Episode 469 – No Time, Trillionaires & Deputy Alligator

What did we talk about this week on The Slade and Mayson Show?This week starts with a realization Dan wasn't expecting: retirement hasn't created more free time. In fact, it may have done the opposite.Between personal projects, helping JD with his podcast, running errands, doctor's appointments, and keeping up with everyday life, the days seem just as full as when there was a regular work schedule. Somehow Monday through Sunday now feels like one continuous to-do list.The conversation drifts into the future as we discuss predictions that Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire, and what that kind of wealth even means in practical terms.Artificial intelligence makes another appearance as Dan and JD talk about how frequently they now rely on ChatGPT and other AI tools in everyday life. What started as curiosity has quietly become part of the daily routine.We also cover a strange driving incident near a bowling alley in Derbyshire, England, proving once again that automobiles and common sense do not always travel together.The show touches on aging and self-image as skincare creator James Welsh raises concerns about a growing trend, leading into a broader discussion about getting older and whether America is becoming a nation increasingly focused on age.Innovation comes from an unexpected place when we discuss an Indian farmer who found a way to turn what most people considered a weed into a profitable crop.Music history enters the conversation when we discover a chart-topping group neither Dan nor JD had ever heard of, despite the fact that they once held the number-one position.Animal stories return in force. JD brings tales of Louisiana's "Deputy Alligator," a troublesome bear in Japan, and another bear making the rounds in Tennessee. As usual, wildlife proves that animals rarely cooperate with human plans.Sports briefly enter the discussion as we talk about the NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks, and the reaction that followed in New York.Time, technology, aging, animals, unexpected success stories, and the strange realization that being busy doesn't necessarily stop when work does.All that and more on Episode 469 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/JD's Daily Country Podcast – Sladio Radiohttps://sladioradio.github.io/Podcast/Dan's Daily Music Podcast – The 8-Track Yearshttps://danmayson.github.io/JD/Follow The Slade and Mayson Show:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sladeandmaysonTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/SladeAndMayson