The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


Latest Episodes

Blankets (MM #5379)
December 13, 2025

I know Ive talked about this subject previously on the podcast. But have you noticed how many charities try to encourage you to donate by offering free blankets? Off the top of my head, I can think o

Swag Gap (MM #5378)
December 12, 2025

I finally get why older generations always have a bit of an attitude toward young people. Now that Im older, I realize that the more we think things change, the more they really dont. For Gen Z, whe

Ice On The Windshield (MM #5377)
December 11, 2025

One of the minor hassles of this time of year, almost no matter where you live, is ice on the windshield. I know its worse in the northern part of the US, but down south it's a hassle, too. There are

Sunshine (MM #5376)
December 10, 2025

They often say, We dont appreciate the simple things in life. And yes, thats true to a point. And every now and then, youre reminded of that fact. Ive been in a bad mood for the last 8 to 10 days.

Thrifting (MM #5375)
December 09, 2025

Ive been a collector for over 50 years. Ive had a wide variety of collections, and love the thrill of the hunt. I don't spend as much time buying anymore. I'm selling. I have friends who do their

Affordability (MM #5374)
December 08, 2025

Were all worried about our bank balance right now. The economy is causing many people significant turmoil. And no matter whether the president agrees or not, affordability is a key issue for most fam

Christmas Lists (MM #5373)
December 07, 2025

This time of year can be stressful for manyespecially those of us who have lots of people to buy gifts for. My wife usually starts asking our nieces and nephews for Christmas lists around Halloween.

Pizza (MM #5372)
December 06, 2025

I don't know many people who don't love pizza. It feels like a universal food. While I understand some people have food allergies, I can't imagine life without it. But in recent years, I've found I ca

Listening Age (MM #5371)
December 05, 2025

Music has been a part of my life for a very long time. Long before I got to the radio business. I spent decades collecting cassettes, and begrudgingly adapted to CDs long after most people did. But wh

Rage Bait (MM #5370)
December 04, 2025

The Oxford English Dictionary has named the phrase rage bait as its word of the year. And if youve spent any time on social media over the last couple of years, you know what rage bait is all about.