The Enlightened Cynic (Formerly Specifically for Seniors)

Carl Honoré is a bestselling author, broadcaster and two-time TED speaker. He is also the voice of the Slow Movement. His latest book, Bolder: How To Age Better And Feel Better About Aging, is a spirited manifesto against ageism. Published in 35 languages, Carl has landed on bestseller lists in many countries.  Website: https://linktr.ee/carlhonore Social Media: https://twitter.com/carlh...

Tom and I discuss flyfishing gear and flies, his own podcast at The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing , ocean fly fishing and the best places to fly fish in southern Florida and what fish you can catch.

Angie Johnson,PhD and I talk about the relationship of humans and dogs, comparing learning ability in children and dogs, anthropomorphizing our pets and how dogs respond to our cues. Link to the Canine Cognition Center at Boston College  https://sites.bc.edu/doglab/

Bio Podcast Transcript Steve and I talk about growing up in Brooklyn, his life as a teacher and his 5 shows that started with My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy

Bio Podcast Dan and I talk about the difference between weather and climate, Florida and hurricanes, the difference between El Niño and La Niña, hurricane formation and safety and preparedness.  This is the podcast to watch before hurricane season gets more active.

Bio Podcast This is the podcast to watch if you ever wanted to play pickleball or enjoying the game now. Ken is the  2021  Pickleball Global USA and World ranking of #1 in men's 60 singles for the entire year. Ken and I talk about starting to play, coming from tennis, tips for gear as well as for offense ad defense games. I asked "What makes pickleball the greatest game ever.

Bio Podcast Transcript Diane Dimond and I discuss what guardianship is,  the pro's and con's of senior guardianship, the pitfalls of guardianship, the egregious behavior of some guardians, and how to protect your wishes as you age. This podcast is critically important for seniors living alone. Diane's new book, tentatively titled "The Racket" will be available early next year.

Biography Podcast Dr. Hurd and I discuss the causes and potential solutions to the opioid crisis in the United States.  We talk about the differences in marijuana in the 1960's and now and the benefits and problems with the use of THC and CBD in senior adults

Bio Podcast Jim Richardson, National Geographic Photographer and I talk photography for National Geographic Magazine, film versus digital, camera clubs and Instagram,  iPhone photograph and travel photography.

Biography Podcast Frank and I talk about being a columnist, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis and Pickleball.

Bio Podcast For all of you who have laughed out loud by seeing Sarge on stage, we joked a little but we  get to know the real Sarge, the person behind the humor. If you've loved Sarge on stage as I have, this is one podcast you should not miss.

Bio Podcast Dara and Donna and I talk Flowers, Dragons, Bars, and walls, dice, tournaments, Mahjcon and new cards and a lot of stuff about Mah Jong that I still don't understand, but I am sure you will.

Bio Podcast  Bruce Means and I talk about frogs, tepui, biodiversity, Florida's coastal plain, alien species, habitat destruction, pesticides and fertilizers and what we can do to save the planet for our children and grandchildren.

Bio, Podcast Ron and I talk about writing, story telling and character development.

Bio, Podcast, Transcript Marian and I talk about aging, following a dream, contentment, caregiving and erroneos conceptions of aging among the young.

Bio Podcast Transcript Scott and I try to make sense of a very complex technology in a ½ hour podcast.  Scott explains what crypto is, how a blockchain works, and for listeners who are artists, how an NFT works.

Bio Podcast Transcription We talk to David about his meetings with Mu'ammar Al-Qadhdhāfī, Yasser Arafat and walking through the Berlin Wall when it opened. We discuss thoughts on food and culture, Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, and his new book Food Americana.

Robert Klein Bio, podcast and transcript Robert and I talk about his career, medicine and dentistry, Johnny Carson, SNL, his family, quitting smoking, politics, health  and even the pictures on the wall behind us.

David Chaves Lopez Bio and Transcript David and I talk about Alzheimer's Disease and how it effects both the caregiver and the patient.  We talk about the many free resources that are available from the Alzheimer's organization and what you can do to help.  Essential listening for those who have a loved one suffering from this disease.

Lanny Rubin, DPM Bio, transcript If you are having foot problems, ths is one episode you should not miss. Dr Rubin and I talk about common foot problems in older adults, nail care and the best way to choose your shoes.

Bob Feinberg Bio and Transcript Bob and I talk about Apple products' value for seniors, we discuss security, the Cloud, FaceTime, Apple Maps and, most especially the reason seniors should consider the Apple watch as a personal safety device that offers fall detection and the watch's ability to call for help.

Channe Foderman, MSW, LCSW bio and transcript We talk with Channe about senior living residences for a loved one and for oneself, about driving safety and when it's time to give up the car,  about senior safety in the home and about living an active, commited and fulfilled life. But there's so much more to talk about - relationship with adult children, about depression and loneliness, ad abou...

About Ed and questions from listeners Ed Sherwin has been recognized as one of the country's top food safety trainers. We talked with Ed about everyday food safety, MacDonald's Hamburger University, what it was like working with Hooters and his extensive baseball cap collection. Stay to the end to find out what keeps him up at night.

About Dr. Glassman Dr. Glassman and I talk about dentistry's role in sleep medicine, treating people with head and face pain, teaching and his passion for acting. Barry played Morrie Schwartz in Mitch Albom's play Tuesdays with Morrie - his take on the role should not be missed

Altair Gobo, CFP Bio, transcript We talk with Altair Gobo, CFB who is a a founding partner of U.S. Financial Services, Altair is a thought leader in developing the process that promotes people to enjoy wealthier, healthier, and happy lives. Together with his partners, he is proud to have built an incredible team and designed a premier wealth management firm in the tri-State area. We talk about man...