New Tricks for Old Dogs
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWhy are we howling at the moon? In the 60's and 70's our generation led a cultural revolution. Now that we are in our 60's and 70's we see another cultural revolution led by folks like us who refuse to act their age. We may be Old Dogs, but we can still learn New Tricks. This podcast celebrates that revolution. It features offbeat news items, social observations, adventure tips, shameless humor, and interviews with contemporaries who are still engaged with life.
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Episode No. 128: "My ice-cream cone gave me a hangover."
April 11, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about what happens if we outlive our partner. We introduce a new retail concept, alcoholic ice cream. We challenge you with another What Year Was it. We mark the loss of a grade-school favorite, the number-two pencil. We bring you another installment from our Chief Aging Officer. And we share some tips on traveling light. The Old Dogs conversation is a memoir of small-town life, shared between Paul and our former guest, Michael Schafer.
Episode No. 127: "I got pooped climbing Mt. Everest."
March 27, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about dealing with trash. We introduce you to a new class of religious affiliation - the Nones. We angst over the mountain of human waste that is overwhelming Mt. Everest. And Paul tries to stump Jim again, with little success. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Eva Archer-Smith: a corporate coach who is accomplishing even more in her 70s.
Episode No. 126: "Global Boiling ain't bussin'.
March 13, 2024 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about aging with a friend. We track down an innocent pigeon who was accused of being a spy. We bring you another episode of "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We acquaint you with new words that have entered the English vocabulary. We present recent findings on the dangers of aging alone. And we marvel, on the other hand, of how Super Agers remain Super. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Doctor Michael Schafer, who found his mission in providing facial reconstruction for childr...
Episode No. 125: "We can't pronounce 'insectivorous.'"
February 28, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about Paul's devotion to Costco. We report on one pet's devotion to money. We bring you another edition of Ads 'n Fads. We tell the story of a couple's obsession with Costco - far more serious than Paul's. We introduce you to the lady who plays Flo in the Progressive commercials. And we discover a new kind of service to help older persons make friends. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Julie Moore: a conservancy advocate who has a special interest in - wait for it - the V...
Episode No.124: "This episode has no use-by date."
February 14, 2024 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about losing the stigma around buying used. We warn you about the coming invasion of the cicadas. We test your memory with another What Year Was it? We note the growing acceptance of buying used. We discover that coin flips aren't totally random. And we take note of the trend in old folks still working. The Old Dogs conversation is with Betty Buckley, who's going to tell us all about how movies are made.
Episode No. 123: "We Need Fewer Acronyms – ASAP."
February 01, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode, The Old Dogs ramble about some of the things we've come to appreciate that seem to lengthen our lives. We report on a major infestation of Peacocks in affluent Houston neighborhoods. Paul tries to stump the older Old Dog again, with mixed results, again. And we offer the New York Times opinion on the seven keys to longevity. The Old Dogs conversation is the second part of our fascinating chat with Susan Lieberman, whose new book, In the Country of Old, offers a fresh way of...
Episode No. 122: "Come ride in my hotsy-totsy jalopy!"
January 17, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about the little things that make life worth living. We wonder if some private yachts might actually be too big. We play another round of "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We visit a book club that took 28 years to read Finnegans Wake. We celebrate the idea of the Golden Bachelor. And we promote the use of old words we think should make a comeback. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Susan Lieberman. A person who has discovered that in the limitations of being old, there is oppo...
Episode No. 121: "Note to Mars: bugs are on the way!"
January 03, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about euphemisms - you know, the art of saying something nice, when you mean something bad. We report on a quiet small-town guy with a surprising legacy. We present another edition of Ads n Fads. We chuckle over one of Elon Musk's famous euphemisms. We bring you an article about fears, including some fears you may not know you have. And we explain why, if you want to colonize Mars, you're gonna need bugs. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Dennis Elmer. You may forget his ...
Episode No. 120: "Past: perfect. Present: tense."
December 20, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about nostalgia - as if we could remember anything. We report on a Japanese cafe where the waiters will probably forget your order. We bring you another edition of What Year Was It. We introduce you to a robber who posed as a mannequin. We celebrate the benefits of nostalgia. And we tell you how to be nice about your luggage on a plane. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Kathy Biehl, mistress of mayhem, the zany and the arcane. If it's weird, Kathy has written about it.
Episode No. 119: "Do you need an emotional-support chicken?"
December 07, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about dress code changes as we age. That leads us to a chat about new dress rules for Congress. We offer a new emotional-support choice: chickens. We bring you another edition of Stump the Older Old Dog. And we include the latest musings of our Chief Aging Officer, Kathleen O'Brien. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Bill Freeman, a guy whose life-changing stroke didn't dull his mind or his sense of fun.
Episode No. 118: "How do you pet a grandparent?"
November 29, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about listening - how good are you at it? We present another quiz about the early days of TV. We give another shout-out to AARP. We discuss common pet names for grandparents - do you have some? We add another item to the do not import list: giraffe droppings. A And we compare the merits of brand names with generic drugs. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Karl Ford, a Virginia gentleman who really enjoys a real good life as a realtor.
Episode No. 117: "We're dead tired of séances."
November 01, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about speaking and listening: there seems to be more of the former than the latter. We present another Ads 'n Fads. We talk about the best deals you can get at Dollar Stores. We learn that it doesn't take much juice to power the human brain. Since it's Halloween, we wonder about the popularity of séances. And we clue you in on the benefits and dangers of skiplagging. The Old Dogs conversation is with Fritz Coleman. Long-time funny weatherman who is producing a series of s...
Episode No. 116: "The Lobster-Trap Workout"
October 19, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about suspicious senior discounts. We discover that the secret to eternal youth appears to be hauling lobster traps. Who knew? We challenge you with another installment of What Year Was it? We announce - after 18 years - the launch of a new album by, yes, the Rolling Stones. And we ask the question the whole world is not asking, should Oregon cede territory to Idaho. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Martin Langford, a self-proclaimed journeyman musician who after five de...
Episode No. 115: "Are we Us or Them?"
October 03, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about Us versus Them. We bring you more thoughts from Kathleen O-Brien, our chief aging officer. We celebrate the life of Jimmy Buffet. We humiliate the Older Old Dog. Again. And we discuss life events that could change your personality. The Old Dogs conversation once again features the sage of the current generation of college grads, Savanna Menzel, with tips on how geezers can profit from social media.
Episode No. 114: "Double Dutch Jumping for Joy"
September 15, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about questionable medical procedures. We commiserate with a guy who lost his autographs of the Bidens. We introduce a new challenge we call, "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We celebrate a gal who rediscovered jumping rope in her mature years. And we reveal sure-fire ways to avoid airline carry-on fees. You're welcome. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Barbara Tobin. A lady who discovered world travel early and never stopped.
Episode No. 113: "This episode comes in a senior-proof package."
August 31, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about packaging: an impossible challenge for seniors. We ask: if Taylor Swift can give bonuses to everybody, where's ours? We lament the passing of incandescent light bulbs. We wonder if we've lost the ability to concentrate. We spring another Ads n Fads on you. And we discuss the problem of hanging onto elected officials a little too long. The Old Dogs conversation is with Sheila Baisden. She's a lady who found a way to continue using her considerable skills after retire...
Episode No. 112: “I’d like 76 hot dogs, please – hold the mustard.”
August 16, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe old dogs Share their thoughts on UFO’s, question whether hot dog eating is a spectator sport, discuss how much value a wall can have, present some Boomer life Hacks , and offer up a new trivia feature called guess what year it is. Plus Part Two of our conversation with Jackie Dryden. This former advertising art director has made a new career out of offering advice to parents through the voices of children.
Episode No. 111: "Never throw your mom at a rock star."
August 02, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Old Dogs marvel at how much you can make by suing McDonalds. We discover inappropriate gifts fans hurl at rock stars. We offer a tribute to the late Alan Arkin. We reflect on the wonders of elephant yoga. And we bring you another wildly popular edition of Stump the older old dog. The old dogs conversation is with Jackie Dryden, a much-lauded advertising executive who turned her talents to helping parents understand their kids.
Episode No. 110: "ThissShoww is Cccreatedd by ChatGPPPPT"
July 18, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe Old Dogs Ramble about 50's TV Sitcoms that may have fomented major changes in the 60's. We wonder how the Supreme Court could confuse Jack Daniel's and Bad Spaniels. We bring you another Ads n Fads. Our chief aging officer weighs in on the advantages of staying out of airports. We question the wisdom of relying on Chat GPT for, well, anything. And we bring you the answer to our ads n fads quiz. The Old Dogs conversation is with David Pelton - a man who sang his way around the world, enli...
Episode No. 109: "You can't drive with a dog license"
June 28, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about national holidays we wish we had. We advise against blaming your dog for your bad driving. We learn that spies aren't allowed to work from home. We find out that movie actors don't have to act their age anymore. We observe International Naked Gardening Day. And we join the throngs of annoyed consumers who are tired of tricky food packaging. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Fred Kennedy, one of a handful of entertainers who made morning drive radio something special.
Episode No. 108: "Sorry, sperm donations aren’t deductible."
June 14, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe Old Dogs wonder who we'd root for if they went on strike. We give our take on Elon Musk's giant rocket fail. We offer creative uses for coffee grounds. We report on an overenthusiastic sperm donor. We remember Harry Belafonte. And we praise a lady who found a bagful of money... and didn't keep it. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Larry Barsh - a Boston dentist who discovered there's more to life than pulling teeth.
Episode No. 107: "A Susan B. Anthony Dollar for Your Thoughts"
May 31, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about the current worth of a penny. We remark on the difficulty of using your home equity when you're old. We ponder the differences between cage-free, organic, and other egg attributes. We present a quick history on the American penny. And we reminisce about penny candy and other childhood treats. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Mary Harper, social worker, author, activist - and daughter of parents who were both blind.
Episode No. 106: "Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows."
May 16, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ask themselves if money can buy them happiness. We update you on current passport requirements. We check in with our Chief Aging Officer, Kathleen O'Brien. We get a scientific opinion on the relationship of money to happiness. And we enjoy a few snappy tweets from the US Park Service. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Louise Palanker and Fritz Coleman. A couple of pros from the entertainment biz with a great idea for a podcast.
Episode No. 105: "You'll need subtitles to understand this episode."
May 03, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about the challenges of Artificial Intelligence. We relate the story of a nearsighted man who ordered too many glasses. We report on the growing habit of watching TV with subtitles. Paul once again tries to stump the older old dog, and we introduce you to your next therapist, a robot. The old dogs conversation is with Les Switzer - a man who made a difference in South Africa, on his way to three rewarding careers.
Episode No. 104: "If It's Noon on the Moon, I must be hungry."
April 11, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about how the world might get along by taking a tip from scientists. We weigh the merits of the tiny apartment fad. We wonder what time it is on the moon. We expose how Chinese male models are showing up in ladies' underwear. And we report on how an innocent gift resulted in a fish invasion in Japan. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Nanette Florian. She was a singer with the New Christy Minstrels. When she lost her hearing she thought her days of enjoying music were ove...
Episode No. 103: "The Episode About Doing Nothing"
March 29, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe Old Dogs ask whether it's possible, truly, to do absolutely nothing. And, if so, how much practice does it take? Podnuggets: A Case of Foreign Accent Syndrome. The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing. The Oldest Flight Attendant. Bye, Bye to Landlines. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Marc Cashman, a rather well-known voiceover coach with a history of writing funny radio commercials, being a sought-after voice talent, and narrator of some 200 audiobooks. Marc t...
Episode No. 102: "Are You Soured on Pickleball?"
March 15, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe old dogs ramble about the good old days before cell phones. We offer another edition of Ads 'n Fads. We acquaint you with the Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly. We discuss the meaning and application of the wind chill factor. And we explain America's fastest-growing sport, pickleball. Our guest is MICHAEL McDONALD, a guy you need to know if you think you just can't handle the stuff that comes with age. A successful advertising executive, Michael battled depression for years, then suffered...
Episode No. 101: "I Can't Afford to be Young Again!"
March 01, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs wonder how much time and money we're willing to spend trying to be 18 again. Our Chief Aging Officer Kathleen O'Brien gets a notion to write a novel. And once again Jim gets embarrassed again by getting stumped. Again. The Old Dogs conversation is with Ray Schilens, who answers a lot of questions about how the medium of radio has changed in the last 20 years.
Episode No. 100: "Funny, we don't feel like 100."
February 07, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this, our 100th episode, we look back on all the fun we've had over the last four years. We propose a new kind of friendlier exercise program. We extol the virtues of knolling. We fill you in on facts about our largest state. And we reveal secrets about how people lie with their eyes. The old dogs conversation is with Mike Vance - a writer, producer and veteran stand up comic with whom we expound on the past year.
Episode No. 99: “Psst… Wanna Buy a Soccer Stadium – Cheap?”
January 24, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about things we can't explain. Like where did the other sock go? We report on a case of mistaken identity, where the identity was a dummy. We bring you another edition of Ads n Fads. We wonder what's going to become of all those soccer stadiums in Qatar. We relate another fishy fish story. And we explain five things that can't be explained. The Old Dogs conversation is with John Swasey. You may not know him, but you may well have heard him.
Episode No. 98: "Hey, Twitter, Who's Your Daddy?"
January 04, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about better - or at least different - endings for popular movies. We report on a special government cabinet meeting that took place... underwater. We tell the story of a great-grandmother who finally graduated from college at the age of 90. We bring you more commentary from our Chief Aging Officer. And we muse on that zany new owner of Twitter, Elon Musk. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Chris Golden. A prolific singer, songwriter and performer who is just getting start...
Episode No. 97: "Resolved: No New Years Resolutions."
December 21, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about New Years resolutions. We join the debate on how long it takes to prepare Microwavable Velveeta Mac and Cheese. We wonder how a simple word like “huh?” can be found in so many languages. We play another game of Stump the Older Old Dog. We remember Christine McVie, dead at 79, and we offer some thoughts on why we believe in lies. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Roy Meinke, a guidance and control specialist for NASA, he participated in some of NASA’s most celebrated...
Episode No. 96: "Don’t trim my eyebrows, I want a combover."
December 07, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about all that junk mail we've been getting about Medicare Advantage. We offer the exciting news that bystander pigs can reduce conflict in the pig pen. We present another Old Doggerel. We celebrate America's gift to the world, the Slinky. And we say farewell to the Leap Second. If you were as fascinated as we were by our conversation last time with Deborah Whisnand, you'll be glad to know we have more information about end of life plans.
Episode No. 95: "This podcast is a reality show. So why aren't we rich?"
November 22, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about the fascination with so-called reality shows. We disclose a useful term for misunderstood song lyrics. We note the passing of Jerry Lee Lewis. We remember a time when reality shows were really real. We celebrate a guy who gave weary passengers a place to wait for the bus. And we offer a few thoughts on a new kind of sociability as we age. The Old Dogs conversation is with Deborah Whisnand, a trainer of interfaith chaplains who knows quite a bit about end of life dec...
Episode No. 94: "Elect me the heck out of here!"
November 09, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about the early days of television. We bring you another popular Ads n Fads. We fondly remember drive-in movies. We hear from our Chief Aging Officer Kathleen O'Brien. We introduce the latest in personal identification. And we present the case for fewer friends. The Old Dogs conversation is with Sherry Halperin - producer, writer, talent agent and now a writer of fiction dear to us Old Dogs' hearts.
Episode No. 93: "Kim Kardashian made me do it!"
October 26, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about their influence - or lack thereof - on the Kardashians. We invite you to join us for a cup of coffee at Central Perk. We relate the sad plight of Kim Kardashian, who has alas run afoul of the law. We play another round of Stump the Older Dog - and Jim isn't laughing. And we reveal some little known facts about Queen Elizabeth. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Margie Seaman. After many years in marketing she is now not only a website designer, but also a travel blo...
Episode No. 92: "If it's Tuesday this must be Cleveland."
October 11, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about... rambling - on the open highway. This ramble was insired by our first podnugget, the first cross-country road trip. We note the passing of Marsha Hunt, a veteran actress and activist who lived to one hundred and four. We take a look at the so-called Takeaway Rembrandt. We get a little salty with the Morton Salt Girl. and we find that great ideas often occur in the shower. The Old Dogs conversation is with Bob Dauber, whose career as a production guy included Montg...
Episode 91: "Winnie the Pooh is Coming for YOU"
September 26, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about the concept of ashes to ashes… we report on a cryptocurrency blunder that made one lady a lot richer… we say farewell to Nichelle Nickols in her final journey to space… we announce the new butter sculptor at the Minnesota State Fair… we lament the release of a new slasher movie featuring, yes… Winnie the Pooh… and we tell the story of a starving artist who traded his paintings for dinner. The Old Dogs conversation is with Beth Wernick – a polymath in the entertainme...
Episode No. 90: "Can we defund political junk mail?
September 18, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Old Dogs philosophize about political advertising. We introduce the concept of tree-mail. We bring you another edition of old doggerel. We hear from our Chief Aging Officer about how time seems to be gaining on us. And we amuse you with some medieval cures for common ailments. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Jim Martinez, a guy who has made it possible for thousands of sight-challenged listeners to enjoy the printed word.
No. 89: "Lions and Tigers and Bears... Not!"
August 27, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Old Dogs reminisce about the good old three-ring circus. We bring you another Ads and Fads. We celebrate a postal worker, on the job since 1952. We invite you retire to your very own Scottish island. We familiarize you with familiar scenes from the movies. And we wonder about a modern circus that has no lions, tigers or bears... oh, my! The Old Dogs Conversation is with Allen Roth, a Hollywood audio engineer for over four decades who hosted some of the funniest and most famous actors we...
Episode No. 88: "The Episode with an Irish Accent"
August 10, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe Old Dogs Ramble about THE HEAT... Driving for Two... A note from Sandra Cavallo Miller... Breaking in the Royal Shoes... Old Doggerel #13 – Password Purgatory... A Really Cold Case Murder... A big Payday for Expert Witnesses. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Michael Hernan of Inishmore Island, County Galway, Republic of Ireland.
Episode No. 87: "Driving for Dollars"
July 27, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe old dogs ramble about the price of gasoline - is it affecting you? We have breaking news about an old bust. We present another commentary from our Chief Aging Officer. We explore the history of knock-knock jokes. We praise the wisdom of Swiss laws governing guinea pig ownership. And we talk... about listening. The old dogs conversation is with Lynette Ross. A pastor who has taken a winding but sure-footed path to the ministry.
Episode No. 86: "This is, like, our 86th episode, you know?"
June 03, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe old dogs discuss some of their favorite peeves about crutch words. We follow that with a podnugget on the same theme. There's also another of our beloved Old Doggerels, a celebration of the great jazz bassist Ron Carter, and an edition of Stump the Older Old Dog . The Old Dogs conversation is with Deirdre Virvo, a real-estate specialist who has been pioneering a boutique approach to assisted living.
Episode 85: "Happiness is a Warm Podcast"
June 03, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode the Old Dogs happily dwell on the subject of happiness. We bring your attention to the world’s very first speeding ticket. We take you back to a time when not all warriors were men. We introduce another bit of Old Doggerel. We share some practical ways in which you can improve your happiness. And we explain why it’s so hard for older folks to learn a language. The old dogs conversation is with Stanley Santire, who after years of successfully practicing the law has launched a ...
Episode No 84: “I’m aging. Save my place.”
May 31, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode the Old Dogs speculate on the possibilities of aging in place. We marvel at the mystery of marrying in the metaverse. We bring you another Ads n Fads. We enlighten you with archeological discoveries that have change our view of the world. We coin another bit of Old Doggerel. And we report on the latest opinions about aging in place. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Ted Swindley, a prolific producer of prodigious proportions who developed the worldwide hit Always Patsy Cline.
Episode No. 83: "Nothing comes between me and my genes."
May 17, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Old Dogs ponder the legal and ethical ramifications of using genetics to help solve cold cases. We follow that with a piece on crowd funding genetic research. We present another bit of Old Doggerel. We list five things you may not know about airline cabins. We encourage you to avoid clichés... like the plague. And we acquaint you with a gentleman who can speak 24 languages. The Old Dogs conversation is with Steven Mikita, a tireless crusader who has lived most of his life with a rare gen...
Episode No. 82: "We wonder why we wander"
May 03, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Old Dogs ramble about... rambling - that is, the tendency for many of us to let our minds wander. We discuss the true definition of that everyday word, "jiffy." We get our latest report from Kathleen O'Brien, our Chief Aging Officer. We present another Old Doggerel. We marvel at the research people are doing on the language of pigs. And we dig into the phenomenon of the wandering mind. The Old Dogs Conversation is with DAVID ROSELL, a financial advisor with a special approach to investin...
Episode No. 81: "Is that a crossbow in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?"
April 19, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Old Dogs speculate on hiring a stranger to sit with us and do nothing. We report on the odd ways people have defaced works of art. We find something all US Senators can agree on. We present another edition of Old Doggerel. We give you a lesson on how not to shoplift a crossbow. And we give an in-depth look at the Japanese practice of hiring strangers to do nothing with us. The Old Dogs conversation is with KATHLEEN SINCLAIR - a lady who struck out in new directions after a mid-life divor...
Episode No. 80: "Is it a Fish... or a Football?"
April 06, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThe old dogs ponder why some people get goldfish... and then get rid of goldfish. We bring you another edition of Ads 'n Fads. We ask the question all America is asking, namely, where is spell check when you need it? We report on the growing problem of goldfish in Minnesota lakes. And we acquaint you with a few weird state laws still on the books. The Old Dogs conversation is with MARLIN MURDOCK - a gentleman who has learned what life is really all about. In his case it's a continuing curios...
Episode No. 79: "Trust Us: This is Not a Scam."
March 25, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThe Old Dogs are feeling vulnerable about online scammers. We're pulling for an Olympic tug-of-war event. Old Doggerel No. 5: The Cane Mutiny. Christopher Walken: still quiry at 78. Internet scammers are targeting seniors. A hundred ways to improve your life without really trying. GEOFF CAMERON came rather later to the podcasting game when he started experiencing issues with his eyesight. Rather than sit around and mope, Geoff decided what listeners needed was exposure to people with a pos...