Blackjack Wade’s Midlife
An objective view of the stresses and strains of midlife from a common sense perspective. I explore the challenges of this unanticipated phase of life, ask logical questions, and hopefully provide a perspective to help others feel less alone and confused. Listenership feedback is welcomed and together we come up with ways to address all the challenges associated with family, friends, work, and society…all the things.
Episodes
54 episodes
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!<...
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Episode 51
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53:18
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 recepti...
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Episode 50
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50:25
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 tra...
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Episode 49
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51:08
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 ...
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Episode 48
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51:55
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 time...
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Episode 47
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47:44
What Happened to LinkedIn?
A once helpful and productive platform has taken a wrong turn…will it recover?
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Episode 46
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15:12
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!
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Episode 45
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45:42
Crazy Time is Over…We Are In Charge Now
You know what I mean!!! (gloves on the floor)
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Episode 44
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59:15
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 Grou...
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Episode 43
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38:45
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.
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Episode 42
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20:38
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 m...
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Episode 41
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31:24
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!
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Episode 40
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36:23
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!
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Episode 39
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36:07
The AI Arms Race
The world of AI is changing so fast…new questions to answer. Where do you stand?
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Episode 38
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30:41
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.
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Episode 37
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18:10
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!
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Episode 36
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19:11
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!”????
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Episode 35
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37:12
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<...
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Episode 34
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47:52
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
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Episode 33
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13:41
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 ...
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Episode 32
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40:36
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.
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Episode 31
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42:29
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.
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Episode 30
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41:14
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!
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Episode 29
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44:00