Familiar Sight (MM #5119) The Mason Minute podcast

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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’t need it. I was a Sam’s Club member about 20 years ago, but didn’t use it much. I’m unsure how much money I saved by going there rather than going to Walmart, Target, or the grocery store. When you have a family with kids, the savings can add up. Many wonder how much the new tariffs will have on the prices at your favorite wholesale club. Experts are divided on the outcome… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7468ec').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7468ec.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7468ec").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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This Location Closed (MM #5169) 1:00

1 day ago1:00

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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 rapid clip. Many restaurants, convenience stores, and banks are closing. And it often happens overnight. You visit a store one day, and the next day, a sign taped to the door reads: this location closed. Have we overbuilt? Are they having problems finding people to work there? Could this be corporate greed? One thing is for sure: this trend isn’t ending anytime soon… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b74855a').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b74855a.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b74855a").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Sinking (MM #5168) 1:00

3 days ago1:00

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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 natural, and others are man-made. Now, this isn’t happening quickly. Nashville is sinking one millimeter per year. In other cities, the average is three millimeters per year. Researchers are trying to understand why and, more importantly, figure out what they can do to stop this. Some cities like Nashville are experiencing similar drops citywide. In other metropolitan areas, the dip can vary in different parts of town… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b749e7f').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b749e7f.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b749e7f").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Bury The Lede (MM #5167) 1:00

4 days ago1:00

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One of the first things you learn in journalism classes is to put the key information in the first paragraph of a story. If you don’t include the information up front, your professor will sternly remind you not to bury the lede. And yes, that’s the proper journalistic spelling for the word lead. That’s one of many things I learned in those classes. You don’t want people to think you’re describing the metal lead. People who write online news today don’t follow that rule anymore. They aim to get you to stay on the page and keep scrolling. I don’t think they’re worried about following the rules… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b74b79c').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b74b79c.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b74b79c").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Banned (MM #5166) 1:00

5 days ago1:00

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If you’re a baseball fan, yesterday’s biggest news didn’t happen on the field; it came from the commissioner’s office. Yesterday, they announced that 17 players previously banned from baseball are being reinstated. The catch: all of these former players were deceased. The real story is that with this change, both Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, from the 1919 Black Sox scandal, are now eligible for the Hall of Fame. After being banned in 1989 for betting on baseball, Pete Rose did everything he could to get reinstated. He tried for three decades to no avail. But now that he has passed, he’ll finally come up for a vote this Summer… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b74d42a').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b74d42a.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b74d42a").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Happiness (MM #5165) 1:00

6 days ago1:00

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Many people go through life searching for happiness. Some say that there’s no simple solution. But what if I told you there’s a way for everyone to add more joy to their life? And this is something most of us can do with just one change to ur routine. Technically, these aren’t my thoughts, but recent research on how to be happier. It doesn’t involve money, romance, or material possessions. Recent research says the time of day you wake up is the key to leading a more joyful life. By waking up at this time daily, we release endorphins that can make us happier and perhaps live longer… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b74eddb').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b74eddb.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b74eddb").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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ICE (MM #5164) 1:00

7 days ago1:00

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If you’ve followed national news over the last few weeks, you’ve likely heard stories of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, making arrests in hundreds of cities. They’ve been in Nashville for about a week. And as they’ve done everywhere, they’ve made hundreds of traffic stops and even stormed our lower Broadway tourist area. They’ve even taken young children as the school bus drops them off in the afternoon. It’s a scary time for our immigrant population, both those here legally and illegally. Many people question whether these agents are real or just posing as the real thing… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b750716').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b750716.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b750716").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Anna Jarvis (MM #5163) 1:00

8 days ago1:00

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On Mother’s Day, it goes without saying that we make sure to honor our mother, the mother of our children, perhaps a mother-in-law, a stepmother, and even our grandmothers. But there’s someone else we should acknowledge today: Anna Jarvis. She is the woman who created Mother’s Day. Anna’s mother was a community organizer who worked with women throughout her life. She encouraged them to be active in their community, working to ensure that children lived happy and healthy lives. Anna, inspired by her mother’s work, created an event to honor the service our mothers provide. The rest is history, but it has a unique twist… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7520e7').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7520e7.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7520e7").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Numbers (MM #5162) 1:00

9 days ago1:00

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At their essence, numbers are simple. Now I’m not talking about complex mathematical equations. I’m talking about the digits on the front and back of your favorite athlete’s jersey. To many, those numbers may seem trivial. There’s only room for one or two on each jersey, so they must be under 100. Some athletes are given a uniform, and they take what they get. But those digits are essential for many as they rise through the sports ranks. They mean something. They become part of an athlete’s persona. Call it superstition or silliness. But while they may not matter to you, they do to the person wearing them… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b753a30').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b753a30.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b753a30").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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The Pope (MM #5161) 1:00

10 days ago1:00

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The Conclave has released the white smoke, which means we have a new pope, Leo the XIV. I understand that this is important if you’re Catholic, but why do so many others care? I’m not Catholic, but what’s the difference between any of them? My wife, who is Catholic, says there’s a lot of nuance to how each rules the church. The big news, and perhaps why so many care, is that this one is American. That’s a first. Throughout the day yesterday, I was amused at how many people wondered if he was a Cubs or White Sox fan. That made me laugh. That’s so “Chicago”. He’s from the Southside, and that’s very telling… Click Here To Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts TuneIn iHeartRadio Pandora Deezer Blubrry Bullhorn CastBox Castro fyyd.de Gaana iVoox Listen Notes myTuner Radio Overcast OwlTail Player.fm PocketCasts Podbay Podbean Podcast Addict Podcast Index Podcast Republic Podchaser Podfan Podtail Radio Public Radio.com Reason.fm RSSRadio Vurbl We.fo Yandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b75542c').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b75542c.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b75542c").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Jamais Vu (MM #5160) 1:00

11 days ago1:00

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I'm sure you're familiar with the term, deja vu. It's the feeling of having experienced something before, despite it being a brand-new situation. I can't count the number of times I've felt deja vu. Doctors explain why we feel it by comparing our brain to a computer hard drive. All these bits of memory spinning around get jumbled in our brain and cause a hiccup in our brain's hard drive. But have you ever heard of the opposite of deja vu? It's scarce, but documented. It's called jamais vu. And it's a familiar situation that feels strangely unfamiliar... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7568ac').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7568ac.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7568ac").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Oxygen (MM #5159) 1:00

12 days ago1:00

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You don't have to remember too much of what you learned in high school science class to know that nothing on Earth survives without oxygen. For decades, researchers have worked to pinpoint when they expect the planet to die. Does climate change make a difference in this prediction? The answer is probably. I know that's a bit wishy-washy, but there is one thing that the researchers and scientists know. As the planet warms, CO2 levels are impacted. And when they drop, that will affect photosynthesis. If we don't have that, oxygen isn't made. You know what happens then... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7579ac').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7579ac.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7579ac").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Royal Kingdom (MM #5158) 1:00

13 days ago1:00

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I see the ads multiple times every night. They're all over television, and you can't escape them online. The ads are for a game called Royal Kingdom. It's the follow-up to the game Royal Match. I first noticed the TV commercials a couple of months ago. Celebrities like LeBron James and Kevin Hart promote the fact that the game has no ads and no wi-fi is needed. Recently, celebs like Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco were added to the mix. In total, ten celebrities are being paid to promote the game. Even though there are no ads, the makers of the game expect to make a lot of money... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b758ab4').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b758ab4.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b758ab4").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Influencers (MM #5157) 1:00

14 days ago1:00

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Influencers are a hot topic when it comes to social media marketing. There are different scales and categories as to how they work. But today, many companies turn to people with a large social media following. Often, the size of the following, while important, isn't the key driver to measuring someone's online social influence. People listened to musicians, actors, models, and TV personalities through the years. But how much longer will relying on the word of influencers last? Researchers have turned to AI to predict the types of people we will likely look to in the future... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b759b8c').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b759b8c.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b759b8c").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Mashups (MM #5156) 1:00

15 days ago1:00

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I've spent most of my life surrounded by music. With decades in the radio business and 15 years in the music business, it's more than just a hobby. But lately, I spend more time listening to music like everyone else. I still spend 8 to 10 hours daily listening to radio, satellite radio, or one of my streaming services. We all have different ways to find new music. Sometimes, friends give us tips, or the social media algorithms offer many new choices. Lately, YouTube has been suggesting song mashups to me frequently. And usually, the suggestions are spot on... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b75ace3').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b75ace3.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b75ace3").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Amusement Parks (MM #5155) 1:00

16 days ago1:00

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Growing up, I loved amusement parks. And having lived in numerous states, I've visited dozens. I even had the chance to enjoy the park in Chicago, where my father grew up before it closed in the late 1960s. I saw the news the other day that Six Flags America outside of Washington DC was closing after this Summer season. I've been to so many that are already long gone. Are theme parks like Disneyland and Disney World squeezing out the smaller parks? I thought they might, but research says smaller parks are increasing. Over the last decade, there's been more growth in the numbers than I expected... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b75bd94').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b75bd94.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b75bd94").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Cracker Barrel (MM #5154) 1:00

17 days ago1:00

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Many chain restaurants are struggling. Especially the ones that have lots of locations. The COVID-19 pandemic affected all businesses in some way. However, some restaurants were having issues before 2020. Cracker Barrel was one of those restaurants. They went into the pandemic with profits lagging. New management came in and made some changes. They've added alcohol to their menu. They've removed some longtime favorites from the menu. That helped business, but there was one thing that many people felt was a big issue, their decor. Longtime customers love it, but many avoid the restaurant because of it... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b75ce58').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b75ce58.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b75ce58").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Close Only Counts (MM #5153) 1:00

18 days ago1:00

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I love idioms, or, as they say on Jeopardy, quotable quotes. I'm especially fascinated with learning the origins of these quotes. While doing some research yesterday, I stumbled upon one of my favorites: "close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades." I've heard it for decades and used it myself numerous times. But I never knew the origin until yesterday. I expected the origins to involve war in some way. But I wasn't even close. The origin of this quote is a baseball legend and only dates back to 1973. I'm dumbfounded. I could swear I've been using it longer than 50 years... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b75df9f').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b75df9f.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b75df9f").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Upsell MM #5152) 1:00

19 days ago1:00

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When you go to buy a new car, you expect the salesperson to try to upsell you. They want you to add some options or a protection plan. You can expect the same when you go to the department store to buy a new shirt or some pants. Back in my retail days, they called that selling multiples. But I never expected my pharmacist to try to upsell me. Yesterday, when I finally was able to fill my eye drop prescription, the tech kept pushing me to schedule a Prevnar vaccine. They strongly recommend that everyone over 50 get one. And when I say strongly, I'm serious... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b75f014').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b75f014.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b75f014").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Prescriptions (MM #5151) 1:00

20 days ago1:00

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As we age, prescriptions become a fact of life. And, of course, most people complain about the rising cost of these medications. While I'm ranting today, it has nothing to do with money. My gripe is the hassle of filling them. Years ago, the doctor would write up what we needed on a piece of paper, we'd take it to the pharmacy, wait a bit, and they'd hand us our medication and send us on our way. But today, technology has changed everything, supposedly for the better. But the system rarely speeds things up. There has to be a better system. And lowering prices wouldn't hurt either... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b760062').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b760062.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b760062").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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BOOM (MM #5150) 1:00

21 days ago1:00

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BOOM! It's not a common word. Sure, it's been around forever. Usually, when I hear the word, sports are involved. In basketball, the legendary Indiana Pacers broadcaster Slick Leonard used Boom Baby as his catchphrase for decades. It was an internet meme years ago, foo. But other than seeing it used for explosions in cartoons, it's not a word you often see until this weekend. Over the weekend, I saw two television commercials use a form of the word. One advertiser was Comcast, and they were talking about their fast internet. The other was Old National Bank. To hear this in two different commercials is strange... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7610f9').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7610f9.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7610f9").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Draft Day (MM #5149) 1:00

22 days ago1:00

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I spent the last few days watching the NFL Draft. The big story was the tremendous fall of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. He was expected to be drafted in the first round but dropped until the fifth round. The experts were beside themselves. They claimed that nothing like this had ever happened before. I could only think of the Kevin Costner football movie Draft Day. That was part of the movie's plot. The big QB expected to be picked in the first round keeps dropping because teams get a bad vibe. We'll never know the whole story, but perhaps the experts never go to the movies... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b762181').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b762181.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b762181").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Oatmeal Cookies (MM #5148) 1:00

23 days ago1:00

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Why are oatmeal cookies so unpopular? I have no shame in admitting that I like them a lot. For most, chocolate chip cookies are the favorite. And I like those, too, but they're often inconsistent. They can be too dry, too chewy, and often very gritty. I don't find the same problems with oatmeal. The biggest complaint is when you add raisins. And those seem to bother a lot of people. I'm not a picky person, so they don't bother me. But for many, raisins are a deal breaker. Maybe that's why people are so picky. Take a look at me; you can quickly tell I haven't turned down many cookies, no matter what type... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b763223').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b763223.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b763223").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Traffic Signals (MM #5147) 1:00

24 days ago1:00

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Traffic signals have mostly been the same since I started driving nearly fifty years ago. Three lights are stacked: red on top, yellow in the middle, and green on the bottom. Back in the early 1900s, when the automobile started hitting the road, there was only a red and green light. It looks like this could be changing soon. There's talk of adding a fourth light that's white. This light is being developed to aid autonomous or driverless vehicles. The white lights will come into play when multiple driverless vehicles are in the area. We should start preparing because this will be a significant change... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7643eb').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7643eb.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7643eb").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Chicken (MM #5146) 1:00

25 days ago1:00

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Doctors have told us that we need to limit the amount of red meat we eat. But it isn't easy for those of us who love our steaks and burgers. We're encouraged to eat more chicken and fish or, heaven forbid, go meatless. Now, new research tells us that we need to limit the amount of chicken we eat. And while this is only one study, the research tells us that we also consume it in moderation. The good news is that this research doesn't address all poultry, so we have options. Some days, it feels like everything we love can harm us. But the word to remember here is moderation. And that's a word no one loves... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7654a6').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7654a6.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7654a6").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Another Challenge (MM #5145) 1:00

26 days ago1:00

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In the Summer of 2014, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was all the rage on social media. It was a viral sensation. It went away as quickly as it appeared. I shouldn't be shocked, but another challenge is upon us eleven years later. This time, a student organization at the University of South Carolina has brought it back to shine the spotlight on mental health. They posted their first video on social media just a few weeks ago. And just like the first time, it's already starting to be copied. My high school-aged nephews have already participated, and it's just a matter of time before you see it everywhere... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7665bb').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7665bb.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7665bb").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Teach-in (MM #5144) 1:00

27 days ago1:00

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Today is Earth Day. And while many people know that it is, they don't know what it means. Earth Day was an idea that started in the late 1960s. With all the issues we faced back then, the Vietnam War and race relations, the people who came up with the idea had the vision for creating events similar to the sit-in protests that were so popular. The initial idea was for Earth Day to be a teach-in. It was similar to those sit-ins but focused more on education. Research quickly told the organizers that people wanted something different. So they fine-tuned the idea. And while it's still going 55 years later, much has changed... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b7676b7').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b7676b7.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b7676b7").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Insurance Rates (MM #5143) 1:00

28 days ago1:00

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Insurance rates are going up. I know that's nothing new. Let me clarify: Your auto insurance rates are about to jump. And it doesn't matter if you don't have any accidents or speeding tickets on your record. Your rates are about to jump because of the pending foreign tariffs. The price of insurance isn't based solely on your driving habits. It's also based on the price companies pay to repair vehicles that are involved in accidents. Since most auto parts used for repair are foreign-made, those parts will be hit with tariffs. And you know who's paying for that... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b768771').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b768771.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b768771").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Easter Eggs (MM #5142) 1:00

29 days ago1:00

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Today, many kids will get a visit from the Easter Bunny. Many will get candy, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow Peeps, and money. In my day, we dyed Easter Eggs. It was the same thing every year. My parents would buy a dozen eggs, my mother would hard boil them, and then I'd pull out the Paas kit to make them colorful. Then, the Easter Bunny would stop by our house, go to the refrigerator, and hide the dozen we dyed around the house. I never got candy. The highlight was knowing that we'd have egg salad sandwiches for a few days. Today, I doubt that many kids boil those eggs. They cost a lot more than candy... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6829c0b76986a').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6829c0b76986a.modal.secondline-modal-6829c0b76986a").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });…

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Diet Rite (MM #5141) 1:00

30 days ago1:00