New Tricks for Old Dogs
Why 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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 151
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode No. 112: “I’d like 76 hot dogs, please – hold the mustard.”
The 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 …
Episode No. 111: "Never throw your mom at a rock star."
The 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 eleph…
Episode No. 110: "ThissShoww is Cccreatedd by ChatGPPPPT"
The 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 Fa…
Episode No. 109: "You can't drive with a dog license"
The 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 actor…
Episode No. 108: "Sorry, sperm donations aren’t deductible."
The 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 dono…
Episode No. 107: "A Susan B. Anthony Dollar for Your Thoughts"
The 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 attr…
Episode No. 106: "Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows."
The 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…
Episode No. 105: "You'll need subtitles to understand this episode."
The 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 subtitle…
Episode No. 104: "If It's Noon on the Moon, I must be hungry."
The 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 ma…
Episode No. 103: "The Episode About Doing Nothing"
The 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…
Episode No. 102: "Are You Soured on Pickleball?"
The 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 applicat…
Episode No. 101: "I Can't Afford to be Young Again!"
The 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 …
Episode No. 100: "Funny, we don't feel like 100."
In 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 f…
Episode No. 99: “Psst… Wanna Buy a Soccer Stadium – Cheap?”
The 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 Fa…
Episode No. 98: "Hey, Twitter, Who's Your Daddy?"
The 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-gr…
Episode No. 97: "Resolved: No New Years Resolutions."
The 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 ma…
Episode No. 96: "Don’t trim my eyebrows, I want a combover."
The 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 Dog…
Episode No. 95: "This podcast is a reality show. So why aren't we rich?"
The 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 realit…
Episode No. 94: "Elect me the heck out of here!"
The 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 introduc…
Episode No. 93: "Kim Kardashian made me do it!"
The 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 ala…