What did we talk about this week on The Slade and Mayson Show?

This week, we bounce between nostalgia, technology, and the strange places where the two collide.

We talk about the passing of Bridget Bordeaux, the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, and the ongoing miracle that Keith Richards continues to defy biology. JD is fascinated by Facebook’s obsession with “then and now” celebrity morphs—and what that says about how we process aging, fame, and memory.

From there, things get practical (and a little goofy). We debate the pros and cons of owning older cars, including the joy of immediately returning to the mechanic after a “completed” repair. We also cover the very real challenge of owning an extended-cab F-150 that apparently requires forest-adjacent parking just to exist in public.

Other stops along the way include:

• Why New Year’s resolutions rarely survive January

• What just entered the public domain—and why that matters

• The 82-year-old Meijer employee whose life changed after TikTok and GoFundMe stepped in

• A Fabergé egg pendant worth thousands… that had to be recovered the hard way

• Why you shouldn’t treat ChatGPT like a vault for personal secrets

• A New York restaurant welcoming diners and their AI companions—no judgment

• AI discovering new MS subtypes that could improve personalized treatment

• Doctors bracing for patients who arrive armed with AI-generated diagnoses and half-remembered Latin

It’s tech, culture, aging, money, and everyday absurdity—served without pretending we have it all figured out.

All that and more on Episode 446 of The Slade and Mayson Show.

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What did we talk about this week on The Slade and Mayson Show?

We cover the growing wave of AI-generated content flooding the internet, including why nearly 20% of new YouTube uploads are now AI-created and what that means for creators and viewers alike. We also look at real-world AI uses that actually make sense — like AI-assisted telehealth — and whether the AI stock boom could be due for a correction that affects everyday retirement accounts.

Then we pivot to the holidays, because of course we do.

This week’s topics include:

Qwen, Alibaba’s new AI models, and why “AI from China” isn’t automatically bad or is it?

YouTube’s AI content problem and the rise of low-effort “AI slop”

AI-assisted healthcare that could actually save time and money

Toyota hybrid recalls and the advice to “just park it until February”

Flight cancellations from Northeast winter storms

Overnight turkeys, candle fires, falling Christmas trees, and dogs eating presents

A $1.7B Powerball winner — and JD’s annual lottery tradition

New Year’s plans (spoiler: none)

Why the best time to retire is...

All that and more on Episode 445 of The Slade and Mayson Show.

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What did we get into this week?
JD talked about the very last SMO. We covered Christmas tree trends (including the oddly popular “no decorations at all” approach), coffee flavors and nostalgia, and the Mayo Clinic experimenting with smartwatches designed to predict temper tantrums in children — which raises more questions than answers. Those stories, plus plenty of side roads and observations, on this week’s episode of The Slade and Mayson Show.

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What did we talk about this week on The Slade and Mayson Show?

JD tackles the mad rush to finish Christmas shopping with 11 days to go, along with eggnog, holiday stress, and navigating shopping in today’s world.
Dan dives into AI-generated ads, rising RAM prices, and how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping what consumers see — and pay.

All that and plenty more on Episode #443 of The Slade and Mayson Show.

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What are some of the stories we talked about on the Slade and Mayson show? JD talked about the how we're all in panic mode right now for Christmas. Weather changes. And of course that Christmas spirit. Dan was there to scare you with AI personalities going amuck. These and many more stories on this week's episode of the Slade and Mayson show number 442.

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Christmas panic, Christmas season, December weather, holiday cheer, holiday milkshake, mistletoe cheese, leftover Thanksgiving taco, Sunday morning podcast, weekend observationsDo you enjoy Old Time Country Music? Check out Sladio. It's JD's very own daily podcast: https://soundcloud.com/sladio-539214100/Also, if you prefer to listen to this on SoundCloud here's the link for that: https://soundcloud.com/norblits/I'll try to post each week. When I remember.Today is #NATIONALBartenderDAYMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-slade-and-mayson-show-2Merchandise can be found at Olfw.com or OLFH.comDon't forget to check out our sponsor http://www.IceysomethinIcey.comMusic by Dano:https://danosongs.com/We’ll see you all next Sunday!https://www.facebook.com/sladeandmaysonhttps://twitter.com/SladeAndMayson

What are some of the stories we talked about on the Slade and Mayson show? JD talked about the magical season of Christmas and how too many people are jumping the gun. Realtree versus a fake tree. Dan talked about Taylor Swift and how AI is taking over even the music industry. The interstellar comet. These and many more stories on this week's episode of the Slade and Mayson show number 441.

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Today is #NATIONALStayHomeDAY

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What are some of the stories we talked about on the Slade and Mayson show? This is one of those times when we sucked up an entire hour and really don't know very much about what we talked about. We talked about the possibility of sticker shock when you go to buy a turkey. Maybe you want a data center in your home. JD has turned into Andy Rooney. Possible casserole or Thanksgiving. AI people don't trust AI. Cloudflare what a hot mess that was. Our place in the universe has changed. These and many more stories on this week's episode of the Slade and Mayson show number 440.

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Today is #NATIONALespressoDAY

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What are some of the stories we talked about on the Slade and Mayson show? JD shared his thoughts about what traditional things we can expect for Thanksgiving. Who's going to be there. What's going to happen over the next couple of weeks. And an alternate idea for Thanksgiving.0 Dan talked about the usual AI scare. How much money is being pumped in. Why you should never do magic mushrooms especially if you're about to get on a flight. These and many more stories on this week's episode of the Slade and Mayson show number 439.

Do you enjoy Old Time Country Music? Check out Sladio. It's JD's very own daily podcast: https://soundcloud.com/sladio-539214100/

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#AiToys

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What are some of the stories we talked about on the Slade and Mayson show? JD shared his thoughts about what we can expect for Thanksgiving and this month. Dan talked about AI technology and the weirdness it's going on. We talked about cruise ships, and the problem with being dead, especially when you're not. These and many more stories on this week's episode of the Slade and Mayson show number 438.

Do you enjoy Old Time Country Music? Check out Sladio. It's JD's very own daily podcast: https://soundcloud.com/sladio-539214100/

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What are some of the stories we talked about on the Slade and Mayson show? JD shared his thoughts about November and daylight savings time. Budgeting meals. Dan talked about AI and the craziness about that. Including Billboard's top 30 viral artist. Dr Seuss is coming out with a new manuscript after his death of course. These and many more stories on this week's episode of the Slade and Mayson show number 437.

Do you enjoy Old Time Country Music? Check out Sladio. It's JD's very own daily podcast: https://soundcloud.com/sladio-539214100/

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