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
- 1077
- Years Active
- 2022 - 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
Refillable Products (MM #5174)
Sustainability is a topic that's extremely important to people throughout the world. And young people, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, are very focused on the subject. That makes sense since they…
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Thu 22 May 2025
Weather Radio (MM #5173)
If you live in an area that often experiences severe weather, a weather radio is a good thing to own. While phone apps that track weather are good, they won't wake you from a dead sleep like a radio …
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Wed 21 May 2025
ATM (MM #5172)
I started using an ATM to do my banking back in the late 1970s. Back then, they were extremely convenient. Lately, it seems like anything but convenient. I don't visit a kiosk very often, thanks to d…
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Tue 20 May 2025
Happier (MM #5171)
Even before we started working from home during the pandemic, researchers began looking into how remote work impacted our lives. Now, a little over five years later, they're releasing their findings.…
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Mon 19 May 2025
Wholesale Clubs (MM #5170)
For the last few decades, wholesale clubs have been an excellent way for families to save money on things they can buy in bulk. For many people, if you can't find it at Costco or Sam's Club, you don'…
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Sun 18 May 2025
This Location Closed (MM #5169)
There's no denying that COVID-19 changed our world. Many businesses didn't survive the loss of business. And for many that did, the struggle continues. Many national chains are losing locations at a …
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Sat 17 May 2025
Sinking (MM #5168)
Research says that many major US cities are slowly sinking. Nashville is one of them. Other cities with the same issues include Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and New York. Some of the reasons are…
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Fri 16 May 2025
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