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Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series! Today, we're galloping through time to uncover a story that's larger than life, spanning continents, centuries, and civilizations—a story of how one magnificent animal changed the world. That's right—today, we're talking about horses. Imagine the thundering hooves of a herd sweeping across the Eurasian steppes, the clash of ch...

Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show ! Today's episode is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or misunderstood simply because they weren't the loudest voice in the room. If that sounds familiar, you're in for something truly special. Our guest is Joanna Rawbone, the inspiring founder of Flourishing Introverts , who is on a mission to empower introverts—especially midlife an...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today's episode is brought to you by Acorns. Acorns makes it easy to start automatically saving and investing so your money has a chance to grow for you, your kids, and your retirement. Head to:  acorns.com/nob We have an extraordinary guest and an equally remarkable story that will inspire, move, and deeply to...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast ! I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode is one that will touch your heart, challenge your perceptions, and inspire you to rethink the power of forgiveness.   Our guest is the remarkable Dr. Rosanne D'Ausilio—an author, speaker, and transformation advocate. Rosanne's new book, Pain, Pumpernickel & Profound Forgiveness: A Daughter'...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, the podcast that celebrates innovaton, curiosity, and the endless potental of life after 50. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we're diving into a fascinating world that blurs the lines between science, intuition, and the human connection. Our guest is the one and only Terri Jay —an intuitive powerhouse whose talents will leave you astounded and inspired....

Welcome to today's Smithsonian Associates Interview Series episode here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  Where we journey back to the 12th century, a time when power, faith, and politics collided in a deadly struggle that changed the course of history. On December 20, 1170, the hallowed halls of Canterbury Cathedral bore witness to one of the most shocking and notorious murders of...

Hello and welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Asscociates Interview Series on radio and podcast . Today we celebrate the joys and challenges of life after 50 with inspiring stories, insightful conversations, and plenty of good cheer. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode is one you won't want to miss. We've all felt the weight of life's disappointments—unexpected losses, t...

Welcome, everyone, to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today, we're stepping into the mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic world of Gabriel García Márquez's literary masterpiece, One Hundred Years of Solitude with our guest, author, academic, presenter and Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph Luzzi.   Dr. Luzzi will be presenting at Smithsonian...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show , Prevention Magazine Healthy Living series. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and it's great to have you with us today! If you've ever felt like food is your enemy—whether it's battling guilt over your choices, struggling to stick with a diet, or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice—you're not alone. Today's guest, Laura Iu , is here to offer a fresh perspective o...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show's Art of Living series. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we're about to dive into a remarkable story of resilience, humor, and self-discovery. Our guest is Ellen R.B. Smith , author of a deeply personal and captivating new memoir that chronicles her coming-of-age journey amid societal upheaval. From an idyllic childhood that took a sudden turn after her p...

Welcome to The Not Old – Better Show, Technology Interview Series on radio and podcast, where we explore ideas that matter to those who are 50 and older, encouraging discovery, adventure, and learning.  Today's episode promises to be one of our most insightful yet, as we delve into a topic shaping our world at lightning speed: artificial intelligence.  Our guest is Charles Ferguson, the co-founder...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show , on radio and podcast, I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today, we're diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything. Our guest today is the brilliant Robert Harris ,...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series on radio and podcast. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode takes us to the heart of one of history's most critical periods—a time when the future of Europe, and the world, hung in the balance.  But rather than battlefields or the halls of power, our story today begins in the quiet countryside of Kent, England, at a pla...

Welcome to T he Not Old Better Show , Smithsonian Associates interview series. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we're diving deep into the lost world of dinosaurs—those awe-inspiring giants that have captured our imaginations for generations. While we all know about T. rex's mighty roar or the towering neck of the Brachiosaurus, how much do we really know about how they lived ? That's wher...

Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Healthy Living Interview Series , I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today, we're diving into a topic that affects millions of men and women around the world—hair loss. Whether it's thinning strands or full-blown baldness, losing your hair can shake your confidence, your self-esteem, and even your sense of identity. But what if there were a...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series . I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode is truly special. We are diving—quite literally—into one of the most mysterious, vast, and awe-inspiring environments on our planet: the open ocean. Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Sönke Johnsen , a distinguished oceanographer and professor of biology, will gu...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates edition. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and I'm so glad you're joining us today. At the height of World War II, the United States faced one of its greatest challenges: the urgent need for intelligence to help win the war against Nazi Germany. But who would answer the call? Soldiers and generals were obvious choices, but what if I told you that some o...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today's show is brought to you by Acorns.  Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing . Today, we're tackling one of the most important and misunderstood issues of our time: immigration.  Now, immigration is a word that can stir up a lot of emotions and controversy. It's a subject that ofte...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Monthly Healthy Living Series. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang.  Today's Prevention Magazine October episode is brought to you by UnitedHealthcare Medicare Plans. At UnitedHealthcare, we provide coverage you can count on for your whole life ahead. We have a jam packed show today.  Today we're exploring a topic that is both simple and profound:...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today we have an extraordinary episode for you. We'll be speaking with Smithsonian Associate Dr. April Nowell , a distinguished Paleolithic archaeologist and professor of anthropology, whose groundbreaking work is giving a voice to a forgotten and overlooked population from the...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's conversation is both powerful and eye-opening. We're exploring an untold chapter of the Civil Rights Movement, one that's been overshadowed for decades by other, more well-known events. On June 9, 1964, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, hundreds of Black men, women, and children gathered at First Afr...

Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Edition . I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today, we're diving into the minds of history's greatest economists with our special guest, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Robbie Mochrie. Dr. Mochrie is not just an esteemed economist with over 30 years of teaching experience, but also an insightful author whose latest book, How to Think Like an Economist, ex...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we have a truly inspiring episode that promises to leave you feeling hopeful and empowered. Our guest is the remarkable Dr. Susan Solomon, a pioneering atmospheric chemist whose groundbreaking work in the 1980s was crucial in solving the ozone layer crisis. Dr. Susan Solomon will b...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. Today's episode is brought to you by Newspapers.com .   I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode is one that will deeply move you, inspire you, and remind you of the enduring strength of the human spirit. Our guest today is Janet Singer Applefield, a Holocaust survivor who has spent decades sharing her harrowing, yet hopeful story with people all over...

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today, we're turning back the clock to the summer of 1965, a time when music wasn't just entertainment—it was a revolution. A single song hit the airwaves on July 24th of that year and changed everything. That song, of course, is Bob Dylan's 'Like a Rolling Stone.' Whether you remember hearing it for the first...