Blackjack Wade’s Midlife

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

June 2, 2025 52 mins

🚀 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 litt...

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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.

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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 jrust...

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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 y...

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March 19, 2025 51 mins

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...

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February 27, 2025 47 mins

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.

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January 19, 2025 15 mins

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

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November 15, 2024 45 mins

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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November 9, 2024 59 mins

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

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November 3, 2024 38 mins

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/

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

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June 10, 2024 31 mins

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 

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May 9, 2024 36 mins

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

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April 9, 2024 36 mins

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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March 17, 2024 30 mins

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

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March 7, 2024 18 mins

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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February 23, 2024 19 mins

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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January 25, 2024 37 mins

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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January 8, 2024 47 mins

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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December 21, 2023 13 mins

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

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