, I loved the mediocre ones too. And my waistline never recov…
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Fri 30 Jun 2023
Spam Texts (MM #4481)
Over the last few years, spam texts have become a growing problem for most people. I get anywhere from five to ten in a week, and the numbers keep increasing monthly. Here in Tennessee, we have a n…
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Thu 29 Jun 2023
Drive-Thrus (MM #4480)
During the pandemic, many businesses had to get creative in attracting customers to their stores. Since many didn't want to go inside and be around people, many took a cue from fast-food restaurants…
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Wed 28 Jun 2023
Traffic Light (MM #4479)
I've touched on this subject before, but I don't remember if it was on The Mason Minute podcast or my Road Warrior video blog. I'm talking about traffic light etiquette. I've noticed more people ha…
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Tue 27 Jun 2023
Checkout Line (MM #4478)
We were out doing some shopping recently, and I noticed something that seems to be happening regularly. When standing in the checkout line, people no longer care about the people behind them. More …
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Mon 26 Jun 2023
Meatball Sandwiches (MM #4477)
Whenever I look at a menu, there are personal favorites that I have to try at least once. Meatball sandwiches are an example of one of those items. I'm always searching for a good meatball sandwich…
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Sun 25 Jun 2023
Media Bias (MM #4476)
In recent years there's been lots of discussion about media bias. And while I can agree with some aspects of the topic, perhaps all my years in the media make me a bit biased. But the other night, …
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Sat 24 Jun 2023
Proofreader (MM #4475)
Early in my media career, I learned that having a good proofreader or editor was extremely important. It's a skill that some people don't possess. I always needed one to catch my small mistakes whe…
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Fri 23 Jun 2023
Lying Flatism (MM #4474)
Scrolling through my online newsfeed over the weekend, I found a news story I had to read. It was a discussion about a new lifestyle trend called lying flatism. When I saw the story's headline, I t…
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Thu 22 Jun 2023
Secondhand Shopping (MM #4473)
In recent years, the practice of secondhand shopping has increased rapidly. With many shoppers desiring designer clothing, the need to save money and look fashionable has grown. While some prefer t…
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Wed 21 Jun 2023
Air Conditioning (MM #4472)
For many, air conditioning was once a luxury that's become a necessity. I grew up in a house without AC, but today couldn't imagine living without it. But as much as it seems commonplace, some stil…
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Tue 20 Jun 2023
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