New Tricks for Old Dogs

Old Dogs ramble about the merits of talking with loved ones... after they have passed away. Be wary of medical procedures that generate more medical procedures. The relationship between "coffee chaff" and car parts. A Connecticut employer hands out a whopping Christmas bonus. The Old Dogs announce a new service: the Old Dogs podcast on broadcast radio. In the Old Dogs Interview, Jim Conl...

Our second season opens with the Old Dogs reminiscing about the pleasures of shopping indoors. We'll report on how malls are now disappearing at a rapid rate. We’ll celebrate Big Bird, who just turned 50. We describe how an expert on money laundering… launders money. We admire an imaginative motorist who turned a car… into a banana. And we'll note how even some big box retailers need to...

Old Dogs ramble about the fact that, after 25 be-weekly episodes, we need a vacation… but where to go? Podnuggets: Waffle House gets late-night help from customers... Improbable research topics... Can you stay incarcerated if you’re already dead?... The American diet: “How sweet it is”... Quilty the feline escape artist... Interview: Anna Louise Bruner, a retired teacher who turned to play writing...

The Old Dogs ramble about the way society has changed in how they socialize. Is there a difference between social media and socializing? It all depends on the nature of the relationship. We explore more oddities of current news, athletic seniors, disposing of old prescriptions (heed this advice!) and more. Our interview is with Thelma Zirkelbach. She doesn't look like it, she doesn't sou...

The Old Dogs ramble about stuff we're still buying - even if we shouldn't; a dog who went missing for 12 years; a friend in need when you're homeless; a cruise-ship mutiny; an Irishman who got the last laugh - at his own funeral; pointers on how to sleep better. The Old Dogs interview Linda and Jerry Patchen, a couple whose ideals were born back in the 60's and have remained wi...

Old Dogs ramble about sushi and other oddities of contemporary consumption. Podnuggets: Can a ride on a lawn mower get you a DUI? Airbnb fraud. Too young to dance. The world's fastest old man. Why aren't we eating more bugs? The Old Dogs Interview: Part 2 with Michelle Watkins. Michelle gives us an overview of how to make the right choice when looking for a senior living community. 

Michelle Watkins, a retirement living marketing specialist, talks about the many advantages of moving to a retirement community. Also: Old Dogs ramble about rock concerts: are we still welcome? Podnuggets include the benefits of napping; busted in Sardinia for pilfering sand; Transient Global Amnesia; somebody stole a solid-gold toilet; experts defend the five-second rule.

Old Dogs ramble about late-life optimism. Podnuggets: Optimism can extend your life. Woman publishes first poem collection at 100. The last toll collectors. Is that a spider in your ear? The Life and Times of Molly Ivins. The Old Dogs Interview: Marc Grossberg is a tax lawyer who grew up in Houston, Texas. During his long career he’s kept a sharp eye and ear open for what goes on in this cosmopoli...

If you've hoped for a longer life, there's reason to hope. But there's a down side. The Old Dogs ramble about what some of the consequences might be. We also offer news about the decline of cursive writing, the dangers of putting an octopus on your face, using butter as a sculpting medium, how to work your way out of causing offense, and the demise of Minnie Mouse. The Old Dogs also...

Yes, a lot of us have skills we may not want to practice anymore for fear of hurting someone or ourselves. But we still have a lot to offer. Plus podnuggets about aging surgeons, intensive grandparenting, a very enterprising root-beer sales-boy, hungry food-delivery services, and facts about going barefoot. Our Old Dogs Interview is with Robert Flatt, an exceptional nature photographer made more e...

Old Dogs ramble about why staying in your own home beats moving; why more seniors are choosing aging in place; the Rolling Stones are pushing annuities; the old Mission Control at NASA gets a facelift; a four-year-old kid takes his grandpa's car for a spin; and fake news depends on what you believe is real news. The Old Dogs Interview: Steve and Vicki Farrell, nationally acclaimed comedy team...

Old Dogs on what’s worth waiting in line for; Queuing up to climb Mt. Everest; avoiding procrastination; a fake cake mistake; an octogenarian pole vaulter; and a tough act to swallow. Plus Part 2 of our interview with New York actress Suzanne Savoy.

The Old Dogs ramble about designing their own memorial celebration, then share info about why funeral homes are hiring event planners. We'll also have Podnuggets on how one clever company got their stolen van back in record time; we'll give you some tips on taking selfies safely; we'll unravel the mystery of the drunken raccoons. And in Part One of a two-part interview we'll ch...

Old Dogs ramble about the salutary effects of our favorite beverage: coffee. Dummies test roller coaster safety... badly. The passing of the most exhibited artist in the world. Yard decor: Yabba Dabba Do... or Yabba Dabba Don't? How rock stars do their laundry. The OD Interview is with Don Phelan - former ad-man, successful real-estate broker, avid cyclist, and a pretty darn good novelist.

Old Dogs on how stuff accumulates; a guide to unclutter your living space; the importance of respecting your elders; a documentary called “Ask Dr. Ruth”; a nude mannequin yard party; and a drone that barks like a dog. Plus an interview with Tom Fabel, long-time attorney and jurist, part-time thespian and playwright.

It is with shameless pride, or maybe prideless shame, that we announce Episode #11 of “New Tricks for Old Dogs." Once again we take a look back at an iconic moment in consumerism and social behavior - when folks stopped going to the movies every week and started watching them on their VCR's. There's the usual assortment of odd news and useful information, plus an interview with folk...

Anybody else besides us have a bit of a memory problem? The Old Dogs attempt to sort through remedies for this common malady. We also divulge good news about the health benefits of chocolate; commend a Frenchman for crossing the ocean in a barrel; mourn the passing of an exceptional gastropod; promote standing up for fitness; and commemorate an iconic TV game show. In the Old Dogs Interview we cha...

More age-seasoned wisdom from the Old Dogs, this time about why TV and film producers like to make fun of older people. We'll review Amazon Prime's The Kominsky Method; a dating app for cows called "Tudder"; celebrating Motown Records at 60; a robber who used a scooter for a getaway; and a disagreement about how high is up. The Old Dogs Interview is with Steve Epstein, a former...

The Old Dogs hold forth on how clean does clean need to be... Podnuggets review various oddities from the news... and we interview Kathy Drago, an educator-turned portraitist whose specialty is the female face - the "old-old" female face. 

In this episode the Old Dogs ramble about feeling our age, acting our age, or otherwise dealing with our age. We'll offer the usual Podnuggets from the news, plus an interview with Tom Cliff, a lawyer-turned-banker-turned psychologist. Can you even do that?

Old Dogs on dated concepts  Five myths about daylight savings  You can order breakfast at Tiffany’s Ready for a test tube burger? A kinder and gentler George Bush An insecure Cyber Security Minister Plus an interview with Meryl Moritz, erstwhile dancer, world-traveler and life coach.

Musings on how to pay when they no longer take cash; praising Jimmy Carter; pig pals; judge issues get-out-of-jail-free cards; comfortable air travel; Old Dogs interview with Dr. Michael Lieberman

Remembering the heyday of NASA; NASA is losing its property; remembering Stan Lee; Beards: a healthy choice? Startups for golden agers; RBG: the movie; Interview: Judy Cochrane - great grandmother, mayor... and alligator slayer.

In our second podcast we muse on why we created our second podcast. Podnuggets: More older people are finding work... Scrabble accepts 300 new words... Those mysterious "Sell by and Use by labels"; You’ll never believe what passengers steal from planes. The Old Dogs Interview: cartoonist Bill Hinds, creator of Tank McNamara.

What kids ate in the 50's; an iconic Thanksgiving recipe; the mystery of the stolen colon; the effect of the placebo effect; the U.S. Citizenship exam: would you pass? 50 great inventions; the Old Dogs interview: Lidia Porto - an actress whose time has finally come.