Ol' Fools Talking Ol' Skool
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTwo long time friends take a lighthearted look at things of the past, discuss the present and delve into the future, in an unscripted manner.
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Episodes
The Philosophy of Life
April 13, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBRodney and Mickey talk about how not to make a fool of yourself, lesson learned throughout life, remembering the past, not letting your past life go, people's perceived opinion of you, and living your dreams.
My Time Is Valuable Too!!!
April 06, 2024 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBMickey & Rodney talk about when a one-hour lunch actually lasted one hour, how doctor offices tell you to be there fifteen minutes early and they see you thirty minutes past your appointment time, forward thinking and playing the political game.
Pre-Planning & War Stories
March 28, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBRodney and Mickey talk about pre-planning needs for that time when we all must leave this earth and old war stories about deployments during the war.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
March 17, 2024 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode Mickey talks about all of the roadblocks and illogical rules he runs into trying to handle his uncle's affairs.
The World According To Mickey G. & Rodney T.
March 08, 2024 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBRodney and Mickey talk about world politics, military retirement, social security, smart decisions in life and educating yourself.
Your Playing Days Are Over
March 01, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBMickey & Rodney talk about old musical groups and their stories, how old school players couldn't sneak around in these days of social media, what you can find when you Google your name, why we thought lawyers new all types of law, taking liberties with words, GoFundMe and panhandling and politicians and their riches.
Old Men's Advice
February 26, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMickey & Rodney talk about shaving, the price of haircuts, "Old Men's Advice", divorce and marriage (even among superstars), Taylor Swift and her influence on the NFL, and old school artists like Lisa Stansfield, the O'Jays and Frankie Beverly.
When Does Creativity Go Too Far
February 15, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBRodney & Mickey talk about these ridiculous kids' names, men with extensions down to their butts, eyelashes that look like black caterpillars, outrageous fingernails, how just because they make it doesn't mean you can wear it, hair/beard dying, what's considered fashionable and what's not and how things have changed as we've gotten older!!!
Let It Snow!!!
February 01, 2024 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBMickey and Rodney talk about Rodney's COVID recovery, the winter weather we just had, vaccines, the News Nation network, Fani Willis, how much judges and teachers are disrespected today, and bad English.
A New Year...Same Old Problems
January 20, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBRodney and Mickey talk about the current political environment, including Donald Trump, the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the US's historical relationship with Iran, how time seems to be passing so quickly, how we couldn't wait to be 18 and now our children are turning 40, ever changing neighbors and homemade cold remedies.
Cigar Bar & Turkey Wings
January 12, 2024 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBMickey & Rodney talk about the good old days of ESPN when they repeated football games over and over again, what ESPN considers sports now, some of the comments sports announcers make, including Richard Sherman, Charles Barkley and Shaq, Shaq's business sense, celebrities and money management, what if you had a lot of money, questionable business management and cigar bars and turkey wings!!!
A Real Slap In The Face
January 05, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode Rodney & Mickey talk about how free services can come with frustrations, the rumors about T.D. Jakes, girls having baby's by celebrities with no shame, the craziness on social media, OnlyFans pages, very revealing lady's fashion and slap fighting.
It's That Time of Year Again
December 23, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBMickey and Rodney talk about the cold and flu season, how we have pantries full of medicine that's mostly expired, vaccines, our "warm natured" wives, Mickey's very frustrating eye exam, going to the VA and its example of government bureaucracy.
There's No Place Like Home
December 10, 2023 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode Rodney and Mickey talk about home building, how you get what you pay for, how do they really measure the square footage of your home, how your home value can go up by the property assessor just driving by your home, retirement strategy, paying off a home and reading money advice services like Kiplinger and the Moneyist.
I'm OCD and I Like It!!!
November 30, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMickey and Rodney talk about people who procrastinate, the benefit of doing things now, not later, our OCD-like habits (emptying the trash, filling the beverage fridge), a quick lesson in trash management, yard sprinkler systems and home building.
Dating...2023 Style
November 16, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBRodney & Mickey talk about a recent dating incident where a lady was taken to The Cheesecake Factory and she told her date she was "too fine" to go to a chain restaurant; dating past and present, how doing the simple things can safe time later and other stuff!!!
You Got To Give It Up
November 09, 2023 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMickey and Rodney talk about how sports stars find it hard to give up their dreams as they get older, reminisce about those good old days playing basketball and some of the guys we remember, the saga of Dwight Howard, the interesting Damian Lillard divorce and how he wants his ex to give up his last name, why do some women keep their maiden names, the definition of a "long marriage" over the years, divorced couples living together, taking marriage advice and domestic violence.
Don't Be A Dream Killer
November 03, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBMickey and Rodney talk about supporting your kids (and grandkids) and how their focus changes as they get older; striking that balance between being supportive and being realistic and the old "I walked five miles to baseball practice" and be telling the truth.
Bacon Up
October 22, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBMickey & Rodney talk about this bacon grease you can buy in stores called Bacon Up, how regular bacon has just as many chemicals in it as Bacon Up, another Google search and another past acquaintance that died, why Rodney & Rosalind didn't have a church wedding and another discussion on religion.
Happy Anniversary & Sticky Notes
October 07, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBMickey & Rodney talk about Rodney's wedding anniversary, the current mindset with marriage, how the circles you run in may affect your marriage, how it was hard to remember our anniversaries when we were newly married, our ever-changing calendars, using sticky notes to remind us of things and why we chose not to be landlords.
Chasing Rainbows
September 22, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBRodney & Mickey talk about how you can't save the world and all you can do is try to set a high standard in life, being thankful for what you have, grandkids, the importance of naps as you get older, mowing the grass and the pains of aging.
A Little Ol' Fools Philosophy
September 14, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMickey G. & Rodney T. discuss if hard work pays off in the end, gentrification and how we let it happen, mutual acquaintances in museums, what's in it for me, economic power, being under the government's thumb and keeping hope alive.
Do I Look That Old
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMickey G. & Rodney T. talk about people who use the wrong words on social media, the craziest voice message ever, people your age that look a lot older, radio commercials and the images they provoke, personal injury lawyer commercials, recent shootings, guns, guns, guns, jealousy in society and the public private school problem.
Just Ask
August 30, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBRodney and Mickey talk about customer service, or lack of, don't be afraid to say you don't know the answer, communications, trust but verify and sometimes you just have to ask the question, all they can say is "no".
It Ain't Cheap Anymore
August 19, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMickey & Rodney talk about inflation, marketing, haircuts, shoe endorsements, sports business, Kevin Durant, Magic Johnson, rags to riches and more.
That's Not Appropriate
July 26, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBMickey and Rodney talk about the politics of today, why people bring big dogs to crowded gatherings, what's appropriate wear for church and funerals, traditions with fashion and how just because they make it, doesn't mean you should wear it, Buc-ee's, Pappadeaux's and the cost of eating out.
You Can't Fix Stupid
July 01, 2023 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBMickey G. & Rodney T. talk about folks taking advantage of free handouts, you need a place to stay, but you have a pet pig, life choices, sometimes you have to help yourself, giving back, can you really be anything you want to be in this country and "It is what it is"
Retirement Nightmare & Today's Job Market
June 24, 2023 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMickey and Rodney talk about career choices, corporate restructures that ruin your retirement plans, folks that don't seem to take having a job seriously, when your main goal in life is to draw disability and how it's hard to feel sorry for folks that screw up a good job.
Lemon Lot & FIGMO...Do You Know What They Mean
June 16, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBMickey and Rodney bring up some old military terms and acronyms as they discuss selling cars, the role of fathers as consultants, giving your kids driving lessons, going to the movies and current politics.
The Saga of Being A Homeowner
June 04, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMickey & Rodney talk about how there is always something to do, or a problem, when you are a homeowner. Whether it's leaky roofs, backed-up toilets or faulty water softeners, owning your own home keeps you busy. They also discuss technology and how different credit card readers require different actions. Do you tap it, slide it or stick it in...it just depends on the card reader.
Paper Towels, Flushing Toilets, Flying Grease & Country Cooking
May 26, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBMickey G. & Rodney T. talk about the art of buying paper towels, those blue toilet bowl tablets versus the white ones, how grease seems to fly around the kitchen, our wives and their messy cooking, washing dishes through the years, how we have gone away from serving bowls for meals and that good old country cooking.
A Problem With Shrinkage
May 15, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBMickey & Rodney talk about the recent CNN Trump interview, how we're getting less food, for more money and how you can spend a hundred dollars for just paper towels and toilet paper.
Youthful Enthusiasm to Ruffling Feathers
April 20, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMickey & Rodney talk about how that young attitude that you can change the world changes to "I don't care" as you get older, how to choose your battles, a negative opinion of integration, Critical Race Theory, is Santa Claus white, giving back, the labor force and more lessons learned in the military.
Big Booty Reels and Blaxploitation Movies
April 04, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBRodney and Mickey talk about those Big Booty Reels that appear on Facebook, Black performers trying to break into the C&W world, the changes in music in general, Gunsmoke & Miss Kitty and the portrayals of Black in ads, movies and TV programs.
A Little Bit of Everything
March 24, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode the guys are all over the place. They talk about artificial intelligence and how its taking over our lives, including Google searches, Alexa, and Facebook. They pay tribute to Bobby Caldwell and recount their days shopping at a local record shop, the days of being harassed by Olan Mills for portraits, hairstyles, Prince Harry and more...
Mickey & Rodney - Dealing With Drugs
March 17, 2023 01:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBMickey and Rodney talk about their Air Force experience with pharmaceutical company representatives, the unique Air Force logistics system, resisting the temptation to violate the system for personal gains, what happens when you do wrong and get busted and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and their undercover operations.
The Case of the Stolen Umbrella
March 10, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBMickey and Rodney talk about door-to-door salesmen, roof repairs, a stolen umbrella, how repairmen always seem to have the part that needs replacing on their truck, how telling the truth can be the best way for someone not to believe you, that hilarious shingles commercial, how our grandparents would be shocked at the "personal" commercials on TV today and the crazy world of pharmaceuticals.
Cell Phones, Snotty Noses and Robitussin
March 02, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBMickey and Rodney talk about what we would do without cell phones, even though we did without them forever, a couple of cell phone bloopers, this crazy winter weather and the problems it causes, including snotty noses. We also talk about how to battle the winter snots with the old-fashioned Vick's Inhaler and Robitussin. And by the way, what do you chase your Robitussin with , you can't drink that stuff straight!!!
Men Are From Mars...Women Are From Venus...And Never Forget That!!!
February 09, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBMickey and Rodney talk about the differences between the genders, especially when it comes to our wives, how it's best to hold your tongue sometimes, the stress of a military career and a family and the things we've learned over the years.
Rumble At The Post Office
February 03, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBRodney's talking about my Cowboys again!!! We also discuss race relations in America, road rage, how things can go bad when everybody has a gun and how Mickey thought he was about to witness a fight at the Post Office.
I'm 40 Million Dollars Richer
January 26, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBMickey & Rodney talk about Mickey's good fortune (maybe), Facebook activities, Reality TV, those lovely ladies and media and the Black community.
Why Did They Move Thursday Night Football to Amazon Prime???
October 13, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBMickey and Rodney talk about why they moved Thursday Night Football to Amazon Prime, what "streaming" means, sensationalized social media, clickbait, cell phone scams and how subscription services will automatically renew unless you cancel them.
There's Nothing Wrong With Being A Little Anal!
October 06, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBMickey & Rodney talk about the way they seem to notice every mistake when people talk or when reading stories, how this "gender neutral" generation makes addressing some people complicated, Prince Harry and his marriage, the Royal Family, the latest NBA cheating scandal and other random thoughts.
What Was I Just Talking About?
September 29, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBMickey & Rodney talk about those instances where you completely lose your train of thought during a conversation, brain exercises, how what food is good for you has changed through the years, and why as you get older, your conversation is more about your ailments and illnesses, than anything else.
Get Your "Stuff" Together
September 22, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBMickey & Rodney talk about taking care of family members when they get old, our wishes when we get old and can't take care of ourselves, making final arrangements for our own final resting places, and we have a little fun talking about these serious, and somewhat sad, occasions.
Them Were The Good Old Days
September 13, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBMickey & Rodney talk about old school music, (to include the group Maze), the TV show Unsung, how a lot of Black musical groups broke up because the lead singer wanted to go solo, unknown rumors about Marvin Gaye and them old days at concerts.
Farewell Serena
September 06, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBRodney & Mickey talk about Serena Williams stepping away from tennis, that broke preacher that was berating his congregation because they weren't buying him Movado watches and other material things and Silk Sonic's remake of Love's Train.
Trust But Verify
August 23, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBMickey & Rodney talk about the current political scene, playing life's "games", The FBI, how things used to be when Blacks were organized, Reverend Al, do your own homework and trust, but verify.
Metamucil...The Drink of Champions
August 14, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBMickey and Rodney talk about their favorite named political candidate, Marshawn Lynch's recent DUI arrest, Serena Williams announced retirement, shopping at Sam's and using Metamucil.
Polyester Pants & Baloney Sandwiches
July 31, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBMickey G. & Rodney T. talk about ladies with long fingernails fixing our baloney sandwiches, how we dressed in the 70's, what does "business casual" really mean, just because they make it doesn't mean you should wear it and the prima donnas in the NBA.