AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:09:15 -0500 http://www.blackjackwade.com en-us © 2026 AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie yes 49572af4-b523-5d77-8699-97eedcec97d8 wadekerzie@mac.com Wade Kerzie episodic false AI is moving fast. Most of what you read about it is hype, benchmarks, and theory.

This show is none of that.

AI in the Wild is about what AI actually does in the real world, right now, in real businesses. How solo operators, small business owners, and professionals in the middle of their careers use the tools that already exist to build things, automate things, and get time back.

I build with AI every single day. GotaGuy, an SMS-native home repair company that runs without an app. TextPoint, a scheduling assistant that works entirely by text. Zorli, a mobile app in the App Store. No technical team. No VC funding. Just AI and a clear problem to solve.

That is what we talk about here. Real builds. Real outcomes. No hype.

AI in the Wild - Hosted by Wade Kerzie. New episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Midlife, crisis, challenges, solutions, midlife, middle age, Wade Kerzie wadekerzie@mac.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/n7e43ugwfujst28vytxuut6dmzoj?.jpg AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie http://www.blackjackwade.com Aiva in Action Aiva in Action This is a real-world example of just some of what Aiva can do for a small business.

]]> This is a real-world example of just some of what Aiva can do for a small business.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-18100168 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500 112 full false AI is NOT Slowing Down and it WON’T! AI is NOT Slowing Down and it WON’T! 🚀 AI is NOT slowing down - and neither are we! Join Wade and Rusty as they dive deep into the wild world of artificial intelligence, exploring everything from drone technology to corporate disruption. We're not fear-mongering, we're truth-telling: How will AI transform business, jobs, and society in the next 12 months? Buckle up for a no-holds-barred conversation that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even get a little nervous. 

Warning: Contains radical insights, unexpected humor, and zero corporate BS. This is AI uncensored - are you ready?

Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk 

#AIRevolution #FutureOfWork #TechTalk

]]> 🚀 AI is NOT slowing down - and neither are we! Join Wade and Rusty as they dive deep into the wild world of artificial intelligence, exploring everything from drone technology to corporate disruption. We're not fear-mongering, we're truth-telling: How will AI transform business, jobs, and society in the next 12 months? Buckle up for a no-holds-barred conversation that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even get a little nervous. 

Warning: Contains radical insights, unexpected humor, and zero corporate BS. This is AI uncensored - are you ready?

Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk 

#AIRevolution #FutureOfWork #TechTalk

]]> Host Buzzsprout-17267300 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0500 3161 52 full true The AI Book - AI: Seller Beware, Advantage Buyer The AI Book - AI: Seller Beware, Advantage Buyer In this episode, we take a peak into the AI book I’m writing and the business dynamics explored within that are changing in real time.  Also, we discuss other AI instruction out there and marvel at the similarities…cutting edge stuff!

Check out www.answermaticai.com for more info on your AI receptionist.  Call 772-677-8808 for a demo.  Go to www.kerzieconsulting.com/scheduling to talk about an AI 101 Workshop for your team.

Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk 

]]> In this episode, we take a peak into the AI book I’m writing and the business dynamics explored within that are changing in real time.  Also, we discuss other AI instruction out there and marvel at the similarities…cutting edge stuff!

Check out www.answermaticai.com for more info on your AI receptionist.  Call 772-677-8808 for a demo.  Go to www.kerzieconsulting.com/scheduling to talk about an AI 101 Workshop for your team.

Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk 

]]> Host Buzzsprout-17015633 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0500 3198 51 full true More Detailed AI Talk - and another VERY Special Guest More Detailed AI Talk - and another VERY Special Guest A new concept in action!  Rusty and I decide to invite a third party to the discussion...very interesting!  This will become the norm very soon...here's a preview!  Check out www.answermaticai.com for more info on your AI receptionist.  Call 772-677-8808 for a demo.  Go to www.kerzieconsulting.com/scheduling to talk about an AI 101 Workshop for your team.

Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk

]]> A new concept in action!  Rusty and I decide to invite a third party to the discussion...very interesting!  This will become the norm very soon...here's a preview!  Check out www.answermaticai.com for more info on your AI receptionist.  Call 772-677-8808 for a demo.  Go to www.kerzieconsulting.com/scheduling to talk about an AI 101 Workshop for your team.

Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk

]]> Host Buzzsprout-16914033 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0500 3025 50 full true Crazy AI Uses - What Now? And What Next? Crazy AI Uses - What Now? And What Next? What happens when everyday workflows meet next-gen AI? In this episode, we dive headfirst into real-world use cases that are already changing how we research, create, troubleshoot, and collaborate—and where it’s all heading next.

From transforming how we summarize content to redefining what it means to “not know how to do something,” we explore the mind-blowing ways AI is quietly becoming the most powerful teammate you didn’t know you had. Whether you’re building a podcast, running a meeting, or solving a problem you’d usually Google in frustration, this conversation is packed with practical examples you can try today.

This isn’t a hype cycle—it’s a turning point. Tune in for what’s here, what’s coming, and why the smartest thing you can do right now is start experimenting.

Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk 


]]> What happens when everyday workflows meet next-gen AI? In this episode, we dive headfirst into real-world use cases that are already changing how we research, create, troubleshoot, and collaborate—and where it’s all heading next.

From transforming how we summarize content to redefining what it means to “not know how to do something,” we explore the mind-blowing ways AI is quietly becoming the most powerful teammate you didn’t know you had. Whether you’re building a podcast, running a meeting, or solving a problem you’d usually Google in frustration, this conversation is packed with practical examples you can try today.

This isn’t a hype cycle—it’s a turning point. Tune in for what’s here, what’s coming, and why the smartest thing you can do right now is start experimenting.

Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk 


]]> Host Buzzsprout-16872826 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0500 3068 49 full false AI Meets the Law AI Meets the Law In this exciting episode of the Blackjack Wade’s Midlife, I sit down with Rusty Shaffer, a seasoned lawyer, to dive into the game-changing world of AI and its impact on the legal landscape. From revolutionizing law firm operations to reshaping the way young and veteran lawyers approach their craft, Rusty shares his insights on how artificial intelligence is flipping the script on practicing law. Tune in to hear about the challenges, opportunities, and what’s next for the legal profession in this AI-driven era. Visit blackjackwade.com for more episodes and updates!  Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk 


]]> In this exciting episode of the Blackjack Wade’s Midlife, I sit down with Rusty Shaffer, a seasoned lawyer, to dive into the game-changing world of AI and its impact on the legal landscape. From revolutionizing law firm operations to reshaping the way young and veteran lawyers approach their craft, Rusty shares his insights on how artificial intelligence is flipping the script on practicing law. Tune in to hear about the challenges, opportunities, and what’s next for the legal profession in this AI-driven era. Visit blackjackwade.com for more episodes and updates!  Contact Wade at host@blackjackwade.com and reach Rusty at jrustyshaffer@outlook.com.  Also, check out Rusty’s Books on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fvQosfk 


]]> Host Buzzsprout-16825615 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0500 3115 48 full false Don’t Let ‘em Get You Down! Don’t Let ‘em Get You Down! Sometime we have to take a stand in our professional (work) environment.  Most of us "take a lot" along the way just to keep the peace.  We choose not to make waves about everything that rubs us the wrong way.  But there are times when enough is enough!!!  This is one of those times for me...I hope this helps prepare you for when that time comes for you.

]]> Sometime we have to take a stand in our professional (work) environment.  Most of us "take a lot" along the way just to keep the peace.  We choose not to make waves about everything that rubs us the wrong way.  But there are times when enough is enough!!!  This is one of those times for me...I hope this helps prepare you for when that time comes for you.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-16703427 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600 2864 47 full true What Happened to LinkedIn? What Happened to LinkedIn? A once helpful and productive platform has taken a wrong turn…will it recover?

]]> A once helpful and productive platform has taken a wrong turn…will it recover?

]]> Host Buzzsprout-16464914 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0600 912 46 full true RINO’s on Notice RINO’s on Notice America told you what to do.  You are going to do what they said, or you’re gonna get your turn…RINO’s will do what the American people said!

]]> America told you what to do.  You are going to do what they said, or you’re gonna get your turn…RINO’s will do what the American people said!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-16116568 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0600 2742 45 full true Crazy Time is Over…We Are In Charge Now Crazy Time is Over…We Are In Charge Now You know what I mean!!!  (gloves on the floor) 

]]> You know what I mean!!!  (gloves on the floor) 

]]> Host Buzzsprout-16077201 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0600 3555 44 full true Talking Mortgages! Talking Mortgages! Here we go…driving down the road, rain noise in the background…talking about one of the most important things we do in life…buying and financing a home.  Not all mortgage guys are the same, here’s my conversation with Pinnacle Funding Group’s owner/operator Brian Palmer.  Enjoy! https://www.pfginc.net/

]]> Here we go…driving down the road, rain noise in the background…talking about one of the most important things we do in life…buying and financing a home.  Not all mortgage guys are the same, here’s my conversation with Pinnacle Funding Group’s owner/operator Brian Palmer.  Enjoy! https://www.pfginc.net/

]]> Host Buzzsprout-16041512 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0600 2325 43 full false Blackjack Brief - AI is Changing Everything! Blackjack Brief - AI is Changing Everything! Another AI update…things are moving very fast!  Let’s talk about how the business world is handling it.

]]> Another AI update…things are moving very fast!  Let’s talk about how the business world is handling it.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-15589504 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1238 42 bonus false In Plain English In Plain English We dive head first into the NY trial, in non-legal terms.  What needs to be heard and what you need to take away from the whole event.  NOTE: a couple of accidental misstatements - did not mean to say “dancer” and at the very end, I meant “US Supreme Court”.  You get the point…enjoy 

]]> We dive head first into the NY trial, in non-legal terms.  What needs to be heard and what you need to take away from the whole event.  NOTE: a couple of accidental misstatements - did not mean to say “dancer” and at the very end, I meant “US Supreme Court”.  You get the point…enjoy 

]]> Host Buzzsprout-15227880 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1884 41 full false It’s Not About October It’s Not About October My most intense and straight-forward episode EVER.  This subject has haunted me for weeks…gloves off.  Here we go!

]]> My most intense and straight-forward episode EVER.  This subject has haunted me for weeks…gloves off.  Here we go!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-15041416 Thu, 09 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2183 40 full true Money for Something Money for Something Let’s jump into the lessons I’ve learned in my 50+ years about generosity and how helping others even in the smallest ways can have the biggest impacts!

]]> Let’s jump into the lessons I’ve learned in my 50+ years about generosity and how helping others even in the smallest ways can have the biggest impacts!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-14857500 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2167 39 full true The AI Arms Race The AI Arms Race The world of AI is changing so fast…new questions to answer.  Where do you stand?

]]> The world of AI is changing so fast…new questions to answer.  Where do you stand?

]]> Host Buzzsprout-14704652 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1841 38 full true Threat to Democracy? Threat to Democracy? What the F does that mean anyway?  Let’s jump in and examine to overused, under-defined, vague phrase…and how many times will it be used in the next 8 months?  God only knows.

]]> What the F does that mean anyway?  Let’s jump in and examine to overused, under-defined, vague phrase…and how many times will it be used in the next 8 months?  God only knows.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-14648330 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0600 1090 37 full true Kick in the Pants - Blackjack Brief Kick in the Pants - Blackjack Brief Been away for a while.  Update on several items and preview of episodes to come.  We’re ahead of the curve gang, plan to stay there!

]]> Been away for a while.  Update on several items and preview of episodes to come.  We’re ahead of the curve gang, plan to stay there!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-14561801 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600 1151 36 bonus true Information Information As promised, I drop the gloves.  Explicit language used for effect.  This episode is about this ever changing phenomenon in our crazy world.  Where did this insane notion come form and when are people going to say “NO MORE!”????

]]> As promised, I drop the gloves.  Explicit language used for effect.  This episode is about this ever changing phenomenon in our crazy world.  Where did this insane notion come form and when are people going to say “NO MORE!”????

]]> Host Buzzsprout-14378467 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0600 2232 35 full true Getting Closer Getting Closer The second video episode!  I am getting ready to drop the gloves…and it made for a wild ride.  Listen here or watch here https://youtu.be/bAakS-0yqNM?si=yzdlX0dJ_4dWZDym

]]> The second video episode!  I am getting ready to drop the gloves…and it made for a wild ride.  Listen here or watch here https://youtu.be/bAakS-0yqNM?si=yzdlX0dJ_4dWZDym

]]> Host Buzzsprout-14274073 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600 2872 34 full false Blackjack Brief - Tailspin Blackjack Brief - Tailspin The first EVER video episode of Blackjack Wade’s Midlife.  Audio available on all podcast platforms (as usual) in addition to video version on the new YouTube Channel.  View at https://youtu.be/2lBv9BmAZHQ?si=DVNaA020ypAasWDi

]]> The first EVER video episode of Blackjack Wade’s Midlife.  Audio available on all podcast platforms (as usual) in addition to video version on the new YouTube Channel.  View at https://youtu.be/2lBv9BmAZHQ?si=DVNaA020ypAasWDi

]]> Host Buzzsprout-14188767 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600 821 33 bonus false Doing All I Can Do Doing All I Can Do Some MAJOR reflection and clarity following the heart-breaking realization of the previous episode “Dream Another Dream”.  It took me a while to get back behind the microphone…struggle bus!  But now, with renewed energy comes renewed focus.  Hat tip to Bryan Ward @ www.thirdwayman.com. Thanks Bryan…power on!

]]> Some MAJOR reflection and clarity following the heart-breaking realization of the previous episode “Dream Another Dream”.  It took me a while to get back behind the microphone…struggle bus!  But now, with renewed energy comes renewed focus.  Hat tip to Bryan Ward @ www.thirdwayman.com. Thanks Bryan…power on!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13986787 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0600 2436 32 full false Dream Another Dream Dream Another Dream More interesting and confusing obstacles over the past few weeks!  And I have to come clean about a lifelong dream that is no more…and the PLAN moving forward.

]]> More interesting and confusing obstacles over the past few weeks!  And I have to come clean about a lifelong dream that is no more…and the PLAN moving forward.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13846491 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2549 31 full false What’s the Recovery Plan? What’s the Recovery Plan? We jump back into the ever-evolving subject of the financial strains we all deal with.  Life is increasingly more and more expensive.  I explain some recent indicators I’ve seen  and what could be next.

]]> We jump back into the ever-evolving subject of the financial strains we all deal with.  Life is increasingly more and more expensive.  I explain some recent indicators I’ve seen  and what could be next.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13701759 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2474 30 full false Along the Way Along the Way Back to some practical action items I have learned “along the way” during this self-discovery phase of life.  I share some very helpful ways to kickstart/restart your positive vibe and KEEP it throughout the day.  Enjoy!

]]> Back to some practical action items I have learned “along the way” during this self-discovery phase of life.  I share some very helpful ways to kickstart/restart your positive vibe and KEEP it throughout the day.  Enjoy!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13613915 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2640 29 full false Leaving a Legacy Leaving a Legacy I was so excited to record this episode…I “left it all on the field” as they say.  One of my main goals in life is to pass down as much as I can to future generations.  In this episode, I discuss how I plan to do so and what I have learned along the way…wow, it’s a lot!

]]> I was so excited to record this episode…I “left it all on the field” as they say.  One of my main goals in life is to pass down as much as I can to future generations.  In this episode, I discuss how I plan to do so and what I have learned along the way…wow, it’s a lot!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13579480 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2775 28 full false We’re Better Than That We’re Better Than That Sharing some insight into how our communication with one another has changed and some thoughts on how to stay connected with those who are special to us.

]]> Sharing some insight into how our communication with one another has changed and some thoughts on how to stay connected with those who are special to us.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13499571 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2291 27 full false Working on Me Working on Me This process of personal growth is getting more interesting by the day.  I am learning and discovering at a fevered pace!  In this episode, I share and summarize some teachings of others as well as some very interesting discoveries of my own.

]]> This process of personal growth is getting more interesting by the day.  I am learning and discovering at a fevered pace!  In this episode, I share and summarize some teachings of others as well as some very interesting discoveries of my own.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13450493 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2321 26 full false The Time is RIGHT! The Time is RIGHT! This entire podcast journey is starting to become clear.  It’s a story of having to go through several things to get to where you are supposed to be.  In this episode, I explain how our path has lead us to this point.  And let’s get excited about that’s next!

]]> This entire podcast journey is starting to become clear.  It’s a story of having to go through several things to get to where you are supposed to be.  In this episode, I explain how our path has lead us to this point.  And let’s get excited about that’s next!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13378593 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2349 25 full false Beyond Affirmations Beyond Affirmations Here we go…one week after recommitting to daily affirmations, it’s already obvious that they are just the starting place.  More commitment to daily habits to improve our lives…let’s discuss!

]]> Here we go…one week after recommitting to daily affirmations, it’s already obvious that they are just the starting place.  More commitment to daily habits to improve our lives…let’s discuss!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13333452 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2284 24 full false The Great (Life) Reset The Great (Life) Reset It’s time!  The next opportunity is upon us and there’s no time to waste.  Join me as I discuss the cal-alt-del of my life and what’s next!

]]> It’s time!  The next opportunity is upon us and there’s no time to waste.  Join me as I discuss the cal-alt-del of my life and what’s next!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13300658 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2758 23 full false Transparent Transparent Gut check episode…recap the latest struggles and what I have rediscovered to be VERY helpful!  Enjoy and send feedback to host@blackjackwade.com

]]> Gut check episode…recap the latest struggles and what I have rediscovered to be VERY helpful!  Enjoy and send feedback to host@blackjackwade.com

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13246269 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2317 22 full false Reflections on the KI Reflections on the KI This episode stems from some powerful feedback from friends and guests in last week’s golf event…had to be shared!

]]> This episode stems from some powerful feedback from friends and guests in last week’s golf event…had to be shared!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13117009 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2412 21 full false Bleeding Out Bleeding Out Let’s talk about how our expectations for the lifecycle of a business needs to change to be successful in the years ahead.  There are a massive number of opportunities out there waiting to be discovered and developed…but what will success look like?

]]> Let’s talk about how our expectations for the lifecycle of a business needs to change to be successful in the years ahead.  There are a massive number of opportunities out there waiting to be discovered and developed…but what will success look like?

]]> Host Buzzsprout-13038321 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2521 20 full false Warning About AI…No, Not That One Warning About AI…No, Not That One This is not the warning about AI most people are talking about…but you need to hear this one even more urgently!

]]> This is not the warning about AI most people are talking about…but you need to hear this one even more urgently!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12988833 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2159 19 full false Fighting is Good Fighting is Good Here’s a part of our culture we DON’T question whine it comes to trying your hardest and trying to come out on top…this is what it should be!

]]> Here’s a part of our culture we DON’T question whine it comes to trying your hardest and trying to come out on top…this is what it should be!

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12948009 Tue, 30 May 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1966 18 full false Who Can Help? Who Can Help? A couple of life experiences this week are leading me to new goals…goals I hadn’t thought about before.  I want to help more people!  Here’s why….

]]> A couple of life experiences this week are leading me to new goals…goals I hadn’t thought about before.  I want to help more people!  Here’s why….

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12904524 Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2389 17 full false My COVID Grade Card My COVID Grade Card In this episode, I look back at how I handled the pandemic…what I observed and what I learned about people.  

]]> In this episode, I look back at how I handled the pandemic…what I observed and what I learned about people.  

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12860800 Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1972 16 full false A Big Week A Big Week When I published “Why I Worry” (one of my first episodes), I detailed how I am concerned about all big picture things that will eventually impact ALL OF US.  This week is the perfect example of what I mean.  I’ve said before that my content is not time stamped…well, this one is…for obvious reasons.

]]> When I published “Why I Worry” (one of my first episodes), I detailed how I am concerned about all big picture things that will eventually impact ALL OF US.  This week is the perfect example of what I mean.  I’ve said before that my content is not time stamped…well, this one is…for obvious reasons.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12816342 Tue, 09 May 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2388 15 full false Masculinity is a Must-Have Masculinity is a Must-Have This subject has been on the list since the beginning.  A recent encounter brought is top of mind.

]]> This subject has been on the list since the beginning.  A recent encounter brought is top of mind.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12770164 Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2166 14 full false When is the Reckoning? When is the Reckoning? In this episode, I explore the combination of factors I’ve found that add up to a very  concerning scenario on the horizon that appears unavoidable.  But, also, what we can do to prepare for riding it out…and what options we should be examining.

]]> In this episode, I explore the combination of factors I’ve found that add up to a very  concerning scenario on the horizon that appears unavoidable.  But, also, what we can do to prepare for riding it out…and what options we should be examining.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12721619 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2429 13 full false Just Tell Me! Just Tell Me! In this episode, I reflect on some human skills I feel we are losing and why I’m concerned.  Critical thinking was a requirement for most of my life…is it still necessary?   What’s replacing it?   And most importantly, are we passing it on to the next generation?

]]> In this episode, I reflect on some human skills I feel we are losing and why I’m concerned.  Critical thinking was a requirement for most of my life…is it still necessary?   What’s replacing it?   And most importantly, are we passing it on to the next generation?

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12676143 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2593 12 full false Just Hangin’ Out Just Hangin’ Out In this light-hearted episode, I take a look at the evolution of friendships at this stage of life.  How and who we stay in touch with and how we might change some things for the better.

]]> In this light-hearted episode, I take a look at the evolution of friendships at this stage of life.  How and who we stay in touch with and how we might change some things for the better.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12630795 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2225 11 full false My Lost Art My Lost Art “Good Enough”…those words got stuck in my head.  Then I had to ask myself the hard question…”if good enough is not in your vocabulary, then what are you doing instead?”  This episode is me kicking me in the butt to get back to what used to work.

]]> “Good Enough”…those words got stuck in my head.  Then I had to ask myself the hard question…”if good enough is not in your vocabulary, then what are you doing instead?”  This episode is me kicking me in the butt to get back to what used to work.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12588012 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1544 10 full false Back to Basics Back to Basics In this episode, I shine my light on the new challenges I see in the workplace.  This one we can fix!  It will take a coordinated effort by many, but it can be done. 

]]> In this episode, I shine my light on the new challenges I see in the workplace.  This one we can fix!  It will take a coordinated effort by many, but it can be done. 

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12533411 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2550 9 full false Am I on the Right Track? Am I on the Right Track? In this episode, I explore a subject I knew nothing about 2 years ago.  I had multiple experiences that pointed me to this subject and I had to share it with you.  I believe these experiences tell me that I am on the right track.

]]> In this episode, I explore a subject I knew nothing about 2 years ago.  I had multiple experiences that pointed me to this subject and I had to share it with you.  I believe these experiences tell me that I am on the right track.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12485503 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2283 8 full false Honesty, Brutal Honesty Honesty, Brutal Honesty This is the most hard-hitting, honest, self reflective episode so far.  Midlife is not easy…this is probably the biggest issue I’m wrestling with.  I had to ask myself some really hard questions and come to grips with even harder answers.

]]> This is the most hard-hitting, honest, self reflective episode so far.  Midlife is not easy…this is probably the biggest issue I’m wrestling with.  I had to ask myself some really hard questions and come to grips with even harder answers.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12442245 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0500 2632 7 full false Blackjack Brief - Upcoming Episode Previews Blackjack Brief - Upcoming Episode Previews I tip my hand a bit on the episodes I am preparing for upcoming Tuesdays

]]> I tip my hand a bit on the episodes I am preparing for upcoming Tuesdays

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12410370 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0600 616 0 bonus false Americanism Needs a Comeback Americanism Needs a Comeback In this episode, I take on a subject near and dear to me…from a non-political angle.  We should all have pride in our country…one that affords us the opportunities we all wish for and strive to attain.

]]> In this episode, I take on a subject near and dear to me…from a non-political angle.  We should all have pride in our country…one that affords us the opportunities we all wish for and strive to attain.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12387377 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0600 2631 6 full false Is the Promise Still Valid? Is the Promise Still Valid? I heard a comment recently by a well-known speaker,…he said, “the promise is no longer valid”.  He was referring to the traditional life model…get a good education, get a good job, work hard, and save money until you no longer need to work (i.e. retire).  In this episode, I explore some of the scary numbers published by the New York Fed and ask the question…is the promise still valid?

]]> I heard a comment recently by a well-known speaker,…he said, “the promise is no longer valid”.  He was referring to the traditional life model…get a good education, get a good job, work hard, and save money until you no longer need to work (i.e. retire).  In this episode, I explore some of the scary numbers published by the New York Fed and ask the question…is the promise still valid?

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12321366 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0600 2813 5 full false Why I Worry Why I Worry In this episode, I explore the big picture of what keeps me up at night.  I worry about money (maybe too much), but I view it as a “must do” in my life.  Hopefully, you find this helpful and relatable.

]]> In this episode, I explore the big picture of what keeps me up at night.  I worry about money (maybe too much), but I view it as a “must do” in my life.  Hopefully, you find this helpful and relatable.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12243269 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0600 2934 4 full false Blackjack Brief - The Oh Sh!t File Blackjack Brief - The Oh Sh!t File In this Blackjack Brief, I share a quick life hack we discovered to ease the concerns of what to do in a worst case life scenario.

]]> In this Blackjack Brief, I share a quick life hack we discovered to ease the concerns of what to do in a worst case life scenario.

]]> Host Buzzsprout-12252356 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0600 583 0 bonus true Make Room for the New Make Room for the New In this episode I explore some the sources of stress in our lives that are often self-induced.  I tell the stories of how I’m “cleaning things up in my life” and making room for the new to flow in.

]]> In this episode I explore some the sources of stress in our lives that are often self-induced.  I tell the stories of how I’m “cleaning things up in my life” and making room for the new to flow in.

]]> Buzzsprout-12123618 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0600 1974 3 full false Pull the Chain Pull the Chain This is the first of what will be many episodes focused on the midlife crisis elements in the business world.  I was let go from my employer part way through preparing this show…it basically wrote itself that day.  Enjoy!

]]> This is the first of what will be many episodes focused on the midlife crisis elements in the business world.  I was let go from my employer part way through preparing this show…it basically wrote itself that day.  Enjoy!

]]> Buzzsprout-12111515 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0600 2859 2 full false I Owe Her an Apology I Owe Her an Apology In this episode, I explore some of the reasons I believe our communication with each other has changed over the years and what we now face as we enter into “the empty nest” years.

]]> In this episode, I explore some of the reasons I believe our communication with each other has changed over the years and what we now face as we enter into “the empty nest” years.

]]> Buzzsprout-12111214 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600 2514 1 full false Blackjack Wade’s Midlife - Introduction Blackjack Wade’s Midlife - Introduction This intro explains the genesis of Blackjack Wade’s Midlife and who it is intended for.  The goal is to share observations and hopefully some remedies for all the pressures midlife presents.  I said “um” too many times in this episode, I admit.  But, I stuck with it for authenticity reasons.  

]]> This intro explains the genesis of Blackjack Wade’s Midlife and who it is intended for.  The goal is to share observations and hopefully some remedies for all the pressures midlife presents.  I said “um” too many times in this episode, I admit.  But, I stuck with it for authenticity reasons.  

]]> Wade Buzzsprout-12111339 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600 840 trailer false