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
Juneteenth (MM #4471)
Today is Juneteenth, a day observed as a federal holiday for the last couple of years. Though many states still choose not to make it a state-sanctioned holiday. In our current politically-charged …
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Mon 19 Jun 2023
Lawn Tools (MM #4470)
Throughout the years, I've spent a lot of time in stores like The Home Depot and Lowes, looking for numerous lawn tools. We've spent time looking for everything from lawn movers to string trimmers a…
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Sun 18 Jun 2023
Grimace (MM #4469)
McDonald's is once again featuring some of their beloved advertising characters. Recently we discussed the return of the Hamburglar. But this week, another long-time favorite, Grimace, has been the…
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Sat 17 Jun 2023
The Final (MM #4468)
Now don't get your hopes up. We're not announcing that this is the final episode of The Mason Minute podcast. But we are talking about false promises. Have you ever noticed that when someone says …
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Fri 16 Jun 2023
Oil Production (MM #4467)
Over the last few years, gas prices have fluctuated wildly. COVID-19 played a big part, but lately, it's all about making up those lost profits. Many companies are trying to reduce oil production t…
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Thu 15 Jun 2023
Hidden Costs (MM #4466)
Prices are rising for everything in our lives. And while I understand cost increases to a point, I get the sense that many companies are simply being greedy. They raise prices because they can get …
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Wed 14 Jun 2023
File Boxes (MM #4465)
By now, I'm sure you've seen the pictures of all the file boxes former President Trump had taken to Mar-a-Lago. Like many, I was shocked when I saw the images of his papers stored in the bathroom an…
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Tue 13 Jun 2023
Lifetime Allotment (MM #4464)
We all have things we're passionate about. But throughout our life, those passions can change. For me, sports is a great example. When I was much younger, sports consumed my life, I was a great p…
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Mon 12 Jun 2023
Closed Caption (MM #4463)
For many years, closed caption services for television have aided those with hearing loss. But the other day, I saw some of my longtime music and radio friends discussing that they were also using t…
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Sun 11 Jun 2023
The Barbie Movie (MM #4462)
The Summer movie season is starting to heat up. And one of the most talked about movies of the year will be hitting the theaters in July, the Barbie movie. It stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling a…
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Sat 10 Jun 2023
Bagged Ice (MM #4461)
There are days when I gripe and grumble. Okay, there are too many of those days, but deep down inside, I know how good my life is. Today, I've got bagged ice on my mind. When I was growing up, we …
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Fri 09 Jun 2023
Work-Life Balance (MM #4460)
In recent years many people have struggled to find the perfect work-life balance. Then the pandemic came along, and it made us all realize just our precious our time on Earth is. I've always strugg…
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Thu 08 Jun 2023
Morning Routine (MM #4459)
Most of us have a typical morning routine. I always have to check emails, answer a few, and crunch some numbers. I always do that before I hop in the shower, grab my breakfast and head out the door…
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Wed 07 Jun 2023
First Time For Everything (MM #4458)
Having spent so much of my life surrounded by music, first in radio and then in the music business, I often think in song titles or lyrics. Yesterday I had an old country song come to mind. My inte…
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Tue 06 Jun 2023
Debt Ceiling (MM #4457)
The government finally came together last week and passed debt ceiling legislation so we won't default on our bills. Some experts all along said we had nothing to worry about. Neither political par…
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Mon 05 Jun 2023
Water Slide (MM #4456)
Every day when I head home from work, I pass by a water slide that's part of the Nashville Metro Parks Department. It's only open from Memorial to Labor Day, but kids are there enjoying the slides u…
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Sun 04 Jun 2023
Egg Day (MM #4455)
Did you know that every day of the year is a unique celebration? I've been tracking these pseudo-holidays for decades, first on the radio and now on social media. Yesterday was National Donut Day. …
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Sat 03 Jun 2023
Emergency Braking (MM #4454)
In recent years, most new cars come with automatic emergency braking. It helps your vehicle avoid rear-end collisions if you don't react quickly. Right now, most automakers are voluntarily taking p…
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Fri 02 Jun 2023
Retail Theft (MM #4453)
Retail theft continues to rise at a rapid rate. One grocery store chain in Maryland says they've seen a ten-fold jump in shoplifting over the last five years. We've discussed the increasing number …
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Thu 01 Jun 2023
High Rollers (MM #4452)
Las Vegas has long been a place for people to get away and have a good time. Get lucky, and you win a few games and still go home with some cash. Plus, you might get comped a free meal or room. Bu…
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Wed 31 May 2023
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