James Noland

The Good Midlife

Society EN ↓ 100 episodes

This podcast originating in Louisville, Kentucky with hosts Jim Noland and Richard Kincheloe celebrates the joys of life as one’s 30’s are squarely in the rearview. Sports, culture, entertainment, fine dining (and not so fine dining), health, and relationships are all on the table for discussion in a way that only old friends can deliver.

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James Noland

Episodes

NCAA Tournament Special 20.03.2025 53:38

This week Jim and Richard wecome last year's last place finishers (Cole and Sam) and regular contributer Tommy Hyams to breakdown this year's NCAA tournament bracket and make some picks. Enjoy!

Our 100th Episode!!! 15.03.2025 1:03:37

This week Jim and Richard hit the 100 episode milestone and discuss Lent, tipping, meeting one of the kid's new boyfriend, the SEC tournament, OJ Simpson, and much more. Enjoy!

Meeting the Parents 07.03.2025 1:03:38

This week Jim and Richard discuss meeting the parents of girlfriends past. Plus who won our Oscars contest, Gene Hackman, "Splitting the G", the Doug doug challenge, and much, much more. Enjoy!

America, Do Not Click That! 27.02.2025 57:10

Richard is back! This week he and Jim discuss Dallas, Cleveland, buying a nudist resort, and the upcoming Madness of March. Plus more about the Oscars, bad Dr. Phil impressions, what's good on TV and much more. Enjoy!

Oscars 2025: Predictions and Betting 21.02.2025 1:24:25

It's time for our annual Oscars episode! Richard is away with work so JIm is joined by Elizabeth, Kelly, Brian, and McKinley to discuss this year's group of nominated films and get you ready for Hollywood's big night. As always there are opinions, insights, rankings, and of course betting. Enjoy!

You should always take a Speedo 13.02.2025 1:06:55

This week Jim and Richard discuss this year's finalists for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and determine who will be on the official Good Midlife ballot. Plus the Super Bowl and all that happened on and off the field,TV, movies, and much more. Enjoy!

The Super Bowl, Country Music, and a Guest Host 07.02.2025 1:08:00

This week special guest host Tommy Hyams joins Jim to talk all things Super Bowl imcluding a discussion of the best halftime shows. Plus best songs in the history of country music, Jim's trip to Florida, and would you rather go to Cleveland with Jim or Charleston, VW with Tommy. All this plus much more. Enjoy!

I would say it's a completely different interstate! 30.01.2025 1:00:11

This week Jim and Richard discuss January fatigue, Lunar New Year, Bruno Mars and Sexxy Red, shotgunning canned goods, movies, TV and much more. Enjoy!

The Waffle House Index 23.01.2025 56:24

This week JIm and Richard discuss The Waffle House Index, football playoffs, movies, TV, books, and Richard saw something cool. All this plus much more. Enjoy!

Do we have a research assistant? 17.01.2025 1:05:23

This week Jim and Richard cover a lot of ground! Jim is still angry at the post office. Richard is not having it with Rolling Stone's list of the top 10 songs of all time. Plus Richard's Z-A food challenge, the Killers and the Mormon religion, movies, boooks, TV, and much more. Enjoy.

How do you feel about your mailman? 09.01.2025 55:58

This week Jim and Richard discuss snow in Kentucky, New Years festivities, The Great Smokey Mountains, mail carriers, a Creed and Bee Gees revival, movies, music, books, and much more. Enjoy!

McRibs, Resolutions, and Movies. Our last show of the year 31.12.2024 1:03:45

This week Jim, Richard, and a special guest all try their first McRib. Other topics include New Year's resolutions, the Cincinnati Bengals, new movies and much more. Enjoy!

It's Almost Christmas! 20.12.2024 1:06:33

This week JIm and Richard spread the Yuletide cheer with discussions about the NCAA playoff, Christmas memories, catalogs, Christmas dinner, and a "would you rather" about Christmas shopping. All this plus much more. Enjoy!

One of us kind of likes Memphis 13.12.2024 1:14:11

This week Jim and Richard recap Thanksgiving then discuss hoodies, Jim's dental extraction, bowl game picks, best bowl game cities, tv, movies and much more. Enjoy!

You are gonna be bloated tomorrow, but it's so good! 27.11.2024 58:46

Welcome back! This week Jim and Richard discuss small venue concert etiquette, Chef Boyardee Pizza, football picks, the McRib, Hot Frosty, and is Bridget Jones's Diary a Christmas movie. All this plus much more. Enjoy! (And Happy Thanksgiving!)

Three Things We Don't Like! 21.11.2024 1:03:04

This week Jim and Richard stumble upon three things they do not like (and a couple might surprise you)! Plus restaurants, Netflix, Mike Tyson, football picks, tales from the road, Justin Timberlake, and much more. Enjoy!

Temptations! 15.11.2024 56:41

This week Jim and Richard discuss mozzaella sticks, art show ideas, football picks, TV, movies, and much more. Enjoy!

Thirll or Chill 09.11.2024 55:06

This week Jim and Richard discuss whether they are Thirll seekers of Chill seekers. Plus backstage at the Ryman Auditorium, Jim gets hit on by a man, NFL dress codes, books, movies and much more. Enjoy!

Richard's bike ride and Purdue is really bad at football 27.10.2024 53:16

Join Jim and richard this week as they discuss Richard's bike ride through the Potomac Valley an Jim's trip to football purgatory. Plus tv, movies, football picks and much more. Enjoy!

This is your chance! You can make Thanksgivings great! 17.10.2024 58:17

This week Richard and Jim discuss Richard's upcoming bike ride, dogs and baked potatoes, cringy dinner conversation, Ina Garten, college football, TV, movies, and much more. Enjoy!

I knew these kinds poeple existed, but I had never met one! 13.10.2024 53:36

This week Jim tells a story of meeting a crazy football fan and jim and Richard discuss, Rick Pitino, football, the Menedez brothers and much more. Enjoy!

That Was a Proposition, Right? 04.10.2024 57:00

This week Jim and Richard discuss the flooding in North Carolina, fine dining from the weekend, college football mascots, swingers, and much more. Enjoy!

There's a Lot More Black 25.09.2024 47:36

This week Jim and Richard discuss the Bourbon and Beyond music festival, Richard's bike ride through rural Illinois, football picks, the saddest college to be fan of, tv shows, and much more. Enjoy!

No on monkeys for me, bro! 19.09.2024 58:15

This week Jim and Richard discuss tailgating int he heat, why people dislike Dave Matthews, hierarchy of pets, is Louisville a rude city and much more. Enjoy!

I think it was a Harry Potter book! 11.09.2024 56:37

OK, this episode is good. College football, NFL, restroom etiquitte at a bar, spacecraft, submarines, dead or alive, and much more. Enjoy!