The Old Men And The Seat

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“At our age, the end is much closer than the beginning”. Two old men sit down every week to reflect on their experiences through life, how they live their lives in the present day, and most importantly, how they’ve stopped giving a sh*t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

22 - Reclaiming Happiness & Opportunity 13.07.2025 26:17

We return after a break, reflecting on our 22 episodes and our pride in remaining unsponsored, unlike other podcasters we follow1.... Byron shares insights from his holiday in Spain, noting the intense heat, the practice of siesta, and a distinct cultural rhythm that contrasts with the fast-paced Anglosphere, which he believes prioritizes achievement over relationships. This leads us to question t...

21 - Peace Addendum 20.04.2025 11:37

After recording Episode 20 on peace, we felt we had more to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 - Peace 20.04.2025 24:09

On today's episode, we discuss peace in our lives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 - Uncertainty 13.04.2025 19:13

On today's episode, we discuss how uncertainty impacts our lives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 - Waffling 30.03.2025 20:15

On today's episode, after a challenging week, we waffle on several important aspects of life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 - What do you want - Part 2 23.03.2025 23:43

On part 2 of today's episode, we continue our discussion on the question of what do you want? Links: This is what happens when you finally choose yourself above all else - Carl Jung https://youtu.be/XmlHUFeiZug?si=LE48kFS9UYWdm-kY Self Determination Theory - Deci & Ryan https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2022_RyanDeci_SDT_Encyclopedia.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast....

16 - What do you want - Part 1 23.03.2025 21:17

On part 1 of today's episode, we ponder on the question of what do you want? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 - Ramblings on meaningful work 16.03.2025 20:26

On today's episode, we discuss, or should we say ramble, on meaningful work.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 - Failure as a benchmark for happiness 09.03.2025 18:54

On today's episode, we discuss failure as a benchmark for happiness in our lives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 - Stress 04.03.2025 18:21

On today's episode, we discuss the impact of stress in our lives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 - The Small Things 10.02.2025 18:39

On today's episode, we discuss the value of the small things in life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 - The Old Men & Artificial Intelligence (AI) 02.02.2025 23:22

On today's episode, we discuss our initial thoughts and experiences on Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 - Retirement 26.01.2025 19:13

On today's episode, we talk about retirement.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 - Fitness 19.01.2025 18:52

On today's episode, we talk about our health & fitness, or lack thereof.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 - Star Wars 03.01.2025 22:46

On today's episode, we talk with @RobboStudios about our memories of Star Wars.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 - Addendum 02.01.2025 1:21

After recording Season 1 Episode 6, some clarity was required. Thus, the addendum.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 - New Year 02.01.2025 22:08

On today's podcast, we discuss our thoughts on the New Year and reflections on the past.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 - Christmas 28.12.2024 21:10

On today's podcast, we discuss our thoughts on Christmas and how it has changed over time.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 - Mistakes 22.12.2024 18:56

On today's podcast, we discuss our thoughts around mistakes and how they've impacted our lives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 - Regret 15.12.2024 15:40

On today's podcast, we discuss regret in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 - Intro Addendum 08.12.2024 5:01

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1 - Intro Episode 08.12.2024 16:31

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