Episode 457 – Garlic Breath, Blood Sugar & Waymo Cars That Aren’t Driving Themselves - Maybe

What did we talk about this week on The Slade and Mayson Show?This week, food once again takes center stage — along with the consequences that come with it.JD talks about trying to get his blood sugar under control, aiming to bring it down from the 8 range into something healthier. Like many people, his diet has leaned heavily on cheap, carb-heavy foods like pasta, which leads into a broader conversation about how eating “affordably” often works against long-term health.Dan shares his own experiment with raw garlic each morning — not without side effects. Between the lingering smell and the sulfur compounds working their way through the body, it’s not exactly neighbor-friendly, even if the dog takes the blame.That leads into a discussion about using AI for practical guidance, as JD turns to ChatGPT for help figuring out what he should and shouldn’t be eating.Food comes back again as Dan prepares to take black garlic out of the crock pot after a long process, continuing the theme of experimenting with healthier (and more interesting) alternatives.Outside the kitchen, JD observes that some things never change — including social dynamics — noting that even in a 55+ community, gossip is still alive and well.We briefly touch on entertainment, including a new UK version of Saturday Night Live endorsed by Lorne Michaels, featuring a very British-style cold open set inside 10 Downing Street.The weather continues its identity crisis, bouncing between snow, rain, heat, and cold, while places like California take a beating. At the same time, pollen season kicks in, leaving both Dan and JD dealing with the joys of seasonal allergies.AI makes another appearance with reports of systems from Alibaba experimenting in ways that raised eyebrows, along with ongoing concerns about how autonomous systems behave outside controlled environments.That ties into a discussion about Waymo, where it turns out the cars may not be quite as autonomous as advertised — with remote assistance potentially nudging vehicles when needed. Which raises a simple question: if something goes wrong, who’s actually responsible?Dan shares a trip down to Richmond for an Irish festival, as well as a bizarre legal story involving a German tourist attempting to sue both a taco shop and a Walmart after a rough visit to the New York area.Health concerns return as we talk about rising cholesterol levels in younger people — with some reports suggesting medication may be needed as early as age 30 — likely tied to the increasing reliance on fast food and meals on the go.Garlic, pasta, AI diet advice, questionable autonomy, weird lawsuits, and the ongoing struggle to eat well in a world built for convenience.All that and more on Episode 457 of The Slade and Mayson Show.Listen to the podcast version: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloudMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-slade-and-mayson-show-2Sponsor: http://www.IceysomethinIcey.comMusic: Courtesy of Dano https://danosongs.com/More from JD: Old-time country music daily on Sladiohttps://soundcloud.com/sladio-539214100/Follow the show:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sladeandmaysonTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/SladeAndMayson