Barry Edwards

Over Fifty Starting Over

O5O Podcast—Ambition, Grit & Unfiltered Truth for Life’s Third Act. Host Barry Edwards brings broadcast polish and rebel wit, joined by political analyst Merle Garrison, a data-driven conservative. In 90 turbo minutes they dive into mid-life health, fitness and mindset wins, then clash over culture and politics from independent vs conservative angles. Spotlight guests share comeback stories and one-step-better tips. New episodes every Friday to help you level-up the boldest half of life.

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Barry Edwards

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Education

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overfiftystartingover.com

Latest episode

Apr 24, 2026

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Episodes

277: Hurricanes, Terrorists, and Trains: The Most Jaw-Dropping Podcast of 2024 11.10.2024

2:00  Surviving Hurricane Milton 3:45  Relationship challenges - contemplating apologies 17:45  Scott Mann on Shawn Ryan Podcast - thousands of trained terrorists have come thru our open borders. Largest terrorist attack in history in our near future. 26:00  Hurricane Helene - Asheville disaster. Federal government's failure and coverup... again. 33:00  The Great Hurricane Conspiracy Theory :  Are...

276: From Prison Cells to Corporate Suites: The Extraordinary Journey of Therapist Faust Ruggiero 04.10.2024

Faust Ruggiero is a distinguished therapist, published authorStay tuned for Mark's 2-Minute AI Tip at the end: mark@marktennant.net Faust Ruggiero is a distinguished therapist, published author, and clinical trainer with a remarkable career dedicated to personal development and human potential. Faust's work has reached individuals from all walks of life—from adolescents to first responders—offerin...

275: America's Last Stand: Inside the Resistance Movement 27.09.2024

*NOTE: Mark Tennant's 2-minute AI Tip is at the end of this episode! 2:00  Inflation Fighting Tips and Alternatives 16:20  Agritopia : A planned community that redefines village life for the modern family 25:00  "Suicide Pod" controversy. And, a new Near Death Experience 33:00  What is the meaning to life? Simulation theories. Biblical parallels 56:00  Join The Resistance: https://jo...

274: Barry's Fiery Debate Rant – Did He Cross the Line? 13.09.2024

*NOTE: Mark Tennant's 2-minute AI Tip is at the end of this episode! 0:45 Top 10 Things for Active People Over 50 to Do in the Fall 9:40  Friend cured of Stage 4 Cancer! 27:30  Famous Quotes from Thomas Sowell 44:00  James Lyndsey on woke speak priming society for communism - true or false 51:00  Merle's take on the Trump/Harris Debate 53:30  Barry's angry rant on Debate 59:00  RFK Jr&...

273: Debunking Myths: Fluoride, Abortion, and Social Media Censorship 30.08.2024

*NOTE: Mark Tennant debuts his 2-minute AI Tips at the end of this episode! 4:50  Dental care - Related health issues. Sonic toothbrush vs water pick. 10:45  Performing medical procedures on oneself. 14:30  The fluoride debate. 25:30  The origin of Labor Day and unions as we know them. 36:50  Four lifelong democrats who recently switched parties... and why. 1:02:30  The abortion smokescreen 1:09:0...

272: Voices of Change: From Obama's Inspiration to Peterson's Innovation 23.08.2024

Fauci on his 3rd bout of 'vid after a total of 6 jabs 40 year high school reunions Peterson Academy- Introducing Jordon Peterson's new Online University that will, at bare minimum, hold our failing educational system accountable - and likely cancel them. "The highest level of education possible at the lowest possible price". Kamala Harris' first policies - capping super marke...

271:  AI, Automation, the Future of Work and Election 2024 16.08.2024

Special Guest Mark Tennant. Get in touch: mark@marktennant.net 0:30  The Little Italy Feast and work out hacks 12:00  The challenges of introducing AI basics to people over 50. 13:45 Intro to ChatGPT . Using it to create/write a fictional book (this is very cool). 21:30  The Sims , Unreal Engine and living in a simulation 32:00  Original ChatGPT art : Futuristic tank, battle armor, Mars colony......

270: WEIRD Politics, Sleep Disorders, Olympics and the Unemployment Crisis 02.08.2024
268: Critiquing Kamala: Leadership, Policies, and Scandals 26.07.2024

Outrageous Caller Defends Pedophiles:  Watch on YouTube CNN and Microsoft Reduce DEI Departments President Biden's Call to Kamala Harris: "Heels Up" Harris as Nominee Criticisms of Kamala Harris Joy Reid's "Mean Girls" Commentary: Watch on YouTube #ControversialCallers #DEIChanges #BidenCall #KamalaHarris #IdentityPolitics #TulsiGabbard #JoyReid #PoliticalScandals #HotT...

268: Political Pandemonium: Biden's Fall, Trump's Rise, and Everything in Between 19.07.2024

This episode - We cover an historic couple weeks: Media switches from covering for a faltering Joe Biden to exposing his decline - exposing themselves in the process. Joe Scarborough needs to take his own advice and go eff himself. Dems find themselves in a pickle as they scramble to appoint new presidential candidate while convincing Biden to step down. This coming from the party that tries to co...

267: Wellness Spectrum: Phytonutrients, Loneliness, and Biden's Cognitive Decline 28.06.2024

3:00  Phytonutrients: Avocados and Swanson's Green Max phytonutrients supplements 5:30  Time Management. Healthy daily schedules. 15:00  6 Ways loneliness can harm your health 21:00  Utilizing AI to combat loneliness and depression 35:30  Biden "shocks" country with his cognitive decline. What happens from here? 49:30  TV show reviews: Man in the High Castle, FUBAR, Killing Eve #Mark...

266: Divides and Debates: From Critical Thinking to Cultural Controversies 22.06.2024

This episode: 9:45    Critical Thinking - We discuss 8 characteristics inspired by Melanie Trecek-King's https://thinkingispower.com - 24:00 The Women's Rights Divide and the right to their own sports. Hijacking decency in the guise of compassion. 40:00   The Reparations Divide...in the guise of compassion 45:00 The Juneteenth Divide...in the guise of compassion 50:30  Dick Van Dike wins E...

265: Unleashing AI's Potential & Massie Reveals Massive Corruption 15.06.2024

Special Guest Mark Tennent on The importance of AI literacy in 2024 8:00   Perplexity.ai 9:00   Claude AI vs ChatGPT 10:30   Using ChatGPT/Dall-E to create images 13:00 ChatGPT 4o 14:45   Using ChatGPT on your phone - voice prompts 20:45  Apple and Open. AI ink deal to revolutionize how EVERYONE will use AI 29:00   The battle for AI supremacy 33:30   Thomas Massie - A fascinating look into one of...

264: When Congress Goes Wild: The Jerry Springer Edition 07.06.2024

This episode: 10:30  12 memes to live by! 35:00   Dave Smith humiliates Chris Cuomo in debate over Covid lies and media misinformation. 53:45  Joe Biden's super creepy grin and shuffle upon being accused of using legal system to target his political opposition. 1:16:20   House of Rep. goes full Jerry Springer 1:22:00   Huge mistakes college grads are making today... like bringing a parent. #Da...

263: The 4th Quarter Playbook: Proven Strategies for a Fulfilling Retirement 04.06.2024

Guest host Dom Zinicola talks with Vince Costanzo about their views on the most important aspects of "life in our 4th quarter": • The importance of healthy friendships • The 4 yogic phases of life • Taking care of our physical and mental health • Alcohol moderation-the importance of being present in life • Meditation and prayer - Get clarity on who you are and where you want to go • Lett...

262: From Fido to Fallout: A Rollercoaster of Headlines & Reviews 17.05.2024

6:30  Our messed up health care system: Privatization is on the rise 18:00  Chronic inflammation: What it is. What causes it. What prevents it. 40:20  Idiot senator Lindsey Graham wants to nuke Gaza 54:45  Kirsti Noem brags about shooting her dog 59:20  Biden accepts debate challenge with Trump...as embarrassing as that is. What happened to the Democrat party? 1:09:30  Dave Smith announces he'...

261: DOM ZINICOLA-FROM PAPERBOY TO CONTRACTOR TO PHILOSOPHER 11.05.2024

Special guest Domenic Zinicola. My very Italian friend - former contractor, now enjoying retirement and writing inspirational articles on his blog, ABluePrint4Life.com. We discuss Italy, the unique Italian culture. Our love for Sarasota, FL. The disruptor known as covid. Inflation, politics, mainstream media brainwashing...and "White Privilege" My apologies for not-so-great audio. I had...

260: Cultural Clash: Toxic Masculinity, White Privilege and Campus Protests 03.05.2024

**Next week, Special Guest, Domenic Zinicola joins me in studio 3:50   Organ harvesting. Black slave owners mucking up reparations 11:45   5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss! 37:00   Surviving a crippling economy. Scathing MSNBC interview on how we're jeopardizing younger generations 48:00   "Toxic masculinity", divisiveness and campus protests gone wild 56:30   James Lyndsey...

259: The Global Stage: War Funding, Media Ethics, and Gender Dynamics 19.04.2024

0:20    Israel launches attack on Iran ... and we're funding it... with $95B on the table for more war funding to Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine. While our borders remain unsecured. 12:30  NPR editor Uri Berliner lambastes NPR for abandoning journalism and becoming activists. 25:00  "Men are From Mars. Women are From Venus" - important differences. 44:30  Discussing Michael Shellenberger...

258: The Soros Effect: God Complex and Cultural Disruption 12.04.2024

We're sorry for a bit of disconnectedness – I did my best to edit the bad stuff out. We didn't get to everything we promised. 06:50:  The eclipse in Cleveland 13:00:  Business etiquette remotely meeting. 16:50: Discussion of James Lindsey's podcast (New Discourse)– The Reflexive Alchemy of George Soros. #GeorgeSoros #JamesLindsey #NewDiscourse

257: Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Overdose: A Candid Conversation 08.04.2024

Special guest Adam Tills. My cousin and I discuss losing a brother and a nephew to drug overdoses. we talked about family/friends' personal struggles with straddling the line between enabling and letting go. We also memorialized them. We also covered conceptual concepts such as legalizing drugs and successful recovery options. #addiction #heroin #overdose #AdamTills #recovery

256: Using legal system to prosecute opposition in the name of democracy, while calling us racists 29.03.2024

10:45  New, positive research concerning our food habits and heart health 30:30  The Baltimore bridge collapse 40:30  The capturing of American capitalism by hedge fund companies using DEI/ESG 56:20  Joy Reid, Baltimore mayor and Don Lemon fan the flames of "racism" 1:01:40   Daily Wire (Ben Shapiro) fires Candace Owens over religious differences 1:06:00  RFK Jr gets legally targeted by...

255: Merle walks the red carpet 13.03.2024

3:45:  Cheap and fun way to better brain health 7:15:  Great FREE way to learn another language in a few months - Duo Lingo app. 14:45:  Dr. Phil making the podcast circuit - talks about fallen state of society and announces his new network, Merit Street Media 26:00: Merle at the Hollywood premier of the documentary, "Hollywood Takeover" 45:00:  Biden State of The Union Address. 1:09:00:...

254: Outfoxing Ageism in Your Career 23.02.2024

0:20: Finding new job after 50/Ageism/Professional consultancy 4:30: The power of LinkedIn and LI Navigator 18:00: Using ChatGPT 4.0 (premium version) for content creation, image generation. Writing and illustrating a book. Also, the current limitations of ChatGPT 4. 33:00: Arguing with Chat about politics and DEI 1:00:20:  The strange dichotomy that is Trump and his supporters. 1:05:30:  Biden bu...

253: Marriage | The Border Crisis 09.02.2024

10:00: Good, bad and OK marriages - we have some good news. 29:00: Discuss Tucker Carlson's interview with Bret Weinstein regarding the Darien Gap and the Border Crisis. 45:00: Why are we encouraging 100s of thousands of illegal immigrants into the country unvetted? 59:30: How was Mayorkas (Secretary of the Dept of Homeland Security) not impeached? How is Biden not impeached? 1:23:30: SUPERBOW...

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