The 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 bri

Episode No. 127: "I got pooped climbing Mt. Everest."

21 days ago 24m 56s

The 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 succe

Episode No. 126: "Global Boiling ain't bussin'.

Mar 13th, 2024 24m 25s

The 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

Episode No. 125: "We can't pronounce 'insectivorous.'"

Feb 28th, 2024 24m 24s

The 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 t

Episode No.124: "This episode has no use-by date."

Feb 14th, 2024 23m 51s

The 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

Episode No. 123: "We Need Fewer Acronyms – ASAP."

Feb 1st, 2024 24m 52s

In 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

Episode No. 122: "Come ride in my hotsy-totsy jalopy!"

Jan 17th, 2024 23m 55s

The 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

Episode No. 121: "Note to Mars: bugs are on the way!"

Jan 3rd, 2024 24m 11s

The 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

Episode No. 120: "Past: perfect. Present: tense."

Dec 20th, 2023 24m 15s

The 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

Episode No. 119: "Do you need an emotional-support chicken?"

Dec 7th, 2023 24m 35s

The 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 l

Episode No. 118: "How do you pet a grandparent?"

Nov 29th, 2023 24m 48s

The 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

Episode No. 117: "We're dead tired of séances."

Nov 1st, 2023 25m

The 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

Episode No. 116: "The Lobster-Trap Workout"

Oct 19th, 2023 25m

The 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

Episode No. 115: "Are we Us or Them?"

Oct 3rd, 2023 24m 50s

The 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

Episode No. 114: "Double Dutch Jumping for Joy"

Sep 15th, 2023 25m 10s

The 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 h

Episode No. 113: "This episode comes in a senior-proof package."

Aug 31st, 2023 24m 59s

The 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

Episode No. 112: “I’d like 76 hot dogs, please – hold the mustard.”

Aug 16th, 2023 25m

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 feature called guess what year it is.Plus Par

Episode No. 111: "Never throw your mom at a rock star."

Aug 2nd, 2023 24m 21s

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 elephant yoga. And we bring you another wildly pop

Episode No. 110: "ThissShoww is Cccreatedd by ChatGPPPPT"

Jul 18th, 2023 24m 40s

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 Fads. Our chief aging officer weighs in on the

Episode No. 109: "You can't drive with a dog license"

Jun 28th, 2023 25m

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 actors don't have to act their age anymore. We obs

Episode No. 108: "Sorry, sperm donations aren’t deductible."

Jun 14th, 2023 24m 33s

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 donor. We remember Harry Belafonte. And we praise

Episode No. 107: "A Susan B. Anthony Dollar for Your Thoughts"

May 31st, 2023 24m 37s

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 attributes. We present a quick history on the Ame

Episode No. 106: "Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows."

May 16th, 2023 25m 1s

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 the relationship of money to happiness. And

Episode No. 106: "Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows."

May 15th, 2023 24m 51s

Episode No. 105: "You'll need subtitles to understand this episode."

May 3rd, 2023 25m 4s

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 subtitles. Paul once again tries to stump the older o