TWO OLD BUCKS

Send a text Here's the totally unedited video version . Hard to believe but the Bucks are galloping (hobbling?) into the sunset. After 225 shows, thousands of laughs and more than a few tears, Dave and Del are headed for new worlds to explore, new mountains to conquer, and new coffee shops. It really has been a fun journey and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.  We've created our...

Send a text The Bucks interview Dr. Craig Benjamin, historian, jazz musician, cruise lecturer and much more. Stay with us for the entire hour to hear about a life well-lived. HERE'S A LINK TO A 6-MINUTE VIDEO CLIP OF THIS INTERVIEW. A 2-minute video about three bears. Books recommended by Dr. Benjamin: Traditions and Encounters ; A Global Perspective on the Past Comprehensive, 8th. Edtn , by...

Send a text Del panics over losing his phone and blames the heat. Is Del acting like a teenager or is it really the heat?  Del pays for another year's tuition for his dentist's child. But he looks mahvelous. Dave nods the antlers to Rewen, Francis and Harriett, and  Buck and Linda from the Baltic cruise. He also recommends seeing Joshua Jay, the magician performing on the ship. Here and...

Send a text Del has a good purchasing experience and a less than good follow-up with AI. Dave discusses his 15-day Baltic cruise, the good, the bad, and the ugly.  What are your AI experiences? Have you been to the Scandinavian and Baltic countries Dave visited? What were your impressions? What is MdDS? Find out next episode. Dick Clark introduces the bonus track. Or, do you like this one? And fin...

Send a text Dave manages to get to Copenhagen in one piece after nearly melting in Boston. He met one nice folks over there and highly recommends the city. In the battle of the bonus tracks, listen and tell us which one you like the best. 1. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen 2. Monster by Steppenwolf  3. Land Down Under Give us your thoughts: BUCKSTWOOLD@GMAIL.COM Find Two Old Bucks on Facebook and...

Send a text The Bucks whine about the weather again...and again. Do you have a butt dial story? Let us know. We're all ears, hearing aids and all.  Bucks reconnect with Old Buck Gene, whose memory issues have taken a turn for the better. Amazing. Bucks pay tribute to Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, two monsters of the music of our youth. Do you have a favorite song from either? Let us know. Dave...

Send a text Here's a short video clip from the episode Del displays his geographic knowledge. He cannot be stumped. Why does Dave have to practice mounting his bicycle?  Del makes milestone soup as only he can. Those crazy Brits and their cheese chases. Can you do this? Del expresses concern over proposed Medicaid cuts and the impact on poor people. Dave recommends Spearhead by Adam Makos . ...

Send a text Maybe retirement is a time to kick back  and relax and that's fine. But it wasn't enough for Curtis Weber, a retired educator who relocated to Sarasota and now teaches English to non-English-speaking immigrants who have also found a new life in the area. Curtis teaches advanced English classes at the Sarasota Technical College where his students range in age from 17 to 83.  H...

Send a text Dave has an unexpected and unforgettable trip to a tornado shelter. Yikes! Del proves once again he has too much time on his hands as he sands and drills plastic lids.  Tom recounts songs that carry a signifigant meaning for him, especially the one that was playing when he got his first kiss. What a memory! The Bucks read and discuss The Lottery, a short story by Shirley Jackson publis...

Send a text Here's a 5-min. video clip. Del deals with caregiving for an elderly friend.  Dave wraps up his San Diego visit. Del reviews the movie, Black Bag , and gives it a not so great rating. What do you think? Dave saw Yo Yo Ma. Highly recommended. Here's the Van Wezel. Bucks discuss three more questions that lead to love, or maybe friendship. Tell us how you'd answer. In the n...

Send a text Dave's wife makes a new friend on their coast-to-coast flight while he sits next to the perfect passenger-an empty seat. The new Persian friend makes some San Diego recommendations, including the Lafayette Hotel.   Just dazzling! Dave enjoys the cool, perfect weather in San Diego, again visiting Balboa Park. Highly recommended.  The Bucks discuss the first four questions from the...

Send a text Got lots of great feedback on 213 with Mahesh Patel. If you haven't listened yet, please do and tell us what you think. There are links to two short video clips in the show notes. C'mon back, Mahesh. Del gives two thumbs down to The Brutalist . Dave hasn't seen it. What's your vote? Dave gave 3.5 stars to The Chestnut Man, a series streaming on Netflix. It's a...

Send a text Video clip of Mahesh on writing his memoir. Video clip of 18-year old Mahesh on the Hippie Trail The Bucks interview author Mahesh Patel, author of RELOCATE ADJUST REPEAT: AN INTERNATIONAL LIFE. Joining us is Old Buck Tom, who will be sharing the load with us from time to time down the road.  Mahesh has led a fascinating life and our interview only scratches the surface of what is in h...

Send a text We had to postpone our interview with Mahesh Patel, author of Relocate Adjust Repeat.  Mahesh will be with us next time. In the meantime, buy his book on Amazon. You'll love it.  The Bucks do a road trip looking for another bike for Dave and find a self-taught artist and all-around sweet guy. Dave builds the courage to actually sell a bike so his car can fit in the garage. Seller&...

Send a text Happy Birthday to loyal listener Linda from Germany! Auf Wiedersehen. Tomorrow, Jan. 21, you can see six planets align. You can see it on subsequent nights, as well, but they won't be in perfect alignment. Or, you could wait until 2040. Here's the link to the article in WIRED.   Tell us what you saw. Dave saw A Complete Unknown, the movie on Bob Dylan's early career in t...

Send a text Del runs more ant experiments, proving once again that he has too much time on his hands. Bucks pay tribute to Jimmy Carter, our 39th president. We miss him more every day. Dave recommends two series on Apple+ [where we think you can get a free 3-month trial]: SLOW HORSES, a British  series about MI5 agents who have screwed up and been assigned to a purgatory called Slough House. Gary...

Send a text Del discusses Mr. Majestyk by Elmore Leonard . He thinks they're talking about him. Dave salutes the SRQ Bike Boys , who assembled 477 bikes for Xmas presents handed out by Salvation Army. Great job, guys. Listeners recall a bad teacher and outdoor plumbing in winter. What's your bad teacher story? Dave recalls a couple stories from his youth in Smalltown, America. Don't...

Send a text Del's ordeal in getting to the mall incognito to meet Dave. Bucks salute the growing fanbase in Beaumont, Alberta .  Dave watches the Spacex Falcon 9 takeoff at 5 AM. Send \us an email if you want the video. Del discusses the "golden bat" rule being considered for baseball but the Bucks vote it down. Baseball will never be as exciting as curling in Beaumont. Dave "e...

Send a text Our trailer on YouTube Del meets Amor Towles at a book signing and asks him if he can be a gentleman in Moscow, too. Dave reads the best ever book opening,, and on thermodynamics, no less. Del and THE WIFE see Conclave and learn how to elect a Pope. Political intrigue ensues. Dave talks about the lifespan of republics. Can't happen here, though. Dave gets shingles again. But he st...

Send a text Here is our trailer on Youtube . Seven minutes Dave inadvertantly scares away trick or treaters. Maybe next year. Del recounts highlights and lowlights of the World Series and wonders why millionaires make so many errors. Del figures out the right answer to the chicken quiz with a little help from his friends. We had seven winners while Frank and ML lost with style. Bucks discuss Ragge...

Send a text Watch the video version HERE. Del describes living through Milton and the aftermath. Dave reads an excerpt from a note from his friend, Pete, who also sheltered in place. A lot of people are now reassessing what is important and what isn't. Many find comfort in the day-to-day routines. Dave reads an excerpt from the essay Using Ritual to Find Meaning by Kevin Lawrence, who blogs u...

Send a text Bucks discuss Hurricane Helene as Del's prognostication on water is validated again, unfortunately. Bucks mourn the passing of Frank Young, a two-time guest of the show. Frank was witty, brilliant, firmly grounded and just a great story teller. You can listen to him talk about his sophomore year in India in Episode 135 and his career in the foreign service in Episode 150 . We&apos...

Send a text CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO CLIP ON YOUTUBE Dave recounts his time in Black Mountain, NC , which is a bit cooler than Florida. It included two bear sightings and some challenging bike rides. He had a nice discussion with a Park Ranger about the bears causing local family pets to disappear. Speaking of pets disappearing, watch this video by John Legend on Springfield, Ohio. Del outfoxes the aut...

Send a text Bucks love comedian Andy Huggins, another old buck who is out there telling the world how it is. Watch his video clip and let us know what you think. Dave is overwhelmed by the sound of a clone phone ringing during a thunderstorm at rush hour. Kelce [Collice?] brothers get a podcast deal even more lucrative than ours. Maybe we'll invite them on sometime. Del wants to challenge the...

Send a text Bucks note the invasion of Russia. Whudda thunk it? Del explains timepiece trivia for Dave. Bucks contemplate tree felling. Dave gives a Public Safety Announcement on barbecue grill fires. Dave reads All Ahead of Them, a short story by Tobias Wolff. He previously read Bullet in the Brain by Wolff in the October 7, 2021 episode. This was the second highest downloaded story after The Qui...