We Are Old, Get Over It!

What a way to kick off our new season! Author Ken Womack, one of the world's foremost experts on The Beatles, joins us to talk about his book, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans . Beatles fans will likely know already about Mal, the band's trusted confidant, protector, road manager and more. In a time when the biggest group in the world desperately needed people around them w...

In part 3 of our chat with comedian Amanda Cohen, Amanda shares her experiences with her father's decline due to Lewy body dementia, reflecting on the impact of family, caregiving, and the influence of comedy in her life. We look at the challenges of balancing personal and professional life while navigating the complexities of aging and memory loss. Through it all, Amanda's humor shines through as...

More of our behind the scenes look on what it's like to be a working comedian, and from the female perspective to boot. Amanda discusses the writing process, some of the unique and sticky situations she's found herself in, and the importance of understanding audience dynamics. No two audiences are the same, which logically means that a joke that doesn't work one night could knock 'em out the next....

We want to keep things light and fun here at the podcast We Are Old, Get Over It! It's not all serious, sobering topics - as important as those things are. But you gotta have some fun too, and who better to join in than some great comedians? Amanda Cohen jumps into the guest chair this time around, someone who's been a stand-up comic for 20 years, not in a row. Amanda's first performance was at he...

Susan Rice and I wrap up our fun and enlightening conversation, talking about her insights on the art of performance, the importance of understanding audience dynamics, and her personal evolution as a comedian. Those awkward encounters with fans can be both humorous and challenging. We step into her shoes as a comedian and learn the rituals she follows before going on stage, how she adapts her per...

In part two of my chat with comedian Susan Rice, Susan talks about how comedy writing changes over time, and how if you want a steady career, you gotta keep up. Do you lean into your age, your appearance and your life experience? Or do you try and sweep that under the rug? Not to mention your gender, and putting that together with everything else. Self-esteem plays a crucial role in performance, a...

We've got a mix of comedy and inspiring personal stories to keep you company over the holidays, and I think you'll really enjoy it. Comedian Susan Rice joins me to share her journey into stand-up comedy, reflecting on her 43-year career, the challenges of connecting with audiences, and the humorous yet humbling moments that have shaped her as a performer. She tells us about the unique bond she for...

We're on a break from our regular episodes, but Ken is still here for some quick updates for you. Stay tuned to We Are Old, Get Over It!, the podcast for seniors in their funnest phase of life, for a conversation with Susan Rice. Is it that Susan Rice? Or maybe a funnier one? In the meantime, here's a little comedy act that might lighten your day. It's "NSFW," but then that doesn't apply to you an...

We wrap up Season Two of We Are Old, Get Over It!, as we head into the holiday break of 2025-26. Over the past three months we've featured topics such as Sex for Seniors, Trusts & Wills, 'What to do with all this Stuff,' Driving Cessation, European Travel and so much more. Lighthearted banter mixed with serious conversation: a good mix for our senior audience. If you enjoy what you've heard and le...

It's definitely one of those big questions as we get older: "When Should I Stop Driving?" And what seems on the surface like an important but fairly innocuous question quickly takes on a lot more depth and impact, when we stop and consider just how much driving can be integral to our identity, our confidence, our lifestyle and most of all, our freedom. But it's something that we simply can't expec...

Today I'm joined by Dr. Gary Lee and pastor Larry Wildemuth of the CODA Alliance, who advocate for Advanced Care Planning. We talk about this a fair bit on this podcast, and it may seem like a downer, but believe it or not, you can actually have some fun with it! And that's thanks to the Go Wish cards, which turn end of life discussions into a truly engaging activity. The cards have all kinds of p...

The inspiring Dr. Jaclynn Faffer of Baker Senior Center in Naples is here to talk about their remarkable facility, and the importance of seniors centers to seniors across the country, no matter where you live. You need to listen to this episode! Baker Senior Center is particularly unique and impressive thanks to their brand-new facility, and their three pillars of programming: Social connection &...

Oh, the freedom of getting rid of stuff! But what about the comfort of knowing that you purposely chose to keep the stuff you still have. What a wonderful concept, propagated by my guest this week, Jaime Verazin of Reflecting Spaces , who does this stuff for a living. Jamie and her team help people, seniors in particular, to sort through their things as they head towards downsizing, ostensibly to...

The demand for travel continues to increase, maybe even skyrocket, which poses an interesting question: are folks becoming more accustomed to planning and undertaking trips on their own, or are they becoming more comfortable turning to tour operators to help them out? My guest today is here to share his knowledge and experience as a tour operator on behalf of Grand European Travel, a Portland, OR-...

The Legacy Project connects college students with older adults in their communities through storytelling and conversation, in order to promote intergenerational relationships. What a wonderful idea that brings young and old together for meaningful connection! Co-founder Arielle Galinsky is with me today to explain her inspiration for the idea, and how it works. The Legacy Project is now a register...

Mindfulness is the act of slowing things down, taking a deep breath, observing the exact moment you're in and being grounded in the present. That includes while you're listening to this episode! Or any of our fascinating topics. It sounds kind of easy, but it takes some practice, which is probably in part why we live such busy, hectic lives! We have to intentionally want to slow down and take the...

We do this a lot on this show: remind you of the things you should be doing to, you know, be responsible, be smart, be considerate of others... But yeah, it's hard to ignore this one: make sure you have a will and/or a trust, so that you, a) Don't leave your family with a mess when you're gone, and b) Don't let the state make arbitrary decisions about your personal assets. Nathalie Perry is an est...

You might be aware of this already, but have you ever really stopped to think about it? About just how convenient and comfortable is cruising! You arrive on board, everything is ready for you. You unpack your bags, set up shop in your cabin, and make yourself at home. You can go out and have adventures, excursions, shore trips, all kinds of on board activities, go out for dinner, go see a show and...

There is an urgent need for increased support and resources for our caregivers in America. They face financial and emotional stress, which means they need to be looking after not just those who they are caring for, but themselves as well. Who cares for the caregivers? I'm joined by Amy Goyer, National Family and Caregiving expert with the AARP, to discuss the recent 'Caregiving in the United State...

We're pushing your buttons again as we get into Season 2, even more literally this time! Because how many of you have struggled to tap out messages and emails on those teeny tiny smartphone keyboards? They're not even real actual buttons! Have you ever just stopped to ask yourself, "Do I really even need this darn thing anyway?" My guest today is here to suggest that in fact, No, you do not. And s...

We kick off Season 2 of, "We Are Old, Get Over It!" with a suitably provocative subject: sex for seniors. Now that we've got your attention, Dr. Robert Panvini from San Jose, CA, is here to help us learn how to stay healthy and virile, both men and women, regardless of our age. Dr. Robert is a urologist, and as there is often some confusion as to the difference between a urologist and a gynecologi...

"We Are Old, Get Over It!" returns next week, on Wednesday September 3, with a new season of fun conversations, useful information and inspiring guests, all geared towards a golden audience! Ken is excited to bring you all kinds of fun and juicy info. Just some of the topics coming up include: Sex for Seniors Dumb Phones vs. Smartphones Tattoo Removal for Seniors The Advantages of Seniors Centers...

"We Are Old, Get Over It!" returns on Wednesday September 3 with a new season of fun conversations, useful information and inspiring guests, all geared towards a golden audience! Host Ken Gluckman continues to grow into the role of podcast host, an adventure he started earlier this year in 2025. With lots more interviews coming down the pipeline, and an extra emphasis on video, plus new Instagram...

Today we have a little wrap-up bonus episode, an opportunity for a quick talk on nutrition, which fits in well with our emphasis this season on pickleball. Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner is here to share some quick tips for staying hydrated and healthy while you're playing, particularly so that you're not just gulping down a sugary drink or a processed snack. There are...

Today we look at an important issue, one that's particularly critical to those of us living near the beach and having year-round fun in the sun. Skin damage is something to be very aware of, but Dr. Ross Harris from Naples, FL is here to give us some good advice, what to look out for and how to best protect ourselves. You may be curious about what exactly a dermatologist does, what happens when yo...